Brady Quinn Gives ‘Big Noon Kickoff’ A Taste of His Unusual Pregame Ritual

Brady Quinn had himself a day on Saturday morning’s airing of “Big Noon Kickoff.” The FOX Sports college football analyst had plenty to discuss on the pregame show, from Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr to predictions for the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season. But Quinn also gave viewers a rather unusual glimpse into his playing days when discussing his pregame superstitions. It turns out Quinn had a pretty sweet routine. “My parents would give me a honey bottle,” Quinn said. “I’d take a swig of it, and then leave it on the field after the game.” As Quinn explained his unusual pregame ritual, fellow FOX Sports analyst Mark Ingram handed him a honeybear filled with honey. Quinn popped open the bottle, tilted his head back and took a massive swig. “That was my pregame ritual,” Quinn said afterward. “It’s not bad.” Matt Leinart wasn’t exactly sold. “Oh, that’s disgusting,” Leinart quipped. Of course, Quinn enjoyed an unbelievable four-year career at Notre Dame, so maybe there’s something to this whole honey-before-kickoff thing after all. It worked for Brady.