Steelers replace parts of grass at Heinz Field

[Steelboy84]

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are replacing some of Heinz Field's grass only three games into the season.

Workers tore up the areas between the hash marks and put down new grass this week, in time for the South Florida-Pitt game on Saturday and the Vikings-Steelers game on Sunday.

The Steelers returned to playing on an all-grass field this season because it allows them to re-sod any area that becomes worn. Some bare spots in the middle of the field were noticeable during the Browns-Steelers game on Sunday.


Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press


http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4586743


Cool. :-)

[GeneralRobinson]

Originally Posted by Steelboy84

Associated Press

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers are replacing some of Heinz Field's grass only three games into the season.

Workers tore up the areas between the hash marks and put down new grass this week, in time for the South Florida-Pitt game on Saturday and the Vikings-Steelers game on Sunday.

The Steelers returned to playing on an all-grass field this season because it allows them to re-sod any area that becomes worn. Some bare spots in the middle of the field were noticeable during the Browns-Steelers game on Sunday.


Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press


http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4586743


Cool. :-)

Heinz Field may not be an idyllic sight to look at, but this article paints an unfair picture in my opinon. This season, I have seen a number of fields with bare spots despite only being a few games into the season. Kansas City, Tennesee, Carolina, Oakland, and Washington come to mind. I don't see any AP articles about them. Despite the bare spots, which weren't all that bad btw, I saw no players slipping or having footing issues in the Cleveland game. Santonio's catch and run on a comeback route in the second quarter which resulted in a 40 yard gain is an example of that. In spite of having hosted 3 college games and 3 pro games, the field looks good. Resodding will hopefully maintain and improve the integrity of the field and ensure a high quality of play.

[Killer]

He's a mudder.

[theplatypus]

Originally Posted by GeneralRobinson

Heinz Field may not be an idyllic sight to look at, but this article paints an unfair picture in my opinon. This season, I have seen a number of fields with bare spots despite only being a few games into the season. Kansas City, Tennesee, Carolina, Oakland, and Washington come to mind. I don't see any AP articles about them. Despite the bare spots, which weren't all that bad btw, I saw no players slipping or having footing issues in the Cleveland game. Santonio's catch and run on a comeback route in the second quarter which resulted in a 40 yard gain is an example of that. In spite of having hosted 3 college games and 3 pro games, the field looks good. Resodding will hopefully maintain and improve the integrity of the field and ensure a high quality of play.

WTF? Are you really trying to find some sort of media bias towards the Steelers here?

[tony hipchest]

i just heard that this coming sunday, they are gonna re-sod it with brett favre.

[HometownGal]

I love Pitt, but I wish the Panthers would build themselves a freakin' new stadium and stay off of the HF grass.

[LVSteelersfan]

What about those stadiums where you have to play on a baseball infield? That is much worse than playing on bad grass. How stupid can some people be? Resodding is a GOOD thing as long as it is done right and on time.

[Steelboy84]

Originally Posted by HometownGal

I love Pitt, but I wish the Panthers would build themselves a freakin' new stadium and stay off of the HF grass.

Yea, I'm sure all that money they rake in from tuition should cover it.

[7willBheaven]

I dont mind Pitt playing there as much as the HS teams later in the year...THAT they need to stop...no offense to the kids who play in those games, but still.

[steeltheone]

Willie Parker lost a lot of yards because of a bad surface .