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Ted Thompson

12/10/2016 6:27 PM

During Verne Lundquist's goodbye after the Army/Navy game he said his first network game was in 1974 Ohio U (we'll let Verne slide on that) and Kent State. Never knew that.

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TWT

12/10/2016 6:29 PM

Very Interesting.

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OUbobcat9092

12/10/2016 6:29 PM

And he said Nick Saban was an assistant coach in that game for Kent State.

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Ted Thompson

12/10/2016 11:01 PM

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Verne signs off from college football one final time. pic.twitter.com/HKWeh84Pp8
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) December 10, 2016

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Alan Swank

12/10/2016 11:19 PM

A true journalist in every sense of the word. Thanks for posting Ted.

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mf279801

12/11/2016 12:28 AM

I literally let out a yell/yelp when he said that. Amazing!

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Casper71

12/11/2016 1:04 AM

One of the best voices ever! Always seemed like a class act.

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Lande71

12/11/2016 4:54 PM

True story. I got married on a Friday night, September 20, 1974. We stayed at a nearby hotel for the next two nights before going home Sunday to open gifts. We then went to Athens on Monday so I could start my Sr. Yr. at Ohio and my wife could go back to her teaching job in Vinton County. On Saturday, during my "honeymoon", I made my new wife watch Ohio vs. KSU! Did not remember Verne doing the game. I'm pretty sure we won 20-0 though! Brought back some memories!

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100%Cat

12/12/2016 7:39 AM

Also an Ohio connection with Allie LaForce. Very cool.

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GoCats105

12/12/2016 8:47 AM

Uncle Verne is one of the best, right up there with Keith Jackson in my book.

I'll never forget Verne announcing the Georgetown and Tennessee games in the NCAA Tournament. Hopefully we'll get to hear his voice again if the Bobcats make a run.

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OU_Country

12/12/2016 3:40 PM

Man, we're gonna miss him as a broadcaster - one of the best.

Last Edited: 12/12/2016 3:41:22 PM by OU_Country