BDS Re-sodding

[TechCubed]

Cool timelapse plus AJC story.

 

[Supersizethatorder-mutt]

Pretty cool video.

 

[dressedcheeseside]

I wonder what that cost and why it was needed.

 

[jwsavhGT]

"After the concert, it was determined that the damage was sufficient enough that the concert producers (AEG Live) would pay to have it replaced. Tech and AEG Live wrote a clause into the concert contract anticipating such an outcome, and AEG Live agreed to pay up to $75,000. Deputy athletic director Brett Daniels said much of the damage was caused by the cranes that brought the stage and lighting equipment onto the field."

 

[B Lifsey]

Cool...

I think I read somewhere it was part of having the Rolling Stones play. Maybe they (or tour promoter) covered cost?

PS - Darn, beat to the punch by @jwsavhGT

 

[Skeptic]

Cool...

I think I read somewhere it was part of having the Rolling Stones play. Maybe they (or tour promoter) covered cost?

PS - Darn, beat to the punch by @jwsavhGT

I know it is Bermuda, a grass I would set fire to if it would help get rid of it because it grows everywhere fast, but with a month until the first game how firmly will it take hold, does anybody know? I know someone who was on the Clemson sideline at last year's game -- Snoddy's injury happened almost directly in front of him and he said it was so bad the Clemson bench was hyperventilating and turning away -- and of course Watson tore up his knee on the turf. My friend said there were patches and tufts all over the field. I surely hope it roots in. At least at Grant Field. In my yard, torch it.

 

[GTJackets]

I know it is Bermuda, a grass I would set fire to if it would help get rid of it because it grows everywhere fast, but with a month until the first game how firmly will it take hold, does anybody know? I know someone who was on the Clemson sideline at last year's game -- Snoddy's injury happened almost directly in front of him and he said it was so bad the Clemson bench was hyperventilating and turning away -- and of course Watson tore up his knee on the turf. My friend said there were patches and tufts all over the field. I surely hope it roots in. At least at Grant Field. In my yard, torch it.

What is this game that you speak of in a month?

 

[forensicbuzz]

I know it is Bermuda, a grass I would set fire to if it would help get rid of it because it grows everywhere fast, but with a month until the first game how firmly will it take hold, does anybody know? I know someone who was on the Clemson sideline at last year's game -- Snoddy's injury happened almost directly in front of him and he said it was so bad the Clemson bench was hyperventilating and turning away -- and of course Watson tore up his knee on the turf. My friend said there were patches and tufts all over the field. I surely hope it roots in. At least at Grant Field. In my yard, torch it.

Snoddy kicked himself in the calf and broke both the fibula and the tibia. That had absolutely nothing to do with the turf.

 

[gtg936g]

I am not a fan of new turf. We seemed to have a lot of trouble maintaining our footing when we play on the road. I don't want us to have the same problem at home.

 

[Skeptic]

What is this game that you speak of in a month?

See? I am so anxious to be about real stuff I just moved the season up 30 days. Get your tickets now.

 

[stevo0718]

I have Bermuda... It is growing like gangbusters right now... With 2 months til the season, I would not worry. In many NFL stadiums they re sod parts during the season with a couple week road trip or a bye week.

I expect our field to be perfect for game 1, and I have never felt that our field has been any disadvantage to our team... As for injuries, I feel like we are pretty lucky overall with knee injuries so I wouldn't blame the turf at all.

 

[Animal02]

Any grass is better than the duct taped astro concrete that was on Grant Field in the late 70's

 

[DrJacket]

The turf is probably replaced far more often than most people realize. There is no precise schedule, but this seems to take place roughly every 3 seasons or so. There is more than enough time to get it watered and meshed in. Our turf guy is one of the best around. He'll have us ready.

The article said that the reason for periodic replacement is that the accumulation of organic debris (i.e.--clippings, etc.) raises the thickness too much for watering to soak in like you would like. So, they have to replace in order to have a healthy and predictable turf.

 

[dressedcheeseside]

The turf is probably replaced far more often than most people realize. There is no precise schedule, but this seems to take place roughly every 3 seasons or so. There is more than enough time to get it watered and meshed in. Our turf guy is one of the best around. He'll have us ready.

The article said that the reason for periodic replacement is that the accumulation of organic debris (i.e.--clippings, etc.) raises the thickness too much for watering to soak in like you would like. So, they have to replace in order to have a healthy and predictable turf.

Thanks for the info, also, why don't they just bag the grass clippings when they mow?

 

[DrJacket]

Thanks for the info, also, why don't they just bag the grass clippings when they mow?

Oh, I think they do. But, there's no way you'd catch all of that. Some of that settles in and becomes organic matter. I think they said the ideal depth of soil is 3 inches. Much past that, the water has a tough time draining.

 

[33jacket]

turf is replaced every 3-4 years at tech anyway

bermuda grass, in that sandy bed, with 2 months of hot weather and well watered will root like hell and be just fine for a nice tight mow.

nothing to look at here...time to move on...no worries.

 

[Buzz776g]

turf is replaced every 3-4 years at tech anyway

bermuda grass, in that sandy bed, with 2 months of hot weather and well watered will root like hell and be just fine for a nice tight mow.

nothing to look at here...time to move on...no worries.

This. I am NO gardener but my understanding is that bermuda is tight, resilient and springy in part because it quickly forms a tighter, thicker network of roots close to the surface than other grasses. Those who work on their lawns harder than I do please correct if wrong.

 

[AE 87]

I've learned a lot in this thread. For example, "sodding" is apparently not asterixed-out on this forum. Maybe because of the Supreme Court decision?

 

[awbuzz]

I've learned a lot in this thread. For example, "sodding" is apparently not asterixed-out on this forum. Maybe because of the Supreme Court decision?

Don't take it there...

 

[wishbone]

Any grass is better than the duct taped astro concrete that was on Grant Field in the late 70's

Lol.
I remember playing intramural and IFC flag football at Bobby Dodd on that carpet.