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Mar 20, 2011 10:27 PM
That's why I said that his theory is correct. It's just kind of ironic that one of the teams that would have been left out is actually in the Sweet 16.
Mar 20, 2011 10:27pm
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Mar 20, 2011 10:50 PM
Chuck sorta backtracked there or at the very least clarified himself regarding the Big East. He said the teams just lack tremendous talent. He started kissing Pitino's ass. LOL

Such conviction, Charles.
Mar 20, 2011 10:50pm
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Mar 20, 2011 11:04 PM
ccrunner609;718436 wrote:I think Kenny is high and Charles is drunk most of the time

I really think Chuck was hungover on the pregame for Carolina's game today. Either that or he crawled out of bed and made it to the studio 2 seconds before the show started. He looked like total shit.
Mar 20, 2011 11:04pm
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Mar 21, 2011 2:58 AM
Laley23 wrote:Loved Reggie thus far, and typically I hate him.

Always love Sir Charles. Why anyone watches him for anything but a laugh is beyond me. It bring sa nice element. The CBS guys are always so boring. EJ, Kenny and Chuck have such a great rapport together that they are a blast to listen to.
My exact sentiments, especially with regard to Reggie. As my favorite basketball player of all-time, he's also my least favorite announcer. Normally, I I'd rather listen to Fran Drescher call an NBA game. However, this tournament has really opened my eyes toward Uncle Reg. He's been great and I can admit that I was dead wrong in earlier posts.
Mar 21, 2011 2:58am
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Mar 21, 2011 3:03 AM
Laley23 wrote:Loved Reggie thus far, and typically I hate him.

Always love Sir Charles. Why anyone watches him for anything but a laugh is beyond me. It bring sa nice element. The CBS guys are always so boring. EJ, Kenny and Chuck have such a great rapport together that they are a blast to listen to.
My exact sentiments, especially with regard to Reggie. As my favorite basketball player of all-time, he's also my least favorite announcer. Normally, I think I'd rather listen to Fran Drescher call an NBA game. However, this tournament has really opened my eyes toward Uncle Reg. He's been great and I can admit that I was dead wrong in earlier posts.

The NBA guys in the booth were a needed boost of energy and comic relief. I strongly spoke out against this in the beginning (lol I make it sound like I could have prevented it), but I am pleasantly relieved to have been wrong. It's been a blast to listen to in between games.
Mar 21, 2011 3:03am
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Mar 21, 2011 9:06 AM
The NBA guys actually calling games (Marv Albert) are doing well too. I think Marv can pretty much call anything and do it well, though
Mar 21, 2011 9:06am
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Mar 21, 2011 12:41 PM
ts1227;719660 wrote:The NBA guys actually calling games (Marv Albert) are doing well too. I think Marv can pretty much call anything and do it well, though

"And the foul" Hes got the prefect basketball voice.
Mar 21, 2011 12:41pm
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Mar 21, 2011 2:05 PM
Ankle Breaker;719278 wrote:Haha, Pitino was very uncomfortable having the Big East being called out live on air. I respect Barkley for that and believe he is right.

"A bunch of average teams with great coaches. Eight Big East teams deserved to be in the tournament, not 11." If FSU knocks out ND, it will indeed be an epic FAIL of the Big East.

I thought Pitino was going to pop a vein right then and there, and I believe Sir Charles actually said "after Notre Dame loses tonight..."...and he was right-- it was great!!!
Mar 21, 2011 2:05pm
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Mar 21, 2011 2:57 PM
What barkely has going for him is he speaks his mind and says stuff tha other announcers would think, but not say. He is not afraid to say anything. I did nto hear him do any games...I was outta town and eyeshot of TV from thur Am till sunday night, but I could see him being bad in the booth. It is not as easy as most think it could be.

Probably like berman...I hate him in teh booth. Do not like him on NFL live stuff...but he is tolerable but in the booth his is bad.
Mar 21, 2011 2:57pm
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Mar 21, 2011 3:10 PM
Charles Barkley didn't broadcast any games, which is good, because that would kind of be like Rick Pitino trying to win a national championship this year. You stupid, piece of *&#$, Pitino. Thanks a million.
Mar 21, 2011 3:10pm
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Mar 21, 2011 3:11 PM
Charles Barkley didn't broadcast any games, which is good, because that would kind of be like Rick Pitino trying to win a national championship this year. An epic fail. You stupid, piece of *&#$, Pitino. Thanks a million.
Mar 21, 2011 3:11pm
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Mar 21, 2011 3:20 PM
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Mar 21, 2011 3:20pm
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Mar 21, 2011 3:20 PM
se-alum;719056 wrote:Kenny and Chuck know basketball, and they make some valid points strategy wise. However, they aren't familiar w/ the teams, and some of their comments are way off base.

that is the big issue. IF you are not a fan of a certain team or follow them much ya may take what they say is gospel. I have noticed that alot when ONN was doing the state football games and they had JJ on there talking and other talking heads. When they would talk about our school they would have things that were all jacked up...but to the average person who did not know our school they had to take it as a good analysis. Noticed that in the NFL a few yaers ago...but no so much lately as I think the announcers do more game study than they ever did to know the teams in and out.

For them to do games when they dont always cover it....its like Fox doing the BCS games awhile ago. Their announcers didnt know teams in depth.
Mar 21, 2011 3:20pm
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Mar 21, 2011 5:51 PM
Pitino: "I'll go on record; no way Notre Dame loses tonight"
Mar 21, 2011 5:51pm
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Mar 22, 2011 11:29 AM
I didn't catch that exchange with Pitino and Barkley, so thanks for posting that! I think Barkley made some really good points, and proved to be correct.

Obviously Pitino is going to stick up for the Big East, but I love how Barkley didn't kiss his ass just because he was in the room.
Mar 22, 2011 11:29am
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Mar 22, 2011 2:39 PM
This article sums it up perfectly.
Exactly!!! Kenny Smith has trouble using a complete sentence and Barkley just didn't give a shit. He didn't know players' names because he had probably not watched a college basketball game all year. Charles knows the NBA, but he doesn't know college.
Mar 22, 2011 2:39pm
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Mar 22, 2011 5:08 PM
Why would Petino agree to go there? If i lost in the first round of the tourney to a team i should have beaten, (although Morehead isn't as bad as people think) I wouldn't want to flash my face on tv to remind everyone of what happened
Mar 22, 2011 5:08pm
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Mar 22, 2011 8:56 PM
clickclickboom;721078 wrote:Why would Petino agree to go there? If i lost in the first round of the tourney to a team i should have beaten, (although Morehead isn't as bad as people think) I wouldn't want to flash my face on tv to remind everyone of what happened

Publicity...mostly for recruits. Get your face out there as much as possible. In this day and age, it cant hurt.

I also wouldnt doubt that CBS gets the rights to some coaches who exit. IE, give the conference a % of the revenue, and thus the conference can send whatever coach is available to the studio. Thats a guess, but I wouldnt doubt it.
Mar 22, 2011 8:56pm
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Mar 25, 2011 5:32 PM
We gave Chuck a lot of shit. But he was spot on with his Big East, Notre Dame, and last nights Duke predictions. He said Arizona was way to quick and athletic for Duke to contain. He might not know the college game/players/teams...but he quickly makes some observations and has been pretty spot on with a lot of them.
Mar 25, 2011 5:32pm
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Mar 25, 2011 6:04 PM
Laley23;724319 wrote:We gave Chuck a lot of shit. But he was spot on with his Big East, Notre Dame, and last nights Duke predictions. He said Arizona was way to quick and athletic for Duke to contain. He might not know the college game/players/teams...but he quickly makes some observations and has been pretty spot on with a lot of them.
Yeah, you can tell he just loves the sport, and because of that, and because he played it so well for so long, he can analyze and get a feel for teams really quick. I think if he stick with it for a few years and becomes more comfortable with teams and players, he could actually be a pretty solid guy on their team.
Mar 25, 2011 6:04pm
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Mar 25, 2011 6:08 PM
Red_Skin_Pride;724340 wrote:Yeah, you can tell he just loves the sport, and because of that, and because he played it so well for so long, he can analyze and get a feel for teams really quick. I think if he stick with it for a few years and becomes more comfortable with teams and players, he could actually be a pretty solid guy on their team.

I agree he knows the game. However, you still cant understand half of his words. His speech is so jumbled and slurred.
Mar 25, 2011 6:08pm
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Mar 25, 2011 8:17 PM
Moron Chuck just said

"OSU only plays 7 players, UK's depth is what will beat OSU"

Uhh Chuck.... UK only plays 6 guys.....
Mar 25, 2011 8:17pm
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Mar 26, 2011 12:03 AM
I gotta give Barkley credit. He picked UK tonight. I thought OSU would win.

He does get a good feel for players and teams rather quickly.
Mar 26, 2011 12:03am
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Mar 26, 2011 12:09 AM
Not bad considering he probably drank a fifth of Old No. 7 while on set tonight...
Mar 26, 2011 12:09am