A Grip on Sports: WSU's Jon Haarlow knows it's not easy to keep the grass on your side of the fence green enough these days to make the neighbors jealous

Washington State University's Jon Haarlow discusses the challenges of maintaining high-quality playing surfaces and facilities in today's competitive collegiate athletics environment. The article appears to focus on the difficulties programs face in keeping their facilities and resources at a level that attracts top talent and maintains competitive advantages. Haarlow's comments suggest the ongoing struggle universities have in balancing resource allocation while trying to stay competitive with peer institutions.