It’s difficult to confirm, but history may have occurred at TDECU Stadium on Saturday afternoon... before Houston and East Carolina even commenced their AAC showdown.
Lightning struck not once, not twice, but on countless occasions with no signs of subsiding for hours. Its accompanying downpour drenched the surface at TDECU Stadium, disrupted the tailgates, and eviscerated the attendance. What was originally scheduled to be a 3:02 p.m. local kickoff suddenly turned into a guessing game concerning if and when the contest would transpire.
Five hours and 18 minutes later, Houston and East Carolina rushed onto the field for an 8:20 p.