The Official Bill Walton thread

[U-Ute]

Bill is out there. We need to keep a running tally of his insightful/crazy commentary and green/hippie living. Given Bill's proclivities for strange metaphors and goofy behavior, I have no doubt this thread will quickly outstrip any other threads on the board.

I had this idea during the SDSU game when Bill posited this insightful observation: "Whoever loses this game will have their undefeated season in jeopardy."

After hearing that he compared Delon Wright to a "comet soaring across the universe" in the UCLA game, I decided that this is a sorely needed thread.

Quotes and pictures of his peyote tent or outdoor shower are all in bounds.

Bring on the Bill!

[sancho]

"I'm also putting Neil Armstrong in there cuz I love the guys from outer space."

[Applejack]

Ack! This thread was lost to the Australians! Now that is a true loss.

At the UCLA game last week I saw Spence Eccles get up from his seat, turn and start talking to Bill at the scorer's table. Spence was at my ward on Sunday and I asked him about meeting Bill. He said "We talked and then Bill mentioned my name during the broadcast. Having Bill Walton say your name on national TV is a thrill."

[chrisrenrut]

Ack! This thread was lost to the Australians! Now that is a true loss.

At the UCLA game last week I saw Spence Eccles get up from his seat, turn and start talking to Bill at the scorer's table. Spence was at my ward on Sunday and I asked him about meeting Bill. He said "We talked and then Bill mentioned my name during the broadcast. Having Bill Walton say your name on national TV is a thrill."

I hope Spence's eyebrow didn't disrupt the spirit of sunday services.

[Applejack]

I hope Spence's eyebrow didn't disrupt the spirit of sunday services.

Are you referring to the UCLA game or sacrament meeting? To be honest, I haven't felt the spirit on a Sunday as strongly as I did at the UCLA game. I'm sure Spence agrees with me.

[U-Ute]

Woohoo! Time to expand this thread!


@Pac12Networks: Guess who's on the call for #UTAHvsAZ on @Pac12Networks tomorrowww! #Waltonisms #ThrowItDown #StateParks http://t.co/HokPV8Amnl

[U-Ute]

My friend spotted this during the Stanford broadcast.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/14/42f4f715129e145caa00c7aa477aa448.jpg

[OrangeUte]

I don't know how anyone can't love listening to Walton broadcast games.

[Rocker Ute]

I don't know how anyone can't love listening to Walton broadcast games.

Makes me want to claw my eyes out. The recent Oregon v USC games was as bad of a called game as I have ever heard.

I'll admit I found some humor in him at the start of the season, but now think 90% was because he fawns over then Utes and 10% because everybody loves a train wreck.

[U-Ute]

I am totally a train wreck enthusiast.

[SeattleUte]

It's impossible for me not to love a guy who has so many natural gifts he's a freak of nature, yet he never has anything but praise for anyone else. I realize this makes him worthless as a legitimate sports analyst. He's not one. But he only spreads sunshine and in such a funny, articulate way.

[Solon]

It's impossible for me not to love a guy who has so many natural gifts he's a freak of nature, yet he never has anything but praise for anyone else. I realize this makes him worthless as a legitimate sports analyst. He's not one. But he only spreads sunshine and in such a funny, articulate way.

Well stated.
MRD & I saw Walton in the MGM on Thursday night. He was wearing a tie-dye t-shirt and a backpack. Totally understated & unassuming. Big smile & wave when we waved hello. He seems like a really happy guy.

[concerned]

Several years ago, Walton was a speaker at a convention my wife was attending in St. George. Our whole family went as a spring break get away. He signed a basketball for my son, and we have it prominently displayed in our bookcase. He was a great guy, very friendly to my son and my family and very, very accessible.

[SeattleUte]

Several years ago, Walton was a speaker at a convention my wife was attending in St. George. Our whole family went as a spring break get away. He signed a basketball for my son, and we have it prominently displayed in our bookcase. He was a great guy, very friendly to my son and my family and very, very accessible.

You have more spectacular mementoes than anyone I know.

[concerned]

You have more spectacular mementoes than anyone I know.

And I am about to add an autographed copy of your book.

[SeattleUte]

And I am about to add an autographed copy of your book.

How flattering. It will be in good company.

[U-Ute]

Reddit and Bill Walton. Together. On the Internet. What could go wrong?

Bill Walton on Redidit, 1PM ET on thursday.

http://www.reddit.com/r/CollegeBasketball/comments/302tp2/attention_bill_walton_is_going_to_do_an_ama_this/

For those who aren't aware, AMA is Reddit code for "Ask Me Anything". Reddit does a good job of getting celebrities and interesting people of all walks to get on and do these Q&As. They are usually, but not always, quite entertaining.

Some of the best AMAs: http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/search?q=ama&sort=top&restrict_sr=on
Some of the worst AMA's: http://mashable.com/2014/03/27/worst-reddit-amas/

I have a feeling Bill may end up on one of those two lists.

[Mormon Red Death]

https://twitter.com/joelmanwill/status/606217499487510528

[SeattleUte]

Big Bill loves us! Last night he said we're the new Arizona.