Congealed Field in Canton Takes Auditions From Colts, Pack

What if I told you that the incompetence of the Hall of Fame grounds keepers would lead to the cancellation of the first preseason game of the 2016 season? “This is an important game to the people in Canton”.

The Green Gay Packers and Indianapolis Colts were expected to play Sunday, but it was shortly canceled due to poor field conditions. The decking wasn’t completely removed until 2:45 p.m. ET on Sunday, which delayed the touch-up painting of on-field logos.

This year, those plans went out the window when frightful field conditions forced the game to be cancelled.

Those who paid cash can fill out a refund form to receive a check in the mail. “It was a small group of men, just 10 of them, if you can believe that-African-American assistant coaches in the NFL”.

According to ESPN, the melted plastic, combined with the heat-dried paint, made the painted areas of the field (the midfield logo and the end zones) “hard as cement”, per one Packers player.

Surfaces are tested for hardness up to 72 hours before each game. The employee took a photo of the label and showed it to others after the Packers and Colts returned to their locker rooms.

Something did happen on that same field a year ago, to Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Shaun Suisham.

Baker noted that the field was new and had been approved when inspected after its first installation.

It sucked for the fans and for some of the players looking for a shot, but it was absolutely the right call – something Colts head coach Chuck Pagano echoed in his press conference this morning.

There are certain things that shouldn’t be done with drying paint. Because of that, the grass fibers stuck together and hardened, causing the problem. The players were adamantly against playing on the field, and the teams agreed.

The NFL season won’t kickoff Sunday night after all.

There is no excuse for the National Football League to have this level of botched event.

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay didn’t shy away from his clear displeasure with how things were handled on Sunday night. And don’t feel too bad for the players: they’ll still have just as many games as every other team in the National Football League and every other undrafted rookie in the National Football League to make an impression, as the Colts still have four preseason games left. “While the HOF field situation underscored the challenges in working with third parties, ultimately I am accountable for ensuring the field is of the highest standard”, said Vincent, who added that the league’s football operations department “must demand and expect an extra level of detail in adhering to NFL standards. for non-club fields”.