North Carolina Won't Play UCF This Weekend Because Of Hurricane Florence
After being on the road for two straight games and suffering two straight losses North Carolina will have to wait to play their next game because of the weather that will hit North Carolina later this week.
The University of North Carolina's football game scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 15, against UCF will not be played due to Hurricane Florence. All tickets for the game that were purchased through Carolina Athletics will be automatically refunded. Ticket holders do not need to contact the UNC athletic ticket office or the Rams Club for a refund. “according to https://goheels.com/news/2018/9/9/athletics-carolina-to-closely-monitor-storm-path-this-week.aspx
Hosting a major college football game is a massive undertaking that on a good day involves fans and thousands of state, local and campus personnel, including public safety officials, traveling from all over the area. The current forecast for both the impact and aftermath of the hurricane would require those officials to divert critical resources from what could be much more significant duties. We can't know for certain the amount of damage the storm will inflict, but the sensible decision at this time is to not play the game," says Director of Athletics Bubba Cunningham. “according to https://goheels.com/news/2018/9/9/athletics-carolina-to-closely-monitor-storm-path-this-week.aspx
One of the major concerns that emergency planners currently face because of the storm is the lack of hotel rooms due to reservations that are being held for the football game. Therefore, the University is encouraging fans to clear those reservations as soon as possible so students, staff and emergency responders may book reservations for those rooms. “according to https://goheels.com/news/2018/9/9/athletics-carolina-to-closely-monitor-storm-path-this-week.aspx
"We are disappointed for both teams and their fans," says Cunningham. "We wish UCF good luck the rest of the season and appreciate (athletics director) Danny White's and (executive associate AD) David Hansen's consultation and cooperation in making this decision. We look forward to our game at Kenan Stadium against Pitt on Sept. 22." “according to https://goheels.com/news/2018/9/9/athletics-carolina-to-closely-monitor-storm-path-this-week.aspx
UNC and UCF athletics department officials will continue to discuss the feasibility of playing the game at a later date this season. Information about future plans for the football game will be posted when known to GoHeels.com and distributed through social media channels. “according to https://goheels.com/news/2018/9/9/athletics-carolina-to-closely-monitor-storm-path-this-week.aspx
Remember to listen to your local officials, weather service and emergency planners, use good judgment and be safe before, during and after the storm. “according to https://goheels.com/news/2018/9/9/athletics-carolina-to-closely-monitor-storm-path-this-week.aspx