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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
8 months
Our work is complete
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
5 months
Last game. Crew did amazing for no ryegrass. Holding on to great color.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
4 years
Some people have asked about our color. Without ryegrass or any pigments and 3 games in a cold November the guys did a tremendous job pulling blankets. The practice field is what it would look like if we did not put in the effort with blankets. Well done for Nov 30th.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
4 years
First lines of the year going down on the football complex. Let’s get after it.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
4 years
Hurricane sally pushing paint earlier than desired. First coat done. One more tomorrow and then a wetting agent.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
7 months
Dry paint dry. Grass doesn’t dry until noon. May have to put a wetting agent out to keep the dew at bay
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
2 years
Ready to go! Game time 8pm tomorrow. Pack this place!
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
4 years
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
5 years
Good first day with rain coming in. Not bad for November with no rye and no pigment.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
3 years
On to game number 3 in 3 weeks. Holding strong. Let’s keep rolling!
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
2 years
Wrap on the paint. 2 coats and it’s polished. Ready for tomorrow
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
6 years
Final home game against Georgia Tech. Not bad for November 18th with no rye grass.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
3 years
Operation No Rye has made it to December 5th. Crew battled with the blankets and low temps in the 20s last couple weeks. Happy with our Bermuda at .600. Thank you to our seniors. Go Duke!
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
6 years
We are a little banged up and dealt with rain this week too but somehow I think we managed a surface better than synthetic. @jeff_salmond @ChrisMay117 @HoosTurf @FieldExperts
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
8 months
Paint starts to fly tomorrow.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
7 years
3 Games, 3 Weeks! #DukeGang
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
7 months
Let the magic begin
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
5 months
Whole field painted in a day. Recovered to beat 2 inches of rain on thanksgiving week. Still holding great color
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
5 years
Ready for scrimmage number 1. The countdown continues @DukeFOOTBALL
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
5 years
Field is set for @Pitt_FB vs @DukeFOOTBALL at 8pm on ACCnetwork. Go Duke!!
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
5 years
Grass is best and the future. The guys have done awesome. Spot on for opener. @DukeFOOTBALL vs @FOOTBALL_NCAT
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
7 months
Solid by duke football. Staff making sure we get in covered so we don’t loose much heat. Mowed and covered in an hour
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
7 months
Quiet before the storm. Got some recovery on our away week after 3 games in 13 days. Slowing down for sure but holding well at 475.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
6 years
First day of white down. Not bad for October
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
6 years
We are getting close. Verticut 3 directions mow to 350 and 50 tons of sand....pretty
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
6 years
Training camp tomorrow. Dodged rain and we are ready to rock. @DukeFOOTBALL
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
4 years
The Bermuda grass is loving October. Latitude is saying...what cold. The crew is rocking first coat of white today
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
7 months
Cover are off…let it breathe for a day
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
4 years
First scrimmage of the year. Even with 1.25 inches of rain overnight, running quick at .400. Time to get after it
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
2 years
Blankets come off. Quick day and a half paint. Blankets back in tomorrow. 30 degrees is less than ideal for Bermuda.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
4 years
Blankets have come off after 2 weeks. Time for some light and air and full reset
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
2 years
A little practice field reset. Strip grade and sprig. Dial it in for @DukeFOOTBALL
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
6 months
Blankets are coming off. Still great color for 29 degrees this morning. Time to beat Wake Forest
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
5 years
First coat of white going down today. Back home this Saturday on ACC Network.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
1 year
A nice win, mow, fertilize and cover. Not ready for 32 degrees ahead.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
4 years
Thank to all our employees on the front line at the hospital. Nurses doctors and staff we THANK YOU!. Thank you to @Turf_Tank and @wc_paints for the help in showing our appreciation during these tough times.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
5 years
After 3 weeks of camp practice field still holding doing incredibly. Countdown continues and all systems go. @DukeFOOTBALL
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
7 years
0.400" looks good on ya! Second scrimmage tonight. 15 days and @DukeFOOTBALL gets to put this pearl to the test. #dukegang
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
9 months
Field is hitting its stride. Training camp T-2 days. Fresh @TurfTank lines hitting the ground today.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
7 years
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
8 years
First mow at 5/8in after the blankets. Top notch lattitude! 👌
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
9 months
Field is set for FanFest Sunday. Everybody come on out. Excitement is real. Foliar and regulator spray went out with some fusion Nitrogen. Field is primed
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
2 years
Game week. Let the paint fly
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
6 months
We have gone from 85 on Monday to 27 tomorrow morning…..very noticeable drop
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
2 years
Fresh Northbridge sprigs on the ground. Let the water flow
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
4 years
Game day in Durham NC. Survived below freezing temps and no ryegrass. Game number 1 of 3 in November. Go Duke
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
4 years
Last game of the year. Not too bad for last week of November of one of the coldest November’s.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
7 years
Still holding good color despite a few cool mornings.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
7 months
Trying to keep the heat in the ground as long as possible. Low 80s and sunny prior to these 40 deg lows is key
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
4 years
All set for home game #2 against Virginia Tech. Battled through some cold temps but the Bermuda is still shinning.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
7 years
A big thank you to @DukeFOOTBALL . Every player hears this message on how things are done around here. #indoctrination #inculcation #respect
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
5 years
The peacefulness of watching irrigation first thing in the morning. @DukeFOOTBALL
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
4 years
Mow after the game to clean it up. Keep it short and tight. Still at .500. It’s cleaning up very well. we will put the covers on it next week.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
5 years
Midweek games against Longwood. Let’s go for 4 in a row @DukeSOFTBALL
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
6 years
It’s game day in Durham. Game 1 against Army on ESPNU. Go Duke
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
2 years
Almost go time. Let Go!!!
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
8 years
Rain continues to fall. Kickoff in 7 hours. 330 of Fox affiliates. Field in incredible shape
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
2 years
For mid November and some cold nights this week holding strong. Smooth and fast for Thursday night football
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
3 years
Crew did a great job with a hectic hurricane Zeta kinda week. Not too shabby for Halloween. Go Duke
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
2 years
The team dialing it in for practice day tomorrow. No one ordered 90 degrees and ryegrass tho
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
2 years
It’s game time. #17 vs #13 . Go Duke. @DukeSOFTBALL
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
2 years
Mow, blow, fertilize and cover. Overall field held up well.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
6 years
One more weekend. NC high school championships.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
3 years
Finally some good weather for a Thursday night @DukeSOFTBALL game
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
8 years
New Grass. Fresh Lines. First practice tonight! @Duke_FB is going to give it all it can handle. #BetterOnGrass
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
4 years
Trying something new. Paint Monday Tuesday. Cover Wednesday because of lows below freezing Friday and Saturday. Hold on Mr Bermuda grass
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
9 years
I guess there is no turning back now. Wallace Wade Stadium is now under construction! http://t.co/lzPRZ2OEu6
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
7 years
Solid root growth and density for January on Latitude using grow lights and covers. @SIMON25371374 @GrassInnovation
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
3 years
We are good for one rain game a year. At least it’s not in November
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
6 years
After dodging rain this week, laser beam lines going down. Beat Tech!
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
6 years
Border going down. Looking good
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
2 years
Opening night is finally here
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
2 years
GTHC
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
6 years
If NC weather is not gonna help then I guess we have to do it our selves
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
8 years
Brooks Field is primed for the first @Duke_FB scrimmage this weekend.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
11 months
The stage is set. Let’s Go. @DukeSOFTBALL game time 12pm
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
7 years
Not sure I feel about this. Saw this in the office today. Groundskeeper chopsticks. #innovator
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
7 years
Game day! FSU vs Duke at 12! @DukeFOOTBALL
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
3 years
Late night tarp pull. First real taste of winter this week. Good win by @DukeFOOTBALL
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
3 years
Game day for @DukeSOFTBALL . Beautiful but cool Friday.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
3 years
Game day for the Victory Bell. Had 3 days of low temps in the low 30s this week. Still holding strong at .500. Let’s go @DukeFOOTBALL #GTHC
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
6 months
Thank you for everyone’s patience with the quad project. Sod goes down this morning. Couldn’t ask for better weather and @CgcChad
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
2 years
Almost ready for home opening week. Stay away rain
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
3 years
Shadows creep as we get set for home opener
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
8 years
View from the tunnel is really taking shape. A lot has changed over the last couple of years. #Progress
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
4 years
Rainy days for home openers. Women’s soccer and football are ready to go.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
9 months
Lots going on. Verticut, slow release Galaxy, Topdress, with solid tines on Monday. 14 days before camp.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
5 years
After only 3 weeks @Tahoma31Bermuda is really stretching its legs. @sodproservices
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Duke Grounds Crew
9 years
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
4 years
Game week #1 approaches...training camp on practice complex has been good. Fields holding up well. Minimal issues. Always better on grass
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
3 years
Fall is here as training camp begins.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
8 months
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
2 years
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
4 years
Just before the thunderstorms. Overall very pleased. Always fun to see how fast it can bounce back
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Duke Grounds Crew
5 years
Blankets are off for a quick day. Lows in the 50s we are able to let it breathe and fertilize. #keepcolor
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
4 years
Soccer stadium looking good. Tahoma at 400
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
6 years
Doing a little cross time after dropping height to 390. Time for some BCMU and get off of it. Almost a week away
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Duke Grounds Crew
2 years
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
5 years
Game 1 set for the @DukeSOFTBALL Duke Invitational. Always fun to start the day in the rain.
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@DukeGroundsCrew
Duke Grounds Crew
9 years
Man!! Latitude stripes up real nice👌 http://t.co/Y8w11q5wxi
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