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I don't know the rotation for the semis and championship games, but I really think they ought to keep them in domed stadiums and preferably at ATL, NOLA, Dallas and Pheonix.

Wait and see, we'll eventually have one of these games ruined with playing in an outdoor stadium in late Dec. and early January.

That was pretty freaky for south Florida to be that humid this time of year, but it could have easily been a frog choking rain. My buddy who's going next week said it looks like rain for Saturday, Sunday and Monday out in the Bay area.
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By contrast, it will be nicer in TTown



Gonna be fun on that newly sodded turf!
 
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bamaga said:

By contrast, it will be nicer in TTown



Gonna be fun on that newly sodded turf!
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I have seen scenarios like this, when there was inadequate bonding time for the roots, where the turf came up in large chunks when the players made sharp cuts, etc. Hope I'm wrong...
 
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TIDE-HSV said:
I have seen scenarios like this, when there was inadequate bonding time for the roots, where the turf came up in large chunks when the players made sharp cuts, etc. Hope I'm wrong...
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I have this concern. Re-sodding isn't a magic fix.
 
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My concern is the venue as is the new sod. Well I guess both teams can expect the same field so it is a problem for both. Still sucks but also looking forward to the game very much. Thinking about taking tuesday off because it will be a late game. Roll Tide!!!!!!!!
 
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This is common weather for that part of CA this time of year. I thought the TB site in Raymond James was a bad location until this one was announced. Why chance ....poor weather and field conditions for your BIGGEST GAME when you have incredible dome venues all over the place? Just don’t get it.


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I was worried about that at the Orange [emoji521] Bowl too but the field looked great. Usually that turf is HORRIBLE. the crews that do the fields for the CFP have been top notch lately. A week of rain though is a week of rain.


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bamacon said:
I was worried about that at the Orange [emoji521] Bowl too but the field looked great. Usually that turf is HORRIBLE. the crews that do the fields for the CFP have been top notch lately. A week of rain though is a week of rain.


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Do they have a roving CFP crew for everywhere, or is the prep done by the local stadium crew?
 
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I just hope it don't lead to injuries. Hopefully if the field isn't safe they will postpone it and find a different solution.
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How could they do that with fans already bought tickets and travelled?

"Weather" we like it or not they'll play the game there with good field conditions or not.

As I said earlier, game shouldn't have been scheduled in an outdoor venue.
 
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BamaMoon said:
How could they do that with fans already bought tickets and travelled?

"Weather" we like it or not they'll play the game there with good field conditions or not.

As I said earlier, game shouldn't have been scheduled in an outdoor venue.
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I tend to agree. There's just nowhere in the country where decent outdoor weather can be guaranteed at the beginning of January. I know the pros get used to playing in snow, etc. Most college kids aren't...
 
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I tend to agree. There's just nowhere in the country where decent outdoor weather can be guaranteed at the beginning of January. I know the pros get used to playing in snow, etc. Most college kids aren't...
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IMO, these games should all be in domed stadiums.
 
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It is what it is - we can only hope for the best. IMO, in this game, Alabama has the better athletes and a bad field will help Clemson.
 
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