Fires Delay SDSU-BYU Game

With refugees from the wild fires sweeping through the San Diego area taking shelter in Qualcomm Stadium, officials have postponed this weekend's college football matchup of Brigham Young and San Diego State universities. The decision was also motivated by concern for air quality and fan safety, leading to the postponement of all other SDSU athletic competitions.

"There is a far greater priority than sporting events in the San Diego area at this time," said WAC commissioner Craig Thompson, adding that "the focus should be on emergency response and resources, and getting the community back on its feet." SDSU Athletic Director Jeff Schemmel shares that opinion, saying: "It wouldn't be right if we displaced even one evacuee for a game." (More San Diego stories.)