Roy Williams Trashes Basketball Analyst Doug Gottlieb In A Post-Game Press Conference


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You do not want to mess with Roy Williams.

That was the lesson learned by CBS college basketball analyst Doug Gottlieb this weekend when the longtime North Carolina coach ripped him a new one during a postgame presser. Following the Tar Heels win over Miami on Saturday, the 65-year-old coach addressed Gottlieb’s speculation that Williams would retire after this season.

Gottlieb’s speculation was just that — mere speculation, without any concrete reports or evidence to back up his theory — and the rumormongering clearly didn’t sit well with Williams. He made sure to bring it up during the presser, and he didn’t pull any punches, either.

It seems that Coach Williams has “no chill,” as the kids are saying these days. Williams definitely gets props for referencing Gottlieb’s infamous “shorts on backward” moment from his college playing days, and good for him because there’s no way he should ever get to live that down. Gottlieb seemed to enjoy the jab himself.

But just because Gottlieb has a sense of humor about Williams’ comments doesn’t mean that he’s backing down from the speculation.

If Williams does indeed decide to call it a career after this season, it’s probably a safe bet that Gottlieb won’t be handed the scoop.

(Via The Big Lead)