During Super Bowl coverage, former NFL quarterback turned reporter, Jameis Winston, had a humorous moment when he interviewed ex-Razorback Dan Skipper, now a Detroit Lions lineman. While in New Orleans near the Audubon Aquarium, Winston was captivated by a nearby Super Yacht docked along the Mississippi River. Eager to board, he asked everyone around if they had access to the boat. It was then that he crossed paths with Skipper.
As Winston strolled along the Moon Walk, he approached Skipper and said, “I don’t talk about a lot of people, but this is somebody’s left tackle.” After meeting him, Winston jokingly asked, “You are somebody’s left tackle, aren’t you?” Skipper responded with a humble smile, revealing he played for the Detroit Lions. Winston, seemingly confused, asked, “Are you Nate Soldier?” – a retired player. Once Skipper clarified his identity, Winston was excited to discover he indeed was “somebody’s left tackle,” especially considering Skipper’s imposing 6-foot-10-inch frame and 320-pound stature.
Winston then tried to recruit Skipper to join his mission to get onto the yacht, but Skipper playfully hesitated, saying, “Good luck.” Winston, with his characteristic humor, remarked, “Offensive linemen don’t talk much, but they dominate the trenches.” He then jokingly asked Skipper for advice on where to sign his next NFL contract. Skipper’s response was straightforward: “Whoever pays you the most money, so you can get a boat like that,” pointing at the yacht.
Winston also encountered Michael Penix Jr., the 2023 Heisman runner-up and current QB for the Atlanta Falcons, in his quest for yacht access. Unfortunately, neither could help him. Despite his entertaining efforts, Winston had to leave without a ride, making him perhaps the most fun-loving figure at the Super Bowl.
