John Tessitore was involved in a trick play for Boston College, and his father, broadcaster Joe Tessitore, was able to call the play. Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

ESPN broadcaster Joe Tessitore calls his son fooling Clemson on trick play

Originally posted on Sportsnaut | By Matt Johnson | Last updated 10/31/20

Joe Tessitore was already living the dream as a college football broadcaster for ESPN, but even he never would have imagined the moment he experienced on Saturday.

Working as the play-by-play man for ESPN’s broadcast of the Boston College Eagles and Clemson Tigers game, Tessitore had the chance to call a game that his son was playing in. If that wasn’t enough to make this father proud, his son’s play certainly did.

With the Eagles already leading No. 1 Clemson 21-10 in the second quarter, Boston College pulled out some trickery. John Tessitore, serving as the holder, motioned the tight end to the outside then hurried to line up behind center as the quarterback.

This was so awesome. Listen to Joe Tessitore on the call while his son John – the BC holder – draws Clemson offsides on a fake field goal attempt, leading to a TD on the next play. You can hear how proud Tess is of his son. What it’s all about pic.twitter.com/oexRgM7zzl
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 31, 2020

Clemson was completely confused, jumping offsides on fourth down, gifting Boston College five yards on the penalty. As John Tessitore’s teammates congratulated him, his father’s pride in his son was glowing through the broadcast and in his excited tone.

Tessitore shared with the audience about the different spots his son has played, the kind of insight you can count on from a great broadcaster or a proud parent. On the next play, Boston College seized on the momentum with a touchdown on a wild catch.

INSANE! #BostonCollege WR C.J. Lewis makes the unbelievable, juggling catch. #ForBoston leads #ALLIN 28-10. The unthinkable is happening! #CFB pic.twitter.com/HKuYUybwIL
— Sportsnaut (@Sportsnaut) October 31, 2020

While Clemson is playing without Trevor Lawrence, who tested positive for COVID-19 days prior, no one could have expected this team to trail 28-13 at halftime. The Tigers are very much in danger of suffering a humiliating loss, but the best part of this is Tessitore’s moment.

This article first appeared on Sportsnaut and was syndicated with permission.

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