Behind the chop: Artistry of the Florida State war paint

Published Oct. 3, 2014 7:00 p.m. ET

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When 82,000 fans make their way into Doak Campbell Stadium for Saturday afternoon's game between Florida State and Wake Forest, one man will feel a sense of pride.

Head grounds keeper Brian Donaway, who has spent 10 years painting the Seminole logo at midfield, detailed the work that goes into making the field look pristine for people in attendance and watching at home.

"I'm pretty picky about this thing," Donaway said. "I'll every now and then let somebody come out here and shoot some paint on it but this is my baby right here."

It takes upwards of 12 guys to paint the field with 450 to 500 gallons of paint over a two-day stretch.

There have been a few changes with the new logo, but "nothing too noticeable. If it wasn't there people would notice."

"It's a stress reliever," Donaway said. "People know I'm painting this. The phone's not ringing, I can just get out here, put me a little music on and go to work and four hours later go upstairs and say, 'Wow we did this.' Instant gratification and you know it's seen all over the world."

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