There’s something charming about seeing a former president have a genuine, unscripted reaction—and that’s exactly what happened when George W. Bush attended a Monday Night Football game in Texas.
The 79-year-old couldn’t hide his amazement after coming face-to-face with Arizona Cardinals’ towering defensive lineman, Calais Campbell.
Bush’s Surprised Reaction on the Field
Before kickoff at AT&T Stadium, Bush and his wife Laura stepped onto the field for the pre-game coin toss as the Arizona Cardinals prepared to face the Dallas Cowboys—Bush’s longtime favorite team.
But the spotlight briefly shifted when the former president met Campbell, a 6-foot-8, 315-pound wall of muscle.
As the two shook hands, Bush was caught on the referee’s microphone blurting out with genuine astonishment, “Good God, man!”
The moment quickly went viral, reminding fans that even world leaders can be awed by the sheer size of an NFL player.
A Connection That Goes Way Back
The encounter was a full-circle moment in a way.
Campbell’s first stint with the Cardinals began in 2008—right when Bush was wrapping up his final year in the Oval Office.
Bush, who was born and raised in Texas and once served as the state’s governor, has always been an active sports fan.
Long before his presidency, he was even a co-owner of Major League Baseball’s Texas Rangers.
Returning for Another Iconic Coin Toss
This isn’t Bush’s first time stepping into the NFL spotlight.
Just last year, he participated in another high-profile coin toss before a Cowboys and Eagles matchup in November 2024.
Fans have come to love these moments, where politics take a back seat and Bush gets to simply be a Texan enjoying America’s favorite pastime.
Fans Left Frustrated by Streaming Blackout
However, while Bush got to enjoy the action live from the stadium, millions of fans weren’t so lucky.
A tense dispute between Disney and Google over broadcasting rights left YouTube TV subscribers unable to watch the Cowboys-Cardinals game—or any of Disney’s programming, including ESPN and ABC.
The clash began on October 30 when YouTube TV, owned by Google, pulled all Disney-owned channels from its lineup after failed negotiations.
By Monday night, four days into the standoff, about 10 million subscribers were still without access to some of their favorite sports broadcasts.
Sports Fans Left Wondering What Comes Next
As both companies continue to hash out their differences, football fans remain caught in the crossfire, missing key matchups and Monday night excitement.
For now, those watching from home can only hope the corporate tug-of-war ends soon—so everyone can get back to focusing on the touchdowns instead of the tech disputes.