**Head's Up ~ Potential Game Time change for USF Game**

[Jimmy Serrano]

That's a joke yes?

 

[huskymedic]

That's a joke yes?

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

I'm sorry but this is so stupid.

 

[gwhuskyfan]

I'm sorry but this is so stupid.

Especially b/c I'm sure TV timeouts will still be the same.

 

[huskymedic]

More clarity on decision process - not a UConn call.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Is it really that important for them to be back in Tampa when the storm hits? All things considered, I'd rather be in Philadelphia.

 

[BugsyCT]

Hope for a quick UConn win with no overtimes and USF gets back home safely.

 

[uconnbill]

Am I the only one who thinks this is very strange? I could see if they switched it to Friday evening, but switching it to 10:30 am makes zero sense to me.

I am glad they are playing the game and hope that Florida and the US some how miss Irma all together

 

[huskymedic]

 

[huskyinfl]

Kegs & Eggs

I am driving from Jacksonville to Sarasota tonight to avoid this storm. It's really crazy here - that's why USF is all over the place. Gas runs, no bottled water, etc and the storm is DAYS out. Everyone is spooked, hotels are booked up into the Atlanta area. Bad vibes.

 

[The Viking]

If USF loses Charlie strong will love the no interview rule

 

[kris1]

More clarity on decision process - not a UConn call.

"It wouldn't necessarily be a terrible thing, from the standpoint of health and safety, for the USF football team and the travel party to get stuck in Connecticut, because it would be safe. But there are a lot of things that are going to be going down in Florida that a lot of those people are going want to be much closer to."

 

[kris1]

Kegs & Eggs

I am driving from Jacksonville to Sarasota tonight to avoid this storm. It's really crazy here - that's why USF is all over the place. Gas runs, no bottled water, etc and the storm is DAYS out. Everyone is spooked, hotels are booked up into the Atlanta area. Bad vibes.

Safe travels.

 

[Big Daddy 72]

Really, a 10:30am start? This stinks. I gotta coach my kids soccer game at 10:00. . Probably not worth even trying to get there afterwords. Is it at least on TV?

 

[FDNY99]

I can't believe some of the stuff I have seen in this thread. I'm with NY-TF1 Traveling from Texas and Harvey east bound through Mississippi headed to stage for Irma hitting Florida. One of my former coworkers and friends is hunkered down in San Juan and reports from him are that Irma is epic and extremely bad and destructive. If David benedict was able to start the game early and get USF back on a plane headed home on Saturday good for him. The destruction left in the wake of these storms is the likes of which most of us have never seen. I'm sure there is a worry about not being able to get the USF program back to Tampa for a while after the storm so they want to hustle them in before which looks like the plan.

 

[kris1]

If USF loses Charlie strong will love the no interview rule

It's certainly a better excuse then a miscommunication and noodling.

 

[kris1]

I can't believe some of the stuff I have seen in this thread. I'm with NY-TF1 Traveling from Texas and Henry east bound through Mississippi headed to stage for Irma hitting Florida. One of my former coworkers and friends is hunkered down in San Juan and reports from him are that Irma is epic and extremely bad and destructive. If David benedict was able to start the game early and get USF back on a plane headed home on Saturday good for him. The destruction left in the wake of these storms is the likes of which most of us have never seen. I'm sure there is a worry about not being able to get the USF program back to Tampa for a while after the storm so they want to hustle them in before which looks like the plan.

Be safe @FDNY99

 

[huskymedic]

Is it at least on TV?

Same as before - ESPNews

 

[SubbaBub]

I think this is the pinnacle of bubble wrapped snowflake thinking but there is one logical justification. If TPA is closed for an extended period of time due to damage or if it is being used to airlift disaster relief then they may not be able to get home at all after the storm hits Tampa on Sunday. A noon start probably puts them home around 8-9 pm Sat. Getting home 6-7 might make a big difference.

 

[FDNY99]

Be safe @FDNY99

Thanks

 

[Chief00]

>>The move was made in coordination with both universities and the conference office to allow USF adequate time to safely return to the USF campus ahead of the advance of Hurricane Irma.

"For the past several days, I have been monitoring the potential impacts of Hurricane Irma and consulting with our university leadership, outside agencies, the University of Connecticut and the leadership of the American Athletic Conference," USF Director of Athletics Mark Harlan said. "At this time, based on the current forecast, we believe that we can travel safely to and from Connecticut for the game. We have alternate return plans should conditions deteriorate faster than expected, and we greatly appreciate the University of Connecticut working with us during this time. <<

"Monitoring" and "consulting" and then doing something stupid. Reminds me of Warde's Diaco hire.

 

[Chief00]

I think this is the pinnacle of bubble wrapped snowflake thinking but there is one logical justification. If TPA is closed for an extended period of time due to damage or if it is being used to airlift disaster relief then they may not be able to get home at all after the storm hits Tampa on Sunday. A noon start probably puts them home around 8-9 pm Sat. Getting home 6-7 might make a big difference.

Doubt they are getting home until afterwards

 

[uconnphil2016]

I think this is the pinnacle of bubble wrapped snowflake thinking but there is one logical justification. If TPA is closed for an extended period of time due to damage or if it is being used to airlift disaster relief then they may not be able to get home at all after the storm hits Tampa on Sunday. A noon start probably puts them home around 8-9 pm Sat. Getting home 6-7 might make a big difference.

Bubble wrapped snowflake thinking? Wanting to be with your family in time for a devastating category 5 hurricane to hit is bubble wrapped snowflake thinking? Jeez dude think before you say something.

 

[huskymedic]

"Monitoring" and "consulting" and then doing something stupid. Reminds me of Warde's Diaco hire.

Pretty easy to fault people on social media when you're not responsible for the outcomes or have all the details. Read the Mike Anthony article...

 

[CL82]

Anyone else have the feeling that it will all be nothing and USF will stay in the area?

That said, you accommodate them to the extent possible.