The rumor mill has been running overtime lately. The general consensus among a lot of folks is that Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium won’t be ready in time for the Old Dominion football team to host Norfolk State on Aug. 31.
Some people I’ve talked to haven’t purchased tickets because they are absolutely sure the game will be moved to Norfolk State's Dick Price Stadium. Even some employees of the ODU athletic department, who should know better, have asked me “are we going to play at Norfolk State?”
Stephen Ballard, head of S.B. Ballard Construction, which is overseeing the stadium construction, has also heard the rumors.