WVU's new ballpark, check it out...
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Hope Oliver Luck shows-up for the first game and park dedication.........
This post was edited on 4/8 3:51 PM by PaintedontheSky
This post was edited on 4/8 3:51 PM by PaintedontheSky
Sorry...no can do....
If you didn't know... ....we can only discuss spring football practice at this time of the year. Maybe start this thread in a couple of months and I'll be allowed to view your link without getting sh$# from other posters.
Artificial dirt?
I don't get that at all. I can see the artificial grass, which helps cut down maintenance costs but all that brown is artificial too. I don't understand that. That ball is traveling so fast I can't see why it makes such a different when coming off the turf to the dirt. It doesn't seem to matter in the pros. Hate bitching about a new facility but seeing that is like someone taking a piss in your nice meal.
I don't get that at all. I can see the artificial grass, which helps cut down maintenance costs but all that brown is artificial too. I don't understand that. That ball is traveling so fast I can't see why it makes such a different when coming off the turf to the dirt. It doesn't seem to matter in the pros. Hate bitching about a new facility but seeing that is like someone taking a piss in your nice meal.
Re: Artificial dirt?
Complete turf fields are common in college baseball these days. The blades are fabricated so that they are easy to slide on. Other turf fields include Kansas, Kansas State, Texas Tech, etc.
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I didn't realize that. I just don't think it's that critical. Seriously, how much difference in direction can a ball take coming off turf to turf as opposed to turf to dirt? I think it's purely a financial decision. Plus, I hate watching sports like football and now baseball where the guys don't even get dirty anymore.
I didn't realize that. I just don't think it's that critical. Seriously, how much difference in direction can a ball take coming off turf to turf as opposed to turf to dirt? I think it's purely a financial decision. Plus, I hate watching sports like football and now baseball where the guys don't even get dirty anymore.
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Hey Pap...it's all about being able to play in any weather. Since the college baseball season begins in February, you have to be able to get on the field instead of being indoors to be competitive. It's also about recruiting. If you can't get on the field until April, you can kiss your recruits goodbye. Plus - it plays great and as others indicated it's zero maintenance other than having it groomed/swept/brushed a couple times a year to even out the rubber/sand granules. There's just so many benefits to it for a "northern" team to not do it. Just makes too much sense.
Hey Pap...it's all about being able to play in any weather. Since the college baseball season begins in February, you have to be able to get on the field instead of being indoors to be competitive. It's also about recruiting. If you can't get on the field until April, you can kiss your recruits goodbye. Plus - it plays great and as others indicated it's zero maintenance other than having it groomed/swept/brushed a couple times a year to even out the rubber/sand granules. There's just so many benefits to it for a "northern" team to not do it. Just makes too much sense.
Don't forget.....
.....that wholly turfed infields (with the exception of the sliding pits) were very common in multi-purpose MLB stadiums back in the 80's and 90's. Presumably, the new turfs are now designed to be "slidable", rendering such pits unnecesssary.
Of course, the main reason for doing this more surrounded the elimination of bad hops (which I myself always thought were part of the game). So, while I admit not too many fans (including yours truly) probably liked this kind of infield very much., there's at least historic precedent for doing it.
But, when you add the factor of inevitably unfavorable Spring weather, the idea actually (though somewhat regrettably) makes sense in a place like Morgantown.
This post was edited on 4/9 8:27 AM by COOL MAN
.....that wholly turfed infields (with the exception of the sliding pits) were very common in multi-purpose MLB stadiums back in the 80's and 90's. Presumably, the new turfs are now designed to be "slidable", rendering such pits unnecesssary.
Of course, the main reason for doing this more surrounded the elimination of bad hops (which I myself always thought were part of the game). So, while I admit not too many fans (including yours truly) probably liked this kind of infield very much., there's at least historic precedent for doing it.
But, when you add the factor of inevitably unfavorable Spring weather, the idea actually (though somewhat regrettably) makes sense in a place like Morgantown.
This post was edited on 4/9 8:27 AM by COOL MAN
I'm really surprised that the NCAA will allow it
I realize that it's beneficial to be able to practice in northern climate, but I can see problems with consistency in fielding due to switching back and forth from all artificial field to grass/dirt fields. Having played baseball for 15 years, there is a big difference in the two, unlike football.
I realize that it's beneficial to be able to practice in northern climate, but I can see problems with consistency in fielding due to switching back and forth from all artificial field to grass/dirt fields. Having played baseball for 15 years, there is a big difference in the two, unlike football.
Although I like a traditional field, spring is wet in Morgantown. Since there is no dirt on the sliding areas, nor infield... does this mean rain delays would only be the length of time rain is falling... then players would immediately take the field when rain stops? (No spreading sand ... rolling back tarp... etc.) Or would they give the astro-turf time to dry before resuming play?
At Riverfront Stadium, the Reds had a Zamboni-looking machine that was a giant wet-vac. I don't suppose we have one of those?
At Riverfront Stadium, the Reds had a Zamboni-looking machine that was a giant wet-vac. I don't suppose we have one of those?
No Tim, we don't have a Zamboni machine. Instead we've contracted with the University of Pittsburgh, because we all know that ......
Pitt Sucks!!!!!
Serious question, why did they make the infield parts brown? If it's turf anyway couldnt it just all be green? Is there some regulation that that part must be brown?