Sugar Bowl in New Orleans postponed after terrorist attack
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Sugar Bowl in New Orleans postponed after terrorist attack

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City officials confirm to WDSU that the Sugar Bowl has been postponed until Thursday after a terrorist attack occurred in New Orleans’ French Quarter. The new kick-off time for the game is Thursday at 3pm central. As tourists descended on New Orleans to watch the Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome on New Year’s Day, police crowded onto Bourbon Street. At least 15 people were killed and 30 injured when a pickup truck “deliberately” drove into a crowd. The FBI is calling it a terrorist attack. NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said she wants the community and visitors to “continue to enjoy” New Orleans despite the tragedy. Dozens of Notre Dame fans could be seen leaving the city at New Orleans International Airport. One fan said that despite appreciating the city’s hospitality, he felt it wasn’t worth the risk to attend the game. New Orleans City Council President Helena Moreno said city officials are now focusing their efforts on securing the Super Dome after the FBI took over the investigation into the attack. Sugar Bowl officials issued the following statement regarding the attack: “The Sugar Bowl Committee is devastated by the horrific events of the early morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. “We are in ongoing discussions with local, state and federal authorities and will provide additional details as they become available,” said Jeff Hundley, board chairman. Sugar Bowl Information: The 91st annual Sugar Bowl was scheduled for Wednesday in New Orleans at the Caesars Superdome. The two teams competing in the Sugar Bowl are the SEC Champions, the Georgia Bulldogs and seventh-seeded Notre Dame. This is the first year that the College Football Playoff will operate the 12-team format. One of the quarterfinal games will determine who advances to the next round and competes in the playoff semifinals at the Orange Bowl in Miami Lakes, Florida. The Sugar Bowl draws thousands of fans to the city each year issued the following statement about the attack: The University of Georgia also issued a statement about the attack: Click here for more information on the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans: What we know and what not. Related: Safety expert speaks out after car plows into New Orleans crowd

City officials confirm to WDSU that the Sugar Bowl has been postponed until Thursday following a terrorist attack in New Orleans’ French Quarter.

The new kick-off time for the game is Thursday at 3pm central.

As tourists descended on New Orleans to watch the Sugar Bowl at Caesars Superdome on New Year’s Day, police crowded onto Bourbon Street.

At least 15 people were killed and 30 injured when a pickup truck “deliberately” drove into a crowd. The FBI is calling it a terrorist attack.

NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said she wants the community and visitors to “continue to enjoy” New Orleans despite the tragedy.

Dozens of Notre Dame fans could be seen leaving the city at New Orleans International Airport.

One fan said that despite appreciating the city’s hospitality, he felt it wasn’t worth the risk to attend the game.

New Orleans City Council President Helena Moreno said city officials are now focusing their efforts on securing the Super Dome after the FBI took over the investigation into the attack.

Sugar Bowl officials issued the following statement regarding the attack:

“The Sugar Bowl Committee is devastated by the horrific events of early morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. “We are in ongoing discussions with local, state and federal authorities and will provide additional details as they become available,” said Jeff Hundley, Chief Executive Officer.

Information about the Sugar Bowl

The 91st annual Sugar Bowl was scheduled for Wednesday in New Orleans at Caesars Superdome.

The two teams competing in the Sugar Bowl are the SEC Champions, the Georgia Bulldogs and seventh-seeded Notre Dame.

This will be the first year the College Football Playoff uses the 12-team format.

The Sugar Bowl is one of the quarterfinal games that determines who advances to the next round and competes in the playoff semifinals at the Orange Bowl in Miami Lakes, Florida.

The Sugar Bowl attracts thousands of fans to the city every year.

Notre Dame issued the following statement regarding the attack:

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The University of Georgia also issued a statement about the attack:

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Click here for more information about the Sugar Bowl.

New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans: What we know and what we don’t

Related: Safety expert speaks out after car plows into crowd in New Orleans

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