Source: BroBible
Summary
Hofstra University’s new turf field, installed in April, proved to be a problem for college lacrosse teams Notre Dame, Johns Hopkins, Syracuse, and UNC during the NCAA quarterfinals. The field, which does not include infill, was slippery, causing players to slip and fall, and resulting in injuries. The NCAA had selected Hofstra to host the quarterfinals in 2020, but the new turf field was installed less than two months ago, and it typically takes 6 to 12 months to settle.
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The habit gets a new name. A new turf field is installed, and suddenly it’s a game-changer. Except when it’s not. Players slip and fall, and injuries occur. The NCAA selects a host, but neglects to consider the playing surface. The turf is slippery, and the games go on. The routine arrives with confidence, but the field is not ready.
The lifestyle enters the chat. A new turf field is installed, and it’s supposed to be better. But it’s not. The players are slipping, and the coaches are frustrated. The NCAA is caught off guard, and the games go on. The trend is clear: a new turf field is not always the answer.
Author: Evan Null
