Started By
Message
re: Is there a legitimate reason that Ole Miss uses turf on their field than grass?
Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:20 pm to Funky Tide 8
Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:20 pm to Funky Tide 8
Here is a serious answer. Probably the same reason most do. Easy to maintain, cheap once installed, drainage, looks good on TV.
0
Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:21 pm to Funky Tide 8
quote:
No one is claiming that.
But, OM's field does suck, guys were slipping all over the place.
I am not at all blaming our loss on the field, I'm just saying that OM's turf sucks
Kinda sounds like that's exactly what you're claiming.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:22 pm to ThaKaptin
quote:
Shouldnt be any reason to not be able to grow grass
Okay so maybe we can grow the greenest, tallest, most fertile fricking grass this side of the Mississippi but just have a preference for field turf. Who cares?
And do you have any stats on turf injuries versus grass injuries or is this just pure gump speculation? Here, let me help you out...
LINK
quote:
A 2010 study looking at collegiate football injuries showed that FieldTurf may actually be safer than natural grass for injuries in general.
This post was edited on 10/6/14 at 2:23 pm
Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:22 pm to ThaKaptin
Because it's their field and they can use whatever they want. Is there scientific data that proves more injuries occur on turf or this is just your personal belief?
Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:23 pm to beHop
quote:
Kinda sounds like that's exactly what you're claiming.
no where in my post did I claim that OM does this for an advantage or to hurt players. Do you know how to read?
Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:24 pm to Funky Tide 8
quote:
I am not at all blaming our loss on the field, I'm just saying that OM's turf sucks, and I do believe that it is conducive of injuries.
No one gives a frick what you believe.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:28 pm to Grateful Reb
quote:
No one gives a frick what you believe.
Well you angrily responded to it, dumb frick.
This post was edited on 10/6/14 at 2:29 pm
Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:29 pm to silenth69
quote:
It doesn't leave a nasty stain on the back of Alabama's O-Linemen when they get bulldozed by Nkemdiche.
LINK
You should thank us.
so that video has OJ Howard catching a 10 + yard catch, and one of the strongest Dlineman in the SEC bulldozing our weakest Olineman. Impressive. Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:30 pm to Funky Tide 8
quote:
Well you angrily responded to it, dumb frick.
Why would I be angry that some dumbass gump thinks anyone at OM would ever give a shite what turf they think we should or shouldn't use? Plus, how can I be angry after that win? You silly little sidewalker you...
This post was edited on 10/6/14 at 2:31 pm
Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:30 pm to Funky Tide 8
23-17
Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:31 pm to Grateful Reb
quote:
Why would I be angry that some dumbass gump thinks anyone at OM would ever give a shite what turf they think we should or shouldn't use? Plus, how can I be angry after that win? You silly little sidewalker you...
you are so angry. Cheer up, your team won. 
Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:32 pm to atlau
ArKanasas, too, iIrc; to go along with Mississippi, Missouri & Vanderbilt.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:32 pm to silenth69
quote:
23-10
Fixed it for you.
I know they love taking credit for gifts from the refs, but I'm just such a stickler for accuracy.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:33 pm to ThaKaptin
stop
Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:35 pm to Funky Tide 8
quote:
But, OM's field does suck, guys were slipping all over the place.
I am not at all blaming our loss on the field, I'm just saying that OM's turf sucks, and I do believe that it is conducive of injuries.
Just do it. Let the melt flow. Be a Bama man and blame it on the turf. It will be OK. You know you want to. No one will think less of you on tRant. Gump meltdown is expected and welcome.
This post was edited on 10/6/14 at 2:35 pm
Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:35 pm to Crowknowsbest
quote:
I doubt there's a significant link between turf and leg injuries. If anything, you don't have inconsistencies and divots in the surface that could cause problems. Cleats can get caught it it though.
quote:
College football players suffer knee injuries about 40 percent more often when playing on an artificial surface compared to when they're playing on grass, according to a new study.
Fox News article on turf related injuries
quote:
I always hated playing on sports turf because it made my knees and ankles sore and was really hot.
Sounds to me like a recipe for injury
quote:
I would guess most college players are used to it though. Most major programs have a turf practice field of some kind.
Like I said though, they are usually only used in inclement weather or to prepare for high noise situations so they are used regularly enough to train muscle memory.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:36 pm to Grateful Reb
The painted turf also makes it easier for a referee to see clearly that a player gets their foot inbounds...... shite, the back judge must have had a bad angle on this one.
This post was edited on 10/6/14 at 2:38 pm
Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:37 pm to DownSouthJukin
quote:
Just do it. Let the melt flow. Be a Bama man and blame it on the turf.
I'm dealing with a bunch of retards.
Posted on 10/6/14 at 2:38 pm to ThaKaptin
Turf > Grass
Page 2 of 5
Popular
Back to top
Follow SECRant for SEC Football News