Ratvol
ETSU, University of Tennessee
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We bit on the synthetic turf lie that claimed teams would nearly eliminate knee injuries b/c there would be no foot plant in the grass. lol Then we installed a 3M Product that grew black mold and algae.That article is one person’s opinion on bad stuff that happens. My oldest son played football in high school in Huntsville. Prior to his senior year, the city replaced the turf on the main field everyone played on with one of the new artificial turf grass options (the artificial grass with the sand-like rubber beads) - you know, the turf that is supposed to be low maintenance and “safe” for the players. In the third game on a warm, humid N. Alabama night, my son was making a tackle of a running back as they were headed towards the sideline. As he wrapped his arms around the runner in a bear hug to take him to the ground, one of his feet slipped on the turf putting stress on his legs to the point one of his femurs snapped at mid-thigh. I’m watching from 30-40 yards away and at the end of the play I see him lying on the ground with his foot next to his head. Not a sight you want to see. He did recover but that play effectively ended his football career.
Could the turf have contributed to his injury? Maybe. At the end of the day, it’s football. Young men running full speed into each other eventually leads to injuries. You hope and pray they aren’t serious, but that’s the price you pay for something that brings a lot of joy to a lot of people.
Anywhere in north Georgia or Cleveland TN area. Where is your friend? I have some 10+ year old litter that has been composted with leaves and grass clippings, etc. so it is the best soil amendments you can find. I mix it with river sand/ silt/ top soil dredged locally. Better than top soil.do you know where someone could get chicken litter? askin' fer a friend.
George R Stuart alum hereAnywhere in north Georgia or Cleveland TN area. Where is your friend? I have some 10+ year old litter that has been composted with leaves and grass clippings, etc. so it is the best soil amendments you can find. I mix it with river sand/ silt/ top soil dredged locally. Better than top soil.
This is how my in-laws do it. Best tomato output I have ever seen. They get incredible results on red skin potatoes with this set up as well.Anywhere in north Georgia or Cleveland TN area. Where is your friend? I have some 10+ year old litter that has been composted with leaves and grass clippings, etc. so it is the best soil amendments you can find. I mix it with river sand/ silt/ top soil dredged locally. Better than top soil.
Any update on the field condition? I’ll bet it’s beautiful and ready for the battle.