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Author(s):Anthony, Rob
Author Affiliation:Sports Turf Manager, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX; Advisor, Athletic Turf: Maintenance & Technology
Title:Warming up in Dallas: Given the choice of managing sports fields in the North and in the South, an experienced sports field professional tells why he prefers "the heat" at Southern Methodist University
Source:Athletic Turf: Maintenance & Technology. Vol. 4, No. 6, November/December 2001, p. 18-19.
Publishing Information:Cleveland, OH: Advanstar Communications, Inc.
# of Pages:2
Keywords:TIC Keywords: Career growth; Pros and cons; Sports turf; Stadia; Sports turf maintenance; Comparisons
Facility Names:Gerald J. Ford Stadium, Southern Methodist University, in Dallas, Texas
Subjects' Names:Anthony, Rob
Abstract/Contents:Discusses the differences in turf maintenance at Dallas's Southern Methodist University and Lambeau field in Green Bay. Profiles the new Gerald J. Ford Stadium built for SMU, including the 419 Bermuda grass on a pure sand base and the new drainage system. Describes the advantages of warm weather when trying to grow grass and the extra work needed in the northern cold climates.
Language:English
References:0
Note:Includes sidebar, "Stadium showcase", p. 19
Pictures, color
ASA/CSSA/SSSA Citation (Crop Science-Like - may be incomplete):
Anthony, R. 2001. Warming up in Dallas: Given the choice of managing sports fields in the North and in the South, an experienced sports field professional tells why he prefers "the heat" at Southern Methodist University. Athlet. Turf Maint. Technol. 4(6):p. 18-19.
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