Boo Corrigan brother, Tim Corrigan, an ESPN vice president of production, faces trolls after the committee led by his brother opts out FSU from the playoffs.
The committee’s decision to omit Florida State Seminoles from the college football playoffs has sparked controversies. Some allege the close link of Boo Corrigan with ESPN might have influenced the decision.
The University of Notre Dame graduate attended Virginia Commonwealth University, obtaining a master’s degree in 2013.
Boo formerly worked as an associate athletic director at the University of Notre Dame, Duke University, and the United States Military Academy.
Serving since May 2019, Boo holds the position of the director of athletics with the NC State Wolfpack.
The Wolfpack has flourished remarkably under his leadership, setting milestones and records in competitions.
During the 2021-22 season, the team brought home four ACC titles, and four Wolfpack teams finished in the top five of the national rankings.
Moreover, in 2022, Boo took upon the role of chair of the selection committee for the College Football Playoff.
Boo Corrigan Brother: Who Is ESPN Tim Corrigan?
A native of Charlottesville, Virginia, Boo grew up alongside his brother, Tim Corrigan. Besides him, he has four siblings, Louise, Kathryn, David, Kevin, and Brian.
Boo’s brother, Tim, holds the position of a senior coordinating producer for the NBA on ESPN.
Starting as a production assistant in 1987, Tim’s dedication and competence led to his successive promotions.
From 1987 to 1992, he covered various ESPN events, including College Football, College Basketball, America’s Cup, and French Open.
Further, since 2008, Tim has consistently managed the production of the NBA Conference Finals, NBA Saturday Primetime, and NBA Finals on ABC.
In his current role, Tim supervises the game production for professional basketball events broadcasted on ESPN and ABC.
That includes covering prominent sports leagues such as the NBA, WNBA, USAB, FIBA, Summer League, and G League.
Moreover, the ESPN producer holds the esteemed titles of two-time Emmy and a four-time Cable Ace Award winner.
Regarding his education, Tim obtained his bachelor’s degree in economics from Notre Dame in 1986.
What Is The Controversy All About?
On December 3, 2023, the College Football Playoff selection committee announced the four teams that made it in.
The Michigan Wolverines, Washington Huskies, Texas Longhorns, and Alabama Crimson Tide are among the four.
However, this list of teams has surged an air of controversy as the undefeated Florida State Seminoles were left out.
Even after compiling a 13-0 record and winning an ACC championship, the Seminoles were omitted from the list.
The omission has surged a rumor of financial interest involved and a connection with ESPN to be a responsible factor.
However, speaking on ESPN, the CFP committee chairman Boo Corrigan stated, “Florida State is a different team than they were through the first 11 weeks. An incredible season. Bust as you look at who they are as a team, right now, without Jordan Travis, without the offensive dynamic that he brings to it, they are a different team.”
Nevertheless, the FSU fans dismissed his reasons, reasoning that the team could still perform well without Jordan Travis, who had a season-ending injury.
