BG & OSU FieldTurf article in the Blade

BGSU33 · Post by **BGSU33** » Sun May 20, 2007 11:06 am

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dl ... /-1/SPORTS

BGGrad01 · Post by **BGGrad01** » Sun May 20, 2007 11:16 am

Why the $166k cost difference between BG and OSU? Is OSU getting a great deal due to the exposure of FieldTurf or does the $966k cost at BG include other things?

Class of 61 · Post by **Class of 61** » Sun May 20, 2007 11:17 am

BGSU33 wrote:http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dl ... AID=/20070 I520/SPORTS04/705200332/-1/SPORTS

I found it quite interesting that OUR installation will cost about 166k MORE than OSU's...wonder why? Publicity perhaps?

TG1996 · Post by **TG1996** » Sun May 20, 2007 11:25 am

If I remember, Greg Christopher mentioned either other places that were getting FieldTurf laid down, or that we have to do a lot of work with the drainage system, too. OSU probably just has to lay down the surface since they did the drainage bit when they renovated a few years ago.

That or the $166K is to FieldTurf parts of Forrest Creason at hammb's request.

"I am excited about the amount of use the greatest stadium in America will now be able to have," Tressel said.

How nice of him to think of BG like that.

factman · Post by **factman** » Sun May 20, 2007 5:27 pm

That may also include Perry Field House, as I remember gearing that it was also getting redone.

falconfan1 · Post by **falconfan1** » Sun May 20, 2007 5:43 pm

I believe the poster who remarked that the scope of BG's work is "deeper" in that some substantial drainage rework is necessary has identified the main difference in the costs.

I am sure every installation has some other differences that might not appear obvious to those of us in other lines of work.

It will look very sharp- and help us recruit players, recruit students and serve a wider number of sports. Ready for kick off!

Go Falcons!

jacojdm · Post by **jacojdm** » Sun May 20, 2007 6:49 pm

falconfan1 wrote:It will look very sharp- and help us recruit players, recruit students and serve a wider number of sports. Ready for kick off!

Go Falcons!

Thanks to your family for its generous gift to get this project off (on?) the ground.

zeket10 · Post by **zeket10** » Sun May 20, 2007 8:25 pm

BGGrad01 wrote:Why the $166k cost difference between BG and OSU? Is OSU getting a great deal due to the exposure of FieldTurf or does the $966k cost at BG include other things?

Thet probally have to do some work on the dranage system, because at OSU their system is probally pretty new and up to date it probally did'nt cost that much for them.

TG1996 · Post by **TG1996** » Sun May 20, 2007 8:57 pm

falconfan1 wrote:I believe the poster who remarked that the scope of BG's work is "deeper" in that some substantial drainage rework is necessary has identified the main difference in the costs.

Around here, we like to call that "TG is right again".

FalconTurf · Post by **FalconTurf** » Mon May 21, 2007 4:19 pm

I suspect the price difference relates to the fact that they have a track-like surface next to their seating and extending near the field in Columbus. In BG there is grass all the way to the seating in all directions. In order to do the facility first class you would not leave the old grass surface between the field and the seating. This additional area would obviously result in additional costs.

Additionally the artwork would cost more. Anybody and their preschool child could cut out a block O but it takes talent to cut out a well-shaped Falcon head (any version).

Rightupinthere · Post by **Rightupinthere** » Mon May 21, 2007 7:52 pm

FalconTurf wrote: Additionally the artwork would cost more. Anybody and their preschool child could cut out a block O but it takes talent to cut out a well-shaped Falcon head (any version).

Welcome. With the above statement, you will fit in well with the inmates.

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Tue May 22, 2007 12:41 pm

FalconTurf wrote:I suspect the price difference relates to the fact that they have a track-like surface next to their seating and extending near the field in Columbus. In BG there is grass all the way to the seating in all directions. In order to do the facility first class you would not leave the old grass surface between the field and the seating. This additional area would obviously result in additional costs.

Additionally the artwork would cost more. Anybody and their preschool child could cut out a block O but it takes talent to cut out a well-shaped Falcon head (any version).

That block is an "O"? Heck I thought it was a zero!

bgsuman · Post by **bgsuman** » Thu May 24, 2007 8:37 am

pics of OSU's new fieldturf

http://ohiostatebuckeyes.cstv.com/view. ... er_gallery

moneymaker02 · Post by **moneymaker02** » Thu May 24, 2007 1:13 pm

That's a little bit different surface than what OU has.

BG & OSU FieldTurf article in the Blade

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