Gator Mike
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In the past, I know that for high-profile soccer events, the Krafts have paid to have sod laid down over the existing playing surface.
But this seems like more of a permanent thing???
We just don't have the climate for the grass to be sustainable in the colder months AND take a pounding.Reminder: the reason they have Field Turf is that the natural grass nearly ended Brady's season in 2006.
They have in the past.No way FIFA would accept a temporary, jigsaw sodded field......... nor should any pro sport.
We just don't have the climate for the grass to be sustainable in the colder months AND take a pounding.
When they put in sod it doesn't have time for the roots to take hold and makes it dangerous for the players
Here is how they (GB) do it. No idea if NE follows this to a T and it's climate-related or they just suck as groundskeepers.They have in the past.
The last time the World Cup was in the US - 1994 - US Soccer had temporary fields installed at places like Giants Stadium and the Pontiac Silverdome. The tray system they used actually impressed FIFA, and the players had no complaints.
The problem was that the tray system was so difficult to install and maintain that the only soccer event that was worth the expense was the World Cup. Even still, FIFA has allowed events like the Gold Cup and Copa America to be played on temporary grass fields.
I don't see how Green Bay, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland can figure it out, but New England can't.
I wouldn't use Pittsburgh as an example of a good field. That field is torn to shreds by the 2nd half of the season. Too many teams use that stadium.I don't see how Green Bay, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland can figure it out, but New England can't.
Also helps that Lambeau's pretty much for football: " The Lambeau Field lease between the city of Green Bay and the Packers allows for one non-football event a month between February and June, with the Packers having veto power." In Gillette, we have the other type of football, Monster (Truck) Jam, Rammstein, and who knows what else (edit: guess there's a wiki for that - lacrosse, ama supercross, hockey, high school/college football, an army of concerts).Here is how they (GB) do it. No idea if NE follows this to a T and it's climate-related or they just suck as groundskeepers.
What The Packers Do To Keep Lambeau Field Special - Turf Magazine
The Kentucky bluegrass at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin is pristine and untouchable.www.turfmagazine.com
That's true, but I also think there is a way around that. It costs more money, but still. One way to help, too, is to finally get the Revs stadium built in Boston.Also helps that Lambeau's pretty much for football: " The Lambeau Field lease between the city of Green Bay and the Packers allows for one non-football event a month between February and June, with the Packers having veto power." In Gillette, we have the other type of football, Monster (Truck) Jam, Rammstein, and who knows what else (edit: guess there's a wiki for that - lacrosse, ama supercross, hockey, high school/college football, an army of concerts).
Pitt, Miami's suck. Chicago, KC and Cleveland do well, yes. It's a money thing.They have in the past.
The last time the World Cup was in the US - 1994 - US Soccer had temporary fields installed at places like Giants Stadium and the Pontiac Silverdome. The tray system they used actually impressed FIFA, and the players had no complaints.
The problem was that the tray system was so difficult to install and maintain that the only soccer event that was worth the expense was the World Cup. Even still, FIFA has allowed events like the Gold Cup and Copa America to be played on temporary grass fields.
I don't see how Green Bay, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland can figure it out, but New England can't.
I don't know about the other stadiums but Gillette has probably 8-10 Revolution home games from August - November plus high school super bowls, all during the season. Once we get the first frost I'm sure the real turfwill get destroyed just like it did years agoThey have in the past.
The last time the World Cup was in the US - 1994 - US Soccer had temporary fields installed at places like Giants Stadium and the Pontiac Silverdome. The tray system they used actually impressed FIFA, and the players had no complaints.
The problem was that the tray system was so difficult to install and maintain that the only soccer event that was worth the expense was the World Cup. Even still, FIFA has allowed events like the Gold Cup and Copa America to be played on temporary grass fields.
I don't see how Green Bay, Pittsburgh, and Cleveland can figure it out, but New England can't.