The Chicago Bears are expected to review the Soldier Field turf on a game-by-game basis after deciding a scheduled resodding before Sunday’s regular-season opener against the Atlanta Falcons wasn’t necessary.
SMG, the company that manages the stadium, was prepared to resod the field after the Chicago Football Classic last Saturday between Alabama A&M and Hampton. In fact, all of the resodding equipment had been moved into the stadium, according to stadium general manager Tim LeFevour.
But after that game, the Bears sent a contingent to Soldier Field that included head groundskeeper Ken Mrock, director of stadium operations Bryan Pett, senior director of business administration John Bostrom, head trainer Tim Bream and head equipment manager Tony Medlin.
They walked the field for about 20 minutes and determined the footing was firm, recent events had caused minimal damage and a resod would not be in the team’s best interests. The decision was made completely by the Bears.
The Bears may call for a resod after their game against the Falcons. Their next home game after that is Sept. 25 vs. the Green Bay Packers.
