29 days and 540 miles driven between home football games…A brutal schedule to start the 2023 season.
The term “home field advantage” is often used in sports and is a crucial factor. The comfort and familiarity of the home environment can boost a team’s confidence and performance. Players are accustomed to the routine, field surface, and lighting giving them a sense of comfort and control that can translate into improved focus and execution. The spirited support of the home crowd can also be a game changer. The energy and enthusiasm of passionate fans can create an electrifying atmosphere, motivating players and intimidating opponents. Moreover, logistical advantages such as reduced travel can contribute to home-field advantage.
When Sir Henry Bishop wrote “ ‘Mid pleasures and Palaces though we may roam, be it ever so humble there’s no place like home,” he was undoubtedly not referencing sports teams; but after watching the outstanding performance of our team after all those days and miles, I know exactly how he must have felt the moment he penned those words.
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