Lee Corso

Lee Corso (born 1936), American sports broadcaster and football analyst. He is most famous for his work on ESPN's College GameDay program, where he predicts the outcomes of the day's upcoming college football games.

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1936 - Football - ESPN - College GameDay - College football

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Corso was born in Orlando, Florida and attended Florida State University on a football and baseball scholarship, where he roomed with future Hollywood star Burt Reynolds. His speed on the field earned him the nickname Sunshine Scooter.

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Orlando, Florida - Florida State University - Burt Reynolds

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Upon graduating in 1959 with a degree in physical education, Corso became the quarterbacks coach at the University of Maryland under his former FSU coach Tommy Nugent. In 1969, he was given the head coaching position at the University of Louisville. After taking Louisville to its first-ever bowl game in 1972, he was hired by the Indiana University.

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1959 - Physical education - University of Maryland - Tommy Nugent - 1969 - University of Louisville - 1972 - Indiana University

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Corso's record was 41-68-2 over his ten years at Indiana, and in 1983 he became an announcer for the burgeoning United States Football League (USFL). After a brief stint as head coach at the Northern Illinois University, Corso returned to the USFL - this time as a coach for the Orlando Renegades.

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1983 - United States Football League - Northern Illinois University - Orlando Renegades

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In 1987, Lee was hired by ESPN as an analyst for the College GameDay program. As of 2005, he is the only remaining original cast member. He plays the role of comic foil to co-hosts Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit, as they cover the major college football games from August until January. Corso's catch phrase: "Not so fast, my friend!", usually directed at Kirk Herbstreit, in disagreement with Herbstreit's predictions.

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1987 - College GameDay - As of 2005 - Comic foil - Chris Fowler - Kirk Herbstreit - Catch phrase

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Awards and Honors

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• Member, Florida State University Hall of Fame
• Member, University of Louisville Hall of Fame
• Member, Florida Sports Hall of Fame