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It’s a bit of an apples to oranges comparison – one dude is sideline reporting…one dude is anchoring – but they are equally unfortunate performances. Ladies and gentlemen, I introduce to you the next Brian Collins, Mr. Charles Clinton:

In Charlie’s defense, the whole crew is a disaster – forgetting to turn on his mic, signaling him on-camera, and what the heck is going on in that last clip? Is somebody kicking him under the table? Moving his notes? We’re lucky we didn’t get a Sue Simons moment (YouTube that if you’re not on board with the reference - NSFW).

The ineptness of his gang doesn’t excuse Charlie’s overall lack of reporting aptitude, but… Well, but nothing I suppose. The guy’s just plain old bad. His “Charles in Charge” segment on WOLV-Overtime isn’t doing him any favors, either:

And then there’s this:

I don’t know what’s worse, his dancing or the dude in the Pi Kappa Phi sweatshirt one row down. Hey frat boy, that’s a nice sweatshirt. Does it come in your size?

The cool part about Charles Clinton is that it’s clear he has no shame. He appears cool with making himself the fool. Self-deprecation is as admirable quality, provided self-deprecation is the intent. I can only hope that Chuck knows he’s not very good, for therein lies a certain genius in what he does.

Although, judging by MGoBlue324’s comment on the dancing video (“I don’t want to be rude, but God I’m so glad he graduated”), genius may be overstating it a bit.

And just for juxtaposition (and giggles), here’s Brian: