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**Discuss Field Conditions in Pittsburgh Here** (1 Viewer)
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analog_hiss
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DrunkinDwarf
Footballguy
I will just add that it has literally been raining all day here as well.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Miami's complete lack of offense warrants an under bet.
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
This is new sod though. Just laid down yesterday.
Peak
Footballguy
They just laid new sod down a day before a game?!?That doesn't make sense. I'm not a horticulturalist or anything, but doesn't it take some time before fresh sod can be played on? Especially in these conditions.
ALDO
Footballguy
Thanks for the link!
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
There were 5 high school playoff games played friday night at heinz field and Pitt played there on saturday night. after half an NFL season and an enitre college season on that field, the replacement was necessary.
Peak
Footballguy
I can understand that, but it just seems like bad timing. Wouldn't this pose a higher probablity for injuries to both Pitt and Mia tonight? I was thinking that this may be a runner's game tonight, but perhaps not. IIRC, Cleveland played Pitt at home in similar conditions this year. I remember seeing some of the sod being torn up during that game.
CrossEyed
Footballguy
The Rooneys have been fighting against this since they built Heinz Field. But the rumor is that they are looking into the same kind of field turf that WVU just installed and may have it for next season.
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
These conditions usually help the WRs who know when they are going to cut, the DBs will be falling all over the place.
Godsbrother
Footballguy
The new sod is supposed to be so heavy that it won't need weighted down and the seams will not be an issue. I dunno but it has been raining like crazy all day here in Pitt and supposed to continue through most of the night. I find it hard to believe the footing is going to be very good.
Steel Dillo
Footballguy
Which makes me thinks that Parker will not be very effective again tonight. He tends to lose his footing on good turf trying to make quick cuts.Najeh is more of a mudder, so it would not suprise me to see him play quite a bit tonight.
His mudder was a mudder.
-jb-
Footballguy
there's a poop joke in there somewhere, but i'm not going in after it.
ALDO
Footballguy
"His mudder was a mudder?!" LOLAnyway, wow, it is coming down hard in Pittsburgh for what I can see on the tv. I hope Miami is wearing the white jerseys, because this is going to be n-a-s-t-y nasty. This is going to be great.
Weapon of Mass Instruction
Watch my feet!
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
I don`t claim to be Jerry Baker.
But late November in Steel town I would venture to say there is a good chance it could be a bit damp. That being said why would MNF be played on the field the same weekend after they had 5 HS games on Friday. The U-Pitt game on Saturday. Even in decent conditions the natural grass field would be torn up after 6 games in two days.
But late November in Steel town I would venture to say there is a good chance it could be a bit damp. That being said why would MNF be played on the field the same weekend after they had 5 HS games on Friday. The U-Pitt game on Saturday. Even in decent conditions the natural grass field would be torn up after 6 games in two days.
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David Yudkin
Footballguy
Didn't they just resod the field this week?
Bizkiteer
Footballguy
That's what they said, along with putting kitty litter out there.
Tat
Has-been punter
Yes they did, but the field took a pounding from the rain
ChrisHenrysDD
Footballguy
It's a good thing they didn't play football before they invented high-tech drainage systems and field turf.
Every game should be played in a dome
Every game should be played in a dome
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
Not saying that at all. Had the field not hosted 6 games in two days prior to this game in rainy weather it would have been fine. I have seen many games in Pitt in bad weather that the players could still perform. They can`t perform tonight.It's a good thing they didn't play football before they invented high-tech drainage systems and field turf.Every game should be played in a dome
twitch
Footballguy
This horrible excuse for a football game is nothing-nothing approaching the 4th quarter on that 19th century football field. And last I checked, Pittsburgh won 4 Superbowls playing their home games on Astroturf. Bring that crap back, already.It's a good thing they didn't play football before they invented high-tech drainage systems and field turf.Every game should be played in a dome
King of the Wolfies
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they said there were 7 games played in the last 11 days on that field. It ridiculous for an NFL game to be played on such a torn up surface.
Don't they play at home again next week? I think they host the Bengals. That field is going to need some serious work, in fact maybe re-sod again, just to get it playable for next weekend.This horrible excuse for a football game is nothing-nothing approaching the 4th quarter on that 19th century football field. And last I checked, Pittsburgh won 4 Superbowls playing their home games on Astroturf. Bring that crap back, already.It's a good thing they didn't play football before they invented high-tech drainage systems and field turf.Every game should be played in a dome
This is an absolute joke. It is the 21st century folks. OK, I understand not wanting every game in a dome, I understand football in the elements is tradition, but give me a freaking break. Ever heard of a drainage system? Taking care of the lawn? Covers, tarps, dryers anyone. Sorry, no the best thing we can think of is kitty litter. This is a complete waist of a Monday night, I think I will go watch some soccer where they score once in a while.
WildEyedOne
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This is an absolute joke. It is the 21st century folks. OK, I understand not wanting every game in a dome, I understand football in the elements is tradition, but give me a freaking break. Ever heard of a drainage system? Taking care of the lawn? Covers, tarps, dryers anyone. Sorry, no the best thing we can think of is kitty litter. This is a complete waist of a Monday night, I think I will go watch some soccer where they score once in a while.
Soccer..scoring...funnyReminds me of the epic Thursday Night Steelers-Dolphins game of a couple of years ago.
0-0 tie, great for ESPN's ratings.
Da Guru
Fair & Balanced
First game in 25 years that is 0-0 this late in the game. You are watching history!!0-0 tie, great for ESPN's ratings.This is an absolute joke. It is the 21st century folks. OK, I understand not wanting every game in a dome, I understand football in the elements is tradition, but give me a freaking break. Ever heard of a drainage system? Taking care of the lawn? Covers, tarps, dryers anyone. Sorry, no the best thing we can think of is kitty litter. This is a complete waist of a Monday night, I think I will go watch some soccer where they score once in a while.
Soccer..scoring...funny
stevegamer
Footballguy
Could the Steelers get fined or something for this?
King of the Wolfies
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Sheriff66
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BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
Even the great Patriots would`nt score a td on that field
David Yudkin
Footballguy
They also said that the sod was added after all those games were already played.
Some turf and kitty litter? As a paying NFL fan (paying in more ways than I can count). I did not get my moneys worth from this Monday Night Prime Time game....and it was because of the absolute horrid condition of that field. Period.
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Footballguy
Evidently.
CrossEyed
Footballguy
The Rooneys should be completely embarrassed by that field. What a total disgrace. That was the most awful game I've ever personally witnessed. The most entertaining thing about the night was watching the guy trying to get all of the lines painted during halftime. They actually had to bring in a relief line painter. I think the first guy pulled a hammy.
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