A couple of observations, here:
1. There is still a very real possibility that the game will not be able to be played Monday night. The damage predicted for this storm could create a whole new "disaster zone" along the coast, with hundreds of thousands of evacuees moving inland and upward.
2. As for the "pre-Rita" assessment of the hotel situation provided by U-T, it was inaccurate. With friends in Lafayette, an hour from Baton Rouge, we were absolutely unable to find ANY hotel rooms within a reasonable drive.
3. LSUFreak is a disgrace to his or her school and is turning one heckuva website into a trash-fest. These threads are becoming ignorant and bordering on intolerable to read.
4. Whenever, wherever, and if ever this game is played, I really hope that we pound LSU, who continues to be nothing short of a royal pain in the ass. The stubborn insistence on playing this week in Baton Rouge is getting a little ridiculous.
5. Despite the strong feelings on both sides, may we all keep those afflicted by Katrina and Rita in our prayers. Surely our quibbles are nothing more than a grain of salt when compared to the countless victims who have lost their homes, livelihood, and loved ones.