Lee Corso on ESPN GameDay
OK, this is not a joke, and I am not trying to be cruel. But is anyone else watching College GameDay this morning? Is Corso just unprepared, or does he really, really seem to not have all of his mental faculties anymore (i.e. senility, dementia, etc.)? It sure seems like the latter to me. I mean, I have watched almost every Saturday this fall, and he hasn't been much better, nor did I ever really enjoy his over the top shtick, but he looks downright out of it and confused up there today. He is referring to incorrect teams, cannot pronounce anyone's name correctly, and seems really, really out of it...
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He does struggle quit often now but the ending usually makes up for in! See: James Madison:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/qiURQL2wkjk
I don't think he will be on much longer.
November 21st, 2015 at 10:45 AM ^
He only talks for 2min a show, not a big deal. Let him sit there and put on his costumes, still a great tradition. It's not like Holtz where he was getting a ton of air time. The other guys know to cut him off when he starts to struggle.
November 21st, 2015 at 10:53 AM ^
because I believe most people like him or at least don't dislike him. I do wish he would not refer to us as "Big Blue".
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Rece Davis took over for Fowler this season.
November 21st, 2015 at 10:52 AM ^
The biggest reason I watch gameday is Corso. Without him, its much closer to the unwatchable equivalents for the NFL.
The stumbles can be painful at times, but mostly he's ok. He should keep the job as long as he wants it. I'll miss him when he stops.
November 21st, 2015 at 11:14 AM ^
Yeah, I don't see it that often anymore, but it can be fun and entertaining. I can't watch the NFL pregame shows at all. Just an absolute waste of time.
November 21st, 2015 at 11:04 AM ^
he's also hits 80 this year. I've loved watching him over the years, at least until the show became a 3 hour snoozefest. But for his sake I think its time to hang 'em up.
November 21st, 2015 at 11:06 AM ^
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It's fair to ask the question but exercise compassion. I have trouble watching him sometimes, because I have such memories of him and the show before the stroke. Corso brought a madcap energy to the set-- it was as if Herbstreit and Fowler were only there to set up his crazy "Not so fasts," and wacked out analysis. People got into Gameday because of him. The sign should read "Gameday--Built by Lee Corso." So yeah, I watch him struggle and sometimes I wince, but I still appreciate him out of the respect for what he brought in the past, and what he can still give us. He is as iconic in college football as the great Keith Jackson. Think of how much you'll miss him when he's gone.
November 21st, 2015 at 11:09 AM ^
That was pretty disturbing seeing up there chilling & laughing like that. Hope Mike D'Antonio saw that DisRespekt!!!
November 21st, 2015 at 11:10 AM ^
But he's still fun and they have Herbstreit, Howard, and Pollack to handle all of the more informative stuff. I'm not sure who they'd replace him with. The biggest problem for me is Gameday being three hours. I preferred the two hour slot.
November 21st, 2015 at 11:13 AM ^
Corso's on-air struggles, there's no good reason to let him stay on the show so he can "go out on his terms" or because "he's earned it" or some other justification. No one wants to see another person struggle through something that used to be easy for him/her. I've certainly done my share of criticizing Corso, but I'm done with it. I hope that he retires very soon and enjoys the rest of his days, however long that may be.
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November 21st, 2015 at 11:15 AM ^
I'm not afraid to be an outlier here (Malcom Gladwell reference), but I've always liked Corso. He's the funny man to the Fowler/Davis/Herbstreit/Howard set-up role. I'm sad he's not doing so well. He is probably not long for Gameday. I wish him the best.
November 21st, 2015 at 11:15 AM ^
I like Lee Corso.
I love Desmond Howard.
I also love noon starts. I'm barely awake and it's almost time for the game!
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the sheer fact he likes to stir the pot, and the fact he dropped a big F bomb I think last year or two years ago? Cracks me up.
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He is starting to remind me of Beano Cook in his later years. Maybe they could just roll him out for a short feature every week?
November 21st, 2015 at 11:51 AM ^
they could have him make his picks via satellite out of his home or something. that way, he doesn't have to travel.
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Whatever people may believe about Corso's value to College GameDay, I do admire his tenacity in the face of an event that does in fact sideline a lot of people for good. There was an Orlando Sentinel article written upon his return to GameDay following the stroke, and he basically doubles down on preparation insomuch as he can, even practicing sets of words out loud to avoid confusing them. He may retire soon anyway, but by appearances he was not going to let his medical status make the decision for him if he could avoid it - I do respect that.
November 21st, 2015 at 11:44 AM ^
post. Are you going to criticize Bob woodruff because he pauses and mispronounces some words? How about making fun of veteran amputees because they walk funny. If you don't like Lee corso because he is older then fine just say so.
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I know I should hate Archie Griffin, but I can't.
November 21st, 2015 at 11:52 AM ^
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November 21st, 2015 at 11:53 AM ^
"You won the Heisman because of my defense!"
And in a nutshell, that's why Lee Corso is still on Gameday.
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