PUNT750 Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 (edited) Does anyone know what brand of turf is going down on the field? ** I just found out the answer to my own question. From the A-Turf website: A-Turf Plays 2 Roles In Buffalo Bills Extreme Makeover Posted April 18, 2019 "A-Turf will be completing the turf playing surface replacement at New Era Field just in time for the NFL season. In the meantime, Terry & Kim Pegula (team owners) and Bills players are celebrating the opening of a brand-new, world-class, 41,000 s.f. Sports Performance Center. It seamlessly links the club’s athletic training, strength and conditioning, and sports science departments. A-Turf installed a turf area for warm-up, post-workout, and flexibility work." Our current turf, A-Turf Titan, was manufactured locally and it was rated #29 in the League by Sports Illustrated as to player acceptance. Arizona was #1 with Tifway #419 Bermuda grass. Many NFL stadiums use Bermuda grass but in Arizona the entire playing surface is retractable in a giant tray and is rolled and maintained outside the stadium. It's only used for NFL games. A-Turf is NOT used in any other NFL stadiums but is the turf at UB Stadium, St. Bonaventure and Niagara Falls HS. It is headquartered in Williamsville NY and the owner is a long-time Bills season ticket holder. The A-Turf Titan features rubber pellet infills as part of the artificial surface. Twelve (12) teams in the NFL will use artificial turf in 2019 with the Rams & Chargers coming on board in 2020. Edited April 22, 2019 by PUNT750 more info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Too bad the west coast teams are going in that direction..I love watching games on natural grass. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Think it is same brand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 I’m just glad they are willing to spend money to make things better. I hope they made the best possible decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Sack Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 I don’t care what the surface is although it’s widely known New England plays worse on grass than a turf surface of any kind. On a side note the problem I have with the Bills stadium isn’t the turf, it’s the proximity of the corner endzone to the wall that is the danger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Dr.Sack said: I don’t care what the surface is although it’s widely known New England plays worse on grass than a turf surface of any kind. On a side note the problem I have with the Bills stadium isn’t the turf, it’s the proximity of the corner endzone to the wall that is the danger. I was in a rugby game in college when a guy went into a tight corner like that and fractured his skull. I was at midfield on the opposite side of the field, and you could hear his skull cracking. Multiple ambulances, lots of blood, the rugby day ended right then and there. I saw a lot of nasty stuff in rugby, but that was the worst. . Edited April 21, 2019 by Augie 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillies Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Turf helps the bills. Fast WRs and shady need to trust their cuts without slipping. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 20 minutes ago, Dr.Sack said: On a side note the problem I have with the Bills stadium isn’t the turf, it’s the proximity of the corner endzone to the wall that is the danger. Why is that a problem to you, are you on the field? From a fans perspective they always want to be closer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterbluesky Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 25 minutes ago, Dr.Sack said: I don’t care what the surface is although it’s widely known New England plays worse on grass than a turf surface of any kind. On a side note the problem I have with the Bills stadium isn’t the turf, it’s the proximity of the corner endzone to the wall that is the danger. The turf is being replaced because the concrete foundation has severe cracks and holes in it.Too late to put a new drainage system in $$$,this must be the third field they have put in within the past decade? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Dr.Sack said: I don’t care what the surface is although it’s widely known New England plays worse on grass than a turf surface of any kind. On a side note the problem I have with the Bills stadium isn’t the turf, it’s the proximity of the corner endzone to the wall that is the danger. Gillette had grass - they replaced it the something called FieldTurf, supposedly the most technologically advanced stuff. I used sit in row 3 on the 20 - there’s room in the corner of the end zone. . 39 minutes ago, Misterbluesky said: The turf is being replaced because the concrete foundation has severe cracks and holes in it.Too late to put a new drainage system in $$$,this must be the third field they have put in within the past decade? So you’re saying the place is in crumbled ruins ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PUNT750 Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 58 minutes ago, Misterbluesky said: The turf is being replaced because the concrete foundation has severe cracks and holes in it.Too late to put a new drainage system in $$$,this must be the third field they have put in within the past decade? The current A-Turf was installed in 2011 - 8 years ago. So, yes 3 different artificial turfs in 10 years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 3 hours ago, Misterbluesky said: The turf is being replaced because the concrete foundation has severe cracks and holes in it.Too late to put a new drainage system in $$$,this must be the third field they have put in within the past decade? Third field in ten years? I don't think so. I believe there was drainage work done to the field last time a new turf was installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Are there any surfaces where you can plow the field and not have this happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 7 hours ago, PUNT750 said: Does anyone know what brand of turf is going down on the field? Our old turf, A-Turf Titan, was manufactured locally and it was rated #29 in the League by Sports Illustrated as to player acceptance. Arizona was #1 with Tifway #419 Bermuda grass. Many NFL stadiums use Bermuda grass but in Arizona the entire playing surface is retractable in a giant tray and is rolled and maintained outside the stadium. It's only used for NFL games. Twelve (12) teams in the NFL will use artificial turf in 2019 with the Rams & Chargers coming on board in 2020. The Raiders in Vegas will make 15 by 2021. ...are they using FieldTurf?....seems to be the predominating brand... installation is underway..... https://www.buffalobills.com/photos/new-turf-installation-5158913#0a134c07-b689-48ef-8573-e56c2d153b81 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVGrown Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 11 hours ago, PUNT750 said: Does anyone know what brand of turf is going down on the field? Our old turf, A-Turf Titan, was manufactured locally and it was rated #29 in the League by Sports Illustrated as to player acceptance. Arizona was #1 with Tifway #419 Bermuda grass. Many NFL stadiums use Bermuda grass but in Arizona the entire playing surface is retractable in a giant tray and is rolled and maintained outside the stadium. It's only used for NFL games. Twelve (12) teams in the NFL will use artificial turf in 2019 with the Rams & Chargers coming on board in 2020. The Raiders in Vegas will make 15 by 2021. Vegas will have the same set up as Arizona with the retractable field. No artificial turf here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estro Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 4 hours ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...are they using FieldTurf?....seems to be the predominating brand... installation is underway..... https://www.buffalobills.com/photos/new-turf-installation-5158913#0a134c07-b689-48ef-8573-e56c2d153b81 I believe those are old.pictures from 8 years ago when they did the last installation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 7 minutes ago, Estro said: I believe those are old.pictures from 8 years ago when they did the last installation ...my apology...think you're right based on this....... "The field is expected to be installed in May. A spokesman for Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said bids are out for the project. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
<bills4life> Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 Plus there are leaves on the trees in the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills1212 Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 12 hours ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...are they using FieldTurf?....seems to be the predominating brand... installation is underway..... https://www.buffalobills.com/photos/new-turf-installation-5158913#0a134c07-b689-48ef-8573-e56c2d153b81 Thanks for the link. Field looks cool My biggest takeaway from it however was i noticed at the top of the page that there was a new logo for the 60th anniversary. Man the 50th year w TO doesnt seem like 10 yrs ago, but it makes me wonder if theyll sport that as a patch on the shoulder this year as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 6 minutes ago, gobills1212 said: Thanks for the link. Field looks cool My biggest takeaway from it however was i noticed at the top of the page that there was a new logo for the 60th anniversary. Man the 50th year w TO doesnt seem like 10 yrs ago, but it makes me wonder if theyll sport that as a patch on the shoulder this year as well! ...sorry bud, I screwed up...pics are from 2011...new turf is slated for install during May 2019......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts