#Packers @ #Raiders in #Canada - beautiful stadium. (@ Investors Group Field - @wpg_bluebombers for @RAIDERS @packers in Winnipeg, MB) https://t.co/OL2bqyysxb pic.twitter.com/6MtS1ppsSO
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) August 22, 2019
Weather: 70 degrees, clear skies, low humidity.
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If there is even the slightest chance of these guys getting hurt because the field is ****ed up, why even play?
Getting wicked flashbacks to the HOF game. https://t.co/0iTFTg2pMb
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) August 22, 2019
pre game just started on the radio station
none of the Raiders 1st stringers are playing
north end zone around the goal post a little mushy
game might be cancelled ?????
Even for the Darius Sheppards, Alan Lazards, Keke, etc who are fighting to make the 53, it's not worth risking their ACL's on a shit field either. I really hope not a single starter for GB is playing tonight.
#Packers #Raiders field conversations still ongoing ... Kickoff in 2 hours... pic.twitter.com/vXkPZOjLuM
— Jim Owczarski (@JimOwczarski) August 22, 2019
The NFL really needs to pull it's head of it's ass...
Here's the thing: this #Packers preseason game has been scheduled in Canada for months. How are we just now wondering whether the patches of turf left behind after removing the CFL goal posts is worth investigating? That seems, I don't know, predictable?
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) August 22, 2019
First of all, it's stupid to be playing NFL games outside of legit NFL stadiums to begin with. But not having the field ready to play, preseason or not? Unacceptable.
skully posted:pre game just started on the radio station
none of the Raiders 1st stringers are playing
north end zone around the goal post a little mushy
game might be cancelled ?????
They can play half field.
If Kizer is playing, don't have to worry about the endzone.
good one
GBFanForLife posted:If Kizer is playing, don't have to worry about the endzone.
That depends
1 hour and 13 minutes to kickoff and they are still gluing down the turf in the endzone.
LMAO, they are literally gluing the field down..
According to @JimOwczarski, who is at IG Field in Winnipeg, there were concerns about the patches in each end zone covering the spots where the CFL goal posts were. They have glued the patches to help them stay in place and it takes 30 minutes to dry, according to Jim. ....
— Tom Silverstein (@TomSilverstein) August 22, 2019
... The issues are in both end zones, according to @JimOwczarski. However, the teams are out on the field warming up and the 90 minute clock is running on the scoreboard. No word on Aaron Rodgers' status yet.
— Tom Silverstein (@TomSilverstein) August 22, 2019
packerboi posted:LMAO, they are literally gluing the field down..
I wonder how much they pay those 2 guys to stand on the boards to hold the turf down and wait for the glue to dry. I could handle a job like that.
If the field is not good enough, maybe we can use the same argument to not play at soldier field this year.
game will be played, possibly on a shortened field, last field update 6;03pm.
ALL Packer starters OUT
80 yard field
My first thought was it was an overreaction because it’s football and often the game has been played on crappy fields in the past. Yet, I was reminded of Jordys injury in a meaningless game a few years back.
But this isn't really a game.
I’m here people...... and I love the stash on my man.
Rodgers and the starters are in full uniform. UGH
The plan was for QB1 to play, the GM said. We’ll see how long. https://t.co/qg69yHnD0v
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) August 22, 2019
and I do like James Lofton....just saying he’s got a different perspective and I like it.
BUT,BUT WE HAVE TO KEEP CLOSE TO THE VIKINGS IN THE NFC NORTH STANDINGS!!!!! IT"S THAT IMPORTANT!! COME ON GUYS!!!!
Crowd of 9,000 expected to watch a glorified scrimmage on a partial field.
Other than that Goodell you ****ing nailed everything you global grabbin' mogul.
The last game James Lofton said Tramon Williams hasn't lost any speed.
That's a lot of emotion.
How can you even throw backups out there?
ChilliJon posted:Crowd of 9,000 expected to watch a glorified scrimmage on a partial field.
Other than that Goodell you ****ing nailed everything you global taking mogul.
The starting price for tickets was $100, for a lousy preseason game. Good way to sell the NFL to Canadian fans.
Somehow Antonio Brown is going to launch himself headfirst or trip over that patch of Canadian turfglue with his league authorized helmet and immediately call for a backboard.
Its like the realms have perfectly aligned. Injury. Negligence. New helmet. Free health care.
and love the cheese heads in the crowd......
For fu** sakes.
The fact that Gutey can stick his foot *into* the turf is a major concern I would think #TurfGate2 https://t.co/L2gFxKVEFH
— Chris Roth (@rothchris) August 22, 2019
Shortened field and no starters playing.
WHAT THE HELL ARE THE PACKERS REALLY DOING THERE???? Ugh.
The Macarena, of course.
Jebus ****.q
We should have never freed Canada from Communism.
Commies know how to prepare a sporting venue.
I know the NFL wants to expand outside of our borders, but they have to be better than this. It astonishing that the league wouldn't make sure the playing surface is up to standards for a game.
heyward posted:skully posted:pre game just started on the radio station
none of the Raiders 1st stringers are playing
north end zone around the goal post a little mushy
game might be cancelled ?????
They can play half field.
9 man
They should all play riding horses.
