**Discuss Field Conditions in Pittsburgh Here** (1 Viewer)

[Iwannabeacowboybaby!]

Lots of nice calls in here regarding the under, hope you guys made out well.

 

[FavreCo]

Too bad Miami's game vs NE is not a home game. They could have used this strategy to pull the upset.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

They should have A) replaced the grass PRIOR to the high school/pitt/steelers games; or B) instead of just laying the new sod over the old field, just ripped up the old turf and laid the new.

They knew the schedule well in advance. No excuses. Sharing with Pitt was a horrible idea really. I dont know how much control the Steelers/Rooney have over Heinz Field honestly, but somebody needs fired.

I dont want field turf, i just want the grass taken care of properly. They need to destroy the field and totally rebuild the drainage system and place new turf (mostly real grass) down again after the season. I am ashamed to be from Pittsburgh right now.

 

[Cenobite]

Thank goodness the game is over. Next up Cinci. I wonder if the field could be in shape for Sunday night. If not, then all WRs will be affected. Weather calls for rain/snow so there is a good chance for ankle injuries in the solidified mud.

 

[Butters]

They should have A) replaced the grass PRIOR to the high school/pitt/steelers games; or B) instead of just laying the new sod over the old field, just ripped up the old turf and laid the new. They knew the schedule well in advance. No excuses. Sharing with Pitt was a horrible idea really. I dont know how much control the Steelers/Rooney have over Heinz Field honestly, but somebody needs fired.I dont want field turf, i just want the grass taken care of properly. They need to destroy the field and totally rebuild the drainage system and place new turf (mostly real grass) down again after the season. I am ashamed to be from Pittsburgh right now.

Ashamed because of a muddy field during a stinking football game.... - a life .

 

[Nathan R. Jessep]

maybe they should have used clumping kitty litter?

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

They should have A) replaced the grass PRIOR to the high school/pitt/steelers games; or B) instead of just laying the new sod over the old field, just ripped up the old turf and laid the new. They knew the schedule well in advance. No excuses. Sharing with Pitt was a horrible idea really. I dont know how much control the Steelers/Rooney have over Heinz Field honestly, but somebody needs fired.I dont want field turf, i just want the grass taken care of properly. They need to destroy the field and totally rebuild the drainage system and place new turf (mostly real grass) down again after the season. I am ashamed to be from Pittsburgh right now.

Ashamed because of a muddy field during a stinking football game.... - a life .

ummmmm, ok

 

[coachjim]

Thanks for the input guys. I took Miami +16 and the under (40). I feel like I owe the guys that related what a mess the field would be part of my winnings.That is what is great about this site. The abundance of football information is great.

Hey, you started the thread. Turned out to be one of the most prescient threads ever posted in the Shark Pool, IMO. Lowest-scoring game in MNF history. No score at all until the last 17 seconds. The debate about the condition of Heinz Field last night will echo into next year. The only thing that could have made it more controversial is if Miami had won the game.Give yourself a hand and enjoy spending that money.

Thanks for the nice note. And yes I will enjoy spending that money. Now my next problem is if I should bet my Pack against the Boys. I will be at the Casino this morning and if the spread is more than 6, I will take the Pack. I am also thinking that the over might be a good bet too.

 

[massraider]

maybe they should have used clumping kitty litter?

They did, I think. Unless the announcers were kidding around. It's been done before, IIRC.Last nights conditions actually won it for me, as I had Taylor, J. Allen, Jeff Reed, and FWP going against Roeth, down by 20 or so. Reed's kick gave me the 1 point win, and #1 spot in our league. Whew! It was exciting. I'll keep you guys updated.

 

[treat88]

None of the HS games were played on the new sod. There is no excuse for the field conditions. I wouldn't be surprised if the NFL steps in and forces a change after last nights debacle.

And that may not be a bad thing, with a team being regeared towards speed rather than power, every Steeler fan should be rooting for the latest technology in field turf to go in as quickly as possible.

 

[redman]

maybe they should have used clumping kitty litter?

That would have been perfect for burying the brand of "football" I was watching last night.

 

[kentric]

I needed 10 points from Big Ben and Reed (QB - 1 pt per 25 yards passing). Figured it was a lock. WRONG....

Now I'm tied for a Wildcard spot with three others at 6-5 and I've had the most points scored in a 12 team league. Leader in my division is 8-3. Such is life.

 

[turleyfan]

None of the HS games were played on the new sod. There is no excuse for the field conditions. I wouldn't be surprised if the NFL steps in and forces a change after last nights debacle.And that may not be a bad thing, with a team being regeared towards speed rather than power, every Steeler fan should be rooting for the latest technology in field turf to go in as quickly as possible.

totally agree. Early in the season, Soldier Field was inexcusably bad, due to high traffic from high school games. I have to believe the NFL is going to step in here.

 

[Sidewinder]

Not that I put much stock in any weather predictions five or six days out, but here's the forecast for Pittsburgh next Sunday (Bengals at Steelers on Sunday night):

http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/US...mp;from=weekend

 

[Butterbags]

I apologize for my ignorance, but can someone please explain the significance of the emoticon of finger pointing at the shirt? I figure it is something obvious, and I am just being dense...I just seem to be missing the point.

 

[massraider]

I apologize for my ignorance, but can someone please explain the significance of the emoticon of finger pointing at the shirt? I figure it is something obvious, and I am just being dense...I just seem to be missing the point.

Someone came up with a T-Shirt of fantasy excuses, and the little symbol is "point to the shirt", anytime someone blames any random thing on their fantasy loss. It's a quick way of saying, "No one is interested in your lame excuses for losing this past week".

 

[bcr8f]

Cost 2 of my opponents theirs.

 

[Butterbags]

I apologize for my ignorance, but can someone please explain the significance of the emoticon of finger pointing at the shirt? I figure it is something obvious, and I am just being dense...I just seem to be missing the point.

Someone came up with a T-Shirt of fantasy excuses, and the little symbol is "point to the shirt", anytime someone blames any random thing on their fantasy loss. It's a quick way of saying, "No one is interested in your lame excuses for losing this past week".

Thanks...just out of curiosity, was "The Heinz Field slop gave my opponent's D/ST 10 shutout pts. and killed me" on the t-shirt?

 

[Knight who says Ni]

Not that I put much stock in any weather predictions five or six days out, but here's the forecast for Pittsburgh next Sunday (Bengals at Steelers on Sunday night):

http://www.weather.com/weather/wxdetail/US...mp;from=weekend

Hrm ... not a good week to own both 85 and Roethlisberger and needing a win to get into the playoffs. UghNi ....

 

[Crusaderfan]

I apologize for my ignorance, but can someone please explain the significance of the emoticon of finger pointing at the shirt? I figure it is something obvious, and I am just being dense...I just seem to be missing the point.

It's another way of saying "I got nothing".

 

[AB in DC]

Do the Steelers own Heinz Field?

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Miami's complete lack of offense warrants an under bet.

They rank 22 in points scored and 13th in rushing yards. They have tons of problems but "complete lack of offense" is just ignorant.

So what do you call zero offensive points in two games?

 

[AB in DC]

I was up by a fraction of a point going into the game. My opponent was done, but I had Jeff Reed -- and I almost lost with a -1 from the missed FG!

I know it's considered rude to bench your MNF players to guarantee a ff win, but once I heard about the field conditions, maybe I should have made an exception...

 

[nukdog12]

How is the field suppose to be this week? I assume they are fixing it up but honestly how much better will it be? I sure a few FF Players have someone on Cincy that needs some points..Its tough on that field.

 

[Frenchy Fuqua]

I think it will be entirely dependent upon rain. There are no other football games there this week so if it doesn't rain the field will be as good as it's ever been this time of year.

 

[Steeler]

Miami's complete lack of offense warrants an under bet.

They rank 22 in points scored....

You realize there are only 32 teams right?

 

[shredhead]

I apologize for my ignorance, but can someone please explain the significance of the emoticon of finger pointing at the shirt? I figure it is something obvious, and I am just being dense...I just seem to be missing the point.

Someone came up with a T-Shirt of fantasy excuses, and the little symbol is "point to the shirt", anytime someone blames any random thing on their fantasy loss. It's a quick way of saying, "No one is interested in your lame excuses for losing this past week".

Thanks...just out of curiosity, was "The Heinz Field slop gave my opponent's D/ST 10 shutout pts. and killed me" on the t-shirt?

It is now!

Last nights conditions actually won it for me, as I had Taylor, J. Allen, Jeff Reed, and FWP going against Roeth, down by 20 or so. Reed's kick gave me the 1 point win, and #1 spot in our league.

That is one of the things that bugs me about fantasy football (not enough to make me break my habit though) You should not be able to overcome a 20 point deficit in a game that both teams combined 3 points.I know, I know

 

[skillz]

Just wondering if the field is going to be in good shape for Sunday night. Will the grounds crew have enough time to fix the sod and have the field in playable shape for Sunday night? If anyone gets any updates on the condition of the field, or weather in the Pitt area please post them here since it would be helpful to know whether we should be looking at other options to play.

 

[Rogi]

I apologize for my ignorance, but can someone please explain the significance of the emoticon of finger pointing at the shirt? I figure it is something obvious, and I am just being dense...I just seem to be missing the point.

While you're at it. Exlpain the emoticon of a smiley holding up a black dot. That thing litters half the posts in here.

 

[Copeman]

It's going to be a wet week in Pittsburgh, whether it be rain or snow. Should see snow later in the week. So it will be a mess again, although I can't see it being as bad as Monday night was.

 

[-OZ-]

That is one of the things that bugs me about fantasy football (not enough to make me break my habit though) You should not be able to overcome a 20 point deficit in a game that both teams combined 3 points.

how about if you start defenses or IDP?

 

[Godsbrother]

I am not sure if the new sod is salvagable after last night or not -- they may be forced to replace it again or at least parts of it. It is supposed to get colder this week and the long range forecast for Sunday is for rain (although I am sure it won't be anything like the monsoon we had yesterday).

This is certain to be a hot topic this week in Pittsburgh and I will post an update if and when I hear anything assuming another Pittsburgh homer doesn't beat me to it...

 

[Nathan R. Jessep]

I apologize for my ignorance, but can someone please explain the significance of the emoticon of finger pointing at the shirt? I figure it is something obvious, and I am just being dense...I just seem to be missing the point.

While you're at it. Exlpain the emoticon of a smiley holding up a black dot. That thing litters half the posts in here.

ahhh, the old black dot smileyBefore they upgraded the board this last time, the icon that designated threads you had posted in was an envelope with a black dot. Now, it is the white corner icon, hence the :sehorn: or :whitecorner: postings you may see around now HTH

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Steelers get NFL help for turf problemTuesday, November 27, 2007Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteThe NFL has assigned one of its officials to remain in Pittsburgh this week to help the Steelers prepare their playing surface for their next game, Sunday night against the Cincinnati Bengals."We are working closely with the Pittsburgh Steelers and the grounds crew at Heinz Field to prepare the field for Sunday's game," an NFL spokesman said in a statement today. "Our football operations department will be available to provide any and all necessary assistance as preparations continue for Sunday's game.''

 

[Rogi]

I apologize for my ignorance, but can someone please explain the significance of the emoticon of finger pointing at the shirt? I figure it is something obvious, and I am just being dense...I just seem to be missing the point.

While you're at it. Exlpain the emoticon of a smiley holding up a black dot. That thing litters half the posts in here.

ahhh, the old black dot smileyBefore they upgraded the board this last time, the icon that designated threads you had posted in was an envelope with a black dot. Now, it is the white corner icon, hence the :sehorn: or :whitecorner: postings you may see around now HTH

Thanks. Now the :sehorn: thing makes sense too.

 

[Godsbrother]

I think it will be entirely dependent upon rain. There are no other football games there this week so if it doesn't rain the field will be as good as it's ever been this time of year.

I dunno if I buy that. The new turf is sitting on top of the old turf and was torn up pretty bad last night. In years past they simply replace the old turf with new and didn't have a game played during a monsoon almost immediately after they laid it.I assume they'll be able to fix it up a little but I think it is going to be crappier than in year's past.

 

[heropretend]

come on parker, 20 more yards!!!

oh. the game's over. i feel like a soldier who just found out the war is over.

 

[Tat]

I am sure that the crews there will be working non stop til game time.

The NFL I am sure has already voiced the displeasure with the field.

All it takes is Marvin Lewis to walk out on the field, cry foul, and cancel the game.

 

[Sheriff66]

the field at Heinz is and has always been a disgrace. Worst turf in the NFL.

It would cost ~ $1.5M to put in a state of the art field turf. Rooney's are penny wise pound foolish.

They compound the situation be allowing High School and college games to be played on the field.

Read it wrong...

 

[CrossEyed]

Do the Steelers own Heinz Field?

No. It is owned by the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.

 

[Bri]

the field at Heinz is and has always been a disgrace. Worst turf in the NFL.It would cost ~ $1.5M to put in a state of the art field turf. Rooney's are penny wise pound foolish.They compound the situation be allowing High School and college games to be played on the field.

High school kids that will never play pro probably think it's a dream come true. That'll never stop, good or great PR

 

[Islander]

Miami's complete lack of offense warrants an under bet.

They rank 22 in points scored and 13th in rushing yards. They have tons of problems but "complete lack of offense" is just ignorant.

Maybe Ronnie Brown has something to do with that?

 

[Delusions Of Adequacy]

They should have A) replaced the grass PRIOR to the high school/pitt/steelers games; or B) instead of just laying the new sod over the old field, just ripped up the old turf and laid the new. They knew the schedule well in advance. No excuses. Sharing with Pitt was a horrible idea really. I dont know how much control the Steelers/Rooney have over Heinz Field honestly, but somebody needs fired.I dont want field turf, i just want the grass taken care of properly. They need to destroy the field and totally rebuild the drainage system and place new turf (mostly real grass) down again after the season. I am ashamed to be from Pittsburgh right now.

Ashamed because of a muddy field during a stinking football game.... - a life .

Did you actually watch this game? The field wasn't 'muddy', it was unplayable. There's a reason this was the longest scoreless game in over 60 years. It's a minor miracle that Pittsburgh made even one field goal at the end. Sheesh.

 

[analog_hiss]

Do the Steelers own Heinz Field?

Actually, the "Sports and Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County" owns Heinz Field.The Steelers manage it, as far as I know.

 

[Da Guru]

Pitt Panthers have another game on Saturday there, the the Steeler play on Sunday. Could be another quagmire.

 

[analog_hiss]

Pitt Panthers have another game on Saturday there, the the Steeler play on Sunday. Could be another quagmire.

No, Pitt plays at WVU Saturday.

 

[Da Guru]

Pitt Panthers have another game on Saturday there, the the Steeler play on Sunday. Could be another quagmire.

No, Pitt plays at WVU Saturday.

My mistake..Thought the backyard brawl was at Pitt.But can that field possibly ever recover this year? No way the roots will take in December.I do agree that it lowered Pitt to Miamis level last night.

 

[cstu]

What's strange is I dont think the Steelers' brass even realize how much that new surface will benefit their team. And I realize the Steelers are unbeaten at home. But they have one of the fastest Ds in the league. They have the fastest RB in the league. And they now have one of the most prolific passing games in the league. Strong footing will only make them even more dangerous in all areas. After last night's debacle, there isnt a doubt in my mind that Pittsburgh will be a playing on the latest and greatest field turf available next year.

Agreed, the Steelers get Duraspine'd next year.

 

[Steeler07]

Horrible fields make for great defensive #s. The Steelers are tops in the league? Wow, what a shocking development.

LOL that's weak. Last night was truly an exception. In their previous 5 home games, the Steelers were averaging over 30 PPG, so if they can do it the field is not really an obstacle.

 

[gzilla]

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.

Maybe I am wrong but when you punt the ball and the ball plugs upon landing, that seems to have more to do with the amount of water that has been absorbed than the number of games that been played recently.At some point, too much water is just too much water.