In quite a shocker, it was announced Brad Nessler was leaving ESPN for CBS in early May. That shift now makes much more sense as legendary voice Verne Lundquist is reportedly stepping down from his spot on the SEC on CBS staff after this season.
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Verne Lundquist steps down from SEC ON CBS following 2016 season. Brad Nessler to succeed Lundquist starting in 2017 https://t.co/o4cehY3Gm7
— CBS Sports PR (@CBSSportsGang) May 31, 2016
According to the release, Lundquist will continue calling college basketball, the NCAA Tournament and golf, including the Masters and PGA Championship for CBS.
"Being a part of the SEC ON CBS since 2000 has been the most significant assignment I've been given in my more than five decades in this business," said Lundquist. "Now, it's time to step back and take in the aroma of those tulips, those roses, and those daffodils that friends have been telling me about for years. In 2017, I'll happily step aside from college football and welcome Brad to the booth. I've known Brad for more than 30 years and have always admired his work ethic and his on-air presence. He shares the same passion for college football that I do. The SEC ON CBS is in great hands. Brad and Gary will form a great partnership in the years ahead."
Until then, Nessler will call SEC games this season, along with the Hyundai Sun Bowl and specific college basketball games, per the release.
