Rob McElhenney jokes about new Wrexham signing after watching fan win incredible $100k bet
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Rob McElhenney enjoyed a free weekend with no soccer to watch as a result of Wrexham not playing due to the international break.
So instead he decided to take in some American football back in the States as part of a chaotic ESPN College Gameday.
Pat McAfee and the ESPN crew were in Oregon to see the No.3-ranked Ducks take on the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes.
Both teams are 5-0 coming into Saturday’s contest in Eugene – and the fans were out early.
ESPN picked Portland native Kaitlin Olson as the celebrity guest picker on Thursday.
The It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia actress is married to co-star McElhenney, who did not go to college but revealed he had adopted Oregon as his team.
He had a front-row seat as a fan named Kyle attempted to kick a 35-yard field goal for $80,000 live on air.
With legendary coach Nick Saban acting as his holder, he missed the first attempt.
But McAfee allowed him a second effort for a bumper $100,000.
It split the uprights and sent the crowd wild.
The lucky fan may even have earned himself a shot at a sporting career.
“My guy Kyle is a soccer player and just drilled a 35 yard field goal on national television like it was nothing. Looking into a work visa,” joked the Wrexham owner on X.
Kyle would have some competition if he did join Wrexham with former Premier League star William Gallas saying that the Welsh side should try to sign Cristiano Ronaldo.
“Anything is possible in football in the modern game,” said Gallas.
“It wouldn’t surprise me, because money talks and we’ve seen that nothing impossible these days.
“Footballers and football clubs are now obsessed with their brands too and their sponsors. You can make a lot of money, and not just from your wages at your club.
“Now, everything is about social media and having millions of followers. Both Wrexham and Cristiano Ronaldo have huge profiles, so why not?
“Cristiano Ronaldo is more than just a footballer. He’s a product, and he’s also still scoring so many goals on the pitch.
“There will be so many clubs still happy to have him.”
