ESPN asked toddlers to discuss Maxwell Award race

ESPN is often accused of dumbing down the discourse on sports topics for the sake of ratings but it is bucking that stereotype with its newest segment, "Little Experts."

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ESPN has been accused of dumbing down the discourse on sports topics for the sake of ratings but it is bucking that stereotype with its newest segment, "Little Experts."

These pint-sized pundits give their hot takes on this year's Maxwell Award finalists, although they end up focusing more on the mascots, such as the Mississippi State "Doggies."

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The little fellow in the bow-tie seems to have just the right mix of contrarian thinking and short attention-span to make a splash in sports media someday.

- Brendan Maloy