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Original Article
There had been much conjecture as to whether Miami and Florida State would play their rivalry game on Saturday night as scheduled. On Friday afternoon, University of Miami Athletic Director offered clarity via this statement.
The game is on as scheduled tomorrow night. Appreciate the support of ACC, FSU, Dolphins & Miami Dade to make it happen. Details coming.
— Blake James (@CanesAllAccess) October 7, 2016
As the tweet says, further details — such as opening times for gates and parking lots for tailgaiting — will be coming. We will update this piece with those details, as they become available.
But, as of now, the game is officially on as scheduled.
UPDATE 1:
Several details about the game were quickly known. Here they are, as per Christy Cabrera-Chirinos of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. And, full disclosure, other journalists reported this same information.
UM says there will be a moment of silence at tomorrow's game for those impacted by Hurricane Matthew. (more)
— Christy Chirinos (@ChristyChirinos) October 7, 2016
Miami also says schools will wear decals w/state of Florida covered by the Red Cross logo & teams will present donations for relief efforts.
— Christy Chirinos (@ChristyChirinos) October 7, 2016
In terms of tailgates, Green lot and RV lot open at 4. Blue, maroon, yellow, purple and orange lots will open at 5.
— Christy Chirinos (@ChristyChirinos) October 7, 2016
That last point is one with which people are sure to take umbrage. OH WELL.
UPDATE 2:
As I published Update 1, the University of Miami released this information, confirming the above reports
UPDATE:
— Miami Hurricanes (@MiamiHurricanes) October 7, 2016
- FSU-Miami to be played at 8 pm on ABC
- Schools to donate to funds to Hurricane Relief https://t.co/mGT0e6jwSS
UPDATE - Tailgate times are as follows:
— Miami Hurricanes (@MiamiHurricanes) October 7, 2016
- Green/RV lots open at 4 p.m.
- All other lots open at 5 p.m. https://t.co/mGT0e6jwSS
More as it is available.