Week 11 of the Southeastern Conference schedule has gotten off to a rough start, as the Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop on Friday afternoon. Several SEC teams have not reached their destinations for Saturday’s games because they were on planes ready to take off when the FAA announced the ground stop.
The SEC issued a statement on Friday evening about the FAA ground stop.
“The Southeastern Conference is aware of the FAA’s nationwide ground stop and the potential impact on team travel for this weekend’s competition, the SEC wrote on X.
“We are in close communication with our member institutions to assess potential disruptions and coordinate appropriate responses. The safety and well-being of student-athletes, coaches, and team personnel remain our highest priority.
We will continue to monitor developments and work with our institutions to determine whether any adjustments to scheduled competitions become necessary.”
Ole Miss, Texas and Tennessee Have Yet to Reach Their Destination
ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported at 5:49 p.m. ET that three SEC schools have yet to arrive at their destinations: Ole Miss, Texas, and Tennessee.
Texas is traveling to Baton Rouge to take on LSU at 7:30 p.m. ET. Ole Miss is heading to Norman to face Oklahoma at 4:15 p.m., and Tennessee is heading to College Station to take on Texas A&M at 3:00 p.m.
If the teams cannot get flights to reach the games, the SEC may have to adjust the schedule. It’s not just about the teams traveling; officials also need to attend. There may be situations where both teams arrive before officials are in town, which could lead to cancellations or a reshuffled schedule.
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Source: Yahoo Sports
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