T&C Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Not sure how this would work for domed stadiums although there are hundreds of grass varieties now that grow in almost any condition. https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/sports/2023/09/13/nflpa-renews-call-for-natural-grass-after-aaron-rodgers-injury Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerBillsFan Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Arizona has grass in its domed stadium correct? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 JK Dobbin ruptured his Achilles on grass. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) I hear they are bringing in some experts on natural grass surfaces Edited September 13, 2023 by ddaryl 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 7 minutes ago, SoonerBillsFan said: Arizona has grass in its domed stadium correct? Doesn’t it pull out to get sun, or something crazy? Natural grass obviously doesn’t prevent all injuries, but I firmly believe it helps, including with the dreaded concussions. I’d like to se edit in every stadium possible, but obviously tough to do in most domes and some locations. 2 minutes ago, ddaryl said: I hear they are bringing in some experts on natural grass surfaces Beat me to it! First expert I thought of!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, Augie said: Doesn’t it pull out to get sun, or something crazy? it sure does, especially after a dip in a cold pool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co_springs_billsfan Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 *Player is injured on turf* NFLPA: The greedy owners won't put grass instead of turf on the fields! NFL owners: It's CBA negotiation time. How about sharing the burden of the additional cost of grass fields? NFLPA: We ain't giving up one red cent to you greedy owners! In fact, pay us more to play an extra game each season. *Player is injured on grass* 🦗s Note: I am in favor of grass for all fields, but the media's (made up of mostly players, or insiders with many players relationships) one-sidedness on this topic pisses me off. 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 2 hours ago, T&C said: Not sure how this would work for domed stadiums although there are hundreds of grass varieties now that grow in almost any condition. https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/sports/2023/09/13/nflpa-renews-call-for-natural-grass-after-aaron-rodgers-injury NFLPA is supposed to be partners with NFL - are they going to contribute? Only way natural grass will work (if you expect grass in December) is for Packers to get a stadium like the Vikings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 All the talk of players chipping in is so wildly absurd. Even in employee owned companies and/or companies with stock options, never would an employee take a loss, or lesser income/profit share repave the parking lot or put on a new roof. Crazy talk. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 I saw nothing to suggest that the artificial turf in any way contributed to Rodgers' injury. Wet field, left leg slips awkwardly under him as he's being (cleanly) tackled, stretches, tendon snaps. Like that could've never happened on slick natural grass/mud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Augie said: Doesn’t it pull out to get sun, or something crazy? It's actually pretty cool. I remember seeing the video of it. Basically the entire field is on tracks that rolls out underneath the stadium. And it's not just a thin layer either. It's about 3ft of concrete, dirt, grass and steel. They do it at Allegiant now also. Edited September 13, 2023 by The Wiz 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 If you own stock in artificial grass….sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 17 minutes ago, The Wiz said: It's actually pretty cool. I remember seeing the video of it. Basically the entire field is on tracks that rolls out underneath the stadium. And it's not just a thin layer either. It's about 3ft of concrete, dirt, grass and steel. They do it at Allegiant now also. That would work well in Minneapolis, Detroit, Indianapolis…. 😈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted September 14, 2023 Author Share Posted September 14, 2023 5 hours ago, Limeaid said: NFLPA is supposed to be partners with NFL - are they going to contribute? Only way natural grass will work (if you expect grass in December) is for Packers to get a stadium like the Vikings. I believe they use heating coils below the surface. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieEm Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 7 hours ago, Limeaid said: NFLPA is supposed to be partners with NFL - are they going to contribute? Only way natural grass will work (if you expect grass in December) is for Packers to get a stadium like the Vikings. I imsginevthey have Saturday grass set up like rolls of carpeting somehow they can just roll it out for when it's ñeeded on top of the current turf field I'd imagine they just have to determine the thickness of the soil they use and that it would be easily replaced s ced with a new strip as needed from wear and tear. Different rates on wear and tear based on field position do likely most replaced at mid field as that likely has most traffic per game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 16 hours ago, The Frankish Reich said: I saw nothing to suggest that the artificial turf in any way contributed to Rodgers' injury. Wet field, left leg slips awkwardly under him as he's being (cleanly) tackled, stretches, tendon snaps. Like that could've never happened on slick natural grass/mud? I'm with you on this one. NFLPA predictably jumped on this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Punching Bag Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 1 hour ago, chongli said: One of the stadiums in Spain NFL has to choose from has grass and the other doesn't. If the home team selected for Spain has grass it actually is decreasing number of games with grass fields. Not sure why we care about Chad Kitchen who is out to prove that you can have CTE without playing football. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 Is the NFLPA calling for artificial turf to be installed in Pittsburgh after Nick Chubb's injury? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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