Would LSU consider playing this game at North Texas?

Harry · August 29, 2012

Assuming that this storm causes significant damage to Baton Rouge (like Gustav did), would LSU consider moving the game to North Texas, like was done with Arizona State in 2005?

Or would this game be canceled and not rescheduled at all?

Hopefully, the storm blows through quickly, and there is no significant wind damage, power outages and flooding. However, you have to plan for the worse case scenario.

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greenminer · August 29, 2012

While I am skeptical that they would ever play in Denton,

1) We need to invite them anyways. Do not show anyone we are beneath that.

2) The notion (as stated in their thread) that they cannot afford the hypotheitcally lost revenue seems laughable to me?

Eagle1855 · August 29, 2012

For the record, I think we play the game in Baton Rouge on Saturday. BUT, in the event I am wrong (it's happened)...

Houston would a great alternative, since Dallas is already booked (EDIT: Reliant Stadium is already booked, but how about an evening game at Rice Stadium? Holds 47k). That, or just pay us the insurance money and we'll just pretend none of this ever happened, get ready for the home opener next week.

Either way, hoping for the best for all our brethren down on the Gulf Coast!

Edited August 29, 2012 by Eagle1855

foutsrouts · August 29, 2012

I would MUCH rather they come to Denton, and it's pretty short notice for security and concessions and such, but there looks to be nothing at Reliant Stadium on Sunday if they want to compromise. TSU vs. Prairie View are at Reliant on Saturday night.

UCLA at Rice on Thursday, and San Marcos at U of H Saturday night. The power outage problems from the storm are starting to look fairly serious at the moment.

LakeTravis · August 29, 2012

They show us zero respect on their board.

Eastwood Eagle · August 29, 2012

To be fair when they get around 100k in their stadium every game- the thought of playing what should have been a home game in a 30k stadium is objectively crazy talk.

Edited August 29, 2012 by Eastwood Eagle

LakeTravis · August 29, 2012

I like our chances of hosting more now that BR is getting a direct hit.

LSU can't afford to cancel or reschedule.

Split revenue 50/50

Bring in temporary seating in the plazas near the wing zone to get an extra couple thousand or so.

Standing room only passes.

We should be practically set up for next weeks home opener, the athletic department will make sure everything gets ready. It's not like we were waiting until next week to start prep.

We have plenty of tailgating area for overflow to set up a jumbo screen watching party for the sold out game.

Any other ideas if we do host to take advantage of this situation?

golfingomez · August 29, 2012

Extra couches on the hill for Lsu frat guys

UNTcrazy727 · August 29, 2012

They show us zero respect on their board.

What did you expect?

UNT 90 Grad · August 29, 2012

They show us zero respect on their board.

We've got them right where we want them.

oldguystudent · August 29, 2012

They show us zero respect on their board.

It's tough for the SEC, a professional league from which NFL players take salary cuts, to respect college athletes.

chrisfisher · August 29, 2012

They show us zero respect on their board.

Respect is earned, not requested or demanded. We have achieved absolutely nothing in football since 2004 that garners any respect whatsoever. Sad, but true.

UNTcrazy727 · August 29, 2012

Respect is earned, not requested or demanded. We have achieved absolutely nothing in football since 2004 that garners any respect whatsoever. Sad, but true.

Most would argue we've NEVER done anything to garner respect

greenjoe · August 29, 2012

Play the game Saturday as scheduled, or move it to Apogee, or forfit the game. I'd rather beat LSU but a win by forfit would have the same effect. 1-0

GO MEAN GREEN

0footballfan0 · August 29, 2012

Last time this happened with LSU the game was played at a later date. As nice as it would be It will not come to Denton.

Eagle1855 · August 29, 2012

Last time this happened with LSU the game was played at a later date. As nice as it would be It will not come to Denton.

The difference is, there aren't any common open dates without doing some significant shuffling with both team's schedules.

UNT90 · August 29, 2012

We will play it on Monday in Baton Rouge if necessary. This game aint going nowhere.

UNTFan23 · August 29, 2012

The way the storm is moving the eye will clip the western edges of Baton Rouge, meaning the rainfall might be measured in feet and not inches. That field is going to be soaked. If BR is lucky, the eye will hit the city limit some time tonight. :ermm:

gksmith · August 29, 2012

According to the anoying LSU fan at the AT&T store...the game is in Denton. Just imagin him all alone in the parking lot. "I guess the game is a little later...

UNT 90 Grad · August 29, 2012

The way the storm is moving the eye will clip the western edges of Baton Rouge, meaning the rainfall might be measured in feet and not inches. That field is going to be soaked. If BR is lucky, the eye will hit the city limit some time tonight.

Will they really not play if the field is soaked? That would be really disappointing if they didn't play because of mud or because the game would mess up the field. I get it if there is significant damage to the stadium or utility issues, but mud?