Omaha Severe Weather: Game Might Be Delayed

[Pericles]

It's raining at our west Omaha hotel right now (at 12:55 p.m.) and severe weather is forecast a couple of times this afternoon.

I would imagine there might be a delay in either the start of the 1st game or a delay during it. Here's the weather forecast:

The Link

If the first game's start is delayed until after the storms are predicted to pass, it might not start until 3:00 p.m. (or possibly later). If that were the case, I would think the Texas game wouldn't start until at least 7:00 p.m.

 

[3rd Generation]

Just looked at live radar for Omaha at 1:20 Central and it looks like the rain will be clearing in about one hour so I expect that the Texas game will not start before 7:30 or 8:00 tonight.

 

[ProdigalHorn]

I'd much rather the game be delayed than the rain come in midgame and force a stoppage. So in a way I'm kind of relieved that the weather's getting itself out of the way early.

 

[Fievel121]

Please keep us Posted!

 

[14tokihorn]

LSU / Ark still delayed as of 2:15.

 

[utwes]

At what point would we be facing the risk of the powers that be postponing our game until tomorrow? Would it then become a doubleheader (if necessary)?

I would think that would be a distinct disadvantage for Texas and really, our bracket overall, so who gets to make that call?

 

[sportswriter]

according to the CWS blog on ncaa.com, the tarp is still on the field (as of 2:15 p.m.). and, neither LSU or Arkansas got to warm up b/c of the rain, so once the tarp comes off, it will still be about an hour, 20 minutes before first pitch. so, right now, we're looking like a 4 p.m. start (at the earliest) for Arkansas-LSU. that would likely push Texas back to after 8 tonight.

 

[swraith]

yeah, me trying to multi task too much

 

[billygoat hill]

uh, that's a replay from the other night

 

[sportswriter]

NCAA.com says LSU-Arkansas first pitch set for 3:38 p.m. today. there's also a note that says they will get in the Texas game tonight. i guess that's assuming there's no more rain, and it does look like the rain has cleared.

 

[DallasTexasEx]

I don't want to delay the game till tomorrow. That gives an already tired ASU team another day of rest. A delay would benefit ASU more than us I think. If its a double header tomorrow...I don't know???

 

[Fievel121]

I planned my whole afternoon at work to listen to this game....

 

[bassale47]

There will not be a double-header tomorrow. The game will get played tonight. Do not panic.

 

[orangecat]

if the Arkansas-LSU game goes extras and finishes at 7:30 or so, I'm guessing the earliest they could start our game is 8:30-8:45?

 

[sportswriter]

yeah, i'm thinking they'd want at least an hour between games, probably more like an hour, 30 minutes.

 

[salonghorn-70]

Do they have to clear the stands and re-admit everyone?

 

[kmac30]

8:30-9 is what i heard for texas start time. i swear i just saw them working the field for the lsu/arky game

 

[Texasbaby]

Better reset those DVRs, everyone. Could be a long night, but we play our best ball around 1:00 am.

 

[orangecat]

good point about clearing the stands. It can't be quick to move 24,000 people.

1:00 a.m. is looking good, our games have been averaging between 3.5 and 4.0 hours.

 

[DallasTexasEx]

Excellent point TexasBaby.

 

[Bob in Houston]

Reminds me of the olden days, when ESPN didn't rule the schedule and they played at 5 and 8.

But the commercial breaks have gotten longer and the play has gotten slower.

I once witnessed a game there between Oklahoma and Arizona State in which nine scoreless innings were played in an hour and 35 minutes. I kid you not.

 

[fly524]

Cute baby there Texas. Looks like she's gonna be a good Horn. Get your shotgun out in about 16 years.

 

[l00p]

The show after our game is Boxing and it is long. Something told me to record that. Whole block and not just a portion! Thank you, something.