Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire takes a subtle shot at USC crowd
McGuire praised Lincoln Riley before saying Texas Tech will play in front of 60,000 fans in Lubbock.
- On Monday, Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire praised Southern California coach Lincoln Riley while contrasting the nearly empty crowd at Los Angeles Memorial Stadium with the expected 60,000 fans for his team's game in Lubbock.
- The Trojans defeated San Jose State 42-26 on Saturday, Aug. 29, before an almost-empty crowd at Los Angeles Memorial Stadium, with low interest in the Week 0 matchup and unusual humidity contributing to sparse attendance.
- McGuire emphasized that West Texas fans "love their football" and will show up regardless of weather, calling Lubbock "really awesome" for the 60,000-person crowd Texas Tech expects.
- Responding to criticism, USC stated, "We understand the factors that impacted Saturday's attendance," and expressed expectations for increased fan support moving forward in the season.
- Riley, who grew up in Muleshoe, Texas, played quarterback for the Texas Tech Red Raiders and served as an assistant under Mike Leach from 2003-2009, adding context to the rivalry dynamic.
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