I would LOVE if Gonzo got a TV deal

By now you all know about Bobby Gonzalez, the former Seton Hall head coach and the current accused shoplifter.

Currently unemployed, Gonzo has a lot of time on his hands, and undoubtedly has some bills piling up (lawyers ain't free, my friend). As he is currently all-but unhireable in the collegiate ranks, Gonzo told the New York Times that a couple of NBA teams had inquired about his services. Jeff Goodman backed him up.

But that wasn't what caught my eye.

This is the line that caught my eye, and made twitter quite enjoyable to read Wednesday afternoon:

"Or I might be in TV for a year or two," Gonzalez said. "Let the smoke clear."

People can joke about it all they want. Gonzo is a lunatic and has done some really out-on-control stuff over the last six months. (And in his career as a whole, for that matter.)

You wouldn't wanna see this guy on TV?
(photo credit: NJ.com)

But you are out of your mind if you don't want this guy on television. Its not because he is a great basketball mind, like a Jay Bilas. Its not because he is well-spoken, like a Fran Fraschilla or a Doug Gottlieb. And its certainly not because he's lovable the way that Bill Raftery and Dick Vitale are.

No, it is because Gonzo is a lunatic that he would make great television. Think about it. Why is Charles Barkley everyone's favorite analyst? Because he is libel to say anything, anything, on camera. Granted, Chuck is thousands of times more lovable than Gonzo, but you get my point.

Gonzo is firey. He's got an attitude. He seems like the kind of guy that will forever believe he is right, and by proving him wrong you only stoke the flames. And if his recent history is any indication, it doesn't matter who he is talking too. Gonzo will speak his mind.

In a world where reality TV reigns supreme, Real Housewives has become a successful series, and Jersey Shore is one of the most popular shows on television, isn't that exactly what an audience would want?

If my vote counts, I say put the man in front of a camera. At the very least, he won't be boring.