What is the consensus on the new field turf at the Tigue?

[CajunNation]

The new turf has been laid already. Done issue.

Anything laid down can be ripped up.

[CarlBlake22]

_ The new turf has been laid already. Done issue. _

Obviously. Like I said, I think it looks great and agree that there are many pluses to having it. I was just curious if anyone knew what the players thought of it.

[CajunBoudin]

I don't like it. It's not baseball and it was done for purely economic reasons. I also think it's going to be a disadvantage in recruiting. Players prefer grass.

Try standing on that crap in the warm months. The temp radiating off that field to about mid thigh is a minimum of about 10 degrees hotter. These kids are out on that baseball field during some pretty hot months out of season too.

[cajunref]

I agree, it is just not the same. Baseball was meant to be played on grass!! I think the "dirt" part on infield just does not look right. I was very disappointed when we decided to put turf down.

_ I don't like it. It's not baseball and it was done for purely economic reasons. I also think it's going to be a disadvantage in recruiting. Players prefer grass.

Try standing on that crap in the warm months. The temp radiating off that field to about mid thigh is a minimum of about 10 degrees hotter. These kids are out on that baseball field during some pretty hot months out of season too. _

[CajunT]

_ I don't like it. It's not baseball and it was done for purely economic reasons. I also think it's going to be a disadvantage in recruiting. Players prefer grass.

Try standing on that crap in the warm months. The temp radiating off that field to about mid thigh is a minimum of about 10 degrees hotter. These kids are out on that baseball field during some pretty hot months out of season too. _

The filler is a neutral color for that very reason. Athletes shouldn't have to spend so much time keeping up a natural field. Again, its not a problem for Tulane, USA or Troy.

[CajunBoudin]

_ The filler is a neutral color for that very reason. Athletes shouldn't have to spend so much time keeping up a natural field. Again, its not a problem for Tulane, USA or Troy. _

Just like 4pm kickoff times arent a problem for school A, B and C. Stop the spin. That turf is garbage.

Couldnt come up with with more than three baseball programs trying to save money by installing that crap?

[SlappyCajun]

_ Just like 4pm kickoff times arent a problem for school A, B and C. Stop the spin. That turf is garbage.

Couldnt come up with with more than three baseball programs trying to save money by installing that crap? _

Are the 4 pm kickoff times a problem??

Just curious, never heard that....

[HoustonCajun]

_ Are the 4 pm kickoff times a problem??

Just curious, never heard that.... _

Only in Lafayette. I seriously doubt there is another school with more excuses than Lafayette/UL for people not attending football games.

[CajunRage]

_ I don't like it. It's not baseball and it was done for purely economic reasons. I also think it's going to be a disadvantage in recruiting. Players prefer grass.

Try standing on that crap in the warm months. The temp radiating off that field to about mid thigh is a minimum of about 10 degrees hotter. These kids are out on that baseball field during some pretty hot months out of season too. _

Try working on the field all day after a downpour so that you can get the game that night in. You can't have it both ways. The turf makes for less rainouts, plus I'd imagine the players enjoy being able to sleep rather than having to show up at the field at 5am to pull the tarp off on a gameday.

[Ned Clampett]

_ Just like 4pm kickoff times arent a problem for school A, B and C. Stop the spin. That turf is garbage.

Couldnt come up with with more than three baseball programs trying to save money by installing that crap? _

I like grass and dirt too but turf is easier for the team and the staff.

Just a few more programs saving money with it:

Minnesota Twins
Toronto Blue Jays
Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Tokyo Giants
Yokohama Bay Stars
University of Cincinnati
Columbia University
Cornell University
University of Illinois
Kansas State University
Kent State University
University of Louisville
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
Naval Academy
Oregon State University
University of Texas
Washington State University
University of Washington
Tulane