Winston-Salem State AD responds to viral video of crooked field markings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 4:43 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
Winston-Salem State University is addressing concerns about its football field markings after a viral video showed a crew member painting crooked yardage markers during a rainy game against Bowie State on Saturday. Athletic director Eric Burns acknowledged the issues and committed to improvements, stating that additional support and checks will be implemented before the next home game. The performance continued to be challenging for the Rams, who fell to 0-6 overall and 0-4 in CIAA play after a 21-0 loss to Bowie State.
- •Winston-Salem State hosted Bowie State on Saturday
- •The Rams lost 21-0, now 0-6 overall
- •Viral video showed crooked yardage markers
- •AD Eric Burns takes responsibility for field quality
- •New checks and support will be in place for future games
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — Winston-Salem State AD says school will do better after viral video showing a grounds crew worker painting crooked yardage markers
"WSSU plays its games at Bowman-Gray Stadium and hosted Bowie State on Saturday in the midst of rain from Hurricane Isaias.
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