September 10, 2005
Brent Musburger Drinking Game
For those "folks" about to enjoy the "dandy" Texas-Ohio State game, Brent Musburger is calling the game for ABC, "pard-ner". The good folks at the Tigernet Forums revive this well-traveled, oft-posted web gem:
The Brent Musburger Drinking Game
WARNING!
Play at your own risk. It is conceivable your whole party will be passed out with 8 mins remaining in the 1st quarter.
*Note: Partner is spelled "Pardner," because that's the way Brent says it.
Rule #1: "The Pardner" A person is picked to be the Pardner at the beginning of the game. The first time Brent says "Pardner," the Pardner has to take 1 drink, and then picks someone else to be the Pardner. The next time Brent says it, the new Pardner has to take 2 drinks, and then pick a new Pardner, and so on and so on. The Pardner must wear a special "Pardner" hat.
Rule #2: "Folks" Everyone drinks 1 when Brent says "Folks." However, if Brent says "Hold on Folks", everyone must drink once but the first person to drink has to finish their drink for not holding on.
Rule #3: "It's a foot race!". Whenever Brent says "It's a foot race" everyone has to finish their drink. The first one done becomes "That Man" and gets to punch the Pardner in the arm.
Rule #4: "There's that man again". After someone becomes "That Man," they get to give away 3 drinks to someone of their choosing the next time Brent says "That Man." That person then becomes "That Man." If Brent says "That Man" before "It's a footrace," The Pardner becomes That Man. If The Pardner becomes That Man first, he gets to punch the new That Man in the arm twice after giving away the 3 drinks. There must also be a special hat for "That Man."
Rule #5: "Dr. Pepper". Every time Brent says "Dr. Pepper" everyone has to yell out "I'M A PEPPER!" and take 2 drinks. Afterwards, each person must give out a satisfied "AAAAAAAHHHHH!", as if in a Dr. Pepper commercial. Anyone who fails to do so must drink again.
Rule #6: "Jack Arute". Whenever Brent says "Our ol' buddy Jack Arute" everyone has to say "AROOOOOOT!" Last one to do it has to do a shot. If everyone does it simultaneously, the Pardner must do a shot.
Rule #7: "In the college game". Whenever Brent says this little gem, everyone must say "Shut the **** up Brent", drink 2, and punch the Pardner in the arm.
Rule #8: Mentioning a Big 10 school during a Big 12 game. Whenever Brent does this, the first person who names the Big 10 school's mascot gets to make somebody drink for 11 seconds, since there's 11 schools in the Big 10.
Rule #9: Calling a touchdown before the player actually scores. For example, during an interception return, Brent says "It's a touchdown!" before the player actually scores. In this case, everyone must start drinking and continue to drink until the player actually does score. If by some odd event, the player does NOT score, everyone must finish their drink.
Rule #10: "Gary, my man". Whenever Brent says "Gary, my man", the Pardner gets to choose someone to be Gary. From that point on, that person must be referred to as "Gary, my man" until the game is over. "Gary, my man" gets to give away 5 drinks the rest of the game any time Brent says "Gary, my man". If someone talks to "Gary, my man" without calling him that, they have to do a shot. If there is someone playing the game actually named Gary, that person is automatically "Gary, my man".
Rule #11: "The Major". If Brent has a pet nickname for one of the players during the game, for example calling Major Applewhite "The Major", everyone must drink 5 anytime Brent uses this nickname. However, "Gary, my man" does not drink but gets to give away 5 drinks since this person already has a nickname of their own.
Rule #12: "John Saunders". The first time Brent quips with John Saunders, everyone must drink 1. The next time, everyone must drink 2, and so on and so on.
Rule #13: In the booth. Whenever there's a camera shot of Brent in the booth, the Pardner must make a toast to Brent. After the toast, everyone must drink 1.
Rule #14: "My Friend" Every Pardner gets to choose a "Friend." The friend must always get up to get the Pardner another drink (since the Pardner will be doing quite a bit of that). However, when Brent utters "My Friend" the friend gets to punch the Pardner in the arm for making him get up so much.
Comments:
Always Right said:
posted on September 16, 2005 9:35 AM — 205.174.8.4 — link — abuse?
I know it could out of hand quickly, but how about a rule for every time he says something blatantly wrong. Like last week when he welcomed us from the floor of “the Bighouse” in Ohio. Michigan, Ohio whatever. Take a drink.
The Waterboy said:
posted on September 16, 2005 11:10 AM — 65.67.30.73 — link — abuse?
What about some sort of clause stipulating that anytime someone says, "Wow, Dan. Did you think of that one all by yourself?" in response to a color commentator's blatently obvious statement gets punched in the arm by everyone involved in the drinking game?
Hammered Pardner said:
posted on September 17, 2005 2:55 AM — 63.193.116.223 — link — abuse?
This ROCKS!!
I would love to see someone provide a breakdown of a particular game detailing how much each member of the party would have had to drink.Say a Party of 4. John, Scott, Fred and Gary.
John starts as the Pardner.
Whenever someone has 2 pick someone, just move down the line of names. J-S-F-G.Anyone up for the challenge?
Zeke said:
posted on September 17, 2005 6:50 PM — 68.118.131.82 — link — abuse?
I could swear that Brent and Gary have some wine during the game, because by the time they get into
the second half, they are passing out complements
to the players and coaches with wild abandon as if
they have been knocking back some libations in the
booth. Especially Gary , maybe he drinks because he
as to work with Brent.Damer said:
posted on September 20, 2005 12:45 PM — 69.212.97.78 — link — abuse?
I hope to God this drinking game is in reverence to Musburger, and not in mockery of him. Seriously, we're talking about the best play-by-play man in college football---a perch he's held for some time now. Call him hyperbolic, but if a man can have me believing that a 4 hour college football game is the most important thing going on in the world at that time, he's accomplished something.
longhornstu said:
posted on September 20, 2005 4:23 PM — 12.147.76.251 — link — abuse?
You gotta like that near the end of the TX - OSU game after OSU took a safety in their end zone, Brent thought that Texas would be kicking off to them - way to know the rules Brent! His quote "sorry, what was I thinking" - DUHHHHH.
Mike said:
posted on September 20, 2005 6:40 PM — 68.191.218.203 — link — abuse?
Great game, inspired. The other thing you might consider is: whenever any team burns a time out, whether it's first or second half, Brent freaks smooth out; it's as if time outs weren't useful tactics at times. Count on it, if a time out is called, he'll chirp "they may regret calling that" as if time outs can't be good strategy .
Should be good for 5 drinks.rockrob said:
posted on September 22, 2005 4:31 PM — 65.211.179.9 — link — abuse?
Uh, Brent the best play-by-play man in college football? C'mon pardner. The Cheeseburger is one of those guys you thought was good when you were 10 years old and were watching him with be smarmy with Jimmy "The Greek". I could never understand why Dad just rolled his eyes when I tried to tell him about something Brent said. Now I am 40 and understand why Dad was rolling his eyes; Brent's self-importance oozes through the cable wires into my ears and causes my brain to yell "aw shutup" a dozen times a game. Not every football game is the most important game EVER and, yes, we are mocking him. Deal with it. And have a Bud.
schmed said:
posted on September 22, 2005 4:40 PM — 70.150.124.98 — link — abuse?
I learned a long time ago better than to inflict the insipidness that is the game-calling of Brent Muffburger on my eardrums. If he's working a game I've got to see and it isn't also on the radio, I'll watch in silence.
Jake Ralsoton said:
posted on September 27, 2005 3:22 PM — 68.199.57.194 — link — abuse?
I just bought this awesome beer pong table for tailgating at Jet games, it's sweet. I would recommend it to anyone who likes to play beer pong and go tailgating. It fits into the trunk of my civic no problem. It even doubles as a picnic table when need be. You can buy them on www.bjsbeerpong.com
Jaz Justice said:
posted on September 30, 2005 3:17 PM — 12.30.64.30 — link — abuse?
Seriously. His Michigan fantasies don't belong anywhere but Michigan. He's just a tired, old, bitter man who will never be satisfied until they re-write the record books George Orwell style. "Michigan is National Champion. Michigan has always been National Champion."
Ed Keith said:
posted on October 17, 2005 1:11 PM — 65.125.151.29 — link — abuse?
Brent and Danielson are the two most pathetic announcers on TV. They were pulling so hard for MSU to win it was sickening. They downplayed two OSU touchdowns b/c of bad tackleing. Duh! The kept saying "if" this had not happened MSU would have won and how MSU pulled a loss out of the jaws of victory. What "if" OSU hadn't fumbled twice? They couldn't keep up with the number of sacks saying Hawk made his first sack in the second half. Clearly a pair of joke announcers. I will never listen to those two again. I will watch in silence before I listen to two morons talk about football.
Brad said:
posted on October 27, 2005 5:06 AM — 134.192.248.190 — link — abuse?
Justin, I have been wondering that same thing.
Also, what about when Brent says "MY GOODNESS, GARY!" Or when you guys were talking about Michigan, during the Michigan v. Illinois college basketball game last year that I believe that was in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Brent kept saying during the entire second half......"In just a few moments, ALL FOCUS IN ANN ARBOR WILL SHIFT TO COLUMBUS!" Because Michigan was playing OSU in FOOTBALL!
bandanna1 said:
posted on November 21, 2005 4:44 PM — 209.234.72.139 — link — abuse?
hold it now - this is a great game - but I have to mention that the comment about Iowa-Minnesota is off base - come on, what other college football game has a bronze pig at stake for the winner - the Floyd of Rosedale is the best! - Hawks won it for the 5th straight year!
Michael Hamburger said:
posted on December 12, 2005 6:48 PM — 68.99.199.166 — link — abuse?
I believe Brent is the BEST sports announcer on TV and ole Keith Jackson takes a very close 2nd. I went to college w/ Brent's son and spent some time w/ their family many years ago. Their entire family is a class act and I love watching any game Brent calls regardless of the teams playing. This drinking game will be in effect for the bowls Brent calls! Thanks for putting this together.
its seth biatch said:
posted on December 23, 2005 10:02 AM — 151.196.93.10 — link — abuse?
musburger only does games for abc much like keith jackson, who i also like a lot. jackson always hes the westcoast pac10 games while musburger and his crew along with jack arute and those rediculous hats that he wears are always in big10 country. espn also has a contract with the big10 and usually does two games a week, but has musburger doing the more high profile games on abc. lastly, theres not enough drinking in that game. i've never played it so i can't say it with any complete certainty, but how about adding everytime abc shows a scene from the campus that they are playing at so at least you know you'll be drinking when they come back from commercials.
Todd said:
posted on December 30, 2005 5:19 PM — 66.68.58.2 — link — abuse?
Hold it a second. I'm a Michigan fan and I can't stomach the Cheeseburger. Am I missing something? He's almost always slamming Michigan or extolling the virtues of their opponent (besides the fact that he's pathetic generally).
breeze said:
posted on January 2, 2006 5:54 PM — 71.255.90.42 — link — abuse?
Musberger is a pathetic annoncer for ABC. This guy is partial to some teams while annoncing games and makes it obvious. Have another drink buddy! While commentating the OSU/Notre Dame game, he commented about PSU not being able to beat Florida State because they won their conference. Give me a break, FSU beat Miami and Virginia Tec!!! Look what Miami did in their bowl game and they destroyed Tech in a regular season game. Again he is putting down the Big Ten. This guy needs to get out of announcing.
Maggie and Lauren said:
posted on January 2, 2006 6:39 PM — 24.148.23.108 — link — abuse?
May we suggest another rule? Anytime there is a butt reference, slap the person to your left's butt once, then drink twice. \if you forget, everyone gets to smack your butt. That way, if Brent is having an off-day, all the references to 'tightends,' 'slipping through the crack,' etc., will guarantee all a good time.
J said:
posted on January 2, 2006 9:25 PM — 205.188.116.199 — link — abuse?
I love this game. I can't wait to play it soon. Brent was one of those guys that got his lunch money taken from him every day in junior high and got picked last for every playground game in recess. What the hell does he know. Better luck next time Brent.
Magnum said:
posted on January 3, 2006 12:01 PM — 199.68.35.6 — link — abuse?
I remember watching Brent, Irv, Phylis, and Jimmy back in those old CBS days. I think the total IQ of the 4 of them was about 90. I still remember when he announced he was fired on CBS and still had to do the NCAA Championship game. We were quite excited that he was gone and we were hoping he would stay gone. Why ABC, why?
Eric said:
posted on January 3, 2006 1:30 PM — 131.167.79.45 — link — abuse?
As an OSU fan, I'm sick of the way he manages to make everything he says sound like an insult to OSU--especially during the Michigan game. Todd apparently feels the same way about Brent's attitude toward UofM. Could it be that BM just has an amazing talent for simultaneously insuling both schools in a given game? I find myself shouting at the TV "Shut up, Brent, you (insert appropriate insult here--noodle, nimrod, dork, twit, etc.)" at least 30 times a half during any game he calls.
Chris said:
posted on January 3, 2006 3:00 PM — 69.50.38.8 — link — abuse?
Musberger is horrible! My favorite quote from last night's game was right after ND scored late in the second half when he said "Now folks, remember Notre Dame missed an extra point earlier". So what, Ohio State missed two field goals.
Jeff said:
posted on January 3, 2006 3:22 PM — 167.127.107.11 — link — abuse?
This is kind of hard to do in a drinking game, but there should also be something for when he says that a guy is doing something "for Coach ______" rather than for their team.
For instance, "Jason Williams is now going to the line to shoot two for Coach K" or "Michael Robinson goes under center for coach Joe Paterno".
As far as that game yesterday, I seriously thought Brent was gonna go down on the field and give charlie weis a hummer. God, i can't imagine how much more he would've salivated over the guy had ND actually been ahead most of the game.
tim said:
posted on January 3, 2006 6:13 PM — 198.200.132.69 — link — abuse?
you missed the best thing about Brent Musberger announcing the game - You can always tell which side of the game Brent has put down a wager on based upon his commentary - For instance, in yesterday's Fiesta Bowl, Brent made it obvious that he had a play on the over because he kept making comments about the scoreboard being lit up and stuff like "get out the calculator folks" - in every game he ever does he throws in what the point spread is, which I happen to love because I know it upsets the NCAA who like to believe no-one is watching due to a wager they may have on the game - Many times he makes statements like the "dog is barking" clueing us in that he has taken the underdog and the points - for instance in the Rutgers/ASU game he obviously was rooting for Rutgers to get the late TD for the back door cover. That is my very favorite thing about Brent along with "you are looking live at Veteran's Stadium" from his old NFL Today days
Wade said:
posted on January 3, 2006 7:19 PM — 64.12.116.139 — link — abuse?
I love how Brent is about 5 seconds behind the action. I actually wonder if he is watching the same game everyone else is. When Darius Walker obviously crossed the goal line but was called down at the 1 all Brent could think of was Hawk's tackle and Laura Quinn, not that ND had got screwed and that the play should be reviewed. And I don't that you could say that the Anthony Gonzalez fumble was clearly an incompletion, but Brent sure as hell could. To hear that he is calling the National Championship game would normally disappoint me, but with this drinking game, I couldn't be happier.
Nick said:
posted on January 3, 2006 8:15 PM — 65.43.182.89 — link — abuse?
Dude, this game looks great. I'm ready to dig into my OSU game archive and play this.. I'm not sure I can wait till next season to hear another Musburger telecast... btw, does anyone know of a similar game w/ John Madden? He has the saaaaaame old way of calling games as as good ol' Musburger!
Warren Peace said:
posted on January 3, 2006 10:20 PM — 24.33.75.22 — link — abuse?
Mushbooger is the reason television companies created the "Mute" button. Thank you, inventors of the stereo so I can listen to competent announcers call the game. It's the only way to go regardless of which hacks are doing television games, save for Ron Franklin on ESPN. But poor Ron is stuck with Boob Davie as his sidekick.
Mick said:
posted on January 4, 2006 10:07 AM — 141.116.125.24 — link — abuse?
Great game, wish I had known about it 2 days ago. One suggestion for more drinking would be to add anytime Brent says "Flat out Fly" referring to anyone who is not a lineman, Pardner should run to the frig for more beer and since he doesn't use that quite as much as "Motor" as in any Michigan/OSU DL or LB has a motor that won't quit, everyone should make engine noises like vroom vroom, last one to do it takes a drink.
BW said:
posted on January 5, 2006 12:03 PM — 65.206.18.194 — link — abuse?
The "premature touchdown call that doesn't happen" rule was almost triggered in the Fiesta Bowl. Did anyone else notice this? When Ted Ginn took that end around and was running down the sideline at around the 30, Musberger confidently stated something to the effect of "and he's gone!" -- of course, there were like 3 Irish defenders between Ginn and the endzone, and he had to cut back a few times and slip past a few tackles before basically collapsing in the end zone. I'd say that, at the moment Musberger proclaimed it a TD, there was a less than 50 percent chance that Ginn was actually gonna score...
Gary said:
posted on January 5, 2006 1:41 PM — 138.220.98.26 — link — abuse?
Undoubtedly this will spawn many spin-offs. How about a Bob Costas game with a drink every time he mentions a player's past team in the middle of a play, more drinks the further back in his career. The same for his college and two for his high school. The last person to say "I can't believe it!" gets punched when he says that so-and-so was a standout player in high school. Everyone runs to the bathroom when he isn't paying any attention to what's happening on the field, etc. My prediction is first casualty after 5 minutes of play.
Roger said:
posted on January 5, 2006 9:34 PM — 24.92.252.223 — link — abuse?
I found this site this afternoon and laughed my butt off when I read it. As more than one commenter suggested the only way to watch a game with Brent doing the commentary is to find a radio station or watch in silence. Tonight I turned on a Big 10 basketball game, the first word I heard was "folks" and identified his voice simultaneously. Needless to say I hit mute immediately.
Chip said:
posted on January 5, 2006 10:55 PM — 66.177.94.230 — link — abuse?
This game is great. Also, I found it hilarious that practically every single person to post has accused Musburger of being partial for or against a different team. Just another example of people seeing what they want to see. Personally, I think Brent is great.
ironfireman said:
posted on January 8, 2006 8:50 AM — 70.228.90.129 — link — abuse?
Nobody noticed mus's classless comments about bobby carpenter's and hawk's long hair? In honor of Pat Tillman, "a great warrior"? Did abc get the Tillman families permission to use their son's tragedy to recruit for the militarists? Did he not forget to mention that tillman was killed by his own men, which was covered up, over embellished, and used as a recruiting tool, not unlike Jessica Lynch. The main stream media goes out of it's way to glorify militarism, and musberger at best is a media whore. Instead of saying hawk's "dating" quinn's seester, why not, "guess who's been sleeping with who?" He's a disgrace, and he should read this and give himself a big dopeslap upside his big head.
Steve said:
posted on January 8, 2006 10:54 AM — 198.231.23.241 — link — abuse?
Don't forget to add another player for Mushbugger's old "pardner" Dick Vermil. He's good for 2 or 3 drinks a game. Good call BW on pre-mature TD call on Ginn's TD run, the best part is he calls it at the 30 then doesn't say anything after that... No "Ginn cuts across then back, TD Buckeyes"..... Silence, nice call Brent.
Tim Baconcheeseburger said:
posted on January 10, 2006 12:24 PM — 208.190.199.3 — link — abuse?
What about, "now hold on folks..." he says that everytime there's a penalty. the Penn State - FSU Game was ridiculous. Everytime the yellow penalty flag indicator flashed on my time i put another bullet in my TV. "now hold on folks...." yes Brent we are gonna hafta hold on because play is stopped you nitwit so quit dictating how i watch my college football games
posted on January 10, 2006 5:09 PM — link — abuse?Jeff Quinton said:
Chicago was a founding member of the Big Ten in 1895 and left in 1946.
Cory said:
posted on January 12, 2006 2:10 PM — 72.14.10.96 — link — abuse?
What about the famous words that Brent always says "he's looking for DAYLIGHT" when a runner has the ball headed down field?? That would be good for a few drinks. He and Gary's game btwn Notre Dame and Ohio State really showed that those two idiots do not know their ass from a whole in the ground.....
Mad said:
posted on January 18, 2006 4:19 PM — 68.162.85.192 — link — abuse?
There really should be a "jinx" rule as well - such as anytime he says something like "this kid hasn't missed a field goal since his Pop Warner days" - first, everyone screams Noooooooooooooo - and then when the jinx works - everyone drinks
osujay said:
posted on January 31, 2006 4:46 AM — 66.20.100.58 — link — abuse?
yall are Nuts, Brent is a total Buckeye fan, go back and listen to the Fiesta Bowl commentary, he pulled for the Bucks the whole game, which is definitely NOT a bad thing, war Bucks 2006 National Champs, O-H-I-O Lets Go Bucks
madeo said:
posted on February 1, 2006 5:27 PM — 66.108.138.44 — link — abuse?
all the comments about the mus man and gambling are right on. it's even better when he starts talking about bets not related to the games he's doing. was watching the illinois-wisco game last night on espn and musberger somehow managed to work in the fact that one of the prop bets this sunday is who will score more: kobe on saturday vs. the grizzlies, or the steelers and hawks combined on sunday.
his new college basketball pairing with steve lavin may be the funniest thing to hit the college sports airwaves in years. I still remember their segment from last year when lavin picked his five favorite movies of all time (wizard of oz was number one). anytime they are together it was pure comedy.Bobby said:
posted on May 23, 2006 1:53 PM — 24.252.11.23 — link — abuse?
How about taking a drink when one team does the exact same thing as the other team during the course of the game, BUT BRENT SHOWS FAVORITISM TOWARD ONE TEAM? Example: Nebraska gets a field goal, Brent says, "and the Sooners hold the Huskers to a field goal". Oklahoma gets a field goal, Brent says, "and the Sooners pull out a field goal against Nebraska".
Kevin said:
posted on July 13, 2006 7:38 PM — 68.74.199.186 — link — abuse?
JUSTIN -- I dont know if you are trying to avoid musburger or not with your comment cuz i like him, but i'll help you out anyway. The site is SPORTSNETWORK.com. You click on the Football link and then 1A link. after that, on the left click top 25 scoreboard which is where the muscrat will be and then hit preview or matchup i believe. Its cool they give predictions and everything!
Dan said:
posted on September 7, 2006 2:25 PM — 167.219.0.140 — link — abuse?
We need a rule for the end of the game when Brent says that the winning team SURVIVED. Even if a team is only slightly favored and ends up winning, you can bet that Brent will say, "the word you'll see in tomorrow's headlines is, SURVIVE!!" or "the word to describe this game is, SURVIVE!" (And Brent always says this as if it just popped into his head and he is the most creative man on earth) When Brent says SURVIVE! the last person to respond "Survive this, Brent" has to drink the rest of That Man's beer.
Ronnie said:
posted on September 11, 2006 3:51 PM — 149.101.1.129 — link — abuse?
Brent reminds me so much of Howard Cosell -- a geekish yet glib sort of person trying to masquerade as "one of the guys" (one of the big time former players or coaches he shares the broadcasting booth with). His schtick and banter is becoming almost unbearable. Brent's worst moment is when he actually shows up on camera with his boothmates. Please ABC -- spare us!!
RandyOhio said:
posted on September 12, 2006 2:05 PM — 64.105.217.69 — link — abuse?
That comment about the same event being handled differently was true last Saturday when Texas scored. Brent practically yelled that they scored a touchdown. He wasn't too excited when Ted Ginn scored with a few seconds left in the game.
What about a drink when he says a punter kicks a boomer then doesn't tell you how long the punt was? Trepasso averaged 50+ yards per kick but all he did was boom them.
Lemke said:
posted on September 13, 2006 2:24 PM — 149.101.1.129 — link — abuse?
Brent does not like Notre Dame -- the Fiesta Bowl last year, and the ND-Georgia Tech game this year, prove it. I pity Irish fans when Brent has another opportunity to "favor" ND's opponents in the upcoming ND-Michigan State game on 9/23 ABC televised night game.
Joe Bob said:
posted on September 20, 2006 11:34 AM — 66.69.243.52 — link — abuse?
An easy way to tell which team Brent likes is to listen to how he calls the gains on each play. When he doesn't like your team, he'll say "he's short of the first down" on every play, even when it's already first down and the running back only picks up 1. Listen and you'll see what I mean.
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Josh McClain said:
posted on September 10, 2005 9:29 PM — 70.162.5.208 — link — abuse?Brent Musburger Gold from tonights game
"AJ Hawk. He is some kind of hawk"