Brian F Bornino CSFM

"When you're good at something, you'll tell everyone. When you're great at something, they'll tell you." - Walter Payton

Today's @ChicagoBears game hits closer to home. @PurdueHortLA alumnus Ben Baumer has been preparing the Bears' turf all season to keep the team safe as one of their groundskeepers. Proof that studying what you love can take you all the way to the @NFL. 🏈 ag.purdue.edu/news/2023/10/f…

Since joining the @TinCaps in 2010, Keith Winter has led @FW_GroundsCrew in keeping @ParkviewField one of the best ballparks in all of baseball. After serving as head groundskeeper for more than 15 years, Winter is capping his career with the 'Caps 💚❤️⚾️

Two @PurdueHortLA @PurdueAgAlumni and a rising senior work to keep one of the most respected golf clubs in the Midwest in tip-top shape: @OFCCClubhouse. Learn how three turf science Boilermakers combine their love of sports and the outdoors on the course. ag.purdue.edu/news/2025/08/f…

Come behind the scenes of Wrigley Field with #ThisIsPurdue! @Cubs head groundskeeper and @PurdueHortLA @PurdueAgAlumni Dan Kiermaier gives an inside view of what turf science looks like at the second oldest @MLB ballpark in the country. ⚾️ Listen: stories.purdue.edu/podcast/dan-ki…

One of the most discussed (& debated) logos in sport is the annual #SuperBowl logo. Everyone has a favorite, but regardless of style/color, the @NFL Grounds Crew is tasked w/ executing the logo on-field w/ unmatched accuracy & detail. Here’s a 🧵 for a peek at the process.

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Join us in 2025! 💚💚 Seasonal Grounds Crew Member teamworkonline.com/baseball-jobs/…

@Maritzamows @TNTurfWoman @UTKnoxville Congrats!!

Today, I had the opportunity to walk for my M.S. from the @UTKnoxville 🎓 While working full time at a new facility, learning a new sport & in a new city… I’ve managed to keep a 4.0 (pending my recent finals ) & graduate early! I’m very rarely proud of myself. Today, I am!

"Enjoy and savor every second. You really were built for this." 🥹 Zach Edey was given a message from his mom before the #MFinalFour ❤️ #MarchMadness

@rtdemayturf My kids encountered a few “non traditional” or trick houses this year….a Ramon Noodles/little cutie clementine house, a house w raw potatoes and onions, Mac&cheese/Pickles house and a house giving out Japanese jelly packs 🤷‍♂️🤣 Bet Ring Doorbell responses were epic

It's this or the hotel toiletries bowl. Choose wisely, kids! #HappyHalloween

Sweat And Science: How A Team Of Pros Gets Kyle Field Ready For Game Day today.tamu.edu/2023/10/06/swe…

Von Miller stars in commercial calling for NFL to switch from turf to grass broncoswire.usatoday.com/2023/04/27/von… via @thebroncoswire

California elementary (k-5) synthetic surfaces. Natural grass was 94°, for reference. (DG for reference.)#SB499 @livingschoolyrd @joesimitian @SCCOEM @BanPlasticTurf @SHPFC @CalifDSA @OEHHA @CaliforniaDTSC @AGRobBonta @SierraClubLP @PlasticsBeyond @bennettpeer @SinaiExposomics

Let’s see those “awful” #’s ⁦@NFL⁩ 🕰️⏳ ⁦@CSimmsQB⁩ ⁦@MikeFlorioPFT⁩ 🫡🫡 #KeepItReal #FlipTheTurf nbcsports.com/video/analyzin…

This is why coaches should not have any involvement with the field. You have created a huge problem that’s gonna cost way more than just banging a game or practice.

Not sure if you heard the news, we are hiring!

Turf Students, here is a great scholarship opportunity! Taking Root Scholarship @BIGTurfKnowHow @PurdueTurfDoc @PUSportsTurfGuy

Any Sports turf Managers looking for a new opportunity? Check out this opportunity at University of Michigan! hcmprod.dsc.umich.edu/psp/hcmprodnon…

Arrived in Salt Lake City for @FieldExperts #SFMA23 Too bad it’s so foggy 🤷‍♂️ Looking fwd to catching up w old friends & sight seeing! #sportsturf