The Iowa Barnstormers - Fond of the Road?

Last Friday in Pittsburgh, the Iowa Barnstormers improved to a 2-2 record. The 2012 Stormers are 2-0 on the road, and 0-2 at home. At this point in the season, 7 teams are winless at home, and of those 7, the Barnstormers have the second best record. The best record goes to the Soul, who have only played one home game so far this year.

In the two games the Barnstormers have played at home, both have have featured an embarrassing second half collapse by the Barnstormers. They were outscored 28-14 in the fourth quarter against the Blaze, and dropped a 33-21 halftime lead to the Chicago Rush in overtime.

Home attendance hasn't been a problem this year, either. Both games have featured a crowd of over 8000. According to Areanfan.com, the Barnstormers are 8th in average home attendance, and are over the league average. Most of the teams above them in attendance average are huge market teams, so that the Stormers rank so highly is a testament to the dedication of the fans. Not only that, but Arenafootball.com ranked the Barnstormers as the second hardest arena to play in as an away team.

We've already hosted the undefeated Chicago Rush, a game that is always an important divisional game for the Stormers. At .500 after four games, can the Barnstormers make a playoff run if they can't win big games at home? Remains to be seen.


-Shard
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