ILL State Game Attendance?

[TravelingPanther]

Usually how this goes: The people on here calling others "nervous nellies" will "brave" the elements, and on the way to the game, get in an accident or slip on the ice on their way into the McLeod, then sue the University for creating an unsafe condition...

Yeah, that would be right especially since those people give a lot of time and money to the school.

[TravelingPanther]

I'm glad we didn't have this discussion when some of us went to the UNH football game in 2005. We would turned around in PA when we couldn't see.

[DRAKELAWPANTHER]

You'd be surprised just how often that's how it goes...

[UNIPNTHR]

Keep in mind that UNI has its own power plant and most of the electrical lines are buried around campus, so the McLeod Center, dorms and other buildings should be OK as long as UNI is generating power.

Is this the same Power Plant that locked down a three block radius a few nights ago, because they thought it might blow? The same trusty power source that evacuated an apartment complex across the street from the McLeod?

[GonzoCat]

From your name I assume (perhaps incorrectly) that you either have or are pursuing a law degree. If that's the case you should be well aware that the myth of the "frivilous lawsuit" is pretty much just that, a myth.

Iowans are particulary loathe to award judgements to plaintiffs who are damaged primarily thru their own actions.

[TravelingPanther]

Is this the same Power Plant that locked down a three block radius a few nights ago, because they thought it might blow? The same trusty power source that evacuated an apartment complex across the street from the McLeod?

It vented steam as a safety procaution so it didn't blow. People were just scared and didn't know what happened.

[UNIpanther99]

If they have the game, which I assume they are going to go ahead at this point, they should put out a statement asking Panther fans not to risk coming to the game unless they are convinced they can get there safely. "Senior night" could be held in the form of a pep-rally to send the team down to St. Louis this next week.

I would rather see them lock the doors of McLeod and tell people to stay home, and watch it on the internet.

[jman2004]

Do you think Jake will start Griffin?

[UNIPNTHR]

Do you think Jake will start Griffin?

No. I don't think so.

[jman2004]

That kind of stinks. I like how high schools do things like that. What would it hurt starting him at the three and letting him play a minute or two?

[Purple For Life]

Speaking as someone whose mother worked for the DOT for about 12 years, and looking at the current road conditions, and having lost power here on the Hill this morning, I'm nervous about even walking to the game. Not so much getting there, but getting home. I can't imagine, especially with this wind. Plus I've noticed the trees next to my window are losing pieces of branches with the weight of the ice and the wind.

I love these guys as much as anyone, and I feel bad since I told Jake and Gary personally that I'd be there today, but I just don't feel like risking it.

[UNIPNTHR]

That kind of stinks. I like how high schools do things like that. What would it hurt starting him at the three and letting him play a minute or two?

Yeah it kind of does. At least he was on scholly this year. From what I heard he wasn't going out for bball this year, but Jake gave him a scholly so he decided to stick it out.

It would be rewarding for him though, he's a great guy and excellent student. I'm sure he busts his butt every day in practice.

[jman2004]

And Rob, think about the message the University, whether they know it or not, are sending. They're holding the athletic event, knowing that some fans around the Cedar Valley will be attending the game no matter how bad the road conditions are.

The roads conditions are horrible, they are going to be even worse tonight. By holding this game, whether they want to admit it or not, they are putting a lot of their fans in awkward positions. To drive, or not to drive, that is the question.

I just hope that the few people that do go make it safely home after the game, otherwise the University is going to have a lot on their minds.

[jman2004]

Tyler went to Greene, which now joined with my old high school. I was good friends with his cousin who died in a farming accident. Tyler's an awesome guy and has a great future outside of basketball, that's why he wasn't going to go out.

So I guess it was rewarding that he got a scholarship. It'd just be nice to see him start one game. Good luck boys!

[jman2004]

And no one has really mentioned the fact that this IS senior night. Meaning that the seniors have families that want to watch them play their last regular season Valley game.

I hope their families get their safely, if they're going, and make it out safely. I don't like this situation at all.