September 23, 200421 yr Hurricane Jeanne may force Dolphins game to be postponed By Alex Marvez Sun-Sentinel.com Posted September 23 2004, 4:31 PM EDT DAVIE -- The NFL is preparing contingency plans in case Hurricane Jeanne forces the postponement of Sunday's game between the Dolphins and visiting Pittsburgh Steelers. Steelers coach Bill Cowher told Pittsburgh media Thursday that moving kickoff to Monday or Tuesday is a possibility depending on Jeanne's location. Forecast tracks on Thursday afternoon indicated Jeanne could strike the South Florida area as early as Sunday morning. The Steelers are honoring an NFL request by changing their travel plans and will now arrive in Fort Lauderdale late Friday night instead of early Saturday evening. However, the Steelers were told there was no chance the game would be rescheduled for Saturday night at Pro Player Stadium. "There's a small chance possibly that we will play the game Monday or Tuesday," Cowher said. "I think it's a very slim chance of that happening, but that's what's presented to us." Kickoff for the Steelers-Dolphins game is still scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday. "Living in South Florida, we've seen firsthand how dangerous a hurricane can be and we take any threat seriously," Dolphins President Eddie Jones said in a team-released statement. "We have been in contact with the appropriate local authorities and the NFL. Public safety remains the most important element of our decision-making process as we monitor the storm." Earlier this month, the threat of Hurricane Ivan promoted the NFL to hold the Dolphins-Tennessee game one day earlier than originally scheduled. Hurricane Frances also affected the Dolphins, forcing the team to take a four-hour bus ride from Tampa following an exhibition game against New Orleans because its charter flight wasn't allowed to land in South Florida. Copyright ? 2004, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
September 24, 200421 yr Wow, a team coming in before the airports close and actively trying to get the game in. Why not just stay home and hope the game is rescheduled in Pittsburgh?
September 24, 200421 yr It's football dammit! They should be tough enough to play with hurricane force gusts. :plain
September 24, 200421 yr Wow, a team coming in before the airports close and actively trying to get the game in. Why not just stay home and hope the game is rescheduled in Pittsburgh? 570507[/snapback] Play in Pittsburgh? I dont think so.....
September 25, 200421 yr Wow, a team coming in before the airports close and actively trying to get the game in. Why not just stay home and hope the game is rescheduled in Pittsburgh? 570507[/snapback] Play in Pittsburgh? I dont think so..... 570871[/snapback] i think he was being sarcastic. in referance to the whole Marlins/Cubs thing. looks like one of the strangest offseasons in the history of the NFL has carried into the regular season for the dolphins.
September 25, 200421 yr It's football dammit! They should be tough enough to play with hurricane force gusts. :plain 570826[/snapback] those winds will probably lead to more feeley interceptions :shifty
September 25, 200421 yr Statement From Dolphins President Eddie Jones September 24, 2004 "As with any situation involving public safety, the Dolphins and the NFL are in constant contact with the appropriate local officials to determine what is in the best interest of the South Florida community. "Right now, we are still hoping to play the game as scheduled on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. However, safety remains the main priority in any decision making process. Along with the league, we will continue to monitor the situation and stay in touch with local authorities to determine jointly whether the game should be played at a later date."
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