The report I heard (ABC Radio News) said Brand was in discussion with
Homeland Security, but didn't say who initiated the conversation. The other
concern, I imagine, is that high-profile, high-volume events are likely
terrorist targets. Although I'd say that only applies to squeakball.

Pat Carr



On Tuesday, March 18, Patrick Abegg wrote:
>
> The Bush Administration believes that the terrorists have many attacks
> planned to happen once the US attacks Iraq. Based on this, the NCAA may be
> deciding that they don't want their people in transit during this time
> period. Also, there may well be a lockdown on the airports similar to the
> post-9/11 period that may make flying impossible.
>
> It is also possible that the NCAA has been asked to do this by the
> Administration.
>
> Patrick Abegg
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: Re: War may prompt NCAA to Postpone Games
>
> Pardon me, but I fail to see what a war in Iraq has to do with the
> tourneys, except for possible TV time motivation. It would certainly
> curtail attendance and decrease those big $$ for the NCAA. Call me naive
> (but don't call me Shirley :-) but why should athletic events change for
> this war, unless some unforeseen event happens.
>
> Tony Buffa
> RPI '64
>
> ============
>
> Deron Treadwell wrote:
> > I just read an AP article where NCAA president Myles Brand is considering
> > options for the men's and women's basketball tournament, in light of what
> > seems to be a likely war with Iraq, including the rearranging the
> schedule.
> >
> > There was a small line at the bottom of the article that said:  "Brand
> said
> > other championships, such as those in men's and women's swimming and
> diving
> > and men's and women's ice hockey, would also have to be considered."
> >
> >
>