Tag: Verne Lundquist

Verne Lundquist might be the last of a dying breed. And for all of the fantastic moments he's had behind the microphone, there was a missed opportunity for one final hurrah.

The 83-year-old Lundquist stopped calling SEC games afer 2016 and had mentioned in recent years his 40th Masters might be his last.

"CBS created a valuable brand by investing in something that was small, but distinct and marketing it each week as an can't miss event. That just wasn’t happening in the same way by 2023."

"I don't mean to jump the gun here -- but in all likelihood, number 40 will likely be my last."

"I looked at Nancy and I said honey, pack your bags for Tuscaloosa."