Time for a Change?

FalconFanatic · Post by **FalconFanatic** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 2:31 pm

I vote for field turf, who knows maybe it would help our ClusterF**k offense

Falcon52 · Post by **Falcon52** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 2:50 pm

If we want the good players to come to BG v. other MAC schools, we need to make the change.

How much would it cost? Anyone know?

Tech83 · Post by **Tech83** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 2:56 pm

$800,000 to $1 Million - I think its about $20 - $25 per SF installed

Schadenfreude · Post by **Schadenfreude** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 2:58 pm

Warthog wrote:the reality is that we live in a climate where the grass stops growing about mid-October.

So is the University of Michigan and Purdue. So were the Toledo Maroons.

Falcon52 · Post by **Falcon52** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 3:06 pm

Schad is just upset that it would be one less John Deere tractor needed.

It's not about preserving the past, it's about ensuring the future.

JoeFalcon · Post by **JoeFalcon** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 3:31 pm

The amazing thing is that entire year, the field was/will be officially used 4 times and one of them happened to be the Mud Bowl on national television.

I want to keep grass for the aformentioned reasons, but it should never turn into what it did on Wednesday. Cover it, put stuff down, call James Whitmore...do something! I enjoyed playing in muddy conditions, but it can't be appealing to the speedy receivers and skill position players we're trying to attract to run the spread offense.

Turf might also allow the facility to be used for high school games and other events that could bring potential exposure and revenue to the University.

I still say stick with grass for sentimental reasons, but other options are worth exploring.

Tech83 · Post by **Tech83** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 3:41 pm

joeFalcon - I think you make a good point. FieldTurf might open the stadium up to high school playoffs, thereby bringing an econmical benefit to the school and the town. Miami has hosted a few DIV 1 and 2 games at Yager and its a nice boost.

Think about it. The Doyt is very accessible from I-75. Plenty of parking, resturants, and hotels to be hosting some games. I don't know if we can necessarily "rent" the stadium out, but I think we could get part of the gate - plus charge for parking. The stadium is lit for TV, so games could be filmed and rebroadcast through local access - thus putting BGSU in lots of homes.

It would be interesting to know the economic benefits BGSU and BG see from hostig the High School hockey tournament at the ice arena.

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 3:42 pm

Schadenfreude wrote:
Warthog wrote:the reality is that we live in a climate where the grass stops growing about mid-October.
So is the University of Michigan and Purdue. So were the Toledo Maroons.

Schad,

Doesn't UM have the turf now as well?

JoeFalcon · Post by **JoeFalcon** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 3:46 pm

Tech83 wrote:joeFalcon - I think you make a good point. FieldTurf might open the stadium up to high school playoffs, thereby bringing an econmical benefit to the school and the town. Miami has hosted a few DIV 1 and 2 games at Yager and its a nice boost.

Think about it. The Doyt is very accessible from I-75. Plenty of parking, resturants, and hotels to be hosting some games. I don't know if we can necessarily "rent" the stadium out, but I think we could get part of the gate - plus charge for parking. The stadium is lit for TV, so games could be filmed and rebroadcast through local access - thus putting BGSU in lots of homes.

It would be interesting to know the economic benefits BGSU and BG see from hostig the High School hockey tournament at the ice arena.

Right. Even if it doesn't bring in cash, it still exposes BG to a large number of potential athletes, students and fans. I get tired of seeing the A** Bowl and Fred Savage Hall host all the big high school contests.

Schadenfreude · Post by **Schadenfreude** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 4:01 pm

Falcon52 wrote:It's not about preserving the past, it's about ensuring the future.

this doesnt mean anything to me.

let me put it this way: i think we should consider field turf if notre dame will consider it.

Warthog · Post by **Warthog** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 4:03 pm

Schadenfreude wrote:
Warthog wrote:the reality is that we live in a climate where the grass stops growing about mid-October.
So is the University of Michigan and Purdue. So were the Toledo Maroons.

But they, like OSU, also have the means to completely re-sod the field at any time they see fit. That is not an option for us. What would we have done if this game happened in October and we had two or three more games to play on it?

transfer2BGSU · Post by **transfer2BGSU** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 4:06 pm

Warthog wrote:What would we have done if this game happened in October and we had two or three more games to play on it?

We would have thrown some grass seed out there

Warthog · Post by **Warthog** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 4:07 pm

transfer2BGSU wrote:
Warthog wrote:What would we have done if this game happened in October and we had two or three more games to play on it?
We would have thrown some grass seed out there

And green paint? 8)

Schadenfreude · Post by **Schadenfreude** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 4:08 pm

transfer2BGSU wrote:
Warthog wrote:What would we have done if this game happened in October and we had two or three more games to play on it?
We would have thrown some grass seed out there

the 2003 mac championship, somehow, was still played.

kdog27 · Post by **kdog27** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 4:12 pm

I just read that the New England Patriots are replacing their natural grass with field turf in time for their November 26 game.

We may not change next year but I think it is coming soon. There will not be many grasses surfaces left in a few years.