[News] Fans Can Purchase Pieces Of M&T Bank Stadium Turf

[BR News]

The artificial surface was removed Thursday as the team switches to natural grass in 2016.

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[757RavensFan]

Sold!  I'm buying a piece. 

[Hardhitters]

I'm a die hard fan but you can keep your turf, recycle it and build something and give it away, Damn y'all already rich give it away.

[illinoisravensfan]

Like a piece for the mancave, OOH RAH !

[ravensnj]

I would like the piece that the players spat upon. lol Get real!

[Purple Dawg 96]

Give me the emblem at the 50 so I could put it on my front lawn!

[iluvpurple]

Count me in for a slice of turf ??

[ravensnj]

Give me the emblem at the 50 so I could put it on my front lawn!

Nice!

[salamander]

Just glad to see the money from turf sales is going to the Ravens Foundation, the team's charity organization. 

Edited February 5, 2016 by salamander

[Ravensfansince03]

I just wanna know, is real grass better for players than artificial turf?, and what other reasons were behind this? Anyone? Also doesn't this mean that there might be issues with the field getting worn out fast during games, especially rain.

[RavenInFL]

Let's hope they give us the details on how to get a piece of the turf for the Ravens fans outside the Baltimore area.  This will look awesome beside my stadium panoramic photo and the Super Bowl XLVII Champions Ring Poster in the Man Cave!

[smiley4660]

Just glad to see the money from turf sales is going to the Ravens Foundation. 

In addition to the smaller pieces fans can purchase, larger turf pieces will be for sale at the third-annual Retail Outlet Sale tentatively planned for late April. The proceeds from the sale of those chunks benefit the Ravens Foundation.
If I read this correctly, it says the sale of the larger turf pieces will benefit the Ravens Foundation, not ALL pieces sold will benefit the Ravens Foundation...

[smiley4660]

Personally, as a season ticket holder, maybe season ticket holders should get a piece of turf, gratis. Goodness knows, we pay enough. How about throwing us a bone?!?

[smiley4660]

I'm a die hard fan but you can keep your turf, recycle it and build something and give it away, Damn y'all already rich give it away.

Agree 100%

[ellicottraven]

Seriously? You want to monetize used artificial turf in small packets? I'm sure a lot of fans would buy it as a keep sake, and this marketing ploy ought to get the President's medal for 'Recycling' and the Chamber of Commerce award for monetizing Junk!

[J.O.14]

10 hours ago, Ravensfansince03 said:

I just wanna know, is real grass better for players than artificial turf?, and what other reasons were behind this? Anyone? Also doesn't this mean that there might be issues with the field getting worn out fast during games, especially rain.

Its always been said that natural grass is easier on the knees. I actually think statistics back that up as well, as more players suffer their injuries on turf. Now I'm sure you will still see plenty of injuries involving the knees or ankles, but it might cut down on them slightly. And to your comment about the field getting worn out, it's possible, but with advanced technology and a good grounds grew, it should hold up fine. Unless we play games back to back in a down pour, then that might tear it up a little bit. Personally, I like the move to grass, and I would bet the players do as well.

[RavensFanThick&Thin]

I just wanna know, is real grass better for players than artificial turf?, and what other reasons were behind this? Anyone? Also doesn't this mean that there might be issues with the field getting worn out fast during games, especially rain.

and outside of injuries the last thing we need is our own turf swallowing Tucker's foot right? lol.

[Fenix]

I just wanna know, is real grass better for players than artificial turf?, and what other reasons were behind this? Anyone? Also doesn't this mean that there might be issues with the field getting worn out fast during games, especially rain.

ACL tears and ankle sprains are 60%+ more common on turf vs grass.

[fansince1996]

Who wants the piece of turf that Big Ben puked on?