Who's going to Gainesville? For those who are going, where are you sitting? Is there a block of Longhorn fans in one section? We are ordering our tix Monday. Comparison of Gregory Gym to the O'Connell Center: Seating capacity: Gregory = 4,000 O'Connell - 12,000 Largest crowds: Gregory: ~4,300 O'Connell = 8,163 Average crowds: Gregory: 1,500 O'Connell: ~3,000 We'll need to be as loud as possible. ESPN Magazine dubbed the O'Connell Center the "House of Horrors", the nation's scariest arena for opponents. Should be an awesome volleyball environment.
I'll be there. Got tickets from the U of Florida website on the lower level - where on the lower level I have no idea. One thing to note. When our seniors were freshmen they went to Florida and won 3 -1. Ended something like a 44 game home win streak. It'll be a tough environment, but I like our girls attitude & swagger. They're on a mission and very confident. HOOK'EM
I hope we have a big turnout in Gainesville. It will definitely be a tough environment and you can't discount the importance of home court advantage, but the Horns are definitely the better squad. If they play like they have been recently they should win this match handily. I can even see them winning a close one on an off night, but no way should we lose this contest. I agree...this team is on a mission!
Ordered my tix yesterday. Ticket agent said if fans identify themselves as Texas fans, they will be seated in section I right behind the Horns' starting bench. Because they are the top seed they will always be the "home" team. Schedule Friday Game 1: St. Johns vs. USC 4:30 ET Game 2: Florida vs. Texas 7:00 ET Saturday Game 3: Winner Game 1 vs. Winner Game 2 4:30 ET ESPNU
Got my all-session tickets yesterday. Taking the kids. Leaving early Thursday a.m., lunch in New Orleans, staying in Pensacola Beach that night, driving into Gainesville Friday afternoon. Confidence is high.
Present and accounted for.....SIR! Driftwood will wash up at the O'Connell center. Bringing my Texas cheering voice. Hook 'em Horns!!
Hey Driftwood and you others that are going to get to go please give an extra loud cheer for us that aren't able to go. Go Ladies! Hook 'em!
I have enough faith in our team that I booked a flight to Sacramento for Dec 13-16. The bottom section of the Cal State Sacramento arena is sold out. I am a firm believer in just showing up and getting scalped rather than buying crappy seats on the Internet. I will say no more lest I hex us.
ugh, i have to ref both friday and saturday and it's during the times of the games. i can DVR the final on saturday. i may need someone to provide phone updates for friday's game.
sounds like we have a strong contingency making their way to gainesville for the match/es. exciting! does anyone have any idea how many horns might be at the match? any gueses as to our attendance?
There will be 40-50 hard core Texas fans there plus another 40-50 locals with UT ties cheering for Texas. When we advance to the second round, we will pick up additional Florida and 1st round loser fans. When my team loses, I always root for the team that beat me. The farther they go, the better we look. However, I expect Texas to win 2 in Gainesville! Then we move on to Sacramento, Ca. Exciting times in UT volleyball. I love this team and want them to win it all.
