LOOK: Auburn fans were not used to Bill Walton’s style of ‘commentary’
By Andrew Olson
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Basketball legend Bill Walton has his own “unique” style of broadcasting as a color commentary. It’s safe to say many who follow Auburn hoops were in for a culture shock watching the AU-Arizona game Wednesday.
Walton normally covers Pac-12 in college hoops, but he was out in Maui for the Maui Invitational and was on the call Wednesday for Auburn vs. Arizona.
Auburn fans and media members quickly caught on that Walton will talk much more than just the game:
These are all the amazing things Bill Walton said in the Auburn-Arizona game alone (plus one from the 7th place game). Never change, Bill. pic.twitter.com/hKPbdE4X0A
— Thomas Northcutt (@RealTCutt) November 22, 2018
I’m so glad Bill Walton loves the University of Auburn, as he put it
— Bill Wright (@BillWri19531975) November 22, 2018
Bill Walton, honorary Auburn football coach for the Iron Bowl. Thoughts?
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) November 22, 2018
Is Bill Walton stoned on the air calling the Auburn vs Arizona game? #MauiInvitational @BillWalton
— Charlie Chipswell (@CharlieChipswel) November 22, 2018
can bill walton commentate more games he made auburn vs arizona somewhat entertaining
— Icna Comit (@IcnaComit) November 22, 2018
First time I’ve ever listened to Bill Walton call a game and buddy let me tell you what… I have no Fing clue what he’s talking about. Something about evolution and Austin Wiley is a volcano or something.#Auburn
— basketbAUll school 5-1 (@WarDamnWeagle) November 22, 2018
Great win @AuburnMBB
Bill Walton has said 742,543 words and 5 have been about the Auburn-Arizona basketball game. #MauiHoops @ESPN— Kirk Holland (@hollawk) November 22, 2018
Things Bill Walton has talked about in this game:
– Evolution
– Renewable energy
– “Skiplining”
– Scott PeltWhat else am I missing?#Auburn #WarEagle
— Iron Bowl Hour (@IronBowlHour) November 22, 2018
Could someone please tell Bill Walton it is Auburn University, k thanks
— BennettKGB4life (@aubcschamps2010) November 22, 2018
Yeah, it was comical at first…but now they are really falling off the wagon, taking the rambling off into outer space, specifically Bill Walton. Though I guess I’ll put up with it because he’s constantly heaping praise on my team lol #Auburn
— Jeriah Alderson (@JeriahAlderson) November 22, 2018
Two of my lifelong dreams took place in two days: Auburn played Duke in basketball and Bill Walton called an Auburn game
— Tucker Carden (@TuckerCarden) November 22, 2018
Bill Walton just called the referee, who’s retiring after this Auburn-Arizona basketball game, a towering giant in a world of shriveling midgets. A few seconds later, a Neil Young reference.
— Tucker Sargent (@TuckSargent) November 22, 2018
“15 years from now parents are going to name their children Chuma…. Chuma Okeke Smith.”
-Bill Walton— Jeriah Alderson (@JeriahAlderson) November 22, 2018
“I do have a great relationship with the University of Auburn, though.”
– Bill Walton🙄🤦🏻♀️😂
— Meagan Jones (@MegEJones) November 22, 2018
Bill Walton should call every Auburn sporting event
— Price Hammoñd (@pricehammond12) November 22, 2018
I forgot how much Bill Walton makes college basketball worth watching. #Auburn #Arizona
— Steven Anthony (@scanthony14) November 22, 2018
Auburn won 73-57.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
