ColoradoHusk Posted May 3, 2023 Share Posted May 3, 2023 54 minutes ago, Mavric said: They used to have one of each. Now they'll only have grass. Although, to be fair, it's possible that the new practice field (in conjunction with the new facility) will be turf. That makes sense, two turf fields (one in Memorial Stadium, one in the indoor facility) and two grass fields in the outdoor practice area. Now they can grow one grass field to US Open length rough in preparation to play at Northwestern. 2 1 Quote Link to comment
OmahaPlaya Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Practicing on grass will hopefully cut down on injuries. 1 1 Quote Link to comment
Savage Husker Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 23 hours ago, ColoradoHusk said: That makes sense, two turf fields (one in Memorial Stadium, one in the indoor facility) and two grass fields in the outdoor practice area. Now they can grow one grass field to US Open length rough in preparation to play at Northwestern. Need a lot of spray paint too 1 Quote Link to comment
Hooked on Huskers Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 On 5/2/2023 at 10:54 AM, soup said: I saw something today, that all of the outdoor practice fields are going to grass now instead of turf. Is there a chance that Memorial will go grass in the future, or is that just wishful thinking and reading way to much into the practice field update? I wish. Every 8 years, difficult to dispose of discarded turf. Special landfill (expensive). According to EPA, fake turf contains toxic chemicals, known to cause cancer. https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/new-studies-show-pfas-artificial-grass-blades-and-backing Quote Grass-like blades and the backing of artificial turf contain the highly toxic fluorinated chemicals. Exposed to chemicals in turf either from touching or swallowing the crumbled rubber pellets that make up the backing Joined elite schools like OU, Alabama, Georgia, Clemson, USC, Vols, LSU, TCU, etc., etc., etc. .... all natural grass. Plus Big10, Penn State, Michigan St, NW and Purdue. And tOSU? ..... schedule '24-'25 off-season, install from Field Turf surface to natural grass. NFL stadiums, majority of real grass surface like Arrowhead, Mile High, Lambeau Field, Soldiers and some more. Same thing as MLB. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34892255/rams-wr-cooper-kupp-all-nfl-games-played-grass I miss nice odor, softer, cooler, less injuries, ...... 4 Quote Link to comment
In the Deed the Glory Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 On 5/5/2023 at 12:49 AM, Hooked on Huskers said: I wish. Every 8 years, difficult to dispose of discarded turf. Special landfill (expensive). According to EPA, fake turf contains toxic chemicals, known to cause cancer. https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/new-studies-show-pfas-artificial-grass-blades-and-backing Joined elite schools like OU, Alabama, Georgia, Clemson, USC, Vols, LSU, TCU, etc., etc., etc. .... all natural grass. Plus Big10, Penn State, Michigan St, NW and Purdue. And tOSU? ..... schedule '24-'25 off-season, install from Field Turf surface to natural grass. NFL stadiums, majority of real grass surface like Arrowhead, Mile High, Lambeau Field, Soldiers and some more. Same thing as MLB. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34892255/rams-wr-cooper-kupp-all-nfl-games-played-grass I miss nice odor, softer, cooler, less injuries, ...... Lambeau Field is not all grass. It is a mixture of grass and artificial. Quote Link to comment
funhusker Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 9 hours ago, In the Deed the Glory said: Lambeau Field is not all grass. It is a mixture of grass and artificial. Not doubting, but very curious as to how that works. Quote Link to comment
Red Five Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 1 hour ago, funhusker said: Not doubting, but very curious as to how that works. A lot of professional soccer facilities use a natural/artificial turf mix. From what I understand the artificial turf (very short blades) is placed first, then you seed to grow the grass. For any mowing you are just cutting the natural grass. It is said to be much stronger than a traditional grass field, way less slippage and divots being taken while cutting. I am actually surprised that Rhule didn't go with that when turning the practice fields to natural grass since he seems to be up on all the newest technologies. As for how it works, I just googled and this was the first hit I got https://www.grassmax.com/hybrid-stitching Looks like Jack Trice in Ames has it. 3 Quote Link to comment
Dogs In A Pile Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 The people that were allowed down on the field at Aviva Stadium in Dublin said it was the most immaculately manicured field they had ever seen. Like a putting green the size of a soccer field. 1 Quote Link to comment
Red Five Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 3 minutes ago, Dogs In A Pile said: The people that were allowed down on the field at Aviva Stadium in Dublin said it was the most immaculately manicured field they had ever seen. Like a putting green the size of a soccer field. Looks like it is a hybrid grass/artificial field https://www.sispitches.com/ie/aviva-stadium/ Quote Link to comment
Gage County Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Sparty probably has the best fields in the B1G, I know they've been perfect when I've been there. Sparty has 2 and 4 year turf management programs. They won the 2005 and 2016 Majestic Football Field National Championship or something. 2016 has a tribute to Mike Sadler. Any reason our East Campus tractor jockeys can't grow an acre and half of grass as nice as them? Quote Link to comment
Hooked on Huskers Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 On 5/10/2023 at 8:25 AM, Red Five said: Looks like it is a hybrid grass/artificial field https://www.sispitches.com/ie/aviva-stadium/ Quote SISGrass is a 95% natural grass pitch, with synthetic fibres inserted into the turf that helps to provide more playing hours and faster pitch recovery What's the purpose ?? Quote Link to comment
Lorewarn Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 That's gonna drop capacity by what, a few hundred? Quote Link to comment
Dogs In A Pile Posted August 3, 2023 Share Posted August 3, 2023 Red seats look good! Quote Link to comment
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