Chris Burgess talks about Roger Reid, Brandon Davies, and Mormon missionaries

[BigFatMeanie]

http://www.jeffpearlman.com/the-quaz-qa-chris-burgess/

This Q&A with Chris Burgess is a pretty interesting read.

I had no idea he had played in so many foreign countries. When you're playing pro basketball in the Philippines it's pretty much a sign of desperation but I suppose if that's his best way of making a living then "Chris Burgess gotta do what Chris Burgess gotta do".

He comes across as pretty well-grounded and likable in this interview.

[byu71]

I thought that was a good piece. I know a lot of people who are very down on the guy. Turned down BYU, eventually ended up at the U and his brother transferred. I don't know if the fact he is a solid LDS and family guy compensates enough for some people.

As a matter of fact if this ever makes it to CB, I will bet he get hammered for saying one reason he didn't pick BYU was the HC. No really good person ever has the HC as a reason to turn down BYU, only weeners do.

[San Juan Sun]

I'm still one of the disappointed 8 million Mormons, but in retrospect I can't fault the guy for not signing up for Roger Reid's Last Stand.

[MarkGrace]

Played in S. Korea and doesn't like kimchi? He is wrong, he's not very well cultured at all!

[myboynoah]

Okay, I now like Burgess.

But I still hate Ben Olsen. Hate 'im, I tell you, hate 'im.

Seriously though, what a horrible thing for Reid to say.

[YOhio]

Seriously though, what a horrible thing for Reid to say.

I agree. I'm sure his figures included inactive and foreign members, most of whom don't follow BYU sports. He had an obligation to get the figure a bit more accurate.

[Surfah]

WTF? His favorite NBA team is the Celtics?

I saw Chris play for the Stampede in Boise with Byron Mouton. Kind of interesting. I won a free turkey at the game bowling over some 2-liter bottles with a frozen bird.

Good interview.

[myboynoah]

I agree. I'm sure his figures included inactive and foreign members, most of whom don't follow BYU sports. He had an obligation to get the figure a bit more accurate.

What don't you understand bout the word "seriously?"

Seriously, YO, seriously.

[TripletDaddy]

We were in the same stake as the Burgess fam back in OC. My wife was good pals with his sis. They are a...um....competitive family when it comes to sports.

[Color Me Badd Fan]

Chris Burgess was born to play Christian Bale's stunt double in the Fighter.

Christian Bale:



Chris Burgess:

[Top Ute]

I'm glad Chris attended the U. He's quite a representative of the school, and I would think most Utah alumni would feel the same way.

[byu71]

I'm glad Chris attended the U. He's quite a representative of the school, and I would think most Utah alumni would feel the same way.

I am glad I got a chance to read this. Like probably many people, I thought of this guy as a dud. Reading this gives me a new perspective and like for the guy.

I much prefer liking guys instead of thinking they are duds, even if they are former Utes.