Bulldogs52 483 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 http://tazewelltimes.com/?p=344 Not really sure if this has been brought up on this site before, but I really hope every things works out and this gets done!!! I have always thought they need to do something with the Old Dawg House! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuceswild 15 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 http://tazewelltimes.com/?p=344 Not really sure if this has been brought up on this site before, but I really hope every things works out and this gets done!!! I have always thought they need to do something with the Old Dawg House! It's so awesome, judging by the picture, they're projecting people will stand outside of the facility and cheer at it. Looks cool though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan 3,569 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 it's so awesome, judging by the picture, they're projecting people will stand outside of the facility and cheer at it. lol!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gym 10 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I don't see how they will ever get the money for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcotton 40 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 It Really does look pretty cool, hope it happens soon. Every school needs an updated facility. Spen the first 13 years of my life in tazewell, so wishing them best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs52 483 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I don't see how they will ever get the money for it. If it gets done, it will be from donations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityofRaven 2,451 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 It's so awesome, judging by the picture, they're projecting people will stand outside of the facility and cheer at it. Is everyone in Tazewell now albino? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,742 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Is that Rocky out front? It looks nice, hope it happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futbolking 766 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 It's so awesome, judging by the picture, they're projecting people will stand outside of the facility and cheer at it. Looks cool though. Thought that one dude was signaling for a touchdown!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_dawg74 17 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Why don't they get a "turf" football field like they have at Richlands or at Mitchell Stadium? Unless VHSL changes their rules on off season practice and conditioning, that facility is not going to help that much. Maybe it will be a memorial to the "Foundation". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto 10 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Why don't they get a "turf" football field like they have at Richlands or at Mitchell Stadium?Unless VHSL changes their rules on off season practice and conditioning, that facility is not going to help that much. Maybe it will be a memorial to the "Foundation". I've heard people from Tazewell complain for several years now about "getting a turf field" here's a thought... win a few games and people would be much more inclined to donate money to make it happen, sorry it that sounds harsh, but the reality is that winning makes people much more generous with their money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,742 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Grass > turf grass, mud, dust thats how football was meant to be played Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto 10 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 It is a little strange I think not watching football being played on grass, it does make for a much more reliable playing surface tho, so turf has its positives as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeStreak 45 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 I do like watchin those mud bowls..i wont lie.. but Honaker and Richlands do have nice fields!!! Just wonderin ... When did they start playin all the state championships on turf fields every year? I never understood all these teams used to play on grass and mud all season (most still do) and then ya go and stick em on a turf field for the championsip games ... seems that takes the teams from one element and sticks em on another when it counted the most! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH31 2,520 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 I heard a while back when jack harry(r.i.p) was going to put up money for a turf field that the field at tazewell wasn't big enough to fit it? I don't know if that's true, or if iy even makes sense but that's what I was told. Then I heard a rumor about bermuda grass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,742 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 When they put turf down they go pretty wide and dig deep, there may be issues under the field? Lots of rock underneath could push the price tag up pretty high Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barondawg77 115 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 They already dug up the 2 inside lanes from endzone to endzone for safety reasons. It was very danderous on the sidelines before the did that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastboundanddown 10 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 I do like watchin those mud bowls..i wont lie.. but Honaker and Richlands do have nice fields!!! Just wonderin ... When did they start playin all the state championships on turf fields every year? I never understood all these teams used to play on grass and mud all season (most still do) and then ya go and stick em on a turf field for the championsip games ... seems that takes the teams from one element and sticks em on another when it counted the most! I always wondered how it rain and soaked Honaker's field when it was never cloudy when we played there on Friday..... maybe it was the nice Honaker fire department that always showed their support on Thursday haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillbilly 14 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 I heard a while back when jack harry(r.i.p) was going to put up money for a turf field that the field at tazewell wasn't big enough to fit it? I don't know if that's true, or if iy even makes sense but that's what I was told. Then I heard a rumor about bermuda grass? Not big enough for a turf??? What? The field is the same size either way! That makes no sense at all. If you got room for grass you got room for turf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barondawg77 115 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 The stands are too close to the track on the outside, and the grass sidelines were too close to the track on the inside. For a long time they wanted to save the track, but this summer they tore out lanes 1 and 2 to make the sidelines more safe. I think that is what EH31 is referring to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrb 26 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 (edited) A lot of people seem to forget that Tazewell had the nice stuff first. Good field and a new field house under the gym. While Richlands was stuck with the same from 1953. Edited September 16, 2011 by mrb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,742 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Not big enough for a turf??? What? The field is the same size either way! That makes no sense at all. If you got room for grass you got room for turf. The area that is replaced when the turf is installed is bigger than just a grass field; theres a drainage system, support system, etc that goes into those fields. Its much more than just between the lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeStreak 45 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 I always wondered how it rain and soaked Honaker's field when it was never cloudy when we played there on Friday..... maybe it was the nice Honaker fire department that always showed their support on Thursday haha If that's what they were doin, why not drop by and show their support Friday morning and not give it a day to soak in, plus both teams had to play on the same field, right? Guess ya don't have to worry bout it anymore... lol ... Good luck with Tug Valley... Hope y'all have a great game!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs52 483 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 How the hell did this go from a a training facility to field turf.... I will take the grass field any day of the turf! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs52 483 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 A lot of people seem to forget that Tazewell had the nice stuff first. Good field and a new field house under the gym. While Richlands was stuck with the same from 1953. That field house was done in a storage room that wasn't being used and it was all done by the boosters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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