Heinz "Field"

Are we in the 21st Century? I would not believe we are especially if you look at the surface of the field at Heinz Stadium. After 5 football games in 2 days, the center of the field at Heinz Stadium resembles being in a sawdust pit. The surface is sandy, lumpy, and has ruts running through it. It is hard to believe that a surface like this exists in the National Football League and in the Big East Football circles. If the gurus of the NFL require that so many stadiums have grass surfaces, then utilize grass in stadiums around the league that only an NFL team plays on. The Steelers will play a minimum of 10 games on it, the U. of Pittsburgh plays a minimum of 6 games on this surface, and the field really takes a beating when the WPIAL plays 4 championship games in a 12 hour period on this surface. I have very little knowledge on growing and maintenance of grass surfaces, but as the old saying goes "grass does not grow on a busy street." Heinz Field is a busy street. The people that determine what type of surface should be on the floor at Heinz Stadium, should really take a strong look at putting down a upscale field turf type of surface. The technology that exists with field turf is fantastic. Field turf can last for an extended period of time and the maintenance is minimal. If it can be worked out, why not give it a try on the Heinz Stadium surface.