Verne Lundquist signs off from college football for one last time

[@JohnHillRSNStudios]

To the person who said that was the worst game Verne ever called, trust me there are a lot of announcers who wish their best was as good as Verne’s worst. Verne is one of the best to ever do this, period.

[@knoxvillepredatorcatcher3459]

Lmao he sucked. Can't wait for Gary to retire too.

[@bradleycarroll8187]

Yeah Keith Jackson is one who comes to my mind on being one of the worst

[@detroitrockcity8]

@@bradleycarroll8187Welcome to the Grand Daddy of them all!!!

[@JSchaffer214]

You're right, although, it had gotten to the point in which his memory and reaction time had become noticeably affected.

[@josephsleight2634]

​@knoxvillepredatorcatcher3459 you're a moron.

[@chasecoats4270]

college football will never be the same w/out his voice commentating. you'll be missed verne!! enjoy retirement.

[@TheJumpman706]

Chase Coats Verne, the original college football final, damn it won't be the same at all. I miss Reese, mark may, & Lou. But Verne will be missed the most.

[@rapidashingfrog6946]

That man could call a game and he was all class. Enjoy your retirement

[@ethanmanz9799]

Chase Coats for real!

[@joeballzee2767]

That's your opinion.. Brad Nessler is your daddy..!

[@ILoveOldTWC]

Now the SEC will not be on CBS anymore.

[@NCISfanatic21]

I'm gonna miss hearing Verne on CBS every Saturday

[@vinceniederman3235]

As a Navy Fan I Agree!

[@ryanm2818]

As a Nevada wolf pack fan it’s gonna be strange

[@jsm530]

As a die hard crash bandicoot fan it will be mere survival at this point on.

[@k1ngsmok378]

@@jsm530 wtf 😂😂

[@jsm530]

@@k1ngsmok378 I'm a huge nerd I know 😂😂 at least I'm not a weaboo haha.

[@indianajones1211]

WHO. THE. HELL. IS. HAPPY. GILMORE? God bless ya, Verne. Thanks for the memories.

[@zgaviation6481]

Jonathan Ellis just thought about that 😂😂😂

[@zachbeckham6520]

Oh my god that was VERNE

[@bonglord430]

I just watched that last night I knew I recognized the guy lol

[@nonyabusiness7780]

I'm happy Gilmore!

[@kleiner6409]

Are you dumb

[@Lava1964]

He was a solid, professional announcer. Well done, sir.

[@danalong1237]

Over the 17 years Uncle Verne has been the voice of the SEC on CBS, he has had two studio hosts in Tim Brando (now with FOX) and Adam Zucker, two color analysts in Todd Blackledge and Gary Danielson and three beautiful and lovely sideline reporters in Jill Arrington (aunt of actresses Dakota and Elle Fanning, mother of daughter Presley Kate and longtime friend of LA-based TV and radio personality Leila Feinstein), Tracy Wolfson (now the lead reporter for the NFL on CBS and NCAA March Madness and the co-host and co-creator of We Need to Talk) and Tracy's protege and good friend Allie LaForce (current lead reporter for the SEC on CBS and co-lead reporter for NCAA March Madness and co-host/co-creator of We Need to Talk with Wolfson).

[@MTRZ97]

Verne is one of the all time greats, College Football is going to miss him dearly

[@danalong1237]

Now, just as Verne Lundquist replaced Sean McDonough as the voice of CBS College Football (McDonough is currently the voice of ESPN Monday Night Football), former ESPN/ABC announcer Brad Nessler will fill Uncle Verne's shoes, and, hopefully, last 17 years or more or even less than that. Gary Danielson will remain on the SEC on CBS, and Olivia Harlan will likely replace Allie LaForce in September when Allie becomes a member of the NFL on CBS' #2 broadcast team.

[@anthony91688]

Verne=legend His voice IS college football

[@isaacparry1295]

Agreed. As a kid watching college football it was him on the cbs game, Keith Jackson on abc and and Brent Musburger in the evening. 3 distinct voices that defined my childhood saturdays

[@casey2087]

It will never be the same

[@SillyBanjo]

Yea it'll be so much better.

[@brendonmcphail4642]

Heckler at the beginning: "Verne, that's the worst game you ever called!", but all jokes aside, the game will never be the same. Lots of love Verne❤

[@b7grams]

It was great growing up and being able to turn on ABC and hear Keith Jackson's familiar voice or CBS and hear Verne Lundquist's familiar voice. The world of sports commentary is vast and full of talent, but those two will go down in the history books as special and almost as much a part of the games they called as the players, coaches, and tens of thousands of fans inside the stadium. Best wishes to Verne.

[@ThePreachingOfHisWord]

Brandon Exactly man. I guess we look forward for the new announcers.

[@jacobwatson1406]

6 years later and I still miss him 😔

[@EducationInHistory]

Verne and Gary on a Saturday afternoon at 3:30 in the fall…the pinnacle of college football.

[@goatgarbage2548]

It’s already been 5 years. A legend

[@NotFlightt]

I know I was just thinking about that. I fucking miss Verne on SEC CBS

[@TheJokeJoker]

0:03 "Vern that was the worst game you've ever called"

[@aa-th2vj]

"we've got some mischief makers just behind us" "i saw my first cfb game in september of 1950 toe"

[@ThaloniusPFunk]

That disrespectful punk!!

[@mossproductions6004]

Peter it was a joke I think

[@chancock555]

Ahahaha

[@MRPERFECT_79]

THAT WAS FUNNY. SO WAS HIS STORY ABOUT 19 FIFTY TOE

[@deputystrange]

“OH MY” still the call I will always remember.

[@jflorence5520]

This man's commentating is one of the reasons why I would watch the SEC.

[@buckeyefan3894]

J Florence yup, sec afternoon game on CBS was always the best no matter who was playing, hopefully it won't feel much different this season

[@frankunderwood8641]

ahhh the great Notre Dame vs Texas game of 1950toe

[@drewswinney1871]

Frank Underwood omg😂😂😂😂

[@1515gator1]

Don't forget the rematch in 1950feet!

[@robd1811]

This made me belly laugh

[@gregbrown9476]

One of the classiest and most exciting play by play announcers ever

[@tommyparkerparker]

I watched this, I can't help but cry. I met Verne 28 years ago when he called an NFL pre season football game 49ers vs Chargers in San Francisco. He was very nice and down to earth. Verne is a great broadcaster. One of the very best. Like Verne would say "Yes Sir!"

[@jebedmondson6428]

Verne just sounded like football, even on his worst calls it was just so relaxing and kinda comfortable

[@ILoveOldTWC]

I miss Verne Lundquist, I never thought I'd say that. Verne not only has done college football, he's done college basketball, NBA basketball, the Masters as he pointed out.

[@daveycrocket4873]

I'd say he's up there with Keith Jackson for commentating college football. Those voices in the booth are part of the nostalgia. Looking back remembering the great plays the great games and the great calls from the booth's

[@HunterHonda]

Austin Texas ❤ never knew he was from my hometown. The tears are flowing

[@jmill3147]

He had such a warm voice, I always loved hearing him announce games.

[@billgatesleavingyamomshous8177]

And good luck to that Nick Saban kid... I hope something works out for him

[@Squilliam__]

I heard hes a head coach now, just cant remember where..

[@IVJmes]

Couldnt come up with a name idk I think ur thinking of the wrong guy

[@bobdaoreo2012]

I also heard he had a good team, but I don’t know how good

[@Loachie90]

This post is at least a year old and these comments are just days old?

[@Tomohasen]

Michael Vuong The video probably got a second wind of recommendations recently for whatever reason.

[@froggles5787]

I love this guy. He's called some of my favorite Georgia moments! I will miss him dearly😭

[@TomReha]

😂😂😂 the heckler at the beginning tho

[@tleoipl37]

Tom Reha I'm done 😂😂😂😂😂

[@LsuTigers-mb7td]

Chris Huston salty?

[@LsuTigers-mb7td]

Lol he deleted it

[@jamesb.9472]

not funny.

[@Sam-fj1ug]

Vernes in a category with Keith Jackson , Bob Griece, John Madden . I will miss him always enjoyed hearing him. Darn it I started tearing up too...........

[@chuckers40]

Brent Musburger is right there with them too.

[@Avofan]

No matter the game, when you get announcers like Keith Jackson, Brent Musburger, & Verne Lundquist, you watched the games.

[@dawsondudark]

Nothing like hearing “whoaaaaa nellyyyy!!” “You are looking live!!!” And “how do you do?!?!” All three give me chills. I wish I had the privilege to know those guys personally. Guys like them are the ones that make me wanna have a career talking sports. :,)

[@chrisoakley5830]

​@@dawsondudarkAgreed, I can remember hearing Brent Musberger utter those words...You are looking live... at the beginning of each NFL Today show back in the 70s and early 80s. It seemed like such a big moment for a kid about to watch the NFL game of the week.

[@doxazo5512]

His first call was Saban’s first year of coaching, wow

[@austinrogers1550]

6 years later. Really miss him

[@SJM6791]

Lundquist and Keith Jackson made so many Saturday’s in my life watching college football magical. Their voices and vocabulary are 2nd to none.

[@magicb0y]

Gonna miss Uncle Verne but excited for Brad Nessler as well. I wish Todd Blackledge could be calling the CBS games along with Mr. Nessler; they make a great team! Go Dawgs!

[@danalong1237]

NO! Blackledge is still with ESPN, for 😭 out loud!

[@mallardcutter7209]

Verne was an outstanding announcer !!! Miss Ron Franklin too. Voices that can never be replaced.

[@nelsonsearcy4371]

Verne is one of the GOATs man.

[@bulldogs10723]

God bless you Verne and oh my gracious! in your life!

[@slimeychoppa5910]

The best commentator in sports. No one will ever replace Verne, and he will always be remembered as the best. I miss him already.

[@lukewaddell4310]

“On the way… no returned by Chris Davis, Davis goes left, Davis has a block, Davis has another block, CHRIS DAVIS, NO FLAGS, TOUCHDOWN AUBURN”

[@JonesDylan874]

"AN ANSWERED PRAYER"

[@FlameGecko13]

I took Verne for granted while we had him. I miss him now

[@hoyit]

That generation of sports announcers will never be touched. Their voices defined the medium that brought us so many amazing moments.

[@martinober6345]

What a class act. And a great announcer.

[@proreactor684]

Amazing commentator won’t be the same without you man well done

[@wrowe2559]

I remember when he was the sports anchor at WFAA in Dallas back in the early 70s. He was great then, just as he is now. Thank you Verne, for all the memories.

[@Gman-qm6bv]

What a legend! I listened to Verne call Dallas Cowboy games through my transistor radio for many years, love that man!

[@carlozabbia1157]

I remember Mr. Lundquist way back when he was the sports announcer for Channel 8 in Dallas. What an incredible and diverse career he has had. You are missed.

[@mattman291]

Something comforting & magical about his voice!

[@Pijonty]

If you heard his voice it was almost certain an SEC night game on CBS

[@phillipayoung10]

A Legend through and through!!! College Football is NOT the same without him and other legends of the game!!!

[@DC-hd5bo]

Respect my guy

[@TheSAJ419]

I love that man. Gonna miss him on Saturdays. Bless you Verne, and thank you for everything.

[@lilyt..]

Greatest college commentator ever. Sad i didnt have him for a while

[@buckfuttler2877]

Keith Jackson and Verne Lundquist are the co-voices of god when it comes to college football....i love these guys and will always be grateful for them!

[@SeattleBuckeyes206]

An absolute legend. Growing up always listening to him. The perfect voice for a play by play announcer. We are so lucky to have been able to hear him

[@RationalGaze.BingChillin]

Wow. Been listening to this guy for as long as I can remember. Great voice, He'll be missed.

[@brantphillips9133]

You don't even have to be an SEC fan to recognize that he is one of the all-time best announcers of our time. I still miss you Verne.

[@libertyBuilders]

I grew up listening to him and Brent calling games! Thanks for the memories!

[@hasratshah4986]

Love and miss ya Verne

[@b2therizzle917]

Your voice takes me back to when I was a child, watching football on Saturday with my brother

[@verlinden80]

I will truly miss him! He was my second fav sports broadcaster of all time only second to the late great (The Voice of College football) Keith Jackson! Thank u Verne for great calls wit that unique voice through the years of me being a sports fanatic

[@jayoly6273]

I've always enjoyed the way Verne presents a game

[@gabriel-1957]

I grew up listening to this great broadcaster, A real good May GOD Bless you!🙏

[@JD-pi3eh]

Incrediblly touching thank you

[@bethanysloan6334]

One of the best. I miss him.

[@ahmedciise9502]

He was my favorite 😍

[@rossjackson6695]

Well, being an alumni of the University of Texas, I didn't get to hear Verne too much. But he was impossible to miss on CBS and in the SEC. I call games for a JR. College. If I am one TENTH as good, it will be a great career. I grew up in Dallas and remember WFAA-TV. Thanks, Verne. You belong up there with Uecker, Caray. and Brickhouse. Not to mention, Keith Jackson.

[@guyman9844]

Nuuu I can’t believe I didn’t know about it man I’m gonna miss him

[@deckenneth]

LOVE Verne. College football isn't the same without him.

[@prisonpreacher961]

One of the best!

[@brockbusa3912]

Wow ik this was a while ago but love you Verne the game can’t be the same without you

[@CarolinaNocked]

Verne truly loves the game. He called the Carquest bowl in 94 which is now the Outback bowl when I was coaching at USC. Consummate pro and loved being around him. Miss his voice on Saturday....

[@jimdellavecchia4594]

Verne is an American treasure!!!

[@ConcertgoerJ.R.]

Verne’s an amazing sportscaster over the years and he’ll be missed in college football!

[@rhettlermy8505]

Missed ole Verne then, miss him now.

[@JimmyJam1125]

Great man. A legend

[@steppedharbor8042]

Verne you are and always will be the greatest sports announcer of all time and you are missed greatly in the sec. You were the voice of my childhood since I was born in 2003 and you are still my favorite sports announcer and the sec isn't the same without you buddy. Seeing you cry makes me cry. You will be missed verne (just to clarify he's not dead I'm saying he's retired).

[@brianleonard9872]

One of the best to ever do what he does!

[@cainman5807]

Vern the Legend ❤️

[@juegacomocampeon4493]

Verne is the bomb … ❤

[@GregWatson-wb8yd]

He called Jack Nicklaus 1986 Masters Miracle. Ty Verne

[@tonyragano3695]

This is making me cry.

[@rowan5819]

Love this guy

[@peppercola]

My nigga Verne won’t be forgotten

[@Troyallan1969]

CBS wont be that same without that familiar voice..Thank you Going to miss you!

[@rosswood6181]

I miss you Verne, seeing you every week , since 70s

[@whathappen3265]

Danielson and Verne always made me remember of LSU and SEC because he was at every LSU game commentating

[@freedomtrucker2332]

A complete and total professional ..

[@richardmoncato479]

A true professional...... miss his Sat college football calls, along with my other favorite ...Dick Enberg on Sun NFL telecasts

[@user-vg5kh1bv7h]

I miss you Verne Lundqvuist!!!

[@thefreshdank3336]

I remember my first game I watched Verne it was the ole miss LSU game years ago little did I know he’d be one of my favorite announcer I hardly knew what an announcer was then so long verne

[@rickpritt1811]

A legend of television College Football broadcasting in my eyes. You will be missed greatly Verne Lundquist.

[@twood4433]

People may not have liked him but he is still missed and loved to this day

[@zebrone4837]

What a legend!!!

[@jakecochrane9589]

Top 10 greatest heckles of all time. The timing plus message carried over by Verne after, I'm in tears. Great career Verne, but that heckle stumps it.

[@akikiskywalker3xm59]

my man. Verne. Mr. U Always called Great games 2 the Ultimate College Opener . U n my man Keith Jackson boy o boy! O yeah! Brent pretty good 2. how time flies. it WAS nice listening U guys. #blackdiamondpress "18 dueces.

[@BHV0810]

I love Verne Lundqvist

[@Slimjim260]

Well done Verne you’re the best!

[@peytonsawyer9461]

college football won't be the same without Verne Lundquist commentating the games he's one of the reasons why I fell in love with broadcasting he is one of the guys I looked up to most it's so sad to see him go on after so many great years on air he is a true legend in the sport of college football and icon he's one of the best if not the best broadcaster in all of history there is a special kind of Hall of Fame for guys like him! Brad nessler has some big shoes to fill

[@danalong1237]

And we hope Allie has some bigger shoes to fill when she replaces Evan Washburn as the sideline reporter for the NFL on CBS' #2 broadcast team!

[@AKUNJIG]

Man it's been almost Two years since his Retirement and man I miss him SEC on CBS ain't the same without him!

[@charlesd4798]

I miss him doing NFL games. The best voice of all time

[@jokester4824]

Greatest sports announcer ever