In a recent press article, Coach Pittman of the Arkansas football team avoided directly addressing the fact that the majority of their early games this season will be played away from home. Despite this reluctance, he hinted at potential benefits of starting the season on the road. Last season, the team struggled at their home field, Razorback Stadium, but showed resilience and impressive performances on the road, nearly defeating big-name SEC opponents like LSU and Florida.
While traditionally, home advantage is considered strong in college football, recent seasons have shown that Arkansas performs better away from home. This year, the team will face a challenging schedule with early away games, potentially benefiting from a “road warrior” mentality. If Arkansas can maintain their success on the road, they have the opportunity to build momentum and improve upon their disappointing home performances from last season.
Starting the season with multiple away games could be a blessing in disguise for Arkansas, offering them the chance to gain momentum and secure victories. The team’s ability to perform well on the road suggests that they may be able to capitalize on this early schedule and potentially turn last season’s struggles at home into success this year.
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