College Football 150: The American Game

[jimmythegreek]

Real great 2 part series airing on ESPNU and again at 5pm, 8pm, and 9pm tonight. EST. Highlights of some of the most memorable and legendary games, recognizing some of the original announcers of yesteryear narrated by some of today's who looked upon their peers as idols. Check it out if you get a chance.

 

[FairWarning]

Thanks. It's probably on demand on the Watch ESPN site also.

 

[John Kelly]

Credit ESPN for promoting college football.

Because that's exactly what ESPN is all about: PROMOTION.

They rarely investigate any college football recruiting scandals (Yahoo! usually breaks that news) because ESPN's bosses don't want to hurt business.

And nary a word of criticism about the sleazy coaches, let alone any of the misguided players.

ESPN is a television partner, not a hard-hitting news organization.

They control the Saturday time slots, the college football bowl schedule, the Heisman Trophy award and seemingly everything else college football.

Ditto for college basketball.

Sigh.

 

[railbird]

i think football is less dirty than basketball.

 

[railbird]

i saw the show in the summer.

 

[jimmythegreek]

Credit ESPN for promoting college football.

Because that's exactly what ESPN is all about: PROMOTION.

They rarely investigate any college football recruiting scandals (Yahoo! usually breaks that news) because ESPN's bosses don't want to hurt business.

And nary a word of criticism about the sleazy coaches, let alone any of the misguided players.

ESPN is a television partner, not a hard-hitting news organization.

They control the Saturday time slots, the college football bowl schedule, the Heisman Trophy award and seemingly everything else college football.

Ditto for college basketball.

Sigh.

It's a damn shame there are those out there who seem to favor or point out the political side of sports rather than what little integrity is left. The 30 for 30's clearly focus more on the documentary as well as the controversial side of sports. the 30 for 30''s clearly cover the behind the scenes especially when it comes to players and coaches. Most of the breaking news originally slated as "overlooked' or misguided is also covered in the current by Scott Van Pelt and the next morning in the live broadcasts rather than the taped telecast versions.

 

[John Kelly]

i think football is less dirty than basketball.

Football and men's basketball support the entire athletic department at most major universities.

And while the men's basketball tournament generates incredible revenue for NCAA members, football programs still create more money for the universities by a significant margin (nearly 4:1) over their basketball counterparts.

One of the biggest differences between an amateur football player (Tim Tebow, Cam Newton or Trevor Lawrence) and an amateur hoopster (Anthony Davis, Trae Young or Zion Williamson) is the term of commitment to the school.

Star football players are locked in for at least three years while hoopsters who create national headlines are one-and-done guys.

 

[FairWarning]

Credit ESPN for promoting college football.

Because that's exactly what ESPN is all about: PROMOTION.

They rarely investigate any college football recruiting scandals (Yahoo! usually breaks that news) because ESPN's bosses don't want to hurt business.

And nary a word of criticism about the sleazy coaches, let alone any of the misguided players.

ESPN is a television partner, not a hard-hitting news organization.

They control the Saturday time slots, the college football bowl schedule, the Heisman Trophy award and seemingly everything else college football.

Ditto for college basketball.

Sigh.

They only promote sports they carry.

 

[kane]

Credit ESPN for promoting college football.

Because that's exactly what ESPN is all about: PROMOTION.

They rarely investigate any college football recruiting scandals (Yahoo! usually breaks that news) because ESPN's bosses don't want to hurt business.

And nary a word of criticism about the sleazy coaches, let alone any of the misguided players.

ESPN is a television partner, not a hard-hitting news organization.

They control the Saturday time slots, the college football bowl schedule, the Heisman Trophy award and seemingly everything else college football.

Ditto for college basketball.

Sigh.

They're not supposed to be a hard hitting news organization, ESPN stands for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, and that's what they provide, entertainment and sports. You want hard hitting news? Go watch 60 Minutes. Besides, they've done many investigative stories through the years, that show Outside the Lines used to do stories like that

 

[FairWarning]

They're not supposed to be a hard hitting news organization, ESPN stands for Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, and that's what they provide, entertainment and sports. You want hard hitting news? Go watch 60 Minutes. Besides, they've done many investigative stories through the years, that show Outside the Lines used to do stories like that

Outside the lines was good.

 

[MrTop]

ESPN got away from sports when AC was driving OJ down the highway to look at the ex grave. Was not going to mexico