Football

WASHINGTON, D.C. - When the Howard University football team opens the 2008 season against Georgetown University on September 6, there will be a new look in Greene Stadium.  The old artificial grass surface has been replaced with a new Sprint Turf.

The surfaces are similar, both having a sand and rubber base, but the new surface is an improved version that is very similar to natural grass.  The old surface was installed in 2001.

The team, which reported for practice on August 8, will have a chance to break in the new surface in two-a-day practices which start on Tuesday, August 12.

The Bison will host the Hoyas in the first-ever meeting between the two institutions on the gridiron.  Kickoff is scheduled for 1 pm.