Archive for January, 2007

FIFA Report Gives Synthetic Turf Clean Bill of Health

Since the 1960s, synthetic turf has made some major technological strides. Modern turf systems are strikingly similar to natural grass in almost every way - in some ways, they’re even better; synthetic fields don’t turn to mud when it rains, they can stand up to several times the amount of usage, and they don’t cost an arm and a leg to maintain.

Continue Reading Add comment January 9th, 2007

San Francisco 49ers News & Notes

The San Francisco 49ers, which practice on Sportexe synthetic turf systems, made news this week as cornerback Walt Harris was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week by the National Football League for his performance in the 49ers 26-23 victory over the Denver Broncos last Sunday.

Continue Reading Add comment January 5th, 2007

Sportexe Division I-A Coach of the Year in Back-to-Back Bowl Games

Although the University of Houston, led by Sportexe NCAA Division I-A Coach of the Year winner Art Briles, fell short 44-36 to Steve Spurrier’s South Carolina Gamecocks in the Autozone Liberty Bowl on Friday, Dec. 29, the Cougars fought to wire in what was one of the most exciting games in the 2006 bowl season.

Continue Reading Add comment January 5th, 2007

Saints Earn Playoff Bye, Payton Earns Sportexe Coach of the Year Award

On Dec. 21, Sportexe announced Payton as its NFL winner of its inaugural Sportexe Football Coach of the Year award for 2006. As one of the global leaders in the synthetic turf system industry, Sportexe thoroughly reviewed candidates nationwide to find coaches from high school, collegiate and professional levels that demonstrate the same quality, integrity and performance that has become synonymous with the Sportexe brand.

Continue Reading Add comment January 4th, 2007

Ravens Capture AFC North, Receive First-Round Bye

The Baltimore Ravens capped off the 2006 NFL regular season with a 19-7 win over the Buffalo Bills Sunday on Sportexe-carpeted M&T Bank Stadium in front of 70,913 screaming fans.

Continue Reading Add comment January 1st, 2007

Sportexe Turf Used to Settle BCS Sugar Bowl Showdown

The Sugar Bowl Classic is back in New Orleans after relocating to Atlanta, Ga., last year due to Hurricane Katrina and the significant damage caused to the Louisiana Superdome, and returns with a new title sponsor and broadcast television partner.

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Sportexe Coach of the Year Earns Spot on Army All-American Bowl Staff

Sportexe National High School Coach of the Year Bill Redell, head coach of Oaks Christian in Westlake Village, Calif., will participate on the Army All-American Bowl coaching staff on Saturday, Jan. 6, in San Antonio for the annual high school all-star game. The Bowl features the nation’s top 80 high school football players, in an East versus West showdown. The game will be nationally televised on NBC.

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