The college football world is already counting the days. The dreaded moment is finally arriving as they bid farewell to Lee Corso , breaking the bond of almost 40 years. His impact extended beyond just entertainment. Even Nick Saban never wanted Corso to pick Alabama on College GameDay . He wanted his players to be the second favorite, given that praise from someone as legendary as Corso would have led his team to lose focus. Now that the analyst wraps his storied career, Saban’s daughter, Kristen carries a similar sense of respect during this farewell.
Talking about heartbreak? Kirk Herbstreit knows it best. The ESPN analyst poured his heart out paying his tribute during Corso’s farewell. And his eyes couldn’t hold back as tears streamed down. Seeing Herbstreit break down, Kriste