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ForestCityWRX t1_j6bp4g6 wrote

It stems from being in your home city. Not having to travel. Playing in the stadium you’re used to. Sleeping in your own bed that week. Fans will be much louder and on your side as well.

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eat_quantum_potatoes t1_j6c6900 wrote

I think it’s been shown from people who study sports statistics that the main effect is that referees and umpires hate getting booed too much. So they are nicer to the home team

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ForestCityWRX t1_j6csqxb wrote

You’re right! Coaches will often tell players to commit a hold, or some other penalty on the play after a flag has been thrown. The refs don’t want to call back to back penalties on the home team for that reason.

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