CANTON, Ohio -- Sunday nights Hall of Fame Game between the Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts was canceled because of field conditions at Tom Benson Stadium.The issue stemmed from the paint used on the logo and in the end zones.?Both teams were worried about player safety as crews worked feverishly to spray solvent on the area around the midfield logo.Hall of Fame president/executive director David Baker called the decision to cancel the game difficult, but he added that it was an easy, ethical decision. He told ESPNs Lisa Salters the call was made after consulting with coaches Mike McCarthy and Chuck Pagano, as well as NFL chief operating officer Tod Leiweke.?Both teams remained at the stadium, which instead hosted a fan fest-type event. According to Baker, fans will receive refunds.?I thought it was a joke at first, honestly. Sort of like a pull-your-leg preseason type of a joke, Colts quarterback Andrew Luck told ESPN, which was to broadcast the game. I understand that someone had to make a very tough decision, and I respect that. But I know Im disappointed. I wanted to get back on the field, obviously, with what happened last year. This is one of those first steps back.In a joint statement, the NFL and NFL Players Association said that while they were disappointed for our fans, player safety is our primary concern.There was a lot of conversation but, at the end of the day, youve got to make a decision, and the decision was made for player safety, McCarthy said. Its not how you got there or why you got there.One Packers player described it as like cement at midfield, where workers spent more than an hour trying to make it playable.The end zones are just as bad, the same player said about 90 minutes before the scheduled 8 p.m. ET kickoff.?The paint on the logo wont allow a cleat to penetrate it, a Colts source said. A definite hazard to player safety.According to another source, the problem was made worse when workers tried to use heat to dry the excess paint, as that melted the rubber pellets in the field turf.Colts owner Jim Irsay called it a very unusual situation.Earlier in the day the league and the association looked at the field, and it was playable, Irsay said. Then there was some painting that occurred.Baker said he was made aware of the issue at 5:30 p.m. ET, at which point he went out to the field and met with representatives from both teams.?We were trying to see if we could get the field good to play with about two hours before the game; even up to almost 90 minutes we were hoping that a wash-down and a certain attempt to make it right could be found, Irsay said. In the end, we found that we werent able to do that with the time crunch that we have. Obviously we didnt want to delay the game for hours or anything like that.Said ESPN in a statement: While disappointed, we support the NFLs decision as the safety of the players is paramount. We look forward to the debut of football in Los Angeles next Saturday night.?Baker said there were still some guys who wanted to play, but that they respected the decision to cancel the game.?The disappointing part is [fans] not getting a game from us, said Packers receiver Randall Cobb, though he echoed the need to prioritize player safety.NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told ESPNs Darren Rovell that the league will work with the Packers and Colts to sort out their own financial reimbursement for a game not played.Packers fan Mike Wallenfang, who was visiting from Green Bay with his two sons, said he thought the fans should have been informed sooner, as they werent told anything officially until Baker addressed the crowd.?Added fellow fan Don Hayes: Its bad enough that it took me 12 hours to get here from Green Bay because of road construction. I understand the need for the players safety, but its definitely frustrating. This is the NFL -- theyre designed to have the fields ready at any given time. And to sit here and not know the paint wasnt going to work, its kind of ridiculous.Resale ticket marketplace StubHub issued refunds in full on Sunday night for those who bought tickets off its exchange. A spokesman for the company did not immediately return calls seeking comment as to how much money the site lost on the games cancellation.Sundays game was to be the ninth event held at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. This is not the same surface used in last years Hall of Fame Game, in which Steelers kicker Shaun Suisham suffered a season-ending injury.Well learn from this, without a doubt, Baker told Salters. Were going to make sure this never happens again.Asked whether the induction ceremony and game should be held at a different venue in the future to avoid such issues, Packers president Mark Murphy said, I think thats a question for later, but I think the league and the Hall of Fame, and as owners and myself and others from the Packer organization -- when we get together at league meetings, I think we need to look at some of those issues.ESPNs Darren Rovell contributed to this report.? Zapatillas Jordan Retro Baratas . Now tied for second in the league in shootout goals, the 24-year-old likes to see what the opposing goaltender has in store before he ultimately lands on a move. Air Jordan Baratas España . - Levi Browns tenure at left tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers is over before it even began. http://www.airjordanbaratas.es/ . Peter Gammons, an analyst for Major League Baseballs network and website, drew the ire of hockey fans on Sunday when he criticized the two NHL teams on Twitter for their physical game the night before. Tenis Air Jordan Baratos . According the Toronto Star, a knee injury will keep Sundin out of the lineup, which includes former teammates Gary Roberts, Darcy Tucker, Tie Domi and Curtis Joseph. Comprar Jordan Baratas . Supported by three-run homers from Jayson Werth and Wilson Ramos, the young right-hander went seven strong innings in the Washington Nationals 8-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.Hibernian are yet to respond to Rangers statement on Sunday night condemning the violence sparked by their supporters wild celebrations at the end of the Scottish Cup final. Thousands of the Edinburgh clubs fans spilled onto the pitch at Hampden Park following their 3-2 win on Saturday, a result which ended a 114-year spell without winning the trophy.Sky sources understand up to six Rangers players and staff were assaulted and injured when trouble broke out. Another report has claimed all 11 players on the park for the losing side at the final whistle were attacked to some extent.Captain Lee Wallace, goalscorer Andy Halliday and midfielder Jason Holt are among those all thought to have required medical attention. Thousands of Hibernian fans invaded the pitch at full-time, with a smaller number of Rangers supporters later doing the same A set of goalposts was torn down by Hibs supporters, many of them moved towards fans of the Ibrox side to goad them while sections of the pitch were ripped up.A much smaller number of Rangers fans also ran on to the pitch and fights broke out between rival supporters in the worst scenes at Scottish footballs showpiece game since 1980.In the immediate aftermath of the chaotic scenes, Hibs chairman Rod Petrie described it as over exuberance caused by the excitement of winning the event for the first time in so long. Police formed a line across the pitch at Hampden Park in an attempt to stop violent scenes escalating He also said Hibs would co-operate fully with any investigation launched as a consequence of what went on.Rangers reacted with their statement which attacked the Easter Road club for failing to condemn what happened and make contact with them to enquire about the wellbeing of those affected.It was also critical of the Scottish Football Association and Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who tweeted her congratulations to Hibs without mentioning the post-match trouble. Rangers released a strongly worded statement, hitting out at the Scottish FA, Hibernian and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon for failing to condemn Hibs In response to that, the Scottish Government has issued a statement saying: Violence has absolutely no place in football, either on or off the pitch.The First Minister condemns unreservedly any act of violence or disorder by anyone who attended the cup finaal.dddddddddddd.It is for the police to take action against anyone suspected of having committed an offence. A total of 11 arrests were made over the weekend and more are anticipated as police appeal to the public for help in identifying the culprits The Scottish FA, Hampden stadium management and Police Scotland are carrying out full reviews of the wider circumstances, to ensure all lessons are learned.The Scottish Government is liaising closely with these organisations and the First Minister will be kept fully informed.Sturgeon later added: Congratulating a team for winning a cup after 114 years cannot be equated to excusing the behaviour of any fans who behaved unacceptably.What happened was unacceptable, but it is for the police and the authorities to investigate what happened and take appropriate action.I do condemn the pitch invasion, I do condemn any acts of violence or disorder at any sporting occasion there is no place for violence, there is no place for it in football.Sky Sports News HQ contacted Hibernian on Monday morning seeking a response to Rangers statement but was not given one. Chief Executive of PFA Scotland Fraser Wishart has entered the fray Police have appealed to members of the public for their help in identifying the culprits at Hampden.PFA chief Fraser Wishart was also concerned about the events at Hampden, and the pitch invasion in particular.He said: The scenes on the Hampden pitch tarnished what was a wonderful game of football and a historic day for Hibernian. It is particularly disappointing that both sets of players were denied the opportunity to go to their supporters in the traditional manner. Chief Executive of PFA Scotland Fraser Wishart has entered the fray We commend our members for the restraint shown under severe duress and believe that they are due a full explanation from the authorities as to how and why supporters were able to enter the field of play and threaten their safety.In the lead up to high profile matches players are advised by the authorities with regard to their behaviour on the pitch and the potential consequences in the stands of such behaviour. The players on Saturday behaved impeccably, it was their safety that was threatened and our members were left vulnerable. A total of 11 arrests were made over the weekend and more are expected as authorities collect evidence including pictures and video of what happened.Hibernian marked their cup win with an open-topped bus parade through Edinburgh on Sunday, with their captain David Gray leading the celebrations after his stoppage-time winner.Focus will now turn back to events immediately after the game ended, with the SFA also still to offer a formal take on what happened.Chief executive Stewart Regan said on Saturday he was appalled by what he had seen, describing the scenes as being among the worst he had ever seen in British football. Also See: Rangers fury at Hibs and SFA Police appeal for Hampden video Rangers players assaulted Hibs win Cup final thriller ' ' '