Gov. DeSantis Gives Lee Corso Governor's Medal of Freedom

'A Fixture Of College Football': Florida Governor DeSantis Awards Medal Of Freedom To Lee Corso

College football icon Coach Lee Corso was awarded the Governor’s Medal of Freedom today by Governor Ron DeSantis, one of the highest honors in the state of Florida. The award recognizes Corso’s profound impact on college football, sports broadcasting, and his long-standing connection to his alma mater, Florida State University (FSU). “For decades, Lee has […] ‘A Fixture Of College Football’: Florida Governor DeSantis Awards Medal Of Freedom To L…

Gov. DeSantis gives Lee Corso Governor's Medal of Freedom

One of the most prominent names ever in the college football media landscape is getting his just due from Gov. Ron DeSantis. On Saturday, Coach Lee Corso was awarded the Governor’s Medal of Freedom, in “recognition of his impact on college football, sports broadcasting, and his alma mater Florida State University.” “For decades, Lee has been an essential part of the college football experience. From his time as the ‘Sunshine Scooter’ at Florida …

Lee Corso honored by Florida State, receives Governor’s Medal of Freedom

Lee Corso received a celebratory sendoff from ESPN and College GameDay to kick off the 2025 college football season. However, celebrations of the 90-year-old legend weren’t done yet. Saturday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis awarded Corso with the Governor’s Medal of Freedom, which is awarded to those with “meritorious contributions” to Florida and its people. Corso was recognized for his influence on college football, sports broadcasting, and his…

Governor Ron DeSantis awards the Governor’s Medal of Freedom to Coach Lee Corso - Alachua Chronicle

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded Coach Lee Corso with the Governor’s Medal of Freedom, one of the highest honors in the state of Florida, in recognition of his impact on college football, sports broadcasting, and his alma mater Florida State University.  The post Governor Ron DeSantis awards the Governor’s Medal of Freedom to Coach Lee Corso appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.