Opening Game Impact and Position Advantages

Andy Lyons | Getty ImagesCountdown to kickoff has gone from days to hours. By now, the new Commonwealth Stadium will likely be sold out. That’s a good thing. Now to the important stuff: the actual football game.

As you’ve previously read on KSR, I’m not much on rah rah. I rely more on personnel and statistical analysis. But there are instances when emotions can highly impact the outcome of a football game. This post will analyze emotions, strategic schedule placement, and a position group analysis.

EMOTIONS

Nerves

Logic says UK will have more nerve issues due to the high number of first year players and christening the new Commonwealth Stadium.Louisiana has played SEC opponents on the road…