Field for Rams and Chiefs game

[shaunpinney]

Well I hope that there are no injuries- to either team - due to field conditions.

 

[Elmgrovegnome]

I'd rather they move it to L.A. Kupp is already done for the year. We don't need anyone else getting injured. That being said, I hope the USC field crew isn't taking the week off.

 

[RamsSince1969]

They just confessed to the NFL there's also Bullfights on Sunday.

 

[Ramlock]

I'd rather they move it to L.A. Kupp is already done for the year. We don't need anyone else getting injured. That being said, I hope the USC field crew isn't taking the week off.

The Coliseum field is no bargain...

 

[Farr Be It]

They already live here.

 

[Liberator]

Would suck if they moved the game since the Rams are already preparing for altittude. Would be a waste of their time going up there.

 

[MadGoat]

Would suck if they moved the game since the Rams are already preparing for altittude. Would be a waste of their time going up there.

It would really suck for fans who made travel arrangements. For the Rams team vs. the Chiefs, I think it could be an advantage. If an announcement is made soon, the Rams scrap the Colorado trip and fly home, but changing to a normal home practice schedule isn't going to be that detrimental. The biggest difference is that the Rams will be playing in front of a true home crowd. I don't know how many Chiefs fans will be able to change travel plans last minute, but it's a lot easier for Rams fans in California to make that adjustment.

 

[LARams_1963]

Would really suck seeing we've invested $1200 in going to the game there

 

[RamFan503]

Regardless, the Rams should stay in Colorado. The air quality is likely much better there.

 

[MadGoat]

Would really suck seeing we've invested $1200 in going to the game there

That would be really crappy. I hope they can get the field fixed. I'm sure the NFL and the Rams will pour resources into it, leaving fans high and dry would be a real black eye for the international series.

 

[fearsomefour]

Another international game on field designed for 140 lb soccer players to prance around on

 

[MadGoat]

Regardless, the Rams should stay in Colorado. The air quality is likely much better there.

Good point. Maybe the extra red blood cells and hemoglobin will pay off as well.

 

[Loyal]

The Coliseum field is no bargain...

Compared to the Azteca field, it looks like a pristine golf course...

 

[RhodyRams]

Denver playing on the road...move the game to neutral field

 

[Loyal]

Denver playing on the road...move the game to neutral field

Supposed to be our “home” game tho...Wouldn’t it be nice if we actually got all 8 of them this year, for a change?

 

[RamFan503]

I'm not saying there isn't a problem BUT, it's not actually grass, it's hybrid turf that the manufacturer claims offers instant playability after installation. So, in theory (if it was in the US), they could just stitch in new turf in the bad areas and play the game - "instant operational availability" is the claim. I guess we'll see if it's "lay & play" like they say.


https://www.grassmastersolutions.com/en/playmaster-overview#installation

RESTYLING THE AZTECA’S STADIUM PITCH WITH PLAYMASTER
Wednesday 30 May 2018
https://www.grassmastersolutions.co...ing-the-aztecas-stadium-pitch-with-playmaster

The Azteca's stadium in Mexico City with a capacity of 85.000 people, is one the most iconic stadiums of the world. It was built to host the Olympic games of 1968 and to accommodate Club América as well as the Mexican National Football Team. Many games were played in this ‘Estadio Azteca’ such as the famous game of the century between Italy and West Germany during the 1970 FIFA World Cup which was won by Italy with 4-3. Starting next season, the Mexican City football club Cruz Azul will be playing their home games in the Azteca stadium. On top of this, one NFL game will be played on this field in November this year: the Kansas City Chiefs versus the Los Angeles Rams. Because of the high demands of the field regarding playing hours, flexibility and quality, the owner of the stadium, the telecommunications company Grupo Televisa choose PlayMaster from Tarkett Sports. This carpet-based hybrid grass technology offers fast installation, instant playability and feels like natural grass.


New professional grass field
Estadio Azteca is continuously innovating and will change its grass field into a new hybrid system being the first stadium in Mexico using this technology. PlayMaster is a carpet-based hybrid technology that gives horizontal reinforcement to the natural grass and that ensures an instant playability. This lay & play field can stand up to the demands of multifunctional venues with busy schedules and provides the stadium a weather-proof, level, uniform and attractive playing field. On August 10, the field needs be ready for its first game of the new season. At this moment, the GrassMaster Solutions team has already started the preparations. At the specialist turf farm, the PlayMaster hybrid grass sods are now growing. In July when the grass reaches the perfect height and density, the PlayMaster rolls will be transported to the stadium where the sods are then installed on a carefully prepared laying base. Thanks to this ready-to-play sod installation, the PlayMaster field is instantly playable.


Top professional clubs
Other top clubs end venues that have already a hybrid field of Tarkett Sports: Wembley Stadium, Juventus FC, Estadio Único de la Plata, Athtletic Club Bilbao, New England Patriots, FC Barcelona, Chelsea FC, AFC Ajax, Liverpool FC and Corinthians, just to name a few.


Pioneers of hybrid grass since 1989
GrassMaster Solutions is the hybrid grass division of Tarkett Sports which is part of the Tarkett Group, a worldwide leader of innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions. GrassMaster is a stitched hybrid grass system with a proven lifespan of 15 years and more, while PlayMaster is a carpet-based hybrid technology that ensures an instant playability. Both systems offer a tailor-made solution for the equipment of professional stadiums, training fields and multifunctional venues and for the practice of football, rugby and American football.

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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3unpr6CY3M

It says in the article that they were growing the turf to be ready in July. It looks like a shitload of turf to replace. I have to wonder if they have a replacement turf ready to roll out and if they can “carefully prepare the laying base”.

This seems like a nightmare from poor planning. I guess we’ll see how it plays out.

 

[RhodyRams]

Supposed to be our “home” game tho...Wouldn’t it be nice if we actually got all 8 of them this year, for a change?

I realize that, but dont want chiefs fans whining about how the only reason why the Rams won was it was played in LA

 

[Loyal]

I realize that, but dont want chiefs fans whining about how the only reason why the Rams won was it was played in LA

Eff the Chefs!

 

[LARams_1963]

Last I heard we couldn't have Monday night games at the Coliseum because of school. Is that not correct?

 

[99Balloons]

Bring the Rams-Chiefs game back to the L.A. Coliseum instead of playing in Mexico City. In short notice, that game will be SOLD OUT. There are plenty of Rams fans now coming back to the Coliseum as much as transplanted Chiefs fans.

The Coliseum was rocking on Sunday against the Seahawks. Bring the Rams-Chiefs game here and it will be a shoot-out at the OK Corral.