Larry David’s experience watching UW demolish Illinois 77-52 was akin to “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” It was pretty, pretty, pretty miserable.
“I was in Boston and a friend bought me a ticket.” David told CT Insider.
The HBO star sat in the front row to watch the Sweet 16 game at TD Garden on Saturday, but encountered some strange situations during the game.
According to a report in the Hartford CourantDavid was attending the game because he was scheduled to perform live in Boston.
“A Conversation with Larry David” is scheduled to take place on April 1st at MGM Music Hall in Fenway.
Video of 76-year-old David biting his nails And a photo of him stretching his legs over the guard railing went viral on social media.
The game, in which the university was leading 56-25 with 11 minutes and 12 seconds left in the game, was displayed on the big screen in Boston, and David appeared to be venting his frustrations to the gentleman sitting next to him. There it seemed to be asking if I had to put up with it.
Another video showed David sticking his fingers in his ears as Illinois fans cheered loudly behind him.
Reporters watching the game shared some hilarious snippets of David yelling at UW coach Dan Hurley with the Huskies already in control 63-32. .
“Shame on you, Harley!” David said. According to CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander. “Get the starters out! No coaching! Game over!”
David also reportedly told Illinois to “change your strategy!” When he ended up taking on college center Donovan Clingan.
Things didn’t get much better for the “Seinfeld” co-creator as he tried to pull out of TD Garden early.
Video posted on social media showed him being repeatedly stopped by fans as he tried to climb up the aisle from his seat.
UW head coach Dan Hurley reacted to the news that David appeared upset.
“I’m the Larry David of college coaching with my antics and idiosyncrasies,” he said, according to the Hartford Courant. “That’s why I’m disappointed. …No, ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ it’s a good show. ”
Actor Bill Murray also attended the game because his son Luke is a college assistant.
The defending champion Huskies will face the winner of Alabama vs. Clemson in the Final Four.
