BS High

Apparently only ESPN can make good documentaries according to some of you. I don't think they glorify Roy Johnson but let him reveal his true character. He's a fast talker, he's got tons of charisma, and he's full of BS. It's all about him! Apparently some people missed the stories of the kids affected by this man. The kids crying, the lives ruined. The mothers dealing with the aftermath. They paint a pretty good picture of what a horrible person Roy Johnson is. And they even say "hey, this could have happened anywhere he just happened to be the right guy at the right time."

The story telling is fantastic. The production is fantastic. The human element of everyone even Roy is perfectly done. If you want a great story horribly produced documentary, watch "The Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much" and learn how to not edit a film.

This is a must watch in my opinion. Just like the Woodstock 99 documentaries, you're going to leave in a bad mood but it's because you should. I guess I shouldn't be surprised people on the internet hate something for stupid reasons but oh well.

A thoughroughly interesting story that took some time to get started if you (a) aren't an american and don't understand the American Football and education system and (b) didn't know the story. The amazing thing is how the scum bag Roy isn't in jail. His manipulation and damage he's done to everyone he's ever met is palpable. Its also incredible that he's still walking. A truer sociopath, narcissists and selfish, remorseless being you could never meet. The failing of this documentary is that the directors did not punish him enough with cross examination during interviews. I understand that film makers need to placate the subject until they don't need him any more for their film, but I wanted to see more of his suffering on camera. The biggest question is why would he be part of this doc in the first place... but that tells you everything you need to know about this selfish, self centred ego.

I wish nothing but ill will for this despicable manchild for the rest of his miserable life. The only good thing is that people like this always get what they deserve in the end. He's like a Don King without the money. As for the film, we'll put together and shot. It's simple stuff though, so anyone with half a brain could have shot it. There's no imaginative direction here. A worthwhile 90 mins.

I would have preferred this documentary to not have the scumbag Roy in it. He tries to come off as a guy that just does what he wants, whenever he wants and laughs about it.

I feel for the kids that were swindled by him. Roy belongs in jail. He even asks am I in jail? He should be. He's a pathological liar. He says he is the most honest liar he knows. That says a lot about him.

I don't understand how any parent didn't check in to this at all. How can you not be interested in it your child's grades?

I think the actual production of the documentary was ok. I think the execution of it was poor. They give Roy way too much camera time.

Partly my fault for wasting my time anymore now that serial documentaries are the 'erudite' alternative to reality programs for relatively cheap to produce streaming filler entertainment. I really can't take this glorification of a psychopath as star of the show to drive this story, it's sickening. It makes all the investigators and journalists complicit to the crime of glorifying his behavior simply by giving him a mic and a camera lens. It's not about anything else than Roy Johnson, so the title, pun included, and certainly the descriptions are deceiving. It's a cringe filled story you've heard many times before only this has been stretched from a 30-60 minute spot to a serial, a meta con with in a con with in a con. HBO is over. 30 on 30 produces much better sports documentaries. Notable quotes: "i could tell you some stories you'd never believe, but I'd literally say whatever I need to say to pull that dog up out you." "One of those stoid kids, I mean one of those young men that I like..."

This is a story about a mentally ill man that financial, mentally and emotionally abused kids. You could say that he physically abused them by putting them in dangerous situations. The state of Ohio should be ashamed of themselves for not holding this man accountable for the abuse he committed to these boys that may impact them for the rest of their lives. The amount of greed and cover up would be immense if it were not for social media. ESPN and the documentary makers will financially benefit off of these kids. It's hard to watch this narcissist explain himself for 90 minutes while laughing away. Left me feeling pretty bad.