The Sugar Bowl has been postponed after the attack in New Orleans that killed 15 people and injured 30 more.
The event was meant to be held on Wednesday but was delayed after a car was driven into a crowd, an event which police are treating as a potential terrorist attack.
Why Was the Sugar Bowl Postponed?
The Sugar Bowl was postponed because of the Bourbon Street attack, which killed 15 people and injured a further 30. The attack required a significant police response, as a suspect in the vehicle opened fire on local law enforcement shortly after the vehicle stopped.
Due to the manpower required for the investigation into the attacker’s actions and motives, New Orleans authorities deemed that there would not be adequate police available in order to keep the Sugar Bowl secure.
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In a joint decision involving the venue, the Caesars Superdome, event organizers said that the Sugar Bowl would be postponed, as “law enforcement assets that would typically be allocated to an event of this stature currently engaged in active investigations related to the incident.”
What Time Does the Sugar Bowl Kick Off?
The Sugar Bowl will now kick off at 3 p.m. CT on Thursday. It will still be at the Caesars Superdome.
Event organizers confirmed that the delay would give local authorities time to recover from the attack and provide the right amount of security.
Which Teams Are Competing?
Thursday’s match is the quarterfinal game between Georgia and Notre Dame.
How To Watch the Sugar Bowl
Coverage of the Georgia vs. Notre Dame Sugar Bowl game starts at 3 p.m. CT on ESPN.
Streaming for the event is also available on Hulu and YouTube TV.
What Are People Saying?
Jeff Hundley, the chief executive officer of the Allstate Sugar Bowl, said in a statement: “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families as we work through this. We have full faith and confidence in the governor and the mayor and all the federal, state, and local first-responders that they’ve applied to this horrific event.
“Any time we have an event like the Sugar Bowl, public safety is paramount, and all parties involved agree that could only be achieved with a postponement. Now we will move ahead to take care of the details to make the Sugar Bowl the first-class, fun, and safe event that it has been for over 90 years.”
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