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NFL field surface intel: Grass vs. turf, owners, problems

Related Topics: 2010 NFL season, New York Jets

The Miami Dolphins hosted the New York Giants on Sunday, one day after the Miami Hurricanes hosted Georgia Tech on the same field -- in the rain -- at Hard Rock Stadium. In past years, depending on the weather, that kind of doubleheader sometimes led to tough field conditions for the NFL teams.

Multiple tenants is just one of the challenges facing NFL teams as they try to ensure optimal playing surfaces.

Hard Rock Stadium is one of 15 NFL stadiums that uses natural grass, while the other 15 feature various types of synthetic turf.