TOWSON, Md., July 11, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Johnny Unitas Stadium at Minnegan Field, named after legendary Baltimore Colts quarterback Johnny Unitas, has recently received a FieldTurf makeover. Towson University opted to replace their worn out Astroturf surface with the revolutionary 'FieldTurf Duo' turf system. Unitas Stadium serves as the home field for both men's and women's lacrosse teams and the football team. The Towson Tigers compete in the Colonial Athletic Association and their newly refurbished 11,000-plus seat stadium complete with a spectacular Tiger logo promises to give them great identification during broadcasts. This FieldTurf installation will provide the Towson venue with the industry's most trusted and longest-lasting turf system on the market.
"Organizations all over the state of Maryland have made it clear that the FieldTurf system is the preferred artificial turf brand that best replicates good natural grass," stated FieldTurf Tarkett CEO John Gilman. "We are thrilled that the people at Towson University have chosen FieldTurf for their stadium. We will give all of the teams that play at Johnny Unitas Stadium a state-of-the-art FieldTurf surface for their use."
Athletic administrators and coaches chose the FieldTurf surface after months of studying various options. While all parties involved have praised the field's appearance, a key part of their decision was safety.
"Our coaches and key administrators took a great deal of time to examine all of the options and they unanimously recommended FieldTurf," said Towson Athletic Director Michael Hermann. "I know that FieldTurf's outstanding national reputation was impressive and many members of our staff have received positive references from other programs using the surface. I know our student-athletes are excited to play on the surface, and I am pleased that it will be much safer for them. In addition, the graphics are vibrant and it gives the stadium great character."
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