IMG receiver Carnell Tate breaks a tackle and leaps into the endzone for a touchdown. Photo courtesy of Jeff Harwell.
On Aug. 29, ESPN was preparing for an exciting high school football matchup between IMG Academy and Bishop Sycamore. What followed was one of the most bizarre sporting events to air on television.
What was expected to be a tight-fought battle ended in a beatdown as IMG Academy crushed opponent Bishop Sycamore 58-0 — leaving the audience, broadcasters and workers of ESPN confused on what they just witnessed.
IMG has a well-established football program, with a multitude of four and five–star prospects committed to schools such as Alabama, Michigan and Georgia.