USC/Utah poor attendance

[madguy30]

Has it been raining there or something?

Looks about like a MAC Thursday night game in November compared to what you'd think for a place with that kind of history.

 

[JP4CY]

Has it been raining there or something?

Looks about like a MAC Thursday night game in November compared to what you'd think for a place with that kind of history.

It is LA though and the Dodgers have a home game. If you've ever been to Chavez Ravine area its gorgeous.

Heltons seat has got to be warming up though.

 

[BigJCy]

Not sure if they would have good attendance or not but a 6:00 pm kickoff on a Friday with L.A. traffic? That's a nightmare.

 

[KnappShack]

The wonderful thing about SoCal is there is always something going on.

A 6pm kick is tough to make if you're traveling any distance. You have to make a real effort and decide to not just have cocktails at the beach

 

[laminak]

Has it been raining there or something?

Looks about like a MAC Thursday night game in November compared to what you'd think for a place with that kind of history.

There was a recent article about UCLA struggling with attendance, even when they gave away free tickets.

 

[Jer]

USC and UCLA have notoriously bad attendance even when they’re doing good. Unless it’s an 8pm matchup of Top 10 teams, their stadium is lucky to be 1/3rd full. Too much competition and way too high expectations.

 

[Gorm]

Wow...Utah coach meltdown.

 

[KnappShack]

That last shot showed a pretty good crowd

 

[Gunnerclone]

That last shot showed a pretty good crowd

Notorious late arrivers in SoCal as well.

 

[SoapyCy]

Honestly I'm sick of hearing about places that have other stuff to do. Yeah, but there are also 15 million people. You're telling me that not .005% of the population would go to a game?

In central Iowa 6% of the population is at the game.

 

[laminak]

Notorious late arrivers in SoCal as well.

Yeah, I love how they boast about Dodgers' attendance when they typically show up in the 3rd and leave in the 7th.

 

[madguy30]

Yeah, I love how they boast about Dodgers' attendance when they typically show up in the 3rd and leave in the 7th.

Was at a game in Boulder and it seemed like everyone got there about 2nd quarter and were out by mid-3rd.

 

[AlaCyclone]

Has it been raining there or something?

Looks about like a MAC Thursday night game in November compared to what you'd think for a place with that kind of history.

It Never Rains in Southern California!

 

[KnappShack]

Honestly I'm sick of hearing about places that have other stuff to do. Yeah, but there are also 15 million people. You're telling me that not .005% of the population would go to a game?

In central Iowa 6% of the population is at the game.

If I keep it just to sports I can use my entertainment dollar to see one of these teams who are in season:

Rams
Chargers
Dodgers
Angels
2 MLS teams
UCLA
USC
Kings
Ducks

Plus I'm paying 50% of my income to rent, I have to really plan ahead to get to the game on time, possibly leave early to get home at a decent hour....

And there are still concerts and other recreational things to do. Central Iowa is wonderful. SoCal is wonderful. But it's not apples to apples

 

[Dopey]

Honestly I'm sick of hearing about places that have other stuff to do. Yeah, but there are also 15 million people. You're telling me that not .005% of the population would go to a game?

In central Iowa 6% of the population is at the game.

0.5%

Don't be exaggerating

 

[AlaCyclone]

If I keep it just to sports I can use my entertainment dollar to see one of these teams who are in season:

Rams
Chargers
Dodgers
Angels
2 MLS teams
UCLA
USC
Kings
Ducks

Plus I'm paying 50% of my income to rent, I have to really plan ahead to get to the game on time, possibly leave early to get home at a decent hour....

And there are still concerts and other recreational things to do. Central Iowa is wonderful. SoCal is wonderful. But it's not apples to apples

Not to mention, it costs $50 to park! At least it did the last time I was at a USC game.

 

[CyVoodoo]

The fact is that they just dont care about football and interest appears to be waning rapidly.

 

[BigJCy]

The fact is that they just dont care about football and interest appears to be waning rapidly.

Yeah if SC isn't winning "big" and aren't the "hot" thing in town then they will struggle for attendance.

 

[CyVoodoo]

The lower level is 60-70% full now but u cant see the upper level. Utah certainly not impressing against the 3rd team QBs for USC

 

[JP4CY]

Yeah if SC isn't winning "big" and aren't the "hot" thing in town then they will struggle for attendance.

The Rams being hot now certainly arent going to help them.