Rory McIlroy's performance at the Open Championship not only showcased his skill but also highlighted the passion and extraordinary support from fans who followed him closely throughout the day.
"It's a massive lesson for us, I think it's priceless. I think it was an amazing tournament to realize in the way that we wanted to grow...but it's also a night that is a very, very painful night, because when you lose a trophy, or you lose a game, it's really, really painful. But the most important thing is to have our heads up."
Sporting success is the foundation. This naturally creates a better feeling among the people in the country, and the connection between fans and team is positively charged.
Los Angeles fans filled large swaths of the parking lot before the game, tailgating by the thousands. Both end zones were painted in the Rams' blue and yellow color scheme, and the team's logo was painted at midfield. As fans entered the stadium, they were greeted with Rams towels. A 'Thank You Firefighters and First Responders' banner was prominent in one end zone and an 'LA Together' banner was on display before the game.
Lincoln Riley emphasized the resilience of his USC team after their comeback victory, stating, 'There's a toughness and a hardness that's developing within this program right now.' However, he acknowledged the challenges ahead with the current team's talent level.
After running up to confront them, the band tells me the men robbing the van then brandished a gun. "We retreated to go back inside and were forced to watch them carry out all our personal items from the van," Greenwood said.