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Spartan Field Turf Up For Sale

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EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Fill your "Man-Cave" with game used turf.

 

Michigan State v Nebraska
LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 17: Helmets of the Michigan State Spartans during the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

 

Michigan State University is selling pieces of Spartan Stadium.

The school says the turf is being replaced after the spring football game on April 13. Sections of grass are being sold for $10 on the school's surplus store website . 

 

Central Michigan v Michigan State
EAST LANSING, MI - SEPTEMBER 29: Brian Lewerke #14 of the Michigan State Spartans scores a first half touchdwon while playing the Central Michigan Chippewas at Spartan Stadium on September 29, 2018 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

 

The sections will be approximately 18 inches by 72 inches.

The grass should be available for pickup on April 15 or soon after that date. MSU plans to contact buyers by email.

 

Michigan State v Nebraska
LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 17: Head coach Mark Dantonio of the Michigan State Spartans walks on the field with the team before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)

 

The turf is described as hybrid Kentucky bluegrass. It should be transplanted within five days of removal from the stadium.

 

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First published on April 4, 2019 / 8:24 AM EDT

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