Both Montana schools get in Top 5 FCS Stadiums

[get'em_griz]

It's about time that they got that turf... I remember having to march on that in the marching band during 2007 in the marching band. It was so muddy and messy.

 

[gotgame75]

Speaking of turf, aren't we do for a replacement ourselves? John Edwards said 3-4 years ago that the turf was already past its expiration date and considering the fact Cliff paid for it, I assume he would know. I realize there are more pressing needs, but is there anything in long-term planning of the stadium (if such exists) to account for this? Just wondering...

 

[Cats2506]

Speaking of turf, aren't we do for a replacement ourselves? John Edwards said 3-4 years ago that the turf was already past its expiration date and considering the fact Cliff paid for it, I assume he would know. I realize there are more pressing needs, but is there anything in long-term planning of the stadium (if such exists) to account for this? Just wondering...

You guys must have bought some cheap turf then, you just put new down in 08 I think, usually the stuff should last at least 10 years and usually 15 or more.

 

[Cats2506]

It's about time hat they got that turf... I remember having to march on that in the marching band during 2007 in the marching band. It was so muddy and messy.

It really got tore up bad in 07, had a couple of real mudbowls that year, turf was installed for the 08 season.

 

[Ursa Major]

Speaking of turf, aren't we do for a replacement ourselves? John Edwards said 3-4 years ago that the turf was already past its expiration date and considering the fact Cliff paid for it, I assume he would know. I realize there are more pressing needs, but is there anything in long-term planning of the stadium (if such exists) to account for this? Just wondering...

You guys must have bought some cheap turf then, you just put new down in 08 I think, usually the stuff should last at least 10 years and usually 15 or more.

That's the estimate for a team like the cats that only plays 5-6 games on the turf a year on average as compared to a team like the Griz that plays 8-9 games a year on their home turf on average...

 

[Cats2506]

Speaking of turf, aren't we do for a replacement ourselves? John Edwards said 3-4 years ago that the turf was already past its expiration date and considering the fact Cliff paid for it, I assume he would know. I realize there are more pressing needs, but is there anything in long-term planning of the stadium (if such exists) to account for this? Just wondering...

You guys must have bought some cheap turf then, you just put new down in 08 I think, usually the stuff should last at least 10 years and usually 15 or more.

That's the estimate for a team like the cats that only plays 5-6 games on the turf a year on average as compared to a team like the Griz that plays 8-9 games a year on their home turf on average...

:lol: :lol: the only problem with your thinking is that non game activities and the elements have a much bigger affect on turf life that actual games, that and the dirty little fact that over the last 3 years MSU has twice as many playoff games on their home turf than the fizz have :thumb:

 

[EverettGriz]

Speaking of turf, aren't we do for a replacement ourselves? John Edwards said 3-4 years ago that the turf was already past its expiration date and considering the fact Cliff paid for it, I assume he would know. I realize there are more pressing needs, but is there anything in long-term planning of the stadium (if such exists) to account for this? Just wondering...

It was replaced, when they made the end zones maroon. And it was under warranty so the FieldTurf company paid for it. :thumb:

 

[Tod]

Speaking of turf, aren't we do for a replacement ourselves? John Edwards said 3-4 years ago that the turf was already past its expiration date and considering the fact Cliff paid for it, I assume he would know. I realize there are more pressing needs, but is there anything in long-term planning of the stadium (if such exists) to account for this? Just wondering...

It was replaced, when they made the end zones maroon. And it was under warranty so the FieldTurf company paid for it. :thumb:

Not quite. The Old turf was seven years old, budgeted to last 10 years. After the seventh year, the company (I thought it was SprinTurf) contacted UM with a great deal if they replaced it early. Half off, if I remember right. UM jumped at the chance.