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Bruce Pearl on Brando Show

Posted on 3/3/09 at 1:49 pm
Posted by ellessuuuu
Member since Sep 2004
9064 posts
Posted on 3/3/09 at 1:49 pm
I know there is an inexplicable dislike for Tim Brando on this board, but he had a good interview with Pearl this morning (mostly about LSU). It is amazing if Brando hates LSU so much how is that he constantly brings up the LSU basketball team with every college basketball guest he has on his national radio show.

I digress, Bruce Pearl had some very complimentary comments about LSU. He thought regardless of the conference strength that LSU's experience and ability to score, defend and rebound makes them a legit Final Four contender. Believe me I dislike Pearl as much as anyone outside of Knoxville, but he has played a tough schedule and seen some good basketball teams this year, so hearing these kinds of statement from him was encouraging. Pearl and Brando spent basically the first half of their 5-6 minute interview discussing LSU basketball.

I am starting to think this time might be able to put together a deep run. Regardless if the league is down or not this team has shown the ability to win close games even when they are not playing their best basketball.
Posted by TigerRagAndrew
Check my style out
Member since Aug 2004
7252 posts
Posted on 3/3/09 at 1:52 pm to
I don't know why anyone would dislike Pearl. He seems to be a enthusiastic basketball coach. He certainly hasn't done anything against LSU.
Posted by Dignan
Member since Sep 2005
13265 posts
Posted on 3/3/09 at 1:53 pm to
I actually like both Bruce Pearl and Tim Brando.

Wish I could have caught the interview.
Posted by andouille
A table near a waiter.
Member since Dec 2004
11375 posts
Posted on 3/3/09 at 1:55 pm to
No gripe with Pearl, liked Brando until he called us all racists for not packing the PMAC. That was just a stupid thing to say and should have quickly generated an apology, it hasn't so far.
Posted by TigerTig
Spring, TX
Member since Oct 2008
626 posts
Posted on 3/3/09 at 1:57 pm to
yeah im a big fan of Pearl. Even though its Tennessee, its cool to see someone have that kind of success.
Posted by thermal9221
Youngsville
Member since Feb 2005
14606 posts
Posted on 3/3/09 at 1:57 pm to
quote:

I actually like both Bruce Pearl and Tim Brando


Remember when pearl was so excited that he sweat through his suit?
Brando on Sirius 101 w/ Scott Ferall....brando has a pretty filthy mouth when he gets on a rant.
Posted by heartbreakTiger
grinding for my grinders
Member since Jan 2008
138974 posts
Posted on 3/3/09 at 1:57 pm to
yea i was about to say there is a reason people hate brando now. If he wasn't a arse clown and said stupid shite no one would hate him. as far as pearl goes well he sucks as well
Posted by Tiger Authority
Member since Jul 2007
29476 posts
Posted on 3/3/09 at 1:58 pm to
Pearl is just kind of a carnival act.
Posted by TigerRagAndrew
Check my style out
Member since Aug 2004
7252 posts
Posted on 3/3/09 at 1:58 pm to
People just don't understand how badly John Brady was hated by most LSU fans.
Posted by TIGER62
METAIRIE, LA
Member since Aug 2005
2219 posts
Posted on 3/3/09 at 2:05 pm to
LSU'S chances, as most teams, depends a lot on the match ups. a team with strong inside play, like oklahoma, nc, etc would have a field day with LSU, but i think we could give duke a run for the money
Posted by KCBasketball
Member since Dec 2008
3629 posts
Posted on 3/3/09 at 2:10 pm to
quote:

LSU'S chances, as most teams, depends a lot on the match ups. a team with strong inside play, like oklahoma, nc, etc would have a field day with LSU, but i think we could give duke a run for the money


With this LSU team, UNC and Oklahoma are better matchups than Duke is. Duke would take Johnson and Taz outside the block and force them to play outside D. Leaving the lane "Johnsonless" for drives. UNC and Oklahoma would/does not do this.
Posted by ellessuuuu
Member since Sep 2004
9064 posts
Posted on 3/3/09 at 2:16 pm to
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Wish I could have caught the interview.


He has him on every week.
Posted by Run DMC
somewhere in Louisiana it's tricky
Member since Jan 2007
6197 posts
Posted on 3/3/09 at 2:21 pm to
Brando 9 times out of 10 speaks highly of LSU
Posted by Housplants
Germantown, TN
Member since Dec 2006
1464 posts
Posted on 3/3/09 at 2:33 pm to
Brando is an LSU fan, but his job forces him to be objective in his comments...maybe more than objective...to prevent him from coming off as a homer.

Although there is no excuse for the comments he made suggesting that poor attendance at LSU basketball games is a sign of racism, but overall he is a good guy.
Posted by Good Times
Hill top in Tn
Member since Nov 2007
24442 posts
Posted on 3/3/09 at 2:36 pm to
quote:

he called us all racists for not packing the PMAC. That was just a stupid thing to say and should have quickly generated an apology, it hasn't so far.


He probably wishes that he had said "it" differently, or not at all. This may be his way to "kiss and make up" with out an apology. It would not be as accepted as an apology, but he saves face and hopes it goes away.
Posted by Jimbeaux28
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2007
4080 posts
Posted on 3/3/09 at 2:45 pm to
quote:

Brando 9 times out of 10 speaks highly of LSU


All it takes is that one time for the rantards to declare you a hater.

Posted by ByteMe
Member since Sep 2003
22357 posts
Posted on 3/3/09 at 2:52 pm to
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Believe me I dislike Pearl as much as anyone outside of Knoxville


I don't think many people here dislike Pearl.
Posted by wahoocs
Lafayette, LA
Member since Nov 2004
24481 posts
Posted on 3/3/09 at 2:57 pm to
I've always enjoyed Brando in whatever capacity he was speaking. I think he's always been a professional, with a little edge to LSU due to his local ties.

But I don't think I will ever hear him the same way after his over the line comments. Just totally obtuse and ignorant statements for him to make.
Posted by blockburna
Member since May 2007
431 posts
Posted on 3/3/09 at 3:01 pm to
I think this team will make a run too. I was convinced after they came back after being down by 10 at rupp.
Posted by TN River Tiger
Knoxville
Member since Apr 2008
338 posts
Posted on 3/3/09 at 3:11 pm to
I know Tim Brando worked in BR, think it was channel 9, lives in Shreveport and I thought his daughter went/graduated from LSU. His recent statement about attendance was totally uncalled for.For the most part seems like a good guy.

Regarding Pearl, lord knows he has got energy. They love him here in Knoxville. At almost every charity event he auctions something to raise money (dinner at his house, come speak at your event etc) also, he now has a smoking hot girlfriend!
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