painted michigan endzone

Submitted by newfoundhbomb on

i have always loved the Michigan endzone during a bowl game.  The dark blue endzone with Michigan written in maize.  Was wondering why they don't do this at the big house?  I imagine if they did the ariel views and photos would look beautiful and amazing.  does anyone have any info on why they don't paint the endzones?  thanks

Blueblood2991

December 29th, 2016 at 6:56 PM ^

A lot of players say that paint has a tendancy to make field turf slippery in bad weather, especially the older type (Mich's was installed in 2010). It can be painted, but is not as common anymore. Most full color endzones on FieldTurf (ex:OSU) are actually sewn into the field and not painted.

When I was at Michigan, they used to repaint the endzones once a year, and touch them up for prime time tv games. Since Harbaugh has come, I've noticed they look like shit but it's better than having a guy slip. I assume they will continue to look like that until it's time to replace the turf.

Cali Wolverine

December 29th, 2016 at 7:07 PM ^

We don't need the Najee Harris the #1 player in the country...he isn't a position of need...wah Our endzones look like shit...wah I guess this is better than the alternative...complaining about the state of the program under Rich Rod or Hoke.