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That is the peak of hurricane season, but the odds are still pretty low for any single day. That said, it does not have to hit on that day to affect the game.
2018 OOC schedule is set
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From what I understand, Tampa/Sarasota hadn't been hit by a hurricane in 100 years until this year. It was a Cat 1 when it rolled thru this year.
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We are shooting for an additional "bye" week without it affecting our home schedule.
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Edit hurricane to "major" hurricane and you are correct.
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You guys keep joking, I live in Florida. I still have a few tons worth of oak tree piled up on the street infront of my house. I should count my blessings, though, my friend a mile away lost her whole house due to flooding. I live in Jax and the darn thing didn't even come up the east coast.
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It was a much better choice than University of West Central Florida....but you're right; makes no sense!
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Tampa kept the streak alive! That thing bounced to the east and hit Lakeland/Lake Water pretty hard. We got off very easy with minor wind damage.
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How about just the University of West Florida? But it's all moot now; South is the name they chose
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The University of West Florida is located in Pensacola. Founded in 1963, so it was not slipped in recently to confuse everyone.
Actually USF was founded seven years earlier, so UWF was available at that time. Also, and this is interesting, when the school was named in 1957 it was the southernmost school in the university system.
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Interesting. Thanks for the info
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See what orintalnc posted
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I have a niece at USF and another at UCF. My wife's family has Florida pretty much covered!
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Well....we might get criticized for padding the schedule with 4 easy wins.
Getting a piece of some Mac-tion! Not a huge fan of Alcorn St. I really wished we did not schedule FCS schools. It kills the strength of schedule. Bowling Green will be fun.
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We have played several HBCUs over the years. I'd like to see us schedule either FAMU or Tennessee State. Both schools have large alumni groups in the metro area and the game would almost sell out for the opportunity to see their respective bands. If we gave them most of the halftime show, it would definitely sell out the stadium. I recall Grambling played a West Coast team and part of the check included money to cover the band travel and expenses so that they could play.
I spoke to an Alcorn State alumnus while at the game in 2015 and he indicated the school would also use the opportunity for recruiting students. Get a check for playing Tech and perhaps encourage several students to attend their school.
I spoke to an Alcorn State alumnus while at the game in 2015 and he indicated the school would also use the opportunity for recruiting students. Get a check for playing Tech and perhaps encourage several students to attend their school.