Just an FYI, Rutgers is home to one of the worlds foremost turf grass research programs. If Rutgers cannot figure out a way to get Real Grass to grow then it cannot be done.
Real grass with proper sub layers is not only better for the players but the environment as well. Fake grass fields are plastic and shredded tires, That shit ain't good for players to be inhaling when it gets kicked up, plus those carpets need to be replaced every 5 years due to weathering and wear, they then get trucked to the local landfill.
A Real Grass Field with proper management can last many years,