"We try our best to respect the game and showcase and display it in a fashion that might be a little bit more appetizing for a different group of people that are watching alongside the best play commentators on Earth."
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"So what is 2023 on College GameDay in the eyes of ESPN executives? Is it the start of a new era or is it a year the show has to survive before a more grandiose reset?"
You can't be the most knowledgeable person in the room at all times. But, you can find the person who is the most knowledgeable about a certain subject.
"We look forward to honoring the content that moved audiences in 2026 and continuing the Gracies’ long-standing investment in the people who will shape what comes next.”