The long -time ESPN ‘College Gameday’ Analyst Lee Corso to retire after week 1

The long -time ESPN College Football Analyst Lee Corso retired.

ESPN announced on Thursday that the first week of “College Gameday” Corso would be last for the network. Corso has been a staple for reporting on the College Football from ESPN for 38 seasons.

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“My family and I will be obliged forever for the opportunity to be part of ESPN and College games For almost 40 years, “said Corso in an ESPN declaration.

“ESPN was exceptionally generous for me, especially in recent years. They housed me and supported me, as well as my colleagues in the early days of College games. Special thanks go to Kirk Herbstreit for his friendship and encouragement. And so that I don’t forget, the fans … really a blessing to share this with them. ESPN gave me this wonderful opportunity and supported me the support to ensure success. I am really grateful. “

Corso, 89, is 90 years old before his last show.

The former coach of Louisville, Indiana and Northern Illinois entered the network in 1987 after his coaching career ended. Since the show that started traveling to various locations in 1993, it has been part of “Gameday”.

This show was the first time that Corso predicted his headgear. Corso, an alum in Florida State, who was with roommates from Burt Reynolds with roommates, set a seminol scape when he except his alma mater to beat Notre lady when the show was in South Bend to make the famous matchup between FSU and notre lady. The fighting Irish won this game, but lost the following week. The State of Florida was declared the National Champions for AP after winning in the Orange Bowl weeks after winning the Heisman Trophy in the Orange Bowl.