The approach of Hurricane Gustav has prompted Louisiana State University to move up the kickoff for tomorrow’s season-opening football game against Appalachian State to 10 a.m., a university spokesman said Friday.
“Public safety concerns override game-day concerns,” said Charles Zewe, chief spokesman for the LSU System, adding that the decision was made after consultation with the governor’s office and st
ate officials who are coordinating the state’s response.
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