Lee Corso has a special relationship with the college football world, but his roots with Kirk Herbstreit run deep.
The ‘College GameDay’ staples have sat next to each other at 9 a.m. on College Football Saturdays at the dais for years, and it’s impossible not to feel the bond that emanates from the two of them.
Ahead of what was sure to be an emotional show from Columbus, Ohio on Aug. 30, Herbstreit showed off the lining of his jacket, which honored his broadcasting mentor and friend:
The jacket shows photos of the ‘College GameDay’ crew and Herbstreit and Corso together, documenting their time through the years.
Corso, who turned 90 on Aug. 7, has been with ‘College GameDay’ since its inception in 1987. He became one of the most beloved figures in the sport when the show began to tour in 1993, known for his positive attitude and generally fun demeanor.
Herbstreit, who is not only on ‘College GameDay’ but also serves as the analyst for ESPN’s top game of the week, joined the beloved pregame show in 1996 and has often served as Corso’s file.