Inside Boise State’s smurf turf: The first non-green field in the …
2021年10月3日 · Boise’s famous field was eventually nicknamed the ‘smurf turf’ after the blue cartoon characters. BSU v. Nevada. Photo: Anna Daly/BoiseDev. In 1986, the first blue turf was installed, just 16 years after the current Bronco Stadium (now Albertsons Stadium), was built.
Albertsons Stadium - Wikipedia
Albertsons Stadium is an outdoor athletic stadium in the western United States, located on the campus of Boise State University in Boise, Idaho. It is the home field of the Boise State Broncos of the Mountain West Conference.
List of college football venues with non-traditional field colors
Traditionally, college football is played on grass fields. As technology advanced, the use of various kinds of artificial turf as a playing surface became more and more popular. With the artificial turf came the ability to have field colors other than green.
“THE BLUE” – Home to Boise State Football - Boise State University
What outsiders initially considered a gimmick, calling it “Smurf Turf’ after the popular, amiable and blue cartoon characters, THE BLUE soon became nationally associated with Boise State as a symbol for the football program’s blue-collar work ethic.
What colleges have colored football fields? – Deseret News
2023年9月22日 · Here are the colleges that currently have turf fields with unusual color schemes, according to Sportico and The Spokesman-Review. Boise State has had its signature blue turf since 1986. The University of New Haven installed blue turf of its own in 2009.
Albertsons Stadium – Boise, Idaho - Atlas Obscura
2016年7月8日 · Officially named Albertsons Stadium in 2014 (and before that, Bronco Stadium) the venue, which now holds 36,387, is perhaps best known as “Smurf Turf.” The unique turf is sometimes simply...
The story behind Boise State's blue football field
2016年12月21日 · People called it the "Smurf turf," in reference to the blue cartoon characters. Others were convinced ducks and geese would mistake the field for a lake and be injured or killed trying to dive...
Visiting Boise State football field’s blue turf
Boise State University and Boise State football are known for the 2006 Fiesta Bowl, Coach Pete, and especially their blue field — or, smurf turf, as some call it. The Boise State Football field actually has a really interesting history and is a fun place to visit in Boise, Idaho.
The Story Behind Boise State University’s Blue Turf - 104.3 …
2021年9月16日 · This marked the first non-green, artificial football field in the country. At first outsiders teased the turf and considered a gimmick, calling it “Smurf Turf.’ People were even convinced ducks and geese would mistake the field for a lake and be injured or killed trying to dive in (seriously how dumb do you think birds are?).
Boise State Football: $60-million Renovations Coming To …
2024年4月5日 · More changes are coming to the home of the "Smurf Turf" in the next few years. BoiseDev.com published a report on Thursday detailing plans for a $60-million renovation, primarily of the...
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