Why do they water the astroturf on East Campus? I’ve seen it with my own eyes….
ANSWER PERSON RESPONDS: Just because it isn’t thirsty, doesn’t mean it doesn’t like a refreshing shower once in a while! Actually, the sprinklers (or water cannons) soak the turf a few hours before games to soften the field. You have probably heard about football injuries associated with hard artificial surfaces; well, this is a field hockey field, and the players (armed with sticks, hitting a hard ball, and most without any protective padding) appreciate this added safety feature.