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30 for 30 S1E29 — The Best that Never Was
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30 for 30•Season 1•Episode 29

The Best that Never Was

8.1/10 · 1,416 votesNov 9, 2010101 min

Ranked #3 of 30 in Season 1•+1.0 vs season avg

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The 1981 recruiting of high school football player Marcus Dupree by multiple big-time college programs, his resulting injury-prone college and professional career, and how his pursuit by college and USFL teams changed the recruiting process. (2 hours in length)

Directed byJonathan Hock
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Episode Summary

"The Best that Never Was" is episode 29 of 30 for 30 season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 1,416 votes, ranking #3 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.1). Directed by Jonathan Hock, it aired on November 9, 2010.

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