They added kickoff has been set for 2:30 p.m. Central on Saturday and the game will be televised on ESPN. The stadium is in good shape, but the city’s infrastructure is not and people in the state are still trying to deal with it. High water remains a safety concern. And to make up for the homefield advantage, perhaps the Tigers should let South Carolina take Leonard Fournette for a spin. Alleva said 102,321-seat Tiger Stadium will run with about 75 percent of its usual staff, leaving a few concessions closed. “While this may not be a popular decision among a lot of people, I feel strongly it was the right thing”. More than one is being talked about at this point.
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Tanner said Tuesday that officials at both schools and the Southeastern Conference have gone through several scenarios, including playing the game at LSU. “We look forward to returning to South Carolina at a better time”. We’ve also been in constant contact with the SEC.
South Carolina’s only hope for a cover is LSU not coming to play.
The devastating flooding in the midlands of South Carolina have put into question whether or not the Gamecocks’ game against LSU on Saturday at Williams-Brice Stadium would be relocated, much less played.
The Advocate is reporting that officials prefer to keep the game in Columbia with the second option being a neutral site.
“Pack a small bag, go spend Friday night, play and fly home”, Spurrier said. South Carolina’s Williams-Brice Stadium is unable to be used for the game because of flooding in the area.
Tanner expects to give the word by midday Wednesday. In fact, our wonderful Golden Band from Tigerland will perform South Carolina’s fight song and alma mater at the game.
The SEC Network had planned on hosting its “SEC Nation” show from South Carolina on Saturday, but moved to Knoxville, Tennessee because of the floods. “So I called their band and asked them what we could do”. “Especially if they lower the price on tickets, they should be able to accommodate”. Playing in Columbia “was only going to be an opportunity if the situation had resolved well enough that we’re not affecting their personnel and their staffing”, he said.
The Tigers are preparing themselves to play in Columbia as planned. The Tigers moved their opener in 2005 against Arizona State from Baton Rouge to Tempe because of damage from Hurricane Katrina.
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South Carolina likely won’t get to make up the home game any time soon, if at all.
