Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Charles Barkley’s Auburn roots run deep to the point where he won't support an Alabama team no matter the circumstances.
Barkley, who played three seasons at Auburn from 1981 to 1984, was sitting courtside during the USC-Auburn men’s basketball game when he did an interview with ESPN.
It was there where he made the connection between supporting Alabama to Afghanistan. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Charles Barkley’s Auburn roots run deep to the point where he won't support an Alabama team no matter the circumstances. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images) "I can’t root for Alabama under any circumstances," he said during the interview, per On3. "… I told you if they played Afghanistan, I’d be pulling for Afghanistan." Barkley added that head coach Nick Saban has been great to him despite his hatred toward the Crimson Tide.
He noted that he and Saban have had quips for each other that stem from their college allegiances. FROM OUTKICK: ALABAMA PLAYER ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY SPREADING STD: REPORT However, Barkley found a problem with Alabama moving into the College Football Playoff as the No.