(09-03-2017 05:42 PM)FlyingTiger2016 Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 05:28 PM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 05:25 PM)KNIGHTTIME Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 05:20 PM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 05:17 PM)KNIGHTTIME Wrote:  I'm sure the 20 fans making the trip will survive. Nobody is playing football in a cat 4 or 5. Either way they would miss the game.

I couldn't care less as I'm not going...Thu or Sat, I'll still watch on TV...but I'm just explaining why you'll get push back from our online fans.

if Thursday evening means not playing in a hurricane...play it Thursday.

Nothing has even been decided. I'm sure espn is involved in the discussions too. The last thing ucf wants is to lose a Saturday night game for the record.

It's been decided...you boys are comin' to Memphis!!! it'll be fun, get some BBQ and Shere will show y'all around!!!

I went ahead and made the call...I'll have my people call your people!

Isn't the Southern Heritage that weekend?

congrats, Tigers...YOU'RE GOING TO DISNEY!!!

(09-03-2017 05:25 PM)KNIGHTTIME Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 05:20 PM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 05:17 PM)KNIGHTTIME Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 05:13 PM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 05:10 PM)KNIGHTTIME Wrote:  Why exactly are you getting mad flying to Orlando 1 day early? There is no disadvantage since we both played on Thursday. I'm pretty sure this game gets moved. This hurricane is the real deal.

think about it...a lot of our fans will be mad as flights and hotels have been booked...time off requests have already been put in...lots of MEMPHIS fans may have to cancel their trip if the game gets moved.

I'm sure the 20 fans making the trip will survive. Nobody is playing football in a cat 4 or 5. Either way they would miss the game.

I couldn't care less as I'm not going...Thu or Sat, I'll still watch on TV...but I'm just explaining why you'll get push back from our online fans.

if Thursday evening means not playing in a hurricane...play it Thursday.

Nothing has even been decided. I'm sure espn is involved in the discussions too. The last thing ucf wants is to lose a Saturday night game for the record.

The problem is bolded above.

I totally understand UCF not wanting to lose a Saturday night crowd and gate. But ESPN will resist ANY change due to their schedule which is set months in advance.

There is no game scheduled by ESPN for Thursday, Sept. 7. The only game scheduled for Friday Sept. 8 is Oklahoma State at South Alabama at 800pm ET. Now, I have no idea what is on ESPN, ESPNU, etc. But without a doubt SOMETHING is on and whoever it is probably doesn't want to have it shifted.

So, the issues would be these (in no particular order):
1. What do the hurricane tracking forecasts show?
2. If the central Florida area is at risk on Saturday, is Friday sufficient enough to not only get the game in but allow citizens to start evacuating Saturday morning?
3. Or does it need to be a Thursday night game? Moving the game from Saturday basically ensures only about 50 TIGER fans show up during a weeknight game instead of the 250 - 500 that probably plan to attend on Saturday.
4. KEY ISSUE - regardless of a shift to Friday or Thursday, will ESPN actually allow it? Contractually, the AAC is committed to this 800pm ET Sat. night game. I mention this because this is what CBSCS threw in MEMPHIS' face last week when meetings were held to discuss the Harvey impact. Basically, the network controls any possible discussion on a change.
5. Is notice on Monday adequate time for ESPN to get all equipment, crew for the telecast, etc. to Orlando for the new date? If Friday is the only possible date, does the OSU-SA game get shuffled to the 800pm Sat. night slot? ESPN will NOT want to lose that audience.
6. Could OSU argue against shifting to Sat, possibly using the contract argument against ESPN? Why might they do this? Because OSU travels to Pitt on Sept. 16 for an 1100am ABC game and can use the extra day to prepare, etc.

Bottom line - I will be AMAZED if the game time is changed to Friday or Thursday. These networks simply can be hard core on their contracted games, dates, and times.

I think the game stays right where it is.

Just get on a plane a day earlier. Derp derp.

I thought the latest track had it going to the Carolinas?

(09-03-2017 06:01 PM)knightastic Wrote:  I thought the latest track had it going to the Carolinas?

Oh no! It might get ECU?

(09-03-2017 05:50 PM)boss man Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 05:25 PM)KNIGHTTIME Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 05:20 PM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 05:17 PM)KNIGHTTIME Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 05:13 PM)UofMemphis Wrote:  think about it...a lot of our fans will be mad as flights and hotels have been booked...time off requests have already been put in...lots of MEMPHIS fans may have to cancel their trip if the game gets moved.

I'm sure the 20 fans making the trip will survive. Nobody is playing football in a cat 4 or 5. Either way they would miss the game.

I couldn't care less as I'm not going...Thu or Sat, I'll still watch on TV...but I'm just explaining why you'll get push back from our online fans.

if Thursday evening means not playing in a hurricane...play it Thursday.

Nothing has even been decided. I'm sure espn is involved in the discussions too. The last thing ucf wants is to lose a Saturday night game for the record.

The problem is bolded above.

I totally understand UCF not wanting to lose a Saturday night crowd and gate. But ESPN will resist ANY change due to their schedule which is set months in advance.

There is no game scheduled by ESPN for Thursday, Sept. 7. The only game scheduled for Friday Sept. 8 is Oklahoma State at South Alabama at 800pm ET. Now, I have no idea what is on ESPN, ESPNU, etc. But without a doubt SOMETHING is on and whoever it is probably doesn't want to have it shifted.

So, the issues would be these (in no particular order):
1. What do the hurricane tracking forecasts show?
2. If the central Florida area is at risk on Saturday, is Friday sufficient enough to not only get the game in but allow citizens to start evacuating Saturday morning?
3. Or does it need to be a Thursday night game? Moving the game from Saturday basically ensures only about 50 TIGER fans show up during a weeknight game instead of the 250 - 500 that probably plan to attend on Saturday.
4. KEY ISSUE - regardless of a shift to Friday or Thursday, will ESPN actually allow it? Contractually, the AAC is committed to this 800pm ET Sat. night game. I mention this because this is what CBSCS threw in MEMPHIS' face last week when meetings were held to discuss the Harvey impact. Basically, the network controls any possible discussion on a change.
5. Is notice on Monday adequate time for ESPN to get all equipment, crew for the telecast, etc. to Orlando for the new date? If Friday is the only possible date, does the OSU-SA game get shuffled to the 800pm Sat. night slot? ESPN will NOT want to lose that audience.
6. Could OSU argue against shifting to Sat, possibly using the contract argument against ESPN? Why might they do this? Because OSU travels to Pitt on Sept. 16 for an 1100am ABC game and can use the extra day to prepare, etc.

Bottom line - I will be AMAZED if the game time is changed to Friday or Thursday. These networks simply can be hard core on their contracted games, dates, and times.

I think the game stays right where it is.

You make some salient points, but bottom line is that if there is a credible hurricane threat as the game approaches, it will be either moved or not played on the scheduled date/time, no matter how that inconveniences TV.

That said, it's too early to know whether the cane will impact Orlando, so this thread is premature.

(09-03-2017 05:50 PM)boss man Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 05:25 PM)KNIGHTTIME Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 05:20 PM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 05:17 PM)KNIGHTTIME Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 05:13 PM)UofMemphis Wrote:  think about it...a lot of our fans will be mad as flights and hotels have been booked...time off requests have already been put in...lots of MEMPHIS fans may have to cancel their trip if the game gets moved.

I'm sure the 20 fans making the trip will survive. Nobody is playing football in a cat 4 or 5. Either way they would miss the game.

I couldn't care less as I'm not going...Thu or Sat, I'll still watch on TV...but I'm just explaining why you'll get push back from our online fans.

if Thursday evening means not playing in a hurricane...play it Thursday.

Nothing has even been decided. I'm sure espn is involved in the discussions too. The last thing ucf wants is to lose a Saturday night game for the record.

The problem is bolded above.

I totally understand UCF not wanting to lose a Saturday night crowd and gate. But ESPN will resist ANY change due to their schedule which is set months in advance.

There is no game scheduled by ESPN for Thursday, Sept. 7. The only game scheduled for Friday Sept. 8 is Oklahoma State at South Alabama at 800pm ET. Now, I have no idea what is on ESPN, ESPNU, etc. But without a doubt SOMETHING is on and whoever it is probably doesn't want to have it shifted.

So, the issues would be these (in no particular order):
1. What do the hurricane tracking forecasts show?
2. If the central Florida area is at risk on Saturday, is Friday sufficient enough to not only get the game in but allow citizens to start evacuating Saturday morning?
3. Or does it need to be a Thursday night game? Moving the game from Saturday basically ensures only about 50 TIGER fans show up during a weeknight game instead of the 250 - 500 that probably plan to attend on Saturday.
4. KEY ISSUE - regardless of a shift to Friday or Thursday, will ESPN actually allow it? Contractually, the AAC is committed to this 800pm ET Sat. night game. I mention this because this is what CBSCS threw in MEMPHIS' face last week when meetings were held to discuss the Harvey impact. Basically, the network controls any possible discussion on a change.
5. Is notice on Monday adequate time for ESPN to get all equipment, crew for the telecast, etc. to Orlando for the new date? If Friday is the only possible date, does the OSU-SA game get shuffled to the 800pm Sat. night slot? ESPN will NOT want to lose that audience.
6. Could OSU argue against shifting to Sat, possibly using the contract argument against ESPN? Why might they do this? Because OSU travels to Pitt on Sept. 16 for an 1100am ABC game and can use the extra day to prepare, etc.

Bottom line - I will be AMAZED if the game time is changed to Friday or Thursday. These networks simply can be hard core on their contracted games, dates, and times.

I think the game stays right where it is.

The big difference between what Memphis had to deal with (Lots of rain) and the potential of getting 100+MPH winds in east Orlando. The refs/league would never allow a game to be played in those conditions. So it comes down to if ESPN wants to lose the game completely or make something happen for Friday. I doubt Thursday works because a 2 day difference becomes an issue with the broadcast crew.

Hard to say at this point. It will be interesting. I think like 30% of the models have the Cat 4/5 coming into Florida. Hopefully it stays off the coast!

(09-03-2017 06:31 PM)KNIGHTTIME Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 05:50 PM)boss man Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 05:25 PM)KNIGHTTIME Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 05:20 PM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 05:17 PM)KNIGHTTIME Wrote:  I'm sure the 20 fans making the trip will survive. Nobody is playing football in a cat 4 or 5. Either way they would miss the game.

I couldn't care less as I'm not going...Thu or Sat, I'll still watch on TV...but I'm just explaining why you'll get push back from our online fans.

if Thursday evening means not playing in a hurricane...play it Thursday.

Nothing has even been decided. I'm sure espn is involved in the discussions too. The last thing ucf wants is to lose a Saturday night game for the record.

The problem is bolded above.

I totally understand UCF not wanting to lose a Saturday night crowd and gate. But ESPN will resist ANY change due to their schedule which is set months in advance.

There is no game scheduled by ESPN for Thursday, Sept. 7. The only game scheduled for Friday Sept. 8 is Oklahoma State at South Alabama at 800pm ET. Now, I have no idea what is on ESPN, ESPNU, etc. But without a doubt SOMETHING is on and whoever it is probably doesn't want to have it shifted.

So, the issues would be these (in no particular order):
1. What do the hurricane tracking forecasts show?
2. If the central Florida area is at risk on Saturday, is Friday sufficient enough to not only get the game in but allow citizens to start evacuating Saturday morning?
3. Or does it need to be a Thursday night game? Moving the game from Saturday basically ensures only about 50 TIGER fans show up during a weeknight game instead of the 250 - 500 that probably plan to attend on Saturday.
4. KEY ISSUE - regardless of a shift to Friday or Thursday, will ESPN actually allow it? Contractually, the AAC is committed to this 800pm ET Sat. night game. I mention this because this is what CBSCS threw in MEMPHIS' face last week when meetings were held to discuss the Harvey impact. Basically, the network controls any possible discussion on a change.
5. Is notice on Monday adequate time for ESPN to get all equipment, crew for the telecast, etc. to Orlando for the new date? If Friday is the only possible date, does the OSU-SA game get shuffled to the 800pm Sat. night slot? ESPN will NOT want to lose that audience.
6. Could OSU argue against shifting to Sat, possibly using the contract argument against ESPN? Why might they do this? Because OSU travels to Pitt on Sept. 16 for an 1100am ABC game and can use the extra day to prepare, etc.

Bottom line - I will be AMAZED if the game time is changed to Friday or Thursday. These networks simply can be hard core on their contracted games, dates, and times.

I think the game stays right where it is.

The big difference between what Memphis had to deal with (Lots of rain) and the potential of getting 100+MPH winds in east Orlando. The refs/league would never allow a game to be played in those conditions. So it comes down to if ESPN wants to lose the game completely or make something happen for Friday. I doubt Thursday works because a 2 day difference becomes an issue with the broadcast crew.

Hard to say at this point. It will be interesting. I think like 30% of the models have the Cat 4/5 coming into Florida. Hopefully it stays off the coast!

Just for safety move it to Memphis. Do it for the kids.

I want this game to be played purely because Memphis fans are being such whiny unreasonable dolts

(09-03-2017 06:57 PM)The Knight Time Wrote:  I want this game to be played purely because Memphis fans are being such whiny unreasonable dolts

you should get us going about football scheduling philosophies and basketball recruiting.

"Nobody complains like we do. We're the best at the complaining." [/Trumpvoice]

(09-03-2017 06:57 PM)The Knight Time Wrote:  I want this game to be played purely because Memphis fans are being such whiny unreasonable dolts

Not whining. We play in bad weather and win. Y'all worried about safety, move it to Memphis. Florida did it against LSU. Man up.

(09-03-2017 07:16 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 06:57 PM)The Knight Time Wrote:  I want this game to be played purely because Memphis fans are being such whiny unreasonable dolts

Not whining. We play in bad weather and win. Y'all worried about safety, move it to Memphis. Florida did it against LSU. Man up.

Not happening, snowflake

(09-03-2017 07:19 PM)The Knight Time Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 07:16 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 06:57 PM)The Knight Time Wrote:  I want this game to be played purely because Memphis fans are being such whiny unreasonable dolts

Not whining. We play in bad weather and win. Y'all worried about safety, move it to Memphis. Florida did it against LSU. Man up.

Not happening, snowflake

Haha. Says the op of the thread. We've got rain experience. Turn the water hose on your players in practice. Yall aren't gonna melt. Do like your daddy Florida and move the game cause y'all worried. It worked out fine.

(09-03-2017 07:27 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 07:19 PM)The Knight Time Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 07:16 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 06:57 PM)The Knight Time Wrote:  I want this game to be played purely because Memphis fans are being such whiny unreasonable dolts

Not whining. We play in bad weather and win. Y'all worried about safety, move it to Memphis. Florida did it against LSU. Man up.

Not happening, snowflake

Haha. Says the op of the thread. We've got rain experience. Turn the water hose on your players in practice. Yall aren't gonna melt. Do like your daddy Florida and move the game cause y'all worried. It worked out fine.

If I have to explain the difference between playing in a rain storm and playing on the eve of a Cat 4 reaching land nearby then I will just assume you're a troll and place on ignore

(09-03-2017 08:44 PM)The Knight Time Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 07:27 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 07:19 PM)The Knight Time Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 07:16 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 06:57 PM)The Knight Time Wrote:  I want this game to be played purely because Memphis fans are being such whiny unreasonable dolts

Not whining. We play in bad weather and win. Y'all worried about safety, move it to Memphis. Florida did it against LSU. Man up.

Not happening, snowflake

Haha. Says the op of the thread. We've got rain experience. Turn the water hose on your players in practice. Yall aren't gonna melt. Do like your daddy Florida and move the game cause y'all worried. It worked out fine.

If I have to explain the difference between playing in a rain storm and playing on the eve of a Cat 4 reaching land nearby then I will just assume you're a troll and place on ignore

He's just mad cause hardys messed up his order again.

Before the season began, I predicted Memphis would lose at UCF and win vs UCLA. Some Memphis fans called me loco. Feeling good about those picks right about now...

(09-03-2017 08:44 PM)The Knight Time Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 07:27 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 07:19 PM)The Knight Time Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 07:16 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 06:57 PM)The Knight Time Wrote:  I want this game to be played purely because Memphis fans are being such whiny unreasonable dolts

Not whining. We play in bad weather and win. Y'all worried about safety, move it to Memphis. Florida did it against LSU. Man up.

Not happening, snowflake

Haha. Says the op of the thread. We've got rain experience. Turn the water hose on your players in practice. Yall aren't gonna melt. Do like your daddy Florida and move the game cause y'all worried. It worked out fine.

If I have to explain the difference between playing in a rain storm and playing on the eve of a Cat 4 reaching land nearby then I will just assume you're a troll and place on ignore

I agree bad storm. Get your guys out of harms way. Play it in Memphis. I hope you have a keyboard cover, tears much like rain can obscure the ignore button

Would suck. Was going to be one of two home games I could actually make this season and I fly into Orlando Friday night. Hopefully Irma just misses all land and starts turning north. But I understand the safety concerns. Luckily I booked on Southwest so it'll be easy if I need to reschedule I guess.

(09-03-2017 08:52 PM)HuskyU Wrote:  Before the season began, I predicted Memphis would lose at UCF and win vs UCLA. Some Memphis fans called me loco. Feeling good about those picks right about now...

I have a good feeling we will tear UConn a new one. Still feel good about that one.

(09-03-2017 09:07 PM)M1T4 Wrote:  

(09-03-2017 08:52 PM)HuskyU Wrote:  Before the season began, I predicted Memphis would lose at UCF and win vs UCLA. Some Memphis fans called me loco. Feeling good about those picks right about now...

I have a good feeling we will tear UConn a new one. Still feel good about that one.

Unless it's raining, apparently.