Yearly, the N.F.L. installs a brand new area for the Tremendous Bowl to make the sport as protected and presentable as doable. That was no completely different this 12 months at State Farm Stadium, residence of the Arizona Cardinals.
However gamers have slid and slipped all sport, main tv announcers and followers watching at residence to wonder if the sphere is simply too slippery. Amongst others, Kansas Metropolis quarterback Patrick Mahomes slipped on one play whereas Eagles receiver A.J. Brown misplaced his footing on one other.
The sphere at State Farm Stadium, which has a retractable roof, sits on a tray that slides out and in of the venue to get daylight. However the area has been indoors since Wednesday as a result of the league needed to set up particular bleachers ultimately zone the place the sphere usually slides outside.
It’s doable the sphere didn’t dry out because it may need underneath regular sport situations. Elements of the sphere are additionally painted with logos, together with between the hash marks.
