The College Football Playoff semifinals started on Thursday night with an exciting game between the Penn State Nittany Lions and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
This game had been eagerly awaited for over a week, but ESPN is facing some criticism for how they handled the event.
A lot of fans on social media are upset about Lee Corso, a well-loved college football analyst and former coach, still being featured on ‘College GameDay’ despite the fact that it’s clear he is struggling during his appearances.
At 89 years old, fans don’t want to be harsh, but many feel it might be time for Corso to retire, as it has become evident that he’s having a harder time keeping up.
During the pregame show, Corso had trouble speaking clearly and seemed slow and confused at times.
At the end of the show, when it was time for his pregame prediction, Corso came on stage dressed as a leprechaun and danced an Irish jig with the Fighting Irish mascot. However, as the performance ended, Corso started to fall, and the mascot had to catch him to prevent a possible accident.
This situation led to more criticism of ESPN for continuing to have Corso on stage.
It’s still uncertain whether ESPN will bring Corso back for another year of ‘College GameDay’ in 2025, but many fans would not blame the network if they decided it was time for him to retire. At this point, Corso might even decide on his own that it’s time to step away.
Corso, a former coach at Indiana, has been one of the most loved figures in college football for many years, and fans want to remember him in a positive light.
