Dolphins-Steelers still set for Sunday as Jeanne approaches
September 24, 2004
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- The Miami Dolphins plan to play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday despite the threat of Hurricane Jeanne.
The hurricane is expected to hit Florida's east coast this weekend, most likely Sunday morning. While a landfall near Miami isn't out of the question, the National Hurricane Center's projected path has the storm most likely striking more than 100 miles north of Pro Player Stadium. Still, the Miami area could be hit with strong wind and rain.
A decision on whether to play Sunday could come as late as Saturday. The Steelers were flying to Miami on Friday, one day early, to beat the storm.
Coach Dave Wannstedt ruled out the possibility of playing Saturday, but said the hurricane could force a postponement until Monday or Tuesday.
``There hasn't even been any talk at all about Saturday,'' Wannstedt said. ``At this late point, the only alternative would be to move it back.''
Miami's opening game against Tennessee was moved up one day and played on a Saturday because of Hurricane Ivan. One week earlier, the NFL forced the Dolphins to travel to New Orleans for an exhibition game after players balked at leaving their families while in the path of Hurricane Frances.
