Purdue Univ Athletics Certified Sports Field Manager. Guardians, Browns & Blue Jackets fan. O|||||||O Heroes get remembered, but legends nvr die @PUSportsTurf
Today's @ChicagoBears game hits closer to home. @PurdueHortLA alumnus Ben Baumer has been preparing the Bears' turf all season to keep the team safe as one of their groundskeepers. Proof that studying what you love can take you all the way to the @NFL. 🏈 https://t.co/DIEdrBVuA3
Since joining the @TinCaps in 2010, Keith Winter has led @FW_GroundsCrew in keeping @ParkviewField one of the best ballparks in all of baseball.
After serving as head groundskeeper for more than 15 years, Winter is capping his career with the 'Caps 💚���️⚾️
Two @PurdueHortLA@PurdueAgAlumni and a rising senior work to keep one of the most respected golf clubs in the Midwest in tip-top shape: @OFCCClubhouse. Learn how three turf science Boilermakers combine their love of sports and the outdoors on the course. https://t.co/GQR4TfzVG2
Come behind the scenes of Wrigley Field with #ThisIsPurdue! @Cubs head groundskeeper and @PurdueHortLA@PurdueAgAlumni Dan Kiermaier gives an inside view of what turf science looks like at the second oldest @MLB ballpark in the country. ⚾️
Listen: https://t.co/JtudlU3jQq
One of the most discussed (& debated) logos in sport is the annual #SuperBowl logo. Everyone has a favorite, but regardless of style/color, the @NFL Grounds Crew is tasked w/ executing the logo on-field w/ unmatched accuracy & detail. Here’s a 🧵 for a peek at the process.
@rtdemayturf My kids encountered a few “non traditional” or trick houses this year….a Ramon Noodles/little cutie clementine house, a house w raw potatoes and onions, Mac&cheese/Pickles house and a house giving out Japanese jelly packs 🤷♂️🤣 Bet Ring Doorbell responses were epic
This is why coaches should not have any involvement with the field. You have created a huge problem that’s gonna cost way more than just banging a game or practice.