The Hidden Reason ESPN Is Bringing the Savannah Bananas to Boise

The temperatures are in the triple digits, and the air is unbreathable throughout our beloved Mountain West. Some folks are on vacation while others, myself included, wish they were on vacation.

However, America’s hottest act is in Boise, not for one night but for two nights. And they’re bringing a national audience provided by ESPN for both nights at Albertsons Stadium. Also, besides Garth Brooks when has the stadium been sold out on back to back nights?

Who Are The Savannah Bananas?

The Bananas are the brainchild of Jesse Cole and his wife. A year ago, they purchased a minor league baseball team in Savannah, Georgia. They realized the traditional way of playing baseball was old, outdated, and boring. Both Coles created ‘Banana Ball,’ a game that uses baseball players but follows its own rules that favor entertainment and the fan experience.

We’ll share with you the rules and what you can expect if you’re going to the games this weekend. However, the Bananas created such a buzz that the team decided to take their show on the road, initially starting in small southern markets.

The games were such a success that ESPN picked up the Bananas, and the team now plays in college and professional football stadiums, Major League Baseball parks, and even NASCAR Speedways.