College Football Saturday will never look the same again.
Lee Corso, the legendary college football analyst, 89, announced Thursday that he will retire after one final, nearly 40 years away from ESPN. “College Gemedae” It will air later this summer.
Ohio State Mascot Brutus will be chatting with Lee Corso on the set of ESPN College Gameday ahead of the first round game of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Tennessee Volunteers held in Columbus on December 21, 2024. (image)
“My family and I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to be part of ESPN and College Gemedae for nearly 40 years. I have many friends, my favourite memories and some unusual experiences to retire with me,” he said in a statement provided by ESPN.
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“ESPN has been extremely generous to me, especially for the past few years. They accommodated me and supported me.
Corso will officially retire after the final broadcast on “College Gameday” on August 30th. He’s been 90 years since he took stage 1 last.
Corso first joined the network 38 years ago in 1987, but for at least a while the only original on-air personality of “College Gameday” remains. He became a full-time analyst in 1989 and worked with many greats, but in his final goodbye Corso was especially grateful to one.
Lee Corso and Kirk Herbstreit on the set of ESPN College Gameday before the match between Colorado Buffalo and the Colorado Staterams at Folsom Field on September 16, 2023. (Andrew Wevers-Usa Today Sports)
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“Special thanks Kirk Herb Strutt For his friendship and encouragement. And, as I don’t forget, fans… it’s a real blessing to share this with them. ESPN has given me this incredible opportunity and has provided me with the support I can ensure success. I’m really grateful. ”
Corso became known for his popular headgear picks, which began in the game in October 1995. Ohio State, And his popular slogan: “Not too fast, my friend.”
Corso’s tribute was poured online Thursday as the college football community responded to news of his retirement.
ESPN personality Li Corso before the match between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooner at the Cotton Bowl on October 7, 2023. (Kevin Jailaj Usa is today’s sports)
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“I just wanted to say I love you,” Herbstrate said in a video posted to X.
“You’re an icon,” he added. “You’re a once in a lifetime, once in a lifetime broadcaster.”
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