30 for 30: The U Part 2 (2014)
**** (out of 4)
Billy Corbin follows up his 2009 30 for 30 episode with this even better film that talks about the rise of Miami football during the early 2000s and their eventual collapse due to a scandal that rocked college football.
I was really shocked to see how wonderful this film was but it turned out to be even better than the original. The best thing about this film is the fact that it gives an honest and at times funny look at what went on during these years. The now infamous Championship game against Ohio State is looked at in great detail and it was wonderful getting to hear from the players on their reactions to that game now.
The Shapiro scandal is also looked at in great detail and this here is when the documentary is at its best because it gives you a clear idea of what was going on but it also asks questions on how something like this could happen. Of course, the answer is the blank check and school's turning a blind eye to this type of stuff.
If you're a fan of Miami football then I really don't think you'll be letdown with this film. If you hate Miami football then you'll still enjoy seeing what the school was able to do and I'm sure you'll get an added kick out of what eventually happened.
**** (out of 4)
Billy Corbin follows up his 2009 30 for 30 episode with this even better film that talks about the rise of Miami football during the early 2000s and their eventual collapse due to a scandal that rocked college football.
I was really shocked to see how wonderful this film was but it turned out to be even better than the original. The best thing about this film is the fact that it gives an honest and at times funny look at what went on during these years. The now infamous Championship game against Ohio State is looked at in great detail and it was wonderful getting to hear from the players on their reactions to that game now.
The Shapiro scandal is also looked at in great detail and this here is when the documentary is at its best because it gives you a clear idea of what was going on but it also asks questions on how something like this could happen. Of course, the answer is the blank check and school's turning a blind eye to this type of stuff.
If you're a fan of Miami football then I really don't think you'll be letdown with this film. If you hate Miami football then you'll still enjoy seeing what the school was able to do and I'm sure you'll get an added kick out of what eventually happened.