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Post by marchingband1969 on Dec 25, 2015 20:37:47 GMT -5
Let Coach Broadway hire the Aggie Stadium ground crew. Based on his track record with offensive coordinators if that grass ain't green for the NCCU game somebody is going to be fired.
I don't think the field's appearance is a big priority for the A&T maintance crew. If it was it wouldn't look like a pig patch halfway through the football season. When someone at A&T starts to care about the field's appearance it will get fixed.
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Post by aggierattler on Dec 25, 2015 23:40:03 GMT -5
The turf is great but I would rather spend my money on paying for all players to attend summer school. The guys lifting weights and QBs and receivers together all summer would pay big dividends. That IS a good idea, AGGIE2039.
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Post by thefriscotxaggie on Dec 26, 2015 9:45:15 GMT -5
last year they practically had the entire team in summer school including freshman so we are doing that to some extent. We need to do something signifigant with the funds not just pay for something we are already doing.
i would hate to see us use these funds to pay for thinks that are aready in the budget
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Post by Trueaggie on Dec 26, 2015 10:06:03 GMT -5
How much would it cost to turf the field?
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Post by aggie2039 on Dec 26, 2015 10:55:00 GMT -5
Frisco Aggie...the students paid for first semester on their own including housing. I think the school only pays for second semester summer school and that may be for incoming freshman only. How do I know...because one of the players is my friend and we spoke all during the summer to include during the season and week of bowl game. For summer workouts I think there were close to 30 students first semester. ..not close to the full team. last year they practically had the entire team in summer school including freshman so we are doing that to some extent. We need to do something signifigant with the funds not just pay for something we are already doing. i would hate to see us use these funds to pay for thinks that are aready in the budget
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Post by aggierattler on Dec 26, 2015 11:05:57 GMT -5
last year they practically had the entire team in summer school including freshman so we are doing that to some extent. We need to do something signifigant with the funds not just pay for something we are already doing. i would hate to see us use these funds to pay for thinks that are aready in the budget I didn't know that it was already budgeted...thanks for that info, FRISCO. I'm sure that Martin & Hilton are making wise decisions on the use of that revenue. (I'd still like to see "field improvement" as one of their top 5 priorities.)
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Post by aggieclt on Dec 26, 2015 13:36:44 GMT -5
The turf at Aggie Stadium is Bermuda grass...
Common bermudagrass is drought resistant, grows on many soils, and makes a good turf if fertilized and mowed right. Common bermudagrass produces many unsightly seedheads, but in spite of this fault, it frequently is used on home lawns due to the ease and economy of establishment. Common bermuda may be planted from either seed or sprigs and with intensive management will provide a high quality turf. However, the newer hybrid bermudas are generally far superior. In Australia, bermudagrass is known as Couch grass.
Bermudagrass
Bermudagrass is also a major turf species for sports fields, parks, golf courses, and general utility turfs. It is found in over 100 countries throughout the tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Common Bermudagrass, C. dactylon, naturalized throughout the warmer regions of the United States, was introduced into this country during the colonial period from Africa or India. The earliest introductions are not recorded, but Bermudagrass is listed as one of the principal grasses in the Southern States in Mease's Geological Account of the United States published in 1807.
Prefers full sun, drought resistant, can withstand heavy traffic. Can easily be planted from grass seed (although it was once only grown from sod and the new seed varieties are not as fine bladed as the sodded varieties). One of the South's favorites grass types. Grows in tropical, subtropical and transition zone areas. Found extensively on lawns, golf courses, sporting fields and coast areas.
Turns brown with the first drop in temperature. There are more cold tolerant varieties available. In warmer tropical areas, Bermuda retains a beautiful green color year round. This is a very aggressive grass and flower beds or other areas will be quickly overrun if not kept in check. Once established it is very difficult to remove due to its extensive root system.
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Post by aggierattler on Dec 26, 2015 14:04:38 GMT -5
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Post by marchingband1969 on Dec 26, 2015 17:40:54 GMT -5
The turf at Aggie Stadium is Bermuda grass... Common bermudagrass is drought resistant, grows on many soils, and makes a good turf if fertilized and mowed right. Common bermudagrass produces many unsightly seedheads, but in spite of this fault, it frequently is used on home lawns due to the ease and economy of establishment. Common bermuda may be planted from either seed or sprigs and with intensive management will provide a high quality turf. However, the newer hybrid bermudas are generally far superior. In Australia, bermudagrass is known as Couch grass. Bermudagrass Bermudagrass is also a major turf species for sports fields, parks, golf courses, and general utility turfs. It is found in over 100 countries throughout the tropical and subtropical areas of the world. Common Bermudagrass, C. dactylon, naturalized throughout the warmer regions of the United States, was introduced into this country during the colonial period from Africa or India. The earliest introductions are not recorded, but Bermudagrass is listed as one of the principal grasses in the Southern States in Mease's Geological Account of the United States published in 1807. Prefers full sun, drought resistant, can withstand heavy traffic. Can easily be planted from grass seed (although it was once only grown from sod and the new seed varieties are not as fine bladed as the sodded varieties). One of the South's favorites grass types. Grows in tropical, subtropical and transition zone areas. Found extensively on lawns, golf courses, sporting fields and coast areas. Turns brown with the first drop in temperature. There are more cold tolerant varieties available. In warmer tropical areas, Bermuda retains a beautiful green color year round. This is a very aggressive grass and flower beds or other areas will be quickly overrun if not kept in check. Once established it is very difficult to remove due to its extensive root system. If this is true about Bermuda grass, we must have Bermuda getto grass. That stuff on our field bearly makes it to mid-season.
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Post by Maxell on Dec 26, 2015 17:49:54 GMT -5
Our AD is aware of everything that has been brought up. It is being evaluated.
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Post by popdad on Dec 26, 2015 20:18:59 GMT -5
Bermuda in the NC triad area was hit with a condition that they named Winter Kill, that had something to do with the long term at freeze and so many below freezing temperatures that we had this past winter. It did damage to most Bermuda grasses in the areas and takes mostly new sod to repair. Some of the golf courses that could afford to shut down until they replaced the sod even Sedgefield. The affected part of the field that had the look that got everybody's attention had that winter kill look
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Post by thefriscotxaggie on Dec 27, 2015 10:12:57 GMT -5
I would have been fined if it was sprayed green many schools do that and that has to be inexpensive ? My brother in law played at Carolina and he said that's what they do..,,
Come on spraying the middle of the field can not be that costly
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Post by bigpeete1 on Dec 27, 2015 11:14:12 GMT -5
If the AGGIES install turf they will attract more events, especially at the end of football season
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Post by aggierattler on Dec 27, 2015 11:38:35 GMT -5
I would have been fined if it was sprayed green many schools do that and that has to be inexpensive ? My brother in law played at Carolina and he said that's what they do..,, Come on spraying the middle of the field can not be that costly I've been saying that on this thread since it was started. SC State, among others, have done that and it looked a lot better than what we are looking at right now.
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Post by DOOMS on Dec 28, 2015 8:38:23 GMT -5
Semi off-topic, but after reading an article on the cost of attendance stipends the majors are now offering, if we can do that it puts us at a huge advantage recruiting-wise. If a recruit knows he doesn't have to come out of pocket AND has the possibility of playing in and winning a bowl game, he ain't gone care what color the grass is.
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