Empty Seats, Full Excuses: USC's Attendance Problem Runs Deeper Than Weather The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, once a vibrant hub of electric blue and gold on game days, has become increasingly deserted in recent years.
The latest manifestation of this trend was evident Saturday as the 14th ranked Trojans took on San Jose State, with an attendance of just 51,144 fans. USC's response to criticism has been telling.
In a statement released Monday, the university acknowledged the factors that affected attendance but instead of confronting the issue directly, they chose to place blame on the weather.