Developing: Packers vs. Colts Hall of Fame Game in Canton CANCELLED due to turf concerns

Source: http://fox6now.com/2016/08/07/developing-concerns-over-condition-of-field-in-canton-ahead-of-packers-vs-colts-game/
Published: Aug 7, 2016
Author: Fox 6
Post Date: 2016-08-07 19:33:20 by no gnu taxes
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FOX6 News has learned the Green Bay Packers vs. Indianapolis Colts Pro Football Hall of Fame Game set for Sunday evening, August 7th has been cancelled due to turf concerns.

Apparently there is an issue with the condition of the field at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium after Saturday night’s Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony. There were concerns over melted paint and an uneven playing surface.

FOX6’s Tim Van Vooren is in Canton — and reported decision makers for the Packers and Colts were on the field Sunday, meeting about the field condition. David Baker, president of the Pro Football Hall of Fame was speaking with team leaders.

Packers players cleared the field as workers used a variety of equipment to smooth the artificial surface. Rubber pellets used in the turf came loose and were scattered in several spots and needed to be removed.

Neither team was on the field for warmups less than an hour before kickoff.

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#1: no gnu taxes    To: All (#0)

Since when is a pro football cancelled due to turf issues?

no gnu taxes posted on 2016-08-07 19:35:40   Reply   Private Reply


#2: ConservingFreedom    To: no gnu taxes (#0)

Bummer - I'd been looking forward to that.

ConservingFreedom posted on 2016-08-07 22:10:32   Reply   Private Reply