Chiefs at Chargers Pre Game Discussion (Wk 1)

[Bolt-O]

Is the field turf or grass? If grass I think our chances go up.

Pretty sure its grass. Only in the US and Canada do they allow soccer on turf, professionally.

[Javia]

Is the field turf or grass? If grass I think our chances go up.

It's both.

GrassMaster is a hybrid grass sports playing field surface composed of natural grass combined with artificial fibres. The method was developed and patented by Desso Sports from the Netherlands in 1993. This hybrid grass system is now marketed and further developed by Tarkett Sports after a takeover of Desso Sports and has since been re-branded as GrassMaster.
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GrassMaster reinforces a natural grass pitch by vertically inserting 20 million polypropylene (PP) fibres into the soil equally spread over the entire playing field. The 20 cm (7.9 in) long PP fibres are injected by computer-controlled machines, 18 cm (7.1 in) deep so 2 cm (0.8 in) remains above the surface.[1] The PP fibres are inserted in a grid of about 2 cm × 2 cm (0.8 in × 0.8 in). The grass roots entwine with the fibres and grow deeper and wider.[2] The PP fibres above the surface are designed to ensure an even and stable surface. GrassMaster may be installed before seeding, after seeding or on grass sods.[3]

[Whydachargers?]

It's both.

GrassMaster is a hybrid grass sports playing field surface composed of natural grass combined with artificial fibres. The method was developed and patented by Desso Sports from the Netherlands in 1993. This hybrid grass system is now marketed and further developed by Tarkett Sports after a takeover of Desso Sports and has since been re-branded as GrassMaster.
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GrassMaster reinforces a natural grass pitch by vertically inserting 20 million polypropylene (PP) fibres into the soil equally spread over the entire playing field. The 20 cm (7.9 in) long PP fibres are injected by computer-controlled machines, 18 cm (7.1 in) deep so 2 cm (0.8 in) remains above the surface.[1] The PP fibres are inserted in a grid of about 2 cm × 2 cm (0.8 in × 0.8 in). The grass roots entwine with the fibres and grow deeper and wider.[2] The PP fibres above the surface are designed to ensure an even and stable surface. GrassMaster may be installed before seeding, after seeding or on grass sods.[3]

Interesting, Javia. TY

[sonorajim]

Your talking Herbert of 3-5 years ago. Last year our passing game was not up to snuff. Lack of receiving options and poor O line play were the main culprits.
The Chiefs will game plan to stop our run game, because if they don't they will be toast. Last year we averaged 2.29 ypc and 3.7 ypc respectively and lost
both close games. We gained 197 yards through the air in game 1 and 202 yards in game 2. Neither effort was enough to beat the Chiefs. So I respectfully
disagree with you. If we can effectively run the ball we likely win this game. If Harris is able to play that will be a big plus.

QJ is likely out. That leaves Ladd and Allen as the go to guys. I watched
all of the preseason games. Tre Harris and the other WRs do not get separation. We have 4 TE but none are top tier receivers. Due to our O line
issues we may be running more 2 TE sets than normal. In other words our passing game is questionable.

Harbaugh and Roman look at stats too. KC was a Much better run D than pass D. We'll throw as well as run @ 50%. Guaranteed that we won't take our best player out of the game. Our "questionable" pass game sounds like KC propaganda to me. I like our WR, TE, RB receivers. All of them. Ladd will be the best receiver in the game. Omarion the best RB. We got this.

[Topcat]

It's both.

GrassMaster is a hybrid grass sports playing field surface composed of natural grass combined with artificial fibres. The method was developed and patented by Desso Sports from the Netherlands in 1993. This hybrid grass system is now marketed and further developed by Tarkett Sports after a takeover of Desso Sports and has since been re-branded as GrassMaster.
Contents
Technology
edit
GrassMaster reinforces a natural grass pitch by vertically inserting 20 million polypropylene (PP) fibres into the soil equally spread over the entire playing field. The 20 cm (7.9 in) long PP fibres are injected by computer-controlled machines, 18 cm (7.1 in) deep so 2 cm (0.8 in) remains above the surface.[1] The PP fibres are inserted in a grid of about 2 cm × 2 cm (0.8 in × 0.8 in). The grass roots entwine with the fibres and grow deeper and wider.[2] The PP fibres above the surface are designed to ensure an even and stable surface. GrassMaster may be installed before seeding, after seeding or on grass sods.[3]

Well, that's weird...

[Fouts2herbert]

It's both.

GrassMaster is a hybrid grass sports playing field surface composed of natural grass combined with artificial fibres. The method was developed and patented by Desso Sports from the Netherlands in 1993. This hybrid grass system is now marketed and further developed by Tarkett Sports after a takeover of Desso Sports and has since been re-branded as GrassMaster.
Contents
Technology
edit
GrassMaster reinforces a natural grass pitch by vertically inserting 20 million polypropylene (PP) fibres into the soil equally spread over the entire playing field. The 20 cm (7.9 in) long PP fibres are injected by computer-controlled machines, 18 cm (7.1 in) deep so 2 cm (0.8 in) remains above the surface.[1] The PP fibres are inserted in a grid of about 2 cm × 2 cm (0.8 in × 0.8 in). The grass roots entwine with the fibres and grow deeper and wider.[2] The PP fibres above the surface are designed to ensure an even and stable surface. GrassMaster may be installed before seeding, after seeding or on grass sods.[3]

soccer being one thing how does it hold up to massive dudes anchoring and teeing off against each other on the line of scrimmage?

[dmac_bolt]

Pretty sure it’s grass. Only in the US and Canada do they allow soccer on turf, professionally.

I was going to guess the same - most other countries banned turf for pro futbol matches.
I also agree with whoever posted that mud ball often favors the bully

ok, saw Java’s post. nice work Java - interesting indeed.

[NoMoreChillies]

Your talking Herbert of 3-5 years ago. Last year our passing game was not up to snuff. Lack of receiving options and poor O line play were the main culprits.
The Chiefs will game plan to stop our run game, because if they don't they will be toast. Last year we averaged 2.29 ypc and 3.7 ypc respectively and lost
both close games. We gained 197 yards through the air in game 1 and 202 yards in game 2. Neither effort was enough to beat the Chiefs. So I respectfully
disagree with you. If we can effectively run the ball we likely win this game. If Harris is able to play that will be a big plus.

QJ is likely out. That leaves Ladd and Allen as the go to guys. I watched
all of the preseason games. Tre Harris and the other WRs do not get separation. We have 4 TE but none are top tier receivers. Due to our O line
issues we may be running more 2 TE sets than normal. In other words our passing game is questionable.

I saw KLS get seperation.

[Velo]

Daniel Popper is out there predicting Omarion Hampton is going to be a top 5 rusher this season. I wish he wouldn't do that. There is so much expectation being piled on Hampton, it makes me a bit uneasy. It creates a lot of pressure on him to perform. I hope Roman starts Najee Harris and gives him the first few carries. If the Chiefs' defense does have success limiting the Chargers' run game early, I hope Roman doesn't give up on it, unless the Chiefs build a big lead, keep giving it to Harris and Hampton, eventually in the 2nd half the dam will crack.

[OG619FrightninLightnin]

Well, that's weird...

Like hair plugs but for grass!

[21&500]

Daniel Popper is out there predicting Omarion Hampton is going to be a top 5 rusher this season. I wish he wouldn't do that. There is so much expectation being piled on Hampton, it makes me a bit uneasy. It creates a lot of pressure on him to perform. I hope Roman starts Najee Harris and gives him the first few carries. If the Chiefs' defense does have success limiting the Chargers' run game early, I hope Roman doesn't give up on it, unless the Chiefs build a big lead, keep giving it to Harris and Hampton, eventually in the 2nd half the dam will crack.

Champions should be expected to embrace and thrive under pressure and expectations.
If a beat-writer's lofty prediction is throwing Hampton off mentally, we officially have a problem.

[Boltnut]

Your talking Herbert of 3-5 years ago. Last year our passing game was not up to snuff. Lack of receiving options and poor O line play were the main culprits.
The Chiefs will game plan to stop our run game, because if they don't they will be toast. Last year we averaged 2.29 ypc and 3.7 ypc respectively and lost
both close games. We gained 197 yards through the air in game 1 and 202 yards in game 2. Neither effort was enough to beat the Chiefs. So I respectfully
disagree with you. If we can effectively run the ball we likely win this game. If Harris is able to play that will be a big plus.

QJ is likely out. That leaves Ladd and Allen as the go to guys. I watched
all of the preseason games. Tre Harris and the other WRs do not get separation. We have 4 TE but none are top tier receivers. Due to our O line
issues we may be running more 2 TE sets than normal. In other words our passing game is questionable.

In Week 4 game, the Chargers were without Slater and Alt. Herbie was playing one-legged with no mobility whatsoever. I think we ran most of our sets out of a shotgun. Of course they planned to stop the run. In their 2nd game, we were without McConkey and Dobbins. I was actually embarrassed for the Chiefs. They should have blown us out both times. Let's see how Spags plans against Ladd, KA, and Hampton. If they hold us under 3.7 ypc... without Ladd and KA going off... I'll be impressed. I'll see it when I believe it.