Fans at the final seven games of the 2016 regular season will be treated to a new sight, fresh grass. During the Eagles' recent road swing, workers in Statesboro replaced the infield grass at J.I. Clements Stadium with some high level sod.
A number of factors including the unseasonably warm winter in Statesboro resulted in a fungus wreaking havoc on the Bermuda grass in the infield. Appearing a week before the season, the fungus didn't leave the grounds crew at Georgia Southern with many options.
"It really happened at the perfect time," said Nick Scull, Director of Athletic Facilities and Event Management.
New Carpet at J.I. Clements Stadium
