The Wiz Posted October 8 Posted October 8 7 minutes ago, UConn James said: Hope there isn't a huge contrast between the real turf and FieldTurf border when things start and as next season goes along. Is there any word on what type of grass is being used? I was reading awhile back about buffalo grass that is slow-growing, doesn't require much for watering, and stays green for longer and was like... just for the name, we ought to be having some of that in the grass seed blend. I'm assuming there will be some testing done on how it holds up to foot traffic & sports use either in a couple of months or at latest in early spring. I'd like to know how far the grass goes over the sidelines. Going from grass to turf right on the edge seems like it would be dangerous so I'd imagine it going to carry over a few feet at least. 1 Quote
PromoTheRobot Posted October 8 Posted October 8 I saw the warming pipes laid under that turf. I hope they remembered to put them under the fake turf sidelines too Quote
SoCal Deek Posted October 9 Posted October 9 6 hours ago, The Wiz said: I'd like to know how far the grass goes over the sidelines. Going from grass to turf right on the edge seems like it would be dangerous so I'd imagine it going to carry over a few feet at least. I’m not sure it’s the case at the new Bills Stadium but when we design them it has to extend far enough to accommodate a soccer field, which is wider than a football field. Quote
The Wiz Posted October 9 Posted October 9 1 minute ago, SoCal Deek said: I’m not sure it’s the case at the new Bills Stadium but when we design them it has to extend far enough to accommodate a soccer field, which is wider than a football field. Good to know, and I believe they have talked about using it for soccer in the past so likely the same case. Quote
EmotionallyUnstable Posted October 9 Posted October 9 It appears there is a sand-like base below the sod. I am not sure what I was expecting but it wasn’t that. Quote
SoCal Deek Posted October 9 Posted October 9 15 minutes ago, The Wiz said: Good to know, and I believe they have talked about using it for soccer in the past so likely the same case. The challenge becomes protecting the natural grass on the football sidelines since the players and coaches stand within the wider soccer boundary…so they’ll typically put down a tarp there. Just now, EmotionallyUnstable said: It appears there is a sand-like base below the sod. I am not sure what I was expecting but it wasn’t that. It’s a standard cross section. The sand helps with drainage. 1 1 Quote
Starr Almighty Posted October 9 Posted October 9 On 10/2/2025 at 8:54 AM, Kirby Jackson said: I can picture it now. Some drunk dude wearing this at the stadium allowing people to urinate on him 1 3 Quote
That's No Moon Posted October 9 Posted October 9 16 hours ago, Starr Almighty said: I can picture it now. Some drunk dude wearing this at the stadium allowing people to urinate on him The trough is maximum efficiency and it will be missed. Quote
PonyBoy Posted October 9 Posted October 9 38 minutes ago, Virgil said: It's all coming together Looks expensive.. 2 Quote
Bills fan since 87 Posted October 9 Posted October 9 44 minutes ago, Virgil said: It's all coming together She's lookin pretty good I must say! Quote
Ned Flanders Posted October 9 Posted October 9 17 hours ago, EmotionallyUnstable said: It appears there is a sand-like base below the sod. I am not sure what I was expecting but it wasn’t that. 2 Quote
Fleezoid Posted October 9 Posted October 9 43 minutes ago, Virgil said: It's all coming together What, no escalator? Quote
zow2 Posted October 9 Posted October 9 14 minutes ago, Fleezoid said: What, no escalator? Nice but that overhang ain't covering sh*t really, it's good for the wind diffusion though. 1 1 1 Quote
WotAGuy Posted October 9 Posted October 9 17 minutes ago, Fleezoid said: What, no escalator? Those were only with the dome option. It’s a bundle, along with stainless steel urinals. Quote
Augie Posted October 9 Posted October 9 37 minutes ago, PonyBoy said: Looks expensive.. Oh, you just wait! 😂 Quote
SoCal Deek Posted Thursday at 08:03 PM Posted Thursday at 08:03 PM 50 minutes ago, zow2 said: Nice but that overhang ain't covering sh*t really, it's good for the wind diffusion though. Say what? The overhang covers the entire upper level. We’ve been over this! 1 Quote
BigDingus Posted Thursday at 08:25 PM Posted Thursday at 08:25 PM 1 hour ago, zow2 said: Nice but that overhang ain't covering sh*t really, it's good for the wind diffusion though. That's was my first thought. Some people in the upper levels will have some coverage, but when the rain or snow is coming down, 2/3 of the stadium is gonna feel it. 1 Quote
Jukester Posted Thursday at 08:34 PM Posted Thursday at 08:34 PM (edited) Plan is to keep field at minimum 60 degrees year round Bench area will be artificial turf except for a section of grass for kickers to warm up Edited Thursday at 08:43 PM by Jukester 2 Quote
SoCal Deek Posted Thursday at 09:32 PM Posted Thursday at 09:32 PM 1 hour ago, BigDingus said: That's was my first thought. Some people in the upper levels will have some coverage, but when the rain or snow is coming down, 2/3 of the stadium is gonna feel it. All of the upper deck is under the roof. All of it! 1 1 Quote
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