Taking a look at the best ESPN College GameDay signs from Week 4 of the 2017 season as the pregame show took over Times Square for a historic moment
When it comes to ESPN College GameDay, one thing that you always expect is for the pregame show to set up shop at the biggest or most important game of the week. That’s just the expectation that they’ve built over the years, and a reasonable one at that. However, they decided to flip the script in Week 4 of the 2017 season by setting up shop in Times Square in New York City.
In case you were unaware, there aren’t any college football teams that play in Times Square (although that would surely be a sight to see). Instead, the College GameDay crew took over the famous area of NYC simply to make history. And without a doubt, it looked cool seeing the set there.
Having said that, one of the questions about bringing College GameDay to New York City was how it would affect the signs. On one hand, you had to wonder how not being at an actual game would influence the signs around the set. However, there’s also the chance that being in such a big, diverse city that there would be just a greater mix of signs.
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As it turns out, the truth was closer to the latter option. There was very little consistency, but there were plenty of great signs with a little bit of Big Apple flavor. Let’s take a look at the best College GameDay signs from Week 4:
Didn’t get the memo pic.twitter.com/sfK50uFieE
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 23, 2017
He’s not wrong pic.twitter.com/oBHv3yVf21
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 23, 2017
Those are really hard to get pic.twitter.com/I2FSvtXQro
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 23, 2017
She can upgrade you pic.twitter.com/FKOFgazBvw
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 23, 2017
As if Mizzou doesn't have enough issues. @CollegeGameDay pic.twitter.com/Lb42gluidO
— Rece Davis (@ReceDavis) September 23, 2017
Here. We. Go!!!!! #GameDayNYC pic.twitter.com/fvL4BlMfKS
— Keri Potts (@MsPotts_ATL) September 23, 2017
@bustedcoverage Shocked this one made it past ESPN Producers: "Hillary blew a 3-1 lead". pic.twitter.com/C2ELxtq82t
— Jeff Tew (@SquirrelTew) September 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/bustedcoverage/status/911550471374073856
No Mercy. @bustedcoverage pic.twitter.com/porFoLb8cY
— John Cassio (@THEJohnCassio) September 23, 2017
I'm not sure if there's a deeper burn. @bustedcoverage pic.twitter.com/GAqAp2qXNY
— John Cassio (@THEJohnCassio) September 23, 2017
Oh for real? pic.twitter.com/yuaB1ZpG0b
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 23, 2017
https://twitter.com/TheMermaidAg/status/911582058522214405
— Dan (@AtIantaDan) September 23, 2017
#gamedaysigns pic.twitter.com/d1abqOxRFJ
— Jamie Burkart (@Jamie_Burkart) September 23, 2017
Hey, NYC, who you proud of?! #GameDaySigns pic.twitter.com/1GTVK6SNxB
— Adam Weinrib (@AdamWeinrib) September 23, 2017
Xoxo pic.twitter.com/8PSn0yDilk
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 23, 2017
You can’t lose if you don’t have a team, Gumby. pic.twitter.com/P9X40odrEZ
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 23, 2017
Some people are still living in 2008 pic.twitter.com/gy0fA18Ug5
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 23, 2017
This is still out of control pic.twitter.com/lXkn2OoXGw
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 23, 2017
Just a little early... #GameDaySigns pic.twitter.com/UFAPxlXpbU
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) September 23, 2017
...but I like crowds! #GameDaySigns pic.twitter.com/Z6FuCmFKnS
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) September 23, 2017
Don't have a dog in this one, but this Vandy sign might be an instant classic over on #SECNation for more reasons than one. #gamedaysigns pic.twitter.com/xa0ach5bA9
— Brian Hicks (@BrianSaid) September 23, 2017
Ain't that the truth? CC: @nflreddit #GameDaySigns pic.twitter.com/gm9FkJsXB3
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) September 23, 2017
Some FCS #TrashTalk against The Ivy League: #GameDaySigns #GoRhody pic.twitter.com/rqdLjQ9BDO
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) September 23, 2017
So that’s where the nickname came from pic.twitter.com/I55iXw36fE
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) September 23, 2017
Book those tickets now—#GoDeacs #GameDaySigns pic.twitter.com/qwwSfiCo7c
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) September 23, 2017
One of my favorite #gamedaysigns at #GameDayNYC @CollegeGameDay #RollTide pic.twitter.com/eG5nFUImgW
— Izzy 🐀 (@izzybrown) September 23, 2017
I'm not sure why, but I like this one. #CollegeGameDay #GameDaySigns pic.twitter.com/Q4DPQxEXu0
— GameDay Critic (@GameDayCritic) September 23, 2017
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It’s definitely still weird to see the Saturday morning tradition not on a campus. However, it was still cool to see the set in Times Square. What’s more, the fans showed up and delivered with the GameDay signs. In the end, what more can you ask for?
In the meantime — can’t wait for that SUNY Maritime vs. Alabama matchup.