Texas Tech head coach blasts USC, Lincoln Riley, for poor attendance at LA Coliseum in Week Zero
Joey Maguire said Texas Tech fans are tough enough to show up in the heat, taking a not-so-subtle shot at USC's sparse LA Coliseum attendance.
TL;DR
- USC's home opener against San Jose State had low attendance due to a noon kickoff, extreme heat, and high humidity.
- Commentators and analysts criticized USC's attendance, comparing it unfavorably to other schools like Florida.
- Texas Tech head coach Joey Maguire praised his team's fans for showing up in the heat, subtly criticizing USC.
- The article argues that USC's attendance issues are influenced by avoidable weather, competition for entertainment, LA's traffic and parking, stadium accessibility, and ticket prices.
- Unlike fans in places like Lubbock or Gainesville, where attending games in uncomfortable weather is often necessary, USC fans have more options to avoid poor conditions.