Passing Game: despite a few near misses, the passing appears to be a step up from what UConn fans are used to; after all the QBs – Brooks Bollinger and Quinn Gray (who got hurt right before the half) - have legitimate NFL experience
Advertising: long, short video boards with changing advertisements stretch along the sidelines and in the end zones, with advertising facing the TV cameras are an interesting touch
Branding: uniforms for both teams bear the same design, with different colors; the UFL’s signature lime green is everywhere - green down markers, pylons, goal post pads, etc.; fireworks add a professional feel
Attendance: appears sparse – even the first-level chair-back seats are not full; this is probably no surprise – little marketing or advertising went into this game
Guys in Whalers Jerseys: several have been spotted; any conversation about professional sports begins with the Hartford Whalers. Can a UFL team attract those fans of the former Whalers? Can a UFL team sell itself as Hartford’s only professional sports franchise? Or will it be viewed as another minor league offering on par with the Wolfpack, Rock Cats, Bluefish, etc.?
