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Field conditions at Ohio Stadium

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gost8;781176; said:
The field always looked nice before the season starts. It is just hard to keep up with the wear that 22 pairs of cleats inflict on it. Just when its starting to recover... its game time again. Last summer was really bad because of various weather conditions. Then in the fall we had a ton of rain in October.
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It can't help that the field level is below the water table of the nearby Olentangy. I know they spent millions on the drainage, but it seems to me it wouldn't matter much when the drainage system itself is darn near beneath a river, especially with the daily freeze/thaw in a typical Ohio autumn, let alone one that was as wet as this past October.
 
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TheStoicPaisano;789881; said:
Is this the same stuff that is on the band/rec field between Morrill and Lincoln?
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I would assume/hope its higher quality stuff than that. Its nice to be able to go out there and play football whenever I want, but I wouldnt think that its the highest quality of field turf, but then again what do I know?
 
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Dryden said:
It can't help that the field level is below the water table of the nearby Olentangy. I know they spent millions on the drainage, but it seems to me it wouldn't matter much when the drainage system itself is darn near beneath a river, especially with the daily freeze/thaw in a typical Ohio autumn, let alone one that was as wet as this past October.
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a slurry wall is in place. like i said im really hoping one of the lurkers here will drop in....

(hint to that posters)
 
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No one knows what it will be yet to my knowledge. My guess would be "Field Turf," or "Sportexe," but that is just a guess based on my feelings of the two best choices out there. For frame of reference, The New England Pats and the NY Giants play on "Field Turf." The New Orleans Saints and the Baltimore Ravens play on "Sportexe." There are a number of differences, none of which are probably inportant to this discussion. As far as no one being able to tell the difference, I'd guess 95% of everyone involved will. As far as the drainage system is concerned, it will need to be reworked. These fields are typically laid on a 4-8 inch bed of very fine gravel sometimes called screenings. No soil is involved and it allows for a rapid transfer of water from the field surface to the drain lines below. In fact, concrete curbing is usually poured around the field to hold everything in and to run the main drain beneath.

Irrigation will probably need to be modified as well. Infill turf fields are usually irrigated by large cannons in the corners and possibly at midfield. These are located off of the field of play. The piping and such run around the field and not through it as is the case with most modern grass fields. The purpose for the irrigation is not to wet the field but to cool it. Air and surface temps. on an infill field can reach amazing numbers, I've read verification of 180 degrees plus!! Therefore to cool the surface and the microclimate above it you have to use some water. This is not overly effective but it does work for a short time.

As far as being the same as anything else tOSU has. The closest I know of would be the indoor practice field. I believe it is "Astroplay" which was developed by the orig. astroturf company in Texas that has since gone out of business. It is still being manufactured by another co. I think with a new name.
 
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coastalbuck;814733; said:
Not from what was said earlier. They weren't even supposed to start till this summer. I haven't even heard if they have decided on what turf.
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In an o-zone article from the other day it said they would be using the same turf that's over at the practice field and inside the WHAC.
 
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Buckeye Nut;815141; said:
I an o-zone article from the other day it said they would be using the same turf that's over at the practice field and inside the WHAC.
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Yeah, but not until after the spring game. If you look back in this thread, you'll find numerous links to stories that state that.
 
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Buckeye Nut;815141; said:
I an o-zone article from the other day it said they would be using the same turf that's over at the practice field and inside the WHAC.
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I read that. I think they were using the generic "field turf" terminology. Basically that means an "infilled artificial turf system." And that means artificial turf fibers topdressed with sand, rubber, or a mixture of the two. There are many brand names out there.
 
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They fixed the patches that were took out during the Michigan game, and will be playing on the same surface for the spring game. I was at the Horseshoe a couple of weeks ago, and the field is not in the best shape, but not the worst shape either.
 
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IronBuckI;815152; said:
Yeah, but not until after the spring game. If you look back in this thread, you'll find numerous links to stories that state that.
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Yeah thanks, the person before you already clarified that they wouldn't be using it until after the spring game, I was just answering his question of what type of field turf was going to be installed.
 
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Gut Wrench Gary would like to see some of the new field material like Ole Miss has. Gut Wrench Gary says that it would keep from resodding the field during the year. Gut Wrench Gary says it gets to cold in Columbus to have real grass. Gut Wrench Gary says maybe they could get this and not have to worry about the grass problem anymore.
 
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