Florida's season opener against Idaho was delayed until 9:50 p.m.. from its original 7 p.m. start time. That represents a significant bummer for the fans in attendance at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, but at least we got some cool lightning pictures out of it.
It started out looking like a great day to play football in Gainesville. The sun was out, the field was looking well-maintained, and Florida fans were beginning to pile into The Swamp in hopes of seeing the Gators' make their disappointing 2013 campaign a distant memory.
Field looks great for the #Gators' season opener - http://ift.tt/1ucWj7J
— Thomas Goldkamp (@Goldkamp247) August 30, 2014 But then the radar started looking rather ominous about an hour ahead of the originally scheduled 7 p.m. start.
Update: cell approaching #UF & #Gainesville now should pass through by approx 7:50. Lightning possible until then. http://ift.tt/1ucWlMI
— WRUF Weather (@WRUFWeather) August 30, 2014 Around 7 p.m. the rain started to pour and the game was officially delayed.
When it rains it pours! #UFvsIDA @GatorZoneFB #inallkindsofweather #ItsGreatUF http://ift.tt/1ucWjo1
— Kan Li (@kanli) August 31, 2014
And then ... oh boy that doesn't look good.
Here's the scene in Gainesville, where the #Gators opener has been delayed by 2 hours so far http://t.co/yWmlaGhSpz http://ift.tt/1ucWjo9
— PB Post Sports (@pbpsports) August 31, 2014
You see, it's kinda funny because Ben Hill Griffin stadium is nicknamed "The Swamp" and tonight it actually looks like one.
Your latest this seems unlikely update - http://ift.tt/1ucWjob
— Thomas Goldkamp (@Goldkamp247) August 31, 2014 And then, after three hours of waiting in the rain, Florida fans finally got the sweet relief that only comes from watching Idaho Vandals football.
Another huge roar as officially announced on PA that weather delay is lifted. 10:00 put on the scoreboards.
— Thomas Goldkamp (@Goldkamp247) August 31, 2014 Gators are in the tunnel getting to run out. They are jacked.
— Robbie Andreu (@RobbieAndreu) August 31, 2014
On the first play of the game, Valdez Showers, whose surname is a meteorology term, nearly rain back the opening kickoff for a touchdown. And then - surprise, surprise - lightning struck again and the game was delayed some more. We'll keep you updated as to whether this game is ever actually going to get played.
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