Differing opinions. I think he's one of the greatest of all time.
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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