Thursday, October 8, 2009

LSU to deal Florida many disadvantages on Saturday night

LSU public address announcer Dan Borne knows just what to say to stir up 92,000 or so rabid Tiger fans. Shortly before each nighttime kickoff, in his smooth, resonant voice, he proclaims, "It's Saturday night in Death Valley." The mystique surrounding Saturday night games in Tiger Stadium is undeniable. If its effect on the actual outcomes of games is more perceived than real, one could argue that data supports the hypothesis that perception and reality aren't all that far apart....more

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