📡 👀 Looking to Ole Miss: Game Time Adjusted Due to Hurricane Delta

[50+yeartidefan]

Was at the usm-bama game in Birmingham several year back when it rained5-6 inches

miserable. Refs had to hold ball when they placed it to keep it from floating off

wasnt that much fun to watch. Just sloshing around

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

From what I understand, the hope is to play the game in Oxford. If it's moved it they'd want that done today and that appears unlikely as of now. The game time is up in the air, depending on the speed of the storm. Some models apparently show it speeding up, which would mean a later kick would be best. I'd imagine they will expand the kickoff window to pretty much 11-8 and prepare to have the team stay overnight Saturday in case it's needed, and travel back early Sunday morning.

Here is the latest forecast track (pretty much same as this morning)...

Saban's comments earlier this evening during his press conference echoed what was coming out of the football complex earlier today. They want to play on Saturday if at all possible, but the game time is flexible to try and miss the bulk of the rain/wind. From what I understand, if the game is moved from Saturday, it'll be because conditions are suddenly expected to be much worse than they are as of now (unlikely), or because the SEC steps in and forces it. Saban did not want to play on Friday but especially doesn't want to play on Sunday, or move the game to the bye week later in the year. The UA admin wanted no part of moving it to Tuscaloosa if that came with future conditions (ie, playing at Ole Miss next year). Plus, playing conditions could possibly be worse in T-Town than in Oxford if the current track holds. Basically, pack the rain gear and make the most of it. Bama by 90.

 

[BamaFan334]

Move it to Atlanta

Falcons ain't using it! Or atleast not effectively.

 

[rick4bama]

That football will be wet on both side of the line!

 

[RTB X Bot]

 

[rick4bama]

Alabama/Ole Miss Kickoff Time Moved Back Due to Hurricane Delta


Per the SEC office, kickoff is now set for 6:30 p.m (CT) between the University of Alabama and Ole Miss on Saturday night inside Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss.
It was originally schedule for 5 p.m and will be televised by ESPN.
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[252BAMA]

Bring in the helicopters!

 

[252BAMA]

Should have played tonight (Thursday).

 

[UA Press Release]

Alabama at Ole Miss Game Time Adjusted Due to Hurricane Delta - Alabama Athletics

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The kickoff time for the Alabama at Ole Miss football game to be played Saturday in Oxford has been changed to 6:30 pm Central Time due to...

rolltide.com

Alabama at Ole Miss Game Time Adjusted Due to Hurricane Delta

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The kickoff time for the Alabama at Ole Miss football game to be played Saturday in Oxford has been changed to 6:30 p.m. Central Time due to Hurricane Delta, it was announced Thursday. The game was originally scheduled to start at 5 p.m. CT.

The change in start time was made to provide a forecast for better game conditions.

The game will be televised by ESPN as originally planned.
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[TerryP]

Should have played tonight (Thursday).

Simply wasn't possible. The same applies to tomorrow night: there are no rooms available for the team ... just the beginning of the logistical nightmare.

 

[TerryP]

This also moves the game to ESPN's primetime slot. That game was originally going to be LSU but that's been moved as well.

 

[mando]

This also moves the game to ESPN's primetime slot. That game was originally going to be LSU but that's been moved as well.

That makes it even better. Move LSU to the 5 p.m. slot lol.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

Should have played tonight (Thursday).

If decided on Monday or Tuesday.
but waiting so late

had the same open dates in November

Sometimes i guess .... I don't know how people minds work

rather try n play in Hurricane conditions then move to mutual open date?

 

[252BAMA]

Simply wasn't possible. The same applies to tomorrow night: there are no rooms available for the team ... just the beginning of the logistical nightmare.

Where is the team staying?

 

[TerryP]

Where is the team staying?

Haven't heard.

 

[alabama mike]

Its not that far of a trip over to Oxford, would not be surprised if Bama just busses over Saturday morning.

 

[mando]

Its not that far of a trip over to Oxford, would not be surprised if Bama just busses over Saturday morning.

Would doubt Saban would change the routine. I always thought they left the day before. I would expect them to do the same. He is a creature of habit.

 

[50+yeartidefan]

Would doubt Saban would change the routine. I always thought they left the day before. I would expect them to do the same. He is a creature of habit.

And memphis and tunica have rooms galore

 

[Sid Youngleman]

If I lived in the state of Louisiana I believe I would look to relocate permanently.

I understand there are a number of openings in New York and California.

 

[TerryP]

And memphis and tunica have rooms galore

These places are not prepared to host team and staff. Ellis does a hell of a job but this isn't a snap your fingers thing. There are staff in route already; some likely there.