[A.G.]

There is NOTHING to report. Field is empty. No sand or pellets being poured or whatever they do? Heaven forbid it isn't done by Thursday.

[PAmedic]

my understanding is they've been working overnites on it and intend to be wrapped up by Monday AM.

[hurricane fan]

Just came from the stadium. They couldn't get the machine that lays the sand and rubber to start. They have been working on it most of the day and just got it running about an hour ago. They will be working day and night to have it ready. I talked to Coach Rocco today and he said as long as they can get on it no later than Tuesday he will be happy. I may have some pictures shortly if my wife buys the right cords.

[hurricane fan]

[BJWilliams]

There is NOTHING to report. Field is empty. No sand or pellets being poured or whatever they do? Heaven forbid it isn't done by Thursday.

Man...don't you think youve been guzzlin the haterade a bit over this whole process man? I mean I just like you have wanted this done a long time ago but you sometimes have to give the benefit of the doubt due to circumstances beyond your control. I mean like hurricane said, they couldn't get the thing started, but now they have and they'll be at it the rest of today and will have it done in time.

[A.G.]

Man...don't you think youve been guzzlin the haterade a bit over this whole process man? I mean I just like you have wanted this done a long time ago but you sometimes have to give the benefit of the doubt due to circumstances beyond your control. I mean like hurricane said, they couldn't get the thing started, but now they have and they'll be at it the rest of today and will have it done in time.

No I haven't. I just refuse to drink the Kool Aid, most of the time (guess that's the Dark Side of the Force). I was just reporting that there was nothing to report, for those who wanted updates.

The turf looks great and will be a major improvement. The stadium looks great. It is just the Liberty Way for things to get done literally at the last minute.

[BJWilliams]

Man...don't you think youve been guzzlin the haterade a bit over this whole process man? I mean I just like you have wanted this done a long time ago but you sometimes have to give the benefit of the doubt due to circumstances beyond your control. I mean like hurricane said, they couldn't get the thing started, but now they have and they'll be at it the rest of today and will have it done in time.

No I haven't. I just refuse to drink the Kool Aid, most of the time (guess that's the Dark Side of the Force). I was just reporting that there was nothing to report, for those who wanted updates.

The turf looks great and will be a major improvement. The stadium looks great. It is just the Liberty Way for things to get done literally at the last minute.

I completeky understand you not wanting to drink the koolaid. Frankly I don't drink it either. Im just not the type to instantly delve into the worst case scenario right from the word go. Course I naturally tend to give the benefit of the doubt anyway so take that for what you will.

[SuperJon]

BJ, at this point in the game, being 5 days away from the first game, it's a legitimate worry to worry about this getting done before the first game. We all think it will be done, it's just that everything that can go wrong has this summer with this turf.

[Flamesfanva]

Thanks for the pictures Hurricane Fan. The stadium looks great. I'm not sure I like the white all around the center field logo though, but that tends to be a problem for our logo, it only shows up best on a white background.

[new flame]

My, my, all this bickering when we have so much positivity to focus on. You kids straighten up, you hear? Thanks for the awesome pics, HF. How'd we get those landscape guys off the IM fields to work on the foc? I think one aspect of the stadium I'm most pleased about is the blue wall at the front of the stands and the red risers on the steps.

[Flamesfanva]

I agree that the blue wall and red steps do add a nice touch. It's great to see improvements to add to the game day experience. Hopefully they will have game day drink cups this year as an added way to have a souvenir from the games.

[A.G.]

Foks. PLEASE DON'T SHOOT THE MESSENGER, but:

The lights are on (the field) and NOBODY'S HOME (no one working on the field).

I report. You decide.

[BJWilliams]

That's perfectly alright for you to do my friend. I may call AD Barber Monday morning after my job interview and see what the 411 is. Im sure he would have no problem hearing from a concerned fan. Its much better than just posting about it on here and leaving it open to interpretation

[SuperJon]

Im sure he would have no problem hearing from a concerned fan.

BJ, at this point in the game, I doubt he'd be taking calls from concerned fans. He knows we're concerned. He's 15 times more concerned than we'll ever be.

[qkslvrsrfrboy]

yeah i didnt see anyone on the field all day, and my dorm over looks the field

[qkslvrsrfrboy]

yeah i didnt see anyone on the field all day, and my dorm over looks the field. but i also got up at like 1 and wasnt really paying attention, so im sure they were out there at some point. but they were definatly done working by 6 if they had been working before

[A.G.]

Well, gang. I just got out of church and decided to take a closer look by walking down to the field, about 1240 this afternoon.. I would love to report about all the activity, but there is absolutely nothing to report. No workers in site. Nothing has been laid down or spread on the field, at least where I walked out into one of the endzones.

One thing that does amaze me, though, is the number of wrinkles in the stuff. Perhaps I am just used to the old stuff, that is pulled tight, and perhaps the 13 layers of sand and rubber spread out the wrinkles.

Perhaps one of the insiders can fill us in on what is going on, or rather, why nothing is going on?

[4everfsu]

Ok what is plan B if the field is not ready by Thursday night?

[A.G.]

If it is a two+ day process, I'd start worrying if work has not started by tomorrow night. I am certain there is a good reason behind the delay. I'm sure the coaches and players would have liked to have had at least one good practice on the field before the first game.

[A.G.]

We can all exhale (I think). There is a lone machine, about the size of a small farm tractor, hopper on the back, with a set of wide brushes, on the field--as of 415 PM. I could not tell if anything was actually being spread, as there was a lot of construction dust from the landscaping work being done on the Ops Center. Perhaps Libertine (or one of the others on campus) could get a pix for proof.

[hurricane fan]

i will swing by after church and take some pics

[givemethemic]

BJ I really don't think that Mr. Barber is going to pick up the phone!!!!

[SuperJon]

I already said that.

[qkslvrsrfrboy]

i just drove by and there is a machine way off in the corner but nothing and no one is on the field, i took some pictures but i need to put away groceries and figure out how to put them on here and then they will be up.

[qkslvrsrfrboy]

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sorry they arent that great, i didnt feel like actually getting out of my car