Say what you will about him...

[Boilermaker]

but SVP showed serious class last night.

Rest In Peace knowing you made a difference young Mr. Trent.

 

[Professor Emeritus]

SVP seemed not only moved by Tyler's story, but genuinely charmed by Tyler. So, appropriately enough, this coda was genuinely moving.

 

[New Pal Boiler]

SVP seemed not only moved by Tyler's story, but genuinely charmed by Tyler. So, appropriately enough, this coda was genuinely moving.

He was a very special kid from an amazing family. Accomplished more in 20 years than most do in 80.

 

[boiler1987]

but SVP showed serious class last night.

Rest In Peace knowing you made a difference young Mr. Trent.

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curious about your "say what you will" comment re SVP. I've always been a huge fan and he's always been classy/respectful of our program. One of the few good ones left at ESPN.

 

[Purdue85]

curious about your "say what you will" comment re SVP. I've always been a huge fan and he's always been classy/respectful of our program. One of the few good ones left at ESPN.

I wouldn't read too much into it being directed to SVP.

ESPN in general, though, has been a target on this forum (by me, as well as others), and rightfully so.

That's another conversation for another day. Tyler deserves to be the focus of this thread.

I agree, that was an incredibly classy move by SVP, and ESPN.

 

[TC4THREE]

Agree regarding ESPN. I've been among the first to criticize their tabloid ways but the attention they brought to the Tyler Trent story was a refreshing reminder of both what a tremendous platform they still have and how they can utilize it for good.

As for SVP, I've never seen anything but class from him. This just elevated my already-high opinion of him.

 

[Boilermaker]

curious about your "say what you will" comment re SVP. I've always been a huge fan and he's always been classy/respectful of our program. One of the few good ones left at ESPN.

I’ve nothing bad to say about SVP, but I know there are always contrarians and of course ESPN detractors (sometimes I myself am). I can’t recall anyone going on a rant about SVP, but I guess I was just hedging in case someone came out of the woodwork.

 

[JohnHoosierr]

He's always seemed to like Purdue imo. I remember he featured luce on his "hardest worker" segment or whatever it's called that he does at the end of his show.

 

[RDUBoiler]

I like SVP. He and Stuart Scott always struck me as the best ESPN hosts.

 

[JMoneyx]

SVP is one of the last OGs on ESPN and one of the only one's I can stand, always has been a favorite

 

[ChoiceBeef]