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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.BB may not be a groundskeeper... but I think you are!F.B.N. said:The field has never looked good. They don't have enough of a loam base in it. Decent grass needs a 6" base of loam and to do it really right you need 8" to 10" of loam. That area...very rocky and sandy naturally.....the dirt is not ideal.
I figure there is not enough loam in there to enhance drainage or that they screwed it up initially by using what was there. when they made the parking lots the contractor probably scraped off the loam and sold it off.
But they had to dig it all up to put a drainage system in...unless they skipped this part which they might have and that's why the field has such a large crown in it.
It will never be right unless they dig it up....drop the drainage system down about 4" to 6" and replace that lost height wih loam and only loam.
Anyone who thinks I'm wrong here dig into parts of your lawn that are not as green or sturdy as other greener parts. You will find more loam in the good areas. When I bought my house I added 4" of loam to what was already there...I'm a fanatic...I could get that grass green....LET ME IN THERE BOB!!!
F.B.N. said:The field has never looked good. They don't have enough of a loam base in it. Decent grass needs a 6" base of loam and to do it really right you need 8" to 10" of loam. That area...very rocky and sandy naturally.....the dirt is not ideal.
I figure there is not enough loam in there to enhance drainage or that they screwed it up initially by using what was there. when they made the parking lots the contractor probably scraped off the loam and sold it off.
But they had to dig it all up to put a drainage system in...unless they skipped this part which they might have and that's why the field has such a large crown in it.
It will never be right unless they dig it up....drop the drainage system down about 4" to 6" and replace that lost height wih loam and only loam.
Anyone who thinks I'm wrong here dig into parts of your lawn that are not as green or sturdy as other greener parts. You will find more loam in the good areas. When I bought my house I added 4" of loam to what was already there...I'm a fanatic...I could get that grass green....LET ME IN THERE BOB!!!
I'm thinking Civil Engineer.Patjew said:BB may not be a groundskeeper... but I think you are!
They shouldn't even bother resodding just part of the field. Don't you remember a few years back, I think it was in Philadelphia where a player got seriously injured after they replaced pieces of sod in the field? They would be better off leaving it the way it is.PatsSteve1 said:I suspect the middle of the field will be resodded during the bye week. Didn't they do it in another year or two?
marcus said:Amen brother!
It is inexcusable!!!
The organization should apologize to the Season Ticket Holders.
Not only does it look crappy...but it clearly negatively impacts the level of play by the team.
It is NOT the groundskeepers fault. It is the responsibility of BB to make sure this is taken care of
Again, it is OK to criticise the management when warranted...this does not mean anyone is disloyal. Any really good management should be able to take criticism well and act on it.
Patjew said:It seems like they prefer a slow track, so they keep the field chewed up. But Brady likes a fast track, so it doesn't add up.
F.B.N. said:The field has never looked good. They don't have enough of a loam base in it. Decent grass needs a 6" base of loam and to do it really right you need 8" to 10" of loam. That area...very rocky and sandy naturally.....the dirt is not ideal.
I figure there is not enough loam in there to enhance drainage or that they screwed it up initially by using what was there. when they made the parking lots the contractor probably scraped off the loam and sold it off.
But they had to dig it all up to put a drainage system in...unless they skipped this part which they might have and that's why the field has such a large crown in it.
It will never be right unless they dig it up....drop the drainage system down about 4" to 6" and replace that lost height wih loam and only loam.
Anyone who thinks I'm wrong here dig into parts of your lawn that are not as green or sturdy as other greener parts. You will find more loam in the good areas. When I bought my house I added 4" of loam to what was already there...I'm a fanatic...I could get that grass green....LET ME IN THERE BOB!!!
oldskool138 said:I agree. The field is a mess but it's a double edged sword. Yes Olindo misssed a field goal and had one blocked but am I the only one that noticed Tom slipping a little as he dropped back to pass.
The running game is suffering as well. They ripped apart the Cincy run D on a good field but coulldn't do much against the Phins at home. They had the same problem against Denver.
Did anyone see the post-game show (Fifth Quarter) where they were showing the grounds crew "raking" the "grass" in the middle of the field? It was 90% dirt! No other sport allows you to keep your playing surface however you want it. Imagine if the Bruins were playing on slush or the Celtics had chunks of parquet coming up.
It's unconscionable!
Yeah, it will be worseDaBruinz said:I think that we will find that the field will be different come the next home game. They have almost a month before they have to play the Colts here at home.
Seymour93 said:I don't want to see the field replaced until after the Colts game. 'Would love to be in the press room observing Napolian's numerous hissy fits.