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Peyton Manning and Brock Powell React to ESPN Camera Showing Pool Scene During Chiefs-Jaguars Game
Peyton Manning and Brock Powell React to ESPN Camera Showing Pool Scene During Chiefs-Jaguars Game (Screenshot via X/@awfulannouncing)
The Jacksonville Jaguars host one of the NFL’s most unique stadium features. EverBank Stadium includes a see-through pool area where fans can watch games while lounging in the water. That pool became the center of attention during the Kansas City Chiefs-Jacksonville Jaguars Week 5 matchup in ways nobody expected.
Peyton Manning and Brock Powell React to ESPN Camera Showing Pool Scene During Chiefs-Jaguars Game
The second quarter brought an unexpected moment when ESPN cameras cut to the Jaguars pool area. The shot lingered on several bikini-clad women enjoying the water, and the Manningcast crew didn’t know quite how to handle it.
“Speaking of coconut oil, what’s going on here?” Peytonsaid as the pool footage played. The timing couldn’t have been more awkward. Guest Brock Powell immediately jumped in with his own reaction to the extended shot.
Peyton Manning: “Speaking of coconut oil, what’s going on here?”
Glen Powell: “I really don’t like that cameraman. Whoever cut to that…. Ruined my night…” #NFL #MNF pic.twitter.com/8jM6GKETXD
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) October 7, 2025
Powell made his feelings clear about the camera work. “I really don’t like that cameraman,” he said, suggesting the lingering pool footage ruined his broadcast experience. The moment showed just how unpredictable live television and alternative broadcasts can be.
The pool area at EverBank Stadium holds around 50 fans and offers a unique viewing experience for those willing to pay premium prices.
The see-through design makes it visible from multiple stadium angles, which means cameras frequently capture pool scenes during Jaguars home games.
Social media instantly blew up with jokes connecting the pool vibes to Matthew McConaughey, mixing luxury, sun-soaked chaos, and football fandom into one hilarious meme storm.
NFL Fans Go Wild With Pool and Matthew McConaughey Jokes After Manningcast Moment
Fans didn’t waste time jumping into the comments after the pool segment aired. One fanwrote, “Next Monday, they’re doing the show from the hot tub.” The joke referenced the awkward nature of the broadcast, cutting to the pool scene during game analysis.
Anotheradded, “We need Madison Beer on the Manningcast,” connecting the pool moment to the show’s celebrity guest format.
A thirdobserved, “Looks like the Dolphins exhibit at the aquarium,” comparing the see-through pool to something you’d find at SeaWorld rather than an NFL stadium.
The Matthew McConaughey comparisons also started flying. The fourth fannoted, “Who let Temu Matthew McConaughey on the broadcast?”
The comment appeared to reference Powell’s appearance or the general vibe of the pool segment, though the context remained unclear.
The Manningcast continues to deliver viral moments throughout the 2025 season. This pool incident adds to a long list of unpredictable broadcasts that make fans choose ESPN2 over the main feed.
The alternative format lets these genuine reactions happen, moments traditional broadcasts would cut or skip.