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Brent Musburger on Gambling, Eminem, and March Madness Underdogs
Big Cat, PFT, and Hank are still rotting away in Las Vegas, aging in dog years while trying to break the sportsbooks. After a wild weekend that included a NASCAR fight and Big Cat officially becoming a circus animal by dabbing in exchange for a cookie at the Pac-12 tournament, it is time to turn the page to the bracket.
Before getting into the actual matchups, the crew broke down the inevitable clichés that come with the tournament. PFT is keeping a close eye on the "noise" levels of various double-digit seeds, while Big Cat is already disgusted by the annual traditions of certain sports business reporters.
Big CatDarren Rovell is un-American for not filling out a March Madness bracket
Shout out Darren Rovell does not fill out a bracket. So that is a March Madness tradition for him telling the world that he doesn't fill out a bracket and he's un-American and basically a terrorist.
As for the actual seeding, Big Cat is already in mid-season form with his grievances. He isn't buying the logic that put his Badgers behind a team they already handled twice on the court.
Big CatWisconsin got screwed by the NCAA Tournament selection committee with an 8-seed
I am biased, but Wisconsin got fucked... they're an eight seed which I'm fine with because they haven't played well but Minnesota is a five seed and Wisconsin beat Minnesota two times this year.
Brent Musburger: The Legend of the Desert
The guys visited the Hall of Famer at his new VSiN studio at the South Point Casino. Hearing Musburger’s voice in a gambling setting just feels right, like a cold beer at a Northwestern dry-town grocery store. Brent shared stories about his "unauthorized use" of cars as a teenager, his famous interview with a seemingly spooked Eminem, and the time Keith Jackson handed him a shooter of vodka after a playoff game.
The conversation naturally stayed on the point spread. Brent explained how his broadcasting style always included a wink and a nod to the bettors because he knew exactly who was watching those late-game free throws in a blowout. However, he was very clear about the ethics of being on the call while having action on the game.
Brent MusburgerBroadcasters should never bet on games they are announcing
I really gave up betting on games that I'm announcing... I would not recommend that any analyst or play-by-play guy do a game [they bet on] simply because it influences how you view the game and the athletes that are involved.
Big Cat and PFT pushed him on whether coaches are aware of the number, especially when boosters are involved. Brent didn't shy away from the idea that some old-school coaches might have looked out for the alumni by covering a late spread.
Brent MusburgerI believe some college coaches will 'cover the spread' to keep their alumni happy
I think the answer to your question is yes. I don't want to hedge on it. I think that there have been coaches certainly in the past who would cover for the alumni in a certain situation.
Before letting him go, Musburger took a shot at the insufferable nature of Cubs fans—a group he knows well from his Chicago days—and offered his definitive betting advice for the upcoming tournament.
Brent MusburgerThe best betting strategy for March Madness is to always take the underdogs
Underdogs, underdogs, underdogs. [They're always barking.]
Who's Back and Just Chill Out
Hank is fully convinced that Johnny Football is on the path to a massive NFL return, citing his recent engagement as the ultimate sign of maturity and commitment.
HankJohnny Manziel is officially back and committed to a comeback after getting engaged
My who's back of the week is Johnny Football... Comeback season. He just got engaged to show that he's committed and he's making his comeback. So it seems like he's got everything going for him heading forward.
PFT's "Who's Back" focused on the medical industry's annual push for vasectomies during the opening weekend of the tournament. While clinics offer deals so guys can sit on the couch guilt-free, PFT isn't sold on the long-term demographic impact of the tournament.
PFT CommenterI would predict no babies are born nine months after March Madness starts
I would predict that there are like no babies born nine months after the start of March Madness because no guy out there is [finding success]... This is the weekend that a guy drinks too many beers, eats nachos, and then farts a lot and falls asleep on the couch.
In a much-needed "Just Chill Out," the guys looked at Russell Wilson’s social media presence. Between the weird love letters and the one-year engagement anniversary posts, Wilson is giving off very specific vibes.
PFT CommenterRussell Wilson acts like a seventh grader who is in love for the first time
This is the behavior of a seventh grader who's in love for the first time... I just don't understand why you have to tell the world constantly that you love your wife.
The show wrapped up with a call to Lenny Dykstra to help them decide where to put an $800 roulette bet (always bet on Red) and a look at some depressing Brooklyn Nets statistics.
PFT CommenterIt's time to start having the conversation: could Duke basketball beat the Brooklyn Nets?
In the year 2017... The Nets have won one single game at the Barclays [Center]. Duke has won now four games at the Barclays. So could Duke basketball beat the Nets? I think it's time to start having that conversation.
HankThere is no point to checking out of a hotel; it's a vestige of the past
Explain to me what the reason of checking out of a hotel is... Today I walked down the lobby and there was a line all the way out the door of people waiting to check out. What is the point? They're nerds... Clocks are a vestige of the past. I tell my own time.
Hopefully, the guys make it out of Caesars Palace before Big Cat eats another $75 tin of minibar candy.
