sparky151 Posted June 6 Report Share Posted June 6 The problem with the original field was too much sand. It didn't support the grass very well and as the grass got worn down over the course of the season it became a sandbox. Heinz field had similar issues. It's certainly possible to grow good grass football fields in southern Ohio. But it might require 1 or 2 re-soddings during the season, and that's an expense they don't want. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleEarl Posted June 6 Report Share Posted June 6 23 minutes ago, sparky151 said: The problem with the original field was too much sand. It didn't support the grass very well and as the grass got worn down over the course of the season it became a sandbox. Heinz field had similar issues. It's certainly possible to grow good grass football fields in southern Ohio. But it might require 1 or 2 re-soddings during the season, and that's an expense they don't want. I've heard that players prefer the Pro Turf for the most part. It's consistent. The problem with grass fields is that they aren't. Players feel there are fewer injuries on Pro Turf. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Le Tigre Posted June 6 Report Share Posted June 6 3 hours ago, UncleEarl said: I've heard that players prefer the Pro Turf for the most part. It's consistent. The problem with grass fields is that they aren't. Players feel there are fewer injuries on Pro Turf. From an NFL player standpoint, absolutely true. From a world soccer player standpoint, exactly the opposite. They want grass, as do the managers. They all have developed on it, trained on it, played on it, for their entire lives. There have been occasions where international competitions have been done on ProTurf (nee Field Turf), but not often. It will be interesting to see what the proposed US host cities plan to do in this regard. There is so much money to be made by both the cities and FIFA for the World Cup, someone will have to flinch on the field makeup question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky151 Posted June 6 Report Share Posted June 6 They can certainly lay down a sod, real grass field over the field turf. It only has to last for a couple of weeks and 3 or 4 games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tigre Posted June 6 Report Share Posted June 6 4 minutes ago, sparky151 said: They can certainly lay down a sod, real grass field over the field turf. It only has to last for a couple of weeks and 3 or 4 games. That has been done in the past. May be best compromise. Definitely cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|High School Harry| Posted June 6 Report Share Posted June 6 Coach Pollock would have them play on the asphalt parking lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted June 6 Report Share Posted June 6 1 hour ago, High School Harry said: Coach Pollock would have them play on ... a field of broken glass. "Eat up boys, it's a buffet out here!" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Le Tigre Posted June 8 Report Share Posted June 8 Random, and sort of Bengal-related: Ohio State offers son of former Cincinnati Bengals WR https://saturdaytradition.com/ohio-state-football/ohio-state-offers-son-of-former-cincinnati-bengals-wr/amp/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esjbh2 Posted June 8 Report Share Posted June 8 I had read about the OSU offer to Chris Henry Jr (as well as other schools offers including WVU)...the kid is going to be a freshman in HIGH SCHOOL. He's already 6'3" tall and looks pretty fluid! I don't typically follow this kind of thing, so I'm curious how common it is to make offers to kids this young? WOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalBuck Posted June 8 Report Share Posted June 8 24 minutes ago, esjbh2 said: I had read about the OSU offer to Chris Henry Jr (as well as other schools offers including WVU)...the kid is going to be a freshman in HIGH SCHOOL. He's already 6'3" tall and looks pretty fluid! I don't typically follow this kind of thing, so I'm curious how common it is to make offers to kids this young? WOW! I think it happens more often in basketball than football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted June 8 Report Share Posted June 8 Mike Hilton, the energy source of the defense ... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted June 8 Report Share Posted June 8 If the Bengals and Reds switched unis ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted June 8 Report Share Posted June 8 Joe avenged Josh in OT ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted June 8 Report Share Posted June 8 It's nice going into next season with the best kicker in the league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted June 8 Report Share Posted June 8 Graphics by a guy named Bengal Bill on twitter ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griever Posted June 8 Report Share Posted June 8 3 minutes ago, BlackJesus said: Graphics by a guy named Bengal Bill on twitter ... These are pretty sick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_C_Deadpeople Posted June 8 Report Share Posted June 8 1 hour ago, esjbh2 said: I had read about the OSU offer to Chris Henry Jr (as well as other schools offers including WVU)...the kid is going to be a freshman in HIGH SCHOOL. He's already 6'3" tall and looks pretty fluid! I don't typically follow this kind of thing, so I'm curious how common it is to make offers to kids this young? WOW! In the old NHL days, before the draft became a thing, the Boston Bruins signed Bobby Orr as a 14 year old. He did not play pro till he was 18 but was under contract at 14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleEarl Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 4 hours ago, esjbh2 said: I had read about the OSU offer to Chris Henry Jr (as well as other schools offers including WVU)...the kid is going to be a freshman in HIGH SCHOOL. He's already 6'3" tall and looks pretty fluid! I don't typically follow this kind of thing, so I'm curious how common it is to make offers to kids this young? WOW! Not sure this means much in the days of NIL. At the end of the day the NIL deal teams put together will be what gets most kids to come to school. Offer all you want, but the deal is the deal. That won't come until later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tigre Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 3 hours ago, I_C_Deadpeople said: In the old NHL days, before the draft became a thing, the Boston Bruins signed Bobby Orr as a 14 year old. He did not play pro till he was 18 but was under contract at 14. That beats Gordie Howe. He was offered a contract by the Rangers at age 15, but didn’t sign a contract (with Detroit) until age 16. Of course, that was 1944. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalBuck Posted June 9 Report Share Posted June 9 5 hours ago, esjbh2 said: I had read about the OSU offer to Chris Henry Jr (as well as other schools offers including WVU)...the kid is going to be a freshman in HIGH SCHOOL. He's already 6'3" tall and looks pretty fluid! I don't typically follow this kind of thing, so I'm curious how common it is to make offers to kids this young? WOW! Turns out they offered two 8th graders so far this cycle. A DE named Tyler Atkison and of course Henry Jr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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