True - I am listening on the stadium radio at the home games. I have gone as far as rewinding the DVR to sync it up with the broadcast when watching away games.
Link: Verne Lundquist To Be Replaced By Brad Nessler
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Breaking news...Danielson to be replaced by Skip Bayless.
(where is the blue font?)
Yep. These two are my favorite. I wish that Blackledge would join Nessler on CBS.
I do too. I know some people think of him as a complete fool and idiot because he got somebody's name wrong but he is one of the best of all time. He has been the voice of SEC football for approx 20 years and has been a staple on CBS golf programming and made the greatest calls ever at the Masters. For those who do call him an idiot because he made a mistake during a live broadcast I call you an idiot since you have made mistakes at your job. Think about it.
I like Verne. I think he's an awesome announcer. Nessler is awesome as well.
I'll welcome Nessler, but I have a hell of a lot of respect for a 76 year old man who can still do outstanding play by play on national television for a major broadcasting company.
Plus the Master's--Plus basketball.
Verne is a GREAT announcer.
He knows when to speak. He knows when to shut up.
The best sports calls I've ever heard was Verne.
Tiger Woods chip in on 16 at the Masters...
Jack Nicklaus making the birdie on 17, winning the Masters at 46-47?
Youtube them and notice the perfection he has.
Pauses and silence are an art in the broadcasting profession.
Verne has it.
Nessler is incredible, as I said, but I will definitely miss Verne.
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I'll welcome Nessler, but I have a hell of a lot of respect for a 76 year old man who can still do outstanding play by play on national television for a major broadcasting company.
Plus the Master's--Plus basketball.
Verne is a GREAT announcer.
He knows when to speak. He knows when to shut up.
The best sports calls I've ever heard was Verne.
Tiger Woods chip in on 16 at the Masters...
Jack Nicklaus making the birdie on 17, winning the Masters at 46-47?
Youtube them and notice the perfection he has.
Pauses and silence are an art in the broadcasting profession.
Verne has it.
Nessler is incredible, as I said, but I will definitely miss Verne.
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I think Verne is at the point he needs to retire. I have no ill will towards him.
As for Nessler/Danielson, I love it.
I don't wear glasses so Crimson that I think Gary is bias against us, I think he's a brilliant football mind and an excellent commentator.
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As for Nessler/Danielson, I love it.
I don't wear glasses so Crimson that I think Gary is bias against us, I think he's a brilliant football mind and an excellent commentator.
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Verne is one of the most polarizing figures in the business. Seems as though people either love him or hate him with a passion. As a younger fan, Verne was the sound of my childhood Saturday's. Personally I love him, and think he's one of the best in the business.
With that said, he's on up there, and it's probably time for him to move on before too long. Nessler is my favorite announcer in the industry. He's versatile, the consummate professional, and he's easy to listen to. I think he's the perfect choice to replace Verne, and I'll look forward to his broadcasts on a weekly basis.
In the same vein, Mike Tirico has bailed on ESPN as well and has been signed by NBC. Most likely scenario is that he'll replace Al Michaels on SNF when his contract is up in 2017. That is also a great hire in my opinion. Tirico is another guy who has big shoes to fill, but who should do a fantastic job.
With that said, he's on up there, and it's probably time for him to move on before too long. Nessler is my favorite announcer in the industry. He's versatile, the consummate professional, and he's easy to listen to. I think he's the perfect choice to replace Verne, and I'll look forward to his broadcasts on a weekly basis.
In the same vein, Mike Tirico has bailed on ESPN as well and has been signed by NBC. Most likely scenario is that he'll replace Al Michaels on SNF when his contract is up in 2017. That is also a great hire in my opinion. Tirico is another guy who has big shoes to fill, but who should do a fantastic job.
Though I think it's time for Verne to ride off into the sunset, I will say some of my fondest memories growing up was watching Bulls games on the NBA on TNT back in the 90s with Verne paired up with either Danny Ainge or Doc Rivers. He was sharp, and he easily kept up with the pace of the games. He called a lot of those great 90s NBA games and arguably became the voice of NBA commentating in the wake of the Marv Albert scandal. Nobody called a great Michael Jordan moment like Marv Albert, but Verne was right up there.
Verne's definitely not an idiot. He's an Icon. Anyone who knows sports broadcasting to any degree can't deny that. But the tag of "Fumblequist" over the last few years is not without merit. Anyone watching and listening to the SEC on CBS (not just Bama) has to have noticed his errors. If it was just one it would be different. But it's multiple during each game. And he repeats himself much too frequently.
Ness & Blackledge are my favorite duo. But I think Ness & Gary will be a good pairing. It'll take some getting used to but CBS needs it IMO.
As far as ESPN? Don't care that they're losing the best they got in Ness. Fact is. Good for him!
The greatest of all time would do adequate prep work in order to better understand the game, familiarize himself with players' and coaches' actual names, and know in what State the game is being played.
I will grant you that he is an excellent golf announcer. He knows the game of golf.
He doesn't know football.
The way I describe Verne and Gary is at a bar.
Verne is the prototypical "crazy" uncle who is funny but a bit too loud, loves him some alcohol, and is a little dense to boot. Gary is a really smart guy who tends to be a little arrogant at times. Gary was a professional football player who understands the game well enough that he could possibly have been a decent coach. Verne can't remember the last time he held a football, much less attempted a pass.
Gary stops by the bar around 2:00 to watch the game which kicks off at 2:30. Verne has been steadily downing drinks since 10:30 - when the bartender let him in early because he was banging on the door.
After a couple drinks, Gary suggests - since the bartender has informed them that the speakers aren't working - that they should just do the commentary themselves.
The game kicks off - and the result is SEC Football on CBS.
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That's about the stupidest post i've ever seen on Tide Fans. Crown or Wild Turkey?
Come on guy. My goodness.
Y'all consider this:
Lindsey Nelson died at 76.
Howard Cosell died at 77.
Tom Brookshier died at 78.
George Allen died at 72.
Jimmy the Greek died at 77.
Jack Buck died at 77.
Will McDonough died at 67.
Oh and remember that Skip Caray died at 68 and Pete Van Wieren at 69.
Then remember that Verne will be 76 before the season opens.......and Brent Musberger will be 77. (Corso will be 81).
Odds are we won't be enjoying any of these guys too much longer.
Lindsey Nelson died at 76.
Howard Cosell died at 77.
Tom Brookshier died at 78.
George Allen died at 72.
Jimmy the Greek died at 77.
Jack Buck died at 77.
Will McDonough died at 67.
Oh and remember that Skip Caray died at 68 and Pete Van Wieren at 69.
Then remember that Verne will be 76 before the season opens.......and Brent Musberger will be 77. (Corso will be 81).
Odds are we won't be enjoying any of these guys too much longer.
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