Has the team practiced outside on real grass since Fall camp? I drive by the stadium often and I don't think I've see them across University or behind Bergstrom since the season started. That may be a clue.
Do they ever practice in the stadium?
Has the team practiced outside on real grass since Fall camp? I drive by the stadium often and I don't think I've see them across University or behind Bergstrom since the season started. That may be a clue.
Well this is complete bs because the teams stand on some type of tarp.
What do they use to heat the field?
Probably not practical, but I picture using pex with hot water running through it like what is used for in floor heating and driveway heating. If this is the case I can't imagine the price being that crazy.
I don't see this happening in Ames.The cost for the Chiefs was $2.2 mil when they installed field heating 3 years ago. Appears to basically be a jacked up version of in floor heating and driveway heating.
https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-...lion-dollar-heating-system-under-pla-18287078
It's not exactly the same thing but the majority of soccer players I know find it novel when they get to play on field turf but prefer to play on grass. Some of it is how the ball bounces but a lot of it has to do with traction, grab and the rubber pellets.I always preferred grass but graduated just as high schools started installing the new turf so I can't really comment on how it feels. Walking on it was nice.
The cost for the Chiefs was $2.2 mil when they installed field heating 3 years ago. Appears to basically be a jacked up version of in floor heating and driveway heating.
https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-...lion-dollar-heating-system-under-pla-18287078
Do they ever practice in the stadium?
During the summer, yes. In season, no way
From 2001-2012 the Iowa Shrine Bowl was played at Jack Trice. But yes, the field isnt used much use outside of the football season.Even in the summer it gets little to no use. From my experience the only times they are on it s spring scrimmage, maybe a scrimmage or two during fall camp and then games. They have Johnny Majors and the field of dreams for outdoor practice fields
Even in the summer it gets little to no use. From my experience the only times they are on it s spring scrimmage, maybe a scrimmage or two during fall camp and then games. They have Johnny Majors and the field of dreams for outdoor practice fields
Do they ever practice on grass anymore?
I drive by often and haven't seen them outside for practice since the season began.
I know the Green Bay hybrid system field has been brought up several times through these natural grass vs artificial field turf debates and discussions. I hadn't seen this posted yet, but a neat behind the scenes prep leading up to an NFL gameday.
Check out from about 4:33 to 7:14 for the field and grow lights discussion.
I know the Green Bay hybrid system field has been brought up several times through these natural grass vs artificial field turf debates and discussions. I hadn't seen this posted yet, but a neat behind the scenes prep leading up to an NFL gameday.
Check out from about 4:33 to 7:14 for the field and grow lights discussion.