Grass in. Turf out.
Of all the high-tech bells and whistles that will come with the Buffalo Bills’ new home when they move into a new Highmark Stadium later this year, a distinctive old-school feature will provide a signature centerpiece for the $2.2 billion facility: The franchise has opted for a playing surface of natural grass.
Never mind the cold and snow that come with challenging Buffalo winters. The Bills, leaning on modern technology, are gearing up to make a statement that will raise the bar in the NFL’s grass vs. turf debate.
They’ve come a long way since “The Rockpile” – the derisive nickname for dilapidated War Memorial Stadium – where the Bills played before moving to suburban Orchard Park in 1973. The team has played home games on artificial turf since then.
But that will change when franchise starts playing at its new $2.2 billion facility with a natural grass field.
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