“As far as I can tell from watching ‘Gameday’ on television, he is still pretty much the same Lee Corso that was at FSU in the ’50’s.” recalled late Tallahassee lawyer and FSU alum, Jim Joanos. A flamboyant persona, Lee Corso was a darling back in his time at Florida State, and he continues to be so till date. With his iconic headgear picks, Ticonderoga pencil, and signature roll cry, “Not so fast, my dear friend,” he kept the fans hooked. But after 38 years on ESPN, the heartbeat of College GameDay announced his retirement and bid adieu to a legendary era.
For over 35 years, with his swagger and charisma, he would celebrate the gridiron and the legends it churned out from the trenches. The news of his retirement was overwhelming. The outpouring of wishes and tributes followed. Coaches,