‘In shambles’ – Charles Barkley’s ‘brutal’ meltdown during Auburn loss has fans in stitches following outlandish comment
He is the most entertaining man in television. When Charles Barkley has the microphone in his hands, you know something good is going to come out of his mouth. X/@CBSSPORTSBarkley is a proud alumni of Auburn University[/caption] Look no further than what Barkley had to say on the CBS Sports pregame show ahead of the Final Four showdown between the Florida Gators and Barkley’s Auburn Tigers. It was the second time in school history that Auburn had reached the Final Four. The first appearance coming back in 2019. It has been the most successful run in program history, with head coach Bruce Pearl leading the way. Something that Barkley says shouldn’t be taken for granted. Barkley put it all into perspective, referencing what it was like when he played there from 1981-1984 to what the program is now. “I think this team felt a lot of pressure,” Barkley said. “Talking to Bruce, privately, and listen. “Auburn, number one, when we got to the Final Four I said that was the greatest accomplishment in Auburn basketball history. “But we’ve got knocked out early the last couple of years. Barkley is the greatest basketball player in Auburn history X/@CBSSPORTSBarkley has always been outspoken and never one to hold back what’s on his mind[/caption] “The people of Auburn are like… now they’re spoiled. “There was a time if Auburn made it to the tournament, we threw a parade. “Now we made it to the Final Four, and people are like, ‘We can’t do better?’ “We’re back here y’all.” While Barkley joked about Auburn throwing a parade just for making the tournament, the Tigers’ dreams of winning a national title sadly failed to materialize. The one-seeded Gators overcame a 46-38 halftime deficit behind a game-high 34 points from senior guard Walter Clayton Jr., who hit 11 of 18 shots and 5 of 8 from 3-point range to continue his storied run at The Dance. Footage of Barkley’s reaction to Auburn’s loss went viralX@HaterReport_ He could be seen wincing as they bowed out of the DanceX@HaterReport_ Barkley admitted it was ‘brutal’ watching Auburn loseX@HaterReport_ Auburn’s SEC Player of the Year Johni Broome finished with 15 points and seven rebounds but Florida held on to reach the national championship game in head coach Todd Golden’s third season. Barkley watched on in horror inside the the sold-out Alamodome as his Auburn failed to advance. Footage of him grimacing and wincing as the pain of defeat became an unwanted reality went viral, with some joking he was in ‘shambles’. “Face of a man who lost a FORTUNE tonight,” joked one fan. “His pain makes me happy,” said a second “A1 meme material,” a third added. “Why Barkley look like he in shambles,” a fourth posted. Barkley was shown the clip on the CBS broadcast after the game. “That was brutal, man,” he said. The Gators march on to the national championship while Auburn will have to wait at least another year for a parade. March Madness Top Stories Ranking the greatest players in NCAA men’s March Madness history – from Michael Jordan to Magic Johnson ‘This sister is special’ – Stephen A. Smith identifies rising star who can challenge Caitlin Clark’s WNBA dominance March Madness legends who are still balling in NBA today – from Steph Curry to Ja Morant NCAA March Madness is bigger and better than the College Football Playoff – the springtime phenomenon is bigger than ever Biggest March Madness upsets in history of NCAA Tournament – top seeds humiliated as small schools enjoy their moment
He is the most entertaining man in television.
When Charles Barkley has the microphone in his hands, you know something good is going to come out of his mouth.
Look no further than what Barkley had to say on the CBS Sports pregame show ahead of the Final Four showdown between the Florida Gators and Barkley’s Auburn Tigers.
It was the second time in school history that Auburn had reached the Final Four.
The first appearance coming back in 2019.
It has been the most successful run in program history, with head coach Bruce Pearl leading the way.
Something that Barkley says shouldn’t be taken for granted.
Barkley put it all into perspective, referencing what it was like when he played there from 1981-1984 to what the program is now.
“I think this team felt a lot of pressure,” Barkley said.
“Talking to Bruce, privately, and listen.
“Auburn, number one, when we got to the Final Four I said that was the greatest accomplishment in Auburn basketball history.
“But we’ve got knocked out early the last couple of years.
“The people of Auburn are like… now they’re spoiled.
“There was a time if Auburn made it to the tournament, we threw a parade.
“Now we made it to the Final Four, and people are like, ‘We can’t do better?’
“We’re back here y’all.”
While Barkley joked about Auburn throwing a parade just for making the tournament, the Tigers’ dreams of winning a national title sadly failed to materialize.
The one-seeded Gators overcame a 46-38 halftime deficit behind a game-high 34 points from senior guard Walter Clayton Jr., who hit 11 of 18 shots and 5 of 8 from 3-point range to continue his storied run at The Dance.
Auburn’s SEC Player of the Year Johni Broome finished with 15 points and seven rebounds but Florida held on to reach the national championship game in head coach Todd Golden’s third season.
Barkley watched on in horror inside the the sold-out Alamodome as his Auburn failed to advance.
Footage of him grimacing and wincing as the pain of defeat became an unwanted reality went viral, with some joking he was in ‘shambles’.
“Face of a man who lost a FORTUNE tonight,” joked one fan.
“His pain makes me happy,” said a second
“A1 meme material,” a third added.
“Why Barkley look like he in shambles,” a fourth posted.
Barkley was shown the clip on the CBS broadcast after the game.
“That was brutal, man,” he said.
The Gators march on to the national championship while Auburn will have to wait at least another year for a parade.
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NCAA March Madness is bigger and better than the College Football Playoff – the springtime phenomenon is bigger than ever
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