@atm8705 It's basically home field advantage, but sometimes USC loses home games (like to Stanford), but they practice at their own facilities. It would be like Penn State playing their bowl game at Mansion Park in Altoona, PA and calling it a neutral site.
As the guy commented in the video, playing a weaker schedule doesn't allow the team to see kinks in the armor. Had the secondary been exposed earlier in the year, I am sure the coaching staff would have developed different schemes to compensate. Just some thoughts.
Yeah they do have the advantage of not travelling and being close to home, but same goes for Florida. They just beat Oklahoma after very little travel, but USC did lose to Texas so it's possible to disregard the home field "advantage" at times I guess....
You don't think it's fair that USC gets to play at home in every bowl game?
1. It's not home; USC plays in South Central Los Angeles while the Rose Bowl is in Pasadena. I mean, just ask Texas; they didn't seem to have a problem winning.
2. USC has played/won bowl games on the road. Carson Palmer led USC to a victory in the 2002-03 Orange Bowl over Iowa, and USC won the national championship in 2005 by beating Oklahoma 55-19 in the Orange Bowl in Miami.
Penn State's been playing not to lose for a long time, unfortunately. Last I saw any killer instinct in Penn State was 1997, but after that Michigan loss, they turned into a different team, and somehow lost by 35 points to MSU that year, and then Enis and Juvicius were suspended for the Citrus Bowl (and Penn State played not to lose). Ever since then, despite some shining moments (like the 49-18 win over a good Michigan State), Penn State has always found a way to slip into a shell.
I agree. I couldn't believe how poor Bradly prepared. I guess I can't discredit him, but come on.... they were just exposing the secondary with post routes all game... no adjustments.... Yes, the whole "neutral site" deal is a joke. I know.... That's how Penn State is. Wish they would be more aggressive. The more you put up you more you can gain, along with that you could also lose.... Yes.... Honestly there were simply too many mistakes to beat a more athletic team.
Home field or not, the better team always wins.
Home field is an advantage only win the teams are close in personnel.
modblogger1 2 months ago
@atm8705 It's basically home field advantage, but sometimes USC loses home games (like to Stanford), but they practice at their own facilities. It would be like Penn State playing their bowl game at Mansion Park in Altoona, PA and calling it a neutral site.
MVillani1985 1 year ago
As the guy commented in the video, playing a weaker schedule doesn't allow the team to see kinks in the armor. Had the secondary been exposed earlier in the year, I am sure the coaching staff would have developed different schemes to compensate. Just some thoughts.
1usc2 2 years ago
Yeah they do have the advantage of not travelling and being close to home, but same goes for Florida. They just beat Oklahoma after very little travel, but USC did lose to Texas so it's possible to disregard the home field "advantage" at times I guess....
atm8705 2 years ago
Iam not posting to take away from Usc great program. I feel they can win anywhere they play but you have to admit they have home field advantage
hawkman2111 2 years ago
You don't think it's fair that USC gets to play at home in every bowl game?
1. It's not home; USC plays in South Central Los Angeles while the Rose Bowl is in Pasadena. I mean, just ask Texas; they didn't seem to have a problem winning.
2. USC has played/won bowl games on the road. Carson Palmer led USC to a victory in the 2002-03 Orange Bowl over Iowa, and USC won the national championship in 2005 by beating Oklahoma 55-19 in the Orange Bowl in Miami.
Just sayin
atm8705 2 years ago
I know USC is a better team but i still think its not fair they get to play at home in every bowl game.
hawkman2111 2 years ago
Penn State's been playing not to lose for a long time, unfortunately. Last I saw any killer instinct in Penn State was 1997, but after that Michigan loss, they turned into a different team, and somehow lost by 35 points to MSU that year, and then Enis and Juvicius were suspended for the Citrus Bowl (and Penn State played not to lose). Ever since then, despite some shining moments (like the 49-18 win over a good Michigan State), Penn State has always found a way to slip into a shell.
MVillani1985 2 years ago
I agree. I couldn't believe how poor Bradly prepared. I guess I can't discredit him, but come on.... they were just exposing the secondary with post routes all game... no adjustments.... Yes, the whole "neutral site" deal is a joke. I know.... That's how Penn State is. Wish they would be more aggressive. The more you put up you more you can gain, along with that you could also lose.... Yes.... Honestly there were simply too many mistakes to beat a more athletic team.
spamuel615 2 years ago