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Every week, ESPN’s “College GameDay” travels to a different college town to break down the biggest storylines and games within college football.
But in all this, one thing has remained constant over the last two decades. And it is not Rece Davis, Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit and now Nick Saban appearing on the “GameDay” desk each week.
That’d be good Ol’ Crimson.
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Since its debut down in Texas in 2003, the flag of Washington State has become a staple on “College GameDay” and is one of the most sought-after things for fans to look for either on TV or on-site at “GameDay” week after week.
And so, as Ol’ Crimson gears up for its 306th flying over “College GameDay” on Saturday, curiosity has once again risen on the story behind it and how it became a recognizable figure.
Here’s more on the background of Ol’ Crimson.
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What school does the ‘College GameDay’ Ol’ Crimson flag represent?
If you couldn’t guess it, Ol’ Crimson represents the flag of Washington State. The colors for the Cougars, who are just one of two teams remaining in the Pac-12, are crimson and grey, which is where you get the nickname “Ol’ Crimson” from.
Ol’ Crimson ‘GameDay’ streak
This Saturday’s “College GameDay” at South Carolina ahead of the Gamecocks’ SEC home opener vs. No. 17 LSU will be the 306th consecutive “GameDay” appearance for Ol’ Crimson. Its flying dates back to Oct. 4, 2003, when “GameDay” was at Texas-Kansas State, but it’s a streak that didn’t start until Oct. 18 in Madison, Wisconsin when Wisconsin took on Purdue.
“You always turn around, at least I do anyway, at the crowd and take it all in because you never want to fall into the idea that every backdrop is the same. It was so random to see a Washington…
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Publish date : 2024-09-14 07:02:02
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