ESPN SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days

I have to tell you, there is nothing more electric when you see their ESPN setup on TV

For years we have watched sporting events from all across the country, from all different sports. It's amazing the growth of television coverage throughout the years since ESPN came along. How long would you guess they have been around?

ESPN launched on September 7, 1979,

According to espnpressroom.com "ESPN launched on September 7, 1979, and is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc., an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. ESPN was originally conceived in 1978 and office space was rented in Plainville, Conn., before the Bristol property was purchased and developed"

To me, there is nothing more electric than seeing all the excited fans waving behind the ESPN setup on Game Day - and in just ten days, ESPN will kick off its ESPN SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days - pretty impressive.

I remember years ago, my old roommate went to an ESPN setup in downtown Fargo

The big question is, at least out here, is North Dakota one of the States on their 50-day tour? According to espnpressroom.com "This summer, ESPN’s flagship news and information program will embark on a cross-country journey with SportsCenter: 50 States in 50 Days -a nationwide tour designed to bring SportsCenter and its anchors directly to fans across America.

ESPN has unveiled the full schedule for the seven-week initiative, featuring a mix of live on-site shows and storytelling segments from a different state each day for 50 consecutive days"

Hey Bison fans - check out Monday, August 11th - NDSU Football in Fargo, ND

Click here for their full schedule.