The Daily Utah Chronicle · Apr 20, 2017
In the Turf War, the Grass is Always Greener
Senior Tim Patrick (12) points at the line judge at Rice Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, Utah. Adam Fondren, Daily Utah ChronicleScientific advancement is a wonderful thing. We’ve come so far within just the past decade or so, making advancements and innovations that were once thought impossible. Within the realm of sports, scientific achievement is at the forefront. Since these advances, especially in medical science, we are learning more about how to treat injuries — from torn ligaments and concussions to broken bones.
One place where the science is questioned heartily is the debate between natural and artificial grass, or better known as turf in the sports realm.