Natural Grass vs Artificial/Field Turf
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This was referring to the cheerleaders/dance team. The north end where the cheer/dance team stand is nothing but circles of dirt.
The cost for the Chiefs was $2.2 mil when they installed field heating 3 years ago. Appears to basically be a jacked up version of in floor heating and driveway heating.
https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-...lion-dollar-heating-system-under-pla-18287078
I always preferred grass but graduated just as high schools started installing the new turf so I can't really comment on how it feels. Walking on it was nice.
It's not exactly the same thing but the majority of soccer players I know find it novel when they get to play on field turf but prefer to play on grass. Some of it is how the ball bounces but a lot of it has to do with traction, grab and the rubber pellets.
I've previously mentioned the electric heating system SKC has. No mention of cost besides "multi-million". Probably a tough sell for only a couple games a year.
https://www.kansascity.com/sports/mls/sporting-kc/article226806009.html
Even in the summer it gets little to no use. From my experience the only times they are on it s spring scrimmage, maybe a scrimmage or two during fall camp and then games. They have Johnny Majors and the field of dreams for outdoor practice fields
From 2001-2012 the Iowa Shrine Bowl was played at Jack Trice. But yes, the field isnt used much use outside of the football season.
Do they ever practice on grass anymore?
I drive by often and haven't seen them outside for practice since the season began.
I know the Green Bay hybrid system field has been brought up several times through these natural grass vs artificial field turf debates and discussions. I hadn't seen this posted yet, but a neat behind the scenes prep leading up to an NFL gameday.
Check out from about 4:33 to 7:14 for the field and grow lights discussion.
Check out from about 4:33 to 7:14 for the field and grow lights discussion.
Nice little clip of Kittle from Iowa and Lazard at the beginning there.
I have always liked the idea of the natural turf, but the last 2 seasons the turf has been a mess after the first few games. Need to do something different.
Iowa State to receive bids on new sod installation FWIW
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Electronic bids for the construction of Jack Trice Stadium-Field Renovation CP002638
at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, will be received by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, at www.bidexpress.com prior to 2:01 p.m. local Iowa time, on the 12th day of March, 2020, and will then be publicly opened and read aloud.
The project consists of, but is not limited to, removal and stockpiling of existing root zone materials, finish grading, sod installation and irrigation system adjustments. Contractor shall provide all incidental materials and equipment to install to specifications the system shown in the construction documents. Questions regarding the scope of work should be directed to Brent Strauch of Shive-Hattery.
Project Information: Substantial Completion: May 15, 2021
Final Completion: July 14, 2021
Bid Estimate: $154,000
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Electronic bids for the construction of Jack Trice Stadium-Field Renovation CP002638
at Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, will be received by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, at www.bidexpress.com prior to 2:01 p.m. local Iowa time, on the 12th day of March, 2020, and will then be publicly opened and read aloud.
The project consists of, but is not limited to, removal and stockpiling of existing root zone materials, finish grading, sod installation and irrigation system adjustments. Contractor shall provide all incidental materials and equipment to install to specifications the system shown in the construction documents. Questions regarding the scope of work should be directed to Brent Strauch of Shive-Hattery.
Project Information: Substantial Completion: May 15, 2021
Final Completion: July 14, 2021
Bid Estimate: $154,000
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Are they selling off pieces of the sod, similar to when they sold pieces of the basketball floor? I'd like to re-sod my back yard with the north endzone ... right about where David Montgomery trucked little Josie Jewell.
Go with Field Turf. Looks fantastic on TV, especially for night games.
I loved sod in the old days. It's total garbage now. Ames climate not conducive to maintaining a nice field. Looks dull and crappy by late october. I don't understand our love affair with it.
Plus the damn field is muddy in September half the time w/ the rainfall.
We barely escaped a monumental, historic embarrassment vs Drake in 2018. The field was atrocious. geezus people
I loved sod in the old days. It's total garbage now. Ames climate not conducive to maintaining a nice field. Looks dull and crappy by late october. I don't understand our love affair with it.
Plus the damn field is muddy in September half the time w/ the rainfall.
We barely escaped a monumental, historic embarrassment vs Drake in 2018. The field was atrocious. geezus people
