Playing In Dallas Huge Opportunity......

The latest forecasts have Ike headed to Texas. I would rather LSU not go there during a hurricane.

4 hours east or 4 hours north. no diffrence to me

Once in a life time chance to see the Tigers in Texas Stadium.

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Here's the latest report I've seen. Sorry if it's already been posted.

NO DECISION TO COME MONDAY ON LSU-NORTH TEXAS GAME SITE, according to the following press relase issued by LSU:

BATON ROUGE – LSU officials will continue to monitor the progress of Hurricane Ike before determining whether the LSU vs. North Texas game needs to be moved to an alternative site. That decision will not be made on Monday.

LSU is scheduled to play North Texas Saturday night in Tiger Stadium.

Last week, as recovery efforts began following the impact of Hurricane Gustav and as Hurricane Ike’s path began to take shape, LSU officials contacted both the Louisiana Superdome and Texas Stadium to make contingency plans in the event the LSU-North Texas game could not be played in Tiger Stadium.

“We are going to watch Hurricane Ike closely and make a decision that is in the best interests of everyone concerned,” said director of athletics Joe Alleva. “We are sensitive to the hardship that a change of location could have on our fans, but it is imperative that the Tigers play this week as it would be very difficult to reschedule the game. Our intention is to play in Tiger Stadium, but we will move the game to another site if necessary to play the game.”

LSU has determined that damage inflicted to Tiger Stadium by Hurricane Gustav can be repaired in time for a Saturday game. Now the determining factor will be the path of Hurricane Ike and its anticipated impact on south Louisiana.

“We are not going to set an artificial deadline for making this decision,” Alleva said. “We have put things in motion to be able to move to an alternative site, and we cannot wait until the last minute to change locations, but we are going to watch this storm closely and evaluate all of the facts with great deliberation in order to make the right decision.”


9/8/08 7:45 am CST

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The latest forecasts have Ike headed to Texas. I would rather LSU not go there during a hurricane.
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The official forecast is a compromise between the models below. The more accurate ones this year are the ones projecting landfall in central LA --- with BR on the east side of the storm.

Purely from a football sense, playing a "road" game at Dallas or even N.O. would give the players the chance to go through that routine so it will be more familiar against Auburn. And to get used to playing in a different environment.

Hears what I don't get: Some come on here and are so opposed to playing this game ANYWHERE ELSE BUT TIGER STADIUM OR THE SUPERDOME. Now, If the hurricane comes in the Gulf and does go more westwardly, isn't it the Eastern side of the storm that is the worst? And just where would that put NO/BR geographically? I'll answer: to the EAST. Now, I would love for the game to be played in Tiger Stadium, but if a. it's not ready, and b. Ike is looming, why is Shreveport's Independence Stadium a bad idea? Cause the coon-asses (and I use that explective with pride, not in a derogatory way) have to drive 4-5 hours North? Or is it because they only think the Superdome is the ONLY other place they should play? Think about it realistically: Keep the game INSTATE, Keep the revenue INSTATE. Shreveport does have a lot to offer: Several Casinos, The Boardwalk, Bass Pro, and lots of great restaurants.

Before you all go jumping all on this: THINK FOR A MINUTE! Wouldn't you rather it be an in state game than having to go to Dallas?

I think we should move the game to the big house so that they could see what a real football team looks like.