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re: Preserve Death Valley Project Looking Great! -UPDATE June 2nd- (more pics)
Posted on 5/10/12 at 10:30 am to Sev09
Posted on 5/10/12 at 10:30 am to Sev09
There is PLENTY of sun now and will be with this addition to grow and maintain a solid healthy sod. How many times have you seen sod do very well in dappled shade from tall trees overhead? And in the case of T.S. there is no overhead shade. I would guess that the field gets at least 6-8 hours of direct sun every single day. That is PLENTY. Don't let anyone try to convince you that the reason our turf has ever looked less than great is because of the shade that is created by the upper decks.
:edit: I'm a Landscape Architect btw so I'm not just pontificating.
:edit: I'm a Landscape Architect btw so I'm not just pontificating.
This post was edited on 5/10/12 at 10:32 am
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Posted on 5/10/12 at 10:33 am to otowntiger
Personally, given our talent/speed, I would just prefer an artificial surface. On top of that, an artificial surface simply looks better IMO...always bright/vibrant, don't have to worry about weather/rain screwing it up. Whether our field looks good right now or not, everyone knows it hasn't always looked good ... it's definitely had some rough patches and that can be avoided permanently with an artifical surface.
That said, I'm fine with grass, but I just don't get into the whole "football is meant to be played on natural grass" stance.
That said, I'm fine with grass, but I just don't get into the whole "football is meant to be played on natural grass" stance.
Posted on 5/10/12 at 10:37 am to liquid rabbit
bout damn time....I felt that needed done before any more "expansions". Those old windows were embarassing
Posted on 5/10/12 at 10:42 am to JPLSU1981
quote:I don't disagree. I don't have strong opinions either way about natural/vs artificial. I just trying to straighten out some flawed thinking.
Personally, given our talent/speed, I would just prefer an artificial surface. On top of that, an artificial surface simply looks better IMO...always bright/vibrant, don't have to worry about weather/rain screwing it up. Whether our field looks good right now or not, everyone knows it hasn't always looked good ... it's definitely had some rough patches and that can be avoided permanently with an artifical surface.
That said, I'm fine with grass, but I just don't get into the whole "football is meant to be played on natural grass" stance.
Posted on 5/10/12 at 1:56 pm to otowntiger
I've played on artificial turf...I hated it. It gets extremely hot in the sun to the point that your toes burn. It makes for an easy way to get athletes foot. It also has a tar smell to it because of the rubber tires that are used as the surface underneath-which also get stuck in your cleats.
Yes, it does look more clean and consistent but it's not worth the problems that come with it.
Yes, it does look more clean and consistent but it's not worth the problems that come with it.
Posted on 5/10/12 at 2:21 pm to tigersaint07
Yeah, artificial turf would get VERY hot for day games. A lot of people don't get that.
Posted on 5/10/12 at 3:51 pm to tigersaint07
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tigersaint07
Preserve Death Valley Project Looking Great! (pics)
I've played on artificial turf...I hated it. It gets extremely hot in the sun to the point that your toes burn. It makes for an easy way to get athletes foot. It also has a tar smell to it because of the rubber tires that are used as the surface underneath-which also get stuck in your cleats.
Yes, it does look more clean and consistent but it's not worth the problems that come with it.
T ~ H ~ I ~ S
It may be different in the Superdome or other dome, but in 110 degrees - it's bad...
Posted on 5/10/12 at 3:58 pm to Sev09
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Yeah, artificial turf would get VERY hot for day games. A lot of people don't get that.
truth
i have coached my sons youth team for a few years, and about 2/3 of our games are on these HS turf fields around Dallas.. its brutal playing on those during the day..
Posted on 5/10/12 at 9:13 pm to Sev09
With all the upgrades in the last decade how hard was it to replace those windows?
This post was edited on 5/10/12 at 9:16 pm
Posted on 6/2/12 at 10:44 am to Sev09
Anyone got any updated pics?
Posted on 6/2/12 at 11:05 am to JPLSU1981
I'll be up there today and will try to take some more.
Posted on 6/2/12 at 11:59 am to Sev09
Posted on 6/2/12 at 12:19 pm to Sev09
The outside looks great. Too bad the concourses, concession stands, and bathrooms all still look like shite....(minus both uppers of course)
Posted on 6/2/12 at 12:30 pm to SPEEDY
Yeah, after all this exterior cleansing, they need to overhaul the interior. At least finish it off a bit.
Posted on 6/2/12 at 12:32 pm to Sev09
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Yeah, after all this exterior cleansing, they need to overhaul the interior. At least finish it off a bit.
I'm sure that is the plan.
Takes time, I wouldn't be surprised if they do that next offseason. Who knows though with the expansion slated to start in the Fall.
Posted on 6/2/12 at 1:55 pm to absolute692
TAF surely has enough money. I'd love to see that happen next off season.
Posted on 6/2/12 at 2:32 pm to Sev09
Posted on 6/2/12 at 3:58 pm to Jim Rockford
Alright, I'm uploading the pictures from today right now. I'll edit the title when they're up.
Posted on 6/2/12 at 4:24 pm to Sev09
Posted on 6/2/12 at 4:25 pm to Sev09
pics are up
Hope this thread helps keep all the out-of-town Tiger fans up to date!
Hope this thread helps keep all the out-of-town Tiger fans up to date!
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