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Packers vs. Colts NFL Hall of Fame Game in Canton CANCELLED Due To Turf Concerns
Fox 6 ^ | 7 minutes ago

Posted on 08/07/2016 4:09:24 PM PDT by drewh

CANTON, Ohio — 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.

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


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KEYWORDS: nfl; sports
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To: ex91B10

Clint Eastwood’s recent comment that we were”...a nation of pussies” suddenly popped into my head when I read this.

I just saw the Goodyear blimp go over when I picked my dog up from his bath at petsmart around 7pm, just up the highway from the stadium.

How embarrassing for the HOF and Canton.


101 posted on 08/07/2016 6:39:25 PM PDT by americas.best.days... ( I think we can now say that they are behind us.)
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To: drewh

As someone who has had knee surgery due to ah “traction issues” with the ground, I 100% agree. If the field is too sloppy, there’s no reason to take significant risks of getting people hurt.


102 posted on 08/07/2016 6:47:49 PM PDT by ThunderSleeps (Stop obarma now! Stop the hussein - insane agenda!)
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To: Dr. Sivana

Thanks, I was searching for a photo or video of this earlier.


103 posted on 08/07/2016 7:10:49 PM PDT by rdl6989
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To: LouieFisk

Reporter-”Hey coach, what do you think about your team’s execution today?”

Coach-”Sounds like a good idea”


104 posted on 08/07/2016 7:12:21 PM PDT by headstamp 2 (Fear is the mind killer.)
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To: Dr. Sivana

LOL, I remember a Monday night game at Soldier Field where it rained buckets. The field could have had ladders to negotiate the trenches in the turf.

It was the night they retired Dick Butkus’ jersey. He stood out there in a virtual hurricane giving a half-time speech thanking the fans.

Perfect football conditions.


105 posted on 08/07/2016 7:19:58 PM PDT by headstamp 2 (Fear is the mind killer.)
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To: drewh

It’s the Colts. First it was low football pressure, now the paint on the field; next it will be the other team’s uniforms are too colorful...


106 posted on 08/07/2016 7:43:08 PM PDT by azsportsterman
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To: azsportsterman

Oops; misses the sarcasm off tag...


107 posted on 08/07/2016 7:43:49 PM PDT by azsportsterman
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To: azsportsterman

>>Oops; misses the sarcasm off tag...<<

Wide right.

Make sure the laces are up next time!


108 posted on 08/07/2016 8:11:34 PM PDT by freedumb2003 (#blackliesmatter=Klan With A Tan)
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To: headstamp 2

That was John McKay when he was coaching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. I believe his exact response was “I’m in favor of it.”


109 posted on 08/07/2016 8:17:56 PM PDT by SoCal Pubbie
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To: headstamp 2

I remember a Monday night game at Heinz Field. It was the first year there. The game was played in a monsoon. There was a punting situation and the Steeler returner let the ball hit the ground. The ball went into the turf like a lawn dart. Field conditions was some of the worst I’ve ever seen. Just pure slop.


110 posted on 08/07/2016 10:46:06 PM PDT by NCC-1701 (You have your fear, which might become reality; and you have Godzilla, which IS reality.)
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To: real saxophonist

I posted it reduced in hopes to make it clearer.

Alas i learned it is in the rain

I am not a fan so what is the significance?


111 posted on 08/08/2016 1:50:51 PM PDT by Thibodeaux (Exile Barack, Exile the Wookie, Exile Malia, Exile Shasha)
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To: LouieFisk

What did Bud Grant ever win? LOL


112 posted on 08/08/2016 5:42:17 PM PDT by big'ol_freeper
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To: big'ol_freeper

“What did Bud Grant ever win? LOL”
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Not the big one, nope. Great regular season record and a heckuva guy, tho, so Minnesotans love him.


113 posted on 08/08/2016 9:31:25 PM PDT by LouieFisk
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To: big'ol_freeper

He won an NFL Championship.


114 posted on 08/08/2016 9:32:01 PM PDT by dfwgator
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