I think the turf looks great. I know there's been discussion about the white outline around the grizzly but it stands out better now, whereas previously the edges were hard to see.
I've been rewatching some of last year's games and it was noticeable to me how worn the turf was from the field level shots. I think it was definitely time.
And yes, Mount Sentinel looks amazing right now. By fall, not so much...but I'm always just happy if there's no forest fires when I get up there for a game.