SI Media With Jimmy Traina Brent Musburger on 'The NFL Today's' 50th Anniversary
Aug 28, 2025
Brent Musburger, a legendary broadcaster and Hall of Famer known for his work on 'The NFL Today' and the SEC Network, shares exciting insights from his legendary career. He reflects on his Hall of Fame induction and the upcoming 50th anniversary of 'The NFL Today.' Musburger dishes on his notorious fight with Jimmy The Greek, the evolution of Vegas as a sports hub, and the changing landscape of sports broadcasting. He also discusses the challenges of modern sports viewership and the impact of streaming on how fans access their favorite games.
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V-CIN Origins And Vegas Shift
- Brent Musburger described V-Sports (V-CIN) origins with his nephew and early Vegas partners, showing how they were ahead of the gambling curve.
- He recalled how sportsbooks and mobile betting changed Vegas tourism and younger fans' habits around gambling.
How Mobile Betting Changed Vegas Tourism
- Musburger observed that sports betting apps reduced the need to travel to Las Vegas to place bets, denting tourism numbers.
- He noted price gouging and changing demographics as reasons younger people visit casinos less often.
Hall Of Fame Game Ad-Lib Moment
- Musburger recounted appearing on NBC's Hall of Fame Game with Maria Taylor and ad-libbing an intro that ended with a betting spread line.
- He described the adrenaline of live TV and his son's surprise that he hadn't prepared the bit.
