Lot of doom and gloom early on. I have to believe we aren’t quite out of it yet.

Interesting Article below about the Vikings switching to turf. I was thrilled to hear we may be going back to natural grass next season, but maybe if we got this turf it would help our players in the long run?

Vikings changing artificial turfs, cite better injury data​

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  Kevin Seifert, ESPN Staff WriterDec 21, 2023, 09:56 AM ET

EAGAN, Minn. -- U.S. Bank Stadium, the home of the Minnesota Vikings, will become the latest NFL facility to replace its playing surface with a version of artificial turf that rates better in injury data.
The Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority, which owns and operates the stadium, approved a $1.3 million bid for the project Thursday. It will replace the slit-film turf, which is associated with the highest rate of lower extremity noncontact injuries among the types of artificial turfs used in NFL stadiums, based on data compiled by the NFL and NFL Players Association's joint surfaces committee. In its place, the MSFA will install a monofilament version called Act Global Xtreme Turf DX.
The work will begin in February and be ready in time for the 2024 season.
The Vikings will install the same surface at their indoor practice facility, according to Steve Poppen, the team's executive vice president and chief business administration officer. The Vikings were heavily involved in selecting the winning bid, along with the MSFA and ASM, the company that manages the stadium.

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"Our No. 1 priority was focused on player health and safety and the performance of the field," Poppen said. "The [MSFA] and ASM were aligned with us on that point."
Teams began replacing slit-film turf last winter after the NFL/NFLPA data showed a small increase in the rate of injuries that could be attributed to playing surfaces. Three stadiums continued with slit-film this season: The Indianapolis Colts' Lucas Oil Stadium, the Cincinnati Bengals' Paycor Stadium and U.S. Bank Stadium. The Colts also plan to change their turf in 2024.
The Vikings opted against an immediate replacement last winter, vice president of player health and performance Tyler Williams said, to ensure an orderly selection process. The warranty for the current surface, installed in 2019, will expire after this season.
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelcesuffered noncontact lower extremity injuries on the field in Week 5, and San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle complained about the turf after a Week 7 game.
"I think our field has played really well this year, and I don't think any of the injury data would suggest that there is a cluster of injuries on our field compared to others," Williams said, adding that they didn't want to overreact to the NFL/NFLPA data and possibly "put in a worse field."
Earlier this season, NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell called on the NFL to ensure grass fields in all its stadiums, even those with permanent roofs such as U.S. Bank Stadium. Williams said he did ask about options for a grass field during the Vikings' process but found it was not viable. The facility typically hosts more than 200 events per year in addition to Vikings games.
"U.S. Bank Stadium was built as a multipurpose facility," Poppen said. "It was designed for artificial surface. We don't have the ability to grow grass in that stadium right now."

Take a second and show support to his YouTube, obviously something that is important to the kid and takes minimal effort from us

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I remember going to the state playoff game where Cole Bishop played Will Anderson and Nate McCollum. I went not knowing about Cole but too see Will and Nate. It didn't take me long to notice Cole. I remember seeing Cole play and being VERY IMPRESSED with him that night. Was the best player on the field that night making plays all over the field. Scooter was so smart of a defensive guru Cole couldn't even get an offer. We were recruiting him too at the time and I believe Tashard Choice was his area recruiter. Just saw an article where he started all three years at Utah and has declared for the draft as a junior. What a miss by Scooter and his staff! Do you remember his recruitment @Kelly Quinlan just curious how close he was to being offered?

Tough game tonight, Nevada is 11-1. Rematch of our sweet 16 game when we advanced to the Elite 8. Go Jackets, bust that ass !!!

Stoudamire switching up the starting five tonight

George
Kelly
Reeves
Gapare
Ndongo

Just got back to my room from the game. Shout out to the GT fans. It was lit. Pretty much stood the whole time in 213. There were 8 UCF fans next to us and they left at 14-0 because all of the GT fans were still standing. I’m proud to be a Jacket.

GaTech used the ground game and a strong defensive effort to dominate UCF in the second half for a 30-17 win in the Gasparilla Bowl.

A more official statement will come out once the portal actually opens up, but Felix will be leaving GT after two seasons.
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Win in a bowl game

Win in Hawaii

Top 100 commit in basketball

FSU knows we are going to kick their ass in Ireland so they left the conference because of us

Scooter sulking this evening

Who better to have calling a game than Wes Durham. He’s the ultimate professional who keeps his bias at bay; but make no mistake about it, he loves the Ramblin Wreck. When I heard he was the play by play guy, I bumped my online bet up.

Wes, if you are reading this, YOU ARE THE BEST

So if F$U happens to get out of the ACC does the trip I booked to Ireland become useless?

Posted that he is taking his name out of the portal and returning to Tech. Perhaps why we didn't take Green's commitment yet?

Brent Key and players

Gus and his players

Greetings from RayJay. Strong showing from GT in the tailgate but it’s funny because everyone is wearing the same colors.

Winning a bowl game for the first time in 7 years.

Finishing with a winning record since 2016.

Gutting out tough wins in basketball.

Getting a second top Rivals100 basketball commit.

Maybe another tough basketball win tonight?

Enjoy the ride fellas! Things are moving UP…

Only way this is better is if he prefaces with, "Oh Tannebaum, oh Tannebaum." 🥤

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