After 17 years in the booth as the voice of SEC football on CBS, Verne Lundquist said his final goodbye on an SEC broadcast following No. 1 Alabama's 54-16 victory over No. 15 Florida in the 2016 SEC Championship Game. (Uncle Verne will be back on the call one last time next week for the Army-Navy game).
During his 17 years in the booth, Lundquist made some of the most iconic calls in college football history, covering everything from Johnny Manziel's heroics against Alabama to Auburn's kick-six game-winner against the Tide.
CBS aired a four-minute tribute video after the broadcast that is guaranteed to give you goosebumps and may make it a bit dusty wherever you're viewing it.
Verne Lundquist and SEC football: a remarkable combination that we'll never forget. #ThankYouVernepic.twitter.com/osFm88NHXp
— SEConCBS (@SEConCBS) December 4, 2016
Verne says he's going to miss the SEC. But really, we're all going to miss him on the SEC on CBS. #ThankYouVernepic.twitter.com/pM2Rxke5aV
— SEConCBS (@SEConCBS) December 4, 2016
After Lundquist signed off on Saturday, many took to Twitter to pay tribute to the broadcasting legend and thank him for 17 years of memories on the SEC on CBS.
It's not SEC football without Verne Lundquist. Thanks for all the great calls. Enjoy retirement. pic.twitter.com/FvrndUvygJ
— Adam Mertz (@AJMertz) December 4, 2016
Hey @CBSSports, tell Verne we said thanks for the memories.
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 4, 2016
Forever an @SEConCBS legend! #ThankYouVernehttps://t.co/V8xUPB7FeX
#ThankYouVernepic.twitter.com/4mXA9LwNYd
— SEConCBS (@SEConCBS) December 4, 2016
If you could watch that CBS final tribute to Verne Lundquist and not tear up...That was simply wonderful. And deserved. One of the best ever
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) December 4, 2016
Verne is the best. https://t.co/G7Pl0IYZVK
— Doug Gottlieb (@GottliebShow) December 4, 2016
Salute to Verne. You're the best. A treasure. What an awesome montage @SEConCBS. YES SIR! pic.twitter.com/qFFlSMXiqs
— Damon Amendolara (@DAonCBS) December 4, 2016
Just a tremendous sign off and farewell to Verne Lundquist after the SEC Championship game. Well done. #legend#yessir
— Jay Coffin (@JayCoffinGC) December 4, 2016
I can't even count how many @SEConCBS games my family and I have watched with Uncle Verne. Happy Trails, Verne Lundquist! 🏈🏈 @SECcountry
— Kristi Hoss Schiller (@kkschiller) December 4, 2016
Verne was awesome. We'll miss ya dude. pic.twitter.com/VMF8iS8BOj
— Kevin Turner (@ktfuntweets) December 4, 2016
Damn...gonna miss Verne Lundquist calling games
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) December 4, 2016
VERNE NO COME BACK
— Holly Anderson (@HollyAnderson) December 4, 2016
