Fans speculate what new paint could mean on football field of Doak Campbell Stadium

Tori Lynn Schneider | Tallahassee Democrat

As news of Bobby Bowden Field's fresh coat of paint spread on social media Sunday and Monday, fans speculated what it could mean for the team.

With the announcement of a new coach imminent, some said the team must be preparing for a big announcement in the next few days.

There's a good chance the frequency of nuggets will increase during the next 48 hours or so.



First, it's accurate that Florida State is prepping Doak Campbell Stadium for the introduction of the new football coach. These preparations include painting the field. As I indicated on — Odell Swaggins (@eastcoastnole) December 2, 2019

Multiple sources saying the Champions Club at Doak Campbell Stadium is set up right now for a “major announcement.” Have been told (obviously unconfirmed) that it’s the new #FSU Head Football coach.



Announcement could come “as soon as today, possibly Tuesday or Wednesday.” — Michael Hudak (@WCTVHudak) December 2, 2019

Others weren't so sure the facelift was a clear indication of the hiring of a coach and said people were looking at the field being painted "as though it's papal smoke."

People looking at Doak being painted as though it’s papal smoke. — PH_Nole (@PH_Nole) December 2, 2019

What if FSU paints the field and gets everyone all spun up just to announce an exclusive contract with Anheuser-Busch to sell beer at all concession stands inside Doak Campbell Stadium, and that they’re allowing fans to drink at their seats? Would we be more or less excited? — BFNoles👋🏾👋🏼👋🏿👋🏽👋🏻 (@BradFisk1) December 2, 2019

It's not unusual for the field to get spruced up this time of year with the signing deadline quickly approaching. Seminoles' big recruiting weekend is set for Dec. 12-14 with nine official visitors, including eight commits.

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Everyone seems very preoccupied with Bobby Bowden Field being in the process of getting painted. They do have a recruiting weekend coming up....could be as simple as that but everyone is grasping for straws or in this case grass.....#FSU #Seminoles — Patrick Burnham (@PSB5153) December 2, 2019

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