Wallace Wade Looking good

[wcg]

They started laying sod in the stadium today. It looks great!

Construction cam view -- > http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=209805138

[wcg]

I wonder what kind of grass they are putting down.

[Duvall]

I wonder what kind of grass they are putting down.

Latitude 36 Bermuda grass. (http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209674388)

[Bob Green]

I wonder what kind of grass they are putting down.

Latitude 36 Bermuda.

[rasputin]

I see that the people laying the sod aren't Carolina grads. Otherwise, half of the pieces would be brown side up.

[Indoor66]

I see that the people laying the sod aren't Carolina grads. Otherwise, half of the pieces would be brown side up.

That and the sod would have been laid in an argyle pattern. :cool:

[duke09hms]

Nice! Love how the blue seats look too! Are there any plans to paint the gray bleachers blue or something? The gray on tan background really looks quite crap.

[Duvall]

Nice! Love how the blue seats look too! Are there any plans to paint the gray bleachers blue or something? The gray on tan background really looks quite crap.

There are plans to add more blue seats on the other side of the stadium, though that may not happen until after the construction on the tower is finished. I don't think there are plans to replace the bleachers in the other sections, though it would be nice to replace them with bleachers like the blue-gray ones in Koskinen.

[Pghdukie]

I'm worried about the time factor of the new sod establishing a firm root base into the existing ground. The Steelers re-sod 2-3 times each year, after they do this the footing is terrible.

[Olympic Fan]

I'm worried about the time factor of the new sod establishing a firm root base into the existing ground. The Steelers re-sod 2-3 times each year, after they do this the footing is terrible.

It can be a problem, but I think with more than seven weeks between the laying of sod and the first game, that's plenty of time. The Wade field gets very little work in preseason -- normally the team might scrimmage there twice in preseason.

Barring some unforeseen problem, the field should be fine by NC Central on Sept. 12th (the home opener).

[BigWayne]

I'm worried about the time factor of the new sod establishing a firm root base into the existing ground. The Steelers re-sod 2-3 times each year, after they do this the footing is terrible.

In the Durham climate in July and August, the sod will root before the 1st game without any problem. Pittsburgh in the fall is a whole different scenario.

[DU82]

In the Durham climate in July and August, the sod will root before the 1st game without any problem. Pittsburgh in the fall is a whole different scenario.

Heinz Field also has two home teams, and hosts high school games, or at least the championships, so a lot more action. Plus, it's in Pittsburgh, as you mentioned.

[OldPhiKap]

Heinz Field also has two home teams, and hosts high school games, or at least the championships, so a lot more action. Plus, it's in Pittsburgh, as you mentioned.

Doesn't Pit. Play there too? At least, I though we played them there last year?

[BigWayne]

Nice! Love how the blue seats look too! Are there any plans to paint the gray bleachers blue or something? The gray on tan background really looks quite crap.

If you fill those seats up with Duke fans, the color of them will be mostly immaterial.

[Bob Green]

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[DU82]

Doesn't Pit. Play there too? At least, I though we played them there last year?

Pitt is the second home team I mentioned.

[SilkyJ]

Latitude 36 Bermuda grass. (http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209674388)


Latitude 36 Bermuda.

As a golfer, I prefer Carl Spackler Bent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmxcmpR1GQA). It's a hybrid of Kentucky Bluegrass, Featherbed Bent, and Northern California Sensemilia

[OldPhiKap]

Pitt is the second home team I mentioned.

Good deal, must have overlooked it.

[jv001]

As a golfer, I prefer Carl Spackler Bent (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmxcmpR1GQA). It's a hybrid of Kentucky Bluegrass, Featherbed Bent, and Northern California Sensemilia

It's a little "harsh". Funny :cool: GoDuke!

[wcg]

Does anyone know what will go around the grass? In the current blue area?

[airowe]

Does anyone know what will go around the grass? In the current blue area?

Artificial turf will surround the playing field's natural grass.

[airowe]

Nice! Love how the blue seats look too! Are there any plans to paint the gray bleachers blue or something? The gray on tan background really looks quite crap.

That would be nice, no? Here's a great site for info on what this will all look like when it's done: http://irondukes.visualimmersion.com/Wallace_Wade_Stadium.php

[duke blue brewcrew]

More proof that Wally Wade is modernizing with the latest and greatest


As part of a long-term initiative with Ephesus Lighting to upgrade the lighting at Duke University sports and recreation facilities, Wade Wallace Stadium will become the second sports field at Duke to choose the Ephesus Lighting high-performance LED solution.

http://duke.247sports.com/Bolt/Wallace-Wade-Stadium-Switching-to-LED-Lighting-in-2016-38233869

[-jk]

Looks like they're testing the new scoreboard (http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=209805138).

-jk

[duke blue brewcrew]

Looks like they're testing the new scoreboard (http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&DB_OEM_ID=4200&ATCLID=209805138).

-jk

Wally Wade is coming together nicely. Seat installations appear to be complete, lines are on the field, and the goal posts are up. The scoreboard has come to life and looks awesome! I like the digital signage down low on the home side where the band sits. Is it going to be the same way on the other side as well?

[Bob Green]

It is huge:

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I'm bringing ear plugs with me to the games this year.

[sagegrouse]

It is huge:

5420

I'm bringing ear plugs with me to the games this year.

I don't need ear plugs -- I just remove my electronic Phonaks.

[Devil in the Blue Dress]

It is huge:

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I'm bringing ear plugs with me to the games this year.

This may dwarf the complaints which accompanied the new scoreboard in Cameron.

[devildeac]

It is huge:

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I'm bringing ear plugs with me to the games this year.

Might not need binoculars in our end zone seats to disagree with all the replay reviews this year:rolleyes: :o .

[Avvocato]

Is it that close to the goal post or will extra points be smacking the scoreboard (hopefully only by Ross Martin)?

[Bob Green]

Might not need binoculars in our end zone seats to disagree with all the replay reviews this year:rolleyes: :o .

Since when do you watch the replay before disagreeing?

[devildeac]

Is it that close to the goal post or will extra points be smacking the scoreboard (hopefully only by Ross Martin)?

I expect Martin to be able to hit the scoreboard regularly (between the sticks, of course;)), from 50+ yards when we need him. But hoping for a lot more Sirk to Max/Barnes/Deaver and company TD passes, balanced of course with plenty of Powell/Duncan/Wilson TD jaunts, too.

[devildeac]

Since when do you watch the replay before disagreeing?

That, too:p.

[DU82]

Is it that close to the goal post or will extra points be smacking the scoreboard (hopefully only by Ross Martin)?

From the plans, the scoreboard is a little over 30 yards behind the back of the end zone.

So Ross will only be able to hit it from the 40 or so. :)

[devildeac]

From the plans, the scoreboard is a little over 30 yards behind the back of the end zone.

So Ross will only be able to hit it from the 40 or so. :)

If Ross hits one from 60+ this year, I'll have a cold one waiting for you at our tent.

[DU82]

If Ross hits one from 60+ this year, I'll have a cold one waiting for you at our tent.

I expect he'll have many more chances from the 3 than the 40 this year.

[devildeac]

I expect he'll have many more chances from the 3 than the 40 this year.

Agree with you totally, but my offer still stands:D.

[devildeac]

I expect he'll have many more chances from the 3 than the 40 this year.


From the plans, the scoreboard is a little over 30 yards behind the back of the end zone.

So Ross will only be able to hit it from the 40 or so. :)


If Ross hits one from 60+ this year, I'll have a cold one waiting for you at our tent.


Agree with you totally, but my offer still stands:D.

A well-informed but anonymous source has informed me you are not a beer drinker so may I humbly change my offer to an iced tea, lemonade or soft drink?:o

[Jarhead]

A well-informed but anonymous source has informed me you are not a beer drinker so may I humbly change my offer to an iced tea, lemonade or soft drink?:o

... or maybe a glass of milk

[DU82]

A well-informed but anonymous source has informed me you are not a beer drinker so may I humbly change my offer to an iced tea, lemonade or soft drink?:o


... or maybe a glass of milk

Diet Mountain Dew works fine, thanks.

[devildeac]

Diet Mountain Dew works fine, thanks.

Deal. I'll save a couple from my current 12 pack. Can't wait to see the new WW in less than a month.

[bloodevil]

Does anyone have any insight as to why the Athletic Campus Construction Cams have been down? Throughout the fall and winter, I would visit the page on a fairly regular basis to watch the progress. Since about early March I've been unable to get my fix, and I've got a real Jones.
http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209805138

[Jarhead]

Does anyone have any insight as to why the Athletic Campus Construction Cams have been down? Throughout the fall and winter, I would visit the page on a fairly regular basis to watch the progress. Since about early March I've been unable to get my fix, and I've got a real Jones.
http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209805138
I just tried, and I got the full set of views.

[Olympic Fan]

Does anyone have any insight as to why the Athletic Campus Construction Cams have been down? Throughout the fall and winter, I would visit the page on a fairly regular basis to watch the progress. Since about early March I've been unable to get my fix, and I've got a real Jones.
http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209805138

Just tried and they work for me too.

[bloodevil]

Just tried and they work for me too.

Strange . . . All I get are error messages. Must be an issue on my end.

Wallace Wade Construction Cam – View looking south (Field Lowering/Video Board)

Error loading player:
No playable sources found
Wallace Wade Construction Cam – View looking East (East Gate Renovation)

Error loading player:
No playable sources found
Scott Family Pavilion Construction Cam

Error loading player:
No playable sources found
Cameron Indoor Stadium Expansion Construction Cam

Error loading player:
No playable sources found
Wallace Wade, Murray Building, Scott Family Pavilion Construction Cam

Error loading player:
No playable sources found
West Tower – View looking East from Frank Bassett Drive Cam

Error loading player:
No playable sources found
Brooks Practice Field Renovation

[JohnJ]

I get this - but on my iPad only. It's works fine on my PC. I assume this is due to the Apple/Adobe Flash ongoing controversy.

[Newton_14]

Just tried and they work for me too.

Same here. No issues. I am in the Internet Explorer App in Windows 10.

All cameras had a live feed for me...