TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- Fans and students alike are used to hearing loud sounds echoing from Bragg Memorial Stadium.However, this time around, the bone-jarring hits and symphonic tunes of the Marching 100 normally associated with the famed venue, have been replaced by the clatter of pick-up trucks and drilling.
Immediately following last month's announcement to install field turf, contractors began the process of uprooting every square inch of grass.
The replacement field is being supplied by AstroTurf and features their patented RootZone 3D3 fibers. This is the same surface at Camping World Stadium (Orlando), Boone Pickens Stadium (Oklahoma State) and Alumni Stadium (Boston College).
"Having Florida A&M jump on board with AstroTurf is huge for both parties," said Wes Allen, Gulf Coast regional sales manager with AstroTurf.
"It's good for the university to have a top-notch facility. It will help in recruiting and bring other events to the university for exposure and generate revenue. For me, I'm happy to be able to say FAMU has our turf in the Panhandle. Anyone in North Florida that wants to see a good turf, there's one they can check out."
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