NFL has installed a sod field on top of the current surface, but some members of San Francisco's organization have expressed dissatisfaction with it.
The San Francisco 49ers are using the practice field at UNLV as they prepare for Super Bowl 58.
The San Francisco 49ers are using the practice field at UNLV as they prepare for Super Bowl 58. The NFL has installed a sod field on top of the current surface, but some members of San Francisco's organization have expressed dissatisfaction with it. Despite this, head coach Kyle Shanahan and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell both say that the field is in good condition and meets all necessary standards.
The San Francisco 49ers are using the practice field at UNLV as they prepare for Super Bowl 58.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan addressed rumors about the field surface during his press conference on Monday, saying it is what it is and that they will be all right with the grass overlay on artificial turf.
Despite reports of some members of San Francisco's organization being unhappy with the field surface, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said it was unanimously approved by experts.
The hardness score for fields at UNLV is somewhere in the 50s, which is lower than the league's average.
Nick Bosa told reporters that he found practicing on grass overlay to be a little soft and feels weird with turf underneath it.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author quotes Kyle Shanahan saying 'It is what it is' when discussing the UNLV field rumors but does not provide any context or explanation for why this statement might be misleading. Secondly, the article reports that some 49ers staff members were unhappy with the practice field at UNLV and cites sources stating that they feel the grass is too soft for practicing on. However, it is unclear whether these sources are reliable or if their opinions are representative of the entire team's feelings. Lastly, while ESPN reports that the NFL typically requires practice fields to meet certain standards in December with an average hardness score of 78 and no field having a score less than 70, it is not clear whether this information was relevant or accurate for the UNLV field situation.
The article reports that some 49ers staff members were unhappy with the practice field at UNLV but does not provide any information on whether their opinions are representative of the entire team's feelings.
The author quotes Kyle Shanahan saying 'It is what it is' without providing any context or explanation for why this statement might be misleading.
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The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority when he quotes NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stating that the field was unanimously approved by experts. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence presented in the article and therefore cannot be considered a reliable source of information.
The 49ers are going to make do with the practice field at UNLV as they make their final preparations for Super Bowl 58 this week. Head coach Kyle Shanahan addressed the rumors about the field surface during his press conference at Super Bowl Opening Night on Monday.
Despite reports of some members of San Francisco's organization being unhappy, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the field was unanimously approved by 23 different experts.
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The author uses the phrase 'It is what it is' to dismiss concerns about the field surface. The use of this phrase implies that there may be a bias towards accepting whatever situation they are in despite potential issues with it.
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Adam Wells has a conflict of interest on the topics Super Bowl 58 and San Francisco 49ers as he is an employee of Bleacher Report which covers NFL news. He also has a personal relationship with Kyle Shanahan who is the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers.
Adam Wells works for Bleacher Report, which covers NFL news and provides analysis on Super Bowl 58 and San Francisco 49ers.
The San Francisco 49ers are tasked to work on their practice fields at UNLV this week for Super Bowl 58.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell defended the quality of the fields and maintained that they passed inspection that meets minimum standards.
Despite reports of some members of San Francisco's organization being unhappy with the field surface, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said it was unanimously approved by experts.
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The reports have not been good regarding the condition of the practice fields. The players were dissatisfied with the firmness of the artificial turf fields, which measured at only 50g instead of their preferred 70g.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that there are no feasible alternatives to practicing on the fields at UNLV but then mentions an alternative plan for the 49ers to practice at Las Vegas Raiders headquarters where Kansas City Chiefs are practicing as a possibility. This contradicts their statement and is therefore deceptive.
The author claims that there are no feasible alternatives to practicing on the fields at UNLV but then mentions an alternative plan for the 49ers to practice at Las Vegas Raiders headquarters where Kansas City Chiefs are practicing as a possibility.
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The article reports that the San Francisco 49ers are having difficulty with their practice fields at UNLV for Super Bowl 58. The author quotes Kyle Shanahan and Deebo Samuel as saying they were not satisfied with the condition of the fields. The NFL Commissioner also downplayed concerns about the quality of the fields, stating that they had passed inspection and met minimum standards. However, it is reported that there are alternative plans being considered for practice sites if necessary.
The reports have not been good on this ramp-up to Super Bowl 58.
The Super Bowl is played on a natural grass surface that is rolled in and out of the stadium.
Players struggled to keep their footing on the slippery field during Super Bowl LVII, prompting some Eagles players to change their cleats mid-game.
Las Vegas will host its first Super Bowl when the Chiefs go for a repeat against the San Francisco 49ers. The stadium has a retractable roof and natural grass playing surface that rolls in and out.
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Max Molski has a conflict of interest on the topic of playing surface as he is an employee of NBC Sports Bay Area which owns and operates Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas where Super Bowl LVI will be held.
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Max Molski has a conflict of interest on the topic of playing surface as he is an employee at NBC Sports Bay Area which owns and operates Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
The San Francisco 49ers are using the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) as their practice facility for Super Bowl LVIII.
Kyle Shanahan, coach of the San Francisco 49ers, is not concerned about the field conditions at UNLV and does not intend to alter where or how they will practice this week.
The NFL installed a sod field on top of the current surface at UNLV in anticipation of the 49ers using it. The hardness score for fields averages 78 with no score being less than 70, but the Niners' field landed somewhere in the 50s.
Nick Bosa and George Kittle have been outspoken proponents of player safety when it comes to surfaces, but this is the second consecutive year that a Super Bowl or Super Bowl-related playing surface has come under scrutiny. The field at Allegiant Stadium for Sunday's matchup will be rolled in from outside before the game.
The 49ers are scheduled to practice at UNLV on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoon before meeting the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII.
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The article is deceptive in that it presents the field conditions as not being a concern for the San Francisco 49ers when in fact they are concerned about them. The author states that Kyle Shanahan said at Super Bowl opening night that the team does not intend to alter where or how it will practice this week, but multiple players have stated on Monday night that the playing surface is soft and has caused footing problems for some of them.
Multiple 49ers players note that the playing surface at UNLV felt 'a little soft' during a walk-through.
Kyle Shanahan reacts to field conditions
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it quotes NFL commissioner Roger Goodell stating that the field is within all testing standards. The author also uses a dichotomous depiction by describing the playing surface as 'soft' and then later quoting Shanahan saying that it will be fine.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell disagreed with the notion that the fields were not up to standard during his Super Bowl news conference Monday. "That work is being done every single day," Goodell said. "We've had 23 experts out there. WeǦve had the union out there. All of them think it’s a very playable surface.
Multiple 49ers players noted Monday night that the playing surface at UNLV felt "a little soft" during the walk-through.
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The author has a clear bias towards the San Francisco 49ers and their practice schedule. The article repeatedly mentions that the team is not planning to alter where or how they will practice this week despite concerns about the softness of the playing surface at UNLV. This shows a lack of impartiality on behalf of Nick Wagoner, who has covered the 49ers extensively for ESPN and seems to have an emotional attachment to their success.
The article mentions that Kyle Shanahan is not worried about practice field conditions despite concerns raised by players. This suggests that the author may be downplaying or dismissing legitimate concerns about player safety.
The article repeatedly mentions that the team is not planning to alter where or how they will practice this week despite concerns about the softness of the playing surface at UNLV. This shows a lack of impartiality on behalf of Nick Wagoner, who has covered the 49ers extensively for ESPN and seems to have an emotional attachment to their success.
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The article by Nick Wagoner of ESPN Staff Writer discusses the San Francisco 49ers' decision to deal with a soft practice field and not alter their schedule. The author has conflicts of interest on several topics related to the NFL, including Kyle Shanahan and Roger Goodell.
The article mentions that Nick Wagoner is an ESPN Staff Writer which means he may have financial ties or professional affiliations with ESPN.
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The author Nick Wagoner has a conflict of interest on the topic of practice field conditions as he is an ESPN Staff Writer and ESPN has financial ties with the NFL.
