El Hacko
09-21-2005, 01:20 AM
:toss:Something I noticed while browsing the web...:toss:
Texas A&M considering moving Saturday's Texas State game to Thursday.
Sept. 20, 2005
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - The approach of Hurricane Rita had major college football teams near the Texas Gulf Coast considering schedule changes Tuesday.
Texas A&M officials said they would decide Wednesday whether to move Saturday's game against Texas State to Thursday. Houston was contemplating its options for Saturday's game against Southern Mississippi, and Rice was discussing a plan that would move its game against Navy on Saturday to late next month.
Texas A&M coach Dennis Franchione said there is a "pretty good chance" the Aggies' game with Texas State will be played Thursday.
"Our first priority has to be the safety of our athletes, staff, families and fans," he said.
He added that moving the game up is probably the best option because he doesn't want it to be canceled. The Aggies have already had one week off this season, and Franchione doesn't want them to sit out another one.
Aggies lineman Aldo De La Garza said players have been told they may have to move into a hotel Wednesday.
Houston coach Art Briles said he is "planning on playing Saturday," but the university is working on alternatives as Rita approaches. A plan to play Thursday didn't work out. Briles said a decision would be made by Wednesday morning.
Rice officials are working on several possibilities if the game must be rescheduled. Rice and Navy share Oct. 22 as an open date.
Texas A&M considering moving Saturday's Texas State game to Thursday.
Sept. 20, 2005
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - The approach of Hurricane Rita had major college football teams near the Texas Gulf Coast considering schedule changes Tuesday.
Texas A&M officials said they would decide Wednesday whether to move Saturday's game against Texas State to Thursday. Houston was contemplating its options for Saturday's game against Southern Mississippi, and Rice was discussing a plan that would move its game against Navy on Saturday to late next month.
Texas A&M coach Dennis Franchione said there is a "pretty good chance" the Aggies' game with Texas State will be played Thursday.
"Our first priority has to be the safety of our athletes, staff, families and fans," he said.
He added that moving the game up is probably the best option because he doesn't want it to be canceled. The Aggies have already had one week off this season, and Franchione doesn't want them to sit out another one.
Aggies lineman Aldo De La Garza said players have been told they may have to move into a hotel Wednesday.
Houston coach Art Briles said he is "planning on playing Saturday," but the university is working on alternatives as Rita approaches. A plan to play Thursday didn't work out. Briles said a decision would be made by Wednesday morning.
Rice officials are working on several possibilities if the game must be rescheduled. Rice and Navy share Oct. 22 as an open date.