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DEL.ICIO.USFollowing Larry Munson
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Longtime UGA football radio play-by-play announcer Larry Munson met at length Tuesday with athletics director Damon Evans about possibly stepping down from the job he has held for 40 years.
Munson, 84, said health reasons prompted his discussion with Evans and indicated that athletics officials are “very carefully trying to set up contingency plans.”
If Munson does retire imminently, who should replace him? Which voice would you like to hear behind the mike calling UGA games?
And where do you place Munson in UGA’s football legacy? He never took the field as a player or a coach, but may be one of the most definitive figures in Bulldogs lore. What has he meant to you?
Comments
By DAWG75
June 19, 2007 5:16 PM | Link to this
NO!!!!!! Munson is AWESOME definitely the voice of the DAWGS!!! NO ONE CAN REPLACE HIM
By fan
June 19, 2007 5:22 PM | Link to this
Larry Munson embodies one of the greatest traditions in college football. His legacy will reign on forever in the land of the Georgia faithful, and if this is “it” for our greatest playcaller ever, thanks for the memories Larry!
By whata got
June 19, 2007 5:23 PM | Link to this
Larry Munson will always be synonomous with greatness! While Saturdays would never be the same without him, I think it might be best if he hung up the mic… After one more season health permiting! It’s just a shame he will have to miss the Dawgs National Championship season in 2008. It just does not seem right that another announcer will be able to step in to the perfect storm that is the 2008 Dawgs.
By Jumbo
June 19, 2007 5:24 PM | Link to this
I love Larry but since cable and satellite went digital, you can’t turn the volume down on the TV and listen to Larry anymore. They just don’t sync up. Not even close. I haven’t watched a UGA game and listened to Larry in years. I wish him the best and hope that he does whatever is best for him, not for us.
By bulldogbubba
June 19, 2007 5:26 PM | Link to this
as sad as this will be i think scott howard and buck belue would make a good combination. GO DAWGS!!!!!!!!!!!!
By GW
June 19, 2007 5:27 PM | Link to this
Scott Howard should get first shot at replacing Larry. It is tough to replace a legend and it must be an insider. I rank Larry tied for third in Bulldog lore; 1.) Herschel Walker, 2.) Vince Dooley T3.) Munson and Mark Richt
By dd
June 19, 2007 5:29 PM | Link to this
Probaly not available, but I’d like to see Brad Nessler be the man at UGA.
By DrDawg
June 19, 2007 5:33 PM | Link to this
No one can replace Larry. Can you imagine the pressure on the guy who gets the gig?
By CJ2
June 19, 2007 5:36 PM | Link to this
Munson won’t live for ever, I was wondering when this day would come.
I like the guy over at GT- Wes Durham, let’s get him.
By Sun Devil
June 19, 2007 5:36 PM | Link to this
Larry Munson is UGA football.Coaches (good and bad) come and go,but Larry has always been there,not “calling it as he sees it” , but describing the action for someone at home that cannot be at the game.He’s over the top sometimes,but that,dear friends, is personality.It is what makes us want to listen.I write this as a lifelong Arizona State fan transplanted to the south (east).I hope you Georgia fans realize how good you have had it with Mr.Munson.Just look up the road at the Tennessee Vols network.They lost longtime voice John Ward after the 1998 season.Could have had anybody in the country -(It’s that prominent a job)Who did they pick ? Local yokel Bob Kesling.He’s physically painful to listen to.You NEVER know the score,time remaining or anything important.Tons of mistakes.So, please,PLEASE, don’t pick some clown like him.Get the best announcer available and let it be his show.
By truthteller
June 19, 2007 5:38 PM | Link to this
Munson has been the perfect “homer” for the dawgs. As a professional broadcaster he sucks. UGA should get busy and find another “homer”. Doesn’t matter if he is any good.
By truthteller
June 19, 2007 5:38 PM | Link to this
Munson has been the perfect “homer” for the dawgs. As a professional broadcaster he sucks. UGA should get busy and find another “homer”. Doesn’t matter if he is any good.
By Russ
June 19, 2007 5:41 PM | Link to this
Sometimes I listen to old Munson play calls during the off-season to get fired up about the Dawgs. Nothing else gets it going like old Larry. I hope to God he makes it back and in good health.
That said, if he can’t make it back, I like the following combination:
Play-by-play: Scott Howard Color: Buck Belue
Howard has got some of the “homer” in him, but probably wouldn’t home it up too much to avoid criticism he would be trying to be too much like Munson. I like Belue’s voice, being a south GA boy myself, and he would compare nicely to Kenny Stabler doing the color with Eli Gould at Alabama. Buck’s got a ring, a quarterback’s perspective, plus the 680 radio experience and some game-calling experience from CSS. Some might think Buck is too easy-going, but I think he’d do a great job.
By mgdawg
June 19, 2007 5:44 PM | Link to this
As far as play-by-play goes, it’s been time for Munson to retire for years. I thought they should have let Howard do the play-by-play a few years ago, but keep Munson in the booth so he can yell about hobnail boots and keep telling the fans that the Dawgs have no chance in the game, even when playing Utah State. Larry is a great announcer, but relying on him for play-by-play is impossible. It’s fine if you’re watching on TV or at the game, but if you are just listening to the audio, he’s impossible. He can’t even see the players’ numbers. And, I definitely won’t miss him talking about fractions of a yard every down. Nessler would be a great choice. And, why don’t they add a color commentator? Howard and Belue? Nessler and Belue? Howard and Donnan!!
By Sigma Dawg
June 19, 2007 5:45 PM | Link to this
Man. What a devastating loss if he can’t announce another game. I’ve grown up with Munson. A very sad moment for Dawg Nation.
By Dawg catcher
June 19, 2007 5:45 PM | Link to this
Get over yourself Georgia fans. He needs to go, get the hook already too! Jeez, you guys are so living in the past, proof in point… this 84 year old lung hacking lush! He is as washed up as Mark Richt is. Oh, and all the DAWGS are getting high, you might want to drug test them!
By Dawgs2007
June 19, 2007 5:46 PM | Link to this
Let the man have some peace in his life! He is 84 years old for God’s sake! He is an old man. Let him be.
By R.O.
June 19, 2007 5:47 PM | Link to this
It seems i grew up listening to Larry even tho i remember Ed Thelinius (spelled wrong i know but you get the jist) Since moving to PCBeach in ‘95 i have missed hearing him as i watched the games on tv but i did try to catch him if no tv down here. I know he has to retire sometime but i sure will miss him. Heres to the memories you have made for us Mr. Dawg !!!!!
By Dawghead
June 19, 2007 5:47 PM | Link to this
You can’t pick these kinds of things. I would love to listen to Munson forever, but the most important thing is for him to enjoy whatever time he has left as best he can. If he can’t do it, he can’t and I say God bless him for all the memories.
By Dawghead
June 19, 2007 5:48 PM | Link to this
You can’t pick these kinds of things. I would love to listen to Munson forever, but the most important thing is for him to enjoy whatever time he has left as best he can. If he can’t do it, he can’t and I say God bless him for all the memories.
By dawgbound
June 19, 2007 5:48 PM | Link to this
what a GREAT LOSS for the nation, my only request is PLEASE DO NOT HIRE BUCK BELUE.
HIS WINNING VOICE AND STUPID COMMENTS WOULD DRIVE US ALL CRAZY!
WITHOUT HERSCHEL AND TALK RADIO, BUCK WOULD BE BACK IN SOUTH GEORGIA SELLING INSURANCE.
By Dawg hater#1
June 19, 2007 5:49 PM | Link to this
as much as I hate UGA he was good!
By 1981 Dawg
June 19, 2007 5:50 PM | Link to this
Hey truthteller - look in the mirror before you call anyone a “homer”. What an idiot.
By Don Imus
June 19, 2007 5:56 PM | Link to this
Okay, okay. I hear you guys. I was a reluctant at first, but Okay, I’ll do it…
By AP
June 19, 2007 5:57 PM | Link to this
When Larry retires, Scott Howard should definitely be the first choice to take over play-by-play duties.
By 1981 dawg
June 19, 2007 5:57 PM | Link to this
Dawg catcher - you must be one of the lying, cheating yellow belly tech fans. What an idiot!
By BIG DAWG
June 19, 2007 5:58 PM | Link to this
HIRE RANDY WATERS AT WXIA. HE DID A GREAT JOB ON THE FALCONS PRESEASON LAST YEAR.
MATT STEWART IS NOT READY
By Dawgvision
June 19, 2007 6:04 PM | Link to this
We love Larry Munson he will always be considered the voice of the Dawgs. We thought Coach Dooley couldn’t be repalced remember? I know a couple of damn good former Dawgs and equally good broadcasters who could fill in nicely. Buck Belue doing play-by-play and Daryll “DJ” Jones as color analysts could make the Dawgs fans transition a little easier.
By Topdawg
June 19, 2007 6:07 PM | Link to this
Georgia Football without Larry is like Dezi and no Lucy or Abbott witout Costello. Belue to Scott is just a long pass. Walker up the middle is just a run. There would have never been SUGAR falling from the sky. Larry from one Dawg fan who jump on in 1975 to another you are without a doubt the best thing to ever happen to Georgia Football since I have been a fan. You truly are our 12th man and you will be missed. Please try and give us one last season.
By J-Dawg
June 19, 2007 6:12 PM | Link to this
Yes! Please retire, Larry! I’m a die-hard dawg fan and can’t stand to listen to him. He’s senile and has one of the worst play-by-play calls of anyone out there. Just because he’s a homer and been at UGA forever doesn’t mean we should keep him on the air. He isn’t descriptive enough and doesn’t tell you the situation. You’re guessing half the time what’s going on unless you’re near a TV set. … Yes, let old battle axe get out of the box and put someone else in there who can paint the scene!
By NASCARfan
June 19, 2007 6:12 PM | Link to this
No… this isn’t happening. I refuse to believe this is happening.
Larry can’t retire without giving us a year to say goodbye. He just can’t go out without saying goodbye. We need that year. We need to say goodbye. Larry, I know you need a year to say goodbye.
Larry Munson is Georgia. And for the idiot Bugs who seem to not understand, he’s never apologized for being a homer or for saying “we.” We love him all the more for that. He isn’t Big Mouth John Madden calling games where he’s supposed to be unbiased (though have Madden call a Brett Favre game and see just how biased Madden can be). Larry is us. He is us in the booth telling us what is happening. He is our voice.
Larry, you can’t leave us without saying goodbye. Please, try to get better, and use this as your last year, as the Big Goodbye.
Thinking about this is depressing. The only name I can think of that I would want in the booth is forced to choose is maybe Buck Belue. I also think that Trev Alberts could do well. That’s it. No one else.
By Brett SHEPHERD
June 19, 2007 6:14 PM | Link to this
I am a transplanted USC TROJANS fan from Long Beach, CA. I moved here in 1997 and got my first taste of munson that year when they played Florida…I just admired the way he got into the game and it brought chills to me. I believe Georgia won the game and after hearing Munson I was hooked. Now I am no way a Bulldog fan but I have enjoyed the last 11 years listening to Larry do the games as I waited to watch the Trojans play. It was a dream of mine to have my Trojans play UGA in hopes of hearing Munson describe the game, alas that probably won’t happen but hey you can’t always get what you want. Larry, thank you for providing me with 11 great years of college football and if this is the end of the road for you know that this Trojan fan will miss you and I wish you all the best. I only wish I had moved here sooner.
Brett Shepherd USC TROJAN FAN IN NORCROSS
By Stephen
June 19, 2007 6:14 PM | Link to this
SCott Howard and the guys who do the BASKETBALL should be the ones to do football when Munson is gone. They bleed red and black and they ALREADY help and do work WITH munson….easy choice in my opinion
By Renegade
June 19, 2007 6:17 PM | Link to this
For those who think that Brad Nessler would be a good replacement for Munson, are you joking? Seriously? Excellent point dawgbound. Buck Belue is always trashing UGA on 680. He WOULD be selling Insurance in Valdosta without the #1 Dawg. Hire Scott Howard for play-by-play. Munson will live on forever in Bulldog lore, much more than Hershel or Dooley or Richt. He is Georgia Football, and always will be. Wes Durham sucks.
By gary stevens
June 19, 2007 6:19 PM | Link to this
Jeff Dantzler
By Brent
June 19, 2007 6:21 PM | Link to this
A LITTLE KNOWN FACT: Ever hear about the “Little Brown Jug”?…a tradition at Michigan-Minnesota football games? Larry’s uncle Oscar came up with the idea…you can Google it. Larry is THE greatest UGA fan of them all. Please get well sopn, and give us ONE MORE YEAR.
By Brian
June 19, 2007 6:21 PM | Link to this
I will be good to see Larry go. His voice is more annoying than nails on a chalk board. His lack of knowledge of modern offenses and defenses makes one wonder if he does any research before a broadcast. I wish the best for him in his retirement, but it is time for him to go.
By Brian
June 19, 2007 6:22 PM | Link to this
I will be good to see Larry go. His voice is more annoying than nails on a chalk board. His lack of knowledge of modern offenses and defenses makes one wonder if he does any research before a broadcast. I wish the best for him in his retirement, but it is time for him to go.
By Brian
June 19, 2007 6:23 PM | Link to this
I will be good to see Larry go. His voice is more annoying than nails on a chalk board. His lack of knowledge of modern offenses and defenses makes one wonder if he does any research before a broadcast. I wish the best for him in his retirement, but it is time for him to go.
By GT Fan of Munson
June 19, 2007 6:23 PM | Link to this
Even as a Tech fan, but a lover of college football in general, you can’t help but love and respect Larry Munson and what he means to UGA football. I agree with the others who have suggested Scott Howard and/or Brad Nessler. Brad Nessler had done GT football as a color analyst early in his career and I was hoping they would get him back when Al Ciraldo retired. Wes Durham is well respected, but I think of him more as a generic announcer, not one who lives and dies with us, as Larry does with the Dawgs. I think a lot of Scott Howard and listen to him on 106.1, but even he won’t have the color and excitement that Larry brings each Saturday. He will be missed when he shuts down his microphone.
By Dumbing Down
June 19, 2007 6:26 PM | Link to this
Time to go… it’s been a great ride and a pleasure!
By Dumbing Down
June 19, 2007 6:26 PM | Link to this
Time to go… it’s been a great ride and a pleasure!
By John C
June 19, 2007 6:27 PM | Link to this
PLEASE RETIRE, PLEASE RETIRE, PLEASE RETIRE. TAKE SWEET LAUREN WITH YOU!
By Kevin
June 19, 2007 6:28 PM | Link to this
I’m 33, and for fans and alums around my age Larry is Georgia football. I was a little too young to truly appreciate Herschel and for the majority of games I’ve attended, someone other than Vince Dooley has been head coach. Larry was the one constant, from the painful Goff years to the great years we’ve had under Richt. But Scott Howard is the ONLY worhty replacement. He does a great job with basketball, bleeds red and black just like Larry but also has his own style. I would love to see Jeff Danzler move over with him to do the color but I think they will go with someone with actual college football experience, which is understandable. So I say would Tarkenton be interested? Zeier? Personally I don’t like Belue’s analysis on CSS. Trev Alberts or Mike Gottfried(now that he’s been demoted by ESPN to the noon game with the god awful Pam Ward he might do it)would also be fine choices. No matter when or who they choose, thanks for the memories Larry.
By chuck
June 19, 2007 6:28 PM | Link to this
Scott Howard and Jeff Danzler
By Ian Madge
June 19, 2007 6:29 PM | Link to this
…..I’m hopeful that Larry could broadcast the HOME games this year. In this way it would ease the health burden of travel on him,and ease the burden of parting with his Ir-replaceable talent as the voice of our bulldogs!
By Kris
June 19, 2007 6:31 PM | Link to this
Dear Idiots, Brad Nessler makes about a million a year. Your radio job will pay in nickels. Jeff Dantzler is your man. The next Keith Jackson. Love his.. his fraktured.. engliesh.
By Leo Mazzone's Barber
June 19, 2007 6:38 PM | Link to this
Scott Howard? Have some of you lost your freakin’ minds? Have you not heard the way Munson gets annoyed with his constant whining and sniveling? He is the worst part of the UGA radio broadcasts. Fran Tarkenton’s not a bad idea, but how about Nessler? Isn’t he a UGA grad? He’s smooth. I think he would be the front runner.
By DRad
June 19, 2007 6:40 PM | Link to this
how about chan gailey?
By Bill Morton
June 19, 2007 6:42 PM | Link to this
It is time to hand it over to the two guys that do the Dawgcast. Check them out at Dawgcast.com.
By Sean
June 19, 2007 6:43 PM | Link to this
I am a UGA alum, and avid sports talk listener. Please listen to me when I say do not put Buck Belue on the air! If anyone has listened to this guy for more than 10 minutes, it is extremely apparent that he has no idea what he is talking about. His idea of breaking down the SEC is regurgitating what he read on espn.com and si.com. Also, if you have ever heard him do the Georgia games on CSS, he has no rap w/ any announcer, and his color is just as bush league as his radio. I am as big of a UGA fan as there is, but I have to admit that Belue is the biggest no talent piece of garbage in this town. I hate to say it, but give me Wes Durham over Belue any day of the week.
By GA ALUM
June 19, 2007 6:44 PM | Link to this
As a 1974 graduate of UGA, I know for certain that I speak for thousands of former students who will be delighted to see Munson leave. Munson has been an embarassment to UGA for far too long. I recall many times attending a UGA football game and listening to Munson in my radio earphone; it was as if I was watching one game and he was watching another. He gives a totally useless depiction of what is actually happening on the field…his “they’re in an I”, and “he flips the ball to a wideout” kinds of descriptions are meaningless to fans who have never played footbal, and confusing as hell to those who did play. The only thing equally as irritating and embarassing is his old but highly efeminate sidekick on the field who interviews Richt after the game. All I can say is HALLELUJAH!!! He is one of the main reasons people think UGA grads are as dumb as a sack of hammers; and he should have been put out to pasture 40 years ago!
By Heeldawg
June 19, 2007 6:51 PM | Link to this
The best radio college football announcer of all time. Other schools make up highlight videos using Munson’s descriptions because they are so colorful and entertaining. Remember “Run Lindsay?” Or “look at the sugar falling out of the sky?” or the “hobnailed boot?” Often I found myself wondering, “Now, where the heck did that come from?”
He’s a throwback, a true college football original, and he can never be replaced.
HOWEVER, he’s as big a Georgia fan as anyone. I expect him to be in the booth this fall as long is he is breathing. He can’t help it.
By tater
June 19, 2007 6:52 PM | Link to this
There is only one choice as Larry’s successor…it has to be Buck!
By Danny
June 19, 2007 6:54 PM | Link to this
Munson has given the Bulldawg fans more memories than the Dawgs themselves. My love for the team was helped by the love Munson had for them as well. It will never be as good without Larry and we Dawg fans love him and will miss him dearly. How ‘bout giving Neil Hondo Williamson a shot? He is a good homer.
By RJ
June 19, 2007 6:57 PM | Link to this
Pee Wee Herman would do a better job.
By Lowcountry Bulldawg
June 19, 2007 7:00 PM | Link to this
Play by play— Jeff Dantzler
Color— Me, I am awfully colorful on game days in the fall!
Being in Charleston I miss hereing Larry on gamedays, it is always great to listen to his old calls in the offseason like someone said to get stoked up for the upcoming year.
By Wayne
June 19, 2007 7:01 PM | Link to this
I’d vote for Matt Stewart because he does well calling a big play or TD-he gets very excited then and the excitement feeds through to the fans. Would not vote for Buck as color man though as he makes too many mistakes. Matt Stewart is very thorough.
By lojak777
June 19, 2007 7:02 PM | Link to this
Ga fans won’t accept this, but Larry is soooo overrated its not even funny. His actual description of the game is horrible. Sure, he can be entertaining. But his job is to desribe the game as if you weren’t there. His normal description of a play—“the quarterback hands off to the tail for 5,6 ,7 on first down-then says “second and 8” just doesn’t get it. Good bye larry.
By ctowers3410
June 19, 2007 7:07 PM | Link to this
Hey, anybody who wants to be quoted in a follow-up story on Munson we’re going to do tomorrow for Thursday’s paper please e-mail me… . We want to know what life would be like for you without Larry at the mike and maybe hear about your favorite memories of him, but more of a personal variety rather than a great call he made… . ctowers@ajc.com.
By Artie
June 19, 2007 7:09 PM | Link to this
Let the old crassy man ride off into the sunset.
By Jim
June 19, 2007 7:14 PM | Link to this
Wish you the best Larry whenever you decide to leave and you will never be replaced in the hearts of Dawg fans. For anyone really familiar with Athens and Bulldawg sports this one should be easy. Jeff Dantzler has been training all his life to replace Munson. He already commentates UGA baseball and basketball games games with Scott Howard and Dave Johnston and used to host the 5th quarter show so the transition would be easy. I know few people who loves UGA and embodies the bulldawg spirit more than him.
By scott
June 19, 2007 7:16 PM | Link to this
Larry, Thanks for all of the wonderful memories! You will always be Number One with all TRUE Georgia Fans! Gosh knows you deserve some rest!
By Dilbert
June 19, 2007 7:18 PM | Link to this
Hire Randy and Spiff!
By JM
June 19, 2007 7:20 PM | Link to this
Scott Howard and Jeff Dantzler.
Howard has put in his dues as a color man for many years and is a terrific basketball play-by-play guy. He deserves the job.
I love Dantzler’s passion for the Dawgs. I’d love to see him as the color man.
Best of luck to Larry in retirement if this indeed the end. He’ll always be our announcer.
By Real Dawg
June 19, 2007 7:35 PM | Link to this
Come on Dawgs! If Munson is leaving let’s clean house. All good things must come to an end. This is a new day in Georgia football history. Can we try something different? Take a look at former Bulldog players in broadcasting across the state. I believe if they look hard enough a great one will surface.
By Stafford4Heisman
June 19, 2007 7:37 PM | Link to this
Say It ain’t so Larry! Homer or not, Larry Munson paints a game in your mind. You can visualize the game as if you were sitting in Sanford Stadium yourself. There isn’t anyone who can fill his shoes. For four decades Munson has touched the entire Bulldog nation. It will never be the same. I would just hope we could get at least one more “Back to you Larry” from Loran, and Munson could pick us up on his back, and will the dogs to victory one last time.
By NesslersAgent
June 19, 2007 7:38 PM | Link to this
Brad Nessler went to school in Minnesota, which is where he is from. And, unless you’re going to pay him as much as Richt, he’s not leaving a multi-network televison gig for a regional college radio broadcast. Now Chip Carey IS a UGA grad. Enjoy…
By UGA
June 19, 2007 7:38 PM | Link to this
It was time for Larry to hang it up 5 years ago (probably more!!). He’s hard to listen to. His references to “we line up at the 10” and “they’re down at our 30” are annoying at best. He constantly struggles and make it less than enjoyable to listen to college football.
By Moonshine Dawg
June 19, 2007 7:40 PM | Link to this
Scott Howard and Hondo would make a great team.
It’s GOT to come from inside the current broadcast team…and definitely NOT Buck Belue.
By THE SOUL BAR
June 19, 2007 7:41 PM | Link to this
How many of you are like me and turn on the radio and watch the game on tv with the sound off and LARRY MUNSON booming on the stereo system……..? so many great memories listening to georgia football…..thank you mr. munson!!!!
By Buckhead Fan
June 19, 2007 7:41 PM | Link to this
I’m telling you Bulldogs DJ Jones is a name you are sleeping on. I travel throughout East Alabama and West Central Gerogia and his radio and TV skills are awesome.
By doggonegadawg
June 19, 2007 7:42 PM | Link to this
I remember standing in my front yard in Tallahassee Florida back in the sixties with a transistor radio pressed to my ear listening to Larry make the call. WSB was booming out of Atlanta but I had to stand a certain way to maintain reception. I have never known anything else when it comes to listening to the Dawgs. Following Vince Dooley is like a walk in the park compared to following Larry Munson. We may never pass this way again. “Now get the picture…” And how he could paint it-like no one else. Sanford-Munson Stadium sounds about right to me! What do you think?
By jacketman
June 19, 2007 7:42 PM | Link to this
let him go- he is a hack
By Dorsey Hill
June 19, 2007 7:43 PM | Link to this
First, no one will EVER be able to replace him. Second, the person who is hired should not be hired because of his experience or connections to the University. Larry is from Minnesota and I think his job before the one with us was at Vandy. Whoever gets the job should be hired because:
1) he knows football 2) he is a football fan 3) he loves UGA football more than life itself
We don’t need some droning radio personality. We need a diehard Georgia fan. We need a person who will live and die with the team as we do. I think that they ought to have an open mike competition and allow members of the public to come in and tryout.
As far as what Larry means. Larry is, in a lot of ways, Bulldog football. He is as inseperable in my mind from the program as UGA himself. He embodies our passion and love for our football team. There is no one I’d rather win or lose with than Larry. The highs were always higher because of him. I’ll never forget the 1980 call in Jax. Or the ‘sugar is falling from the sky’ game at Auburn in 1982. Or the 2001 TN “hobnail boot” game. He is and will always be the “voice of the Georgia Bulldogs.”
Whoever replaces Larry will have a thankless job. He will be subject to ridicule and scorn. And for what its worth, it is my dream job and I’d do it for nearly nothing.
By Richard
June 19, 2007 7:48 PM | Link to this
I was there in 1980 and before and after. Sitting on the tracks with my radio as a teen or if I could afford it in the end zone bleachers. In the band 1980 attended all games with my radio. Nobody is better at what they do. YES he’s a homer it’s part of the job. I will miss and mourn his absence if retirement comes to pass. Absolutely no better voice, no better verbal pictures, no better sound bites, no better person could take his place.
Do me a favor, if you don’t respect who he is and what he’s done. Get the hell out of here and shut up.
Munson is the voice of UGA football.
By Q3
June 19, 2007 7:49 PM | Link to this
UGA would surely go to the DAWGS without Munson. He is UGA. What are we going to do…just what are we going to do if Larry does retire? Come on Larry…one more season…hunker down you guy. Don’t let ‘em replace you now. We need you more than ever. We need to have that sUGAr falling from the sky just one more time.
By DaveDawg
June 19, 2007 7:52 PM | Link to this
How about the Carey kid,he is a Dawg
By DaveDawg
June 19, 2007 7:52 PM | Link to this
How about the Carey kid,he is a Dawg
By chiefdawg
June 19, 2007 7:54 PM | Link to this
I do not want to see Larry go, but when that time comes how about Chip Carey. He is UGA grad. Remember Larry use to do the Braves also. Scott Howard could continue with the color and put Danztler on the sideline in Loren’s place.
By DaveDawg
June 19, 2007 7:56 PM | Link to this
How about the Carey kid,he is a Dawg
By Thunder Dawg
June 19, 2007 7:58 PM | Link to this
There’s nothing in this world like listening to Larry “Call the Dawgs”
As bad as it is to have Larry step down,I believe that Wes Durham would do us a very very good job!
By Jeff
June 19, 2007 8:16 PM | Link to this
WHAT?
no more “sugar falling from the sky”? no more “YEA, YEA, YEA”? no more “Run Lindsey”? no more “There goes Hershel”?
Larry is a treasure. We wanted him to be a homer. You transplants know nothing about Munson, John Ward and such.
Munson made me the Dawg fan I am. Larry Munson….you’re a great dawg!
By Jeff
June 19, 2007 8:18 PM | Link to this
“As bad as it is to have Larry step down,I believe that Wes Durham would do us a very very good job!”
*ell no! No bumble bee calling Dawg games…….
By Al
June 19, 2007 8:20 PM | Link to this
Wes get away from the keyboard. You are going to get very tired fingers from typing your name.
By #1 fan
June 19, 2007 8:25 PM | Link to this
On a bad day, a couple larry munson highlights will get you on your feet. It can be on a saturday in the fall or a tuesday night in June. This is the article that we pray that would never be printed. Somehow, we hoped he would be eternal and call games forever. His highlights will be eternal. He will never be forgotten. Some say he wasn’t as good as he was in the 80’s, I say just like a fine bottle of wiskey, his voice gets better over time. It is sad to have to hope somebody will be half as good as he was. I know that the sun will come up tmrw and that we will see the dawgs play in 72 days, but we all know that there will never be another Larry Munson. Thank you for the chill bumps! I propose that we officially name the Oklahoma State game as ” larry munson day”. If he is not calling the game, I hope mark richt let’s munson lead the dawg walk. I hope that we give him a going away goodbay on the 50 yard line before the opening kick-off. Do you think that would give the players the motivation that Munson would want them to have going into battle. I propose that they rename the street that the dawg walk is on to ” Larry Munson Street”. Thanks for the memories!
By True Georgia
June 19, 2007 8:25 PM | Link to this
Larry can do what ever he wants. After all these years you think its easy for him even to consider. Look at all he has given to UGA. He can never ever be replaced. I will support who ever takes his place just like Larry will. Why…. I love every thing about UGA football…. win or loss. PS Dog Catcher I would like to catch you. Post your name and see how may friends you have. If you live here now go back to where you came from.
By G'Vegas Dawg
June 19, 2007 8:38 PM | Link to this
Talking bad about Munson is like talking pointing out the flaws in a parent or relative. Larry has been synonomous with UGA football forever and ever it seems. I would love to be able for him to make one last cocktail party before calling it quits. However, I wish that he does what is best for him and not the Bulldawg Nation. All of this being said, the writing has been on the wall for quite some time now. Larry has been missing calls, missing players names, etc., for quite some time now. It got even noticibly worse this past season. Whatever happens, I wish Larry the best and hope for someone that can come close to replacing him.
By truedog
June 19, 2007 8:40 PM | Link to this
NO Buck Belue or Jeff Dantzler!!! Chip Carey is probably the guy.
By dawgfan
June 19, 2007 8:54 PM | Link to this
I’m 65 years old and I don’t remember anybody except Thelinius(sp) and Munson doing UGA games. I may never recover.
By S.E. Dawg
June 19, 2007 8:56 PM | Link to this
How about Kevin Butler, I love him on the fith quarter show. I think at least he would be a great color analyst.
By defacto
June 19, 2007 9:00 PM | Link to this
I personally hope Larry does retire. While he is undeniably a legend, his work has dropped way off in the last few years. I’m not sure who will be selected but I know who I don’t wnat it to be. Scott Howard is marginal as a color man, horrible as a BB play by play and if chosen would force thousands to turn off thier radios. Neither he nor Jeff Dantzler should have a lead role on the broadcast. we expect professionalism from our coaches, etc and we should expect nothing less from the broadcst team.
By BR
June 19, 2007 9:01 PM | Link to this
What a sad day for the Bulldog Nation. I love Larry Munson and will miss hearing him announce the games! I just got a new puppy and named him Munson. We love you Larry and wish you the best of luck, and we pray that your health gets better. Thanks for all the great years you gave to the Dawgs!
By Jim Beacham
June 19, 2007 9:11 PM | Link to this
Quite Simply..Larry Munson is God!! And any of you so called Dawg fans that have bashed him here, take your loyality over to the North Ave. Trade School. It really does not matter who you put in thereif he does go. Munson was the Bear Bryant of college broadcasting.
By Michael
June 19, 2007 9:13 PM | Link to this
Last year on CSS, they had a comedy central “style” roast of Larry Munson. At the end Munson got up at said himself that whenever he calls it a career, the man that should replace him is Wes Durham. He is a good play-by play man (although I would like him to give the score of the game a little more often.)
By Scooter Libby
June 19, 2007 9:18 PM | Link to this
What has Larry Munster meant to me? We’ll, I think the Adams Family is much better.
The only thing Larry got right was the calling during the Sugar Bowl when he kept calling….. West Virginia Touchdown. West Virginia Touchdown. West Virginia Touchdown. West Virginia Touchdown.
…. and that was just the first half. LET’S GOOOOOOOO MOUNTAINEERS!!!
By Scooter Libby
June 19, 2007 9:18 PM | Link to this
What has Larry Munster meant to me? We’ll, I think the Adams Family is much better.
The only thing Larry got right was the play calling during the Sugar Bowl when he kept calling….. West Virginia Touchdown. West Virginia Touchdown. West Virginia Touchdown. West Virginia Touchdown.
…. and that was just the first half. LET’S GOOOOOOOO MOUNTAINEERS!!!
By Scooter Libby
June 19, 2007 9:18 PM | Link to this
What has Larry Munster meant to me? We’ll, I think the Adams Family is much better.
The only thing Larry got right was the play calling during the Sugar Bowl when he kept saying….. West Virginia Touchdown. West Virginia Touchdown. West Virginia Touchdown. West Virginia Touchdown.
…. and that was just the first half. LET’S GOOOOOOOO MOUNTAINEERS!!!
By Scooter Libby
June 19, 2007 9:18 PM | Link to this
What has Larry Munster meant to me? We’ll, I think the Adams Family is much better.
The only thing Larry got right was the play calling during the Sugar Bowl when he kept saying….. West Virginia Touchdown. West Virginia Touchdown. West Virginia Touchdown. West Virginia Touchdown.
…. and that was just the first half. LET’S GOOOOOOOO MOUNTAINEERS!!!
By Scooter Libby
June 19, 2007 9:18 PM | Link to this
What has Larry Munster meant to me? We’ll, I think the Adams Family is much better.
The only thing Larry got right was the play calling during the Sugar Bowl when he kept saying….. West Virginia Touchdown. West Virginia Touchdown. West Virginia Touchdown. West Virginia Touchdown.
…. and that was just the first half. LET’S GOOOOOOOO MOUNTAINEERS!!!
By steve
June 19, 2007 9:21 PM | Link to this
scott howard,hondo, jeff dantzler are the future of dog broadcast. remember larry missed games a couple of years ago and scott filed in.scott is great and nobody has the passion of jd.
By Coyote
June 19, 2007 9:26 PM | Link to this
No one wants to see Larry go, but we all know that day is coming eventually. Whether it’s this year or some other time in the future I would be totally comfortable with Scott Howard taking over. He and Jeff Dantzler do an awesome job with basketball. He’s very professional, knows his stuff, he’s right on top of the action and most importantly of all, he makes everything seem larger than life. Maybe there’s someone out there even better but it just seems to me like Scott has been preparing for this for years now and he’d absolutely be ready.
By Bill/St. Simons Island
June 19, 2007 9:27 PM | Link to this
Jeff Danztler. He was groomed by Coach McGill in Bulldog lore, and no other can hold a candle to his knowledge of Bulldog history and play by play description. While Munson has been the best annoucher in UGA history, technically the absolute BEST was Ed Thelinius. Jeff combines the best of those two greats!
By Michael T
June 19, 2007 9:31 PM | Link to this
Scott Howard & Jeff Danzler…..
By Larry Elbert
June 19, 2007 9:32 PM | Link to this
Here’s a little known name, but a name nonetheless that must be considered: Dan Scott. He does an excellent job calling the Clemson baseball games and would be a perfect fit.
By DawgOwner
June 19, 2007 9:35 PM | Link to this
I think they should hire a Gator to be their new announcer… I mean… the Gators do own the Dawgs afterall.. it would only make sense. :o)
By Richard
June 19, 2007 9:37 PM | Link to this
My post was not posted because I said He**. How stupid is that on these hate filled boards.
I was there before and after 1908. I sat on the tracks and in the end zone when I had the money, always with my radio. I was in the band in 1980 and saw every game with my radio. Tennessee, and Florida awesome. Auburn throwing things at our bus. Yes Larry is a homer it’s his job and nobody does it better. NOBODY! His voice, descriptions,and excitement are second to none.
All those who are bashing him. Get the heck out of here. (maybe it will be posted now) Go visit your own sites.
AJC is weak and sad for editing me and letting others rant.
Go Larry. You are the best!!!
By Doggoneit
June 19, 2007 9:40 PM | Link to this
As a fan of 10 years, I had to get a MBA from UGA to call the Dawgs my own. We have spent many days in front of the radio listening to games we couldn’t attend. The broadcasting has gone downhill and the impartial JP, CBS and ESPN2 coverages suck. Larry has not filled in the gap.
Jeff Dantzler is the natural candidate. He has forgotten more about UGA football stats then everyone has remembered. Forget “pantygate” and don’t put in Buck. The Maxie Price commericals pushed me to 790.
When was the last time you got excited to hear the breakdown on the 5th quarter show? It was when Dantzler ran it at Applebee’s and the callout to Western MI. He has info and the breakdown.
By Bret
June 19, 2007 9:40 PM | Link to this
Like a lot of you I have so many fond memories of listening to Larry Munson. My family moved to Atlanta in 1985 and I can remember when my Dad and I first started listening to him on the radio. We thought he was hilarious. I went on to graduate from UGA and am a proud bulldog and forever a fan of Larry Munson.
I would love to see Scott and Jeff take over. I was upset when Larry stopped doing the UGA basketball games, but now I wouldn’t trade Scott and Jeff for anyone. Larry can’t be replaced, but they would do a great job.
By Forever_UGA
June 19, 2007 9:46 PM | Link to this
We all knew that there would come a day when Munson would decide to retire, whether it be due to age(I mean, c’mon, he’s 84 years old) or his health,and as much as it puts a big knot in my stomach to even think about it, it’s a reality that all UGA fans will have to face at some point. My wife and I have had season tickets for years now and even though we are at the game, we both have our headsets on listening to Larry call the game right before us. He adds so much more to the game, I can’t even begin to explain, though if you listen to him, you know exactly what I mean. From a lifelong Dawg fan, I wish you nothing but the best and hope that you get better health wise and are able enjoy the legacy you’ve created here for Georgia football. As far as replacements, there are none, but if I had a vote, I would say Scott Howard and Jeff Danzler. Scott’s already got his feet wet calling the games with Larry, and Danzler is a true South Georgia boy who bleeds red and black with the best of them.I listen to him every chance I get on the Ref, and his knowledge of Georgia athletics, but more importantly Georgia football, I think makes him an excellent choice. Just my 2 cents worth is all.
By BurtDawg
June 19, 2007 9:46 PM | Link to this
I am a 20 year season ticket holder and listening to Larry as a young’in got me hooked on UGA football. At 55 years of age I still cannot wait to hear his voice. I simpley cannot understand anyone that does not care for his style of broadcast. I must live under rock, as I am stunned at the amount of posts that slam Larry. I am honored to have had the pleasure of hearing his voice all these years. He has given us all many, many memories and emotional moments. Hats off to retirement Larry and we pray for your health. As far as his replacement, I belive a homer would be good, but regardless, it will be no-win position to try and replace a legend. Time will tell…..
By dawgdaze
June 19, 2007 9:58 PM | Link to this
All good things must come to an end. Larry is a legend, and deserves to call his own shots. A couple of guys who do cable TV for the Henry Co. HS football teams, (Jackson HS too, IIRC), would be great replacements. Very professional, top quality work. I just don’t know their names. Anyway, MUNSON RULES!!!
By AFRO-DAWG
June 19, 2007 9:58 PM | Link to this
So does this mean our broadcasts have to sound as horrible as Tech’s? I’ve dreaded this day for a long time, Larry you’re a class act.
By AlphaRico
June 19, 2007 10:08 PM | Link to this
Just hunker down one more time, Larry. Munson is a legend, but c’mon men. Give Larry a break and let him retire if he wants to. Just let the man go fishing. He’s 84 dude. There’s a lot of fish still left in the lake. Scott Howard’s first choice for me. Solid. Not too fancy. Perfect follow-up because he won’t try to compete with Larry’s legend. Brad Nessler— sort of interesting choice but no way he’d dump his network gig. Leave Danzler on the call-in show. But Buck? no. No no. Maybe in 10 years.
By Paul The Vol
June 19, 2007 10:10 PM | Link to this
Larry Munson is one of the last old school broadcasters. He is one of a kind and will never be replaced. Even though he has slipped some over past several years, UGA should keep him on the air as long as possible and rejoice that they were blessed with him calling their games. As we learned on Rocky Top, once the legandary announcer leaves the game broadcasts are just never quite the same.
By AFRO-DAWG
June 19, 2007 10:18 PM | Link to this
Someday a youngster will hasten to get out of the rain because “Sugar will be falling from the sky”. He’ll be wearing a pair of “Hobnailed boots”,and his mother will say “run Lindsay run”, ” The girders are bending”. Thanks for the quotes Larry.
By Mayretta_Dawg
June 19, 2007 10:20 PM | Link to this
I cannot believe I saw Matt Stewart’s name above as a candidate for the job. He is so tight and uncomfortable in his broadcasting, he forces lines like against Tech when he kept saying “good old fashioned hate” throughout the entire game. WE GET YOUR POINT MATT.
Scott Howard is the man. I don’t know why any Bulldog fan would not want a homer in the booth. I have listened to Scott Howard call the basketball games in years’ past and he paints a great picture of what’s going on and most importantly, detailed descriptions. His enthusiasm is contagious…
Larry, we love you…. I just wish you announced your retirement before the season so we could mentally prepare ourselves for your departure.
IS IT FOOTBALL SEASON YET??!!
By NHS Eagle88
June 19, 2007 10:20 PM | Link to this
As a lifelong fan, I simply cannot imagine UGA football without Larry Munson. With his health failing, he needs to do what is best for him. Whatever he decides, I support his decision and thank him for all the great memories.
By JOSH BERNSTEIN
June 19, 2007 10:22 PM | Link to this
Let’s answer one question:
How many of us have held the same job for FORTY years and have been one of the best in the business at it? Sure Larry isn’t the Larry of 1980, but he’s been the voice of the Dawgs and always will be no matter what. I don’t care if Al Michaels, Mike Tirico, Brad Nessler or even Steak Shapiro (insert joke here) replaces Larry, he will get creamed after game 1 for not being Larry.
For you people who are taking shots at Larry, I’d love to see you do your current job when you turn 84. Let’s not make this a “larry should have hung it up years ago” post. Let’s honor him for his contributions to UGA football. He is a living legend and we will NEVER EVER see or hear someone like him EVER AGAIN.
I am only 28 years old. Munson got the job before my parents even met and they’ve been married since 1972.
You may not like Larry or UGA, but if you don’t show him the respect he has greatly earned you are showing everyone reading this blog that you are a miserable human being who makes jokes at a gentleman who has been the gold standard for radio broadcasting for decades.
G-d bless you Larry Munson and Go Dawgs.
By uhhh
June 19, 2007 10:31 PM | Link to this
how bout jim donnan? LOL
By Vonda
June 19, 2007 10:44 PM | Link to this
My husband introduced me to Ga football & Larry. I have enjoyed muting my tv and listening to Larry call the games. The edge of your seat excitment he always gave! The day Larry retires my radio will fall silent also. No matter who they chose to replace him it will never be the same. Thanks for all the great memories & we will miss you if you leave!
By terp2002
June 19, 2007 10:47 PM | Link to this
even as a reptile (uf/umd) i love larry munson and his commentary we got the ball, it’s at the 32 and half yard line. i always look forward to listening to him in jax. what do you got for me loran? good luck and god bless
By ShinyPants
June 19, 2007 10:52 PM | Link to this
Quincy Carter is the odds on favorite to replace Larry. Jim Harrick says so…
By Jason
June 19, 2007 11:11 PM | Link to this
I heard the news on the way home today on 680 The Fan, and man, it was a tear jerker… only the thought of Larry not being in the booth could do that. He should do what is right for him and not anyone else.
But you know how in Futurama they have the famous talking heads in glass jars? Too bad we won’t be able to do that for Larry. He could live on forever!
UGA and the Dawgs will NEVER be the same without him.
I called my bro up at Georgia to tell him the news; he had, of course, already heard the news, and I’ve never heard him seem so sad.
Hopefully we’ll be able to enjoy Larry’s voice for another season or two.
I wish Larry the very best and best wishes in whatever he chooses to do. He will always be a true hero to the Bulldog faithful. His voice, his style, his humor are irreplaceable.
Larry Munson forever!!
GO DAWGS!!
By Hamilton
June 19, 2007 11:11 PM | Link to this
Retire. Good riddance. Worst commentator ever….sober or drunk (usually three (…four, or five)sheets to the wind). He has no idea who the players are, so whenever there’s a big play, he can only scream, “WE DID IT!”…”WE GOT IT!”…”WE SACKED HIM!”…”WE WE WE WE WE WE…..” Pathetic. His retirement would be long overdue. No real knowledge of the game or the team….just like all of the Moron Bulldog Nation in the stands.
By dog1963
June 19, 2007 11:15 PM | Link to this
There is a guy who used to be the voice of the Jeff Davis High School team in south Georgia. He sounds a lot like Munson but he does not use munson phrases. I am telling you, this guy is an updated smooth version of Munson. Anybody know his name?
By HireChipCarey
June 19, 2007 11:20 PM | Link to this
Chip Carey would be far and away the best replacement. UGA grad, great voice, fantastic play-by-play experience in both baseball (Braves) and football (he did play-by-play for the NFL when he was at Fox). He’s got the excitement, energy, and can become a legend in his own right over time. Scott Howard is a good guy, but he’s more of an analyst versus an exciting play-by-play announcer that will get you pumped to be listening to the Dawgs. HIRE CHIP CAREY!!!!!
By jinny
June 19, 2007 11:43 PM | Link to this
Hire michael vick to do play-by-play with pacman jones, both of these guys will have free time, and its convenient since pacman is an ATL native, they could also hire Chris Henry to do sideline reporting, and Tank Johnson to serve beverages
By terp2002
June 19, 2007 11:44 PM | Link to this
you know a ” homer” is not a bad thing he showed pride, ellegance and will be sorely missed and had great off the coff honest commentary
By Brett
June 19, 2007 11:54 PM | Link to this
As sad as this is, it has been inevitable. Munson is and always will be Georgia football! He is in essence irreplaceable, but we have to realize that this time would come. I think Scott Howard would be the best choice to replace him, especially since he’s already in the box with Munson. Give Scott or any other announcer 40 years in the box and we’ll be saying the same things.
But to be quite honest, I really don’t get to listen to Munson anymore except in the car. It seems that WSB airs the broadcasts practically a full 10 seconds ahead of the television, I’ve gotten to where I can’t watch the game and listen to Munson at the same time without hearing who caught the pass before seeing the QB throw the ball!
I would love for Munson to call the 2007 season, and maybe one or two more, but it won’t surpsrise me if he doesn’t.
Larry, you’re a key component to Georgia football, and when your time comes to hang it up, you will definitely be missed!
By Brett
June 19, 2007 11:58 PM | Link to this
Hamilton, you are an idiot.
By nonDawg Ain'tFromRoundHere
June 20, 2007 12:01 AM | Link to this
On the night over 16 years ago that I migrated from WV to GA, as I drove, I listened to Larry Munson doing Sports Talk on WSB 750. It was a homing beacon.
As an engineer, I am far more a Tech fan than I am for the Dawgs. The only reason I have ever listened to a Bulldog football game was to hear Larry.
Larry, say it ain’t so! Sure you are old, but you’re not dead yet! I have heard you on Boortz talking about the travel problems - maybe they would let you do just the home games? Or at least you could watch the game on TV and call Boortz on Monday morning and give all of us the color!
By kipper
June 20, 2007 12:24 AM | Link to this
WAIT! who are these carpetbagging nut jobs voting for Larry to step down?
By The Devil
June 20, 2007 12:25 AM | Link to this
Scooter Libby - U will BURN IN HELL!
By The Devil
June 20, 2007 12:33 AM | Link to this
Scooter Libby - U will BURN IN HELL!
By boots
June 20, 2007 12:49 AM | Link to this
Howard / Dantzler combo with Belue taking the place of lauren smith who should have retired 20 years ago
By BurtDawg
June 20, 2007 12:49 AM | Link to this
Re: JOSH BERNSTEIN
Hats off to an excellent post. Well said and I would hope everyone, UGA supporter or not, would heed his post.
By Dawgfan
June 20, 2007 12:54 AM | Link to this
I listen to Munson every game…when I’m in the stadium and I have no doubt in my mind Scott Howard would do the best job taking Munson’s place. Go Dawgs!
By Dawgfan
June 20, 2007 12:55 AM | Link to this
I listen to Munson every game…when I’m in the stadium and I have no doubt in my mind Scott Howard would do the best job taking Munson’s place. Go Dawgs!
By uga74
June 20, 2007 12:55 AM | Link to this
Whoever is next will be a step down. Reardless, Chuck Dowdle makes sense to me.
By Zo
June 20, 2007 2:24 AM | Link to this
I’m a GT guy but I have to give Munson credit for doing his thing as long as he has, like his style or not. There’s no replacing Larry, but I think Scott Howard is a step in the right direction. Thanks for the memories, Larry.
By Phog
June 20, 2007 2:32 AM | Link to this
I love Munson. No, the audio doesn’t sync to cable, but I wouldn’t dare turn off my radio. There is no passion in television announcers. They’re paid by the network and know and care just as much about UGA as they do about Arkansas Tech. Cookie cutters, the whole lot of them.
I understand he has health problems, but for selfish reasons, I want him to go one more year.
You see, I am from Berrien County, where football and success have never gone hand in hand. Collegiate players are a rarity for us and we have one, one that might see playing time this year. What magic it would be to hear Munson utter his name. Perhaps Scott Howard throw in where the kid is from. If we’re extremely lucky, maybe Larry will acknowledge our meager existence.
My suggestion for a replacement? I don’t know his name, but there’s an individual who does play-by-play for Coffee County. Sounds just like Munson and does a good job calling the games, unlike the usual crew of high school announcers.
By Drexel Gal
June 20, 2007 2:35 AM | Link to this
No question as to who the replacement should be:
JEFF HULLINGER
Okay … that is because I am a Tech fan.
By UGAnSFLA
June 20, 2007 2:37 AM | Link to this
Growing up in Athens, I listened to Larry’s broadcast of many away games that I didn’t get a chance to attend. He always brought the thrills, excitement and feeling of the game to my radio. His “off the wall” descriptions of specific plays and his style of play by play announcing has made him a legend not only to most UGA fans, but to many others around the south and the SEC. I now live in South Florida, so I don’t get the chance to hear him anymore, but I have a great respect for a man that certainly brought me and many others the good times and bad of UGA football. Thanks Larry!
WTF! Give Scott or Brad the shot, but please, no Buck, no Jeff and no Wes!
By David Holton
June 20, 2007 3:28 AM | Link to this
Larry Munson is Georgia Football. I can sit at home and watch the game on TV.I mute the Tv, and turn on Larry.It isn”t Georgia Football without hearing Larry call the game. Larry when you decide to retire, you will be truly miss. I”ve been a DAWG fan over 30 years now, and you have made those 30 plus years enjoyable. Take Care & May God continues to bless you. David from Augusta,Ga
By PACMAN JONES IS LOOKING FOR A JOB
June 20, 2007 3:41 AM | Link to this
Hire that nignog…
By BEARMAN
June 20, 2007 5:28 AM | Link to this
PLEASE DON’T HIRE SONNY PERDUE!!!
By david
June 20, 2007 6:37 AM | Link to this
It is always difficult to follow a legend, but the person who could do it is Bill Hartman of WSB!
By Kent
June 20, 2007 6:46 AM | Link to this
Greatest traditions in football ? Larry Munson is only a legend to the red colored glasses wearing dreamers of uga faithful. His side kick sounds as if he and his boyfriend had a fight the night before and is completely clueless as to how football is actually played. Where is the greatest football tradition from? Are you comparing uga to Notre Dame or USC or even Alabama ? if so you are as cluless as Munson’s sideshow ! There are 4 other team’s in the SEC alone with greater football tradition than does Georgia ! Munson please for the sake of the Georgia insane “See YA !”
By charles corley
June 20, 2007 6:55 AM | Link to this
talk about over rated. what a pile of s**. he is so negative and talks bad about the team until they make a comeback and then he beats his chest and his 5 minute movie review on wsb at 4:55am is awful and almost pornographic.
By Chris
June 20, 2007 7:03 AM | Link to this
I doubt Munson is going to retire right now. He will be there one more year, but when he does retire PLEASE GOD NO JEFF DANTZLER. Scott Howard and Matt Stewart might be a good combo. Whoever the color man is (other than Dantzler) would be a good with Scott. Scott has earned a shot at doing the play by play, but Dantzler needs to stick to women’s basketball only and let someone else do football and baseball.
By FL Dawg
June 20, 2007 7:05 AM | Link to this
Go for Brad Nessler
By Dawg catcher
June 20, 2007 7:18 AM | Link to this
I’ve looked forward to this day for a long time. The stupid things he says are an embarressment to the state and to UGA. What’cha got Loten? Stupid, stupid. Sugar falling from the sky. Hob nail boot. Hunker down one more time.
By Kent
June 20, 2007 7:19 AM | Link to this
Are you Georgia fans deaf as well as blind? Have you never heard Buck on the radio? The man cannot speak anwhere close to a complete sentence, has NO personality on air. He comes off so arogant and if not for one fallen down Florida D.B No one would even care who he is or was ! Buck Blew ???????????????
By Jack loonam
June 20, 2007 7:27 AM | Link to this
I believe larry should do as many as he wants but if worst coms to worst i say we give him one last home game and have a tribute to him down at sanford or somewhere on the campus for the footabll team like he programs havin hm on it and a special halftime special of all of his greatest calls and their highlights. that would be somethin speical if he does decide to step down and i agree wit the guy under me NO ONE CAN REPLACE THE GREATEST SPORT ANNONCER YES ANNONCER OF ALL TIME. I hope Nel Williamson can do his best if he decides to take over
By Tracey
June 20, 2007 7:29 AM | Link to this
I am an Alabama Fan and even I love Larry Munson. So much character, so much passion and such a unique and different delivery of the play by play.
Georgia Fans are so lucky to have him and I just wish he could have one more fanstastic season before his health takes a toll on him.
I will mourn with all of you Georgia fans if he retires.
Tracey
By Jean
June 20, 2007 7:29 AM | Link to this
Mr. Munson, Your health and remaining years are most important. Please think of yourself first. Retire. Enjoy the game from your easy chair. My husband will recover.
By dd
June 20, 2007 7:45 AM | Link to this
Funny how folks knock opinion’s of who should replace Larry, but offer no candidate of their own.
I can hear Larry now;
“Man when you’re the best, they really take shots at you don’t they”
But at UGA we’re used to that envy.
It’s a nice position to be in.
By 1962gradJim
June 20, 2007 7:46 AM | Link to this
Been listening to Larry for all these years and have loved his personna. No one should be “forced” by the public to stay in a job when the body sends another message. We all know that all things end. Get out while you are on top Larry and take a farewell “lap” around the SEC as a fan.
How about Dave Neal as a candidate? Young and local and talented.
By Kent Spruill
June 20, 2007 7:53 AM | Link to this
Well, I do not want Larry to retire, but that would be self-serving; I think that after 40 dedicated years, his recommendation should be followed….Scott Howard should be the man!
By Christy
June 20, 2007 7:53 AM | Link to this
No………No one will ever be able to really replace Munson. He is and will always be the greatest Georgia Football icon! Who else can say with such great emotion “Look at the sugar falling from the sky….” or “Lindsey Scott, Lindsey Scott - Oh my God Lindsey Scott!” He’s just not someone you replace. I hope his health returns before September, when football season starts. Announcing is Larry’s life and although selfish I want to have him as long as I can!
By Tom
June 20, 2007 7:58 AM | Link to this
Scott Howard should be the replacement.
By NC Dawg
June 20, 2007 8:04 AM | Link to this
He’s definitely a classic. In his prime, the best I’ve ever heard. I definitely think someone else should do the play by play this year but it’d be nice for him to do the “color commentary,” if he’s up to it and wants to.
By SR CITIZEN DAWG
June 20, 2007 8:08 AM | Link to this
DO WHAT IS BEST FOR YOU LARRY BUT YOUR ABSENCE FROM THE BOOTH WILL LEAVE VOIDS IN THE LIVES OF MANY PEOPLE. YOU EPITOMIZE DAWG FOOTBALL AND THE LIVES OF US DAWGS ARE RICHER FOR YOUR HAVING PROMPTED ALL OF US “HUNKER DOWN”. READING SOME OF THE OTHER COMMENTS IN THIS BLOG MAKES ME WONDER HOW LONG IT TAKES SOME OF THOSE IDIOTS TO REMOVE THEIR BRAIN FROM THEIR BUTT EACH DAY.
By Lugnut
June 20, 2007 8:08 AM | Link to this
This is a little crazy, but as I was reading the story, a tear came to my eye. Larry is just one of those constants that you navigate by. My first Ga game was Ga-Vandy - 1974. It didn’t take me long to become a Munson fan. Now, all these years later, yet another of my ties to that older era is about ready to fade away. I know - it is to be expected. Hey - I cry at funerals - why not now?
By interested bystander
June 20, 2007 8:09 AM | Link to this
Buck Belue, Jeff Danzler and/or Buck’s pal in Destin Max Howell in any combination.No one mentioned has Max’s knowledge. He’s not UGA but I think he may be a Georgia native (like Coach Dooley he went to Auburn). Like our pretty good current coach he coached at Florida State. And he can be almost as passionate as Larry. LM is irreplaceable. But unfortunately he is only immortal in memory.I hope he takes at least a year to say goodbye. I don’t like to think about it.
By Leon
June 20, 2007 8:17 AM | Link to this
Larry Munson is not just the voice of UGA, he’s the heart and soul of Ga. Football. Name the street outside the stadium Larry Munson Way. Do something special for Larry at every home game this year. He has given Ga fans wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. It’s time we did something for him.
By F OFF DAWG CATCHER
June 20, 2007 8:18 AM | Link to this
Take your Gator a!! off this blog!!! No one cares that your mad because UGA has won more games over Fla. and your mad and want to take cheap shots at a legend. LARRY MUNSON is UGA and he has passion. If you dont like this southern state then go back to Mexiflordia.
By Al
June 20, 2007 8:18 AM | Link to this
Why not get The Newsmaker Line Guy, Jim Gossett? He does a great Munson impersonation. That way the Munson Legacy lives on!!
By mike
June 20, 2007 8:21 AM | Link to this
Wes Durham Chip Carey
By Dawg80
June 20, 2007 8:27 AM | Link to this
Munson is like a rock star & no game will be the same without him for those of us at every game with his voice in our ears. Scott Howard - play by play and Eric Zeier - colcr commentator would be a great combo
By Dan
June 20, 2007 8:27 AM | Link to this
I would miss Munson as would most, and would like to hear him do one more season, but no one could blame the guy for stepping down due to health concerns. That said, I wouldn’t mind hearing Matt Robinson call Dawg games. A former Dawg QB with ample experience doing Jax Jaguar broadcasts, he would be a good one to take over when Munson retires.
By augustadog@aol.com
June 20, 2007 8:35 AM | Link to this
I broke a metal, steel chair when I read Munson may step down. He is the voice of the Dawgs. I think Jeff Dantzler would be an excellent replacement. He is articulate, humorous, and a true Dawg Fan…….. God bless Larry Munson.
By Mookie
June 20, 2007 8:36 AM | Link to this
Dawg fans we knew this day might come and what a sad day> Larry is UGA football!!! Scott Howard is the next puppy and it is time for him to start another era. Scott has UGA in his heart and would do a excellent job in my opinion.(MAYBE lARRY CAN DO JUST THE HOME GAMES)
By augustadog@aol.com
June 20, 2007 8:36 AM | Link to this
I broke a metal, steel chair when I read Munson may step down. He is the voice of the Dawgs. I think Jeff Dantzler would be an excellent replacement. He is articulate, humorous, and a true Dawg Fan…….. God bless Larry Munson.
By Andrew Miller
June 20, 2007 8:40 AM | Link to this
Jeff Dantzler is an exciting baseball play by play guy who paints a great picture. He loves the dogs and knows his UGA history. I would love to see Jeff in Larry’s chair and Scott Howard doing color. It would be a reverse of their basketball duties, which I think would be cool. JD all the way!
By gdawginkalamazoo
June 20, 2007 8:40 AM | Link to this
I read that headline this morning and it hit me so hard that I broke my chair. It’s a leather high back office chair heavily padded. Brown. That’s where Larry would take you during a game. Somewhere else for a brief moment when all of the excitement is right there in front of you. Somewhere that would make that moment stay with you for a lifetime.
Larry is an artist that starts out with a blank canvas every Saturday and using only Red and Black he comes up with a masterpiece. We are lucky and blessed to have you on our team Larry, God Bless!
By BlueMoon
June 20, 2007 8:41 AM | Link to this
Brad Nessler
By JRDAWGMAN
June 20, 2007 8:45 AM | Link to this
There will never be another Munson even for all his gaffs and miss reads we still love him. If Larry goes its time to come in with a whole new team yes Loren must go also.
By American Toothpick
June 20, 2007 8:48 AM | Link to this
No one will ever truly replace Larry Munson. But the cold, hard reality is, someone will have to.
Scott Howard is the only person I would consider doing the play-by-play. He is a “homer” but he is also an excellent broadcaster. Howard also has that “thing” about his voice that all good - great broadcaster’s have. He has a tone, ring about it that stays with you and the energy to go along with it is undeniable.
Howard is a professional that brings a proven track record and an unquestionable love for the school. I also like Belue on the color and let’s find someone to replace Loran on the sideline. I’d rather listen to Uga bark back a message to Scott than endure more of Loran’s “insightful” musings.
By lakedawg
June 20, 2007 8:50 AM | Link to this
Larry is legendary, and if he needs to retire, I would love to see him at least do a “farewell” season, even if it’s just for home games. Scott Howard is the obvious replacement. If you listen to Dawgs basketball games, you know what I’m talking about. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Larry.
By KennesawDawg
June 20, 2007 8:51 AM | Link to this
Losing Munson in the booth is a lot like having our “hearts ripped right out”. The announcer who “picks them up and stuffs them back in” has an almost impossible job to do. Most of the people who have posted a comment understand that Munson is more than just an announcer, he is the voice of the Dawgs and the heart of Georgia pride.
The naysayers and Munson haters just don’t get it. Some aren’t true football fans, others are Tech fans, and some lack the sense of pride and heart that make the Georgia fanbase so passionate and devoted. Since long before I entered this world, Larry Munson has instilled that passion and pride in the Georgia faithful. His voice has been our heart and soul time and again. Our hearts have soared when Munson introduced Georgia to Herschel Walker “My God a Freshmen!”; when Munson told Lindsay Scott to “Run Lindsay Run!”; when “Old Lady Luck saved our whatchamacallits” on the goal line at Auburn; and when we “stepped on their face with a hobnail boot and broke their nose” at Tennessee. Our hearts skipped a beat when Munson pleaded with the defense to “hunker it down one more time” against Auburn; When David Green found Michael Johnson in the back of the endzone against Auburn; and the numerous times some opponent has made a late drive to “break our hearts” and one miracle after another has saved us.
The great calls Larry Munson has made over the years are innumerable. His negativity in the pre-game is at times a little over the top, but when the Dawgs are on a roll, and Munson gets going, nothing tops that passion and excitement. Our heartbeat increases, our eyes widen and we all yell a little louder for the Dawgs when Larry Munson is tellin’ us how a Dawg just made a “heckuva” catch or run.
It would be selfish on our part to ask Larry Munson to sacrifice his health and his time to give us one more year of his hallowed voice. It will be missed, and our hearts will break some when another voice takes over the play-by-play. But broken hearts mend, and there will always be a big place in our hearts for Larry Munson
By KennesawDawg
June 20, 2007 8:51 AM | Link to this
Losing Munson in the booth is a lot like having our “hearts ripped right out”. The announcer who “picks them up and stuffs them back in” has an almost impossible job to do. Most of the people who have posted a comment understand that Munson is more than just an announcer, he is the voice of the Dawgs and the heart of Georgia pride.
The naysayers and Munson haters just don’t get it. Some aren’t true football fans, others are Tech fans, and some lack the sense of pride and heart that make the Georgia fanbase so passionate and devoted. Since long before I entered this world, Larry Munson has instilled that passion and pride in the Georgia faithful. His voice has been our heart and soul time and again. Our hearts have soared when Munson introduced Georgia to Herschel Walker “My God a Freshmen!”; when Munson told Lindsay Scott to “Run Lindsay Run!”; when “Old Lady Luck saved our whatchamacallits” on the goal line at Auburn; and when we “stepped on their face with a hobnail boot and broke their nose” at Tennessee. Our hearts skipped a beat when Munson pleaded with the defense to “hunker it down one more time” against Auburn; When David Green found Michael Johnson in the back of the endzone against Auburn; and the numerous times some opponent has made a late drive to “break our hearts” and one miracle after another has saved us.
The great calls Larry Munson has made over the years are innumerable. His negativity in the pre-game is at times a little over the top, but when the Dawgs are on a roll, and Munson gets going, nothing tops that passion and excitement. Our heartbeat increases, our eyes widen and we all yell a little louder for the Dawgs when Larry Munson is tellin’ us how a Dawg just made a “heckuva” catch or run.
It would be selfish on our part to ask Larry Munson to sacrifice his health and his time to give us one more year of his hallowed voice. It will be missed, and our hearts will break some when another voice takes over the play-by-play. But broken hearts mend, and there will always be a big place in our hearts for Larry Munson
By GatorFan
June 20, 2007 8:52 AM | Link to this
F OFF DAWG CATCHER - Yeah, when we think about UGA, all we can think about is that you have more all time wins! HA! UGA has the series lead because of a bunch of wins before everyone had electricity. What is UGA’s win % over the last SEVENTY years (notice I did not say 20)? .485
And by the way, it is “you’re” not “your” (insert UGA education joke here).
By Bob Walser
June 20, 2007 8:56 AM | Link to this
Larry should do one more year if his health permits as a grand farewell tour.
As for the new (nobody can “replace” Larry) play=by-play guy, Scott Howard should be the man. He is a Georgia grad and does a great job with men’s basketball. Jeff Danzler would be a good choice for the color commentator.
By godawg
June 20, 2007 8:57 AM | Link to this
Scott Howard and Jeff Dantzler are a no-brainer. Speaking of no-brainers, maybe it’s time for Loran to step down too and get a sexy-sounding airhead down on the sidelines…
By Non Dwag
June 20, 2007 9:01 AM | Link to this
As a non dawg, I have only heard Larry call games over the past few years. I think he adds more to the UGA “experience” as a personality than as an announcer. I’m not sure what he was like years ago, but he just can’t keep up with the game. His use of “we” and “They” drives me crazy. I have no problem with him being a homer. The best college football announcer was as big of a homer as they get (Bob Ufer at Michigan). Larry says things like “Their guy ran to the right and our guy tackled him”. Who ran to the right? Who tackled him? On radio, we don’t know if you don’t tell us!
The man is 84 years old so I’m not slamming him, it just seem to be time to move on for both him and UGA.
By AP
June 20, 2007 9:02 AM | Link to this
please don’t let it be Neil Hondo Williamson. He’s horrible.
By Herb
June 20, 2007 9:02 AM | Link to this
Thank God, I have been miserable hearing his voice every fall since Lindsay stinking Scott. Have a happy retirement Larry, and may Georgia continue its struggles with National Champion Florida.
By Thrasher Ryan
June 20, 2007 9:04 AM | Link to this
Buck Belue, Scott Howard, Loran Smith would be good fits. However, no one can replace the great Larry Munson. Go Dawgs!
By UGA ODAWG
June 20, 2007 9:06 AM | Link to this
Is there any way we can allow only UGA fans to post? These losers that have nothing better to do but bash the best college football announcer that ever lived need to get a life. I hope Munson does what is best for his health. I hope Scott Howard does get the job, but I am not sure about Belue. It’s a little too much about him no matter what he is talking about.
By AthensBrave
June 20, 2007 9:07 AM | Link to this
JEFF DANTZLER!!!!!!
By allen
June 20, 2007 9:09 AM | Link to this
the only true bulldog other than Dan Magill…..Jeff Dantzler
By Twilb Dawg
June 20, 2007 9:12 AM | Link to this
Georgia games will NEVER be the same!! I have taken my walkman with me for years to the UGA games to listen to Munson’s play-by-play. I will truly miss his voice and his wonderful abilities!!!
As for who should “Replace” Munson (I say “Replace”, b/c NO ONE can replace him), I say give Buck a shot. I truly enjoy to listen to him on 680 the Fan every afternoon and he already is near and dear to us UGA fans.
By scott
June 20, 2007 9:15 AM | Link to this
“JD”……”JEFF DANTZLER”
By Oatdawg
June 20, 2007 9:15 AM | Link to this
Howard and Dantzler.
By Non Dwag
June 20, 2007 9:17 AM | Link to this
UGA ODAWG— There seem to be plenty of Dwag fans that don’t like him too.
By Dawg catcher
June 20, 2007 9:17 AM | Link to this
DEAR F OFF DAWG CATCHER.
THANKS FOR PROVING MY POINT ABOUT HOW WASHED UP ALL OF THE GA NATION IS. YOU ARE AS INBRED AS THEY COME. THANK YOU FOR DISPLAYING THE TRUE IGNORANCE OF UGA FANS. HAVENT WON A TITLE SINCE ‘80?? THATS TOO BAD. I GUESS ALL THE GOOD TEAMS AND THE CHAMPIONSHIPS STILL BELONG IN THE SUNSHINE STATE. 5 FOR MIAMI, 2 FOR FLORIDA, 1 FOR FSU, I KNOW YOU GUYS CANT COUNT, BUT THAT MAKES A TOTAL OF 8 CHAMPIONSHIPS! GOOD RIDDANCE TO LARRY’S OLD A*, AND TO THE RACIST, IGNORANT, FEEBLE MINDED UGA FANS AS WELL. I HOPE YOU NEVER WIN ANOTHER GAME. WATCHING YOU GUYS LOSE TO VANDY IS PRICELESS!! KEEP IT UP DAWG!!!
By Munson Fan
June 20, 2007 9:18 AM | Link to this
Scott Howard will have to step in when the sad time comes. No one else is as deserving. The man has paid his dues.
By Adam
June 20, 2007 9:22 AM | Link to this
No one will ever “replace” Larry. And, for all of you posting hateful comments about him, be warned, Gov. Perdue is preparing to revoke your GA citizenship right now. Remember, Larry does BOTH color and PBP - you need two guys to fill his shoes! Buck is the only logical choice for color and Scott will do fine with the PBP. Just please stop the hate postings toward our legend Larry and have a little respect for a great talent and true class act.
By Bill
June 20, 2007 9:23 AM | Link to this
You know, I have feared this news for some time now that Larry Munson would silence his “Legendary voice of the Georgia Bulldogs”. How do you replace Larry Munson? You don’t. You simply hire his replacement and move on. Larry has been incredible over his many years and it is quite an emotional time for all DAWG fans. I know we all share the same hope that Larry makes the best decision for him and his family. If he does decide to retire, I wish him many more happy years as the #1 DAWG fan! Larry Munson, you will never be forgotten. We all love you, Larry!!
By JB
June 20, 2007 9:25 AM | Link to this
BUCK BELUE and Scott Howard
By Tal Talmadge
June 20, 2007 9:29 AM | Link to this
When our family dog Munson passed away last year it became even more clear that this day was near. It will hurt bad not to have Larry calling the Dawgs. Living in Athens has allowed me the opportunity to listen to Jeff Danzler every day and he is a true DAWG. Buck is in my opinion the top sports radio guy in the area. Jeff and Buck would be ALL DAWG. Whoever comes in better be ready to call a title run in 2008.
By DAWGMA
June 20, 2007 9:30 AM | Link to this
God I HATE flori-duh fans.
I’d like to see Brad Nessler and Ron Franklin myself.
Wishful thinking…Keith Jackson since he was born in GA.
By MariettaDawg
June 20, 2007 9:31 AM | Link to this
Hey, lojak777, regarding your comment above:
By lojak777
June 19, 2007 7:02 PM | Link to this
Ga fans won’t accept this, but Larry is soooo overrated its not even funny. His actual description of the game is horrible. Sure, he can be entertaining. But his job is to desribe the game as if you weren’t there. His normal description of a play—“the quarterback hands off to the tail for 5,6 ,7 on first down-then says “second and 8” just doesn’t get it. Good bye larry.
Hey a*******hole,
the tackle jumped offsides on 1st and 10.
By Scott
June 20, 2007 9:37 AM | Link to this
BRAD NESSLER
By Steve
June 20, 2007 9:37 AM | Link to this
Munson should have retired years ago. He’s only embarrassed himself in recent years by his play calling. UGA needs an announcer that I can actually follow the game with instead of trying to decipher what he meant.
By WSP Dawg
June 20, 2007 9:38 AM | Link to this
Jeff Dantzler!
By Doug
June 20, 2007 9:38 AM | Link to this
If you’re going outside, there’s a top-notch guy at Texas A & M. Prior top A & M, he did Baylor football for a time.
There’s nobody that can come close to calling a game like Munson. I’ve been in Texas for 30 years; I remember Munson from the 60’s and 70’s while living in Atlanta. The best ever.
An Auburn grad - 1965.
By DAWGMA
June 20, 2007 9:40 AM | Link to this
flori-duh fans are just haters. They are just upset because no one knows who their announcer is while Larry is a legend all across the nation.
I hope he stays at least through this year so he can call the game winner against flori-duh and go out on a high note.
By BTUGADOG
June 20, 2007 9:41 AM | Link to this
Jeff Dantzler is THE man for the job! Period! Let Scott continue to do color.
Please, God, NO BUCK!!!
Thanks Larry. The memories are WAY too many to even begin to type. But, please do one more year so that you can go out in style, with people around the league having the opportunity to say thanks.
And, Evans, NAME THE BOOTH AFTER HIM on the last home game of 07.
Barry in Kennesaw!
By DAWGMA
June 20, 2007 9:45 AM | Link to this
Thanks Doug. You have class unlike Flori-duh fans.
By HC
June 20, 2007 9:47 AM | Link to this
I have and always will hate the Georgia Bulldawgs. Having said that, Larry Munson is a treasure. Even when the dawgs are beating one of my teams, I enjoy listening to Munson’s calls. He is truly one of a kind and will be sorely missed not only by the dawg faithful but by their rival fans as well. Here’s to you Mr. Munson. Get well soon.
By DAWGMA
June 20, 2007 9:58 AM | Link to this
FLORIDUH WASN’T EVEN RELEVANT UNTIL SPURRIER BECAME THE HEAD COACH. YOU HAVE 20 YEARS OF HISTORY.
UGA-OVER A HUNDRED YEARS.
GET OVER IT.
YOU ARE ON AN UPSWING NOW BUT IT WILL END.
“WHAT GOES UP, MUST COME DOWN.”
By keyth
June 20, 2007 10:03 AM | Link to this
My dream candidates are Vern Lundquist, Keith Jackson, Brad Nessler. It’s going to be impossible to replace Munson.
By keyth
June 20, 2007 10:03 AM | Link to this
My dream candidates are Vern Lundquist, Keith Jackson, Brad Nessler. It’s going to be impossible to replace Munson.
By keyth
June 20, 2007 10:03 AM | Link to this
My dream candidates are Vern Lundquist, Keith Jackson, Brad Nessler. It’s going to be impossible to replace Munson.
By russ
June 20, 2007 10:03 AM | Link to this
I believe I heard that Chip Caray would be in the running when the job finally came open. As far as really “replacing” Larry, that my dear friends, will never happen.
By Dr. Carl
June 20, 2007 10:04 AM | Link to this
My choices (in order) when a change is unavoidable:
Larry, we need you “one more time” for the ‘Dawgs!
By RK
June 20, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this
Let’s face it - no one can replace Munson. But he’s 84 years old for Christ’s sake!! If he has to go, let him leave in peace.
By jaybird
June 20, 2007 10:08 AM | Link to this
I’m not a Georgia fan, but Munson is absolutely irreplaceable. I think he is the top college football radio play by play announcer ever (along with former LSU play by play man John Ferguson).
Although he is definitely a homer, I’m fine with it because Munson’s knowledge of the game is so obvious to any listener during a Georgia broadcast. (“It’s getting late, reaaally, reaaally late, Georgia trails by three and some how, some way the Junkyard Dawgs have to force a punt, even though they’ve been pushed around all day”).
Munson’s ability to tell it like it is, whether the Dawgs are playing great, mediocre, or horribly has always given him credibility with Georgia fans and fans like me who can take or leave the Dawgs.
One can argue that Munson has certainly been the most visible figure ever in Georgia athletics because he has been the one constant voice over the Georgia airwaves for 40 years.
Even though Georgia athletics would not be what they are without icons like Dooley and Magill, Munson has the been one person whose opinion that Bulldog fans could count on hearing on every autumn Saturday in regard to Georgia’s most high profile sport.
Personally, I would like to see Munson make a farewell tour during the 2007 season (health permitting) and have a chance to let thousands of Georgia fans honor him for the listening enjoyment he has provided them for so long.
For almost every Georgia football fan that is 55 years old or less, Munson is the only voice they have ever known and I must say that all of you should consider yourselves extremely lucky.
Plus, a final farewell season would allow Georgia officials plenty of time to make a decision on Larry’s replacement without having to rush into it.
By 86 GOPGator
June 20, 2007 10:12 AM | Link to this
When one thinks of SEC football, you think of all the great teams, rivals, traditions and yes….the voices of the game. Larry Munson is indeed a true and unique voice of Georgia football and the SEC.
First and foremost, I am a Gator fan. However, I must admit, when our two school gather on the banks of the St. John River for the annual “World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party”, I turn the dial and listen to Larry call the game. He is Georgia Football!
I first listened to him call the games as a six year old child when my Dad (UGA Class of 47)listened to his beloved Dawgs on the radio. Later, My dad and I would attend the annual Florida-Georgia game together. I did not miss a game for 37 straight years (my father died in 1999) until last year. It was hard to break tradition, but I look forward to attending next year’s game and begining a new streak. When Larry hangs up the mike for the last time (if he hadn’t already done so) it will be hard to say goodbye. Old streaks end and new traditions begin.
For years, the Voice of the Gators was a person by the name of Ottis Boggs. When he retired, we wondered who was going to replace him. It took a few years until we discovered Mic Hubbert — “Oh My!”
I hope that, health permitting, that Larry Munson will get to call more Georgia football games in the future. If not, thanks for the memories…but I must say that I enjoyed the last 17 years of him calling the Florida - Georgia game rather than my first 20 years of him calling this game.
Remember Dawg fans….there will be somebody to succeed Larry in the booth but never will anybody be able to replace him.
(P.S. Maybe you can see if Coach Goff is interested….)
By Frank
June 20, 2007 10:16 AM | Link to this
I grew up listening to Larry since 1980, heard the call live as a 12 year old when Herschel ran over the Tennessee linebacker. I have always listened to Larry on the radio and muted the TV when at home. He is an icon of UGA football. However, I have noticed in the last couple of years that he has become less melodramatic, less excited about his playcalling, deferring to other broadcasters around him to paint the picture. He will always be one of my favorite sports broadcasters, up there with Skip and Pete for the Braves. At the very least, it is time for him to cut back some, focus on the time he has left on this earth with his family. I like the idea of home games only, if his health is up to it. I respect the man for who he is, and would miss him dearly, but “a man has to know his limitations”, especially at his age and health status. Thank you Larry for dragging me through adolescence and into adulthood every fall weekend with football commentary that brought images and plays to life in my head I will never forget. I am sure we will all be praying for you and the decisions you will be making soon.
By Dbow
June 20, 2007 10:20 AM | Link to this
Who is the fool that wants Wes Durham? You have to listen to about 10 minutes of a GT game just to find out what the score is - same with the Falcons. This guy is terrible! No excitement at all. How about Chip Carey? Scott Howard might be most deserving of a chance.
By Dawgeared
June 20, 2007 10:22 AM | Link to this
For the morons complaining about Munson being a “homer”, would you have preferred a calm “Touchdown, Lindsay Scott” or “for a Freshman, that Herschel Walker sure runs tough”, or “these Georgia fans sure are excited” or “Kevin Butler made a really long kick to win the game”. Does he miss a few or get few incorrect? Yes. But,who is better at the big moment?
I grew up on Munson. I have memorized all the great calls. The voice of my youth is Larry. I was 9 years old in 1980 and when I hear those calls, I remember sitting on floor of my home listening with my Family to no other sound than the old stereo turned up. I will be devasted when the news is official, but time marches on. All we can hope for in the replacement is a unique voice with a flair for the dramatic and an intense fan’s love for the DAWGS.
By DAWGMA
June 20, 2007 10:24 AM | Link to this
Thank you GOPGator. You are one of the few gator fans with any class.
By mpd
June 20, 2007 10:27 AM | Link to this
i think spurrier or tuberville would be excellent replacements….
By Tucker Tiger
June 20, 2007 10:27 AM | Link to this
John Ferguson at LSU, John Forney at Alabama, John Ward at Tennessee, and Caywood Ledford at Kentucky were far better at play-by-play than Larry Munson. What Munson has done better is to maintain the link to the past when the Bulldogs were legitimate contenders in the SEC. I vote for Scott Howard.
By Theo
June 20, 2007 10:27 AM | Link to this
As a ‘98 grad of the University, I hate to see Larry leave. Although his calls have diminished in recent years, his style was a fantastic throwback to the years when people calling games A) actually cared about what they were calling, and B) were gifted with enough vocabulary and style to make any contest heard seem like a life-or-death situation. Larry may have been many things, but boring was never one of them.
And if you want your games to be souless, corporate, sleep-inducing affairs, keep right on pushing for Buck Belue and Matt Stewart. And while you’re at it, tack on Belue’s arrogant jerk of a radio pal, Kincaid - nothing like a Yankee who seems to resent living in the South offering commentary on a culture that completely escapes him. I don’t always catch every game (if I can’t listen, then I go online for the recap) even if they’re televised - so I bust my butt to find friends that TiVoed it, and watch it there. I WILL NOT WATCH THE CSS REPLAY BECAUSE OF STEWART AND BELUE! And if that became the permanent arrangement…dear Lord I might have to give up UGA radio broadcasts.
My vote, and call me a traitor if you want, would be for Wes Durham. And if you can’t get Wes, get Scott Howard. They have very similar styles, are thoroughly prepared, have enthusiasm and personality, as well as some dang good pipes.
By Mr. Hoople
June 20, 2007 10:35 AM | Link to this
Replacing Larry is the wrong word as no one can replace him and I hope he can continue. The smoothest, best choice is a voice we’re all use to hearing and that’s Scott Howard. You won’t get many complaints on him. I’ve listened to him do basketball and have enjoyed his play by play. He’s a homer. For color I’ve been thinking Hondo Williamson but if he’s not interested, Belue would work fine for the Dawg Nation. If you go with an outsider for play by play you’ll spend countless energy hours defending your decision. Go Dawgs! Go Larry!
By JY
June 20, 2007 10:36 AM | Link to this
Anybody but Jeff Dantzler. He will crash and burn trying to be “Larry”. Which is what he has always tried to do. Which is an insult to Munson.
By 86GOPGator
June 20, 2007 10:43 AM | Link to this
DAWGMA
When both my Mom and Dad went to the University of Georgia….as well as my father’s family ( a very long time ago)gave some of the original land in Clarke County that is now part of the old campus…in addition to I married a Georgia Bulldog and her family are Georgia Bulldogs…well, you see the point, I’ve got no choice but to make Georgia my SECOND favorite team. In all seriousness, I love to watch UGA football and listen to Munson…a truly enjoyable part of my football saturdays!(Thanks ESPN Gameplan!)I hope Georgia wins every game except the one against Florida.
I agree with an early posting that your AD needs to name the booth after Munson and your boosters should erect a statute of Munson — as he would be calling a Georgia game — at Sanford Stadium. That way, all future Georgia fans will be able to ask their fathers and grandfathers about who Larry Munson was and what he meant to Georgia football. You have similar tributes to past UGAs as well as a statute of former UGA President Sanford in your stadium. Start the effort and add to another symbol of Georgia football and the legacy of what has taken place between the Hedges!
Good luck in 2007 …may you win all but one game!…and yes, I hope the good Lord will allow Larry to call the games and receive the tributes he deserves from around the league!
By oldtimedawg
June 20, 2007 10:46 AM | Link to this
Lauren Smith needs to retire also. He is an embarrassment to the radio crew.
By mariettajjj
June 20, 2007 10:50 AM | Link to this
Neil “HONDO” Williamson will be the next voice of the Bulldogs. Mark it down! He will do the hiring for WSB radio. If he wants the job, he will hire himself!
By Terry YOung
June 20, 2007 10:50 AM | Link to this
Knowing no one could adequately replace Larry. I believe a good candidate would be Buck Belue. Buck, like Larry would certainly do the football commentary justice, and “Larry like”, Buck comes across as your friend and he is on your side, the BulllDog Nation….besides Larry’s legendary calls of the game, Larry makes you feel like he is talking directly to the fan…. UGA, consider Buck Belue…..I wish and pray good health for Larry. Thanks, Terry Young, Columbus, GA.
By scott
June 20, 2007 10:51 AM | Link to this
Scott Howard should be the man, he does a great job……UGA should hire Brian Burke from 106.3 WGMK in southwest GA as the #2 man….if you have heard him, you would agree.
By Rick
June 20, 2007 10:58 AM | Link to this
Larry is the BEST ANNOUNCER EVER IN ANY SPORT! I always listen to him no matter what the score is. There is noone that can replace him, and I hate to think of who the bigwigs are considering to take Larry’s seat. I still have all of his old tapes going back to 1966, and I am glad I have those to fall back on. The university needs to pay tribute to him in a huge way, like adding his name to the stadium, or whatever. GOD BLESS YOU, LARRY!
By Gary
June 20, 2007 11:02 AM | Link to this
Lindsay Scott!” Lindsay Scott!” Lindsay Scott!” Who can forget that call? Sure he’s 84 now and doesn’t have the energy he once had, but if you grew up on Georgia football like I did in the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s, there’s noone better. Have you heard Florida’s guy, he’s horrible and that’s an established program that just won a national championship. Eli Gold at Alabama is ok but still not in the same league. Gene Deckerhoff at FSU has a great voice and comes closest to generating the home crowd excitement of college football. But Larry Munson is in a class by himself. Since the “Appleby to Washington” call, Larry Munson “is” Georgia Football. Sorry to see you go you Hairy Dawg. We’ll miss you.
By greg
June 20, 2007 11:03 AM | Link to this
Larry brother your a legend you always be remembered for your homerism and your loyalty to UGA not to mention your great calls. But brother there comes a time in life when its time to step away and enjoy the few years we have left with family and friends because it just goes by too quick. It pains me to say that because I grew up in your “golden era” and I think you were one of the best things that could have happened to our program when you came along. But now you have come to another turn in life and its golden too but called the golden years (even though from what I hear its not too golden, ha ha). Take time for yourself you’ve earned Larry come to the games go to the club meetings but do it on your time brother.
AS 86GOPgator (nice post) of all people posted above I hope when you decide if this year or next or another the SEC will honor you around the league for your wonderful contributions.
Good luck whatever you choose brother and well see ya.
By dawgman1
June 20, 2007 11:13 AM | Link to this
Anybody Larry is just too old. He get’s confused on down, location on the field, yards gained, etc, etc, etc, etc. While he was great in his day, it was time to find a replacement about 3 years ago.
By Gdawg
June 20, 2007 11:19 AM | Link to this
think outside the box…..if larry leaves, give Derek and Old Dawg a chance [www.Dawgcast.net]
By Billy Strain
June 20, 2007 11:33 AM | Link to this
Larry!? Retiring!? Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!
Seriously,I know Larry ain’t a kid anymore, but who could take his place at the mic? If he goes through with this, there is going to be a serious vaccum to fill. And for the Bulldog Nation,gameday would never be the same.
Billy Strain
By Laughing at UGA fans
June 20, 2007 11:41 AM | Link to this
You hillbillies are clueless if you think Munson is some sort of broadcasting god. Dementia set in for Munson years ago, back when he did games for the Falcons…..Why do you think they cut him loose? He’s the worst broadcaster in big time college sports. He misses plays, mispronounces players names and has no idea what he is doing or where he is. You rednecks are so stuck on tradition that you will tolerate a doddering old man as the face of broadcast excellence…..Of course, why should I be surprised. You are the same delusional fans that think Georgia is a great program because they won a national title all the way back in 1980…..Keep dreaming….
By Jeff Hullinger
June 20, 2007 11:46 AM | Link to this
That job will be mine…Oh yes…..
By shane
June 20, 2007 11:52 AM | Link to this
you cannot replace a legend.i once was listening to the game on my way home from work,larry made the game sound so close and exciting [he hadn’t given the score],that i rushed home and turned on the tv.well it was a complete blow-out.uga had a huge lead.i watched for a few minutes and the subs came in,this was before the bcs and vince was too much a gentleman to run up the score.larry made a boring game sound exciting,thats how much talent he had.
By MaconDawg
June 20, 2007 12:00 PM | Link to this
You don’t replace Larry…you name him Georgia Announcer in Perpituity. If he’s able maybe he can do a couple of home games this year and maybe come by for a quarter or so as long as he wants…he’s earned it.
The press box should be named for him and a bust with Larry at the microphone with taped calls from the past should erected at the stadium.
Larry is one of a kind. I still remember exactly where I was when he made that call about a freshman running over Bill Bates.
By Bulldog Bob
June 20, 2007 12:03 PM | Link to this
Scott and JD. Belue is a great Bulldog but a terrible play-by-play guy. Scott does a great job with basketball and JD knows more about UGA sports (current and historical) than anyone other than the great man - Dan Magill. Both are UGA alums and both live in Athens. There are no better choices, period!
By atlborn
June 20, 2007 12:07 PM | Link to this
James Bates Jr. Georgia would be VERY wise to look at this guy!
By John
June 20, 2007 12:14 PM | Link to this
Two Words Buck & Walker
By mikefrombuckhead
June 20, 2007 12:16 PM | Link to this
I knew this day was coming an have dreaded it!Chip is intresting,Scott Howard,Neil Willamson maybe.Jeff to replace Loran yeah!It would take a very, very long time to get used to!This is as tough as impacted wisdom teeth.Man I gave up!You did to.My old friend you have meant so much to me,friends an country men.Erik and yourself are like family,from standing on the tracks in the 70s to being on top in 80s.The transion years after coach Dooley.You made better each and every time!God bless you!
By bob
June 20, 2007 12:18 PM | Link to this
Larry will be back for one more year so that he can finally call a national championship. We were robbed of the chance to hear him call the 1981 Sugar Bowl thanks to TV network contracts. Larry and the Dawgs will come full circle and win the title in New Orleans again.
By Steve Clark
June 20, 2007 12:22 PM | Link to this
All the way from Afghanistan, Ranger casts his vote for an old friend and great announcer Neil “Hondo” Williamson. Good Luck Neil!
By DawgMan
June 20, 2007 12:24 PM | Link to this
Munson himself has said he thinks Wes Durham is great. And wouldn’t it be great to steal Tech’s announcer away! :)
By GatorFan
June 20, 2007 12:32 PM | Link to this
DAWGMA - 100 years of history? Come on. You have one year of history (1980).
As GOPGator mentioned, our announcer is Mic (pronounced Mick) Hubbert. His signature phrase is “oh my” but lately, he has been saying “The Gators are the National Champions!” a lot.
I have nothing against Larry. He’s one of the all time greats. Great voice and you can not miss his love for the Dawgs, but his time as passed.
keyth Vern Ludquist? PLEASE hire him. I’d love to not have to listen to that moron on CBS.
Wait, aren’t you trying to replace an old senile guy? Why would you hire another?
By MB
June 20, 2007 12:35 PM | Link to this
Scott and Hondo definitely!
By Bill Lennedy
June 20, 2007 12:39 PM | Link to this
Scott Howard and Jeff Dantzler should be in the both calling the games.
By alodawg
June 20, 2007 12:59 PM | Link to this
Scott Howard, hands down. Have you ever heard him call a UGA basketball game? I don’t even like basketball that much, and I get pumped up when I hear him announce.
By DAWGMA
June 20, 2007 1:02 PM | Link to this
Gator Fan
Yes a 100 years of history. Look it up. It’s actually more but I just rounded off. Just because of the 80’ Nat’l C’ship doesn’t mean we don’t have tradition. Puh-leeze. You know it. If you have any intelligence, you know that we are one of the most storied programs in ALL of college football even if we don’t have all the c’ships that some do. We also have a nickname ” Tailback U.” What is Floriduh’s? I believe, and I haven’t looked recently that we are in the top 10 in all time wins. Again, that would be called history/tradition. Michigan is 1st and ND is 2nd. Are you gonna tell me that they don’t have tradition? Like I said earlier..FLA wasn’t even on the college football map till Spurrier arrived and you know it. Just because you knew of Fla as well as it’s alumnus doesn’t mean the rest of the country did. People HAVE and will alwyays KNOW of UGA football. Write it down.
“Oh My?” That’s original. I believe Dick Enberg has used that for years when desribing figure skating during the winter olympics.
Congrats on your more recent Nat’l Title. You got me there. Big Deal. I guess that means Half A* U (FSU) is better than us and has more history too. Like Floriduh, they were nothing till Bowden showed up in the 70’s. You may brag now that you have more history than FSU.
I do however agree with you on one thing… Verne Lundquist is horrible.
Maybe that will clear some things up for you.
By DAWGMA
June 20, 2007 1:09 PM | Link to this
I will be back to splain things after lunch.
By lisa
June 20, 2007 1:13 PM | Link to this
I love Larry Munson and when he retires it won’t be the same…he is Georgia football!!! However, Scott Howard would be a great choice for play-by-play and Jeff Dantzler color. Now if you want to get politically correct and let a girl in the booth I wouldn’t mind doing the color!
By Tigertown Jimmy
June 20, 2007 1:24 PM | Link to this
I’m a big Auburn guy but there is a radio guy over in Columbus, Georgia named DJ Jones who is pretty impressive. I liked his radio and TV talk show on ESPN2 and the way he does basketball and football games. He was great a few years ago with Auburn legend Jim Fyffe doing Arena football for the Columbus Wardogs.
By Tigertown Jimmy
June 20, 2007 1:24 PM | Link to this
I’m a big Auburn guy but there is a radio guy over in Columbus, Georgia named DJ Jones who is pretty impressive. I liked his radio and TV talk show on ESPN2 and the way he does basketball and football games. He was great a few years ago with Auburn legend Jim Fyffe doing Arena football for the Columbus Wardogs.
By NW Ga Dawg
June 20, 2007 1:28 PM | Link to this
Like Bob Hope: thanks for the memories, Larry. I can’t begin to convey what he has meant to this 46 year old who grew up listening to him. As I have always said, sure he’s a homer, but he’s OUR homer! Besides all of that, Larry is a quintessential broadcasting legend. He personally witnessed over half of the history of college football and can talk about it with wonderful recall. I know dozens of Vol fans and ALL of them have saluted Larry through the years. Some of them even chuckled at the hobnail boot—later. A friend said that if he’s been on the other side, Vol fans would kill for him. ‘Nuff said ‘bout that.
Please “Hunker it down one more time,” Larry.
PS- when we’re talking about someone or something as hallowed as Larry Munson, is there ANY way of blocking idiots and haters, AJC?!
By DAWGMA
June 20, 2007 1:35 PM | Link to this
Lisa
If you’re hot,I’m down for anything you’ve got to say.
By GreenvilleDawg
June 20, 2007 1:39 PM | Link to this
Over the last five years, I have been listening to former UGA QB Preston Jones do play by play for one of the local high school football networks and he does an outstanding job. He has a great voice and provides tremendous insight from his QB perspective from his playing days on the college and pro level. He is very professional while bringing a “homer” attitude to his broadcasts. I think Scott Howard would be the likely choice to replace Larry however a former UGA QB with Jones’ experience to paint an excellent picture would be a good choice. Also, he and Damon Evans were teammates and Damon made switching from Dooley a easy transistion.
By ChampDawg
June 20, 2007 1:45 PM | Link to this
Is Keith Jackson still broadcasting? He would be good.
Larry has been GREAT. His passion and love for the game and UGA and the emotion he brings to the broadcast far overshadow any imperfections he may have had as a broadcaster and commentator.
I too would like to see another “homer”.
By DAWGMA
June 20, 2007 1:57 PM | Link to this
Keith Jackson still broadcasts but only for the PAC-10.
I like the way you are thinking though. He is from GA.
By mexdawg
June 20, 2007 2:06 PM | Link to this
this is a very sad day for this old dawg.as a kid i grew up listening to munson on a transistor radio long before they had 15 games on tv each week.i remember his first georgia game.he’s a legend,a treasure that can’t be replaced.larry you will always be the voice of the dawgs as far as i am concerned.i hope you come back for the 2007 season so we can have a chance to honnor you at one of the games.maybe put you and coach dooley in a convertible and ride you around the stadium at halftime of the auburn game.i would love to hear the student section chanting DAMN GOOD DAWGS.also i would love to see the football team dedicate the florida game to munson and send him out with one last victory at the cocktail party.what a toast that would be.larry adios amigo we’re gonna miss ya.
By kerry
June 20, 2007 2:23 PM | Link to this
Scott with Jeff filling Scott’s old role. They are awesome together.
By Glenn
June 20, 2007 2:53 PM | Link to this
First, there will never be an equal replacement for Larry Munson. He is simply the best of all time.
However, when Larry does retire, I’d like to see a team that consists of at least Scott Howard and Jeff Dantzler. Scott has a great radio voice and there is no one that knows more about Georgia athletics than Jeff. Most importantly, both are Dawgs at heart…no outsiders please.
By Robert
June 20, 2007 3:03 PM | Link to this
Larry Munson to me is like a storyteller and teacher.I have listen to Mr. Munson since the 4th quarter of the 1979 Auburn game and enjoyed his calls for 27 years. I live in Pickens,S.C. near Clemson. On those fall Saturdays, I am listening to Mr. Munson.
I love it when he talks about the old days of football,mainly during those periods between 1935 to 1970, because I enjoy learning about the history of the game I enjoy in the fall.I might be the only 43 year old male who enjoy listening to games on radio than looking at it on T.V. I am going to miss listening to him when he retire. I remember last fall when he was talking to Boortz about his health problems. If I was Mr.Munson’s doctor, I would give him this advice,”Larry, it is your call and have the time of your life while on this earth.The lake is calling and the 7p.m movie is about to start.Also, the booth like to hear your voice one more time”.
Scott Howard would be a good choice. The state of Georgia is bless to have a lot of good play by play voices.
By jackson
June 20, 2007 3:07 PM | Link to this
Buck Belue and Scott Howard are the team to replace Munson!
By jackson
June 20, 2007 3:08 PM | Link to this
Buck Belue and Scott Howard are the team to replace Munson!
By jackson
June 20, 2007 3:08 PM | Link to this
Buck Belue and Scott Howard are the team to replace Munson!
By jackson
June 20, 2007 3:08 PM | Link to this
Buck Belue and Scott Howard are the team to replace Munson!
By Bayou Tiger
June 20, 2007 3:13 PM | Link to this
Larry Munson is / was great for colege football. God bless him and all SEC fans should wish him nothing but the best. For you Florida fans, these send-offs are called “A Touch of Class.”
By Bayou Tiger
June 20, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this
Larry Munson is / was great for colege football. God bless him and all SEC fans should wish him nothing but the best. For you Florida fans, these send-offs are called “A Touch of Class.”
By Bayou Tiger
June 20, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this
Larry Munson is / was great for colege football. God bless him and all SEC fans should wish him nothing but the best. For you Florida fans, these send-offs are called “A Touch of Class.”
By Bayou Tiger
June 20, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this
Larry Munson is / was great for colege football. God bless him and all SEC fans should wish him nothing but the best. For you Florida fans, these send-offs are called “A Touch of Class.”
By Bayou Tiger
June 20, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this
Larry Munson is / was great for colege football. God bless him and all SEC fans should wish him nothing but the best. For you Florida fans, these send-offs are called “A Touch of Class.”
By Bayou Tiger
June 20, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this
Larry Munson is / was great for colege football. God bless him and all SEC fans should wish him nothing but the best. For you Florida fans, these send-offs are called “A Touch of Class.”
By Bayou Tiger
June 20, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this
Larry Munson is / was great for colege football. God bless him and all SEC fans should wish him nothing but the best. For you Florida fans, these send-offs are called “A Touch of Class.”
By Bayou Tiger
June 20, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this
Larry Munson is / was great for colege football. God bless him and all SEC fans should wish him nothing but the best. For you Florida fans, these send-offs are called “A Touch of Class.”
By Bayou Tiger
June 20, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this
Larry Munson is / was great for colege football. God bless him and all SEC fans should wish him nothing but the best. For you Florida fans, these send-offs are called “A Touch of Class.”
By Bayou Tiger
June 20, 2007 3:14 PM | Link to this
Larry Munson is / was great for colege football. God bless him and all SEC fans should wish him nothing but the best. For you Florida fans, these send-offs are called “A Touch of Class.”
By Machel Forney
June 20, 2007 3:51 PM | Link to this
Scott Howard should be the first pick to come in behind Larry.
By TRISHA
June 20, 2007 3:55 PM | Link to this
BUCK BELUE!!!! HE IS SO DRY IT HURTS. ANYBODY WHO THINKS HE CAN BE THE ANSWER—LISTEN TO 680 THE FAN NEXT WEEK WHEN HE FLIES SOLO WITHOUT KINCIADE. IT IS PAINFUL.
By MilMan
June 20, 2007 4:07 PM | Link to this
I grew up listening to Larry. I joined the military and spent 26 years bouncing around listening to everybody else’s announcer. Now that I’m retired, I can honestly say no other team’s announcer can hold a candle to Larry Munson. He is the cream of the crop. Maybe it is time for him to go but I’m just plain greedy because I want at least one more year from him.
By J. Payne
June 20, 2007 4:11 PM | Link to this
I say Reggie Ball should get it….
By J. Payne
June 20, 2007 4:14 PM | Link to this
I think Reggie Ball should get it…
By Munson
June 20, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this
Munson needs to hit the blocking sled and DAWG UP.
By wmatlanta
June 20, 2007 4:48 PM | Link to this
Brad Nessler and his big voice is definitely the best available replacement for the legend.
By Don Dog
June 20, 2007 4:57 PM | Link to this
It is time for Munson to go, only one person with the voice, exciting personality and knows how to do the play calling, Jeff Dantzler, certainly none of the others qualify.
By 2008Dawg
June 20, 2007 5:09 PM | Link to this
If it’s time for Munson to go then we need BUCK!!! BUCK is the MAN!!!!
By Auburn Resident but GA Dawg
June 20, 2007 5:10 PM | Link to this
I like what Macon Dawg said … we all probably remember exactly where we were when we heard “Appleby to Washington,” “My God, he’s running over people,” and, of course, “Run, Lindsay, Run.” These memories kept us alive in the lean years. I live in Auburn, Alabama, so I’m pretty alone down here. But even the AU fans will acknowledge that Munson is the greatest.
Replacement? I’d never thought of it until I read it in an earlier comment, but I like Trev Albert. He was always picking the Dogs when he was with ESPN.
By Pitbull
June 20, 2007 5:30 PM | Link to this
CHUCK DOWDLE AND/OR BILL HARTMAN from WSB TV. Both are UGA alumni and Chuck played basketball at UGA, whill Bill’s father was Coach Hartman, who coached UGA kickers for years.
They are both polished and experienced and UGA alums.
By doug
June 20, 2007 5:37 PM | Link to this
at first i thought his comment about not doing road games was a ploy to help scott howard. it would give howard a leg up for one year, then larry would retire. but then i heard larry had fallen. i fell a couple of times while walking, and you will slow down a lot, use a cane or a walker, whatever you have to do to keep it from happening again. he fell in the bathroom, and i am nowhere near in that much trouble. i think he is just hopeful he can finish out the season with home games.
By Dawg1982
June 20, 2007 5:57 PM | Link to this
Munson during the “Golden Years” when I attended UGA…was simply AWESOME; however Neil Williamson would be a great replacement. GO HONDO!!!
By Nodawg
June 20, 2007 7:30 PM | Link to this
Put that senile dinosaur out to pasture.
By Chuck Uga
June 20, 2007 10:55 PM | Link to this
I figured there would be some idiotic replies, and I was right. Only a crack head would suggest Wes Durham and his limited vocabulary, and Buck Belue is not going to work. I LOVE Scott Howard and Jeff Dantzler as options. Chip Caray sounds good. I just hope we don’t end up with a loser like that UT guy that replaced John Ward or that pansie that announces Florida games. FSU has a TERRIFIC announcer…we can only hope for somebody that good. Otherwise, I will leave my radio at home.
By Chuck Uga
June 20, 2007 10:57 PM | Link to this
BILL HARTMAN IS AN EXCELLENT SUGGESTION!
By Dustin Bales
June 20, 2007 11:09 PM | Link to this
MR.Larry was the best play by play guys they ever where but i hate to say it but it is time to step down. But how bout give us one more year Larry. Thanks for everything you have done you will be miss. I think that scott an jeff should take over for larry they would be a great team. Bye LARRY
By MPY Dawg
June 21, 2007 11:29 AM | Link to this
I think Scott Howard & Jeff Dantzler deserve a shot if they do good job on the road games then were set, end of the story. If not then we’ll know we need to look around. I also think it’s time for Lauren to retire as well & I think either Buck Blue or Kevin Butler would be a good fits to replace him. Honndo could do that role as well but keep him out of the booth.
However if the trial run fails then we need look around. Here’s my rundown of some of the options mentioned & some I thought off:
Wes Durham -I’ve always said if you want a good quality announcer to replace Larry, Wes would be good but with the politics involved he’s not coming to UGA, he’ll end up replacing his dad an UNC.
Brad Nessler - The money wouldn’t be right but he might take less to be home more often. Ron Franklin – Great on ESPN & would love to have him but money would be the issue again. Chip Carrey - I’d love to have him but would he be willing to leave the braves &\or could he do them until football started? If WSB still had the Braves then yes, but how it stands now I don’t think so. Verne Lundquist – CBS should replace him so why would we want him, plus he’s retirement age as well, if were going to move on it needs to be with someone that’s can be here a few years Dave Neal - Would be a good choice but I think he likes doing the SEC games to much & wouldn’t want to be tied to one school. Plus he could move up to CBS or ESPN eventually which is what I think he’s aiming for. Bob Neal – would be a good interim gap filler in for then next 5 to 10 years. Matt Stewart, Jeff Hullinger, Bill Hartman or Chuck Dowdel, Randy Waterman – Let’s be serious! NO WAY, any of these guys need to be anywhere near the UGA announce booth. Matt needs to go from the CSS broadcast as it is. John Kenncade & Buck Blue – 680 is pushing this on there morning show, Buck might be good as color or sideline guy but he doesn’t need to bring John with him. Kenncade is good at attacking to cover up his faults or to stir up emotions we don’t need his kind associated with UGA not even to replace Matt Stewart on CSS.
Maybe there’s an announcer out there somewhere at another school like Larry & Wes were at Vandy that would be a good fit. There’s not going to be another Larry so let’s just find a great play by play guy that can’t paint the picture