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Verne & Raff - A Duo for the Ages

Postby Harry0569 » Fri Mar 28, 2014 11:29 am

http://grantland.com/features/verne-lun ... ournament/

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaab-the ... 16527.html

Two pieces on the best tandem in college sports. I am giddy about their call from the GARDEN tonight.
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Re: Verne & Raff - A Duo for the Ages

Postby smu2004 » Fri Mar 28, 2014 11:49 am

The dance isnt the same wo Gus Johnson

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Postby Bergermeister » Fri Mar 28, 2014 12:17 pm

Verne does alright with his sports gig, but I truly believe "Bowling for Dollars" was his calling. :lol:
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Postby ponyboy » Fri Mar 28, 2014 12:27 pm

I remember. Same days as PM Magazine and Chef Tell.
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Postby SMU 86 » Fri Mar 28, 2014 12:29 pm

I like them both. Raff always utters a few words rapidly after the tip off of a game. Anyone know what he is saying?
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Postby smustatesman » Fri Mar 28, 2014 12:35 pm

Ah yes Verne. Remember back in the early to mid 70's when he used to announce SMU (football) games with our own Pete Stare as his stat man.
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Re: Verne & Raff - A Duo for the Ages

Postby SMU Pony Mom » Fri Mar 28, 2014 1:32 pm

SMU 86 wrote:I like them both. Raff always utters a few words rapidly after the tip off of a game. Anyone know what he is saying?

I think he usually says "man to man" if the defense starts out that way.
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Postby sadderbudweiser » Fri Mar 28, 2014 1:36 pm

Verne was interviewed yesterday on the Boomer (Essiason) and Carton radio show in NYC. It was hilarious. At one point Verne said: "Well Then you can slap my [deleted] with a noodle." It has become an instant sound bite on the show.
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Postby PonyKris89 » Fri Mar 28, 2014 1:44 pm

Bergermeister wrote:Verne does alright with his sports gig, but I truly believe "Bowling for Dollars" was his calling. :lol:
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Postby DanFreibergerForHeisman » Fri Mar 28, 2014 1:48 pm

Ugh - those two make a game unwatchable no offense.

Hit the mute button for them until Allie comes on at the half.
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Postby Harry0569 » Fri Mar 28, 2014 1:53 pm

DanFreibergerForHeisman wrote:Ugh - those two make a game unwatchable no offense.

Hit the mute button for them until Allie comes on at the half.


SERIOUSLY?!!

If you say you like Jim Nantz, then we are going to have a problem.
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Postby DanFreibergerForHeisman » Fri Mar 28, 2014 1:55 pm

Harry0569 wrote:If you say you like Jim Nantz, then we are going to have a problem.

Hell no! :)

I'll give your guys another fair chance tonight. Promise.
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Re: Verne & Raff - A Duo for the Ages

Postby Harry0569 » Fri Mar 28, 2014 2:00 pm

DanFreibergerForHeisman wrote:
Harry0569 wrote:If you say you like Jim Nantz, then we are going to have a problem.

Hell no! :)

I'll give your guys another fair chance tonight. Promise.


Phewph.

I have grown up listening to Verne (SEC, Masters, March Madness), so he is near and dear to my heart. I love Raff, the dude knows basketball and provides actual insight. Also love his genuine excitement/passion.
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Re: Verne & Raff - A Duo for the Ages

Postby MustangStealth » Fri Mar 28, 2014 2:07 pm

smu2004 wrote:The dance isnt the same wo Gus Johnson

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You're right. It's better.
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Re: Verne & Raff - A Duo for the Ages

Postby Harry0569 » Fri Mar 28, 2014 2:40 pm

MustangStealth wrote:
smu2004 wrote:The dance isnt the same wo Gus Johnson

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You're right. It's better.



http://grantland.com/the-triangle/diggi ... ream-2010/

Watched this whole game at Barley. Was a great night.
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