Dave Pasch and Bill Walton calling the UConn/Arizona game.

[uconnfan68]

Walton is not fit for national office.

Says who?

 

[HooperScooper]

This is funny. Comments from Arkansas coach Mike Anderson on Walton.

“He talked about so much stuff, man,” Anderson said. “The thing about it is, for him to do a game of ours — I don't mean it in a bad way — it kind of does a disservice to our kids because we play an exciting brand of basketball.

“Not only us, but the teams that are playing. I mean, there's action that's going on, man. It's good basketball. And you've got all this talking about stuff that doesn't have anything to do with basketball.”

Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Mike Anderson gives his opinion of Bill Walton at the Phil Knight Invitational PK80

 

[8893]

This is funny. Comments from Arkansas coach Mike Anderson on Walton.

“He talked about so much stuff, man,” Anderson said. “The thing about it is, for him to do a game of ours — I don't mean it in a bad way — it kind of does a disservice to our kids because we play an exciting brand of basketball.

“Not only us, but the teams that are playing. I mean, there's action that's going on, man. It's good basketball. And you've got all this talking about stuff that doesn't have anything to do with basketball.”

Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Mike Anderson gives his opinion of Bill Walton at the Phil Knight Invitational PK80

Anderson needs to get over himself. And maybe take a cue from his players, who answered a lot smarter.

 

[Palatine]

Well, he’s really everyone’s problem. He needs to go. He made Dickie V sound listenable.

Walton didn't mention Duke every five seconds which makes him much better than Vitale.

 

[borninansonia]

Bill, like most humans, talks too much.
But Bill, who played for some of the best coaches ever, said some nice things about Geno. (A friend told me).
I still prefer to mute him and most announcers. The more I watch games without human voices distracting me, the more I enjoy them.

 

[Travelman6]

Multi task!

I have my a psp, tablet, other websites, a cat, my wife to bother...Makes it more bearable.

 

[8893]

Multi task!

I have my a psp, tablet, other websites, a cat, my wife to bother...Makes it more bearable.

I was on my treadmill for the first half of the Arkansas game and it was maybe the third time in my life I've done cardio without listening to music, but listening to the TV instead. I couldn't have done that without Walton's commentary.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

Walton is wildly entertaining. We're all self proclaimed experts that watch every UConn game, so does anything a national broadcaster say about a player provide any real insight anyways?

For an early season tournament, people just need to lighten up and enjoy Walton.

A great line from the Maui last year was when Gilbert had hurt his shoulder.

Play by play guy goes, "So Bill, the Huskies young star Alterique Gilbert hurt his shoulder and has been listed as day to day"

Walton "Aren't we all?"

 

[8893]

A great line from the Maui last year was when Gilbert had hurt his shoulder.

Play by play goes, "so Bill, the Huskies young star Alterique Gilbert has been listed as day to day?"

Walton "Aren't we all?"

A+

Just made my day remembering that.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

A+

Just made my day remembering that.

It's obviously hilarious, especially coming from Walton, but nonetheless kinda true when you think about it haha.

 

[AdamaNation]

Bill Walton is awesome. I feel bad for those who don't enjoy listening to him.

Yeah. He seems like the nicest guy with an exciting life but shares the most mundane and useless knowledge. I bet his iq is through the roof and a lot of his eccentricities are elaborations of his true persona. Cracks me up.

 

[8893]

It's obviously hilarious, especially coming from Walton, but nonetheless kinda true when you think about it haha.

Reminds me of one of my favorite quotes, from Father Mychal Judge, the N.Y.C. firehouse chaplain who died on 9/11:

Do you want to make God laugh? Tell him what you have planned for tomorrow!

 

[BLUEDOGHOUSE]

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"Walton is funny. That’s it. That’s my entire argument. I watch basketball to be entertained, and Bill Walton talking about weed and volcanoes and the Grateful Dead and John Wooden teaching him how to put on his socks is hysterical and therefore entertaining to me. You might read this and say, “I think he’s funny, too. I just don’t think it’s appropriate for him to talk about these things during a basketball game. I mean, with that logic, we might as well get Dave Chappelle to do color commentary. Is that what you want?” And to that I’d say: Abso-freaking-lutely. Chappelle calling games would be a dream come true."

 

[tcf15]

If UConn was actually competitive against Arkansas, Bill Walton's ramblings would have likely been much more tolerable for everyone.

 

[geohusky]

Imagine Walton and Doris Burke doing a game together

 

[husky8273]

Imagine Walton and Doris Burke doing a game together

gotta see that!

 

[RedsoxCowboys]

I'm glad I will be at the game, and not have to listen to Bill Walton talk about the Grand Canyon, and how beautiful the Red Rocks of Sedona are. Dave Pasch is decent.

 

[8893]

Best news I've heard today. Maybe Walton will talk about taking peyote buttons in the desert. Now I am really looking forward to staying up for the game.

 

[Guapo]

Some people don't like Walton, but I think he's entertaining and different.

And I don't think it's schtick.

 

[methodology]

My prayers have been answered. All hail Bill Walton

 

[8893]

Some people don't like Walton, but I think he's entertaining and different.

And I don't think it's schtick.

Oh it's definitely not schtick.

 

[awfuldan]

Awesome. I listened to Joe D call the Arkansas game and couldn’t bring myself to watch the replay so I haven’t heard Walton call a UConn game since last year. Love listening to that crazy dude.

 

[nwhoopfan]

I can't stand Walton. He used to call just about all of Arizona's games a couple years ago. It was unbearable. Gotten a bit of a break from him so far this year. UCLA alum Don MacLean has called several of the games. I'd take him or anybody else (even Dickie V) before Walton. I can only take so much pointless rambling about the desert, the family dog, book recommendations, hugging trees, etc. etc., none of which has anything to do w/ the game that is going on.

 

[CAHUSKY]

I'm glad Ill be at a birthday party with the game on without sound. Walton is hideous.

 

[8893]

There is nothing I love more about Walton than how divisive he is. I find it to be a pretty reliable litmus test of compatibility. If someone likes him, there's a pretty good chance that I will like them.

 

[Kemba429]

Whos ready to hear about the CONFERENCE OF CHAMPIONS!!!

 

[Waquoit]

If we play just halfway decently, Walton will be able say that Ollie has improved the team since he saw them last.

 

[UChusky916]

Bill Walton is the Chief of college basketball commentators...
Both are self-centered, obnoxious, and terrible at what they do... yet somehow they manage to stick around for some weak entertainment-value.

I'll have the game muted tomorrow night.

 

[EBonz30]

Walton is the only individual I actually dread listening too, I will have to shut off the sound, not that I dislike him as an individual, he’s just the worst announcer I’ve ever heard because he wants to talk about everything besides the actual event or game.

 

[8893]

Bill Walton is the Chief of college basketball commentators...
Both are self-centered, obnoxious, and terrible at what they do... yet somehow they manage to stick around for some weak entertainment-value.

I'll have the game muted tomorrow night.

The similarities between Chief00 and Walton begin and end at the blaze strategy, of which they are both huge fans.