NFL Players Slip and Skid During Super Bowl, Explained

Super Bowl LVII was an exciting night for viewers and players alike—but for some players, the turf field was a source of frustration. The field, made of Tahoma 31 turf was developed with funding from the United States Golf Association, and was said to be selected because of its tolerances for cold, drought, disease and wear. However, multiple players skidded on the field during the game, including Patrick Mahomes, quarterback for the Chiefs, and Jalen Hurts, quarterback for the Eagles. Players had to change their cleats mid-game to accommodate the field conditions, with Jordan Mailata, an offensive lineman for the Eagles, comparing it to playing in a water park. Haason Reddick, a pass rusher for the Eagles, called it “the worst field that I’ve ever played on”. The field cost $800,000, according to George Toma, the NFL groundskeeper commonly known as the “The Sodfather”. Toma was working his last Super Bowl this Sunday, as the 94-year-old has plans to retire. Despite the issues with the field, Super Bowl LVII was an exciting night, with the Kansas City Chiefs victorious.