On Thursday, it was announced that the Florida-LSU game will be rescheduled for Nov. 19 in Baton Rouge.
This contest — originally to be played in Gainesville — was cancelled due to Hurricane Matthew.
Florida administrator Jeremy Foley is not very happy about the result. Adding some fuel to the proverbial fire, Twitter is currently buzzing over the development:
Crazy to think Florida gave up two home games. Local business community in Gainesville can't be thrilled with that. Lots of lost revenue
— Dave Matter (@Dave_Matter) October 13, 2016
According to the SEC, if the game hadn't been rescheduled, both LSU and Florida would "have been ineligible to compete for the SEC title."
— Louis Fernandez Jr (@LouFernandezJr) October 13, 2016
Good point. Though South Alabama now finishes the year 1-0 vs. the SEC. https://t.co/wF30lFxvPz
— Stewart Mandel (@slmandel) October 13, 2016
Glad SEC has resolved #UF #LSU game mess … was ridiculous that some thought Gators were scared to play this game.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) October 13, 2016
How much does game site matter for Florida & LSU?
A few percentage points could make all the difference in tight divisional races. pic.twitter.com/YzxD1N2e3q
— Sharon Katz (@skatz23) October 13, 2016
Well, an otherwise atrocious Nov. 19 SEC schedule just got a boost.
— Brandon Zimmerman (@BZSEC) October 13, 2016
So, basically, Coach O gets this five-game stretch to earn full-time #LSU gig:
Ole Miss
Alabama
@ Arkansas
Florida
@ Texas A&M— James Moran (@SmartestMoran) October 13, 2016
Jeremy Foley on the way out. pic.twitter.com/yc6vz7MsXd
— Barrett Sallee ?? (@BarrettSallee) October 13, 2016
#Gators are scared to play Presbyterian.
— Nick de la Torre (@delatorre) October 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/jharr10/status/786679026744188928
https://twitter.com/ATVS_PaulCrewe/status/786678916207501313
If Jeremy Foley had eligibility, UF should start him at LB. He'd be like Charles Jefferson in Fast Times at Ridgemont High after car stolen
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) October 13, 2016
