I don't ever remember the turf being in as bad shape as it was this season. The only reason I can think of it letting it be in such poor condition is if you're planning on redoing the whole surface.

It used to be grass and always looked like crap by the end of the season in the paths to and from the plate.

TMartin said:

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I saw Trev at Home Depot buying the green paint on sale.

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Lmao


This is such a great post

This is a good idea . I will authorize.

Buford T. Justice said:

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I'm not barking at you, but the concept in general. A synthetic turf foul zone is Busch league. 100% grass is the only way at TAMU.

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How many schools have 100% grass?

That's a horrible beer!

trouble said:

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I believe that's part of the current plans

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Where have we heard this before during the past several years? This "current plans talk" and lack of actionable progress was a reason why POS even considered going to sippy in the 1st place.

Buford T. Justice said:

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I'm not barking at you, but the concept in general. A synthetic turf foul zone is Busch league. 100% grass is the only way at TAMU.

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Especially when we are supposed to be the best agriculture school there is.

Sgt. Schultz said:

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trouble said:

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I believe that's part of the current plans

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Where have we heard this before during the past several years? This "current plans talk" and lack of actionable progress was a reason why POS even considered going to sippy in the 1st place.

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No, it's not

trouble said:

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I believe that's part of the current plans

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I think it's accurate to say that we planned to do a full field renovation when we renovate the seating, which makes sense because the field dimensions will certainly change a little bit around the periphery.

However, if those renovations don't have a definitive timeline (and they don't), then, is the situation with the field such that we need to go ahead and re-do it, anyway, without waiting for the full renovation? I tend to believe that we should, as I don't think we are going to do the seat renovation until someone writes a big check.

I agree with all of that

I can help with the grass thing, but I would need to be able to talk to someone with the power to make changes. A part of the problem is our water sucks. Even the best agronomists can't overcome our water.

plant science guy said:

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I can help with the grass thing, but I would need to be able to talk to someone with the power to make changes. A part of the problem is our water sucks. Even the best agronomists can't overcome our water.

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Supposedly that has something to do with the longevity of the field. They'll do some stuff to the base/drainage and resod with new grass is what I understand. And replace the turf that's already there in foul territory behind home.

TarponChaser said:

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plant science guy said:

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I can help with the grass thing, but I would need to be able to talk to someone with the power to make changes. A part of the problem is our water sucks. Even the best agronomists can't overcome our water.

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Supposedly that has something to do with the longevity of the field. They'll do some stuff to the base/drainage and resod with new grass is what I understand. And replace the turf that's already there in foul territory behind home.

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My understanding is that all irrigation on campus, from the green spaces around buildings to the athletic fields, uses the same water as the faucets and toilets and everything.

So it's potable, but the chemistry of the water suuuucks for keeping grass green because of the salts and pH. There are lots of ways to fix that, which would also help with some of the drainage, and you'd go longer between resodding. Some of those methods are realistic and others aren't. But it takes someone with the power to sign the check to make those happen.

The A in A&M stands for Agriculture Grass all the way.
Also, bring back RR track parking for the outfield experience.

plant science guy said:

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I can help with the grass thing, but I would need to be able to talk to someone with the power to make changes. A part of the problem is our water sucks. Even the best agronomists can't overcome our water.

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