The Ultimate Showdown Demands Perfection: Behind the Scenes of an NFL Super Bowl Turf.
Months, sometimes years, before the biggest game in American football – the Super Bowl – the grass on which the athletes will battle it out must be perfect. The Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California is no exception, and its grounds crew takes meticulous care to ensure that every blade of grass is just so for the estimated 127 million viewers tuning in from around the world.
According to Jordan Achay, a member of the 2022 Super Bowl grounds crew at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium, preparing the turf is an ongoing process. "We start months in advance," he explains. "It's not just about laying down some grass and calling it a day." The crew has to consider everything from the weather conditions that will affect the game, to the weight of the players' equipment and even the sound levels during the half-time show.
This year's event promises to be no different, with Puerto Rican pop star Bad Bunny set to take to the stage. Achay reveals that one of the biggest challenges facing the grounds crew is dealing with the sonic boom of the music. "The half-time show can be pretty intense," he says. "We have to make sure the turf can withstand it all."
But what do coaches and players really want from a Super Bowl field? Former Buffalo Bills coach Phoebe Schecter provides some insight. "They're looking for consistency, predictability, and above all, safety," she says. "If a player is struggling on the turf, we need to be able to adjust our game plan accordingly." For those players, it's not just about winning – it's about being able to perform at their best.
The stakes are high, but the payoff is worth it. As Achay so eloquently puts it: "It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience for every single player, coach, and fan who attends this game." For those who tune in from around the world, that same magic will be on display on February 12th.
Months, sometimes years, before the biggest game in American football – the Super Bowl – the grass on which the athletes will battle it out must be perfect. The Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California is no exception, and its grounds crew takes meticulous care to ensure that every blade of grass is just so for the estimated 127 million viewers tuning in from around the world.
According to Jordan Achay, a member of the 2022 Super Bowl grounds crew at Los Angeles' SoFi Stadium, preparing the turf is an ongoing process. "We start months in advance," he explains. "It's not just about laying down some grass and calling it a day." The crew has to consider everything from the weather conditions that will affect the game, to the weight of the players' equipment and even the sound levels during the half-time show.
This year's event promises to be no different, with Puerto Rican pop star Bad Bunny set to take to the stage. Achay reveals that one of the biggest challenges facing the grounds crew is dealing with the sonic boom of the music. "The half-time show can be pretty intense," he says. "We have to make sure the turf can withstand it all."
But what do coaches and players really want from a Super Bowl field? Former Buffalo Bills coach Phoebe Schecter provides some insight. "They're looking for consistency, predictability, and above all, safety," she says. "If a player is struggling on the turf, we need to be able to adjust our game plan accordingly." For those players, it's not just about winning – it's about being able to perform at their best.
The stakes are high, but the payoff is worth it. As Achay so eloquently puts it: "It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience for every single player, coach, and fan who attends this game." For those who tune in from around the world, that same magic will be on display on February 12th.
. I'm all about the preparation and planning that goes into making the grass just right for the big game. And yeah, dealing with sonic booms from Bad Bunny's half-time show is definitely a challenge 
. But at the end of the day, it's not just about winning – it's about being able to perform and have an epic experience on one of the biggest stages in sports 
. The ground crew must be so stressed out before every game, but I guess that's part of what makes their job so cool 
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, gotta get it just right or the whole game's off 
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and i can imagine how stressful it must be for the grounds crew to get everything just right... i mean who wants a player slipping and sliding all over the place during the biggest game of the year? 
i feel bad for them though, they must work so hard behind the scenes 
... and yeah bad bunny is going to bring the heat on that stage 
i mean what can you say? its like the ultimate event for football fans everywhere!!! and the preparation that goes into it is just wow! the grounds crew at levis stadium must be like superheroes or something 
. bad bunny is gonna bring the heat, but the grounds crew has to make sure the turf can handle it 
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️. and let's be real, the stakes are high 
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. it's not just about win or lose, it's about the thrill of the game and the electric atmosphere 
. can't wait to see how it all comes together on february 12th 
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coaches & players need consistent & predictable turf so they can perform at their best & stay safe on the field 
... and what's with the half-time show noise? can't they just use some soundproofing tech or something 
The thought of Bad Bunny's sonic boom rocking the turf is giving me LIFE 