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Re: Hofstra vs Villanova - 12/22/17 (Nassau Coliseum)

Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 12:03 am
by Hofstra
Makes it seem as if the game isn't selling well.

Re: Hofstra vs Villanova - 12/22/17 (Nassau Coliseum)

Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 9:07 am
by stuball888
I think they already sold over 8,000 tix

Re: Hofstra vs Villanova - 12/22/17 (Nassau Coliseum)

Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 11:35 am
by hualum
Haven't bought tix yet. But I am taking my 16 yr old.
Mike and Mad Dog didn't just do the show from the Mack. They BROADCAST the game and did play by play on WFAN of the game.
I was there. If you look REALLY carefully you can see me in the court storming :)

Re: Hofstra vs Villanova - 12/22/17 (Nassau Coliseum)

Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 1:21 pm
by garyg
What is your prediction on the attendance Stu ?? I say 9500

Re: Hofstra vs Villanova - 12/22/17 (Nassau Coliseum)

Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 2:50 pm
by HofstraMathew
I wonder if they aren't selling a lot of the upper level because on ticketmaster it is only showing probably under 1500 seats available. So if we are going by paid attendance and capacity is 13,500 then it seems 12,000 have been sold unless they have sections closed off which is definitely possible.

Re: Hofstra vs Villanova - 12/22/17 (Nassau Coliseum)

Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 3:15 pm
by Cards
From all that I have seen, looks like upper level behind benches are being sold, but looks like upper level on the opposite side is not available (like they are not being sold - hopefully they are not already booked by Nova students :shock: :o

Got my tix a little while ago. Mid level seats even with the FT line. Not terribly cheap but not bad either - much cheaper than what they were a few days ago.

Re: Hofstra vs Villanova - 12/22/17 (Nassau Coliseum)

Posted: Wed Dec 20, 2017 3:29 pm
by garyg
Like to see a really strong turnout increasing the possibility of future games at Coliseum against name opponents...I will be there with my son

Re: Hofstra vs Villanova - 12/22/17 (Nassau Coliseum)

Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 11:38 am
by Jojogunne
If Wofford can upset UNC, I guess there's hope for us:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/n ... 972148001/

Re: Hofstra vs Villanova - 12/22/17 (Nassau Coliseum)

Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 12:11 pm
by HUSID74
Knowing Jay Wright I'm sure he will include that in his pre-game preparations and talk.

Re: Hofstra vs Villanova - 12/22/17 (Nassau Coliseum)

Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 12:13 pm
by ProudofPride

Re: Hofstra vs Villanova - 12/22/17 (Nassau Coliseum)

Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 12:39 pm
by Pride97
garyg wrote:Like to see a really strong turnout increasing the possibility of future games at Coliseum against name opponents...I will be there with my son
Agreed. Planning to bring my two brothers. Hoping the seat prices drop a bit so I’m not in the upper deck.


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Re: Hofstra vs Villanova - 12/22/17 (Nassau Coliseum)

Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 7:03 pm
by Cards
Getting around in the Nassau Col - TIPS

https://players.brightcove.net/54226811 ... 4202120001

Re: Hofstra vs Villanova - 12/22/17 (Nassau Coliseum)

Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 11:23 pm
by HUSID74
Villanova is a 22 point favorite according to ESPN. Spread is up a couple of points since the Manhattan loss.

Re: Hofstra vs Villanova - 12/22/17 (Nassau Coliseum)

Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 7:45 am
by triplec2195
Surprise, surprise no mention of the HU/VU game tonight in the Newsday. The only mention of this game is the spread VU 20 1/2 favorite and I actually pay money to get this paper!

Re: Hofstra vs Villanova - 12/22/17 (Nassau Coliseum)

Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:04 am
by stuball888
Damn will not be able attend tonite going in for hand surgery this afternoon late around 4 pm. oh well cheer on the dutch for me.

Re: Hofstra vs Villanova - 12/22/17 (Nassau Coliseum)

Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:05 am
by stuball888
triple C who is our contact with newsday. there is no excuse for this

Re: Hofstra vs Villanova - 12/22/17 (Nassau Coliseum)

Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 9:50 am
by HUSID74
Newsday did a two page spread last Sunday, primarily on Jay Wright but lots of good Hofstra stuff...we can't expect miracles!

Re: Hofstra vs Villanova - 12/22/17 (Nassau Coliseum)

Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 10:44 am
by Cards
HUSID74 wrote:Newsday did a two page spread last Sunday, primarily on Jay Wright but lots of good Hofstra stuff...we can't expect miracles!
Saw that HUSID - it was a nice article.

Been a long time since I've been to a HU MBB game that was either sold out (at the Mack) or very well attended (anywhere else). I am really looking forward to tonight's game. I love the buzz and excitement. With lots of fans attending, I hope it doesn't feel like a Nova home game. Hopefully its lots of general basketball fans that are coming to see a number 1 team but they will root for the local underdog.

Guys have to play in the moment - forget last game, forget last five games, forget CAA starts soon, forget the last half, the last rebound, the last time down court, and the last shot. Play every opportunity, every set, every shot like its the only one that matters! Play up to your capabilities, play tough, and stay focused - and you will be rewarded (maybe not a W, but at least a solid performance).

Re: Hofstra vs Villanova - 12/22/17 (Nassau Coliseum)

Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 10:49 am
by HUSID74
Cards I agree...lets live for this moment...play tough have some fun and put a scare in #1 if only for a few minutes...My fear is that it will be a heavy Villanova crowd...Anecdotally hearing from quite a few friends/acquaintances who are Villanova folks and they are planning on going.

Re: Hofstra vs Villanova - 12/22/17 (Nassau Coliseum)

Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 1:03 pm
by ProudofPride
The Long Island Nets logo was covered up with a Villanova logo.https://www.instagram.com/p/BdAuPN1hCc_ ... fstrapride