ESPN "30 for 30"

TV Dad · Nov 12th 2010, 05:25 AM

Did anybody watch "The Best That Never Was" on ESPN's "30 for 30"? It's the story of Marcus Dupree. I always thought Dupree was kind of a spoiled brat, but he didn't come off that way at all in the documentary. I was also kinda surprised how at peace he seemed to be with his life now. It reminded me of those folks who win the lottery and it totally screws up their life. Then, once the money is all gone, everyone leaves them alone and they go back to being happy.

Sir Dropham Pants · Nov 12th 2010, 08:50 AM

I caught part of it. It looked very interesting. Can't wait to see the rest. Every 30 for 30 I've seen so far has been great. I thought "Once Brothers" (I think that's the title) was great. It's about Divac and the other members of the Yugoslav basketball team.

Kace · Nov 12th 2010, 09:23 AM

So far, June 17th, 1994 is still my favorite of the ones I've seen.

Hoser, eh? · Nov 14th 2010, 09:55 AM

Dupree still came across as immature. He led a spoiled life in Philadelphia in that his coaches didn't have to instruct or anyone had to tell him "no." He gets to Norman and never gets a serious talk from Switzer or anyone else where they say "Son, you've got a ton of natural talent, but this is the next level. Your talent will get you 75%-80% there, but it's our job to get you that last 20%-25%, so please listen and follow what we have to say." People forget, and Switzer very lightly alludes to this, but this was still a time where seniority (not talent) mattered in NCAA athletics. It wasn't very long before this that freshmen didn't compete at the varsity level at any sport (see also Maravich, Pete; Chamberlain, Wilt).

Been There · Dec 7th 2010, 08:52 AM

Review of the series from L.A. Times critic Patrick Goldstein.

casterdamus · Dec 12th 2010, 05:52 AM

I was at the game where he stiffed armed the Kansas DB at @ the 15 (clip included in "30 for 30"). What was just as impressive was his speed. It appeared at least two defenders had clear angles on him but no. I remember leaving that game thinking I'd never seen a back like Marcus. Gale Sayers may have been better, only because he lasted longer.

WalMartNation · Feb 17th 2011, 02:22 AM

realize this is an old thread, but "The Two Escobars" was a helluva doc. Had no idea what that team was dealing with heading into the 94 world cup.

Kace · Feb 17th 2011, 05:25 AM

At this board, all threads are pretty old.

Nov 12th 2010, 05:25 AM	#1
TV Dad Open Line Veteran Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Posts: 1,895	ESPN "30 for 30" Did anybody watch "The Best That Never Was" on ESPN's "30 for 30"? It's the story of Marcus Dupree. I always thought Dupree was kind of a spoiled brat, but he didn't come off that way at all in the documentary. I was also kinda surprised how at peace he seemed to be with his life now. It reminded me of those folks who win the lottery and it totally screws up their life. Then, once the money is all gone, everyone leaves them alone and they go back to being happy.

Nov 12th 2010, 09:23 AM	#3
Kace Hotter Than World 2 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Planet Posts: 30,141	So far, June 17th, 1994 is still my favorite of the ones I've seen. __________________ Will rule the World for a snack

Nov 14th 2010, 09:55 AM	#4
Hoser, eh? Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cowtown Posts: 417	Dupree still came across as immature. He led a spoiled life in Philadelphia in that his coaches didn't have to instruct or anyone had to tell him "no." He gets to Norman and never gets a serious talk from Switzer or anyone else where they say "Son, you've got a ton of natural talent, but this is the next level. Your talent will get you 75%-80% there, but it's our job to get you that last 20%-25%, so please listen and follow what we have to say." People forget, and Switzer very lightly alludes to this, but this was still a time where seniority (not talent) mattered in NCAA athletics. It wasn't very long before this that freshmen didn't compete at the varsity level at any sport (see also Maravich, Pete; Chamberlain, Wilt). __________________ Not to be confused with Tom Freaking Skilling...

Dec 7th 2010, 08:52 AM	#5
Been There Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: One of over 37 million Californians Posts: 352	Review of the series from L.A. Times critic Patrick Goldstein. __________________ "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one." - Albert Einstein

Dec 12th 2010, 05:52 AM	#6
casterdamus Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: central plains Posts: 658	Dupree vs Kansas I was at the game where he stiffed armed the Kansas DB at @ the 15 (clip included in "30 for 30"). What was just as impressive was his speed. It appeared at least two defenders had clear angles on him but no. I remember leaving that game thinking I'd never seen a back like Marcus. Gale Sayers may have been better, only because he lasted longer.

Nov 12th 2010, 08:50 AM	#2
Sir Dropham Pants The Captain of Your Heart Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: USA Posts: 2,786	I caught part of it. It looked very interesting. Can't wait to see the rest. Every 30 for 30 I've seen so far has been great. I thought "Once Brothers" (I think that's the title) was great. It's about Divac and the other members of the Yugoslav basketball team.

Feb 17th 2011, 02:22 AM	#7
WalMartNation Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern Alaska Posts: 1,229	realize this is an old thread, but "The Two Escobars" was a helluva doc. Had no idea what that team was dealing with heading into the 94 world cup. __________________ "The courts have determined that 'Pain and Suffering' only applies when the doctor leaves his pager in your spleen" Helen Morgenndorffer of MTV's 'Daria'

Feb 17th 2011, 05:25 AM	#8
Kace Hotter Than World 2 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Planet Posts: 30,141	At this board, all threads are pretty old. __________________ Will rule the World for a snack

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