In the mid-1980s, it would have been hard to find a more colorful personality in college football then Brian “The Boz” Bosworth. The life of the former linebacker will be examined as the fall slate of 30 for 30 continues on October 28th with Brian and The Boz, directed by Thaddeus D. Matula.
In some ways, Barry Switzer and Brian Bosworth were made for each other. The Oklahoma coach and the linebacker he recruited to play for him were both outsized personalities who delighted in thumbing their noses at the establishment. And in their three seasons together (1984-86), the unique father-son dynamic resulted in 31 wins and two Orange Bowl victories, including a national championship, as Bosworth was awarded the first two Butkus Awards. But Bosworth’s alter ego – “The Boz” – was taking over. Eventually, he went on a downward spiral and became known as an NFL bust. In “Brian and The Boz,” the dual identities of Brian Bosworth are examined as he looks back on his life and passes on the lessons he’s learned to his son.
The remaining 30 for 30 films will air on ESPN as follows (all times ET):
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 9 p.m. – Brian and The Boz
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 9 p.m. – Brothers in Exile
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 8 p.m. – Rand University
Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 p.m. – The U Part 2
This October marks the fifth anniversary of 30 for 30’s launch in 2009. Additional information including film clips and director statements and bios will be available on the 30 for 30 website espn.com/30for30; Follow 30 for 30 on Facebook (facebook.com/espn30for30) and Twitter (@30for30).
In celebration of the fifth anniversary of the series, ESPN Films will be releasing a limited edition 100-title 30 for 30 Fifth Anniversary Collection on November 25, featuring the complete set of 30 for 30 films as well as Nine for IX and some 30 for 30 Soccer Stories and 30 for 30 Shorts titles.
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