Proposals for the best ad series ever.
The first "This is SportsCenter" commercial debuted in 1994, and the series has since put out some of the most popular ads on television. With its mockumentary-style storytelling and ever-changing staff of broadcasters, athletes, and mascots, "This is SportsCenter" creates a world where all things sports-related live together.
Every fan has a favorite one, and many have come up with their own SportsCenter ideas before. I know I have. Here are a few of those ideas:
Blake Griffin Cookies
[ESPN Cafeteria - November 14, 6:58 p.m.]
Steve Levy and Brian Kenny are excitedly watching Blake Griffin eat cookies and milk. He never dunks the cookies.
Steve: "He's changed."
Via: Noah Graham / Getty Images
Oregon Uniforms
[ESPN Copy Room - September 27, 3:23 p.m.]
Neil Everett is talking to an Oregon football player in the office. Every time he looks away, the Oregon football player is in a new uniform.
Via: Jonathan Ferrey / Getty Images
Joakim Noah's Secret
[ESPN Offices - June 21, 4:22 p.m.]
John Buccigross (to Jay Harris): "Women flock to Noah. Just look at him."
[Noah down the hallway surrounded by all the SportsCenter women]
Jay Harris: "What's his secret?"
[Cut to Noah talking out of earshot of the anchors]
Noah: "It's called the 'bohemian bun.' You just go like this...[starts to put a woman's hair in a bun]... and kind of tousle it. You want a controlled messy look."
[Cut back to the anchors]
John Buccigross: "I wish I played basketball."
Via: Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images