Hall of Fame Game canceled due to field issues

The Hall of Fame game between the Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts was canceled Sunday night because of unsafe field conditions at Tom Benson Stadium.

David Baker, Hall of Fame president and executive director, told ESPN the "difficult" decision was made after consulting with the coaches from both teams. The stadium is now being used for a "fan fest," and ticket holders will be refunded their money.

The concerns were around the paint used on the midfield logo and in the end zones, with one Packers playing telling ESPN it was "like cement" in the midfield. Workers spent an hour spraying solvent in the areas and trying to make the field usable before the game was called off.

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