Montana State upgrading to turf

[CopperCat]

There hasn't been an actual press release on this yet, but it has been said over on bobcatnation that MSU will be getting turf this summer, and will be ready for the start of the 08' season. After seeing how nasty that field can get when it's wet, this is welcome news for Bobcat fans. Methinks Coach Ash had something to do with getting this done, but one could not say for sure at this point. At any rate, MSU has made a necessary and much needed upgrade.xnodx xthumbsupx

[ursus arctos horribilis]

That is a sweet upgrade as the fields here in Montana take a real beating in October and November. Nice job on this one for the Cats.

[uofmman1122]

About freaking time. xnonono2x

Just kidding xlolx

But really, it's nice to see an upgrade to the facilities. I know we're scheduled to replace ours in the next few years. I assume it'll be something like Sprinturf or Fieldturf?

[catbob]

I still wana see a press release. We've been hearing about upgrades at MSU for years.

[CatFan22]

About freaking time. xnonono2x

Just kidding xlolx

But really, it's nice to see an upgrade to the facilities. I know we're scheduled to replace ours in the next few years. I assume it'll be something like Sprinturf or Fieldturf?

Sprinturf is what I heard.

[MplsBison]

Another grass field bites the dust.



Seriously though, this one was needed badly after seeing the SUU game.

[DUPFLFan]

Methinks Coach Ash had something to do with getting this done, but one could not say for sure at this point. xnodx xthumbsupx

Ash had field turf at Drake and saw the advantages of a consistant field. I'm sure he pushed for this...

[grizband]

Another grass field bites the dust.



Seriously though, this one was needed badly after seeing the SUU game.
Montana State is a situation which truly warrants turf instead of grass. With inclimate weather often occupying the second half of the season, this should prevent any future "mud bowls" in Bozeman.

[NZNCRZY]

Montana State is a situation which truly warrants turf instead of grass. With inclimate weather often occupying the second half of the season, this should prevent any future "mud bowls" in Bozeman.

Or when the ground freezes they might as well play in the parking lot. It would be softer,

[CrazyCat]

I still wana see a press release. We've been hearing about upgrades at MSU for years.


It's official. xthumbsupx



Montana State's Bobcat Stadium will look different next fall...


Montana State University's 1984 National Championship football team holds a unique place in the school's past. On Friday, that team's head coach Dave Arnold and many of his former players took a leading role in boosting Bobcat Football's future fortunes.

Montana State received approval for a plan to install artificial turf in Bobcat Stadium from the Montana University System Board of Regents Friday, MSU Athletic Director Peter Fields announced, allowing the planning process for the project to begin immediately. The project's funding comes from players and coaches on that 1984 team, an effort endorsed and spearheaded by Arnold.

While installation of the turf won't begin until conclusion of the team's spring football drills at the end of April, Fields said the planning stage begins with the procurement of an engineering firm and a contractor for earth-moving. "Once we have those elements in place," Fields said, "the process to install the turf is 75 days. Our plan is for the turf to be ready to use on August 1."



http://www.msubobcats.com/news.php?sid=h&nid=2568 (http://www.msubobcats.com/news.php?sid=h&nid=2568)

[AZGrizFan]

I still wana see a press release. We've been hearing about upgrades at MSU for years.

From the files of "Screw me once, shame on you, screw me twice...."

I would agree, bob. xcoolx

[MplsBison]

LOL!

AzGrizFan, look up.

[AZGrizFan]

LOL!

AzGrizFan, look up.


OK...

I looked up. All I saw was my wife's titties. xeyebrowx xeyebrowx xnodx xnodx

[bobbythekidd]

OK...

I looked up. All I saw was my wife's titties. xeyebrowx xeyebrowx xnodx xnodx
I hope your not complaining.

[MplsBison]

I meant look at post #10 of this thread.

[lizrdgizrd]

OK...

I looked up. All I saw was my wife's titties. xeyebrowx xeyebrowx xnodx xnodx
Quit yer braggin'. :p

[EdubAlum]

Eastern has been talking about this too, i'll believe it when i see it.

[CatFan22]

Good to see this official. Can't wait until they get it in and get the rest of the stadium upgrades finished.

[MplsBison]

Turf should be required by the NCAA for northern climate stadiums.

[chuges1]

Turf should be required by the NCAA for northern climate stadiums.

This is one of the best ideas I have ever heard...I will have to second this opinion. Our stadium up here just got rediculous at times and I am so so glad that they are finally doing this installment. It was nice to have a natural field, but to keep it in good shape seemed like a lot of work and the mud bowls didnt help that matter haha.

[lizrdgizrd]

Turf should be required by the NCAA for northern climate stadiums.
Don't forget the disclaimer about how you're paid by the turf companies to talk it up on message boards. xsmiley_wix

[MplsBison]

If they really wanted to be fair they'd mandate it for all stadiums.


But them southern folk ain't like change. *banjos start playing*

[AZGrizFan]

If they really wanted to be fair they'd mandate it for all stadiums.


But them southern folk ain't like change. *banjos start playing*

Well, to refer back to a thread from yester-year, if we REALLY wanted to be fair, Montana and ASU would just move up to I-A and give the little guys a chance, right? ;) I mean, those big crowds just aren't fair.... xcoffeex

[MplsBison]

BTW, AzGriz, tell me that you noticed the official Montana State press release that was posted right above your post saying you'll wait for the official press release.

[chuges1]

Well, to refer back to a thread from yester-year, if we REALLY wanted to be fair, Montana and ASU would just move up to I-A and give the little guys a chance, right? ;) I mean, those big crowds just aren't fair.... xcoffeex

Bingo...xlolx

[AZGrizFan]

BTW, AzGriz, tell me that you noticed the official Montana State press release that was posted right above your post saying you'll wait for the official press release.

Yeah, but it's Montana State. I'll wait to celebrate when the actually begin installation. xcoolx

[Canyoncat]

Looking forward to seeing the new turf. Also looking forward to the stadium up grades/expansions planed in the future. The future of Bobcat football is looking good xnodx

[CrazyCat]

Out with the old


http://www.msubobcats.com/upload/gal2_200806091213043038.jpg

[ASU DIVER]

Turf should be required by the NCAA for northern climate stadiums.

No, it should be required by everyone.

[lizrdgizrd]

No, it should be required by everyone.
Don't encourage him. xnonono2x

[technocat]

I am so totally psyched about the stadium upgrades. I don't know if I can wait 4-5 years to see it bowled in though. Where are the rich people that can pay for the whole thing to get done in like 3 years??

[DuckDuckGriz]

I am so totally psyched about the stadium upgrades. I don't know if I can wait 4-5 years to see it bowled in though. Where are the rich people that can pay for the whole thing to get done in like 3 years??

They are somewhere with the other 15-20,000 unknown people that will fill those new seats ;)

[technocat]

They are somewhere with the other 15-20,000 unknown people that will fill those new seats ;)

So they're out in the parking lot tailgaiting??xeyebrowx

[DuckDuckGriz]

So they're out in the parking lot tailgaiting??xeyebrowx

Yes. 13,000 at a Bobcat game means 30,000 in due time.

They are out tailgating.

[CrazyCat]

Yes. 13,000 at a Bobcat game means 30,000 in due time.

They are out tailgating.


With the new tailgating rules stating that the tailgate areas will be closed after halftime until the end of the game, the stadium will actually be full instead of suspiciously not looking like a sellout.

[technocat]

Thank you CC!! My point exactly.

[MplsBison]

Out with the old


http://www.msubobcats.com/upload/gal2_200806091213043038.jpg


Good riddance!

[DuckDuckGriz]

Thank you CC!! My point exactly.

I was just razzin with ya techno, welcome to the board. By the way FTG here means "Fish the Gorge"

[GOKATS]

I was just razzin with ya techno, welcome to the board. By the way FTG here means "Fish the Gorge"

Only in your mind........................only in your mind.xsmiley_wix

[GOKATS]

The FieldTurf crew started laying it down this morning.xbowx

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/9258/sta0774ao3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/4281/sta0779lr9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/5005/stb0778sp1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/571/sta0781xv0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)[/

[Grizaholic17]

The FieldTurf crew started laying it down this morning.xbowx

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/9258/sta0774ao3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/4281/sta0779lr9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/5005/stb0778sp1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/571/sta0781xv0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)[/



OH WOW!!!! That is looking great GOKATS!!! I love the blue endzone. Thank god they didn't try to imitate the smurf turf like some on bobcat nation had been hoping.

Congrats to the bobs.

[GOKATS]

They just reached the fifty. Here's a link to a webcam that BigSkyTV is providing. It's been kinda hit or miss so if it doesn't work just try again in awhile. Apparently if they lose the stream they have to manually fire it up again.

http://72.3.253.165/MontanaField.html

[Grizaholic17]

They just reached the fifty. Here's a link to a webcam that BigSkyTV is providing. It's been kinda hit or miss so if it doesn't work just try again in awhile. Apparently if they lose the stream they have to manually fire it up again.

http://72.3.253.165/MontanaField.html

Hey thanks! looks great!

Wonder why BigskyTV is really doing a service here.

[GOKATS]

Hey thanks! looks great!

Wonder why BigskyTV is really doing a service here.

Apparently the guy that started it died of a heart attack last summer and they essentially went back to square one with new people in charge. They're in the process of revamping their format right now to get rid of the glitches they had an make it more browser compatible. It's even rumored that there may be some free programs for awhile ) probably trying to get back in good graces with Big Sky fans, they definitely had their share of problems in the past.

[Grizaholic17]

Apparently the guy that started it died of a heart attack last summer and they essentially went back to square one with new people in charge. They're in the process of revamping their format right now to get rid of the glitches they had an make it more browser compatible. It's even rumored that there may be some free programs for awhile ) probably trying to get back in good graces with Big Sky fans, they definitely had their share of problems in the past.

Agreed! They sure did have problems. And some free programming for those lower level media schools will get them back in good graces I bet. I'd love to see some EWU games from them.

[griz&beer]

It is going to look Tip Top. I am happey for you Cat fans.

[GOKATS]

I see there's a new thread (using some of my pics from yesterday), but I'll keep this one going. These are from this afternoon.

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/9508/img0800rv1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/4021/img0801mb7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/3042/img0802fx0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/8571/img0804cn9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/6214/img0807ah6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/8503/img0809km2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The last one is the north end zone logo (which I think is Bobcats) showing the gold that'll be used (I really like the blue and this is a great gold). Should look damn sharp when they get it down on the field.

[griz8791]

I really like the blue in the end zones.

[BeauFoster]

I'm guessing the gold will be "cut" into the endzones? Will there be anything at midfield?

[GOKATS]

I'm guessing the gold will be "cut" into the endzones? Will there be anything at midfield?

It was discussed, but I don't know that the goal lines will be gold. What I showed is the lettering that'll go in the north end zone. One end says 'Montana State' and the other says 'Bobcats'. In addition there is a large gold Cat head mid-field, two 'Cats' logos to honor the '84 NC team who was behind this upgrade in opposite corners near the sideline, and the Big Sky Conference logo in corners opposite them.

[GOKATS]

Some pics from this morning. They placed the Cat logo just before lunch time, they'll glue it in this afternoon.



http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/2417/img0813bt4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/2425/img0817uv9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img371.imageshack.us/img371/6817/img0826kn1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/9121/img0828aj2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img114.imageshack.us/img114/6382/img0836zd9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/4241/img0838np2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)[/

[MplsBison]

Man that's nice looking!

You just can't get that kind of sharp contrast with grass/paint.

[bobbythekidd]

Man that's nice looking!

You just can't get that kind of sharp contrast with grass/paint.
xlolx xrolleyesx

[MplsBison]

GSU field doesn't look that good.

[bobbythekidd]

Oh, I didn't say it did. I just thought it was funny that you pointed out that "sharp contrast". Then I started thinking about all the studies and surveys that show players much prefer the impact absorbing charachteristics and reduction of injuries that result from "sharp contrast."

You are a hoot, dude! I mean that. Don't you go changing on us.xthumbsupx


http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w287/bobbythekidd/hilarious.gif?t=1217534621

[uofmman1122]

Woah woah woah....


That field is entirely too green to be a Montana State field. I have a feeling these photos were doctored. xnonox

xlolx

[GOKATS]

A couple pics from this afternoon. Damn this is going look sharp when they're done!

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/8972/img0839bh1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/7844/img0841im2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[AppGirl]

Looks great! Congrats on the new turf.

[MplsBison]

What a transformation from the mud bowl!


How could any school see this vs. what they had and still defend grass? Unthinkable.

[CatFan22]

What a transformation from the mud bowl!


How could any school see this vs. what they had and still defend grass? Unthinkable.

You know, I have to agree. I never used to be a proponent of artificial turf. But now, I love it. I'm glad we won't be seeing any more mud games.

[ursus arctos horribilis]

Yeah that place is really looking good. Things are definately aesthetically pleasing in Bozeman. Thanks for the pics you dirty Bobcats.

[GOKATS]

Yeah that place is really looking good. Things are definately aesthetically pleasing in Bozeman. Thanks for the pics you dirty Bobcats.

Dirty Bobcats? Too bad we won't be able to stomp griz ass on it until next year (and there won't be any excuse about 'field conditions').xnodx :D

[bobbythekidd]

What a transformation from the mud bowl!


How could any school see this vs. what they had and still defend grass? Unthinkable.
I'll still defend grass. I just won't do it for places like Bozeman. This is a tremendous improvement for the cats.xnodx Looks great too. xthumbsupx

[ursus arctos horribilis]

Dirty Bobcats? Too bad we won't be able to stomp griz ass on it until next year (and there won't be any excuse about 'field conditions').xnodx :D

Well thank god for that. I thought you guys made way too much about your field conditions last year. We had to play on it too after all.

[GOKATS]

Well thank god for that. I thought you guys made way too much about your field conditions last year. We had to play on it too after all.

I wasn't thinking so much about last year, but a previous game in Bozeman where the griz faithful (following a loss) blamed everything from the field conditions to having the wrong cleats, etc.xnodx xsmiley_wix

Damn, there's no better rival than Cat/griz!xthumbsupx

[SeattleGriz]

Absolutely SWEET!

Looking good Cats!

[ursus arctos horribilis]

I wasn't thinking so much about last year, but a previous game in Bozeman where the griz faithful (following a loss) blamed everything from the field conditions to having the wrong cleats, etc.xnodx xsmiley_wix
Of course GO, how else could it be explained?



Damn, there's no better rival than Cat/griz!xthumbsupx

You know it brother.

[ursus arctos horribilis]

I wasn't thinking so much about last year, but a previous game in Bozeman where the griz faithful (following a loss) blamed everything from the field conditions to having the wrong cleats, etc.xnodx xsmiley_wix
Of course GO, how else could it be explained?



Damn, there's no better rival than Cat/griz!xthumbsupx

You know it brother.

[CopperCat]

A couple pics from this afternoon. Damn this is going look sharp when they're done!

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/8972/img0839bh1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/7844/img0841im2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The next time I'm back in Bozo I will definitely be getting an aerial shot of the stadium. Those endzones are going to be awesome!

[Montanan]

purrrrrrrrrrrrrdy sweet! xnodx

[griz&beer]

Looking real real nice.

[GOKATS]

A few pics from today. A couple of the logos are just kinda laid out and aren't where they will go.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0845.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0846.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0849.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0850.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0853.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0854.jpg

[GOKATS]

A few pics from today, some of the logos are just spread out and aren't where they will be.

http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/4332/img0845tb4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/1629/img0846kp4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/6558/img0850cp0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/2792/img0854kb1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[MplsBison]

MSU has to be kicking themselves for not doing this sooner.


Take notice SDSU. You're on deck. Get your bunny as*es in gear!

[grizband]

A few pics from today, some of the legos are just spread out and aren't where they will be.
The Bobcats are building their new field with legos? Good to see those architecture degrees being put to use... xlolx

[GOKATS]

The Bobcats are building their new field with legos? Good to see those architecture degrees being put to use... xlolx

My bad.xoopsx

xlolx

[GOKATS]

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0853.jpg

[griz&beer]

Are the Griz ans Cats going to have the same stuff? I Like the Big Sky logos. The Big cat is allwright too. I don't like are big Griz bear on the 50. I liked the old cartoon looking one. That would be cool

[CatFan22]

Are the Griz ans Cats going to have the same stuff? I Like the Big Sky logos. The Big cat is allwright too. I don't like are big Griz bear on the 50. I liked the old cartoon looking one. That would be cool

The griz have SprinTurf and the Cats will be using Field Turf.

[BeauFoster]

Those pictures are great! To me, it's neat to watch something like this come together, to see the steps in which the project is completed. The turf looks pretty good, too. I'll be happy when ASU replaces their turf and gets rid of all the other sport's lines. Hopefully, it will look as good as MSU's.

[griz&beer]

The griz have SprinTurf and the Cats will be using Field Turf.

What is the difference anyone know??? xeyebrowx

[APPALACHIANstate]

Nice rug!

[GOKATS]

What is the difference anyone know??? xeyebrowx

Just different brands, the turf is probably similar,. I think SprinTurf glues their seams, FieldTurf sews theirs. Sprinturf uses all rubber infill (about three lbs./sq. ft.), FieldTurf uses a combination of silica sand and rubber (seven lbs. sand/sq. ft. + three lbs. rubber/sq. ft.).

All but three NFL teams either have FieldTurf or natural grass.

[Grizaholic17]

Just different brands, the turf is probably similar,. I think SprinTurf glues their seams, FieldTurf sews theirs. Sprinturf uses all rubber infill (about three lbs./sq. ft.), FieldTurf uses a combination of silica sand and rubber (seven lbs. sand/sq. ft. + three lbs. rubber/sq. ft.).

All but three NFL teams either have FieldTurf or natural grass.

I've played on the Griz SprintTurf for a few high school games. And the rubber pellets or whatever you call them are the worst!!! they get stuck in mouthgaurds and are dangerous to the eyes. But it was raining the two time I played there, which might have made the conditions worse.

[GOKATS]

A few pics from this morning, they're getting things glued down- yard markers, hash marks, numbers, lettering, etc. They should be ready to start laying down the infill in a couple days.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0860.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0868.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0874.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0878.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0879.jpg

[GOKATS]

bump

Apparently there was a glitch with the pics I posted today, but I think it's fixed now.

[Grizaholic17]

bump

Apparently there was a glitch with the pics I posted today, but I think it's fixed now.

Looks great!!! I bet the whole big sky is happy about this. I know I am. No more mud bowls.

[griz&beer]

How long did it take them putting it down. I guess they are unloading the new turf at WGS.

[GOKATS]

How long did it take them putting it down. I guess they are unloading the new turf at WGS.

They started last Tues.- they figure 15-18 days from start to finish for FieldTurf.

[griz&beer]

Your field looks real real nice. It will be nice to see progress on ours. I hope we get a new Griz logo that looks good.

[Ronbo]

Same Bear, new maroon end zones.

[furman94]

Looks good, but it is what it is... a Green, Blue, and Gold RUG!


GRASS IS BEST!

[catbob]

Looks good, but it is what it is... a Green, Blue, and Gold RUG!


GRASS IS BEST!

I agree, but our location makes it impossible not to have ridiculous field conditions one or two games a year.

http://blueskyphotomt.com/Resources/suu211.gif

I will miss the natural grass, but this sure looks nice.

Also, the old field had a 30" crown on it, this will only have a 6" on it.

[Ronbo]

Looks good, but it is what it is... a Green, Blue, and Gold RUG!


GRASS IS BEST!


Players prefer the rug. No frozen fields in Nov. and Dec. A frozen football field is like playing on an asphalt parking lot.

[griz&beer]

Back in the day when we had grass we had huge playoff wins, lots to do with bad fields and some bad ass Griz teams too.

[CopperCat]

Same Bear, new maroon end zones.

WTF?xeyebrowx

Hijacking a legitimate thread.xnonox

[Ronbo]

WTF?xeyebrowx

Hijacking a legitimate thread.xnonox

Really? It was an answer to a Griz fan that complimented your center logo and wondered if the Griz center logo was going to change.xrolleyesx

[CopperCat]

Really? It was an answer to a Griz fan that complimented your center logo and wondered if the Griz center logo was going to change.xrolleyesx

Precisely my point.

But at any rate, it the new turf looks fantastic. I'm sure the team will appreciate it come November when the ground would have been frozen with that stuff we called "grass."

[MSUBear42]

Ahh, football only lines... must be nice!

[GOKATS]

A few pics from this afternoon, they'll finish the logos, striping, etc. tomorrow and start the sand/rubber infill on Thurs. Two more semis of sand or rubber showed up today, I don't know how many semis that makes- the silica sand comes from a mine in Wisconsin, not sure where the rubber pellets are coming from.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0881.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0882.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0885.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0888.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0890.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0892.jpg

[grizband]

Back in the day when we had grass we had huge playoff wins, lots to do with bad fields and some bad ass Griz teams too.
I think those wins had more to do with the badass teams, than the field. xnodx

[griz8791]

I love the "1984" in the "Cats" logo. It's a great reference to an important moment in the athletic history of our state and a classy tribute to the guys who made the new turf possible.

[CopperCat]

A few pics from this afternoon, they'll finish the logos, striping, etc. tomorrow and start the sand/rubber infill on Thurs. Two more semis of sand or rubber showed up today, I don't know how many semis that makes- the silica sand comes from a mine in Wisconsin, not sure where the rubber pellets are coming from.


How exactly do they put all that fill in? Is the turf still not secured to the ground so that it can be peeled up or something?

[Tod]

I love the "1984" in the "Cats" logo. It's a great reference to an important moment in the athletic history of our state and a classy tribute to the guys who made the new turf possible.

I agree! Was going to say it myself, but you beat me to it. :) :) :)

[GOKATS]

How exactly do they put all that fill in? Is the turf still not secured to the ground so that it can be peeled up or something?

The "turf" at this point in time is one piece of material, each piece sewed to the next one from end to end and side to side- nothing can be peeled up. The backing was spiked into the gravel as they stretched and measured all the way from the north end zone to the south in five yard panels and ultimately was spiked and stapled to a nail board on the inside of the new curbing all the way around the field- it isn't going anywhere.

The "turf" on the backing is about 2 1/2" long and by the time they're done with the infill it'll show about 5/8". They have a special machine that spreads the sand/rubber infill- they begin with a layer of sand, then up to 21 layers of sand/rubber mix w/ a final topping of a special rubber mix. Since last Wed. or Thurs. they have delivered about 250 tons of silica sand and special rubber pellets to the site. They put down 7 lbs. of sand and 3 lbs. of rubber/ sq. ft. (I know, I've said all this before, just a recap).

I'll try to get some pics of the spreading of the infill when they start that process on Thurs.

[GOKATS]

They're finishing up the gluing on the south end of the stadium, but started spreading the infill a little over an hour ago on the north end- the first layer is sand, followed by rubber, etc. They have 143 tons of silica sand and 107 tons of rubber pellets.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0896.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0897.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0898.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0899.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0904.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0905.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0906.jpg

[griz&beer]

I will be in Boz this weekend, I might go take a look.

[GOKATS]

A few pics from this afternoon. Obviously this layer is rubber pellets. Weather permitting (we've been getting some t-storms the last couple days which are slowing them down) they hope to have the infill done by Sun. Then the crew that does the rubber matting that covers the asphalt and concrete on the perimeter moves- they take about 10 days.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0909.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0913.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0914.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0917.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0920.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0922.jpg

The sweeper goes in reverse to brush against the grain picking up the turf as the infill settles.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0928.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f122/survco/IMG_0930.jpg

[GreatAppSt]

Did they find Hoffa under the old carpet?

[GreatAppSt]

Did they find Hoffa under the old turf?

[furman94]

Looks great for a rug!

[CopperCat]

Did they find Hoffa under the old turf?

No, but the did find Yosef trying to sell weed to the team.xnonox

Give us a break man.xsmhx

[GOKATS]

Did they find Hoffa under the old turf?

Jealous, aren't ya asshole.

[griz&beer]

I am dang near jealous, I love the brighter green. Ours is dull green.

I would think Furman fanns would love the new feild, they might have a chance winning a game with good footing there.

[furman94]

STFU!


xbangx xbangx xflamemadx xflamemadx xpissedx xbawlingx xbawlingx

[GreatAppSt]

Jealous, aren't ya asshole.

Come on relax man, App got the same Hoffa jokes when we changed turf a few years ago.

It looks great, but why so tender on the subject? sheeesh.xsmiley_wix

[GOKATS]

Come on relax man, App got the same Hoffa jokes when we changed turf a few years ago.

It looks great, but why so tender on the subject? sheeesh.xsmiley_wix

I'm cool xpeacex , it was just your double posts about a minute apart. Carpet/turf, what exactly was your point? I got the Hoffa part.

[catbob]

Cats held their first practice on the new field with a little scrimmage at the end.

http://www.msubobcats.com/upload/gal2_200808131218655925.jpg

http://www.msubobcats.com/upload/gal2_200808131218655892.jpg

http://www.msubobcats.com/upload/gal2_200808131218655872.jpg

[griz&beer]

All I can say is that feild is real ,real nice.