Ok, but the Louisiana State University and Agriculture & Mechanical College can't grow reliable turf in our own back yard? More alarmingly, the slipping seemed to be limited to Claiborne & Ware. Cleats selection an issue? I think the ultimate bad field that cost us the game was the Capital One Bowl v Penn State in 2010. The folks watching on TV didn't see the HUNDREDS of people trying to tamp down the turf at half time.
Good point. I'm no natural turf expert, but, logic tells me that it is reasonable to expect an Agricultural institution to be able to grow natural turf that is durable. That PSU Cap One bowl was a nightmare "bad turf scenario."
They could always have a 5 yard piece of sod installed in front of the bench for CLM's exclusive grazing.:hihi:
Hey, Red! You'd love a tour of U. of Phoenix (AZ Cardinals) stadium: because of the fully enclosed dome--with retractable roof--the natural grass playing surface is contained in a retractable, 12-million pound tray that is 234 feet wide by 400 feet long. This way, the field can be rolled outside to get sunlight--and the occasional natural rain! BTW, U can get an official 1.5 hour tour of the entire facility (top to bottom including locker rooms & owner's box) for $6.50. A steal, when you come out here!
And that was in Orlando. Not Baton Rouge nor Tiger Stadium. Football was meant to be played ON GRASS. I HATE that turf sh*t. Always have. Always will.
Ironically, for last year's BCSNCG they resodded that field after the Fiesta Bowl. The result? Poor traction and players slipping (affecting both teams and thus not the outcome of the game). I am surprised by the amount of resodding that takes place in a lot of stadiums these days. Didn't Tiger Stadium host a 24-hr charity football game for the fraternaties back in the 70s? (They had moved to the Parade Grounds by the late 80s when I attended.) Did they resod every year back then? To me, the turf on Fridays looked better than previous years. GEAUX TIGERS
