Football/Soccer - Athletic Turf

Jacksonville State University to install new turf field in newly rebranded stadium

July 19, 2024By AT Staff

After the partnership between Jacksonville State University (JSU), AmFirst Insurance Company and the Jacksonville State University Foundation announced the rebranding of JSU’s football stadium to AmFirst Stadium on July 16, Athletic Director Greg Seitz announced that new turf will be in place for the 2024 season. New turf is one of the many changes fans will see many changes when... read more

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Husqvarna partners with Liverpool Football Club

July 10, 2024By AT Staff

The partnership allows Husqvarna's equipment and solutions to be more deeply integrated into the LFC's groundskeeping teams' daily routines and pitch upkeep. read more

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Northern Illinois University debuts new AstroTurf playing surface

June 19, 2024By AT Staff

(Photo: Scott Walstrom, Northern Illinois University)

The Huskies will debut the new field in their season-opening game on Aug. 31 against Western Illinois. read more

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Grass vs. turf with former NFL cornerback Herm Edwards

June 18, 2024By Seth Jones

Herm Edwards (left) and AT Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones. (Photo: AT staff)

Herman Edwards says there are many reasons why turf fields aren’t just better than what they were in the ‘80s, they can even be preferable to grass. read more

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