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Brent Musburger on Mayweather-McGregor, Gambling Tips, and Heisman Votes
Big Cat, PFT, and Hank are still in Las Vegas, nursing what can only be described as a world-class collective hangover following the Mayweather-McGregor fight. The energy is exactly what you’d expect from three people who have been breathing casino air and drinking double vodkas for 72 straight hours. They were in the building for the spectacle, and while the Irish fans were singing all night, the reality of the boxing match eventually set in.
Big Cat was quick to point out that despite the early McGregor hype, the outcome never really felt in doubt once the rounds started piling up.
Big CatFloyd Mayweather was in complete control for every second of the Conor McGregor fight
In terms of actually looking back and thinking about it, there was not one second that [Mayweather] wasn't in complete control. Like Connor threw some big punches, but Floyd knew exactly what he was doing the whole time. He's like, I'll play defense for a few rounds, and then he's going to get gassed, which he did, and he knocked him out.
Because the guys were currently living in a state of physical decay, the Mount Rushmore of hungover foods was a necessity. Hank went with the classic steak and cheese, while Big Cat argued for the sheer volume strategy. He insists that if you aren't ordering enough Chinese food to feed a small village, you aren't doing it right.
Big CatA solo hungover Chinese food order must be at least $75
If you order Chinese food by yourself, by the way, when you're hungover and you are under $75, you're doing it wrong. Because what you need to do when you're hungover and you're ordering Chinese food is you order every single thing that you might just want a little taste of.
PFT took a more scientific approach to the recovery process. While others are looking for grease, he’s looking for a way to regulate his internal temperature after a night of Vegas debauchery.
PFT CommenterIce cream is the most efficient way to cool your core down during a hangover
I'm going to go with just ice cream because it's so easy. You don't have to worry about chewing it... it cools your core down when you get that hangover where you're dehydrated and you have that lava core. You're sitting on your couch sweating, but if you have the ice cream, it cools you down more efficiently than anything else could.
Uncle Brent in the Desert
The legendary Brent Musburger joined the show from his home base at the South Point Casino to help the guys transition from the fight into football season. Brent is fully leaning into his "Friend in the Desert" persona with VSiN, and he didn't disappoint with the gambling advice. For those looking to get rich quick in Week 1 of the college season, Uncle Brent preached patience and cautioned against following the public money.
Brent MusburgerAvoid betting on big favorites early in the college football and NFL seasons
Stay away from the big favorites. Either take the points or don't bet the game... Don't buy all the hype about the big favorites all the time.
He specifically pointed toward the massive Alabama vs. Florida State matchup as a spot where the value might lie with the underdog.
Brent MusburgerFlorida State is a good bet to cover the spread against Alabama in Week 1
Alabama is going to go about a seven on Florida State. The Noles, pretty good. Pretty good football team. Quarterback coming back. You might want to take a flyer with the points on something like that.
Beyond the betting lines, the conversation veered into the important stuff: mascots. PFT is fully bought into the idea that LSU’s new live tiger is the missing piece for their offensive scheme.
PFT CommenterLSU's new live tiger mascot will lead the team to a top-tier offensive season
I think this tiger is going to be the good luck charm for LSU. I think they're finally going to realize how to run an offense down there, and it's only going to be because of their new mascot.
Brent, however, remains a loyalist to a certain SEC bulldog, calling Ugga the greatest to ever do it. He also issued a stern warning to the Heisman committee regarding Sam Darnold and the potential renaming of USC’s mascot horse, Traveler.
Brent MusburgerI will not vote for Sam Darnold for the Heisman if USC changes the name of their horse Traveler
I will not vote for [Sam] Darnold if they change the name of that horse... I got to vote. If they mess around with my horse, I'm off him. I won't vote.
To wrap up the gambling talk, Brent shocked the guys by revealing his favorite NFL target for the early season. It’s not a powerhouse, but a team that everyone else has already written off.
Brent MusburgerThe Cleveland Browns are a great betting value early in the 2017 season
The Cleveland Browns [is my favorite NFL bet]. No, you know why? They're going to get a lot of points. They're an awful team. I'm going to get double-digit points. No one's going to be betting on them. So I'm going to take them.
Who's Back and The Spinzone
In a shocking turn of events, Blake Bortles is officially back. After a preseason of uncertainty, Big Cat is planting his flag in Jacksonville soil once again.
Big CatBlake Bortles is the Jaguars' QB1 for the 2017 season
Blake Bortles is back... he is QB1 for the season. All you haters out there. Blake Bortles, QB1, Jacksonville Jaguars. Write it down.
There was also some movement in Cleveland, as DeShone Kizer was named the starter over Brock Osweiler. While most would see this as a career funeral for Brock, PFT found the silver lining in the benching.
PFT CommenterBrock Osweiler being benched is a win because it keeps him off the Browns jersey of failure
His name is not going to be on that Browns jersey that has the list of every single quarterback that they've had for the last 20 years. Because once your name goes up there, it's up there forever. Immortalized. And it's embarrassing. And Osweiler would be like the perfect punchline on that thing.
The episode concludes with a "Secret Segment" where the guys allegedly explored the local Nevada dispensaries to see if the "doctors" working there actually knew their stuff or were just selling weed. It turns out, even in a legal state, it's still just weed.
Just remember: cashing tickets is what it’s all about.
