Tigue Turf

[Cajun90]

same friend also told me that the unit we selected for Cajun Field has had issues from day 1 due to humidity and temperature

I remember that. The problem is that many of the qualification testing requirements for all sorts of building materials simple don't go far enough for our environment along the Gulf Coast.

[facelessjonmoon]

First off it is 10 year old electronic technology. That is very old in terms of electronics. These systems also require a considerable amount of protection from the environment. Much of which would be compromised with the process of removal and reinstallation. The support system to reinstall in a new location would be extensive and you would be building it for a decade old system that won't have any type of warranty and probably is towards the end of its support life by the manufacturer.

A new system today is probably going to be cheaper than what the original system cost, have much better performance and will come with a warranty and an extended support life span.

Plus at the Tigue you have the faux brick facade and signage built around the current scoreboard . It wouldn’t make sense to rebuild all of that on a 10 + year old scoreboard

[Turbine]

PLEASE take the sound system with it.

In a smaller venue like The Tigue where the volume doesn't need to be as loud (and with new speakers) it could be a perfect match.

Now.. Can it handle Home Run balls?

[KajunKrazy]

Yes, the turf is being completely replaced beginning the week after Thanksgiving. They will check the drainage while the turf has been removed as well. New turf and new graphics for the season opener.

I talked to the tree guy last week, who was in a meeting the day before with turf company and UL staff. Apparently there are some roots in the outfield currently pushing up the turf that they are trying to solve while salvaging the tree.

[RaisingCajun08]

New mound will be turf.

I'm going to bite on the troll post. No way Gunner would want this, right? I would think it would be his call.

[JMV JustMyView]

I'm going to bite on the troll post. No way Gunner would want this, right? I would think it would be his call.

You can't be serious. James Bond isn't a troll.

[Turbine]

You can't be serious. James Bond isn't a troll.

Well he is 0'fer 0'fer Seven.

[JMV JustMyView]

Well he is 0'fer 0'fer Seven.

0 for 7 in what?

[Turbine]

0 for 7 in what?

007

[JamesBond]

I'm going to bite on the troll post. No way Gunner would want this, right? I would think it would be his call.

Ha, was a serious post. No troll. Outfield design is going to have the alternating dark and light stripes. Similar to Southeastern's turf.