Yep. SoS really has no bearing on success. Lots of people buy into it because the media jacks it up. He makes a good point however. We've known who were playing for months. Only the NFL could turn something we already know into a three hour program.
I believe that it's the coaching staffs responsibility, regardless of the schedule, to have their team prepared each week. Time, place, day, sure they have influence but what it really comes down to is preparations. If you are truly the superior team and have prepared appropriately, all other factors are irrelevant