7 Notre Dame kicked off about 20 hours late, following a one-man attack on pedestrians in the French Quarter. Wednesday's attack prompted the Sugar Bowl's postponement with local law enforcement resources devoted to the crime scene, less than a mile from the Sugar Bowl's Superdome site. The deadly onslaught raised questions about future high-profile events in New Orleans, most notably the Super Bowl, which is set for Feb. 9 at the Superdome. The Bourbon Street attack hasn't shaken the NFL's belief in New Orleans as a Super Bowl host city. The league, in statement on Wednesday, said it remains "confident attendees will have a safe and enjoyable Super Bowl experience" in 5 1/2 weeks.

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Persons: Eve revelers, ”, BJ Barnett Barnnett, “, Kelvin Jones, Jeff Landry, Anne Kirkpatrick, Landry, Bourbon, hasn't, Jesse Kirsch, Deon J, Hampton, David K, Li Organizations: ORLEANS, Notre Dame, Bulldogs, Irish, The College Football, U.S . Army, Sugar, . New Orleans Police, Super, Tulane University Locations: Georgia, Texas, Bourbon, New Orleans, Athens, Baton Rouge , Louisiana, York City