My dad was telling me about this yesterday, so I looked it up. I think some of the results would surprise many of us around here in the least.
This one, though, was a touch surprising to me…
Kirk Herbstreit (ESPN) +44 SEC bias
ESPN’s leading personality covering college football can’t seem to escape the accusations of bias despite multiple efforts to push back against the narrative. Herbstreit has gone as far as saying, “These people talking about the SEC, how much they pay you — are you kidding me? I’ve been here for 30 years.”
Herbstreit is the highest-ranking individual in our poll who reported a bias that didn’t tie to an alma mater or a recent coaching job. Herbstreit, a former Ohio State captain, clearly disagrees with the insinuation that he’s in the bag for ESPN and the SEC. Unfortunately for Herbstreit and ESPN, there is still work to be done, as nearly two-thirds of our voters believe there is a bias toward the SEC despite Herbstreit’s continued protests.
Let me just say he ain’t biased for Georgia, that’s for sure. While Mickey may have made him into an SEC shill, let’s not look past his infamous efforts to sway QBs from Georgia, although he did us a favor when we dodged Raiola. Maybe he’s a Georgia fan, come to think of it. Hmm.
How Finebaum got anything but a 100 on the thing is slightly a headscratcher, but it’s not scientific. Anyway, in case you’re wondering who came in as the least biased…here ya go.
At least McAfee has something going for him.
