The shocking true story of Bishop Sycamore, the fake high school football team that conned ESPN and the nation.
In August 2021, a high school football game on ESPN turned into a national scandal. IMG Academy, a legitimate powerhouse, faced off against Bishop Sycamore, a team with a dubious website and a roster full of question marks. The result was a 58-0 blowout that exposed a shocking truth: Bishop Sycamore wasn't a real school.
Friday Night Lies uncovers the story of Roy Johnson, the man behind Bishop Sycamore, and the events that led to the program's implosion. Andrew King and Ben Ferree expose the exploitation and deception at the heart of this scandal, revealing:
How Johnson and his associates built a sham program on lies and empty promises.The devastating impact on the young athletes who were lured to Bishop Sycamore with dreams of college scholarships.The systemic failures that allowed this fraud to occur and the urgent need for reform in youth sports.
For fans of true crime and sports stories, Friday Night Lies is a gripping and important account of ambition, greed, and the dark side of high school football.
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