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Ted Thompson and Mike McCarthy discussing field conditions, area on logo big concern
Colts GM Ryan Grigson also on scene
There are large chunks of this field that are nothing but rubber pellets right now.
Someone on HOF Stadium field said rubber pellets are melded together, and it's impossible to get a cleat into it. So that's a problem.
Standing on the field, it's hard for me to imagine how they can play a game safely on this surface. Cleat could get stuck in hard rubber.
Field Turf melted on parts of logo, it's like rubber, big concern cleats will stick there, major player safety issue
Some problem with @ProFootballHOF midfield logo. Less than 2 hrs to kickoff. No warmups yet. I smell paint.
End zone issue too
This is not the same field as the one #Steelers complained about last year. It was taken from the Superdome after Sugar Bowl this year.
Safe to say people on both teams are pissed right now. #Packers and Colts didn't want to play this game anyway.
Preseason games have been cancelled before due to turf issues. Eagles-Ravens in '01. This is a bigger stage & embarrassment, obviously.
There is an issue with the field in Canton causing a lengthy delay. Warmups have not started, and fans have not been let in yet.
Players who were on the field are now heading back to the locker room. There have been lengthy discussions with executives near midfield.
Both teams have exited the field and the big brush that was being used to sweep the field has been removed. Not looking good.
Issue isnât rubber pellets themselves, itâs that the paint on the field has done something to make them rise and cause sticky soft spots.
Both organizations very concerned about playing surface and there are real questions about whether tonight's game will be played.
Uh oh. Looks like there is concern with the field. Seems to be concern on both sides. Link Titm posted talked about this being a borrowed field from the Superdome.
From article: "However, the Field Turf surface has been replaced as part of the stadiumâs $80 million renovation with a surface known as UBU turf that was removed from the Superdome after the 2016 Sugar Bowl. A new permanent surface will be installed in Phase Two of the renovation, which begins shortly after the Packers and Colts play"
Tom Silverstein: Got to think GM Ted Thompson wonât let his team play on this surface unless heâs positive itâs safe. Not sure who makes that call that it is.
How does the NFL keep putting teams in a position they have to figure out if a field is safe to play on?
The Packer's have not hid their "lack of enthusiasm" about playing a 5th preseason game, I don't think they will be all that disappointed if it can't be played.
ChilliJon posted:Tom Silverstein: Got to think GM Ted Thompson wonât let his team play on this surface unless heâs positive itâs safe. Not sure who makes that call that it is.
How does the NFL keep putting teams in a position they have to figure out if a field is safe to play on?
But by Oldschool's logic, if TT hates the turf he must really love the turf so he has no excuse for not allowing his team to play.
Let me get this straight: The NFL is a "cabillion" dollar corporation that ponies up a "cabillion" dollars to have teams play in foreign countries, but can't throw the Hall of Fame a bone and put in a state of the art field?
The best possible field should always be in place each year for this game. Shameful. EmbarrASSing. Cheap.
No way they should play the game if the field isn't NFL ready.
UPDATE on field conditions in Canton - they'll go through pre-game, but game may become glorified practice because of field issues
Fans now being let into stadium, but both teams have gone back to locker rooms. We've had no updates in the press box to this point.
The paint that was applied today on middle of field, and in endzones, has congealed; would be like playing on tar. Game now doubtful.
As @NFL weighs what to do about tonight's game given the field conditions... if it's canceled there will be something. A fan fest perhaps
And if they do put a team out there tonight, who do they allow to play on that field? Do they have enough players to avoid playing any starters?
Dr._Bob posted:ChilliJon posted:Tom Silverstein: Got to think GM Ted Thompson wonât let his team play on this surface unless heâs positive itâs safe. Not sure who makes that call that it is.
How does the NFL keep putting teams in a position they have to figure out if a field is safe to play on?
But by Oldschool's logic, if TT hates the turf he must really love the turf so he has no excuse for not allowing his team to play.
Maybe he'd love to see his team play tonight.
You just blew my mind.
How in the hell can the NFL let this happen?!?!
Good lord. Awful. I wouldn't want my guys to play on that crap either.
I'm told teams being informed there will not be a Hall of Game tonight due to unsafe playing field conditions
One exec w/team in Canton called cancellation "a no brainer for player safety ... The 90th man (on roster) deserves it as much as the 1st."
How fitting is it that the game won't show up for Randy Moss's first day as a commentator?
Sportscenter reporting that Lisa Saunters was told it's cancelled by HOF official
Teams have been told tonight's Hall-of-Fame game has been cancelled. Now awaiting official announcement.
Colts players tweeting that the game is cancelled and they will mingle and sign for fans.
Excellent. Thrilled to hear this game has been canceled. Five preseason games is pure bull****.
Lol... So much for a glorious start to the NFL season...
Ricky Lumpkin's tweet...
"Game canceled but will go out and talk to fans and sign things. Was juiced but safety is number 1."
What an embarrassment for the NFL.
Kinda fitting the HOF game is gonna happen... and then not... on the weekend Favre is inducted.
NFL cancels the Hall of Fame Game between the Colts and Packers due to poor field conditions on.si.com/2assH6K
BREAKING: The Colts-Packers Hall Of Fame Game has been cancelled due to field conditions. es.pn/2b5lqep
Here is a report and background on the new field testing protocols between the #NFL and #NFLPA : mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/07/2âĶ
Well this sucks. I was psyched to see some Packer football! I do understand and agree why, but how in the hell could they have NOT had a FIELD to play on?!?!?!
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A Packers source said something is being planned for the fans in lieu of a game. http://es.pn/2aDV11i
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Can't even get a decent field to play on. Thanks a lot, Brett!
I have no feelings about this game being cancelled
Or do I
Freaking Sean McDonough stole my Chefs joke....
Dr._Bob posted:How fitting is it that the game won't show up for Randy Moss's first day as a commentator?
Ha ha....did you notice they've got ALL new talking heads???
Disgraceful.
No, because who the hell watches pregame shows? 
Goodell actually beat Rio to get an event cancelled due to problems with a venue. No small accomplishment.
HOF just announced they're going to have a Lee Greenwood concert instead. Hasn't everyone there tonight suffered enough?
As a tribute to Favre, the HOF will announce tomorrow that the game will, indeed, be played.
But moved to another state.
Thanks, Ted.
I'm back home up nort and fighting with the crappy wifi, but have to say this is one of the biggest cluster****s ever.
Silver lining is that we probably don't have to listen to Gruden slurping Brent during the traditional in-game interview they do with the new HoFamers. Although since ESPN now has three hours of dead air to fill I wouldn't be surprised if they pay Brent to give us 3 hours of homespun piety and bull****.
