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August 30, 2005 Printable version

UNT football season opener postponed due to Katrina

DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The effects of Hurricane Katrina continue to be felt beyond the Gulf Coast.

The North Texas football season opener against Louisiana State scheduled this Saturday in Baton Rouge has been postponed. However, the UNT football team is making plans to do what they can to help those who've been affected by the hurricane.

"After discussions with the administration at LSU, they've communicated with us their desire to postpone the football game… considering the circumstances, we're in complete agreement with their decision," says UNT Athletic director Rick Villarreal.

Villarreal says the scope of the hurricane's effects are becoming more evident with each passing hour and "postponing this game is the right thing to do. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this horrendous event and we will work with the LSU people to find an amicable solution when the time becomes more prudent."

"Our thoughts and prayers are with all the people who are suffering from this disaster," says UNT head football coach Darrell Dickey. "Out of respect for those involved, our team is making plans to assist in the relief effort."

The UNT football coaching staff is meeting tonight to discuss what they can to help and will talk with team members tomorrow.

Although the stadium itself suffered only minor damage, several sites on the campus are being used as part of the recovery effort. Those locations include athletic facilities, including the Carl Maddox Fieldhouse, the Pete Maravich Assembly Center and the Bernie Moore Track Facility.

A makeup date will be determined in the next few days. Meanwhile, the North Texas football team will practice as scheduled for the remainder of the week

It will be up to the LSU ticket office to issue rain checks for the rescheduled date. The LSU web site announced the school will resume business operations Wednesday, but the beginning of classes will be postponed until Tuesday, Sept. 6.

UNT News Service Phone Number: (940) 565-2108

Contact: Nancy Kolsti (940) 565-3509

Email: nkolsti@unt.edu

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