Vanderbilt University is “strongly discouraging” anyone tailgating from setting up portable tents before their Oct. 10 SEC football game against Ole Miss. This isn’t just a friendly suggestion, folks, it’s a full-on warning as Nashville braces for some seriously rough weather.
Get ready for some messy conditions, because the Nashville area is looking at rain and potential thunderstorm activity throughout the morning of Oct. 10. The real kicker? A “greater chance of widespread rain” is expected during the afternoon and evening, right when the game kicks off at 2:30 p.m. on ESPN. And if that wasn’t enough, we’re talking about possible wind gusts from 30 to 40 mph. Vanderbilt themselves put it out there on their app, urging “all fans and visitors to use caution during this weather event” and promising updates on @VUCommodores. It’s a bummer, but safety first, right? Despite the weather concerns, pregame activities are still a go, with parking lots opening at 8 a.m. and garages at 10 a.m. Vanderbilt, currently sitting at 3-2 overall and 0-2 in the SEC, is hosting Ole Miss, who come in at 3-1 and 1-1 in conference play for this first SEC home game for the Commodores.
So, while the pregame party might feel a little different with the tents on lockdown, the football is still happening. You’ve got to wonder how those wind gusts are going to impact the passing game, especially for Vanderbilt in their first SEC home battle. Let’s hope the Commodores can brave the elements and put on a show against Ole Miss.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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