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 had low attendance due to extreme heat, a noon kickoff, and the LA Coliseum's challenging logistics.
- Texas Tech coach Joey Maguire praised his team's fans for showing up in heat, subtly criticizing USC's sparse crowd.
- The article argues that Texas Tech and Florida fans attend games in heat out of necessity due to climate, unlike USC fans who can avoid outlier heatwaves.
- Factors such as USC's ticket prices, competition for entertainment in LA, and a high percentage of international students uninterested in football are suggested as reasons for low attendance.
- LA's traffic, parking issues, and stadium security are cited as further deterrents for attending USC games.