Red Turf Prep Starts Sat. June 12

[Screamin_Eagle174]

http://goeags.com/genrel/releases/10atJune9Turfbreaking

Before they can “Play it on the Red,” the old grass surface has to go.

The official start of Eastern Washington University’s Red Turf project will take place with a “turfbreaking” ceremony on Saturday (June 12) at 5 p.m. at Woodward Field on the EWU campus in Cheney, Wash.

On hand will be former Eagle and current Tennessee Titans star Michael Roos, who along with his wife Katherine Roos kick-started the project with a $500,000 pledge. They will join several EWU administrators and others for the ceremonial uncovering of sod. The public is invited to attend, and information regarding contractors, project timelines, a 24-hour web cam and other details will be announced at that time.

I'm going.

 

[EdubAlum]

boo ya, so glad this is finally happening....heard the jumbotron might sneak in this year too...anyone else heard that?

 

[FrontFive4Life]

boo ya, so glad this is finally happening....heard the jumbotron might sneak in this year too...anyone else heard that?

I know that the goal was to do both the turf and new videoboard all at the same time. I haven't talked to my contacts about it for a few weeks but I wouldn't be surprised at all if it pops up. It sounded like it was very close to being a done deal, but then again, who knows. Let's hope EWU can get it done!

 

[NickEag]

Sweet.

 

[eagle11]

I'll be there as well. I understand that we are going with SprintTurf.