ESPN Faculty GameDay’s Lee Corso made his four-hundredth headgear pick out Saturday, proceeding a practice that began in 1996. The 88 year-old former professor has transform a staple of faculty soccer protection due to his distinctive custom.
To honor Corso, ESPN assemble a video that revisited the starting place of the headgear custom and Corso’s affect on school soccer. Corso colleagues Kirk Herbstreit, Desmond Howard, Rece Davis and Chris Fowler have been all featured within the video tribute, in addition to important coaches reminiscent of Nick Saban, Kirby Subtle and Marcus Freeman, who additionally shared their ideas at the mythical analyst.
It's no longer a faculty soccer Saturday till Lee Corso makes his headgear pick out 🐐
These days we praise Schoolmaster's four-hundredth headgear pick out by way of heading unwell reminiscence lane to revisit a few of his easiest moments. pic.twitter.com/TIlHJmTHpQ
— Faculty GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 16, 2023
ESPN seemed to miracle Corso with the video, as he was once delivered to tears continue to exist Faculty GameDay upcoming the community aired the tribute. Corso nearest thanked everybody who helped put together the area so iconic, from ESPN colleagues to Herbstreit’s spouse.
Schoolmaster Corso mirrored on his move to 400 selections 🥹 #CollegeGameDay pic.twitter.com/0w9j1NPeXc
— Faculty GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 16, 2023
As ESPN aired the area, enthusiasts and pundits posted their hold in high esteem for Corso and his custom on social media.
Lee Corso is a dwelling legend. My whole youth revolved round him selecting the sport of the occasion with the pinnacle equipment. He represents the whole thing this is admirable about Faculty Soccer. Love that guy such a lot.
— Weighty Sport Boomer (@BigGameBoomer) September 16, 2023
Corso is in reality this sort of present to university soccer, guy.
The most productive. By no means put out of your mind that is all intended to be amusing.
— David Ubben (@davidubben) September 16, 2023
Corso’s easiest days could also be at the back of him, however guy. Can’t aid however tear up just a little sight him get emotional and be grateful. The person in point of fact is a legend.
— JC Hoops (@JacksonCollier) September 16, 2023
Lee Corso is a countrywide charity and Kirk Herbstreit is the most productive school soccer analyst within the industry, however the dating between them is among the biggest, maximum particular issues in sports activities.
— Justin McLeod (@justfactsmaam) September 16, 2023
The Faculty GameDay area honoring Lee Corso was once the most productive factor the display has carried out in different years.
Corso even capped it together with his quintessential whit.
Reece Davis: “On to 500 (headgear picks).
Lee Corso, “I’ll never make it.”
— Jesse Simonton (@JesseReSimonton) September 16, 2023
What an important tribute to Schoolmaster Corso. I comprehend it’s coming towards the top of his life on @CollegeGameDay, however he’s one of the crucial authentic human beings I’ve encountered in my 20+ yr profession. Some of the easiest within the industry. pic.twitter.com/vrDgeBm1Dm
— J.W. Cannon (@cannonjw) September 16, 2023
Corso’s four-hundredth headgear pick out can even include a primary, as Faculty GameDay has no longer been to Boulder for the reason that custom started, till Saturday. And, fittingly, Corso picked the Buffaloes to defeat their in-state rival.
Corso takes @CUBuffsFootball as his four-hundredth profession headgear pick out 🦬 pic.twitter.com/AEuw72ye7f
— Faculty GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 16, 2023
