North Carolina State University Athletics
NC State FB Considers Inclement Weather Options
9/2/2008 12:00:00 AM | Football
RALEIGH, N.C. As Tropical Storm Hanna grows in strength in the Atlantic Ocean, some projections have the storm tracking through Raleigh this weekend, perhaps in time to interfere with several NC State athletic events this weekend, including Saturday night’s 2008 football home-opener against William & Mary.
The football game is scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. at Carter-Finley Stadium, but school officials met Tuesday afternoon to discuss contingency plans for inclement weather in case the game time or date needs to be changed. Women's soccer is also scheduled to play two home contests on Friday and Sunday at the new NC State Soccer Stadium, with game times subject to change due to the weather.
“We have been working very closely with the National Weather Service and should have a much clearer picture of the storm’s path, strength and speed by late Thursday,” said Ray Brincefield, assistant athletics director for outdoor facilities.
“We are going to discuss all options Thursday and do what is in the best interest of our team and fans,” Lee Fowler said of the possibility of adjusting the kickoff time or date. “We are sensitive to the distance may of our football patrons outside the Triangle have to travel and we want to inconvenience as few of them as possible.
“If we need to change the start time or date to ensure the safety of all our fans and student-athletes, the adjusted kickoff time will reflect that concern.”
Fans are asked to monitor GoPack.com for the latest information about Hurricane Hanna’s possible impact on all athletic events, Brincefield said. In addition, an e-mail will be sent to all subscribers to the GoPack.com e-news list and to all area media outlets.
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Follow the Hanna’s progress on WRAL’s Weather Center and Storm Tracker.
