Marshall University Athletics
Marshall-TCU Game Postponed
9/12/2001 12:00:00 AM | Football
Marshall-TCU Game Postponed
9/12/2001
Marshall University President Dr. Dan Angel and Director of Athletics Lance West, in conjunction with university and athletic officials at Texas Christian University, have decided to postpone the football game that was scheduled to be played between the two schools on Saturday.
The decision was made because of safety and travel concerns in the wake of terrorist attacks in New York and Washington D.C. on Tuesday. The Federal Aviation Administration continued a moratorium on all air travel for a second day on Wednesday.
?With respect to the somber mood of the nation and the requests for limiting air travel, Marshall and TCU have decided NOT to play the football game this weekend,? Angel said. ?No decision has been reached regarding an alternate date for the game.
?We appreciate everyone who has made plans to attend this game and the events surrounding it. We will keep you informed as to any announcement regarding rescheduling of the game. Thank you for supporting Marshall athletics.?
The Marshall football team (1-1), with a scheduled open date on Sept. 22, will return to action with a Mid-American Conference game against Bowling Green on Sept. 29 at Marshall University Stadium.
?Football is very important to us, but this is a time when we need to be focused on God and country,? Herd coach Bob Pruett said. ?We will get back to the business of football later, but we need to focus right now on events in our country.?
