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The LSU-Florida Game Will Not Be Moved From Gainesville
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Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Update: The game has been cancelled.
LSU's game against Florida on Saturday will not be moved from Gainsville, according to the Gators Athletic Department. Kickoff time is still TBD.
Here is the official statement that Florida released on Wednesday afternoon at 4pm CT.
LSU's game against Florida on Saturday will not be moved from Gainsville, according to the Gators Athletic Department. Kickoff time is still TBD.
Here is the official statement that Florida released on Wednesday afternoon at 4pm CT.
quote:
Written by University of Florida Athletics
GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- We are working closely with local, state and University officials as well as the Southeastern Conference office to monitor the progress of Hurricane Matthew and its potential impact on campus and the safety of the fans.
As of 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the game is still scheduled to be played on Saturday at 11 a.m. CT at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. A final decision on the start time of the game will be made by 12 p.m. CT on Thursday as we continue to monitor the storm.
The game will not be moved out of Gainesville.
There will be no overnight parking lots for this weekend’s game. All lots will open on Saturday at 8 a.m.
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I honestly hope the SEC doesn't allow UF to make this a night game...the Swamp is tough at night...and after all the debacles the SEC/Media has thrown at LSU and disallowed LSU SEC conference games at night....an opponent shouldn't be given the benefit of one due to weather.
Reply•54 months
tigerbutt
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311Strannix:
Do you know anything about hurricanes? Gainesville will see very minimum wind speeds simply due to its location west of the hurricane. The eye of the storm will remain off the coast. Gainesville won't even lose power from this storm. Some whiney #itches up in here.
Reply•54 months
Strannix32
32No we are just wondering about the millions of million in one of the largest evacuations in US history as Matthew strengthened overnight.
54 months
brett40855
55I like your line of thinking. Electricity usually stays on during winds of 100+ mph. It certainly will not be out a few hours after a hurricane passes.
54 months
brett40824
24I like your line of thinking. Electricity usually stays on during winds of 100+ mph. It certainly will not be out a few hours after a hurricane passes.
54 months
The same can be said for the UM/FSU game in Miami Saturday. Although the game is Saturday night, the FSU folks need to travel the whole length of the state in the middle of "H Matthew Alley", otherwise known as the FLA Turnpike.
Reply•54 months
BestBanker213
213So risk out of state college students lives to travel to Florida during a hurricane?
Reply•54 months
Cadello11
11Banker is 100% right. Can't risk the team to appease some of the fan base who think more of 3 hours of entertainment weighed against the chance of harm or death to teenagers for his enjoyment.
54 months
UF is betting the game can be played on Sun or Mon. Dangerous & stupid gamble by them.
Reply•54 months
Florida should be forced for forfeit if this game cannot be played.
Reply•54 months
Sweet daddy154
154Where are the SEC Higher ups on this who is calling the shots ? Is Tiger Stadium ready to go? This is piss poor management.
Reply•54 months
sounds like florida doesn't want to play game at all. here is a possible scenario, game gets cancelled meaning the best florida can finish in conference play is 6-1. If Tennessee loses twice in conference play and finishes 6-2 and florida wins out and goes 6-1 then they are sec east champs and playing in Atlanta in December. The decision to not move game out of Gainesville, FL seems like a strategic move on the gators part.
Reply•54 months
"The game will not be moved" &/ not what the statement says. Jeez. They're gonna reaccess tomorrow at noon and make a final decision by tomorrow at 4pm.
Reply•54 months
emanresu111
111Tomorrow they are going to make a final decision as to the start time. The decision not to move the game is final. That's what the statement says.
54 months
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