Turf Watch

[UNIpanther99]

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The fill is under a layer of something that keeps it relatively in place when rolled up.

See above... they are still going to add fill to the turf.

[Newsbreaker]

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See above... they are still going to add fill to the turf.

I know. I was responding to his question about what happens when it's actually in use.

[MnPantherFan]

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In past years when we played teams with this turf when it was new, there was a lot of slipping , falling and the rubber "BBs" flying everywhere. Especially at Ill. St. I was told that it takes 2-3 heavy rains for the BBs to settle in. How will they do it in the Dome.

Different system, no rubber "BBs" poured on top to settle in but an engineered infill held in place so it can be rolled up. It's a mystery to me how they do it if the infill is to be added later though but don't look for flying "BBs".

[MnPantherFan]

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like he said.

[06panther10]

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Who's going to be the first to puke on the field?

Probably any one of the Saluki players.

[UNIpanther99]

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I know. I was responding to his question about what happens when it's actually in use.

No, you were commenting on my question about vaccuming.

[Luckycat]

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This field is unlike any other in the country. Constructed specifically for the Dome. A one of a kind project.

[Newsbreaker]

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No, you were commenting on my question about vaccuming.

When does that vaccuming occur?


When the installation is finished and it's in use.

[TH1974]

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Who's going to be the first to puke on the field?

Someone who's squeamish at the sight of pubes?

[Trapped in California]

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Who's going to be the first to puke on the field, and how will it be cleaned up?

It's going to be me if there is a repeat of the semifinal game finish of last year. All the way from NorCal.

[FOTY]

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As much as we've complained about the lack or quality of on-line streaming for games, this Turf Cam is great. I am picturing myself watching the stream to Gary's play by play. That is unlikely, but would be pretty sweet; even without replays.

[UNIGUY]

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I could be wrong, but i think the turf will be taken up in sections on pallets and not rolled. If that is the case then it makes sense on how the infill would stay in place.

[Newsbreaker]

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I could be wrong, but i think the turf will be taken up in sections on pallets and not rolled. If that is the case then it makes sense on how the infill would stay in place.

You are wrong.

[Panther-Sheik]

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I was on the field last week. The new turf looks great.

One thing though. I dropped to my knees and the pad isn't as soft as the old one. I was told there would be "fill" added which should add to the cushion.

In past years when we played teams with this turf when it was new, there was a lot of slipping , falling and the rubber "BBs" flying everywhere. Especially at Ill. St. I was told that it takes 2-3 heavy rains for the BBs to settle in. How will they do it in the Dome.

The thing most don't understand is that it won't / can't feel like a pillow when you land on it...but neither does a real grass field. When you fall on grass it still hurts...sometimes more than others. If it was too soft there would be more serious injuries to knees etc. rather than just a bruise from falling. It will have infill pellets, just less than a "typical" field turf surface. There should minimal "splash" when a person lands on it...or even a punt lands on it like can be seen on most fields. The infill is added later and somehow groomed into the field. They say when the field is rolled up and re-laid there will be needed re-grooming of the pellets, but there will be, I believe, less than a gallon of pellets that will actually fall out or through the surface. I think this is a major problem with the field at NAU and the Alamo Dome and that is the reason they aren't real happy with that system. I was actually at the Alamo Dome when they were taking up the field a couple years ago and there was a lot of pellet residue (black tire soot looking) left on the floor. Let's hope this is the latest and GREATEST technology and our field is emulated by many with indoor facilities. I did hear that St. Louis is looking at this for their dome.

[UNIpanther99]

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When does that vaccuming occur?


When the installation is finished and it's in use.

So are you saying there will be another layer of netting or something put over the turf after the infill?