The turf mismatch is as we feared. They chose a different material (padded nylon turf..."similar to the original AstroTurf") for the EZOD because they feared the playing surface turf wouldn't be durable enough to withstand, and I quote, "TV production vehicles, Harley Day, Fort Riley vehicles, tractors, Gators, scissors lifts, etc."
The AD admins are also sticking to the "inside the stadium it's barely noticeable" line.