Things one wants to say to Sir Charles

[uconngb]

Barkley is not a college hoops expert. But he's sitting at a desk with 3 others that are. He's there for his sometime brutal and often entertaining honesy, saying what others won't. His rant on politicians getting involved with NILs was tremendous. His not being afraid to be bold and at the same time wrong is refreshing.

He’s very good at being wrong, I’ll give him that

 

[microfich]

"Same again."

 

[WheelerD92]

Sport’s analysis is so boring so any comedy relief provided by anyone is a gift from the Gods. Even his extra efforts with some words (which seems like a speech issue) is entertaining. They are talking about grown men and women playing games so what is least required is sobering tones and decorum.

 

[Jaker]

Good segment on Charles on 60 minutes last night. I’m a big fan even if I don’t agree with him. TV is better with him on it.

It was good and shows what a straight up guy Charles is.

 

[upstater]

All I'm saying is that he consistently comes out unimpressed with UConn. Bilas, who I consider a big UConn backer, came out against them in 2014 and picked the opposing team all 6 times. Charles has done it 4 tournies in a row.

I guarantee he picks Texas/Miami over UConn, though if UConn wins and makes the championship, he'll take UConn.

I knew he would pick against UConn

 

[uconngb]

I knew he would pick against UConn

Duh, who didn’t?

 

[superjohn]

I think Barkley is a closet UConn fan, it's why he always picks against them right before the games.

 

[uconngb]

I think Barkley is a closet UConn fan, it's why he always picks against them right before the games.

Interesting take……or maybe he just likes looking like a buffoon on National TV?? Either way I hope he keeps it up his record is darn near perfect!

 

[UDann]

I think Barkley is a closet UConn fan, it's why he always picks against them right before the games.

He is trying to help motivate UConn and build complacency in our opponents. Well done Charles!

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I think Barkley is a closet UConn fan, it's why he always picks against them right before the games.

Yeah, it's just a little subterfuge

 

[upstater]

Duh, who didn’t?

Read the thread

 

[uconngb]

Read the thread

He ALWAYS picks against Uconn…..and thank god for that!!

 

[uconngb]

Everyone but Kenny took Miami…..that has served us very well in the past

 

[upstater]

He ALWAYS picks against Uconn…..and thank god for that!!

That's what I said in this thread last week, and people pushed back!

 

[uconngb]

That's what I said in this thread last week, and people pushed back!

Not me….I said the same thing

 

[ibleedhuskyblue]

"Same again."

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Looks like Karaban in the back hanging out by the TV's.

 

[Matias]

Listen to how tormented and conflicted Barkley sounds when he gives his prediction for the final game. It's hysterical actually. Like he's thinking, "I want to be a troll and pick against UConn, buuttttt, do I really want to completely give up every last ounce of reputation as a basketball analyst for it? Nah"

 

[Martin]

No idea why he is on these shows. He and Smith are not expert analysts and they are not well versed on the NCAA game. Pretty much they are clueless. I mean they could put anyone else up there but they apparently gave their whole budget to Wright who is good. Also Johnson is another example I guess they could change him with someone anyone really. Thank goodness we finally get Nance in our next game although the in game call is much better than the studio show. Barkley breaking down a college game is pretty bad tv for a true fan of the collegiate game. It is imo so much better than the nba product. Because you already know among two or three teams that will be the nba champ. And it will be about the player, Giannis, Tatum, Leonard etc…. The college game is the game I fell in love with as a kid. A true team sport. UConn puts together the sum of its parts and the team that has created has been pretty spectacular to watch. I mean they made Gonzaga look bad and they are not a bad team.

I agree but then it does make me feel better about my own inexperienced game analysis. On the other hand he makes me laugh; the best medicine.

 

[Martin]

Good segment on Charles on 60 minutes last night. I’m a big fan even if I don’t agree with him. TV is better with him on it.

Was it mom or grandma monitoring the poker games with gun on hip?

 

[rman726]

Listen to how tormented and conflicted Barkley sounds when he gives his prediction for the final game. It's hysterical actually. Like he's thinking, "I want to be a troll and pick against UConn, buuttttt, do I really want to completely give up every last ounce of reputation as a basketball analyst for it? Nah"

I’m pretty sure that he usually picks both teams in big games at different points. Tonight he threw on an SDSU shirt at the Capital One Jamfest. I think he likes picking both so that no one really knows who he picks.