Did you know the turf at PBS is heated?

[dtrance]

As cheap as Mike Brown is, I was surprised to find this out. Then again I think the citizens of Cincinnati ultimately footed the bill with their tax dollars.

Obviously footing is an issue this time of year. Hopefully, a clean field will help the Bengals generate some offense.

[85rules]

that wouldn't cost much would it?

[kevin28_1962]

yes......yes I did.

I remember reading about it when they were replacing the real grass with the new turf field. lots of drainage and heating conduits were laid under the new stuff.

[dtrance]

Originally Posted by 85rules

that wouldn't cost much would it?

If it were cheap I would imagine every team in the North would have it. Excluding domes of course. Apparently there are only two fields that are heated. M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore and at PBS. Per the front page article.

http://www.bengals.com/news/article-...2-f5ddc9e1f3c4

[bfine32]

Originally Posted by dtrance

If it were cheap I would imagine every team in the North would have it. Excluding domes of course. Apparently there are only two fields that are heated. M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore and at PBS. Per the front page article.

http://www.bengals.com/news/article-...2-f5ddc9e1f3c4

Hate to disagree with a front page story but I'm pretty sure every stadium that has field turf has a turf conditioning system that includes some form of heating.

[mark4]

Originally Posted by bfine32

Hate to disagree with a front page story but I'm pretty sure every stadium that has field turf has a turf conditioning system that includes some form of heating.

Meadowlands didnt!!!

[peteao]

Originally Posted by bfine32

Hate to disagree with a front page story but I'm pretty sure every stadium that has field turf has a turf conditioning system that includes some form of heating.

Every stadium except Giant Stadium?

Because obviously, Giant Stadium's turf was not heated. Or the heat system was not working that day.

[dtrance]

Originally Posted by mark4

Meadowlands didnt!!!

Thats the impression I got with the mini ice rink remarks.

[tenacious-B]

Originally Posted by mark4

Meadowlands didnt!!!

Exactly, and like I said in another thread, it seems our team wasn't prepared for it. Our Bengals were sliding all over the place, while the Jets were as sure footed as if it were 80 degrees and sunny outside. I feel it played a huge role in how our team played. They didn't even want to be there playing in that meaningless game, and once they hit the field, they pretty much threw in the towel. That frozen turf is a joke, but the Jets are used to it, and know what cleat is best for it, while we were left sliding around like hockey players.

[belgariontheking]

Originally Posted by bfine32

Hate to disagree with a front page story but I'm pretty sure every stadium that has field turf has a turf conditioning system that includes some form of heating.

If I'm going to choose between trusting Hobson and trusting you, I'll go with Hobson.

[gsmommy03]

Originally Posted by dtrance

As cheap as Mike Brown is, I was surprised to find this out. Then again I think the citizens of Cincinnati ultimately footed the bill with their tax dollars.

Obviously footing is an issue this time of year. Hopefully, a clean field will help the Bengals generate some offense.

I didn't know that! Good little tid bit there, thank you!

[Phall2112]

700 wlw says that it is heated.

[Skyglider]

I think there are only two fields that have this feature. Ours, and Baltimore's.

It's been mentioned repeatedly on ESPN. I think it puts Cincy in a pretty good light.

I also like the idea of decent footing for all.

[ohwhyknott]

Originally Posted by dtrance

As cheap as Mike Brown is, I was surprised to find this out. Then again I think the citizens of Cincinnati ultimately footed the bill with their tax dollars.

Obviously footing is an issue this time of year. Hopefully, a clean field will help the Bengals generate some offense.

Every NFL team is doing that now. (when they get a new stadium)

[FootballBender]

Originally Posted by tenacious-B

Exactly, and like I said in another thread, it seems our team wasn't prepared for it. Our Bengals were sliding all over the place, while the Jets were as sure footed as if it were 80 degrees and sunny outside. I feel it played a huge role in how our team played. They didn't even want to be there playing in that meaningless game, and once they hit the field, they pretty much threw in the towel. That frozen turf is a joke, but the Jets are used to it, and know what cleat is best for it, while we were left sliding around like hockey players.

Wouldn't you think Coles would've mentioned to the team about the slippery conditions and what type of cleats were used for the field.

[JIM TROY]

I'm glad it's heated. Now no more excuses for slipping, tripping,sliding,broken feet, turf toe , whatever the hell that is anyway, falling down for no reason, stuck cleats, slipping when breaking off on routes, snapped ankles, unless of course someone falls on it, not being able to fire off the O and D lines, poor footing, skating, frozen shoe strings, I'm sure there are other things but these are just a few that we've had trouble with lately!

Let the game begin! Who Dey!

[Cincinnati.Belle]

Yeah, they said that during the stadium tour I went to,
But the day I was on the field it didn't need to be on. It was summer and felt like a million degrees out there.

[bfine32]

Originally Posted by belgariontheking

If I'm going to choose between trusting Hobson and trusting you, I'll go with Hobson.

Trust who you will, but I guarantee you Cincinnati and Baltimore are not the only stadiums in the NFL with heated fields

[pamar427]

Originally Posted by bfine32

Hate to disagree with a front page story but I'm pretty sure every stadium that has field turf has a turf conditioning system that includes some form of heating.

I think most teams with turf conditioning play on natural grass, where as the Bengals and Ravens use it with field turf.

[belgariontheking]

Originally Posted by bfine32

Trust who you will, but I guarantee you Cincinnati and Baltimore are not the only stadiums in the NFL with heated fields

What do you think your guarantee means to me, considering what I've already said?

[ODRAB14]

Yes.



Great thread by the way

[berserkerone88]

Brown isnt as cheap as we like to pretend he is. He is more frugal than cheap. He doesnt own a team in a big market. He cant spend more than he pulls in.
Paul Brown is an amazing stadium.
Brown would love to spend the money on big FA, if he had it. Remember, he still has to make a profit.

[Jungal]

I am wondering if the radiant heat from the turf makes it slightly warmer for the players. How does the water drain when the snow is melted and how dry or slippery is the field in that circumstance? Maybe some of you who work there or have taken a tour might know the answer to that.

As a bit of an aside about bad weather conditions, I would think that the stadium itself cuts the wind a little bit. What other sideline heating items are there besides the turf? I think they have heaters for the players and even special boxes to keep the helmets warm. I wonder if a roof would have improved attendance this year? Personally, I enjoyed the lovely fall day with the fly over by the Air Force plane when I went to the stadium this year.

[yellowxdiscipline]

Originally Posted by dtrance

As cheap as Mike Brown is, I was surprised to find this out. Then again I think the citizens of Cincinnati ultimately footed the bill with their tax dollars.

Obviously footing is an issue this time of year. Hopefully, a clean field will help the Bengals generate some offense.

Tax dollars, since when did the heating of PBS fieldturf become a taxable commodity? I think more in merch, concessions, and ticket prices.

[dtrance]

Originally Posted by yellowxdiscipline

Tax dollars, since when did the heating of PBS fieldturf become a taxable commodity? I think more in merch, concessions, and ticket prices.

It isn't taxed. However the construction of the stadium was subsidized by the city of Cincinnati, and consequently the tax dollars of it citizens. I'm sure the facilities would have been set up differently had Mike Brown footed the entire bill.