September 13, 2001 CONTACT: Mike Mahon, (515) 271-3014 DRAKE FOOTBALL GAME AT DAVIDSON POSTPONED Des Moines, Iowa --The football game between Drake University and Davidson  College, scheduled for Saturday (Sept. 15) in Davidson, N.C., has been postponed in light of the recent national tragedy. "This is the right thing to do," said Drake athletic director Dave Blank. "The whole travel situation across the United States is tenuous. There is a concern about getting to North Carolina and getting back without any delays or problems and we don't have any guarantees. "I am also concerned about the mental state our student athletes. And if I was a parent of one of our players I also would have a concern about the travel. "We have the full support of Davidson. We will look at rescheduling but there are no plans right now." Saturday's game would have marked the first football game between Drake and Davidson. The Bulldogs will resume action in a nonconference home game against Quincy Sept. 22. "This whole week has been very difficult in terms of preparation for a game," said Drake football coach Rob Ash. "There is no point in subjecting players and coaches to the highly uncertain travel logistics. The national events are so tragic and they take center stage right now."