Road Field Advantage
May 17th, 2009
Former Bucs great Warren Sapp claims playing on the road was easier than playing at the CITS, or Tampa Stadium.
Joe was rereading the NFL.com chat former Bucs great Warren Sapp had last week and something really jumped at Joe: Sapp claims there is no such thing as a home game advantage. Rather, he preferred road games.
Andy, Valencia, Calif.: When you played, what was the worst temptation you faced while on the road: Missing curfew, gambling, beer, all-you-can-eat buffet or women?
Warren Sapp, NFL Network: Nothing. It was a business trip. I was there for a game, in and out. Easier on the road, there is actually less distractions. We’re like cattle on the road, we all herd together, do what we have to do and come back. At home there is distractions of tickets and family, etc.
All his life Joe has heard about what a home crowd can do for a team. This is eye-opening for Joe to read that some players would rather play on the road. Interesting.
May 17th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Hey joe, Do you know why the Bucs never play a game in their throwback jerseys like other teams do?
May 17th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Hi Nick:
The Bucs are scheduled to break out the orange jerseys this season for a game. Which one Joe isn’t sure but he’ll check on that for you.
Good question.
May 17th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
careful what you wish for is all I have to say…….
May 17th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
For those of us not so Fair Weather Fans, We would enjoy the throwback. It reminds of a time when every year was about hope even if it was futile for a lot of those years. Especially the Richard Williamson and Leeman Bennett years. But boy those Mckay and Wyche years were exciting. When asked about his teams execution in a losing effort John Mckay replied ” My teams Execution? I’m All For It!” then staunchly walked off.
May 17th, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Lol I understand what your saying rasta unfortinatley lol. I just think it would be cool to go back to the creamsicle jerseys just like the other teams. Thanks for the quick response Joe. Love the site… take care……
May 17th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
I’m in favor of it as long as I can see….James Wilder catch a swing pass…..Mike Washington return punts….LeeRoy and Dewey…Parnell loft it to Morris Owens…
Hugh Green rule the field…..Ricky Bell run into hell ….
Doug Williams run 60 yards chasing down one of his INT’s on the gimp knee Culverhouse used as an excuse not to pay him…..I’m tired but there is much much more…..you can never go back….trust me if one could a football game is not what I’d be thinking about doing…..
😉
May 17th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Somewhere, possibly buried in his dad’s attic, Joe has a Kevin House jersey.
May 17th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Somewhere, possibly buried in his dad’s attic, Joe has a Kevin House jersey.
run Rachel……run…..