Why did so many players slip during Super Bowl LVII? Grass vs. Turf Fields debate reignites in Arizona

Super Bowl LVII has come and gone, and the Kansas City Chiefs are officially Super Bowl champs for the second time in four seasons. However, the Chiefs and Eagles must now assess how many injury casualties they got following the Super Bowl game.

Why? The main cause of those injuries was the field quality at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, where the game was played on Sunday night. The game was exciting, but it was hampered by more slips than you would expect from a typical game.

This development is not a good look for the NFL, as it is already a common belief that the NFL values money more than players' welfare. The issue of the challenges of playing on a turf field isn't new, as players and teams have been complaining about this for ages, especially when a star player goes down.

You would expect the league to take immediate action on this. Worse still, the Allegiant Stadium in Nevada, Las Vegas, which is hosting the next Super Bowl game, is also a turf field

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Super Bowl LVII reignites the Grass vs. Turf debate

Super Bowl LVII was a success of remarkable proportions for the NFL and sports in general. The game was an attacking affair all night long; it had a bucket load of highlight reels and a great performance from Rihanna during the halftime show. However, one drawback to Super Bowl LVII was the frequency at which NFL stars slipped on the field.

While this is something that the players and neutrals have been debating for years, they are yet to reach a conclusion. Yes, laying out turf fields is cheaper than maintaining a grass pitch, but by how much? Why have league owners refused to use turf pitches exclusively?

Until the league gets it right, one can expect many more pitch-related injuries like turf toe.

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Who was the MVP of Super Bowl LVII?

Patrick Mahomes was the MVP of Super Bowl LVII, leading the Kansas City Chiefs to victory. The Texas Tech alum came into the game with a high ankle sprain, but that didn't stop him from putting the team on his back and playing a near-flawless game. Mahomes made 21 of 27 passes for 182 yards and three TDs and rushed six times for 44 additional yards.

He was electric as always, and he put to bed the so-called regular season Super Bowl curse in the process. Mahomes was helped by his Chiefs teammates like JuJu Smith-Schuster, Travis Kelce, and Kadarius Toney. The Chiefs have turned into the NFL's latest dynasty, and they sealed that reputation with a stunning win over the Philadelphia Eagles.