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Replacment of Kelly/Shorts Stadium turf underway on schedule

The design for new turf being placed in Kelly/Shorts Stadium from June 6 through July 31. The design was released Feb. 11, 2016.

Construction to replace the synthetic turf in Kelly/Shorts Stadium began as scheduled Monday.

Head Football Coach John Bonamego tweeted the construction began at 7:30 a.m. Monday.

The Central Michigan University Athletics Department announced the project in January. A final design for the turf was announced on Feb. 11. Construction was scheduled to begin June 6 and end July 30.

The new turf includes alternating shades of dark and light green artificial grass, a "Flying C" and two "Fire Up Chips!