Avast ye, mateys! Tis be the news - Charles Barkley prefers cheerin' for Afghanistan o'er Alabama in the College Football Playoff!
2023-12-21
Avast ye scurvy dogs! Charles Barkley be takin' the feud betwixt Auburn and Alabama to heart, reckonin' that not even if the Crimson Tide be playin' against Afghanistan, he'd be cheerin' for 'em. Blimey, that be some fierce loyalty, matey!
In a humorous 17th-century pirate tone, it is evident that Charles Barkley's loyalty to his alma mater, Auburn, runs deep. He refuses to support any Alabama team, no matter the circumstances. During an interview with ESPN at the USC-Auburn men's basketball game, Barkley drew a connection between supporting Alabama and supporting Afghanistan. He boldly stated that he would root for Afghanistan if they were to play against Alabama. Despite his disdain for the Crimson Tide, Barkley acknowledged that head coach Nick Saban has been great to him and they often exchange friendly banter due to their college allegiances.However, Barkley did have an issue with Alabama being the No. 4 seed in the College Football Playoff, as they knocked out the undefeated Florida State Seminoles. He argued that Alabama should have been rewarded for winning with backup players rather than penalized. Barkley expressed his love for Coach Saban but made it clear that he does not like Alabama. He stated that he is looking forward to the playoffs and has no idea who will win, as all four teams are elite.
Barkley emphasized that he wouldn't pick a winner for the national championship, but it is evident that Alabama is at the bottom of his list. Instead, he may be rooting for Florida State since they will be facing the Georgia Bulldogs, who Alabama defeated in the SEC Championship. Georgia was the No. 1 seed and undefeated until losing to Saban's team. With his witty language and unwavering loyalty to Auburn, Barkley continues to entertain and showcase his unique perspective on college sports.