For a student whose career goal is sports turf management, interning at the Super Bowl is like scoring the winning touchdown in the big game. It's as good as it gets. And Iowa State University senior hort major Kevin Hansen is beyond excited about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Not only will he work alongside the stars of his chosen profession, he'll be on the sidelines during the game. Hansen was selected for Toro's Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program. He will spend 7 days in New Orleans helping prepare the game and practice fields for the Super Bowl XLVII.

Iowa State turf student to work Super Bowl

January 14, 2013

For a student whose career goal is sports turf management, interning at the Super Bowl is like scoring the winning touchdown in the big game. It’s as good as it gets.

And Iowa State University senior Kevin Hansen (horticulture major and football fanatic) is beyond excited about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Not only will he work alongside the stars of his chosen profession, he’ll be on the sidelines during the game.

“I don’t think it will sink in until I get there,” said Hansen. “I never imagined I’d be going to a Super Bowl, let alone be on the sidelines. Football has been my life.”

Hansen was selected for Toro’s Super Bowl Sports Turf Training Program. He will spend seven days in New Orleans helping prepare the game and practice fields for the Super Bowl XLVII on Sunday, Feb. 3.

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