Lindsey Nelson Stadium,

[BruisedOrange]

The Ag school experiment farms would kill to have dirt as dark as our fake dirt we have now LOL.

How bout the "dirt" be pantone 151? kidding...I think...

How difficult can it be to color match red clay dirt?

My ideas are probably old as dirt. But in truth, they're more out of Frank Lloyd Wright.

It seems to me that a "home field" should have dirt on it that looks like the dirt in that region. Tennessee's field should look like it belongs in eastern Tennessee.

Georgia's field should look like red clay.
Florida's and Southern Mississippi's fields should look more like sandy, scrub soil.
Vandy's field should look like soul-less concrete (or crushed, Late Ordovician limestone).

Alabama might be the exception. For baseball, I don't think you can make primordial ooze drain well enough.

 

[preacherman20]

Our infield looks the way it does because it was state of the art when it was done and we were one of the very first to get it. There were very few options on colors back then. When you get the newest and best, the options are lower.

 

[TechnoVol]

Our infield looks the way it does because it was state of the art when it was done and we were one of the very first to get it. There were very few options on colors back then. When you get the newest and best, the options are lower.

Is it going to be replaced before next season?

 

[taylorvol]

Is it going to be replaced before next season?

Yes.

 

[Ghost of Archvol]

Hostess Ding Dong Stadium

Fixed your post..

Hostess ding DONG Stadium.

 

[ksgovols]

My ideas are probably old as dirt. But in truth, they're more out of Frank Lloyd Wright.

It seems to me that a "home field" should have dirt on it that looks like the dirt in that region. Tennessee's field should look like it belongs in eastern Tennessee.

Georgia's field should look like red clay.
Florida's and Southern Mississippi's fields should look more like sandy, scrub soil.
Vandy's field should look like soul-less concrete (or crushed, Late Ordovician limestone).

Alabama might be the exception. For baseball, I don't think you can make primordial ooze drain well enough.

Practically all these fields get their infield dirt from Southern Athletic Fields in Columbia, TN. They get their red clay mix from North Alabama. They mix and blend infield mixes, mound clay and conditioners and sell it all over the country. His guys usually take care of the field at Hoover during the SEC tournament.

 

[CAVPUT]

I know, rain outs or whatever, but the turf is and always will be hideous.

I dig grass. Nothing better.

 

[BruisedOrange]

Practically all these fields get their infield dirt from Southern Athletic Fields in Columbia, TN. They get their red clay mix from North Alabama. They mix and blend infield mixes, mound clay and conditioners and sell it all over the country. His guys usually take care of the field at Hoover during the SEC tournament.

Well dang! I'm in Columbia now! I gotta go check this out. Thanks for the intel, @ksgovols !

 

[BruisedOrange]

Practically all these fields get their infield dirt from Southern Athletic Fields in Columbia, TN. They get their red clay mix from North Alabama. They mix and blend infield mixes, mound clay and conditioners and sell it all over the country. His guys usually take care of the field at Hoover during the SEC tournament.

I finally get some dirt on Columbia, and it disappears?

 

[txbo]

Practically all these fields get their infield dirt from Southern Athletic Fields in Columbia, TN. They get their red clay mix from North Alabama. They mix and blend infield mixes, mound clay and conditioners and sell it all over the country. His guys usually take care of the field at Hoover during the SEC tournament.

Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

 

[ksgovols]

Well dang! I'm in Columbia now! I gotta go check this out. Thanks for the intel, @ksgovols !

Bill Marbet. They help Columbia State with their field as well. Take a look at that facility.

 

[BruisedOrange]

Bill Marbet. They help Columbia State with their field as well. Take a look at that facility.

I pass it 'bout every day!

 

[yankee vol]

Southern Athletic Fields was bought out over 3 years ago by Profile Products/Turface. Bill now owns Line to Line in Columbia. He sells the infield mix as does American Sports Fields located in Knoxville. ASF distributes for Line to Line and Profile Products.

 

[Ned Land]

Been awhile since I checked in. Life has thrown me one of its most wicked curveballs since I last posted. I just got back to Knoxville from MD Anderson in Houston. What I thought was Mild GI distress turned out to be pancreatic cancer. I get this isn't the proper thread for this this type of post but it just struck me to post in here as I was looking at the pictures. Stats say I won't see the home opener in the new stadium but I am dismissing it. My future home with Christ is already assured, so I've been working on a list of reasons to hang around here for awhile longer. It might be pretty far down after seeing my son married and daughter have grandchildren but sitting in my seat at the edge of the grandstand on opening day is absolutely on there. My real name is Brian. I hope you will pray for me and we share a conversation of our love of baseball the next time I'm in LNS. Who knows, I may just stick around to go back to Omaha too. This is great community in here and I hope to be discussing baseball with all of you for a long time to come.

 

[@1RBFjr]

Been awhile since I checked in. Life has thrown me one of its most wicked curveballs since I last posted. I just got back to Knoxville from MD Anderson in Houston. What I thought was Mild GI distress turned out to be pancreatic cancer. I get this isn't the proper thread for this this type of post but it just struck me to post in here as I was looking at the pictures. Stats say I won't see the home opener in the new stadium but I am dismissing it. My future home with Christ is already assured, so I've been working on a list of reasons to hang around here for awhile longer. It might be pretty far down after seeing my son married and daughter have grandchildren but sitting in my seat at the edge of the grandstand on opening day is absolutely on there. My real name is Brian. I hope you will pray for me and we share a conversation of our love of baseball the next time I'm in LNS. Who knows, I may just stick around to go back to Omaha too. This is great community in here and I hope to be discussing baseball with all of you for a long time to come.

Brian, I’m looking forward to hearing about your family events and many more of your posts about baseball.

 

[taylorvol]

Been awhile since I checked in. Life has thrown me one of its most wicked curveballs since I last posted. I just got back to Knoxville from MD Anderson in Houston. What I thought was Mild GI distress turned out to be pancreatic cancer. I get this isn't the proper thread for this this type of post but it just struck me to post in here as I was looking at the pictures. Stats say I won't see the home opener in the new stadium but I am dismissing it. My future home with Christ is already assured, so I've been working on a list of reasons to hang around here for awhile longer. It might be pretty far down after seeing my son married and daughter have grandchildren but sitting in my seat at the edge of the grandstand on opening day is absolutely on there. My real name is Brian. I hope you will pray for me and we share a conversation of our love of baseball the next time I'm in LNS. Who knows, I may just stick around to go back to Omaha too. This is great community in here and I hope to be discussing baseball with all of you for a long time to come.

Brian, you are on my prayer list. I’m sorry for your diagnosis but you seem to have a good perspective of things. May God bless you and your family.

 

[Jkm0920]

Been awhile since I checked in. Life has thrown me one of its most wicked curveballs since I last posted. I just got back to Knoxville from MD Anderson in Houston. What I thought was Mild GI distress turned out to be pancreatic cancer. I get this isn't the proper thread for this this type of post but it just struck me to post in here as I was looking at the pictures. Stats say I won't see the home opener in the new stadium but I am dismissing it. My future home with Christ is already assured, so I've been working on a list of reasons to hang around here for awhile longer. It might be pretty far down after seeing my son married and daughter have grandchildren but sitting in my seat at the edge of the grandstand on opening day is absolutely on there. My real name is Brian. I hope you will pray for me and we share a conversation of our love of baseball the next time I'm in LNS. Who knows, I may just stick around to go back to Omaha too. This is great community in here and I hope to be discussing baseball with all of you for a long time to come.

Praying brother.

 

[CAVPUT]

Been awhile since I checked in. Life has thrown me one of its most wicked curveballs since I last posted. I just got back to Knoxville from MD Anderson in Houston. What I thought was Mild GI distress turned out to be pancreatic cancer. I get this isn't the proper thread for this this type of post but it just struck me to post in here as I was looking at the pictures. Stats say I won't see the home opener in the new stadium but I am dismissing it. My future home with Christ is already assured, so I've been working on a list of reasons to hang around here for awhile longer. It might be pretty far down after seeing my son married and daughter have grandchildren but sitting in my seat at the edge of the grandstand on opening day is absolutely on there. My real name is Brian. I hope you will pray for me and we share a conversation of our love of baseball the next time I'm in LNS. Who knows, I may just stick around to go back to Omaha too. This is great community in here and I hope to be discussing baseball with all of you for a long time to come.

God bless you my brother in Christ. Your future is secured and a true home-going to look forward to. Praying you finish the race well and you receive the words every believer wants to hear....well done my good and faithful servant.

 

[fryeguy93]

Been awhile since I checked in. Life has thrown me one of its most wicked curveballs since I last posted. I just got back to Knoxville from MD Anderson in Houston. What I thought was Mild GI distress turned out to be pancreatic cancer. I get this isn't the proper thread for this this type of post but it just struck me to post in here as I was looking at the pictures. Stats say I won't see the home opener in the new stadium but I am dismissing it. My future home with Christ is already assured, so I've been working on a list of reasons to hang around here for awhile longer. It might be pretty far down after seeing my son married and daughter have grandchildren but sitting in my seat at the edge of the grandstand on opening day is absolutely on there. My real name is Brian. I hope you will pray for me and we share a conversation of our love of baseball the next time I'm in LNS. Who knows, I may just stick around to go back to Omaha too. This is great community in here and I hope to be discussing baseball with all of you for a long time to come.

much love and prayers Brian

 

[txbo]

Been awhile since I checked in. Life has thrown me one of its most wicked curveballs since I last posted. I just got back to Knoxville from MD Anderson in Houston. What I thought was Mild GI distress turned out to be pancreatic cancer. I get this isn't the proper thread for this this type of post but it just struck me to post in here as I was looking at the pictures. Stats say I won't see the home opener in the new stadium but I am dismissing it. My future home with Christ is already assured, so I've been working on a list of reasons to hang around here for awhile longer. It might be pretty far down after seeing my son married and daughter have grandchildren but sitting in my seat at the edge of the grandstand on opening day is absolutely on there. My real name is Brian. I hope you will pray for me and we share a conversation of our love of baseball the next time I'm in LNS. Who knows, I may just stick around to go back to Omaha too. This is great community in here and I hope to be discussing baseball with all of you for a long time to come.

You will be in my families prayers, Brian.

Let me know if I can do anything to make you're life easier when you are in Houston.

 

[tn4elvis]

Been awhile since I checked in. Life has thrown me one of its most wicked curveballs since I last posted. I just got back to Knoxville from MD Anderson in Houston. What I thought was Mild GI distress turned out to be pancreatic cancer. I get this isn't the proper thread for this this type of post but it just struck me to post in here as I was looking at the pictures. Stats say I won't see the home opener in the new stadium but I am dismissing it. My future home with Christ is already assured, so I've been working on a list of reasons to hang around here for awhile longer. It might be pretty far down after seeing my son married and daughter have grandchildren but sitting in my seat at the edge of the grandstand on opening day is absolutely on there. My real name is Brian. I hope you will pray for me and we share a conversation of our love of baseball the next time I'm in LNS. Who knows, I may just stick around to go back to Omaha too. This is great community in here and I hope to be discussing baseball with all of you for a long time to come.

God bless you Brian. I will pray for you my friend.

 

[Sam I Am]

Been awhile since I checked in. Life has thrown me one of its most wicked curveballs since I last posted. I just got back to Knoxville from MD Anderson in Houston. What I thought was Mild GI distress turned out to be pancreatic cancer. I get this isn't the proper thread for this this type of post but it just struck me to post in here as I was looking at the pictures. Stats say I won't see the home opener in the new stadium but I am dismissing it. My future home with Christ is already assured, so I've been working on a list of reasons to hang around here for awhile longer. It might be pretty far down after seeing my son married and daughter have grandchildren but sitting in my seat at the edge of the grandstand on opening day is absolutely on there. My real name is Brian. I hope you will pray for me and we share a conversation of our love of baseball the next time I'm in LNS. Who knows, I may just stick around to go back to Omaha too. This is great community in here and I hope to be discussing baseball with all of you for a long time to come.

Brian, I just had the Lord Jesus Christ heal me of cancer (5 weeks ago, after 9 months of treatment)! He is still in the healing business if its his will and to his glory. Praying for ya brother.

 

[cardvolfan]

Been awhile since I checked in. Life has thrown me one of its most wicked curveballs since I last posted. I just got back to Knoxville from MD Anderson in Houston. What I thought was Mild GI distress turned out to be pancreatic cancer. I get this isn't the proper thread for this this type of post but it just struck me to post in here as I was looking at the pictures. Stats say I won't see the home opener in the new stadium but I am dismissing it. My future home with Christ is already assured, so I've been working on a list of reasons to hang around here for awhile longer. It might be pretty far down after seeing my son married and daughter have grandchildren but sitting in my seat at the edge of the grandstand on opening day is absolutely on there. My real name is Brian. I hope you will pray for me and we share a conversation of our love of baseball the next time I'm in LNS. Who knows, I may just stick around to go back to Omaha too. This is great community in here and I hope to be discussing baseball with all of you for a long time to come.

Brian, sorry to hear about your diagnosis but love your message of eternal life. Something tells me you will be with us for longer than you might expect. Would love to talk baseball with you when the season rolls around, and hopefully we can meet at LNS this coming season. Will be saying prayers for you and your family, and please check-in when you can so that we can encourage and support you. Thanks for sharing this.

 

[Volprofch05]

Been awhile since I checked in. Life has thrown me one of its most wicked curveballs since I last posted. I just got back to Knoxville from MD Anderson in Houston. What I thought was Mild GI distress turned out to be pancreatic cancer. I get this isn't the proper thread for this this type of post but it just struck me to post in here as I was looking at the pictures. Stats say I won't see the home opener in the new stadium but I am dismissing it. My future home with Christ is already assured, so I've been working on a list of reasons to hang around here for awhile longer. It might be pretty far down after seeing my son married and daughter have grandchildren but sitting in my seat at the edge of the grandstand on opening day is absolutely on there. My real name is Brian. I hope you will pray for me and we share a conversation of our love of baseball the next time I'm in LNS. Who knows, I may just stick around to go back to Omaha too. This is great community in here and I hope to be discussing baseball with all of you for a long time to come.

Very sorry to hear this Brian and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. My aunt beat pancreatic cancer that was far along years ago after undergoing the Whipple procedure, so it can be done. I’m convinced this is in part because she has a young grandson and she is determined to be in his life. I wish you all the best and hope that you will be joining the rest of us in LNS for years to come!

 

[CobbWebb71]

God bless you my brother in Christ. Your future is secured and a true home-going to look forward to. Praying you finish the race well and you receive the words every believer wants to hear....well done my good and faithful servant.

Well said CP!