Rainbows and Football Fields

[Crixus]

I have never been a fan of Boise State's (in)famous blue turf, and although the Broncos as a team has continued to impress over the years, I have purposely missed most of their televised home games because I just couldn't stand to watch that big blue field. Fortunately, none of the other colleges and universities saw fit to alter the sports universe. Until now...

Watching bits of ESPN's College Gameday this morning, being broadcast live from none other than the azure field of Boise State, I saw a short segment on the Eastern Washington University's newly installed gridiron turf in all it's shocking bright red glory. I am afraid the trend may be beginning.

I always figured this day would come--but with Boise State's out of sight, mostly out of mind location, the colored turf was a unique oddity that most folks knew about, but considered just a peculiarity that belonged to an out of the way college sports team. The fact that "personalized" playing turf is a phenomenon that may be starting to spread is not going to sit well with me. I realize I'm a bit of a relic and love traditionalism (still getting used to the designated hitter), but I can't be alone wanting my gridirons green.

 

[blary54]

I haven't seen the red turf yet(so I google imaged it)...Ugly. Looks like they are playing football on a red felted craps table.

Im anti Turf...football should be played on grass. But if your gonna go turf please go green!

 

[SRock]

I could care less what color a teams turf is.

 

[Crixus]

I had to bring this thread back when I saw this little gem. Today is the official first game (soccer) on this Texas high school football field. They are reportedly the first high school to paint their field the team colors. I have posted above my utter disgust with Boise State University's blue ***, but now it has trickled down to high school.

As can be said about many things, "That's how it starts." Is nothing sacred?

 

[silver surfer]

I can't watch football on red turf; It requires a suspension of disbelief;It's a two dimensional video game with red burn. Just perfect for two teams in red.A wonderful use of resources.

 

[cnnc97]

Did anybody see the new floor design for Oregon BB. It is also horrendous, there are trees painted on the court.

 

[Crixus]

Did anybody see the new floor design for Oregon BB. It is also horrendous, there are trees painted on the court.

I have not seen it, but I am not surprised. I'm pretty sure NIKE has a free hand to do anything they fancy. They are the big sugar daddy at UofO.

 

[TimmyBoston]

As someone who played in college, I DESPISE the colored turf. I think the NCAA should ban it. You can't see a damn thing when playing on it.

 

[instpasr]

Football is meant to be played on green grass and in the snow not under a dome.

 

[TonyH]

Did anybody see the new floor design for Oregon BB. It is also horrendous, there are trees painted on the court.

I like it.

 

[Crixus]

A partial view of the Oregon court. The brown trees encircle the entire court. It is reportedly indeed the creation of Nike designer Tinker Hatfield(?). Apparently the University of Oregon administration knows where its bread is buttered. And how to whore themselves beyond belief.

 

[GFlanagan3]

A partial view of the Oregon court. The brown trees encircle the entire court. It is reportedly indeed the creation of Nike designer Tinker Hatfield(?). Apparently the University of Oregon administration knows where its bread is buttered. And how to whore themselves beyond belief.

and I thought my teams 'parquet flooring' was distracting View attachment 141643

 

[Monkeydad]

Oregon's new court is hideous.

Before I noticed the trees, I thought it was trying to replicate an old gym with the lacquer chipped off. After I noticed the trees, I still did not like it.


Not as bad as this court though: