Gainesville Updates: (Requesting)

#76
#76
Iam4utalways said:
My connection in Naples said only a few downed trees and shingles blown off but they didn't flood.

Good news!
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Your connection was lucky. My friend had their 2nd story waterfront condo flooded. There was major flooding in Naples.
 
#78
#78
VFL-82-JP said:
I read a news report that said over 50% of Florida is out of power right now. And heavier on the western half of the peninsula.

So decent chance none of our VolNation members who live in the area can get to the internet right now. Bigger fish to fry as they get out to see what needs to be fixed and cleaned up.

Think they'll start showing back up here again over the next couple of days.
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Cell phones will still work if the tower is intact. All cell towers have backup generators for storms.
 
#82
#82
Halph66 said:
Texas A&M was in California.
University of Houston's game in Austin was cancelled.
Rice University played in Sydney, Australia on 8/26.
Lamar University played away in Denton, Texas.
The Texans moved to Dallas and used Jerry World.
The Astro's games were postponed.

There are several high schools that are sharing class space with other schools. The schools won't be fixed for 1 to 1-1/2 years estimated.

The high school football schedules are all messed up.
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The Astros games were not postponed. They were moved to Tropicana Field in St. Pete where they played the Texas Rangers.

The decision on where to play the Tenn v. FLA game will not be up to the SEC or the schools. That will be up to Gov. Scott and FEMA.

When the all clear is given over a million Floridians will start the long drive back to Florida from GA and the Carolinas. I75 and I95 will be crowded. I doubt alot of fans will be driving to Gainesville in those conditions. Probably should move the game to Atlanta or Legion Field in Birmingham.
 
#87
#87
Jim said:
Don't know but I wouldn't mind a last minute trip to see UT at Florida in Atlanta.
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I've seen this idea a lot but Atlanta isn't exactly on its feet right now. I heard 600,000 without power in greater Atlanta area, businesses closed, schools closed, hotels full, power out, trees down, etc in the Atlanta area.

Atlanta isn't in much better position to host a ball game than Gainesville, in my opinion.
 
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#91
#91
At first I casually dismissed this as our delusion of minimizing UF's home field advantage. The more I've thought about it, I don't see how this game is played in Gainesville or even Florida. The stress on infrastructure is unnecessary and dangerous. Folks there are working tirelessly to maintain safety and restore some sense of normalcy. How could they be asked to compound the unavoidable stress and strain caused by Irma, and tack the football game onto that?

Could the area use our travel $, sure. Could the residents use the distraction of a game, yes. Are either of those justification for asking law enforcement, first-responders, etc to suck it up and handle an additional 90k people constantly moving for most of a day? I just don't think so. I am guessing this game gets played in Atlanta.
 
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Jaws said:
I've seen this idea a lot but Atlanta isn't exactly on its feet right now. I heard 600,000 without power in greater Atlanta area, businesses closed, schools closed, hotels full, power out, trees down, etc in the Atlanta area.

Atlanta isn't in much better position to host a ball game than Gainesville, in my opinion.
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The Atlanta Metro area has around 6 million people. 600,000 without power (while a lot) is about like Knoxville having 80,000 without. Significant but can be handled in a couple days. Atlanta is significantly better prepared to host a game at this point.
 
#94
#94
I don't see why CBS couldn't pick up a different game on Saturday and putting Vols-Gators on SEC Network on Monday night.
 
#97
#97
I just heard on the news that nearly 7 million Floridians are without power (roughly half the state). It will take quite some time to repair, with some areas requiring a complete rebuild of the power grid.
 
#98
#98
Game will likely be at Neyland - they arent changing the day or time -- maybe someday they will start and schedule the UF games in late Oct or Nov.
 
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#99
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vol9799 said:
At first I casually dismissed this as our delusion of minimizing UF's home field advantage. The more I've thought about it, I don't see how this game is played in Gainesville or even Florida. The stress on infrastructure is unnecessary and dangerous. Folks there are working tirelessly to maintain safety and restore some sense of normalcy. How could they be asked to compound the unavoidable stress and strain caused by Irma, and tack the football game onto that?

Could the area use our travel $, sure. Could the residents use the distraction of a game, yes. Are either of those justification for asking law enforcement, first-responders, etc to suck it up and handle an additional 90k people constantly moving for most of a day? I just don't think so. I am guessing this game gets played in Atlanta.
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Y'all are missing a KEY point with all this Atlanta talk. Georgia is in bad shape, including Atlanta. I know because I'm here. 600,000 without power in Georgia and rapidly climbing. Trees down and power out everywhere in Atlanta and the rougher winds haven't even hit Atlanta yet, that's tonight around 11pm. Businesses and schools and Universities are closed all over Georgia including Atlanta. There are issues in Georgia cities from the Florida border on up; Columbus, Tifton, Albany, Macon, Valdosta, etc all with exact same issues as Gainesville.

If it can be played in Atlanta, not sure why it can't be played in Gainesville.
 
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