DRC: UNT to pay $625,245 for new Apogee turf

[Brett Vito]

DRC:

https://www.dentonrc.com/sports/unt-to-pay-for-new-turf/article_1f4b1ffb-4fb2-543b-b7f1-b4426dacb0af.html

[NorthTexan95]

Cheaper than I thought it would be. 

[UNTLifer]

1 hour ago, NorthTexan95 said:

Cheaper than I thought it would be. 

Me as well.  Money well spent.

[greenjoe]

In other news, UNT is also expected to pay for landscaping, faculty salaries,  and utility bills.

[untcampbell]

I would've waited for the Memorial Day sale.

Well done, Mr Baker.

 

GMG

[oldguystudent]

Did they pay $50,000 to a national consulting firm to find the best bid? 

[ForneyGreen]

14 hours ago, NorthTexan95 said:

Cheaper than I thought it would be. 

Same here... stadium turf can run 1+ million.  Somehow we got a really good deal.

[NorthTexan95]

When it's installed we may have Texas Rangers officials visiting as they decide whether to install grass or turf. 

[EagleMBA]

1 hour ago, ForneyGreen said:

Same here... stadium turf can run 1+ million.  Somehow we got a really good deal.

Count me in the group that thinks that is a good price.  Here's my uneducated, WAG: Field Turf wanted the job, and their earlier generation product was already in place; their existing installation was not ancient; they knew they had to do minimal site prep for the new surface; and so, they could sharpen their pencil when they submitted their proposal. JMO.

[UNTLifer]

It is nice to see our AD being proactive instead of waiting for something to be completely worn out.

[meangreenJW]

More good press on the turf.

 

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/New-Turf-at-UNT-to-Cool-Down-Football-Field--483646771.html

[greenjoe]

Not that you could, but if you could, I wonder how much this many mentions in local TV and radio would cost.  I’m starting to think we bought an advertising package and the turf was a free gift with purchase.

GO MEAN GREEN

[southsideguy]

8 hours ago, NorthTexan95 said:

When it's installed we may have Texas Rangers officials visiting as they decide whether to install grass or turf. 

if it is daniels tell him to hit 35 north and drive until the road stops and live his life there.

[southsideguy]

20 minutes ago, greenjoe said:

Not that you could, but if you could, I wonder how much this many mentions in local TV and radio would cost.  I’m starting to think we bought an advertising package and the turf was a free gift with purchase.

GO MEAN GREEN

but wait if you order now we will double the order just pay the handling and shipping fees.

[UNTLifer]

I love this attitude and that actions are backing up words:

"We're committed to giving our student athletes the best experience and safest experience," Baker said .

Edited May 30, 2018 by UNTLifer

[oldguystudent]

On 5/24/2018 at 1:19 PM, NorthTexan95 said:

When it's installed we may have Texas Rangers officials visiting as they decide whether to install grass or turf. 

That would surprise me.  I think Toronto and Tampa are the only two remaining MLB teams to have turf.  

[MGNation92]

 

[Christopher Walker]

22 minutes ago, MGNation92 said:

 

Yeah, this is going to look fantastic. the darker shade of turf in general is a huge improvement and contrasts better with the striping. Legit.

[dmaxel]

How do the endzones look???

[MeanGreenTexan]

12 minutes ago, dmaxel said:

How do the endzones look???

I thought they said the endzones weren't going to be ready until later?

[Aldo]

5 minutes ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

I thought they said the endzones weren't going to be ready until later?

[greenjoe]

Nah...What they said was that Southern Meth wouldn't ENTER the end zones until later.  Like on their way to the bus AFTER the game.

GO MEAN GREEN

[greenminer]

I wonder how darker shades impact the logistics of health/performance? It should absorb more heat, rather than reflecting it, so do we stick with our current shoes or no? Maybe it's just not a big deal.

[Christopher Walker]

It looks so damn good in person.

[meangreenJW]

27 minutes ago, Christopher Walker said:

It looks so damn good in person.

Wow. I think I read the custom enzones won't be in until July but when those come in, this will be a drastic improvement.