Steelers to replace field at Acrisure Stadium

They do but not all and it is only for one day. The Steelers asked their players what type of surface they wanted they said grass. Replace it with field turf and to he'll with the players.

 

Remember Troy was a big advocate for them keeping natural grass even going as far as practicing barefoot because he thought he could get a better feel when he planted and turned. I honestly believe that the league and players union breathed a sigh of relief when he retired because his thoughts on diet, nutrition, weight training and football were way too progressive for where the league was at at that time. He could have changed the game.

 

If there was a known "better blend", then why haven't they already switched to it? The field has been s**t for years now.

 

Used to play it in my first and only cover band. Saw them a few times with Molly Hatchet.

Dangerous when driving, the last riffing in the song makes the accelerator go down.

 

I spit on that too!

 

Ive played in quite a few cover band, and we never covered it, too many bands I've played in don't like the same music as I do.

 

It falls along the line of Free Bird and Gator Country. All favorites of mine. Free Bird was the first one I heard with the drawn out solos. I remember where I was and what I was doing the first time I heard it.

 

Agreed that they seem to replace the field at least once per year. I also seem to remember that they have switched grass blends too over the years, touting it as an upgrade.

I think the issue just comes back to usage and growing temperatures. Some local school districts manage how much their competition grass fields are used. In those instances, those fields always look better than practice fields or other high usage fields.

 

Need to go back to turf. The artificial turf in 2026 is much better than it was in 1970... when Steelers first started using 3 Rivers Stadium.

 

I still love the clips of Al Davis complaining about the frozen turf at 3 Rivers and Pete Rozelle telling him it was frozen for both teams and affects them equally. Davis telling him he didnt know what he was talking about because Oaklands vertical passing game was built on speed which was hampered by an icy field with no purchase for that speed.

 

WE NEED MORE LIMOS ON THE FIELD!!!!!!

 

Players want the real stuff for safety reasons

 

Then why do so many NFL players want to play home games at SoFi for Rams and Chargers? Impressive facility.

 

because there are two teams that play there
pretty simple math

 

Ummm

Maybe because it is in Southern California

There were statistically higher rates of ACL injuries that needed surgery on artificial turf compared to grass. Achilles tendon injuries were the second most common to require surgery – and they, too, were more likely to occur on field turf.

 

Malik Nabers says Naaaaay on fake haaaaaaaaaaaaay

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl...injuries-jets-giants/e45f3044ddf81e89345d5b80

 

NFL stadiums with real grass

1. Arizona Cardinals, State Farm Stadium, Bermuda grass
2. Baltimore Ravens, M&T Bank Stadium, Bermuda grass
3. Chicago Bears, Soldier Field, Kentucky bluegrass
4. Cleveland Browns, FirstEnergy Stadium, Kentucky bluegrass
5. Denver Broncos, Empower Field at Mile High, Kentucky bluegrass
6. Jacksonville Jaguars, TIAA Bank Field, Bermuda grass
7. Kansas City Chiefs, Arrowhead Stadium, Bermuda grass
8. Las Vegas Raiders, Allegiant Stadium, Bermuda grass
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Raymond James Stadium, Bermuda grass
10. Tennessee Titans, Nissan Stadium, Bermuda grass
11. Washington Football Team, FedExField, Bermuda grass
12. Pittsburgh Steelers, Heinz Field, Kentucky bluegrass
13. San Francisco 49ers, Levi’s Stadium, Bermuda grass, Perennial Ryegrass mixture
14. Miami Dolphins, Hard Rock Stadium, Tifway 419 Bermuda grass

NFL stadiums with artificial turf
Stadiums with astro turf

1. Seattle Seahawks, Lumen Field, FieldTurf Revolution 360
2. Atlanta Falcons, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, FieldTurf Revolution
3. Buffalo Bills, Highmark Stadium, A-Turf Titan 50
4. Carolina Panthers, Bank of America Stadium, FieldTurf
5. Cincinnati Bengals, Paul Brown Stadium, UBU Speed Series S5-M Synthetic Turf
6. Dallas Cowboys, AT&T Stadium, Hellas Matrix Turf
7. Detroit Lions, Ford Field, FieldTurf Classic HD
8. Houston Texans, NRG Stadium, Hellas Matrix Turf
9. Indianapolis Colts, Lucas Oil Stadium, Shaw Sports Momentum Pro
10. Los Angeles Rams, SoFi Stadium, Hellas Matrix Turf
11. Los Angeles Chargers, SoFi Stadium, Hellas Matrix Turf
12. New Orleans Saints, Caesars Superdome, FieldTurf Revolution 360
13. New York Giants, MetLife Stadium, UBU Sports Speed Series S5-M Synthetic Turf
14. New York Jets, MetLife Stadium, UBU Sports Speed Series S5-M Synthetic Turf

NFL fields that use Desso GrassMaster
Desso Grassmaster is a hybrid grass sports playing field surface that is a mix of artificial fibers and natural grass. The combination was developed in 1993 by the Dutch company Desso Sports.

1. Green Bay Packers, Lambeau Field, Desso GrassMaster
2. Philadelphia Eagles, Lincoln Financial Field, Desso GrassMaster

 

That is interesting which teams use real grass, astro turf, and hybrid. There isn't really a preference geographically.

 

Just to nitpick but where you have “Astro Turf” it should just be artificial turf.

AstroTurf is one of multiple manufacturers

But nice list thanks

 

You can't blame the team on the condition of the Field, that should be a City problem or "What he Said"; owned by The Sports And Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh. The Rooney's are just renters, they don't own the stadium or Field.

 

that's listed too after the Name of the field NO?

 

That is where it belongs

 

yeah lawn maintenance is in the lease
please don't eat the daisies

 

Steelers are responsible for maintenance of the field

 

what is

HELLAS MATRIX TURF?