College GameDay showing up in Tuscaloosa was already causing some controversy, but the biggest shocker came when ESPN announced stand-up comedian Theo Von as the Week 6 guest picker. Yes, Von has a huge fan base and is a viral personality, but what about his connections to Alabama? Almost none, unless you include the fact that he resides at the home of former Commodores coach Derek Mason. So Von is a diehard Vanderbilt fan who was expected to make his selections for the matchup with No. 10 Alabama

The fit seemed weird straight away, and soon Von’s jokes stopped working with the GameDay staff. Before he ever reached the main stage, however, things took a crazy turn. During a pre-picks conversation with College GameDay contributor Jess Sims, Von joked about prizes and even a plunger left

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