I was watching KU play Nebraska in the Big 12 last night (Go Hawks!!!) and I didn't hear about the
Georgia dome being ripped up by a great storm in the middle of the SEC championship:
ATLANTA (AP)—Alabama and Mississippi State were locked in a thrilling game at the Southeastern Conference tournament. Suddenly, everyone started looking toward the roof of the Georgia Dome, wondering where that rumbling sound was coming from.
What they saw was terrifying.
Metal scaffolding and a temporary video board swaying back and forth. The huge fabric roof flapping like a flag in a stiff breeze. Two large panels above the upper deck starting to peel away. Small chunks of insulation and debris drifting toward the court.
A possible tornado, said the National Weather Service.
No doubt about it, said those who went through it—players, coaches and some 18,000 fans.
“I thought it was a tornado or a terrorist attack,” said Mississippi State guard Ben Hansbrough, who was guarding Alabama’s Mykal Riley when the clatter began above their heads, growing into an angry growl that, yes, sounded like an approaching freight train.
http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaab/news?slug=ap...p&type=lgnsMan, if no one was seriously injured then they were very lucky! I guess they'll have to move to a very small venue to finish the championship and there will be a lot of unhappy fans!
