CURIOUS INDEX, 5/15/2009

by Orson on May 15, 2009 9:55 AM EDT

Lee Corso: "Never Argue With A Camera." Corso: "Many people in this room gamble." The most interesting item in this extremely energetic and sweaty talk covers why they don't make points-specific predictions on Gameday.

Corso also believes the reason the Rose Bowl survives is because people love to watch future compost heaps roll on wheels through downtown Pasadena. College football's inexorable march to a playoff is being held hostage by gardeners. Get us a spray can of weed killer and a truck full of rabbits and we'll take care of this shit ASAP, Lee.

No points awarded, but the lethargy is impressive. Michigan tailback Kevin Grady has failed to comply with any of the terms of his probation for a DUI in 2008 where Grady blew a 0.281 BAC HOLY SHIT IS HE LITHUANIAN--

Apologies. While Grady lags behind the greats of the field, he did almost blow his number as a BAC count, and should get some pats on the back for that random and amusing feat. (No FC points, though, as violating probation is technically tied to a case previously scored, and not a new offense.)

Pac-10: Strug-guh-ling. Music to our ears, you float-worshipping bastard obstructionists. We hope you choke. (On miracle-gro and chicken wire.)

Wishful thinking makes the nights less desperate and mosquito-filled. Steve Spurrier said the future of the Gamecock program is in Steven Garcia's hands the other day. Then, he revived the Urban Meyer-to-Notre Dame rumors, and to conclude the hat trick, he turned around, remembered he was coaching the official state football program of South Carolina, and went back to his office and wept for 45 minutes straight.

Give me your tired, your poor, your rape-y masses. Kiffin lifts his lamp by the Tennessee shore (and is hit with two barrels of buckshot fer bein' on privet propurtay!)

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Corso is much more entertaining off-TV. Who knew?

Next you’ll be posting a clip of Lou Holtz, bon vivant, entertaining a table at dinner with his pithy anecdotes.

by gosouthgohard on May 15, 2009 10:01 AM EDT reply actions

That .55% chick is a lot better looking than I would have thought.

by Karl Hungus on May 15, 2009 10:20 AM EDT reply actions

Is that the first few bars of “Yea Alabama” that Corso is whistling?

by EufaulaPete on May 15, 2009 10:21 AM EDT reply actions

Lee is right about the Rose parade being bigger than the game. My wife is from South America and she, like most people from her country, wasn’t aware american universities even had “american futbol” teams or that it is a big deal here. But she has watched the rose parade many times on TV and it is well known in her country.

by Yorissian on May 15, 2009 10:45 AM EDT reply actions

Looks like Corso could get a job after ESPN as a standup comic. No, wait…..maybe that’s what the word “coach” means in ESPN-codespeak.

Just like “You know Kirk, you used to play….” actually means:

“You got creamed by an SEC team in a bowl game while wearing a OSU uniform”

Sullivan013

by sullivan013 on May 15, 2009 10:55 AM EDT reply actions

Corso is a frequent punching bag here and everywhere, with good reason, but he got it exactly right about Nebraska fans. As an OU fan who has spent plenty of time in Texas, it’s always hard to explain to the Horns why the OU-NU rivalry was so unique despite going head-to-head for so long atop the Big 8. Husker fans, take a bow.

by westbrooke on May 15, 2009 11:41 AM EDT reply actions

Years ago, I used to go to the Gator Club meetings at the Hogtown Holiday Inn, and was lucky enough to be there when Corso came to speak. He was great,. Funny stories, interesting opinions, and great rapport with the crowd. That same year, we had the UF DC come to speak, and God forgive me, but [REDACTED] was pretty damn funny too (intentionally so for once)

by ben hill gryphon on May 15, 2009 12:04 PM EDT reply actions

RE: #2

That, and her body must process alcohol like the rest of us process glucose…

by www.southbendblarney.com on May 15, 2009 12:51 PM EDT reply actions

I’ve also been fortunate enough to hear Corso speak in an off the air, more relaxed environment, and have to echo the sentiments that he’s pretty good.

Also, I recognized a friend of mine sitting in the background of that video, and now I’m wondering why the hell he didn’t invite me.

by BDoc on May 15, 2009 1:17 PM EDT reply actions

As a born and raised Nebraska fan, I have to say that’s pretty fuckin cool to hear coming from Corso. I never really hated the guy, but I always thought he was kind of a douche. He’s ok in my book now.

by Brizzle on May 15, 2009 1:54 PM EDT reply actions

The video is pretty amazing….

…but the douche took it down!

Can we save this a la Deadspin’s Chris Berman outtakes?

by BoroHusker on May 15, 2009 3:44 PM EDT reply actions

Even though it was a UGA fan who held it up, there was a sign at the 2005 WLOCP that was displayed right behind the College Gameday desk that said: “LEE CORSO IS A PENIS.”

by JJ Gator on May 15, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions

As a second generation Litiuanian (and West Effin Virginia Alum to boot), Iwould just like to say that I may resemble that remark.

by Viryita on May 15, 2009 4:42 PM EDT reply actions

I hate when that happens, someone finds a good video and blogs it so everyone can see it, then it gets taken down before the majority of the readers can watch it.

by alu on May 15, 2009 5:01 PM EDT reply actions

I believe its spelled “p-r-i-v-a-t-t.” What do they teach you ingrates in Gainesville?

by MightyMightyMitzu on May 15, 2009 8:49 PM EDT reply actions

When Corso was coach at Indiana (vs. tOSU of course), they scored first and were ahead 7-0 in the first quarter. He called a timeout and had a photographer take a picture of the scoreboard. He said that was the first time he had ever led against us and wanted to prove it had actually happened. I always get a laugh from him and he is great in the commercials for Gameday. About the only thing good I can say about the WWL.

by Crabapple Buck on May 15, 2009 9:28 PM EDT reply actions