Cajun Field, the playing surface

[moorecajun]

That was the turf in the ipf.

I was about to post that, thanks.

[ninacajun]

I know I get saturated and warm a lot!

TWSS

[Turbine]

That was the turf in the ipf.

The original turf at Cajun field was Pro Grass if I remember correctly.

The Teurlings and Clark field turf is Geosurfaces turf. Teurlings has a turf track too. (I designed both Teurlings and Clark Field)

Thanks, and that predates The Swamp turf

[Crawfish]

The original was from a barely used Saints Turf.

I thought that went into the indoor practice facility, but I could be wrong.

[Big Buds]

I thought that went into the indoor practice facility, but I could be wrong.

You are correct. The first IPF turf was the Superdome Katrina turf. The current IPF turf is the original Cajun Field turf.

[GeauxCajuns]

You are correct. The first IPF turf was the Superdome Katrina turf. The current IPF turf is the original Cajun Field turf.

Although the same design and black end zones, I don’t believe it’s the same turf.

[Big Buds]

Although the same design and black end zones, I don’t believe it’s the same turf.

You’re probably right. That turf was beat up and after removal it was even worse.

[HelmutVII]

If I remember correctly the first turf at Cajun field was Field Turf not pro grass

[Duckster]

Isn't playing on natural grass more beneficial to the players? Newly renovated OLOL Cajun Field ought to return to our roots with a grass playing field. Just put the artificial stuff on the sidelines if that's possible.

[SlickRick]

Here's the pic so we can compare when the work is completed.

[moorecajun]

Since I don't know anything about this, if any of you are familiar with the different turfs, could you explain the differences between them and which would be your preferred choice. Helmut, I am looking at you as you seem to be familiar.

[CajunT]

I thought that went into the indoor practice facility, but I could be wrong.

No, you are correct. Cajun Field was a new turf.

[Cajun90]

Isn't playing on natural grass more beneficial to the players?

Still up for debate. Recent studies seem to show higher injury rates on turf over natural grass. However it is difficult to get controlled studies. First is the maintenance on either surface. A poorly maintained natural grass field during extreme weather is going to be more of a problem than a turf field. Second is making sure players have correct shoes/cleats for each surface.

At the end of the day turf cost less than natural grass once you take into account maintenance. Turf continues to get better as well so it is probably around for the foreseeable future.

[RaisingCajun08]

All I know is that if we still had natural grass, it either would be brown or water bill would be high to maintain right now.

[Turbine]

All I know is that if we still had natural grass, it either would be brown or water bill would be high to maintain right now.

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