Mile High At Invesco Field

by Endzone on Oct 10, 2009 12:38 PM MDT

I was asked to repost some information I posted earlier in hoosierteacher's Chalk Talk article:

The field should be in good shape for tomorrow's game. Maybe a little more “give” from the moisture on Saturday and early Sunday. The grounds crew will have it squeeged and ready to go. Here are some good links for more information on the turf at Mile High:

Mile High At Invesco Field = official site
Turf System = Video of the field
Throwback End Zone = explanation of this week's treatment of the end zone
Graff Turf Farms = they grow the grass
Surface Solutions = they are the braintrust of the turf system
2006 STMA Award Surface of the Year PDF = the field was voted the best in the world in 2006

The field, if you have never stepped on it, is like a putting green. Think of an office building carpet. It has Kentucky Bluegrass combined with more than 20 million synthetic fibers sewn into the turf. So it will not “divot” or tear up. It has a complex underground warm water heating system to keep the field from freezing.

Just a comment: I think it is a shame that some NFL teams play on converted baseball fields in the dirt.

Also, I don't remember who is was, but one MHR member posted some great photos of the stadium after her visit during the summer. Anyone know that article?

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By the way. Have you noticed in recent years the NFL putting tarps on the sidelines for the players and coaches? I did not really notice that until the last couple of years.

by Endzone on Oct 10, 2009 1:07 PM MDT reply actions

That was Colorado Kitten

A Journey to Mecca: Touring INVESCO Field at Mile High (with pictures and everything!)
A well received post.

"You give 100 percent in the first half of the game, and if that isn't enough, in the second half you give what's left." – Yogi Berra
"We don't stop playing because we grow old; We grow old because we stop playing." -- George Bernard Shaw
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by KaptainKirk on Oct 10, 2009 1:14 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs

Very interesting, EZ

It makes you wish every football field was this well managed around the league.

by Horsepower on Oct 10, 2009 1:29 PM MDT reply actions

Thanks for the info...

I’m going to the game tomorrow.. I can’t frickin wait.

"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."

Vince Lombardi

by Denver_Native on Oct 10, 2009 3:20 PM MDT reply actions

Denver_Native

So YOU are the 12th man tomorrow huh? Take that Respect! Have a great time!

by Endzone on Oct 10, 2009 5:16 PM MDT up reply actions

I tell ya I can't even believe ....

how much relevant and pertinent information is available on this site!!! You can google all you want about the Broncos and get some good info but if you want the low down on the Broncos and you want it quick, this is most certainly the site!!!!!!!!! Thank you for the info it adds another dimension to every reason why we enjoy watching the game… thanks endzone!!! you are truly a dedicated fan of the Broncs!!!

"even a stopped clock is right twice a day" Yosemite Sam

by lovewatchinthegame on Oct 10, 2009 8:58 PM MDT reply actions 1 recs