Brad Nessler will come over from ESPN/ABC to eventually replace Lundquist as the top college football announcer for CBS. The SEC on CBS is in great hands. As the conference went on its run of national championships, Lundquist was the voice of many of college football’s biggest games and moments season after season.
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Lundquist has been the play-by-play man for CBS’s SEC coverage since 2000 and has been paired with partner Gary Danielson since 2006. Lundquist will stay at CBS and be a part of the networks college basketball and golf coverage after he leaves the SEC, according to CBS Sports. “I am extremely thankful to have had the opportunity to sit next to him for the past decade calling SEC games and so grateful that Verne gets to finish his football career calling the last play the way he wanted”. His first stint with CBS began back in 1990 with college football and men’s and women’s basketball, including the NCAA Women’s Tournament title game.
Just a few months ago, it was rumored that longtime CBS play-by-play commentator Verne Lundquist would be stepping down from his position with “SEC ON CBS”.
Over the years, Lundquist has become one of the most recognizable voices in college football. I’ve known Brad for more than 30 years and have always admired his work ethic and his on-air presence.
“In 2017, I’ll happily step aside from college football and welcome Brad (Nessler) to the booth”.
He and Danielson had worked together previously for ESPN, and McManus said their established chemistry was one reason Nessler was CBS’s No. 1 choice once Lundquist chose to step down.
Lundquist thanked CBS and said with Nessler at the helm, the crew is in great hands.
Whether you love him, hate him, or love to hate him, you will certainly remember “Uncle Verne”. In the meantime, he will call select SEC games for CBS during the 2016 season.
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Lundquist, who recently the Sports Emmy Award for Lifetime Achievement, will be working his 53rd year in television. Analyst Gary Danielson and reporter Allie LaForce will continue in their roles in 2017. He’ll also work the Sun Bowl and some college basketball.
