Football broadcasting giant Lee Corso has been involved in the college game since his playing days in the 1950s. After a coaching career that took him to five different schools over 26 years, Corso hung up the whistle and picked up the microphone in 1987 — and that’s where the coach became a legend.

In the fall, it feels like his College Gameday colleagues on ESPN — including Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstriet, Pat McAfee and Nick Saban — are his family. But he’s had his wife, Betsy Youngblood, by his side since they married in 1957.

Together, they have four children — daughter Diane, sons Dan and Steve, and one other son who prefers to stay out of the spotlight. They also have 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

As Corso heads into retirement to spend time with his off camera family, k

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