Heinz Field Turf Situation - Final Word.

First off the field at Heinz Field is normally horrible, and has been since the place opened.

The specific incident Monday night was the sole result of Steelers decision to lay new sod, even with an ominous weather forecast. The Steelers are lucky to have play Miami, and not a contending team. Imagine the complaints if this game would have had an impact on the playoffs.

Moving forward, what needs to be done. Chris Ecton is the turf manager for the Steelers, nothing tells me his job performance has been stellar. Surely someone out there can handle growing grass. Look at all the other grass fields that have college, and high school games, hire one of those guys. Freeport's field has football, soccer, baseball, and no professional field crew, and it's way better than Heinz field for crying out loud. Laying new turf within 10 days of a game should not be allowed. Finally in the rare occasion when the WPIAL, Steelers, and Pitt play in the same week, consider moving a game or two to PNC Park.