Albany,n.y. Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 I've been watching ESPN's countdown show & among all the things said was when they were talking about the fact that there is a tarp over the field at Highmark because they don't want the turf to freeze & get hard which could cause concussions, Mortensen mentioned that the new stadium will have a grass field with a heating system underneath like in GB & KC. I have no idea how he knows that or thinks he knows that, but that's what he said. 6 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Can grass grow under a dome? 3 10 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adams Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 1 minute ago, K-9 said: Can grass grow under a dome? No but it’s an ideal environment to grow soft fans. 3 1 2 1 2 1 17 5 2 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChans Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 1 minute ago, K-9 said: Can grass grow under a dome? New leaked photo of new stadium prototype. 1 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 4 minutes ago, K-9 said: Can grass grow under a dome? Arizona has a grass field in a dome. They can bring it outside for sun and watering. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Here’s the Tweet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooklynBills Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 6 minutes ago, Albany,n.y. said: I've been watching ESPN's countdown show & among all the things said was when they were talking about the fact that there is a tarp over the field at Highmark because they don't want the turf to freeze & get hard which could cause concussions, Mortensen mentioned that the new stadium will have a grass field with a heating system underneath like in GB & KC. I have no idea how he knows that or thinks he knows that, but that's what he said. Mort has had a great source within the Bills organization since the Pegulas took over. I can remember specifically he had scoops on several Bills related news items. I would trust his info. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Kevi Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 If true I like this. Turf at Ralph/New Era/Highmark has been slippery for awhile. 5 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 I can't imagine they would have grass. They would just be heating some beat up lawn by January 1 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, K-9 said: Can grass grow under a dome? Yes. My hippie friends grow it in their extra storage space in the bonus room. 3 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 1 minute ago, Just Jack said: Arizona has a grass field in a dome. They can bring it outside for sun and watering. As does the new Vegas joint. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Just now, jimmy10 said: As does the new Vegas joint. Astroturf for UNLV, grass for the Raiders over the astroturf, rolled in like you cited for Arizona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Nice. I always preferred real grass. Players will like that I bet. They don't have to deal with the rubber pellets flying up in their eyes and face. Except the kicker. I think kickers do better on artificial turf. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Just Jack said: Arizona has a grass field in a dome. They can bring it outside for sun and watering. My comment was totally tongue and cheek as it pertains to our endless string of dome/no dome debates around here, but thanks for your input none the less. Edited January 15, 2022 by K-9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Good for ACLS too... Dirt and grass give but turf doesn't. I feel like this was reported somewhere else before, bit more as a rumor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 1 minute ago, TheFunPolice said: Good for ACLS too... Dirt and grass give but turf doesn't. I feel like this was reported somewhere else before, bit more as a rumor. I think I saw it as well, may have been wawrow report early on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 (edited) When we toured Allegiant Stadium, they said that they asked the Cardinals what they would do differently with their rolled-in grass field. The Cardinals said they would have raised it up 3 feet off the ground so you can get under it easily. But a turf field and a roof would make more sense if they're worried about the turf freezing. And I'm sure doing all that adds a lot more to the cost. Edited January 15, 2022 by Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Ralph is cheap 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorin' Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 22 minutes ago, K-9 said: Can grass grow under a dome? Grow lights baby. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 New York State just passed a new law. Exactly what kind of grass are we talking about? 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 That's awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorin' Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 7 minutes ago, Doc said: When we toured Allegiant Stadium, they said that they asked the Cardinals what they would do differently with their rolled-in grass field. The Cardinals said they would have raised it up 3 feet off the ground so you can get under it easily. But a turf field and a roof would make more sense if they're worried about the turf freezing. And I'm sure doing all that adds a lot more to the cost. There's some really innovative things being done in England. 10% synthetic fibers being woven into grass fields. Heating under the field with drainage to suck the water out. Grow lights so the field is lit up at night and allows the grass to grow overnight. Wind shields on the open air stadium that keeps the wind off the field... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichRiderBills Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 I don't think it's a good idea personally. I don't know if there's going to be any correlation to less injuries when you have a very difficult field to take care of in the winter time that could get slippery. Either way not a giant deal to me, but will be pretty pricey and work to maintain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 21 minutes ago, Just Jack said: Arizona has a grass field in a dome. They can bring it outside for sun and watering. Good thing 'Thunderbirds' was around to give them ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyal2dagame Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 10 minutes ago, Draconator said: New York State just passed a new law. Exactly what kind of grass are we talking about? Ricky Williams is coming out of retirement begging the Bills to sign him....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffeesforclosers Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 4 minutes ago, Motorin' said: There's some really innovative things being done in England. 10% synthetic fibers being woven into grass fields. Heating under the field with drainage to suck the water out. Grow lights so the field is lit up at night and allows the grass to grow overnight. Wind shields on the open air stadium that keeps the wind off the field... Huh. That's crazy. There's a lot of hell raised over there about "plastic pitches". Surprised they'd go for it. Bring on the natural grass though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djp14150 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 34 minutes ago, Albany,n.y. said: I've been watching ESPN's countdown show & among all the things said was when they were talking about the fact that there is a tarp over the field at Highmark because they don't want the turf to freeze & get hard which could cause concussions, Mortensen mentioned that the new stadium will have a grass field with a heating system underneath like in GB & KC. I have no idea how he knows that or thinks he knows that, but that's what he said. it’s a logical conclusion turf is frowned on cold grass stadiums ( all except for soldier field I think) have heating/ drainage systems for better field conditions. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 3 minutes ago, Motorin' said: There's some really innovative things being done in England. 10% synthetic fibers being woven into grass fields. Heating under the field with drainage to suck the water out. Grow lights so the field is lit up at night and allows the grass to grow overnight. Wind shields on the open air stadium that keeps the wind off the field... Oh, no doubt. And blocking the wind will be part of the new stadium. But it won't block the cold, like on a night like this. And that's what's keeping people away. But if they don't put a roof, a grass field would make sense. No having to plow the pellets off the field with the snow and no needing to pay a ton to get people to shovel the seating area. Also could attract more FAs. But they can't have both a grass field and a roof without making the field retractable, and that would probably add a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Defense Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Great news!! Outdoor stadium, with grass! How football should be played. And hopefully in Orchard Park. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Can't wait... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 18 minutes ago, Draconator said: New York State just passed a new law. Exactly what kind of grass are we talking about? That much grass in a dome would be one big hotbox. Would also mean Highmark is living up to its name. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorin' Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 9 minutes ago, Coffeesforclosers said: Huh. That's crazy. There's a lot of hell raised over there about "plastic pitches". Surprised they'd go for it. Bring on the natural grass though. Can't tell the difference when it's 90% natural grass I guess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Yes! Hope this is true. Grass is way better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly's Heroes Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Only thing that matters is a Dome! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 We will get all muddy ripping down the goal posts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Will it have a grass roof? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 The Steelers have a grass field. It looks pretty rough by the end of the season. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Outdoors and on grass. Karen's everywhere having nervous breakdowns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purple haze Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Albany,n.y. said: I've been watching ESPN's countdown show & among all the things said was when they were talking about the fact that there is a tarp over the field at Highmark because they don't want the turf to freeze & get hard which could cause concussions, Mortensen mentioned that the new stadium will have a grass field with a heating system underneath like in GB & KC. I have no idea how he knows that or thinks he knows that, but that's what he said. The grass field was mentioned along with the report the stadium would be open air in Orchard Park. The heating system is new info, but it makes sense. I wish they would have had a grass field all these decades. A lot of players would have had longer careers and, perhaps, a bit less trauma on their bodies to deal with in their advancing years. Astroturf was a plague. Edited January 15, 2022 by purple haze 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bag of Milk Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 57 minutes ago, BrooklynBills said: Mort has had a great source within the Bills organization since the Pegulas took over. I can remember specifically he had scoops on several Bills related news items. I would trust his info. Huh? Really. This grass field info. isn't even a scoop. It has been been mentioned for months and months. Mort's connection to Buffalo will always be centered around his unfettered love for Tom Donahoe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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