August 24, 2005
Top Ten College Home Fields
Home field advantage: some teams have it, some teams don't. When Oklahoma at Baylor, there's more red in the stands than green. On the other hand, few visiting teams survive a trip to LSU, Ohio State and Oregon - often because of the advantage home teams can have with their fans.
Rivals.com has a run down of the teams with the biggest home field advantage:
1) 1. Lane Stadium (Virginia Tech)
Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va., doesn't blow people away by the brute strength of a massive stadium, but with knowledgeable fans that always reach a frenzied pitch at the right time, the Hokies make the most of their numbers.Every good stadium has at least one end designed for deafening noise levels, and the enclosed South End Zone at Lane Stadium fits the bill perfectly. Holding more than 11,000 screaming Virginia Tech fans, the section amplifies noise and renders audibles useless. That's not to mention the isolation factor. With the nearest major airport nearly 45 minutes away, opponents' fans are never out in force at Lane Stadium.
The X-factor: Beamer Ball
The hard-nosed Hokies are never outhustled. With the most intense special teams unit in college football year-in and year-out -- not to mention the defense's penchant for scoring points -- there's never a dull moment at a game in Blacksburg.
Capacity: 66,233
2) LSU
3) Ohio State
4) Florida
5) Penn State
6) Oregon
7) Texas A&M
8) Wisconsin
9) Florida State
10) Auburn
It's interesting to see some teams with awesome home game experiences, like Tennessee, West Virginia & Michigan, missing the list. That said, outside of Auburn, it's hard to argue with anyone that did make the list.
Hat Tip: Buckeye Commentary
Comments:
boifromtroy said:
posted on August 24, 2005 1:45 PM — 66.134.232.250 — link — abuse?
Then again, there's one school that hasn't lost at home since...2001...and they're not on the list!
Granted, I think that's more about the coach and the team, 'cause the Coliseum sucks.
Jarred said:
posted on August 24, 2005 4:17 PM — 12.178.129.216 — link — abuse?
This doesn't have anything to do with the headline, but they took off the post a comment box on the realignment page. so here it goes.
Every year people get mad at the BCS and this is just my idea of how to fix it and straighten up conferences.
The ACC ought to have went with a North-South format that would make more sense. They needed a way to keep Duke and NC basketball playing each other and FSU-Miami football in seperate divisions so they could meet in the championship game played in, guess where, Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, but anyway. Geographically heres a plan
North- BC, Maryland, VT, Virginia, Duke, Wake Forest
South- Miami, FSU, GT, Clemson, NC, NC State
The NC schools are interchangeableThe Big East ought to add the four independents and split into divisions such as
West- Notre Dame, Pitt, West Virginia, Cincinatti, Louisville, South Florida
East- Syracuse, Navy, Army, Rutgers, Connecticut, TempleIowa State ought to join its' rival Iowa in the Big 11 to create
West-Iowa, Iowa State, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Northwestern
East-Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State, Indiana, PurdueMaybe Air Force could join the Big 12 North divion to make
North-Air Force, Colorado, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, Kansas State
South-Baylor, Texas, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Oklahoma, Oklahoma StateIf Stanford would cooperate the PAC-10 could add BYU and UTAH to form
West-Washington, Washington State, Oregon, Oregon State, Stanford, California
East-USC, UCLA, BYU, UTAH, Arizona, Arizona StateC-USA could add TCU, LA TECH, and North Texas to the west, send UTEP back to the WAC and move Tulane to the East so it would look like this
West-Tulsa, TCU, SMU, North Texas, Rice, Houston, LA TECH
East-Tulane, Memphis, Southern Miss, Marshall, UAB, East Carolina, Central FloridaUTEP and the WAC could rejoin the MWC to create
West-Hawaii, San Diego State, Fresno State, San Jose State, Nevada, Idaho, Boise State
East-UTEP, New Mexico, New Mexico State, Colorado State, Wyoming, Utah State, UNLVThe SEC is in great shape so they stay unchanged.
The Sun Belt would stay the same except for the loss of North Texas, who dominates this league anyway, and serve kind like an entry level league besides no national champ is going to come from this conference
Much of the same for the MAC14 teams in the WAC and C-USA may seem like a lot but they are used to it.
No major changes would take place and schools woiuld largely be playing teams they have histories and play anyway.A playoff system would be easily derived from this.
Take the 8 major conference Champions maybe to add a little more incentive (Last year for example, may have the wrong team listed)
ACC-Virgina Tech
SEC-Auburn
Big East-(was BC but I'll say Louisville)
Conference USA-(Louiville, but putting Memphis)
Big 12-Oklahoma
Big 10-Michigan?
PAC 10-USC
WAC/MWC-Boise state(Utah would be in PAC-10)Take Each champions rank (BSC, Media poll, or whatever) and seed them based on there rank.
If a conference fails to produce a ranked champion all the seeds would move up then the highest ranking non champion wuuld then be given the 8th seed for instance last year it would have been Texas. So what do you think?gaffbag said:
posted on August 24, 2005 5:32 PM — 138.88.185.69 — link — abuse?
I love Michigan, but from all of the anecdotal evidence I have heard The Big House, despite its capacity, never actually gets that loud and you don't feel the same degree of intensity because of its design (relatively flat and spread out, one layer instead of tiered, etc). If it were a more cavernous arena with fans all on top of one another I have no doubt the advantage would be quite different.
G.Jones said:
posted on August 24, 2005 5:42 PM — 128.227.51.5 — link — abuse?
Jarred...
The ACC divisions are 1)Football only
2)Designed to maintain longstanding series.North and South doesn't work because the South Division would be brutal.
While the North would be an absolute cakewalk.How many times would VPI win that division?
Besides if you put the line geographically State and Wake are a tad further south than Dook and UNC.The divisions make sense, just not to the naked eye.
G. said:
posted on August 24, 2005 5:43 PM — 128.227.51.5 — link — abuse?
Jarred...
The ACC divisions are 1)Football only
2)Designed to maintain longstanding series.North and South doesn't work because the South Division would be brutal.
While the North would be an absolute cakewalk.How many times would VPI win that division?
Besides if you put the line geographically State and Wake are a tad further south than Dook and UNC.The divisions make sense, just not to the naked eye.
Jarred said:
posted on August 24, 2005 6:43 PM — 12.178.129.216 — link — abuse?
Also I missed the geography line without looking at a map, besides they were interchangeable anyway. The idea was for each conference to have an undisputed champion and a lucrative championship game and divisions with the same number of teams. Plus I made up the lists of all of the schools from memory. Not bad for a guy who follows primarily one conference.
posted on August 24, 2005 7:42 PM — 69.255.36.102 — link — abuse?Josh Crockett said:
I'm all about the Hokie props, but the rationale given makes no sense. Lane was deafening before the SEZ was constructed, and in fact, last year opposing fans sat in part of the SEZ. It helps hold noise in, yes, but it's not nearly the center of noise -- the student-dominated North end zone and the partially-student east stands are the keys there.
The "geographic isolation" bit is a total crock, too -- WVU, UVa and Marshall always bring good crowds. The reason you don't often see many visiting fans at Lane is that with a capacity of just over 66K, and a few thousand season ticket requests being turned away this year, we don't have many tickets left to offer the opposition. The teams that do bring fans usually get them in via friends and family having Hokie connections.
CU Raper said:
posted on August 24, 2005 10:30 PM — 71.33.195.155 — link — abuse?
I don't know why colorado isn't on the list. You can party all the time, be drunk at the game, throw all kinds of things at the opposing fans and their players and not get arrested for it. Great place to be if you are an idiot, which all cu fans are.
Another Andrew said:
posted on August 25, 2005 10:51 AM — 205.188.116.199 — link — abuse?
Stop arguing with the list. For one thing, it is only one organization's opinion, and not absolute fact. The only absolute fact is that Ohio State is rightly in the top 3. Screw that team from up north and screw Rocky Top.
Aaron said:
posted on August 25, 2005 10:53 AM — 138.163.0.43 — link — abuse?
This is not accurate. Home field advantage in and of itself means little. Home field advantage coupled with a good football team does mean something. Penn State does not have an imposing stadium right now because regardless of how hyped up the fans are the team sucks.
CumberlandAve said:
posted on August 25, 2005 2:03 PM — 24.215.202.246 — link — abuse?
Hey guys,
I'm a UT alumnus and Vols' fan, but let's face reality regarding Neyland Stadium in recent years. I have the utmost respect for UT fans and the great UT football tradition at Neyland Stadium. However, the Vols have not been too intimidating at home since 2002. Consider the recent losses in Knoxville.
2004
11/06/04 UT lost to Notre Dame 17-13
10/02/04 UT lost to Auburn 34-10
2003
10/11/03 UT lost to Georgia 41-14
2002
11/19/02 UT lost to Miami 26-3
10/26/02 UT lost to Bama 34-14
* 10/15/02 UT took 6 overtimes to beat Arkansas
9/21/02 UT lost to Florida 30-13
No wonder Neyland Stadium did not make the Top 10. home fields. There has been little home field advantage for the Vols in big games in recent years. Let's hope this trend ends in 2005.
HAWKFAN said:
posted on August 25, 2005 2:52 PM — 69.18.40.194 — link — abuse?
Im an iowa fan, so my opinion is biased. But, if Im not mistaken the hawkeyes currently have one of the longest home winning streaks in the country right now. Opposing teams have openly admitted their hatred toward historic kinnick stadium. Just ask the buckeyes, badgers, and wolverines.
hawkfan said:
posted on August 25, 2005 2:53 PM — 69.18.40.194 — link — abuse?
Im an iowa fan, so my opinion is biased. But, if Im not mistaken the hawkeyes currently have one of the longest home winning streaks in the country right now. Opposing teams have openly admitted their hatred toward historic kinnick stadium. Just ask the buckeyes, badgers, and wolverines.
posted on August 25, 2005 9:03 PM — link — abuse?
It looks like all the schools listed actually have records above .500 which rules out South Carolina.
Jeremy Collins said:
posted on August 26, 2005 1:42 PM — 167.239.197.202 — link — abuse?
There is nothing like going up to good ole Morgantown (VT HATES TO GO THERE) and watching the game with the craziest football fans around try it you'll see.
Jessica said:
posted on August 26, 2005 5:44 PM — 205.188.116.199 — link — abuse?
I know I am a girl, but I happen to know quite a bit about college football. I think that this top ten list forgot to mention one powerhouse team over the last ten years, the Nebraska Cornhuskers. I know they have not been amazing the last couple years, but even Lee Corso said gameday in Lincoln compares to no other stadium! Memorial Stadium has had over 250 consecutive sell out games . . .
Tomas said:
posted on August 30, 2005 3:10 AM — 68.21.174.245 — link — abuse?
I too am a biased Iowa alum, however... I've seen their decent mid 90s teams get smacked by OSU, PSU, and Mich constantly. Nowadays they have an 18 game home winning streak. You gotta give em points for painting the visitor's locker room pink. Definitely Top 20, maybe Top 15, but not Top 10.
Also RE: Penn State at #5 - Iowa won the last 3 games there vs the Nitts... then again so have most teams the last 5 years. Insert requisite "Beaver" joke here.
posted on August 30, 2005 7:50 PM — link — abuse?
Jake,
From what I've heard from friends who went to a game at the Big House, it may be the quietest 110K anywhere. The list is about quality not quantity.
posted on August 30, 2005 10:02 PM — link — abuse?
If football season doesn't get here soon, I fear Jake is going to make a lifesize replica of the Michigan Stadium using nothing but coffee stirs.
posted on August 30, 2005 10:07 PM — link — abuse?
If football season doesn't get here soon, I fear Jake is going to make a lifesize replica of the Michigan Stadium using nothing but coffee stirs.
jesse said:
posted on September 2, 2005 3:47 AM — 66.223.208.241 — link — abuse?
I know that Oregon is VERRY,VERRY loud dispite the fact that thay only hold 60,000 peaple.
I have been to a lot of football games in both NFL and collage and Oregon is hands down the loudest I have ever been in.I beleave that anyone that plays at oregon had better be ready for some noise.Wen michigan played there thay lost to a poor team because thay were not use to the noise.I hope that my trojans wont do the same.jesse said:
posted on September 2, 2005 3:48 AM — 66.223.208.241 — link — abuse?
I know that Oregon is VERRY,VERRY loud dispite the fact that thay only hold 60,000 peaple.
I have been to a lot of football games in both NFL and collage and Oregon is hands down the loudest I have ever been in.I beleave that anyone that plays at oregon had better be ready for some noise.Wen michigan played there thay lost to a poor team because thay were not use to the noise.I hope that my trojans wont do the same.jesse said:
posted on September 2, 2005 4:14 PM — 66.223.208.241 — link — abuse?
The trojans are the best team in the country at this point in time.it would be no fun if your team won all the time.Thay may be good,thay may be bad next year but to say thay suck is a childish comment.What i was saying was that because of the noise that duck fans make that oregon is the only team that MIGHT upset us. P.S.-trojans may suck tomorrow,but your team sucks today.lol-lol-lol.
jesse said:
posted on September 2, 2005 4:15 PM — 66.223.208.241 — link — abuse?
The trojans are the best team in the country at this point in time.it would be no fun if your team won all the time.Thay may be good,thay may be bad next year but to say thay suck is a childish comment.What i was saying was that because of the noise that duck fans make that oregon is the only team that MIGHT upset us. P.S.-trojans may suck tomorrow,but your team sucks today.lol-lol-lol.
Purduebliss said:
posted on September 6, 2005 7:05 AM — 71.98.98.227 — link — abuse?
I've been to Beaver Stadium(Penn State), even if PSU is a horrible team, no one wants to head there for an away game b/c when u have that many people it's freaking loud. How is Notre Dame Stadium not on here? The history of the stadium alone tends to freak out the opponent's team!
MrClean said:
posted on September 10, 2005 7:33 AM — 205.188.116.199 — link — abuse?
The Big House missing the list shouldn't be a big suprise.
Most fans there are there to be seen. Despite the size they never get that loud. i have heard the Ohio State fans at a u of m/Ohio State make more noise that the localsduckgirl said:
posted on September 20, 2005 5:05 AM — 66.223.208.241 — link — abuse?
I am not sure if our ducks are good enough to beat U.S.C.,but I know that every duck fan will be screaming untill thay blow blood vessles in thear heads.Autzen stadium is loud because we love our ducks.Win,loose live or die we love to see our ducks and will scream and cheere no matter what.
GO DUCKS!!!!!kyle said:
posted on September 22, 2005 1:02 PM — 137.45.146.169 — link — abuse?
Virginia Tech at number 1??? I've been to Tech games and it sucks, im sorry but the hokie poky 4 times in one game isnt that intimidating. Also the fact that they are ranked higher than Texas A&M!!! Who the hell made this list. A&M games are the loudest most insane thing you will ever experience. Nothing compares to 83,000 fans yelling the same thing at one time. I dont know about these other schools but i know that tech should not even be on this list, thier games remind me of my high school.
Stryke11 said:
posted on September 22, 2005 10:44 PM — 24.5.103.54 — link — abuse?
Cal will be playing Oregon at Autzen this year, after narrowly beating them last year at Memorial. I hope it's not so loud that it scares our new QB. He still seems a little skitish at this point, and he hasn't been up against a tough team yet. Luckily we have some good running backs to pick up the slack.
I love how people get all passionate about being the loudest stadium, as if that's a compliment. All it really means is that there isn't anything else to do on a Saturday so everyone is at the game. This is why the south is so good at football. :)
duckgirl said:
posted on September 22, 2005 11:44 PM — 66.223.208.241 — link — abuse?
Its not that we dont have anything to do on saterday,its that we dont want to do anything but go to the games on saterday.When you go to the pre-game fetival there is live music, team spirit and beer. It feels like we cant loose. I wish that were the case. Duck fans Know that we can help our team to victory and if we cant we will scream trying. Cal.'s head coach knows first hand how loud it is in Oregon and I am sure that he has prepared his team the best one can. He is a good coach.
Tigerfan said:
posted on September 23, 2005 11:36 AM — 70.180.42.94 — link — abuse?
Im gald to see LSU at number two. Whoever has been in Death Valley on Saturday nights will agree that its amazing the noise level and excitment of 92,000 cajuns. I'd like to see any hokie pokie hill-billys compete with that. Tiger Stadium is definatly rocking on game days and have a very good home winnig percentage esspesially for playing in the toughest conference in the nation. GEAUX TIGERS
posted on September 24, 2005 10:27 PM — 66.186.235.209 — link — abuse?
its amazing the noise level and excitment of 92,000 cajuns
Except that it's not anywhere close to that. Cajuns-- or even people with some Cajun ancestory-- make up a rather small percentage of the population of Louisiana. Sorry to nitpick, but I really hate labels and generalizations.
duckgirl said:
posted on September 25, 2005 6:14 AM — 66.223.208.241 — link — abuse?
Well i guess it wasent ment to be. The ducks played hard and never gave up. The crowd made alot of noise that caused some penaties but it wasent enough. We love our ducks through thick amd thin. Win or lose we love our ducks and will be back next game to cheer and screem. I can tell you in one word what makes a stadium great;HART!
P.S.-GO DUCKS!!!!!!!ARE YOU KIDDING said:
posted on September 28, 2005 11:52 PM — 68.232.177.103 — link — abuse?
THIS IS REDICULOUS!!!! Virginia Tech at #1?? Corse must have done this- that is probably the lamest number 1 pick out there!!!
What about Tennesee, LSU, Michigan, Alabama, West Virginia, Penn State, Auburn, I mean come on- Va Tech??? noooo way- they shouldnt even be in the top 20
HokieHockeyPlayr said:
posted on October 13, 2005 12:44 AM — 24.131.239.65 — link — abuse?
Here is what both LSU and Texas A&M have in common: Both have come into the LANE in the past 4 years and gone home with a blowout loss. Not only that, but an undermanned VT squad walked into Kyle Field (the week after blasting LSU) and beat the Aggies, so lose the atittude. I have all the respect for the fans from these two schools. They were a good bunch of people and the games were a good time, but look at the matchups. Hell, when A&M came to town, they braved a hurricane with us, those are some great fans.
Oh yeah, as for Miami, I have one thing to say 7 of the last 10, 7 of the last 10, we have the U's number, and we have had it for the past decade.Go Hokies
no biased said:
posted on October 23, 2005 1:16 AM — 66.169.4.120 — link — abuse?
Yes all of those stadiums are great. Where is Clemson's Death Valley? I know all of yall are thinking oh LSU is the real Death Valley. Check it...Clemson has better winning oercentage at home. For the Miami game this year it got to 124 decibels. I have been fortunate to go to an Oregon football game and it was extremely loud. The stadium is shaped perfectly to trap the noise. Clemson has enclosed the west endzone and will have seats there for FSU game so watch out for the tigers it will be extremely loud. SWAMP OVERRATED AND SO IS DOAK CAMPBELL.
GO GATORS said:
posted on October 25, 2005 6:16 PM — 152.163.100.139 — link — abuse?
THE SWAMP is the loudest and every1 knows that.kirk herbsreit says it too.Every1 in florida is a gator fan.thats y we fill up the stands so well.GO GATORS. ppl r not understanding, so what if ur stadium is small,DEAL WITH IT.we arent gonna give u sympathy points 4 it.the only small stadium that really deserves it is oregon.so what if va tech fans kno something.its how loud u are not educated.miami has only sold out 3 times in the last 4 years. where florida has sold out the last 13 years.miami only has ake fans.along w/ texas.if lsu cant be as loud in the day time they shouldnt be ne1's list.tennessee fans can b really quiet.back in 2002 when we were beating them we could hear a frustrates vol fan slamming a stall door in the bathroom,a few section away.i salute kevin donahue he's a nole and even he admits that gator fans are the loudest.ROCK THE SWAMP
Swampthing said:
posted on October 26, 2005 4:42 PM — 152.163.100.139 — link — abuse?
the florida gators have the best home field advantage in the country.hands down.i am from tallahassee.and i went to UF.half of the people in tallahassee are gator fans.well almost half.about 55/45.
have any of you ever been to a miami game?the orange bowl isnt even filled half way up.its rediculous how all these people are wearing miami hurricane hates, and dont even go to any of their games.their fans are fake.the SEC is the best conference in all of college football.there is consistently sec teams in the top 25.as well as their fans.they have the most fans in all of college football.
if you havent ever been to a game at the swamp in gainesville,u have to go.the stadium is unbeleivable the whole game!u would never imagine.being in the student section when its the 4th quarter and its a close game!u have to get there.it is the best atmosphere in all of college football.this past year when we beat tennessee,my best friend had an earache till wednesday.i have been to 1 night game at LSU, and yes they are medium loud but nothing compared to the swamp!1 place that really cant get any noise is doak campbell stadium.every1 is doing the tomahawk chop but no1 is singing it!it is pathetic.all the noise part is coming from heir band.they shouldnt be on ne1's list!CHRIS LEAK 4 PRESIDENT!
duckman said:
posted on November 5, 2005 7:47 PM — 66.223.208.241 — link — abuse?
Well we pulled out the win and in the post game interview with Mike Bolloti he thanked the crowd for all the noise. The teams were mached well enough that if it had been played in Cal. it might have went the other way.
JT said:
posted on November 11, 2005 3:34 PM — 63.228.165.18 — link — abuse?
1) Michigan
2) Notre Dame
3) Ohio State
4) Florida State
5) Texas A&M "12th Man"
6) Hawaii (always nice weather, long travel, and almost NO opposing fans)
7) Iowa & The Pink Lockerooms
8) Penn State
9) Syracuse (It gets loud in the dome.)
10) Boise State and the Ugly Turf and Preferably in Snowduckman said:
posted on November 11, 2005 8:49 PM — 66.223.208.241 — link — abuse?
Autzen avg. attendance is 8.2% OVER THE SELLOUT MARK. Evean last year when we had a VERRY bad seasone we more than sold out every game. WE are expanding Autzen next year and I bet we still will sell out the standing room only. GO DUCKS!!!
duckman said:
posted on November 23, 2005 3:44 AM — 66.223.208.241 — link — abuse?
Someone should give us some detail on why he thinks the list sucks. Someone should give us some attendance numbers or home win average numbers or personal experiences. If Someone can’t do this than Someone should SHUT THE HELL UP!!!
Chuck said:
posted on April 7, 2006 12:50 AM — 67.101.66.179 — link — abuse?
There is no way in hell V-tech should be #1. Granted they beat LSU about 4 years ago, but it was the first game of the season and we played flat. It had nothing to do with 60,000 fans. Hell, LSU's spring game feels like the atmosphere at a virginia tech home game. You have got to be kidding me. Your conference is overrated to. Did anyone see that azz kicking that LSU put on Miami at the Peach Bowl? Give me a break. Also anyone ever heard of the earthquake game? That was where it was so loud in death valley, it measured on the richter scale. I give props to V-tech's program, but until your school steps up and builds a STADIUM, don't pump your chest with 60,000 fans. GEAUX SEC!!
So Cal Clippers said:
posted on April 8, 2006 2:04 PM — 204.62.104.195 — link — abuse?
Chuck, Im not sure what Rivals.com's criteria was exactly, but in terms of actual "homefield advantage" VTech is up there - that is, in terms of against the number, actual results on the field - not "the crowd size", etc
College Fan said:
posted on May 24, 2006 12:44 AM — 68.113.184.22 — link — abuse?
No Michigan,Tennessee,Nebraska, V Tech #1, what are you on, V Tech top 10 not number one those 3 right there are infront of V tech, let alone Florida, LSU, Flr. St. V Tech hard place to play but not number one. V Tech is 8,9, or 10.
Defensive Minded Nebraskan said:
posted on May 26, 2006 1:02 AM — 216.170.36.132 — link — abuse?
I know my vote is partial... but honestly ALL games since the 64 season have been sold out, and visitors hardly get seats... as well as an NCAA record for longest home winning streak that spanned almost 10 years... a no brainer to me. I just hope the huskers can regain some of that luster from years (just a few) past
Tomcat said:
posted on May 27, 2006 4:14 AM — 68.90.164.184 — link — abuse?
Hey guys I Should have omited Missu. Moved The Swamp in After A&M . Need to put Folson Feild on the list too because they throw bottles at ya in Colorado.Their team might not win, but their fans will wup ya. Hookem-Horns
P.S. Razorback Stadium needs to be on the list as well.Defensive Minded Nebraskan said:
posted on May 27, 2006 5:48 AM — 68.13.180.209 — link — abuse?
So... a real "poll" is whomever gets the drunkest before, during and after the game? if it isn't the sea of red, then it must be the seminoles "war chant"... but all crowd noise aside... for a team (not fan) i think that the best home field advantage would go to colorado (thin air) or any deep south team(humid heat) psychologically however... it could go to USC drone of the team song, or again... the sea of red. Since no one has specified the type of advantage... or even a broad scope of requirements, anyone and no one could be right... every stadium has an advantage, whether its noise... psychological... the field surface itsself... wind... elevation... history... win percentage (at home) and all of this doesn't even include the time frome for said teams... but i'll take a realistic "whack" at it. The last 20 years: Nebraska Last 10: Nebraska Last 5: USC Last 2: Wisconsin/LSU/Penn state and last and never least last season alone: LSU
Defensive Minded Nebraskan said:
posted on May 27, 2006 6:04 AM — 68.13.180.209 — link — abuse?
So... a real "poll" is whomever gets the drunkest before, during and after the game? if it isn't the sea of red, then it must be the seminoles "war chant"... but all crowd noise aside... for a team (not fan) i think that the best home field advantage would go to colorado (thin air) or any deep south team(humid heat) psychologically however... it could go to USC drone of the team song, or again... the sea of red. Since no one has specified the type of advantage... or even a broad scope of requirements, anyone and no one could be right... every stadium has an advantage, whether its noise... psychological... the field surface itsself... wind... elevation... history... win percentage (at home) and all of this doesn't even include the time frome for said teams... but i'll take a realistic "whack" at it. The last 20 years: Nebraska Last 10: Nebraska Last 5: USC Last 2: Wisconsin/LSU/Penn state and last and never least last season alone: LSU
patches said:
posted on June 7, 2006 8:21 PM — 208.180.142.169 — link — abuse?
All of you Texas Tech guys bad-mouthing A&M are insane to think that your stadium is even in the ballpark with the top 10. And it's like a Tech fan to talk out their ass like that. The only thing yall have going for yall is a crowd of idiots that throw shit all over the field, which is expected from a third-tier school I suppose. Kyle field deserves to be on the list, Clemson, Florida, LSU, Tennessee should be mentioned.
Lalalala said:
posted on June 8, 2006 10:35 AM — 150.216.230.184 — link — abuse?
Why are we argueing over where the LOUDEST college football stadium is... people, it is FACT that Death Valley in CLEMSON, SC is the loudest stadium in the country. 126 decibels reached against Miami in 2005. So stop argueing, there is no reason to. Heres some more...Florida fans. shut up and listen to Chris Rix.Chris Rix: "Well, Florida was loud in the Swamp. But the loudest, not only the stadium, but the loudest place I have ever been around in my life was definitely Death Valley. I was yelling at the top of my lungs in that first series and I couldn't even hear what I was saying. My voice was gone after the second series, so we had to signal everything. That place was unreal in how loud it was there and I don't think I will ever be in a louder place than playing at Clemson." not satisfied? how about Larry Coker- "The Swamp was loud, Clemson is deafening." Ease up world and give Death Valley the respect it deserves.
Clem2008 said:
posted on June 14, 2006 6:21 PM — 66.191.161.7 — link — abuse?
"In 2005, the outdoor stadium noise record of 121 decibels set by LSU fans in Tiger Stadium was broken by Clemson fans as the Tigers lost a thrilling three-overtime game to the Miami Hurricanes with a noise of 126 decibels, louder than a Boeing 747 taking off."
-Wikipedia College Football Encyclopediaclemsontiger45 said:
posted on July 3, 2006 10:35 AM — 12.214.255.19 — link — abuse?
you are crazy death valley should be in there somewhere. There is no place that has ever been louder. we hold the record for the loudest outdoor stadium. if you get inside your own 20 then you can forget about scoring.
clemsontiger45 said:
posted on July 3, 2006 10:36 AM — 12.214.255.19 — link — abuse?
You are crazy Death Valley, SC should be in there somewhere. There is no place that has ever been louder. We hold the record for the loudest outdoor stadium. If you get inside your own 20 then you can forget about scoring.
Fightin' Texas Aggie said:
posted on July 11, 2006 9:29 AM — 193.128.157.68 — link — abuse?
I would have thought that A&M would be higher on the list. Sure, others have more people (Tenn. should make that list), and some are just crazy (LSU should be #1)... but when it comes to the 12th man, Aggies are just insane. I think Clemson should be pretty close to that list as well. That said, give the Tech fans a break... they have two obstacles... first off, they live in Lubbock. Secondly, come 9/30/06, they've gotta play at Kyle.
Stephen said:
posted on July 15, 2006 12:40 AM — 74.230.33.115 — link — abuse?
Florida State and Oregon are cute picks and i do admit are respectable stadiums, but how about alabama or tennessee. As for Penn St. and Texas A&M, that looks like nostalgia to me. I know their stadiums aren't selling out in a sub par season(fair weather fans). Have any of the people that made the lists been to the South? The rest is pretty solid but the difference between Neyland stadium and the Horshoe is quite noticeable and i don't even like Tennessee
Keven said:
posted on July 24, 2006 3:58 PM — 131.204.33.78 — link — abuse?
#1 LSU - Insane. Loudest place I've ever been, bar none. The Tiger, the drunk almuni, the costumes... And the night games? Wow.
#2 Florida - Thanks to Spurrier, the Swamp is a scary place. So loud, so hot, so mean.
#3 Ohio State - Tradition, an amazing band, and crazy crazy fans.
#4 PSU - Huge, dedicated and loud alumni, the roar, and Joe Pa, who proved last year that he's still got it. Don't forget the 79% home win average.
#5 Tennessee - The last few years notwithstanding, Neyland is huge, loud, and viscious. And Rocky Top gets to you eventually.
#6 Texas A&M - Even when not a great team, the Aggies still bring it. Tradition and noise rule, can't argue with the 12th Man.
#7 FSU - The warchant, the spear, and an 89% home win average over the last 10 years.
#8 Auburn - Brutally hot, loud crazy fans, the constant underdog mentality, and an 80% home win average over the last 65 years.
#9 Michigan - It's the biggest stadium in the land. How do you argue with that?
#10 Oregon - Small but brutal, they're the craziest in the Pac 10.As an Auburn fan, I'm partial to the SEC, but I tried to be as fair as possible. I honestly think LSU and UF are the most insane places to be a visiting team.
vtstudent said:
posted on August 10, 2006 1:33 PM — 69.19.14.18 — link — abuse?
The hokies deserve some more love. The only reason you guys think its so rediculous is because you haven't been to Lane... most opposing team fans haven't. Few fans make it to blacksburg cause of its seclusion from any big airport. On top of that, come see a thursday night game at lane.
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/cwhite52/
Just watch it even if you disagree.
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posted on August 24, 2006 11:11 AM — 59.144.154.241 — link — abuse?
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Wilson said:
posted on August 31, 2006 6:52 PM — 24.151.175.61 — link — abuse?
Vol fans leave too early to make it loud when it counts. I remember being in a boat on the river watching them leave as Florida drove to win the game a few years ago. Most of the fans are yelling at Fulmer and the rest griping about the refs. It can be VERY loud at times but regular enough to be in the top 10.
Hokie-hi said:
posted on September 14, 2006 9:16 PM — 70.112.130.201 — link — abuse?
Getting back to the topic at hand, VT is extremely school-spirited, and they know how to get the fans going. Examples would be: blasting "Enter Sandman" before every game and the traditional ringing of keys on the opponents' 3rd down. It signifies a "key play." Go to a game in our Lane and you'll catch on.
Lalalala said:
posted on September 18, 2006 10:57 AM — 70.172.248.87 — link — abuse?
I love how no one ever gives any respect to Death Valley in Clemson, SC..Obviously not many "blogers" have been there. Ask anyone whos been to a BIG GAME (i.e.-FSU, Miami, BC, USC, VT, GT, older NCSU, Texas A&M, etc.) what it's like in that stadium. I'm sure that Texas A&M fans (who were there in '05) will vouch for the stadium. Ask FSU fans. Ask Miami fans. Ask around, see what is said. Or attend a big game, EVEN attend a small game and it's probably louder than 95% of the nation. Its called fan base and stadium design people.
Chris said:
posted on September 24, 2006 10:28 AM — 24.199.217.80 — link — abuse?
This is coming from a fan that spends his fall traveling to bigtime college football games. I went to the Virginia Tech/Miami game last year and the noise level didn't impress me. Granted UM throttled VT, the stadium wasn't very intimidating in the beginning of the game. Here's my top 10, in terms of the loudest stadiums:
1. Florida - student section is 40,000 strong, nothing compares
2. Penn St
3. LSU
4. Ohio St
5. Georgia
6. Wisconsin - these people are crazy
7. UCLA - if you've never been to the rose bowl, you gotta go
8. Clemson - the stadium is half buried in the ground, if the ever close off the other endzone this place will be a top 5.
9. Tennessee
10. MichiganAuburn can get loud, Oregon is awesome but just isn't that noisy, I went to USC when the weren't good so the stadium was half empty, and ND lets in too many away fans.
Charly said:
posted on September 25, 2006 6:11 PM — 70.172.248.87 — link — abuse?
My Top Ten (In terms of loudness)..from experience, blog reading from non-biased fans, players who have played, and coaches comments:
1.) Clemson- 126 decibels reached in 2005 vs Miami. West End Zone now specifically designed to rebound sound...it will be even louder. Yes, my opinion may be a little biased, but I challenge you to attend a game.
2.) Florida- comparison to Clemson-The Swamps lower bowl doesn't compare to Clemson, but the upper bowl is louder.
3.) LSU- Earthquake...Seismograph...you know the story.
4.) Texas A&M- Watch the fans sway....
5.) Tennessee- LOTS of people!!
6.) Ohio State- Almost as many people
7.) Penn State- Never been, many people say it's loud
8.) Wisconsin- Also never been, many people say it's loud
9.) Georgia- very ANNOYING loud, fans kick bleachers constantly.
10.) West Virginia
ALMOST= Michigan- heard it's fairly overated, VT, FSU, Nebraska, Auburn, Washington,
SteveO said:
posted on September 25, 2006 8:07 PM — 143.166.255.41 — link — abuse?
The new HOME FIELD advantage goes to Oregon. Forget about the fans...They have the refs in their back pocket. You cannot argue that 80,000 fans cannot make as much noise or screw a team over faster and more definite than 2 officials can. Sooners got DUCKED OVER !
Bring Brady Back MgoBlue said:
posted on September 29, 2006 1:37 PM — 216.46.212.210 — link — abuse?
hey tony!
I think all the fans with a tide box with wheels gives the away team a good laugh which causes them to release the jitters......opposite of home field advantage =) tide has square wheels =)M GO BLUE
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Andrew said:
posted on August 24, 2005 12:51 PM — 132.79.13.16 — link — abuse?Outside of Auburn? Have you ever even been to an Auburn game?