The Press Box The Cloudy Future of 'Inside the NBA,' Gavin Newsom Could Run for President Like Marshawn Lynch, and More Tortured Acronyms
Sep 3, 2025
The hosts dive into Lee Corso's emotional farewell from College GameDay, celebrating the man’s impact on sports broadcasting. They discuss the surprising upset of Alabama by Florida State and draw comparisons between coaching legends Deion Sanders and Bill Belichick. A new segment unfolds about the potential 2028 presidential run of Gavin Newsom, likening his strategy to Marshawn Lynch's running style. The episode wraps up with humorous takes on social media antics, a Cowboys trade mishap, and a playful exploration of tortured acronyms.
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Lee Corso's Emotional Send-Off
- Lee Corso's final College GameDay was treated like a civic occasion with tributes and a field headgear pick.
- Hosts recalled emotional moments, Pat McAfee's tribute, and Corso likening it to attending his own funeral.
Time Is Inside The NBA's Core Asset
- Charles Barkley worries ESPN must preserve long, freewheeling studio time for Inside the NBA to keep its chemistry.
- Hosts argue ESPN can host both SportsCenter and Inside using multiple channels and apps to avoid killing the show's flow.
Cam Newton's First Take Monologue
- Cam Newton appeared on First Take and delivered a flamboyant monologue about helping people get paid.
- The hosts noted Dan Orlovsky's facial reactions and the parade of personalities who pass through First Take.