City officials confirm to WDSU that the Sugar Bowl has been postponed to Thursday after a terror attack happened in the New Orleans French Quarter. The new kickoff time for the game is Thursday at 3 p.m. central. Increased security measures are in place at the Casears Superdome. Extensive security checks are in place, so those attending the game should give themselves extra time. As tourists descended on New Orleans to attend the Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome New Year’s Day, police swarmed Bourbon Street. At least 14 people were killed and 35 injured when a pickup truck “intentionally” plowed into a crowd. The FBI is calling it an act of terrorism. NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said she wanted the community and visitors to “continue enjoying” New Orleans, despite the tragedy. Dozens of Notre Dame fans could be seen leaving the city at the New Orleans International Airport. One fan said that despite appreciating the city’s hospitality, they felt it wasn’t worth the risk to attend the game. New Orleans City Council President Helena Moreno said that city officials are focusing their efforts now on securing the Super Dome now that the FBI has taken over the investigation into the attack. Officials with the Sugar Bowl issued the following statement about the attack: “The Sugar Bowl Committee is devastated by the terrible events from early this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. We are in ongoing discussions with authorities on the local, state, and federal levels and will communicate further details as they become available,” said Jeff Hundley, chief executive officer. Sugar Bowl informationThe 91st Annual Sugar Bowl was scheduled for Wednesday in New Orleans at the Caesars Superdome.The two teams competing in the Sugar Bowl are the SEC Champions, the Georgia Bulldogs, and the seventh-seeded Notre Dame. This will be the first year the College Football Playoffs have done the 12-team format.The Sugar Bowl is one of the quarterfinal games that will determine who will go on to the next round and compete in the playoff semifinals at the Orange Bowl in Miami Lakes, Florida.The Sugar Bowl brings in thousands of the fans to the city every year. Notre Dame issued the following statement regarding the attack: The University of Georgia also issued a statement regarding the attack: Click here for more Sugar Bowl information. New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans: What we know and don’t knowRelated: Security expert weighs in after car plows into New Orleans crowd
City officials confirm to WDSU that the Sugar Bowl has been postponed to Thursday after a terror attack happened in the New Orleans French Quarter.
The new kickoff time for the game is Thursday at 3 p.m. central.
Increased security measures are in place at the Casears Superdome. Extensive security checks are in place, so those attending the game should give themselves extra time.
As tourists descended on New Orleans to attend the Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome New Year’s Day, police swarmed Bourbon Street.
At least 14 people were killed and 35 injured when a pickup truck “intentionally” plowed into a crowd. The FBI is calling it an act of terrorism.
NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said she wanted the community and visitors to “continue enjoying” New Orleans, despite the tragedy.
Dozens of Notre Dame fans could be seen leaving the city at the New Orleans International Airport.
One fan said that despite appreciating the city’s hospitality, they felt it wasn’t worth the risk to attend the game.
New Orleans City Council President Helena Moreno said that city officials are focusing their efforts now on securing the Super Dome now that the FBI has taken over the investigation into the attack.
Officials with the Sugar Bowl issued the following statement about the attack:
“The Sugar Bowl Committee is devastated by the terrible events from early this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. We are in ongoing discussions with authorities on the local, state, and federal levels and will communicate further details as they become available,” said Jeff Hundley, chief executive officer.
Sugar Bowl information
The 91st Annual Sugar Bowl was scheduled for Wednesday in New Orleans at the Caesars Superdome.
The two teams competing in the Sugar Bowl are the SEC Champions, the Georgia Bulldogs, and the seventh-seeded Notre Dame.
This will be the first year the College Football Playoffs have done the 12-team format.
The Sugar Bowl is one of the quarterfinal games that will determine who will go on to the next round and compete in the playoff semifinals at the Orange Bowl in Miami Lakes, Florida.
The Sugar Bowl brings in thousands of the fans to the city every year.
Notre Dame issued the following statement regarding the attack:
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The University of Georgia also issued a statement regarding the attack:
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Click here for more Sugar Bowl information.
New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans: What we know and don’t know
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