Texas Tech head coach blasts USC, Lincoln Riley, for poor attendance at LA Coliseum in Week Zero

• • Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire criticized USC for low attendance at the LA Coliseum during their Week 0 game.


• • USC reported 51,144 attendees in a 77,500 seat stadium, marking a significant low for the program.


• • McGuire contrasted the sparse Los Angeles crowd with the loyal, high-turnout fan base in Lubbock.

Context
USC defeated San Jose State in a game overshadowed by empty stadium sections and extreme heat. The low turnout represents a growing optics problem for Lincoln Riley and the USC program.

Christian Perspective
The lack of commitment from the USC crowd reflects a broader culture of apathy and lack of devotion. True community is built on showing up and fulfilling obligations even when conditions are difficult. Texas Tech fans demonstrate the virtue of steadfastness and loyalty to their local institutions.

Implications
This decline in attendance mirrors the decay of local loyalty and communal spirit in major metropolitan areas. As people become more disconnected from their immediate neighbors and traditions, the social fabric weakens. A healthy society requires people to invest deeply in their local communities and institutions.

Broader Trends
The emptiness in Los Angeles highlights the spiritual and social hollowness of coastal, liberal urban centers. These areas often prioritize individual comfort and transient lifestyles over the grit and duty required to sustain a community. This trend aligns with the broader cultural shift toward decadence and the abandonment of traditional social responsibilities.

Takeaway
Prioritize loyalty to your local community and institutions above personal convenience. Build strong, resilient networks that can withstand external pressures and harsh conditions. Emulate the steadfastness of the Texas Tech faithful to preserve the strength of the American family and nation.