FSU changing turf before game ?

[dabamafan]

Is this true? Heard it on the radio.

 

[TiderJack]

Yes. It has been planned for some time. From what I read it is a new "lay and play" turf that is a thicker natural grass, ready for play immediately after installation, and has been used in other major venues.

 

[dabamafan]

Yes. It has been planned for some time. From what I read it is a new "lay and play" turf that is a thicker natural grass, ready for play immediately after installation, and has been used in other major venues.

Thank you .Seems like a last minute decision. They just started removing the old turf yesterday.

 

[BamaMoon]

Saw a pic....all dirt....13 days before they play Bama.

Seems odd, but as long as it's a good, safe surface for both teams!

 

[Tiderollin32]

Seems like it would benefit us if they aren’t getting to practice in their own stadium for a few days.

 

[CaliforniaTide]

New sod + potential rain probably means having contingencies in place.

 

[AlistarWills]

Ain’t it supposed to rain?

 

[TiderJack]

Read this in the Tallahassee Democrat.


It's not like Florida State football fans need anything else to feel anxious about less than two weeks before the Seminoles' season opener against Alabama.

Yet, news Sunday evening, Aug. 18, that FSU planned to tear up the turf at Doak Campbell Stadium starting Aug. 18 and install a new playing surface caused a stir.

Not to panic, according to FSU.

The "lay and play" surface has been used in recent Super Bowls, along in other stadiums like Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. It is also scheduled to be used for some playing surfaces in the 2026 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

 

[ga tide man #9]

As long as Gus doesn’t talk em into wetting it down

 

[graydogg85]

As long as Gus doesn’t talk em into wetting it down

We joke about this, but it’s exactly the sort of ameteur-ish stunt a Gus-affiliated team would pull. I wouldn’t be shocked if they do just that.

 

[BamaNation]

Read this in the Tallahassee Democrat.
The "lay and play" surface has been used in recent Super Bowls, along in other stadiums like Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. It is also scheduled to be used for some playing surfaces in the 2026 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Dear FSU ... yall gonna be playing soccer. That's fine and probably appropriate. However, we will be playing grown man football.

 

[day-day]

I hope Bama does a better job of bringing various shoe options.

 

[bamaslammer]

Not sure how good their OL is but Roydell Williams is a tough experience back and we have two guys who have barely seen the field. That doesn't mean much until feet hit the turf but I hope the field doesn't become States 13th man.

 

[countrytider]

Not sure how good their OL is but Roydell Williams is a tough experience back and we have two guys who have barely seen the field. That doesn't mean much until feet hit the turf but I hope the field doesn't become States 13th man.

I’m not sure I remember RW as a “tough” back. I remember us trying to use him in that capacity, and routinely getting stuffed at the line.

 

[Coach D]

I hope Bama does a better job of bringing various shoe options.

that was my first thought. Seemed like a much bigger issue last year than it should ever be.