I LOVE giant 8s!
They truly DONT score for crap, but that doesnt mean they are any less of a trophy. (giant 6s are even rarer & MORE hamstrung by the sheets) In fact if I have an option & there is a 150s 10 standing beside a 140s 8, I'm bustin the big 8 everytime. 150 10s & 12s are much more common than honest mid 140+ 8s!
It's always tough to tell mass in velvet but that ol boy sure looks to have some REAL mass! Spread, I'm gonna say 25" +/- 1" & I'd say he'll gross in the upper 140s, maybe even 150ish.
GREAT & unique trophy for sure,

HL