Last month we only got a taste of what EA had in store for us NCAA fans with the player models. Today EA released the meat of NCAA, screenshots of the field, stadium and the fans.

One of the biggest differences between NCAA 08 and NCAA 09 fields is that this year Jason Renfroe, art director at EA Sports Tiburon, explains that "one thing we’re really proud of this year is our field textures. The level of detail has improved quite a bit. You’ll actually be able to see the difference between grass and synthetic turf, which is something that’s totally new. We also have field degradation, so the field will see realistic wear and tear during the course of a game."

But wait there’s more! Renfroe goes on saying that "in years past our stadium lighting has been really dark for the dusk games. This year we have separate lighting controls for the environment and the player, so when the player goes into a shadow, you’ll still see the same level of detail you’d see in the full sun."

And possibly the biggest part of NCAA besides the stadium is what fills them. "Home stadiums have never felt more alive. In the past our crowd colors used to be more mixed with neutral colors, but this year we’re showing off the home crowd’s colors in a big way. Inside the stadiums it’s very clear which fans are supporting which team. There are pockets in the stadiums with sections full of visiting team fans." Along with more focus on fan detail he also said that "there are a lot of other detail related things we’ve done to make the stadiums feel more authentic. There is fog that adds more depth to the fields in the larger stadiums, mow lines during snow games, and more dramatic skies that help to improve the environments."

Be sure to check out the other 8 new screenshots here.