In this episode of Grass Clippings, Crystal Fricker interviews Justin Balich, discussing the NFL's efforts to expand its global reach through international games. They explore the challenges of hosting NFL games in foreign venues, the importance of turf management and field preparation, and the logistics of equipment distribution. The conversation also touches on player safety, consistency in practice and game fields, and the long-term effects of the NFL's international presence. The episode emphasizes the significance of grass variety and quality, the role of research and trials in turf management, and concludes with a reflection on the future of grass in sports.

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NFL, international football, turf management, player safety, grass variety, field preparation, sports surfaces, global sports, equipment logistics, turf research