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NFL legend Jason Kelce says what every Steelers fan is thinking

NFL legend Jason Kelce is right there with Pittsburgh Steelers fans who refuse to call former Heinz Field Acrisure Stadium.

Pittsburgh Steelers fans nearly rioted when the football home they came to know at Heinz Field was renamed.

On July 11, 2022, the Steelers announced a new naming rights agreement with Acrisure LLC. Acrisure, an insurance and brokerage company based in Michigan, has ties to Pittsburgh through its purchase by Tulco, a company founded by Steelers minority owner Thomas Tull.

Many Steelers fans still refer to the venue at 100 Art Rooney Ave. as Heinz Field, refusing to call it Acrisure Stadium.

NFL legend Jason Kelce, host of the “New Heights Podcast” with his brother Travis Kelce, is right there with Steelers Nation.

“It’s Heinz Field. I’ll never not call it Heinz Field. I’m not dealing with this nonsense,” Kelce said on the Dec. 11 episode of “New Heights.”

“You only get one stadium name when it first comes out. I’m sticking to it. I’m over the corporate naming-renaming. It’s over. I don’t give a f–k who pays for it.”

Amen, brother.

Steelers home: Heinz Field history

Ground was broken for what would be the Steelers’ (and Panthers’) new home on June 18, 1999. The stadium opened in August 2001, with the first event being an N’Sync concert. However, the stadium’s unofficial opening was a Steelers preseason game against the Detroit Lions on August 25.

The first regular season game was between the Pittsburgh Panthers and East Tennessee State on Sept. 1. The Steelers’ home opener (Week 2 of the 2001 season) was initially scheduled for Sept. 16 against the Cleveland Browns; however, due to the September 11 attacks, all NFL games of the week were postponed. The Steelers’ home opener came in Week 4 against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Ravens kicker blames Week 11 field conditions for missed field goals

Justin Tucker says the field surface in Pittsburgh “wasn’t ideal” after missing two field goals in Week 11, while Chris Boswell was perfect.

Sorry, Justin Tucker: no one is buying the excuses you’re trying not to make for your lackluster Week 11 performance. For fans unaware of the recent developments behind Tucker’s post-game comments, the Ravens kicker initially accepted fault for his two missed field goals during the contest but ultimately pointed to poor field conditions in Pittsburgh as a contributing factor.

When asked if the field conditions at Acrisure Stadium directly contributed to his two missed field goals, Tucker tried to avoid deflecting blame, but ended up doing just that: “I wouldn’t say the surface was an issue, but it wasn’t ideal.” He doubled down on the less-than-ideal field claims, adding, “Throughout the course of the game, the most action takes place between the hashes, and it naturally just gets chewed up.”

While some speculated that the field conditions could have been affected by the Panthers-Clemson CFB game on Saturday, Steelers kicker Chris Boswell had no issues. Boswell made all six of his field goal attempts in Week 11, including an impressive 57-yard bomb.

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How Pitt-Clemson game could impact Steelers’ Week 11 field conditions

Subpar field conditions may impact the Steelers’ Week 11 matchup against the Ravens, adding uncertainty to this AFC North rivalry.

As if there couldn’t be more uncertainty surrounding the 7-2 Steelers’ matchup against the formidable 7-3 Ravens, subpar field conditions at Acrisure Stadium may add an additional layer of intrigue to the meeting between these AFC North rivals.

Less than 24 hours before the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11, the Pittsburgh Panthers hosted the Clemson Tigers in an ACC CFB matchup at Acrisure.

While fans of the Steel City are treated to watching their city’s CFB and NFL teams play this weekend, the Pittsburgh Steelers aren’t as fortunate.

When the Pittsburgh Panthers have played at Acrisure just before the Steelers, the field conditions from the game have significantly deteriorated.

One of the most recent examples was in 2022 when the Panthers hosted Georgia Tech on October 1. Weather conditions and the worn-down field made the Steelers’ Week 4 playing conditions against the New York Jets less than ideal, ultimately costing Pittsburgh the game, 24-20.

Could a similar issue present itself in Week 11? Fans would be disappointed if poor field conditions cost the Steelers a chance at furthering their lead in the AFC North divisional race over the Ravens.

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President Donald Trump to attend Week 7 game, Steelers make statement

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a statement on President Donald Trump and his Secret Servicd attending their Week 7 contest.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have issued a statement on social media regarding President Donald Trump attending the Week 7 Sunday Night Football game.

The Pittsburgh Steelers stated that the team is working with the Secret Service and local authorities in order to provide fans with a safe experience on Sunday.  While the team states the goal is for the fan experience to remain as identical as previous weeks, they recommend fans arrive the stadium earlier.

The team statement concludes that the games focus remains on celebrating the 50th anniversary of Super Bowl IX, which marked the start of Pittsburgh’s journey to six-Lombardi trophies.

Super Bowl IX holds a special place in the hearts of Steelers fans around the world, and the team will also be wearing throwback jerseys to commemorate the occasion. Tune in on October 20th at 8:20 PM EST to see the 4-2 Pittsburgh Steelers take on the 2-4 New York Jets on Sunday Night Football.

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Mike Tomlin in awe of the power of Steeler Nation

After the game, Mike Tomlin gushed about the Steelers fans that filled Allegiant Stadium.

It has become commonplace to see Steeler Nation just take over opposing stadiums when the Pittsburgh Steelers are on the road. This was definitely the case on Sunday as Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders got turned into Acrisure Stadium West.

Before the game, head coach Mike Tomlin came out and was wowed by the sheer masses of Steelers fans in the seats. he gave them a hat tip after the 32-13 win as well. Then he led off his post-game press conference with another acknowledgment of how appreciative he and the team are to see so many Steelers fans in the stadium.

Now the Steelers get to come home for two straight weeks as they head to the bye week. Steeler Nation can pack the stadium against the New York Jets and New York Giants over the next two weeks as the Steelers hope to head into their week off at 6-2 and with a fighting chance at an AFC North title.

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Quiet on Set: Cowboys’ silent count to be tested Week 5 vs Steelers

Crowd noise is expected to be a major factor in Sunday night’s matchup between the Cowboys and Steelers. | From @ReidDHanson

The Cowboys are no strangers to loud stadiums. They have to endure yearly matchups against the Giants in New Jersey and the Eagles in Philadelphia, in addition to oddly frequent pilgrimages to the noise chambers in Minnesota, Seattle and San Francisco. Playing on the road is part of the job and in many cases those road games change the job entirely.

Crowd noise is meant to stymie communication for opposing offenses. Snap counts, audibles and just about every other verbal communication on the field can be extremely difficult on the road. As such, offenses must learn to communicate through a series of gestures and motions to signal snap counts and audibles.

When allowed to communicate openly, the Cowboys have historically been one of the best teams in the NFL. Before their recent home losing streak, Dallas was undefeated within the confines of AT&T stadium. In 2023 they went 8-0 at home in the regular season, compared to just 4-5 on the road. They won their last eight home games of 2022. Crowd noise and its impact on the offense’s ability to communicate likely played a big part in that.

Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh is regarded as one of the loudest in the NFL. Ranking top 10 in decibel levels, the Cowboys will have their work cut out for them in Week 5.

And adding to the volume of this matchup is the rivalry between the two teams.

While players on the field may not feel it, fans in Pittsburgh certainly do. With bad blood going back 50 years, this is not just any old interconference matchup.

The primetime nature of Sunday Night Football also adds an element of fervor to the event. More time for day drinking in the parking lot often means an extra jolt of energy from the stands. Plus, the Steelers have started out the season 3-1 and currently have Dallas positioned as the underdogs. They smell blood in the water.

The stage has been set for this to be the Cowboys loudest game of the season, so for the sake of the offense, players better be prepared. Right tackle Terence Steele and left tackle Tyler Guyton will specifically be under extra pressure to avoid false starts in these silent count scenarios. The Cowboys can’t be giving away yards this week.

Dallas’ ability to survive the noise could make all the difference in this Week 5 showdown.

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Acrisure Stadium checks in as one of the most expensive places to watch an NFL game

Here is how the most expensive stadiums to go to and NFL game rank including the Steelers.

Everything is getting more expensive. There’s no denying it. So it doesn’t come as a huge surprise that the cost for a family of four to attend an NFL game is going through the roof. But not everywhere.

The Action Network broke down the costs for every NFL stadium based on a family of four and ranked them. The cheapest stadium according to their research is State Farm Stadium and the Arizona Cardinals. It costs $452.56 for two adults and two kids to attend including tickets, two beers, two soft drinks, four hot dogs and parking.

By contrast, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Acrisure Stadium checked in as the 10th-most expensive. The same package will cost a family of four a whopping $602.92.

  1. San Francisco 49ers: Levi’s Stadium

  2. Las Vegas Raiders: Allegiant Stadium

  3. Philadelphia Eagles: Lincoln Financial Field

  4. Green Bay Packers: Lambeau Field

  5. New England Patriots: Gillette Stadium

  6. Chicago Bears: Soldier Field

  7. Kansas City Chiefs: Arrowhead Stadium

  8. Denver Broncos: Empower Field at Mile High

  9. Seattle Seahawks: Lumen Field

  10. Pittsburgh Steelers: Acrisure Stadium

  11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Raymond James Stadium

  12. Washington Commanders: FedEx Field

  13. New York Giants: MetLife Stadium

  14. Dallas Cowboys: AT&T Stadium

  15. Minnesota Vikings: U.S. Bank Stadium

  16. Cleveland Browns: Cleveland Browns Stadium

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Steelers cambia el nombre del estadio Heinz Field y los fans no están nada contentos

Cuando hay que nombrar a los estadios con nombres corporativos relacionados a los patrocinadores, hay algunos nombres por ahí que llegan a funcionar. Heinz Field era uno de esos estadios, pero como con todo lo relacionado con hacer más dinero en el …

Cuando hay que nombrar a los estadios con nombres corporativos relacionados a los patrocinadores, hay algunos nombres por ahí que llegan a funcionar. Heinz Field era uno de esos estadios, pero como con todo lo relacionado con hacer más dinero en el universo de los deportes profesionales, esos nombres no suelen quedarse mucho tiempo.

El lunes llegó el momento de decirle adiós a Heinz Field como nombre, al menos fue lo que Acrisure, LLC., pensó que iba a obtener por su inversión. Los Steelers anunciaron que a partir del arranque de esta temporada, el Heinz Field ahora se llamará el Acrisure Stadium, esto marcó el primer cambio de nombre desde que el estadio abrió sus puertas en 2001.

Traducción: Estamos emocionados de anunciarles que nuestro hogar tiene un nuevo nombre: ¡Acrisure Stadium! @AcrisureLLC
Traducción recuadro: Steelers y Acrisure anuncian su asociación para los derechos de nombre del estadio. El equipo anunció hoy que el nuevo nombre de su estadio será Acrisure Stadium.

 

Mientras que Heinz es una marca local de Pittsburgh reconocida a nivel mundial, Acrisure, que tiene su base en Michigan, no lo es (su cuenta de Twitter tiene alrededor de 550 seguidores). Así como el Staples Center cambió su nombre a la Crypto.com Arena o como la Sears Tower se convirtió en la Willis Tower, pueden estar absolutamente seguros de que los que viven en Pittsburgh continuarán refiriéndose al estadio como el Heinz Field.

Los fans de la NFL ya empezaron a rehusarse a reconocer ese nuevo nombre.

Así reaccionó Twitter:

Traducción: Es el Heinz Field. Es el Staples Center. Es el Outback Bowl.
No permitiremos que nos quiten el amor por algunos pocos patrocinadores corporativos.

 

Traducción: No creo que ni una sola persona esté emocionada por este nombre, ni siquiera el administrador de redes sociales de los Steelers a quien forzaron para publicar esto.

 

Traducción: Para aquellos que están batallando con el nombre, no se preocupen. Es realmente sencillo pronunciar “El antiguo Heinz Field”.

 

Traducción: ¿Acaso esto es todavía más robo que Crypto? 
Traducción recuadro: Combinamos lo mejor de lo humano y la alta tecnología para darle ventajas extraordinarias a millones de clientes.

 

Traducción: “Para este punto, suficientes personas ya saben sobre los condimentos”. — los ejecutivos de Heinz, ojalá.

 

Traducción: No, ese es el estadio Heinz, amigo.

 

Traducción: Absolutamente nadie dirá eso jamás.

 

 

Artículo traducido por Ana Lucía Toledo

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