What is Chris Berman's fascination with Christopher Columbus?

It seems that every time Chris Berman has been on ESPN this week, he makes sure to mention that this was Columbus Day weekend, making him the only person in the world who cared that this was Columbus Day weekend. I am absolutely baffled as to why he feels the need to keep bringing this up. It's weird even by Berman's standards. Some ideas as to why he latched on to Columbus.

- They share the same first name.

- They have a similar career arc: Take a hair brained scheme that, in retrospect, seems rather fundamental and ride it's success. Later in life, be remembered for being an insufferable prick.

- Young Chris Berman sported the same haircut as Chris Columbus.