He's not weird because he's a Ball State guy, he's weird because he's an unfunny stupid punk. Ball State actually hired Arizona associate head coach James Whitford. Not quite as exciting.
If I was allowed to mute only one away team broadcast, he'd be a strong candidate. Hawk, Thom Brennaman, and the Cardinals just because I hate them would be miles ahead of Chip.
I think both Syracuse and Michigan may have their hands up I think he means "best team in the country" and not necessarily "team playing the best in the tournament", though I think Louisville is both.
I think Richardson is BPA and a huge need for them. I'm really intrigued by them going after Cordarelle Patterson or Tavon Austin though. Need some explosion at WR to go with Cam. I'm tempted by Patterson, but Carolina's never been a team to deviate from what they feel the right plan is. The only time I can remember where they definitely seemed like they went BPA rather than draft for need was Clausen (and look how that worked out).