What a humiliating turn of events for the NFL, Hall of Fame or both.
— Gregg Doyel (@GreggDoyelStar) August 7, 2016
This is quite embarrassing for the NFL.
Tonight’s Hall of Fame game in Canton, OH, which kicks off the NFL preseason, has been cancelled due to poor field conditions:
BREAKING: Hall of Fame game between Packers and Colts has been cancelled because of congealed paint on the field. pic.twitter.com/fXLxxAuEsT
— NFL Total Access (@NFLTotalAccess) August 7, 2016
Both organizations very concerned about playing surface and there are real questions about whether tonight's game will be played.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 7, 2016
Parts of Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio are as hard as concrete in opinion of multiple players. Unsafe, they say.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 7, 2016
The paint that was applied today on middle of field, and in endzones, has congealed; would be like playing on tar.
Game now doubtful.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 7, 2016
Apparently, they used the wrong paint:
"From what I've been told, the wrong paint was used … it was almost like taffy." – @saltersl on field conditions pic.twitter.com/EukTfdLnrX
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) August 7, 2016
How do you cancel the opening game of the season, the Hall of Fame game, due to field conditions? pic.twitter.com/Xis9wKQsMw
— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) August 7, 2016
The field was used for Saturday night’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony which left very little time to get it ready for the game:
In less than 24 hours, football will be played here. pic.twitter.com/szZikCPNnh
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) August 7, 2016
Although they thought it was ready:
The field is ready to go!
We're a little over 3 hours away from football! pic.twitter.com/YnpDFtdIvy
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) August 7, 2016
Or not.
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