USC football fans cite extreme heat for low stadium attendance

Southern California football fans are pushing back against criticism regarding sparse crowd attendance at the August 29 game against San Jose State at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. While national observers labeled the stadium empty, attendees reported a heat index reaching 104 degrees during the noon kickoff. Local emergency services treated 15 patients for heat-related issues during the event. Longtime season ticket holders attributed the low turnout to the dangerous temperatures, a less-than-premium opponent, and the current performance expectations for the program. The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed one individual required transport to a hospital. Fans noted that while historic success previously filled the venue regardless of conditions, the current culture in Los Angeles sports rewards winning results.

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