Athletic director and football coach Jack Welch, said that there will not be any apparent difference in the 50-ounce, 2½ inches tall monofilament style turf. A firm white strip is placed for the media line and the end zone words ‘Cove’ and ‘Dawgs’ is made thick with shadow. This adjustment has helped in enhancing the cosmetic look of the field.
The replacement of the old turf, which was installed in 2001, was necessary as tears in the turf caused injury to players.
The Copperas Cove School board voted unanimously to replace the turf surface, which has seen eight years of wear and tear. Plans are also on to repair the drainage system of the facility.
