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Nor'easter Threatens Boston College Football Game
26 Sep
Summary
- A powerful nor'easter is expected to bring heavy rain and high winds.
- The storm is forecast to impact the Boston area throughout the weekend.
- Coaches and players are preparing to embrace challenging weather conditions.
Boston College and Virginia Tech are bracing for a significant nor'easter expected to deliver heavy rains and strong winds over the weekend. The storm, moving up the East Coast, is predicted to impact the Boston area from Friday evening through Saturday evening, with Accuweather forecasting damaging winds and coastal flooding.
Despite the adverse weather, Boston College coach Bill O'Brien emphasized the team's preparedness, stating, "We embrace it. We're going to play in any type of weather." Linebacker Anthony Palano also shared excitement for the challenge, comparing it to "backyard football." Virginia Tech's Joshua Clarke added, "Rain, snow, sleet, shine -- we're gonna be ready to play."
The nor'easter is named for its northeasterly winds and is expected to bring rain from North Carolina to New England, with notable impacts anticipated in areas like the Outer Banks, New Jersey, Boston, and New York City.
