U-Va. moves the football game because of Hurricane Florence; Virginia Tech's opponent cancels trip

Many models are waiting for Florence to enter the Carolinas, but the region of D.C. could still experience floods and strong winds this weekend.

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Virginia Tech's # 13 game against East Carolina was canceled after the Pirates informed the Hokies sports officials this afternoon that they would not travel because of the potential impact of Florence in the Carolinas.

Virginia Tech, according to a statement from the University, had planned to wait until Wednesday to make a formal decision on the status of the game originally scheduled for Saturday at 12:20. at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia. There was no immediate word if the match was reprogrammed.

"We will do everything in our power to go ahead with Virginia Tech regarding the ECU and the match," said Whit Babcock, manager of Hokies Athletic, in the SMS. "We certainly understand the need for security, of course. We just felt that tomorrow, making the decision then, would have been more responsible and more accurate. We have informed ECU several times.

The coach of the Hokies, Justin Fuente, was not available to comment today, according to a spokesman for the sports department, as the team had already begun to s & rsquo; lead.

The school also announced that no decision had been taken regarding other home sports events.

Virginia has transferred his home football game to Ohio at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville, the university announced Tuesday afternoon. The game initially scheduled at 15h Saturday, will be played at 16:30 (15:30 in Nashville). It was unclear how the change would affect the availability of the broadcast for the game.

James Madison has postponed his first home game against Robert Morris, originally scheduled for Saturday to Thursday night at 7am.

Tuesday afternoon, Maryland had not planned to reschedule the Saturday home opening against Temple, but the sports department said in a statement that the university will monitor the weather and provide updates as quickly as possible.

"Decisions will be based on the safety of teams, officials, supporters and others who travel to watch the match," the statement said. "To date, no sporting event planned at home is taking place for the coming week. All necessary status changes will be made as soon as they are known and will be communicated. "

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Navy said that he was not planning to reschedule his home game at 3:30 pm. Saturday against Lehigh, but he's watching the weather.

Howard, who has a home game scheduled against Savannah State at 13h. Saturday, said that he is monitoring the situation and will make a decision in the coming days.

Other college football games that were to be played closer to the planned impact areas were canceled earlier Tuesday, including in central Florida, North Carolina and West Virginia, in the United States. State of North Carolina.

The NFL said it was monitoring developments related to Hurricane Florence and its potential effect on the Washington area if contingency plans were to be put in place for the Redskins match against the Indianapolis Colts scheduled for Sunday at FedEx Field. The game is scheduled for 13 hours. Sunday.

Hurricane Florence is expected to hit the Carolina coast early Friday morning, with the potential to cause damage over a large area as it moves inland.

Mark Maske contributed to this report.

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