Quick Thoughts - Week 5

[albany ed]

Originally Posted by Mr. Session

I imagine the hurdle there is water & plumbing related.

I don't see the NFL folding on that, ever.

I think you're right, I just found this:

Nearly impossible
The switch to natural grass, for Lucas Oil, seems nearly impossible. Unlike other stadiums, Lucas Oil is not equipped with the irrigation and drainage required to grow and sustain natural grass. The implementation of the necessary irrigation and drainage systems would be very costly for the stadium.

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by albany ed

I think you're right, I just found this:

Nearly impossible
The switch to natural grass, for Lucas Oil, seems nearly impossible. Unlike other stadiums, Lucas Oil is not equipped with the irrigation and drainage required to grow and sustain natural grass. The implementation of the necessary irrigation and drainage systems would be very costly for the stadium.

The stadium is used year round with many events from college basket ball to conventions. They are going to put a pool in there for a swim event this year. The. Colts have a possibility of 12 dates every year. If they built the stadium outside the interstate loop they might have had the space to have a mobile turf like Arizona but it would not be practicle for the covention / non sports related events that go one every week in Indy.

[Racehorse]

Originally Posted by ChaosTheory

I meant to mention this, too... after the 4th down stuff, I glanced at a Titans board for shits...

One upvoted post was like, "How can we not do our strength against an average defense?"

We're still in the phase where our guys playing well will be labeled as their guys playing bad. If they can stay healthy, eventually they'll open eyes.

Titans fans rarely give the Colts any props. It is what it is. This defense is solid, with backups playing well when spelling a starter. We have excellent scouts who find football players, and we have good coaches who teach them the pro game. The future is bright.

[omahacolt]

Originally Posted by njcoltfan

Just curious, can the Colts change to grass seeing that Lucas Oil is a domed stadium ??

not unless they do a major renovation to add drainage

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by omahacolt

not unless they do a major renovation to add drainage

Grow lights, and heating. Opening the roof for sun light during winter isnt an option.

The city needs the facility making money year round to justify its construction.

[Oldcolt]

Well I was going to write an note about how cheap Irsay and Indianapolis were to not spend the 'millions' to change to natural gas. Decided to look it up. There are estimates of one billion (yes billion) dollars to change to natural gas. Artificial grass it is.

[Brylok]

They're not switching to grass. Good God...

[CletusPyle]

Originally Posted by Brylok

They're not switching to grass. Good God...

No, it's not possible. Arizona does it because the entire field is moved outside on a giant rack, that is not possible here. But a safer field is needed ASAP!

[JAFF]

Originally Posted by Oldcolt

Well I was going to write an note about how cheap Irsay and Indianapolis were to not spend the 'millions' to change to natural gas. Decided to look it up. There are estimates of one billion (yes billion) dollars to change to natural gas. Artificial grass it is.

Then they need to improve or recreate artificial turf. Sounds like a job for Purdue U.