College football’s Sugar Bowl postponed after New Orleans terrorist attack – Washington Examiner
The Sugar Bowl college football matchup between Georgia and Notre Dame has been postponed due to a terrorist attack in New Orleans that resulted in at least 10 fatalities and numerous injuries. This decision reflects the gravity of the situation and the impact it has had on the community. The postponement of the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame is a meaningful decision in light of the tragic events that unfolded in New Orleans. Such circumstances demand a careful consideration of safety and respect for the victims and their families. The impact of the terrorist attack on the local community is profound, and the decision to delay the game underscores the importance of prioritizing the well-being of the public.In the coming days, it will be crucial for authorities and community leaders to address the impacts of this tragedy and provide support to those affected. As the situation develops, the sports community will also need to come together in solidarity during this difficult time.
College football’s Sugar Bowl postponed after New Orleans terrorist attack
The highly anticipated Sugar Bowl matchup between Georgia and Notre Dame has been postponed in the wake of the New Orleans terrorist attack that killed at least 10 and seriously injured dozens of people.
The game will be pushed from New Year’s Day to Thursday with a 4 p.m. start time. It was initially rescheduled for an 8:45 p.m. kickoff. The bowl has extra importance as a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game, which means the winner will continue on in their quest for a coveted national championship.
“We have been in consultation with ESPN, with the College Football Playoff, with the Southeastern Conference, with the University of Georgia, with Notre Dame, all parties,” Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said. “And all agree that it’s in the best interest of everybody and public safety that we postpone the game for 24 hours.
“Work is fast to set up a safe and efficient and fun environment for tomorrow night. There will be more details on that in the coming hours,” he added.
The match was set to take place in the Caesars Superdome, less than a mile from where the attack occurred on the city’s famous Bourbon Street, which was stuffed with people celebrating the new year. The suspect, 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar of Texas, drove through the crowd with a Ford pickup truck with an ISIS flag in the trailer hitch at around 3:15 a.m. Wednesday.
Improvised explosive devices have been found and rendered safe around the area, and police also believe the suspect did not act alone. He was shot dead by police after exiting his vehicle and firing on law enforcement.
New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said initially that the game would be played as scheduled. She said officials have a plan for the game and “have been implementing that plan” to maintain the future safety of citizens at the game.
The plan includes placing officers in and around the dome to search for suspicious items and utilizing “bomb dogs” to sniff around the area of the dome, which will be locked down during the game.
The University of Georgia announced Wednesday that a student was “critically injured in the attack” and is receiving medical treatment.
The University of Notre Dame said Wednesday that it is “in solidarity with all those impacted by this tragedy.”
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