College students in Morgantown, West Virginia, are getting an additional day to organize for sport day.
The Monongalia County College District introduced that every one faculties shall be closed for the day on Friday in anticipation of “site visitors congestion,” in line with a submit made on Fb. However what precisely would trigger these delays?
Faculty soccer, in fact.
West Virginia operating again Jahiem White (22) celebrates after scoring in opposition to North Carolina through the second half of an NCAA faculty soccer sport on the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, Dec. 27, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Picture/Chris Carlson, File)
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The West Virginia Mountaineers will open their season at house in opposition to Eighth-ranked Penn State on Saturday at midday, and on Friday former NFL participant Pat McAfee will host his ESPN present on the college’s campus.
“In session with MECCA 911 and native legislation enforcement, Monongalia County Faculties shall be CLOSED for college students this Friday, August 30 as a result of anticipated site visitors congestion and potential delays affecting our bus companies,” the submit learn. “Monongalia County Faculties’ high precedence is making certain pupil security. Thanks to your understanding and cooperation with this modification.”
West Virginia Mountaineers punter Leighton Bechdel (98) reacts with place kicker Michael Hayes (22) after a pretend discipline objective ends in a primary down within the fourth quarter at Financial institution of America Stadium. (Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports activities)
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Whereas the varsity district didn’t identify “The Pat McAfee Present” because the trigger for delays, town did.
“The Pat McAfee Present shall be in Morgantown from midday to three p.m. this Friday, August thirtieth! Please anticipate site visitors delays round Campus Dr. and College Ave. throughout this time. Plan your route accordingly, and be particularly aware of pedestrians,” The Metropolis of Morgantown wrote on Fb.
Pat McAfee reacts within the first half between the Washington Huskies and Michigan Wolverines through the 2024 CFP Nationwide Championship sport at NRG Stadium on January 8, 2024, in Houston, Texas. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Photos)
“Largest house opener for the West Virginia Mountaineer Soccer staff since 1998.” McAfee, a UWV alum, stated final week teasing the reside present. “Quite a lot of years since someone like Penn State tried to stroll in – opening weekend? you’ve got to be kidding me. They don’t perceive what these Morgantown followers are going to be like.”
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Saturday’s sport will kick off at midday on FOX, and FOX Sports activities’ “Massive Midday Kickoff” will start protection reside from Morgantown at 10 a.m. ET.
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