It's all part of the Color Guy Schtick. Think Madden or Bill Walton, for example. You have the color guy be a little quirky, and the fringe viewers are happy because he's cutesy and humorous along with all the expertise. Of course, Bobke is naturally quirky and can communicate the sport like noone else. Can you imagine Frankie Andrieu doing the color? Zzzzzzz ....