So why has christian laettner been disliked so intensely by so many for so long. In fact, the disdain for laettner is the topic of an upcoming espn 30 for 30 titled, i hate christian laettner. Espn released a trailer for its latest upcoming 30 for 30. But the latest installment, i hate christian laettner, is very special. Mar 03, 2015 espn is debuting a 30 for 30 documentary devoted specifically to former duke basketball player christian laettner, titled i hate christian laettner. Mar 09, 2015 still, this one is could be at the top of the espn 30 for 30 all time top ten list. Afterbuzz tv hosts discuss an episode of espns 30 for 30. It is narrated by rob lowe and directed by rory karpf. Rob lowe narrates this documentary outlining both sides of the story behind laettners infamous stomp, battles with teammates, and arrogance. Espn films s1 e10 espn films the marinovich project duration. I hate christian laettner has been released, and its pretty much exactly what youd expect. For those wondering how that stacked up against other 30 for 30 documentaries.
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Can you make the shot and christian doesnt say, yes i can do he says coach if grant throws a good fast. He made perhaps the most dramatic shot in the history of the ncaa basketball tournament. Arkansaskentucky, i hate christian laettner lead cable. Christian laettner is still upset with the fab five and jalen rose for ripping him in their movie.
Good christians, bad christians, and why atheists hate. Mar, 2015 just in time for another round of march madness, espn presents their latest in their celebrated 30 for 30 sports documentary series, i hate christian laettner, airing this sunday, shortly after. Excellent documentary from espns 30 for 30 series takes a look at perhaps the greatest. At least he has been since the espn films 30for30 documentary i hate christian laettner first aired last sunday. I hate christian laettner 30 for 30 documentary trailer. I hate christian laettner and how the arrogance of the duke.
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The legendary duke basketball player and the widespread contempt held for him was the subject of espns latest 30 for 30 documentary, aptly titled i hate christian laettner. I hate christian laettner espn 30for30 documentary. Well, there is one particular team that the university of kentucky fans hate, and that is duke university, and their duke blue devils. Duke basketball legend christian laettner on being so hated. Espn will debut its next 30 for 30 documentary, i hate christian laettner, following its selection sunday special on march 15. Theres not point in downloading the update since it requires installer. Mar 12, 2015 the new 30 for 30 film i hate christian laettner sunday, 9 p. New 30 for 30 documentary i hate christian laettner to. To explore this hatred, espn has announced a 30 for 30 documentary to be aired next march titled i hate christian laettner. Nov 18, 2014 espn films today announced a new 30 for 30 film that will debut in 2015 as part of the awardwinning and criticallyacclaimed documentary series.
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