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Gridiron Giant [15477]
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Does the Ground crew ever cover the Field leading up to games
Sep 25, 2024, 11:55 PM
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to keep the field dry as possible?
I know our field drys extremly well, but was curious if this was something that was done?
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Asst Coach [873]
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Re: Does the Ground crew ever cover the Field leading up to games
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Sep 26, 2024, 12:27 AM
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Game might be canceled/postponed Clemson is supposed to get 7 to 8 inches of rain the field will be underwater for days also the parking lots and roads
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Hall of Famer [8637]
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do you live in the Clemson area ?
Sep 26, 2024, 6:23 AM
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you're like very nervous about this one
i'd recommend not watching as much news
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btw hurricanes from Tallahassee hooking left to Nashville aren't the ones that are that bad for us .
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Valley Legend [12995]
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All-Pro [797]
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Re: Does the Ground crew ever cover the Field leading up to games
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Sep 26, 2024, 5:55 AM
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The field does drain extremely well. I was in Tiger band and can say for first hand experience Clemson has the highest crown of any field in the ACC. You can’t see the feet of folks on the opposite bench.
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110%er [3808]
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There is no crown on that field anymore or at least not
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Sep 26, 2024, 6:19 AM
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like it used to be 15-20+ years ago.
New drainage system much like Augusta National was put in when field was leveled. One of best in country.
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All-Pro [797]
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Re: There is no crown on that field anymore or at least not
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Sep 26, 2024, 7:21 AM
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I went to the Masters on Saturday 2023. A complete washout but the drainage system was amazing. That’s for the update. I graduated in 1982 😀
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Valley Legend [12995]
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Re: There is no crown on that field anymore or at least not
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Sep 26, 2024, 11:09 AM
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The Augusta National has a SubAir system that sucks the water out of the greens soil profile to keep them firm. I think they have installed in on some fairway crossings to keep them from getting sloppy. That same system is used in some baseball parks, like Schwab Field, and I think Braves stadium. Although the Clemson field was built with underground drainage and a sandy topmix for great water percolation, I do not think SunAir, or a similar system, was installed. I could be wrong if someone knows for sure.
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Ring of Honor [22746]
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Re: Does the Ground crew ever cover the Field leading up to games
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Sep 26, 2024, 5:59 AM
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The field will be fine,everything else especially grass parking lots. Not so much 😕 stay safe 🙏
GO TIGERS!!!
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Solid Orange [1342]
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Re: Does the Ground crew ever cover the Field leading up to games
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Sep 26, 2024, 6:08 AM
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The field has a drainage system like Augusta national and can drain this unless the water gets too high in the ponds and canals...maybe some of the best turf in football...keeps injuries down!
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Ring of Honor [21491]
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No need to worry about the field. The parking area however....***
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Sep 26, 2024, 6:56 AM
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CU Medallion [20424]
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Field fine...parking lots not so fine. Bring in the helicopters!***
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Sep 26, 2024, 8:30 AM
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Varsity [107]
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They cover it with air
Sep 26, 2024, 10:59 AM
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The air doesn't keep the field dry, tho... 😃😃
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