Brady Quinn, the FOX Sports college football analyst, gave “Big Noon Kickoff” viewers a wild, sticky, and frankly kinda weird glimpse into his playing days this Saturday morning when he popped open a honeybear and took a massive swig on live television. Yeah, you read that right. Honey. Straight up.
The Sweet, Sweet Truth Behind Quinn’s College Game Day
Quinn, who was on the show to break down Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr and dish out his predictions for the first College Football Playoff rankings, decided to share a truly unusual pregame superstition from his time at Notre Dame. His parents would apparently hook him up with a honey bottle, which he’d swig before the game and then leave right there on the field afterward. Talk about a commitment to tradition! As he was explaining this, fellow FOX Sports analyst Mark Ingram, clearly playing along, handed Quinn a honeybear filled with the golden goo. Without missing a beat, Quinn tilted his head back, popped the bottle, and took that massive swig right on air.
“Not Bad” or “Disgusting”? The Analysts React
After his live honey demonstration, Quinn casually declared, “That was my pregame ritual. It’s not bad.” But not everyone on the set was convinced by his sweet recollections. Matt Leinart, another FOX Sports analyst, immediately chimed in with a very blunt assessment: “Oh, that’s disgusting.” Hard to argue with either side, honestly! Quinn, of course, had an unbelievable four-year career playing for Notre Dame, so maybe there really is something to this whole honey-before-kickoff thing. It definitely worked for him.
It just goes to show you, sometimes the biggest revelations come from the most unexpected places. While Quinn might be done with the honey bottle on the field, he’s clearly still got his finger on the pulse of college football, dropping those CFP ranking predictions for fans to chew on.
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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