NHL Paying For Heinz Field Re-sod

[BohBalmerOsbohs]

[quote]Because of the damage done to the field from constructing a hockey rink for the Winter Classic, Heinz Field will be sodded for a second time, beginning Thursday. The work will be completed Saturday, weather permitting -- one week before the Steelers will play host to the 4:30 p.m. playoff game.
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http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11005/1115565-66.stm

So the field wont have any potholes.

[FerrariFan87]

[quote name='BohBalmerOsbohs' timestamp='1294682615' post='600048']
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11005/1115565-66.stm

So the field wont have any potholes.
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I sure would hope so... that field's awful to begin with.

[Alexir]

[quote name='FerrariFan87' timestamp='1294682693' post='600050']
I sure would hope so... that field's awful to begin with.
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Yeah we would be better of just playing the game on the ice rink. That field has always been terrible.

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7DTNEa2E7w[/media]

[funky141]

I don't know why Pittsburg does get field turf??? It is known to be the worst NFL field in the league because of all the use on it.

[PuRock]

[quote name='funky141' timestamp='1294683751' post='600078']
I don't know why Pittsburg does get field turf??? It is known to be the worst NFL field in the league because of all the use on it.
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Because they believe it is an advantage to them. It's hard for offenses to be prolific, hence part of the reason why they always have a good defense. The field assists them in this goal.

[jus'_crAzy]

I don't think much of their organization, but I actually think that's the one thing the Steelers have right. The natural grass. I'd like to see The Bank with natural grass as well.

The artificial stuff should be reserved for the domes.

[Ravensdiciple96]

[quote name='jus'_crAzy' timestamp='1294684616' post='600095']
I don't think much of their organization, but I actually think that's the one thing the Steelers have right. The natural grass. I'd like to see The Bank with natural grass as well.

The artificial stuff should be reserved for the domes.
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If i'm not mistaken M&T did have natural grass at one time.

[McBoller]

[quote name='Ravensdiciple96' timestamp='1294700505' post='600367']
If i'm not mistaken M&T did have natural grass at one time.
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yeah, it was real grass until they put the fake stuff in in 2003.

[thewarden86]

Hey, hey , hey. We've had issues, but not recently and I'll remind you that this is a REAL football field. I'll take grass, dirt and mud over synthetic ANYDAY!

[BohBalmerOsbohs]

yeah ill take torn acl's anyday over fake

[Irish Girl]

Come on, Pittsburgh! Please, just get an artificial turf. The field is TERRIBLE, and when NHL plays on the ice on it, it doesn't help the field conditions at all!

[Irish Girl]

[quote name='thewarden86' timestamp='1294700862' post='600378']
Hey, hey , hey. We've had issues, but not recently and I'll remind you that this is a REAL football field. I'll take grass, dirt and mud over synthetic ANYDAY!
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I wouldn't. I know soccer isn't related to football at all, but artificial turf for soccer helps the ball roll a lot faster and smoother, and it's a quick paced game. There aren't as many chances of twisting an ankle like Vick did last night.

[GoRavensNTerps]

The caps took out the pen's. Now its time for the ravens to take out the steelers

[jus'_crAzy]

http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/AAOS/19020

[ravenswoman]

More then half of NFL stadiums have grass still? If they do why is Pittsburgh's so bad compared to the rest?

[Mrwirez]

[quote name='ravenswoman' timestamp='1294702792' post='600426']
More then half of NFL stadiums have grass still? If they do why is Pittsburgh's so bad compared to the rest?
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Most of those Stadiums are where grass actually grows in January and also, the Pitt Panthers use Heinz Field.

[thewarden86]

[quote name='Irish Girl' timestamp='1294701235' post='600385']
I wouldn't. I know soccer isn't related to football at all, but artificial turf for soccer helps the ball roll a lot faster and smoother, and it's a quick paced game. There aren't as many chances of twisting an ankle like Vick did last night.
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Vick plays on an artificial surface.

[thewarden86]

[quote name='Irish Girl' timestamp='1294701112' post='600384']
Come on, Pittsburgh! Please, just get an artificial turf. The field is TERRIBLE, and when NHL plays on the ice on it, it doesn't help the field conditions at all!
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They're replacing the field.

[Bltravens]

[quote name='ravenswoman' timestamp='1294702792' post='600426']
More then half of NFL stadiums have grass still? If they do why is Pittsburgh's so bad compared to the rest?
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The Steelers let High School and Pitt University use the field for games. I dont know the answer as to why, Warden prob does. Maybe its just to connect with the community?

[thewarden86]

[quote name='ravenswoman' timestamp='1294702792' post='600426']
More then half of NFL stadiums have grass still? If they do why is Pittsburgh's so bad compared to the rest?
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[quote name='Mrwirez' timestamp='1294704267' post='600467']
Most of those Stadiums are where grass actually grows in January and also, the Pitt Panthers use Heinz Field.
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Steelers, Panthers and the local high schools all use Heinz Field.

IMO Football fields are supposed to be real and bare between the hashes from 20 to 20.

[thewarden86]

[quote name='BohBalmerOsbohs' timestamp='1294701076' post='600382']
yeah ill take torn acl's anyday over fake
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Bohb, throughout history artificial surfaces have been responsible (directly) for more injuries than grass.

[Irish Girl]

[quote name='thewarden86' timestamp='1294704731' post='600486']
Vick plays on an artificial surface.
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That's why I said [i][/i]as much of a risk[i][/i]
...See? Always thinking!

[thewarden86]

[quote name='Irish Girl' timestamp='1294704942' post='600496']
That's why I said as much of a risk
...See? Always thinking!
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You lost me there.

[Irish Girl]

[quote name='thewarden86' timestamp='1294704789' post='600489']
They're replacing the field.
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Yeah, the NHL is paying for it...but, they need artificial turf by Saturdays' game, because...well, you can't really play in mud. I'm sure it will be replaced by then, though.

[Irish Girl]

[quote name='thewarden86' timestamp='1294704976' post='600497']
You lost me there.
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Ok, maybe this will make more sense: I knew they played on artificial turf, but what I meant was his ankle could have been a lot worse if it was on grass, because all the dips and holes can really hurt an ankle.

[thewarden86]

[quote name='Irish Girl' timestamp='1294705093' post='600498']
Yeah, but they need to get some artificial turf, like soon, because it's so much nicer! I mean, when are they replacing it? Nevermind, I'm so confused!
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I'm sure it's done already. No way we have an artificial surface anytime soon. Three Rivers had one (same one as the Vet) and it was garbage. Granted, technology has come a long way since then, but then again D. Hixon of the NY Giants was lost in pre-season because of the brand new artificial surface. You seldom if ever see that stuff happen on natural grass. It's biggest downfall is mud and even then, that's what football is all about.

[thewarden86]

[quote name='Irish Girl' timestamp='1294705276' post='600506']
Ok, maybe this will make more sense: I knew they played on artificial turf, but what I meant was his ankle could have been a lot worse if it was on grass, [b]because all the dips and holes can really hurt an ankle.[/b]
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This isn't a back yard. It's a flat surface. I'm not aware of any FB injures do to dips and holes on a natural surface in an NFL stadium. However, I am aware of player who've blown out knees on artificial surfaces.

[Irish Girl]

[quote name='thewarden86' timestamp='1294705386' post='600511']
This isn't a back yard. It's a flat surface. I'm not aware of any FB injures do to dips and holes on a natural surface in an NFL stadium. However, I am aware of player who've blown out knees on artificial surfaces.
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Really nice fields at local parks on flat surfaces have little spots of dead grass, which is just basically a hole filled partially with dirt. Players who use these fields have been sent out of the season or a lot of games because of these holes. Football fields do have them, whether you see them or not on TV.

[thewarden86]

[quote name='Irish Girl' timestamp='1294705606' post='600516']
Really nice fields at local parks on flat surfaces have little spots of dead grass, which is just basically a hole filled partially with dirt. Players who use these fields have been sent out of the season or a lot of games because of these holes. [b]Football fields do have them, whether you see them or not on TV.[/b]
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No they don't. Not anything that could be considered a detriment anyway.

Worst field in NFL history:

[url="http://www.theworldlink.com/article_ff643877-6f6e-549e-9308-0e0c1c096fe7.html"]Click here (hint: It's artificial)[/url]

Brian Billick actually refused to allow the Ravens take the field here.

[ravenswoman]

I know when they started putting artificial in stadiums I thought it detracts from the true origin of the game, the way it should be. I grew up thinking mud was part of the game. It looks like artificial is a much harder service.