Eastern Washington's Field of Red
Can you only imagine this:
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Thanks to Dr. Saturday, I now realize what Nebraska's own version of Boise's blue turf would look like in Lincoln. The 1-AA Eastern Washington Eagles announced on Wednesday that they are going to be installing an actual field of red (above.) Tennessee Titan and former EWU star Michael Roos has donated $500,000 towards the project and the rest of the money will be sought from donors.
Said Athletic Director Bill Chaves:
"There is no doubt that one of Boise State's claims to fame has been their blue turf, and like it or dislike it, it has certainly brought them a tremendous amount of notoriety," Chaves said. "In a similar vein we have a tremendous opportunity at Eastern to do the same by differentiating ourselves with the red turf while providing a superior playing surface."
And get this - they want the field ready to go for the 2010 season. I, for one, can't wait to see this finished project and only imagine what it would like in Lincoln. Since the NCAA doesn't have any restrictions on playing surfaces yet, I'm guessing this little adventure might open their eyes.
