Field conditions rather effect you once you start running in a straight line. Its more about cutting and shifting weightDidn’t seem like it bothered their Quarterback, how many rushing yards did he end up with?
The grass field is fine. Just a bunch of negative Nancies whining because they can. Same guys who would complain that the hockey rink was too slick .
I doubt they would let ISU host a playoff game in late December on a frozen grass fieldGonna be a real good home field advantage when we host a playoff game
I had that number a couple years ago. I will have to look for it.You seem pretty knowledgeable on the topic. What's the dollar figure difference between an NFL field budget and Iowa State's?
Here is a decent article that discusses the debate and the costs.You seem pretty knowledgeable on the topic. What's the dollar figure difference between an NFL field budget and Iowa State's?
I can't remember a year where the turf didn't have players skating all over it. It's been this way quite awhile.but most years the turf team does a great job.
Maybe instead of complaining about bad field conditions, we actually fill the stadium. Yesterday was pretty embarrassing and don’t talk about weather. It was just fine a half hour before kickoff, tailgate at a restaurant/bar before the game.
Who told you that other games on grass don’t have the same thing? Under similar conditions,I’ve seen it.What does filling the stadium have to do with players from both teams slipping often while other games on grass don't have the same thing?
I can't imagine that ISU's players are OK with having to be careful cutting.
Who told you that other games on grass don’t have the same thing? Under similar conditions,I’ve seen it.
It’s November in Iowa.
It would be interesting to hear from a soils engineer. Is something wrong with the shear strength (or other property) of the soil/base that the turf is growing in?The 'dew' and 'rain' excuse is fine for slips on the top of the grass, which isn't happening. The slips are tearing up entire chunks of turf, almost to the base/root level. This isn't normal and does not happen at all grass fields. It has been noticeable in every home game this season, including the afternoon games.