Against the norm...

Quick, who has the unique field in college football?  I bet most of you yelled “Boise State!”  The smurf turf may be the most recognizable, but not any longer.  Colored turf may have been in vogue a few years ago, but now?  Now, it’s patterns.  Check out these latest playing surfaces:

 

The trend setter: Boise State – “Smurf Turf”

Source: http://www.citydictionary.com/ID/Boise/Smurf-Turf/3152/

My personal favorite: Eastern Washington – “Roos Field” 

Source: http://goeags.com/facilities/ewas-roos.html

Probably the ugliest: Central Arkansas - "Estes Stadium”

Source: http://thesportsgeeks.com/2011/09/01/is-central-arkansas-purple-turf-a-publicity-stunt-yes-and-its-working/

New kid on the block: Lindenwood University - "Harlen C. Hunter Stadium”

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/lindenwood-university-makes-no-apologies-for-striped-football-turf-panned-by-sports-columnist/2012/07/13/gJQA4Kd1hW_story.html

This was floating around for a bit:  Maryland – “Byrd Stadium”

Source: http://accsportsnation.com/2012/06/13/byrd-stadium-fieldturf-rumors/

Let's throw some basketball in to the mix: Oregon - "Matthew Knight Arena”

Source: http://www.oregonlive.com/ducks/index.ssf/2011/01/oregons_basketball_court_mixed.html