USF & Illinois discussing moving their game to Champaign

[huskymedic]

The golf players were safer anyways???

They were "safer" but "distracted"... the 6 USF golfers finished 8th out 10 teams in the tournament that ended today.

Spoiler - Only two were from Florida (Central/North).

 

[USFMB]

Victory Illinois... @IlliniNewsTweet
@MarkHarlanUSF Looks like no to Champaign. It's Tampa or bust. Officials in Tampa working to get stadium & field ready for Friday. @IlliniAD

10:52 PM - Sep 11, 2017

 

[huskymedic]

Victory Illinois... @IlliniNewsTweet
@MarkHarlanUSF Looks like no to Champaign. It's Tampa or bust. Officials in Tampa working to get stadium & field ready for Friday. @IlliniAD

10:52 PM - Sep 11, 2017

But crickets from USF AD?

FAMU still set to play Tennessee State in Tampa after Irma passes through state

 

[USFMB]

But crickets from USF AD?

FAMU still set to play Tennessee State in Tampa after Irma passes through state

FAMU plays on Saturday.

USF needs the field ready for Friday.

We should know if that's possible tomorrow.

 

[huskymedic]

FAMU plays on Saturday.

USF needs the field ready for Friday.

We should know if that's possible tomorrow.

It's not a field readiness issue... it's a infrastructure/support services/staging area issue I'm told. If they don't have approval from State yet - just say it (not you - USF AD).

 

[Jimdish255]

FAMU plays on Saturday.

USF needs the field ready for Friday.

We should know if that's possible tomorrow.

I guess all those workers, vendors, Police and Fire have nothing better to do this week than be at the football game. They really want this OOC "P5" game and they want it at home. Divert all resources!

 

[uconnflyer88]

And you suppose Rick Scott told the USF golf team to go then?

How much game film does the golf team need to watch to prepare for their opponent?

 

[uconnbill]

Still not sure why USF won't switch and go to Illinois and have a return date next year. I know I read about Soldier's field next year, but that can be put in the following contract if the two play again that is.

 

[uconnbill]

Would love UConn to play the Illinois on the 23rd at The Rent. Just saying.

 

[Rappin'Rodney]

Well, fudge.

 

[huskymedic]

Illinois-USF game to be played Friday as scheduled

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

USF would not get the G5 bowl bid with only 10 games played.

It's beyond stupid how anyone still thinks this was all about safety.

 

[huskymedic]

I've suddenly become a Fighting Illini fan...

 

[Drew]

 

[ConnHuskBask]

Think it's safe of Illinois to fly to an area where there was a hurricane G5 days ago?

 

[Alum86]

I'd spend much less time apologizing for people if you spent less time being such a jerk to folks who visit our board. It's one thing to debate, but you take it to the next level. You seem to have taken a particular turn in the last couple of weeks, and I hope things are going alright in your life outside of the boneyard

Oh my goodness, philosophy boy.
The USF troll being called out, that is all.

 

[Chief00]

FAMU plays on Saturday.

USF needs the field ready for Friday.

We should know if that's possible tomorrow.

I got to teach BL some business law - Will a game be played? It all depends if the school with the excuse not to play it gets the gate receipts!

 

[Chief00]

USF is an 18 point favorite over Illinois.

Sports Betting News and Vegas Odds

There is no official word on the game at this time.

I did mention earlier tonight about a thread on a USF board which said the game will be played in Tampa on Friday. I can't confrm that as true.

So 7 million people are out of electric power and you insensitive, careless dudes are playing football?

 

[USFMB]

..."On behalf of USF Athletics, I would like to express our appreciation for the work being done by first responders across the state to assist in the recovery following Hurricane Irma," USF Director of Athletics Mark Harlan said. "As a small token of our gratitude for their service, we'd like to offer a night to relax, be with their families and enjoy a football game."...

Complimentary Admission For First Responders And High School Football Teams Friday

 

[Carl Spackler]

They cancelled the game because they didn't want to play 2 games in 6 days with the distraction of the storm and what it would do their travel.

Since the UConn game has less impact to their quest to be the G5 rep - it's the one that got cancelled.

The only other conclusion one could reach is that they are the stupidest people in the world because they keep talking about safety and chose to stay in the path of the storm.

You make the call.

I got 8 more pages to read or something - I hope we are getting paid for this. And I write paid - I mean PAID. this is all fine and dandy - it's completely what happened - and frankly - it's hard to argue that the university adminsitration and the athletic departmetn since 2009-2010 - doesn't deserve it - but if we're not getting PAID? That's just embarrassing on a whole other level.

reading on -

 

[Carl Spackler]

My issue is FAU stayed in Wisconsin after their game. Still not sure why USF couldn't do the same as I know UConn would have made accommodation as would have the AAC.

It's been stated already several times - but if safety is an issue - a hotel room in CT was a lot safer than a dorm room in Tampa.

 

[Carl Spackler]

So I guess you can keep posting passive aggressive whining or you can block me and whomever else you keep referring to.

This might be the most p6 fanbase of them all.

HOLY LOLZ!!!!

Pure .99999 AU

 

[Carl Spackler]

... and the fuel situation

FAU AD Blames Gas Shortage on Decision to Play Wisconsin

With Hurricane Irma arriving in South Florida, FAU brings team, coaches' families to Wisconsin

There are so many stories floating around on all these game situations I feel like I'm reading the Cesspool.

HOLY LOLZ!!!!

 

[Carl Spackler]

Well, there you have it. What a thread. Thank you @whaler11

I wrote that it would be interesting to see how UCONN is compensated for losing this home game.

There is nothing surprising at all at how this played out given the recent history of the administration, athletic department and conference. It's crystal clear what happened.

A hurricane made it very convenient excuse for USF to skip on a trip to CT and prepare for a more important game $ wise and rankings ratings wise.

Anyone with history down there is perfectly fine with that. We've beat them a few times on our home field with really crappy weather conditions.

Army and Navy play in December outside traditional scheduling calendars.

So should USF come to CT and play that weekend.

If not - the $ amount better be spectacular for losing a home game.

 

[SubbaBub]

BECAUSE
WISCONSIN'S
ATHLETIC
DEPARTMENT
WHICH
PRINTS
MONEY
FOR
FUN
PAID
FOR
IT
AND
UCONN'S
ATHLETIC
DEPARTMENT
MAKES
A
PITTANCE
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Excellent font.