since retiring in 2000, bardo has worked in broadcasting. he has served as a color analyst for the illini sports network, a sports reporter for wbbm-tv in chicago, an analyst and reporter for cbs sports, and a color analyst for college basketball on espn and big ten network. he has also participated on "espn first take". additionally, he works as a motivational speaker, and authored the book "how to make the league without picking up the rock".