There are always reasons not to go to a game, always.
During the august and september of Jacob deGrom's two Cy Young seasons, I'd go often and with little fan interest, would buy tix for as little as $20 in delta section behind home plate. I did exactly that one year on 9-11 and the Mets honored First responders in a first class way. DeGrom pitched dazzling games in that and the other starts where he was as good as Seaver, Gooden or any other mlb pitcher before or since. Fans can be just plain dumb in New York.
Here we have an easily top 5 coach of all time, doing what he does best - teaching and improving a team- with a talented roster, in a world class (maybe world best) venue, against a historically great opponent (formidable even in a down year).
The word IS out, no question. Most of my outerwear is sju branded and I'm constantly engaged by strangers about this team. A worker in Costco Riverhead 60 miles from campus, stopped me and said "C'mon. What are they doing playing Stony Brook?" Like i said, sport fans are aware and reading.
If I was working in the city tues-thurs, monday i'd go into the office, maybe make a few brownie points, then head to msg for a great start time (the 9.pm starts are killers)
I ran into an old friend from my schoolyard bball days in a supermarket who i had not seen in 30 years. He remembered he'd almost always see me on tv since me alumni hall seats were a few rows above the sju bench. He's going on monday and we will meet up.
Our fans sadly are missing the train on a great run. For me i learn more in person, and the in game fan experience is 1000 times better than at home on tv. To boot in game supports the team and fuels a home court advantage.
Always readons to stay home but finally there are compelling reasons that are worth the price of tix.
