UL Buys Turf . . . installs turf

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02-10-05, 08:01 am this the `1st post about this ?

turf...

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What a difference a week makes. After a period of uncertainty about the availability of UL's new indoor practice facility, the building now has over 65,000 square feet of artificial turf covering the floor surface, and it is anticipated that the Ragin' Cajun football team will have use of the building by the time fall practice begins next Saturday. The Cajuns can thank project contractor M. D. Descant, Inc., for finding a replacement installer at the last minute, and Carter Construction and 35 Sports Systems for taking on a job they called twice as difficult as a normal turf installation. "It's been a challenge," said Lance Ellis of 35 Sports Systems. "You're probably doing double the work here that you would on a regular field." "We didn't run from it when we saw the challenge," said Gary Carter of Carter Construction. "We want them to be proud of this field and we take a lot of pride in what we do. I'm hoping that's why we got this job." The rest of the story Dan McDonald dmcdonald@theadvertiser.com

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The turf is in.

[Jason]

Its funny that all this got done faster that expected after Coach Bustle voiced his displeasure... He should try that more often!

[CajunCharlie]

_ Its funny that all this got done faster that expected after Coach Bustle voiced his displeasure... He should try that more often! _

Yes, Bustle was unhappy and voiced his displeasure diplomatically, considering the circumstances. But if I were to venture a guess, as to who got this portion of the project off top dead center, I would say it was the AD, David Walker. He effectively operates out of the limelight. That's his style, and it suits me just fine.

[DaddyCajun]

Amen!!! I concur that David Walker can get the job done, and does so in a humble role of behind the scenes action.

I hope our teams this Athletic year and from here on out are as productive as David Walker!

DaddyCajun

[CajunAmos]

Since I hadn't posted any PICs in a while, here's some I took today. A bit rainy & overcast, but I was interested in some of the closeup ADs on the building(s).

[Just1More]

Great pics... thanks.

[Turbine]

_ Since I hadn't posted any PICs in a while, here's some I took today. A bit rainy & overcast, but I was interested in some of the closeup ADs on the building(s). _

Those pics are very nice. The overcast skies give it a surreal feeling.

Thanks for taking us there.

[CajunCharlie]

Those are nice photos that Amos produced. I say produced because he had enought "smarts" to realize the rainy, cloudy conditions would provide a softer background for this large light colored building.

Me?? I would have probably photographed the building on a bright shiny day, and had photos that were "washed out." That's the difference between a photographer and a picture taker.