BOBBY BOWDEN FIELD FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
FIELD OF THE YEAR COLLEGE FOOTBALL
BOBBY BOWDEN FIELD FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Bobby Bowden Field has overcome numerous turf issues in the past two years to become a quality playing surface at the level that is expected from it . As a 17-year-old playing surface , major issues that have plagued the field in the past have been identified , and are in the process of being rectified . As resources become less available , the staff has implemented sound turf maintenance practices in order to get the most out of every resource put into the field . A major lance nematode population has been reduced to near recommended threshold levels , and continues to drop . A major nutrition deficiency has been corrected , and the turf has responded accordingly . An aerifier was introduced into the fleet , and aggressive core aerification has been started to alleviate the layering and compaction issues . The response and improvement of Bobby Bowden Field is a true testament of how sound groundskeeping practices can , and will , produce a quality and safe athletic field .
— Chris Denson , athletic field superintendent
The Field of the Year Awards program is made possible by the support of sponsors Carolina Green Corp ., Precision Laboratories , and John Deere .
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