The Practice Fields on the Hocking River are located in the Athletic Mall, between Peden Stadium and the bikepath along the Hocking River. Installed in 2000, there fields allow for the football practice to occur on a natural turf surface as opposed to the FieldTurf surface that the team competes upon within Peden Stadium. The fields are composed of a Kentucky Bluegrass and Rye turf grass mix. Over 14 zones are utilized to irrigate the two playing fields that sit atop a superior drainage system allowing for use in heavy rain. There are two regulation sized fields at this site along with a 30 foot by 100 foot sand pit that is used for additional drills. |
