Tag: Field conditions

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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Orlando Brown Jr. on the field conditions at Super Bowl LVII

Brown Jr. made it clear that the field condition at State Farm Stadium were far from ideal for both teams in Super Bowl LVII

The discourse surrounding the field conditions in Super Bowl LVII hasn’t been favorable for the NFL over the course of the last week, and Kansas City Chiefs left tackle Orlando Brown Jr. told Pat McAfee all about his experience on the slippery turf on Tuesday.

Appearing on the Pat McAfee show, Brown was asked about the field conditions, which clearly served as a disadvantage for both teams, and told the cast that Kansas City seemed to have the upper hand against the Philadelphia Eagles in keeping themselves upright.

“Yeah, man it was pretty slippery out there,” Brown said. “I think we had a little bit of traction issues up front, but nothing glaring or as bad as them. You know, for some reason, man I didn’t have to wear my seven studs or anything like that, I don’t think any of the other guys up front did. But, it was definitely super slick out there.”

Asked if that was an advantage for him as an offensive lineman, Brown wasn’t so sure.

“Yeah, you could say that,” He conceded, “but I mean it was slippery for us too. I mean, I’m the one that’s kicking backwards.”

The Chiefs’ detractors may seek to use the field conditions as a reason for Kansas City’s win in Super Bowl LVII, but Brown’s comments seem to indicate that the slick surface was a setback for his unit. Those who would seek to take away from what the team accomplished in the biggest game of the year would clearly be incorrect if their assessment was that the Chiefs had an unfair advantage on the lubricious playing field in Glendale, Arizona.

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