This image is the single best expression of the sentiment of Ole Miss v LSU and, no surprise, it doesn’t appear anywhere in ESPN’s broadcast. It had to come from a sideline photographer. I think it’s time to have a conversation on ESPN’s production incompetence. In just the last 2 weeks they have: • generated a national controversy for Texas, and—outside of Laura Rutledge going out of her way to accept accountability on behalf of the people behind the scenes—have totally shirked responsibility and allowed Sark to take all the heat. • took the most emotionally charged matchup in recent memory and completely failed to show any of the subtle poignant moments between Kiffin and Ole Miss players/coaches in a broadcast that should have been built entirely around them. They couldn’t even be bothered to show the postgame handshake—the easiest and most predictable moment of interaction in any game. (And that’s not even talking about them potentially almost causing a catastrophic helicopter accident with their drone above 70k unsuspecting fans last night) As a broadcaster, ESPN has a responsibility to act as a conduit for the viewer. Their job is to shepherd the story from the location to the viewer without putting themselves in the middle of it. Unfortunately, they continually fail in both regards. It’s time for them to be held accountable.