The original artificial surface was replaced with an updated version in 1980 .
It remained until 1990 , when newly hired coach Steve Spurrier insisted that it be removed and replaced with natural grass to help prevent player injury .
The original artificial surface was replaced with an updated version in 1980 , and it remained until 1990 , when newly hired coach Steve Spurrier insisted that it be removed and replaced with natural grass to help prevent player injury .