ILL State Game Attendance?

[ubuntuCAT]

It took me an hour to get the ice off my car so I could go get groceries. Driving around cedar falls is no problem at all. I realize it's suppose to get worse but I wouldn't even call driving in town risky right now

[TravelingPanther]

People like us pull you out of ditches....but so be it.

NOAA calls it *** LIFE-THREATENING/CRIPPLING WINTER STORM AFFECTING AREA ***http://www.crh.noaa.gov/crnews/displ...=6073&source=0

You shouldn't be driving to pull people out of ditches either according to the comments posted.

[TravelingPanther]

It took me an hour to get the ice off my car so I could go get groceries. Driving around cedar falls is no problem at all. I realize it's suppose to get worse but I wouldn't even call driving in town risky right now

the grocery store shouldn't have gave you the impression it was safe to drive.

[FMPanther]

jeez

No, I do get it. People would drive their cars to get to the game. I'm just not sure what your point is. the only time the cars would be near each other is most likely in the parking lot. I think everyone will be fine. I am at work and went to wal mart to grab us all lunch. It was packed. No one was dead. Everyone was ok.

I don't think everyone should drive around doing business as usual, but it people want to drive carefully to go get some food, grab a movie, or go to a basketball game, I think they'll be ok.

Yeah, that is this afternoon, you know, prior to blizzard conditions this evening.....

Are they playing right now? Yeah, that is what I thought too.

[TravelingPanther]

It's 2 1/2 miles and 4 turns between me and the McLeod Center....and I honestly can't decide if we should go or not. I really want to be there for senior night and to cheer on the team, I can't imagine a Quiet McLeod Center! But I know I will kick myself if I end up in ditch with my 2 kids and we have to walk home. I understand needing to get the game played- but I am hoping it will be postponed so it's not so risky of a decision. We can't go to St. Louis this next week, so I really want to see this last game of the season. Guess we'll wait and see!!

Rough decision. Either way stay safe.

[Newsbreaker]

Won't the cars be near each other when all trying to leave the arena at once, under blizzard conditions that were worse then when the game began?

[TravelingPanther]

Yeah, that is this afternoon, you know, prior to blizzard conditions this evening.....

Are they playing right now? Yeah, that is what I thought too.

that is what i thought?

[FMPanther]

missed it

that is what i thought?

You missed it. The answer is NO.

Your example of walmart and lunch is not applicable here.

[TravelingPanther]

Won't the cars be near each other when all trying to leave the arena at once, under blizzard conditions that were worse then when the game began?

yeah, and I'm sure they'll all be gunning their engines with the pedal to the metal.

[TravelingPanther]

You missed it. The answer is NO.

Your example of walmart and lunch is not applicable here.

That was less than an hour ago. I don't think it's going to be much worse by 7pm. after the game maybe. still...you seriously said "that is what i thought".

[Newsbreaker]

yeah, and I'm sure they'll all be gunning their engines with the pedal to the metal.

You're being intentionally dense so you can pretend it's wise to hold this game. Whats more...you know it.

[BCPanther]

I am eight miles away and am not even going to try it. The world is shutting down and if you go to www.iowaroadconditions.org you will see that towing service is not allowed and travel is not advised...

POSTPONE THIS GAME!!

[TravelingPanther]

You're being intentionally dense so you can pretend it's wise to hold this game. Whats more...you know it.

You're too uptight, Newsy. I'm just having some fun and playing devil's advocate. What it comes down to, is that it appears they're playing the game for whatever reason. Those who chose not to go to the game, I don't think they are wrong. They have good reason not to. I prefer to slowly drive my way over and watch it. I think I'll be ok, and thankfully we can all make up our own minds.

[JCPanthers]

I think you are all a bunch of nervous nellies. If you don't think it's safe to go to the game, then don't go. But don't bad mouth the University because they won't cancel the game to accommodate your personal opinion about driving in inclement weather. I'm sure that the Valley and the NCAA have policies and precedures in place when dealing with the decision whether or not to cancel an event.

[PantherChic]

If you live in town and don't go tonight, you are NOT a fair weather fan, unlike what Gonzo seems to believe. It is downright NASTY out there - we have ice chunks falling from our trees every time the wind gusts up. We will think long and hard about going - and if we don't, we will be crushed and thoroughly disappointed, because you will be hard pressed to find 2 more fanatical, passionate graduates and fans of UNI than my husband and myself. But we will think about our daughter's safety first.

If we don't make it - we'll be listening and cheering as loud as possible....and I hope the students living on campus show up in FORCE! There will be lots of good seats available!