EdwardG Posted August 13, 2004 Report Posted August 13, 2004 Bengals-Bucs game postponed because of hurricane August 13, 2004TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' preseason opener scheduled for Saturday night against the Cincinnati Bengals was postponed because of Hurricane Charley. The game may be rescheduled for Monday. ``We'll huddle with local authorities after the storm passes through and evaluate the situation,'' Bucs spokesman Jeff Kamis said Friday. The Bengals arrived in Orlando late Thursday for the game and planned to wait out the storm there. As it approached the Florida coast at midmorning, Charley had winds of 110 mph, and the storm was expected to strengthen and hit the Tampa Bay area later in the day, dumping heavy rain and possibly spawning tornadoes.Source Quote
cincykent Posted August 13, 2004 Report Posted August 13, 2004 It looks like it is headed over Orlando, not Tampa. They should play it Sunday. Quote
WhoDeyNow Posted August 13, 2004 Report Posted August 13, 2004 When dealing with a hurricane, I don't think the distance between Orlando and Tampa is going to make that big of a difference. The entire eastern seaboard is going to be affected by this, never the less both Tampa and Orlando. Quote
LABengalsFan09 Posted August 13, 2004 Report Posted August 13, 2004 Man, if I don't get some Bengals football soon, my head might burst into flames.... I am tired of watching simulations on Madden and pretending it's a real game...I know what you're all thinking.... I'm sick, and there are doctors that should be able to help me...My response is it's way too late for that!Who-Dey!!!!!! :player: :player: :player: Quote
Kirkendall Posted August 13, 2004 Report Posted August 13, 2004 I am tired of watching simulations on Madden and pretending it's a real game... Dude.Do you seriously do this? Come on man, tell us; we're here to help you. Help US help YOU! Quote
WHO DEY AGAIN? Posted August 13, 2004 Report Posted August 13, 2004 When are they going to decide if Monday is the day they are playing? I need details. I'm need some damn football,some Bengals football! :player: Quote
Kirkendall Posted August 13, 2004 Report Posted August 13, 2004 When are they going to decide if Monday is the day they are playing? I need details. I'm need some damn football,some Bengals football! :player: Probably when the storm is over and the damages are estimated. Most of the problems are personnel in the area being forced to help victims and stuff... I wouldn't doubt this game gets cancelled altogether. This is a very serious storm... Quote
EdwardG Posted August 13, 2004 Author Report Posted August 13, 2004 It looks like the hurricane has veered away from Tampa some, so perhaps they could play it Sunday or Monday. Quote
Kirkendall Posted August 13, 2004 Report Posted August 13, 2004 Here's an updated radar of the storm... tampa bay is towards the Center. Quote
bengalsfan33 Posted August 13, 2004 Report Posted August 13, 2004 Man thats horrible.I hope anyone that is down there will be okay and get through this. Quote
schweinhart Posted August 13, 2004 Report Posted August 13, 2004 Wonder what up w/ TampaBengal? Maybe he caught some surf. Quote
Tiger Stripes Posted August 13, 2004 Report Posted August 13, 2004 this sucks i was pumped about tomorrow. Quote
LABengalsFan09 Posted August 13, 2004 Report Posted August 13, 2004 Yes, Josh, I'm afraid I do do that....sad.....and borderline pathetic..... Quote
ArmyBengal Posted August 14, 2004 Report Posted August 14, 2004 Still busy here in Hattiesburg MS... (Hating it) However, I have a question... Knowing there was a hurricane coming in the direction of Florida, about a Cat 4, and realizing it is only a pre-season game, does anyone else think it was borderline moronic to fly the team down there to sit through the storm ?? Maybe it's not a big deal, just thinking that exposing yourself to the whole possibility of death and dying is, I don't know, maybe BAD ?!?!?! Who knows, maybe living in the deep south for the past month is messing with my head a bit... Anyway...WHODEY !!! Quote
xjjeep90 Posted August 14, 2004 Report Posted August 14, 2004 they should ship everyone up to PBS and play in the 'nati. Quote
BengalPappaw Posted August 14, 2004 Report Posted August 14, 2004 Has anyone heard when and at what time (or if) the game against the Bucs has been reschedule?I heard it could be Monday -- but have NOT heard any confirmation. Quote
BengalDave73 Posted August 14, 2004 Report Posted August 14, 2004 Has anyone heard when and at what time (or if) the game against the Bucs has been reschedule?I heard it could be Monday -- but have NOT heard any confirmation. Mondayat 7:30 Quote
cincykent Posted August 14, 2004 Report Posted August 14, 2004 I hope this doesn't totally screw up their practice schedule. Pray that nobody gets injured. Quote
Kirkendall Posted August 14, 2004 Report Posted August 14, 2004 Yes, Josh, I'm afraid I do do that....sad.....and borderline pathetic..... That's alright. I played about 7 hours worth Friday night.. Knowing there was a hurricane coming in the direction of Florida, about a Cat 4, and realizing it is only a pre-season game, does anyone else think it was borderline moronic to fly the team down there to sit through the storm ??Well I think the increase in power kind of came unexpected. It was a cat 2 and jumped to a cat 4 in a matter of hours.. I don't think anyone expected that much of a surge in it. Quote
Sox Posted August 14, 2004 Report Posted August 14, 2004 I guess staying in Orlando wasn't such a hot idea.http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/cu...-home-headlines Quote
wookie Posted August 14, 2004 Report Posted August 14, 2004 At least we'll still be getting some Bengals Football soon!! :player: Quote
wookie Posted August 14, 2004 Report Posted August 14, 2004 Here's another thought...with the Bengals not playing until Monday night do you think there is any chance we might see Chris Perry in the game, or will Lewis stick with his decision to hold him out? Quote
jditty47 Posted August 14, 2004 Report Posted August 14, 2004 on bengals.com he said he'll play him some. Quote
JPW Posted August 14, 2004 Report Posted August 14, 2004 Monday at 7:30, anyone know if the NFL is going to Air it ? Quote
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