Yesterday, ESPN made the wise decision of transforming ESPNU into ESPN8 “The Ocho” that highlights sports that are “seldom seen”.
Sure, it’s a case of “gonzo comedy” and, as such, we understand your disbelief at a giant sports network actually taking a cue from satirical sports movie, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story.
That being said, here are some highlights from ESPN8′s one real day in the spotlight, which include headbutt table-tennis with a volleyball, a firefighter’s competition, and plenty of variations of dodgeball (including one where one person is juggling while avoiding getting hit).