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re: LSU v. Florida Game is cancelled. "Postponed"
Posted on 10/6/16 at 11:22 pm to JCGator
Posted on 10/6/16 at 11:22 pm to JCGator
We also offered to play in an empty stadium. UF didn't offer up Sunday as an alternative.either. Maybe if UF offers to pay the USA buyout, we might consider it.... But LSU should refuse that.
With that said, hope everyone in FLA is safe with minimal damage. However may a tornado strike Tebow/Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Foley Stadium
With that said, hope everyone in FLA is safe with minimal damage. However may a tornado strike Tebow/Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Foley Stadium
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Posted on 10/6/16 at 11:25 pm to TigerFred
quote:
Another location other than Baton Rouge could have been chosen.
UF handling of this entire situation was piss poor and that is being nice.
Things could have been totally different if early in the week Foley comes out and says: We are aware of the potential for Hurricane Mathew to affect the scheduled game this weekend and are working with LSU, the SEC, and local authorities.
By Wednesday he could have come out and said we are looking at alternatives for game as far as times and locations but we are still optimistic that we will have a game in Gainesville.
Today he could have come out and said that many alternatives have been looked at, but do to the uncertainty around the projected forecast path and the potential for damages to the area of a Category 4 hurricane we will continue the monitor the situation. However, the game will most likely have to be postponed until a later date which we will be working with LSU and the SEC to make it happen.
Instead what happened was nothing to worry about game is on schedule until less than forty eight hours before game time I still that game I still postponed. Foley then goes on to lie that LSU was given an alternative and refused.
So understand why LSU fans are pissed. Not playing benefits Florida and hurts LSU.
Stay safe Florida. I hope everyone is spared from damage and harm with the exception of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, I hope that the gators can't play a game there for at least two years because of the way that the UF administration handled this situation.
Great post & points and I agree the situation could have been handled much better than it was.
As for an alternative, the pickings are very slim. The state of Florida is tough to play in obviously with the storm. Tampa would have been the best place but USF already has a game Saturday. Birmingham might have been about the only other alternative but that might as well be a home game (well, it would be mostly dead in general, but more purple/gold than orange/blue) and play it in TS. Nobody from Florida is going to be able make the drive on that short notice I wouldn't think and it's not a day trip like it would be for most of you fans.
I can't think of another good place that would work. I imagine even if it wasn't said, that it was obvously considered.
Also, the worst part of this is that the storm just shifted and isn't expected to make land. The outer bands can do damage but it (hopefully) doesn't create the havoc that was projected. Rough break that Florida waited and waited and waited and less than 8 hours after calling the game, we get a change that everyone was hoping for. F-ing figures.
Posted on 10/6/16 at 11:27 pm to Godfather1
As a life long die hard LSU fan as well as a SEC fan, right now Florida might become the only SEC team I will not pull for when it comes to SEC vs _______.
Their schedule after this week is relatively easy. Its possible for them to run the table at this point. On the other hand, Tennessee plays Texas A&M then Alabama back to back. Florida can possibly manipulate their way into winning the East.
Us, on the other hand, if we run the table, which would include wins over Ole Miss, Bama, Arkansas and Texas A&M, we would still not be able to win the west. If both Alabama and Texas A&M has two losses then maybe, but there is still the issue of us not having that 1 game. I really hope this gets worked out.
Their schedule after this week is relatively easy. Its possible for them to run the table at this point. On the other hand, Tennessee plays Texas A&M then Alabama back to back. Florida can possibly manipulate their way into winning the East.
Us, on the other hand, if we run the table, which would include wins over Ole Miss, Bama, Arkansas and Texas A&M, we would still not be able to win the west. If both Alabama and Texas A&M has two losses then maybe, but there is still the issue of us not having that 1 game. I really hope this gets worked out.
Posted on 10/6/16 at 11:31 pm to JCGator
Could have played in Birmingham, Tuscaloosa, Auburn, or Mobile. All places that had venues open.
With people having to evacuate the State of Florida all were viable alternatives. No where in the state of Florida should have been realistically been considered with the unknown predictably of this storm. If you read the press release from the SEC apparently no other venues outside the state of Florida was considered.
With people having to evacuate the State of Florida all were viable alternatives. No where in the state of Florida should have been realistically been considered with the unknown predictably of this storm. If you read the press release from the SEC apparently no other venues outside the state of Florida was considered.
Posted on 10/6/16 at 11:31 pm to JCGator
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I can't think of another good place that would work. I imagine even if it wasn't said, that it was obvously considered.
There's at least 8 college football stadiums in Alabama, another 5 in Mississippi, and 10 in Louisiana.
Posted on 10/6/16 at 11:32 pm to Golfer
Posted on 10/6/16 at 11:41 pm to FrenchToast
This is some bulllllshit. A stiff dew may occur in Gainesville, but thats it.. The thing will we aken in cool water.
Lost season,.. Again.
Lost season,.. Again.
Posted on 10/7/16 at 12:08 am to tke857
The most frustrating part is LSU did everything they could do to make this game happen. SEC should have stepped in. I know that if the tables we're turned, LSU would be heading to Gainesville to play. Also think we will win this game; now or later this season.
Week off will be beneficial to get fresh.
This is not a great day for the SEC.
Week off will be beneficial to get fresh.
This is not a great day for the SEC.
Posted on 10/7/16 at 12:26 am to TigerFred
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LSU v. Florida Game is cancelled. "Postponed"
Another location other than Baton Rouge could have been chosen.
The SuperDome, Tiger Stadium, Atlanta Dome(after the GA. State game), e.t.c.
UF handling of this entire situation was piss poor and that is being nice.
It seems that UF wants to postpone the game to avoid an SEC loss.
Things could have been totally different if early in the week Foley comes out and says: We are aware of the potential for Hurricane Mathew to affect the scheduled game this weekend and are working with LSU, the SEC, and local authorities.
By Wednesday he could have come out and said we are looking at alternatives for game as far as times and locations but we are still optimistic that we will have a game in Gainesville.
I feel the game could be played in Gainesville on Saturday, but later.
Today he could have come out and said that many alternatives have been looked at, but do to the uncertainty around the projected forecast path and the potential for damages to the area of a Category 4 hurricane we will continue the monitor the situation. However, the game will most likely have to be postponed until a later date which we will be working with LSU and the SEC to make it happen.
Instead what happened was nothing to worry about game is on schedule until less than forty eight hours before game time I still that game I still postponed. Foley then goes on to lie that LSU was given an alternative and refused.
That lie pissed off numerous fans of both teams, plus the SEC (My Opinion).
So understand why LSU fans are pissed. Not playing benefits Florida and hurts LSU.
I hope that the gators can't play a game there for at least two years because of the way that the UF administration handled this situation.
Hyperbole, but I agree totally.
Excellent post, Fred.
This post was edited on 10/7/16 at 12:29 am
Posted on 10/7/16 at 12:28 am to Chitter Chatter
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We also offered to play in an empty stadium. UF didn't offer up Sunday as an alternative.either. Maybe if UF offers to pay the USA buyout, we might consider it.... But LSU should refuse that.
With that said, hope everyone in FLA is safe with minimal damage. However may a tornado strike Tebow/Spurrier Field at Ben Hill Griffin Foley Stadium
Agreed, CC.
Plus, love your avatar. Terry Kath was an excellent guitarist.
Posted on 10/7/16 at 1:38 am to Kcrad
Florida fans rejoicing everywhere. They don't have to play LSU, and Gainsville Pride fest won't be affected by the hurricane.
Posted on 10/7/16 at 2:59 am to tke857
4am now and Florida is feeling it - Live Coverage with Jim Cantore
News saying over 200k without power so far. Ya'll be safe. Prayers.
News saying over 200k without power so far. Ya'll be safe. Prayers.
Posted on 10/7/16 at 3:01 am to whoisnickdoobs
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They don't have to play LSU, and Gainsville Pride fest won't be affected by the hurricane.
Seriously? ... what is the Gainsville Pride fest?
Sounds Gay.
Posted on 10/7/16 at 6:30 am to Kcrad
No reason for them not to have a 'wait and see' approach after dragging their foot for so long anyway. Could have easily moved the game tentatively to Sunday or Monday with the option to cancel by Saturday at noon if that proved infeasible.
Posted on 10/7/16 at 7:33 am to TigerFred
storm is east, play the game....
Posted on 10/7/16 at 7:43 am to reddman
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reddman
You have to be trolling. No one could be as stupid as your posts indicate.
Posted on 10/7/16 at 7:44 am to JCGator
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Nobody from Florida is going to be able make the drive on that short notice I wouldn't think and it's not a day trip like it would be for most of you fans.
Gainesville is 1 hour further from Birmingham than Baton Rouge. 6:45 vs 5:45. What part of that is a day trip for Tiger fans?
Posted on 10/7/16 at 7:52 am to texastigerr
They are now apologizing for the evacuation orders. This was the forecast all along. FL and SC haven't had a hurricane in a long time and went overboard in evacuation orders.
Golf tee times are already being booked in Gainesville sat am. Going to be a beautiful day .
Golf tee times are already being booked in Gainesville sat am. Going to be a beautiful day .
Posted on 10/7/16 at 8:38 am to Kramer26
Fire Sankey now, Sankey of the SEC aholes could have forced FU to move the game, it was within his power and he didn't. Frick him and the SEC
Posted on 10/7/16 at 8:52 am to UnluckyTiger
We run the table and win the SEC west.
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