So UConn is playing Michigan State tomorrow night in the world famous Madison Square Garden, which is conveniently located just 2 and a half hours from Storrs, Connecticut. UConn, a former Big East powerhouse, has treated their fans to countless unforgettable memories at the Garden throughout the past 30-plus years. Playing in the garden is considered to be the pinnacle of UConn basketball every year.
2014 is the first time UConn has not played their conference tournament at the Garden since the end of the 1982-'83 season.
Ever since they left the Big East to joined the newly created American Athletic Conference, Husky fans have been craving some old time basketball. Luckily, when the bracket was announced, they found themselves just two wins from being able to play at the Garden once again.
After handling an underrated St. Joe's team and upsetting number 2 seed Villanova, husky fans saw their wish come true.
The desire for Connecticut fans to see their team play at the world's most famous venue have driven ticket prices to an outrageous $609 for nose bleeds. To put these prices into perspective, nose bleeds to see the 2013 Final Four and championship games started at $264 per seat.
These high prices have resulted in bringing only the richest, most loyal UConn fans to the Big Apple. These fans work stressful jobs and have big time wallets. The only prescription for them is heading to the Big Apple to spend some money, do some very forgettable things and cheer on their boys.
Now what does this have to do with UConn being a lock for tomorrow's game? EVERYTHING.
College basketball has proven time and time again that home court advantage has everything to do with the outcome of games (I'm not going to justify this, just because I don't have to...It's true). Obviously the Garden isn't the home of husky basketball, but it sure has more historic moment than anywhere they have played.
So these fans all plan on getting absolutely shit faced for their weekend away with their class of '82 buddies. The place is just going to be electric. UConn had no business in beating a much better Iowa State team, but these drunk fucks powered them to the W.
The fans know that Michigan State is one of the best teams left, and they know what it is going to take for Shabazz and company to win again. Beer, yelling, throwing up, and some more beer. There is just no way the fans are going to let the ugliest center in sports and Tom Fucking Izzo beat them.
I can't wait to watch the game tomorrow night, but I know it's going to be a waste of time. Now go out and make some bets.
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