Sage advice gentlemen - with a slope this severe it looks like I'm going to have to go with the pros. Initially I'm getting the following quotes:

$.14/sq ft Drill seeding, erosion mat and labor

43000 of those puppies in an acre - around $6k right now.

I will keep in touch...I do appreciate everyone's feedback.

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