Precedent from Rita 2005

Read Mike Slive's exact quote from a USA Today article in September 2005 when Slive moved the Tennessee game to Monday night with Rita coming:

The threat of Hurricane Rita forced Saturday's SEC football showdown between No. 3 LSU and No. 11 Tennessee to be postponed until Monday night, SEC Commissioner Mike Slive said Thursday.

The game will be televised from Baton Rouge at 7:30 ET by ESPN2. (Related items: Baton Rouge logisitics getting tougher | Tennessee was prepared to forfeit)

Slive conducted two conference calls with officials from the schools before making the announcement as parts of Louisiana were being evacuated Thursday.

"After reviewing all of the information, I felt this was the best decision for the game. The safety of our student-athletes, coaches and fans is our priority," Slive said. "I understand this puts a burden on LSU and its administration. However, the travel safety issues necessitate this decision."
Hmmm....I wonder why Sankey didn't say this to Foley who was obviously calling the shots.