Tractor being replaced by hose.
In a bold move the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Park District have to come to an agreement to move past the debacle that took place at Soldier Field last weekend. Per Bears management’s request the CPD will trade a tractor they have for a hose, so they can water the field to keep it in playing condition.
“All we really need to do was get water back on it Friday night. As you can see the field has restored itself and we’re pretty much ready to go for Saturday,” said Tim Lefevour, Soldier Field general manager. “The addition of a hose to water the field will help, I’m a little embarrassed I didn’t think of this sooner.”
The CPD will also be hosting a class on how to properly water a field for the Soldier Field’s grounds crew. They called upon the Roger “the sodfather” Bossard to teach the class. “We’re not taking anything for granted,” said Lefevour, “we called in the big gun for this one. Some of these guys have never watered a field before, which I guess is kind of obvious after last weekend.”
Many fans and players are clamoring for an artificial turf field, because the newer technology has more give and causes less injuries.
“The evaluation is ongoing. Every year we take a look at it. Our considered opinion is that right now, the best surface for our team, considering player safety, is a natural grass field,” said George McCaskey, Chicago Bears Chairman, adding, “I think the addition of the hose is really going to help things out.”
The Bears will play their first pre-season game at Soldier Field on Saturday night.
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