Poor Playing Conditions At Heinz Field Under NFL Scrutiny

The NFL is closely monitoring conditions at Heinz Field, a league source said Sunday, after the Oakland Raiders became the latest Steelers opponent to complain about the playing surface. The New England Patriots also complained about the field conditions last week. The portion of the field between the hashmarks between the 30-yard lines is pocked with soft spots and areas where the sod easily comes out. The footing is poor there, and the Steelers plan to re-sod at some point, but timing is an issue. The Steelers have a heavy home schedule, the University of Pittsburgh play here Friday, and Heinz Field also is home to high school playoff games.

Source: Jason La Canfora, NFL.com

 

You may as well play on painted mud......

 

I think it's nice to let the kids play on a big field but if you need to re-sod it because it's becoming a safety issue then cancel a high school game and get it done.

 

I don't understand how this can be an issue every year.

 

It's goobered that they hold all the high school games there...

 

I agree with you ward. It is dumb for them to have the high school championships there at all.

 

It's been the worst NFL field for years. Agree on getting the HS games moved, and letting only the Steelers play there.

 

The high school games have to stop. They are re-sodding soon.

 

pitt has rights to it too.

field turf=the answer