Ball State 2015 Home Schedule
Sept. 3 - vs. Virginia Military Institute
Oct. 3 - vs. Toledo
Oct. 17 - vs. Georgia State
Oct. 24 - vs. Central Michigan
Oct. 31 - vs. UMass
Nov. 24 - vs. Bowling Green
The Ball State football team will have a new playing surface in the fall.
Today marked the beginning of turf replacement inside Scheumann Stadium, following the conclusion of the team's practice schedule on April 18. The current turf surface has been in use for eight years, but is showing age due to daily use and weather. Ball State Athletic Director Mark Sandy said 10 years is the typical maximum time for turf to last.
"It will be a source of pride for the team and the program," Sandy said. "It will also upgrade the stadium for when our fans come and will also be very important to show our new recruits when they come to the games this fall."
The wear and tear has resulted in seams coming apart, compacted areas and fibers shredding. Sandy updated the turf at Eastern Kentucky after his third year as Athletic Director. He said benefits of the turf include weather resistance and the ability to extend practice times.
Scheumann Stadium underwent a $13.7 million construction effort that finished before the 2007 season. The renovations included the addition of the FieldTurf, a synthetic grass surface that is similar to what is found in many NFL stadiums.
Ball State will open the 2015 season on Sept. 3 at home against VMI.
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