Word: astro-turf
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...Most of our players are from England," Minutemen general manager Casey Frankiewicz said yesterday, "and they feel much more comfortable on real grass rather than on astro-turf...
Between halves the high school baton-twirler performing for the Franklin Field crowd dropped her flaming baton, briefly setting the astro-turf aflame. Unfortunately the Harvard offense failed to ignite all night...
...weather could also become a factor, as the Astro-turf on Franklin Field becomes slippery when wet and the ball tends to skid. Monro said the game will speed up under such conditions and hurt Harvard's chances...
...They're very hard to beat at home," Monro said, and mentioned that the Crimson squad had practiced under lights on Astro-turf at Boston College Wednesday night in preparation for the game...
...outlook in the Ivy League is uncertain. Penn and Cornell are rated co-favorites, with Harvard challenging, but the Crimson have a number of advantages. They play both the Quakers and the Big Red at home this year instead of on unfamiliar astro-turf or under the lights. The home advantage also brings with it a friendly crowd, which has an unmeasurable effect...