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I'm very proud to be an Alabama fan today, but for a reason none of you like
Posted on 10/22/16 at 10:19 am
Posted on 10/22/16 at 10:19 am
Verne Lundquist is the guest picker for College GameDay in Tuscaloosa.
We've had many great, iconic announcers over the span of football history. Verne will never be remembered with those larger than life names.
But I've always enjoyed him. His voice is exactly what I'd want to hear call a football game. I don't care if he messes names up, I don't care about the chortles or the mistakes. Verne has been a voice that has lived with Alabama throughout this dynasty, and this is the final year we will hear him call an Alabama football game. Some of you are glad to hear it, actually it's probably most of you. That's fine. I understand. I don't agree, but I do understand.
To have him in Tuscaloosa as the guest picker as he continues his farewell tour, not knowing for sure if he'll be back in the booth in the Cathedral of College Football, I'm happy that Alabama is hosting this moment. I'm happy to hear Verne's voice today, even though I'd love to have been able to be in the stadium.
And when it comes down to the SEC Championship Game, if we're there, I'll be happy again. Because Verne's final SEC game will be an Alabama victory.
No one here cares, I'm guessing maybe a hand few could possibly agree. I'm not cheering for Verne's exit, but I am smiling as he goes, because his voice and this dynasty will always be something I remember as I enjoy my favorite pass time for years to come.
We've had many great, iconic announcers over the span of football history. Verne will never be remembered with those larger than life names.
But I've always enjoyed him. His voice is exactly what I'd want to hear call a football game. I don't care if he messes names up, I don't care about the chortles or the mistakes. Verne has been a voice that has lived with Alabama throughout this dynasty, and this is the final year we will hear him call an Alabama football game. Some of you are glad to hear it, actually it's probably most of you. That's fine. I understand. I don't agree, but I do understand.
To have him in Tuscaloosa as the guest picker as he continues his farewell tour, not knowing for sure if he'll be back in the booth in the Cathedral of College Football, I'm happy that Alabama is hosting this moment. I'm happy to hear Verne's voice today, even though I'd love to have been able to be in the stadium.
And when it comes down to the SEC Championship Game, if we're there, I'll be happy again. Because Verne's final SEC game will be an Alabama victory.
No one here cares, I'm guessing maybe a hand few could possibly agree. I'm not cheering for Verne's exit, but I am smiling as he goes, because his voice and this dynasty will always be something I remember as I enjoy my favorite pass time for years to come.
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Posted on 10/22/16 at 10:20 am to AllBamaDoesIsWin
I like Verne and Gary.
Posted on 10/22/16 at 10:22 am to AllBamaDoesIsWin
I have always been a big fan of Verne. Nothing makes my pumped up more than hearing him yell "touchdown Alabama."
Hate to see him retire, but no doubt he has had a phenomenal career. He should get to call the national championship.
Hate to see him retire, but no doubt he has had a phenomenal career. He should get to call the national championship.
Posted on 10/22/16 at 10:44 am to The Silverback
Man his Alabama TD calls are great. I loved his call of Eddie's punt return against Tenn.
"Eddie Jackson..... Eddie. JACKSON... have I mentioned this is EDDIE JACKSON? Touchdown, Crimson Tide." So simple.
I guess I'll never get the hate. He messes up names a few times a game, who cares.
"Eddie Jackson..... Eddie. JACKSON... have I mentioned this is EDDIE JACKSON? Touchdown, Crimson Tide." So simple.
I guess I'll never get the hate. He messes up names a few times a game, who cares.
Posted on 10/22/16 at 10:57 am to Chadaristic
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I like Verne and Gary.
Me too
Posted on 10/22/16 at 11:06 am to AllBamaDoesIsWin
Most people don't hate Verne and Gary, it's just that the people who do are very vocal about it, and personally I think it's become fashionable.
I do hate the way Gary won't shut the frick up about something at times though.
I do hate the way Gary won't shut the frick up about something at times though.
Posted on 10/22/16 at 1:32 pm to 3down10
It's really more that I hate CBS than Verne and Gary. The only thing about Verne that I don't like is he always has one player whose name he can't get right.
Posted on 10/22/16 at 4:39 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
Verne is better than anyone ESPN has had over this same span. Only Brad Nessler and Ron Franklin are even in the same conversation, and thankfully Nessler will be the one to replace him.
Posted on 10/22/16 at 8:02 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
Verne and Gary along with the CBS intro song are SEC football to me. Yes, they screw up all the time with names and whatnot, but they get the big moments right and can capture the excitement of the game as good as anyone.
Posted on 10/22/16 at 10:08 pm to UAFanFromNOLA
I think it was extremely classy of ESPN given that ESPN/ABC is CBS's biggest rival in college football coverage.
Posted on 10/22/16 at 10:37 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
I can deal with Verne. Gary knows football, but can get quite annoying. Especially so when he can't let things go like the Mack Wilson hit on the kickoff that he thought was targeting. It was not ruled to be targeting, but he just wouldn't let it go. He does this kind of thing a lot which makes me dislike him.
Posted on 10/23/16 at 3:52 am to Roll Tide Ravens
I don't mind Verne. I miss Keith Jackson, OK I know I'm old...
Posted on 10/23/16 at 4:32 am to AllBamaDoesIsWin
I like Verne and Gary.I watched Gary Danielson when he was the Detroit Lions QB. 
I'm not sure why Verne has caught so much grief.He did nothing to deserve it.
He's been good for the Sport of College Football.
I'm not sure why Verne has caught so much grief.He did nothing to deserve it.
He's been good for the Sport of College Football.
Posted on 10/23/16 at 7:54 am to AllBamaDoesIsWin
I like Gary, can't stand Verne.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 7:14 am to VaBamaMan
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Verne is better than anyone ESPN has had over this same span. Only Brad Nessler and Ron Franklin are even in the same conversation, and thankfully Nessler will be the one to replace him.
Couldn't agree more.
I like Verne , it's Gary that gets on my nerves.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 8:18 am to TitleTown
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I like Verne , it's Gary that gets on my nerves.
I love Verne's farewell tour motto, "What are they gonna do??? Fire Me?"
So awesome, LOL!!!
Posted on 10/24/16 at 10:06 am to ApeDeuce
They both get on my nerves sometimes but for the most part I like them. CBS on the other hand can go frick themselves with their 1,000,000,000,000 commercials
Posted on 10/24/16 at 10:15 am to AllBamaDoesIsWin
I like Verne a lot, mad respect for his career. Gary however can go frick himself.
Posted on 10/24/16 at 10:38 am to vuvuzela
i like gary.
uncle verne gets on my nerves in football but especially in golf
uncle verne gets on my nerves in football but especially in golf
Posted on 10/24/16 at 4:57 pm to AllBamaDoesIsWin
Verne is great. No idea why people hate on him. His fumbling of the occasional name is meaningless.
He adds genuine emotion and fun into the game in his calls.
Gary can be a bit of a weird stickler about things at times, can get hung up on some random thing and talk about it to death, but he's still an absolutely awesome X's and O's guy, likely one of the best X/O's commentators in sports.
He adds genuine emotion and fun into the game in his calls.
Gary can be a bit of a weird stickler about things at times, can get hung up on some random thing and talk about it to death, but he's still an absolutely awesome X's and O's guy, likely one of the best X/O's commentators in sports.
This post was edited on 10/24/16 at 4:59 pm
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