No can do. They reported this morning there are over 60K people from the hurricane in Shreveport. The hotels are dang near full and the city right now isn't in a position to host BOTH the game and the evacuees. Not saying they won't try to make it work but it's going to be a lot of work to get it done.
Something tells me we could get rid of the evacuees real quick... http://www.ktbs.com/news/Background-checks-lead-to-15-evacuee-arrests-16410/
This game is getting played. The storm has passed through. We'll get in enough practice time. What a mess to try and reschedule a game that doesn't need to be rescheduled. I can't see that happening.
i would think a concern would be things like electricity, clean up, and the ability of the community to handle the game. people coming in for the game needing a place to stay, places to eat, gas, etc. that is what sounds like it could be an issue. at least as of now.
I think that is the main concern...getting the power back in TS to see what kinda issues come up. From what I understand, TS got hit pretty hard. Also heard something about concessions...like getting it game ready may be difficult.
yeah im kinda screwed ... i got a room in biloxi for my surgery the following week, but they cancelled my BR room ... i would have to drive to biloxi and drop off my 2 yorkies then come back to BR ... im down for that but not looking forward to it ... shreveport would be nice, b/c im from monroe and its on the way from little rock
It would be foolish to play this game. I've be scouring the net looking at pictures of BR and reading all the online reports and the city is a mess right now. The last thing we need to do is prepare to host 100K people for a game on Saturday when there are so many vital services that need to be restored. I understand wanting to play this game but there is no way the game is more important than restoring infrastructure and necessary public services plus cleaning up one gigantic mess.
I'll be surprised if the game is played. Now...if they moved it to Shreveport, my family just might have to take a wee road trip to Louisiana Saturday night. It's only three hours!
Ive been listening to WJBO's live feed all morning. They had a new conference with the Mayor of Baton Rouge and all the emergency officials. Unless these guys are blowing things out of proportion there is NO WAY this game is getting played and it doesnt need to be played. All the schools are closed including LSU at least until monday, possibly longer. 75% of the residents dont have power and the best case scenario is 1-8 days for most, 2-4 weeks for others. Gas is spotty at best, supplies are spotty at best, communications are very limited and emergency services like fire and police are operating at above maximum capacity. People have called in with reports of wide spread damage around campus although none of it sounded like serious damage. Just lots of it. Based on reports, most stores have limited quantity of supplies but they are being replenished quickly. Places like Lowes are reporting 4-5 hour lineups and they are operating with limited staff. Some hospitals are running on generators and gas stations are opening and closing periodically while waiting for tanker trucks. The airport is still operating on emergency power and there are a few flights coming in and out. The good news is gas is flowing into the area. New ice and supply locations are being announced almost every 30 minutes or so. WJBO is doing a great job of getting the word out to the public about what is open, what has power and where to go for supplies and support. They have talked quite a bit about the LSU game as well as talking about the Southern game. They haven't said it but by the sounds of it they would be shocked if the game is played.
