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By bulldogbubba

September 22, 2008 6:27 PM | Link to this

Scott Howard and Jeff Dantzler as replacements.Eric Zeier should stick to halftime and post game duties. Long Live Larry!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Mollie Bland

September 22, 2008 7:05 PM | Link to this

I am a “techie” but I still love Munson and he will be missed by UGA and Tech fans alike.

By BullDawg Rick

September 22, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this

I have listened to Larry Legend since ‘66… His “Let me paint the picture” will be missed.. Larry is one of the last of a breed. The sportscasters that had to bring it to you as there was very little or no TV…

From “Run Lindsey run” to “look at the sUGAr falling from the sky” to Butler’s 60 yarder, to the “Hob nail boot”… I know I have missed many others “Applebee to Washington”….

Larry’s time has passed… But he will always be remembered… FONDLY!!!

Larry, we love you!!

By MAC

September 22, 2008 7:08 PM | Link to this

WHO????

By NCBulldog

September 22, 2008 7:11 PM | Link to this

Since moving to North Carolina in 1994 - I have listened to the dogs every chance i got and always looked forward to the night games because I knew I could pick up WSB and listen to the sounds and “PICTURE THIS” - It will never be the same without him - I hope the guys on the team HUNKER DOWN - for Larry -this weekend. Sincerely, Shane Ledbetter

By old dog fan

September 22, 2008 7:19 PM | Link to this

I grew up hearing Ga football on the radio as my father attended college and law school there and thus him being a big fan got my to loving it also. I believe Ed Thelious (sp) was before Larry. However it was Larry and his excitement for the game and telling the glories of Ga’s football story that helped me to love Ga football. His raspy voice and the detail he would give and the excited at the right times. Whoa, I know at other schools there might have been good annoucers but Larry was in a league of his own. Yes, my father has long since gone but Larry has always brought back fond memories of listening to everyone from Stanfield, Payne, Preston Ridelhubber to Hershal, Belue till today. I add my thanks and best wishes to your retirement!!!

By carswellcaugtitandsatonhisfanny

September 22, 2008 7:20 PM | Link to this

A part of me has just retired as well.. I will always miss Larry Munson. From “Thank you Phil, now get the picture..” to “Georgia knocking on the door”.. He is truly a part of my GA Saturdays and forever will be. May GOD Bless Larry Munson. Thanks for everything.

By Kirk Nixon

September 22, 2008 7:24 PM | Link to this

I have listened to Mr Munson call Bulldawg games since I was 8 years old. 42 years of exceptional memories. Thank you Sir. You are a DAMN good Dawg !!!!!

By Steve

September 22, 2008 7:38 PM | Link to this

My dad brought me up on Munson and I gave my son that cherished inheritance. Larry, sounds corny, but my dad, son and I thank you for all the memories.

By scottnjaxbeach

September 22, 2008 7:48 PM | Link to this

Larry, my friend….

What can I say. I was a child of 7 years old when you took over the announcing duties for the Dawgs back in 1966. I have listened to you every year that you have called the games. Only you could make it seem like every person listening to you was actually on the sideline. You have deserved this rest for sometime now but please know that you played a HUGE part in my growing up and continuing to be a Bulldog fan. Larry, YOU ARE THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA BULLDOGS!

God’s Speed be with you!

By Rex

September 22, 2008 7:53 PM | Link to this

I think “radio announcer for a college or pro sports team” is the hardest industry to break into in America. Once in, not many people stay fewer than, oh, 35 years. Look around the Southeast at people like Larry, Woody Durham at UNC, Bob Harris at Duke, Gene Deckerhoff at FSU, and a slew of others.

Just an observation. Have fun fishing, Larry.

By KJ

September 22, 2008 8:15 PM | Link to this

I actually started crying when I read this. It really is the end of an era for Georgia football. Larry will never be replaced. He’s a wonderful person and amazing announcer. When we go to the stadium for games we’ve always brought our headphones just to listen to Larry. Same thing when we watched on tv - we’d turn down the volume on the tv and turn Larry up on the radio to hear him call it. I’m only 30 so I’ve never listened to GA without Larry. He will really be missed. Enjoy your retirement - you deserve it you ole dawg! You will always be loved and remembered as part of UGA.

By Maddawg Savannah

September 22, 2008 8:15 PM | Link to this

as much as we loved vince dooley, back when he considered taking the auburn job in the early 80’s, a buddy and i joked about how it would be a sadder day when larry retired. not so sure it was a joke now we love you Larry, you will NEVER be forgotten

Scott and Eric have my vote to stay in place

GO DAWGS!!!!

By Jef

September 22, 2008 8:40 PM | Link to this

The thing I will miss most about Larry’s play call is his description of place. What the field looked like, what the sky looked like, what the uniforms looked like. How many people were still on the bridge waiting to get in. That was drama. It was a throwback to a by-gone era of radio that is simply overlooked today, but it really “put you there” at the game, even though you might be halfway across the country listening over the internet or satellite radio…We will really miss you, Larry!

By B2BChamps

September 22, 2008 8:53 PM | Link to this

Wow. im 17 and as long as i can remember ive always heard Larry’s voice behind the mic. ive been known to keep going on the radio just to find Larry paintin the picture even if it was another UGA radio station tht i passed. we all thank you Larry for your loyal work. get well soon. Go Dawgs!

By Joe

September 22, 2008 8:57 PM | Link to this

What a sad day for announcing around the country. I loved listening to Munson, his great calls, his homerisms: “Lindsey Scott! Lindsey Scott!”, and his home-spun quotes.

He sounded good when I was listening during the Georgia Southern game, and at least he saw the leap by Moreno, as his last great play.

I would frequently listen from Charleston, SC, on 630 out of Savannah, to hear him describe the games, and I felt like I was there.

Even as a South Carolina fan, he had several great calls. Here is one from the 1993 game, when Brandon Bennett jumped over the pile to beat the Bulldogs.

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iP9OD-Mjo0]

By Joe

September 22, 2008 9:00 PM | Link to this

What a sad day for announcing around the country. I loved listening to Munson, his great calls, his homerisms: “Lindsey Scott! Lindsey Scott!”, and his home-spun quotes.

He sounded good when I was listening during the Georgia Southern game, and at least he saw the leap by Moreno, as his last great play.

I would frequently listen from Charleston, SC, on 630 out of Savannah, to hear him describe the games, and I felt like I was there.

Even as a South Carolina fan, he had several great calls. Here is one from the 1993 game, when Brandon Bennett jumped over the pile to beat the Bulldogs.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iP9OD-Mjo0

By joe wilson

September 22, 2008 9:04 PM | Link to this

The old dog barks backwards without getting up; I remember when he was just a pup. Robert Frost A Georgia game will never be the same. Good luck Larry.

Joe Wilson, Tucker

By RamblinWreck85

September 22, 2008 9:04 PM | Link to this

THE HELL WITH GEORGIA

GO JACKETS

By Brian

September 22, 2008 9:04 PM | Link to this

I suppose all of us in the Bulldawg nation knew this day would eventually come, but it does not hurt any less. Larry, you are everything that is great and wonderful about the University of Georgia. I will truly miss hearing your voice and I wish you a wonderful retirement.

By Firebrand

September 22, 2008 9:05 PM | Link to this

I think Larry Munson is the watermark all play by play men are measured by. His legacy is secure, and he will be missed. But the bigger question is who replaces him? Like Goff after Dooley, Scott Howard can’t fill those shoes. There are scant few radio people remaining who have the natural knack for painting the picture with their words. There is a fellow down in south Georgia who does games for Thomas County Central that I have listened to several times over the last few years who has ‘it’ and I have always felt has the charisma the Dawgnation expects. Until then, Larry, thank you for all the great memories, friend. You are one of a kind.

By Allen Hargrove

September 22, 2008 9:08 PM | Link to this

Larry, The Bulldog Knashon loves you so much; we’ll miss that beautiful voice you have given us all these years. We wish you good luck and better health and we do understand your decision to retire. We hope you’ll enjoy all the future game’s ahead, best wishes from Savannah. We’ll miss our 12th Man God Bless

By MD Cain

September 22, 2008 9:16 PM | Link to this

Larry you are truly the best. I’m 50 years old and I have listened to you since I was about 9 years old. You will truly be missed. God bless you. RamblinWreck85 I know you are frustrated since you haven’t beaten Georgia since Moby Dick was a minnow but you need to calm down. Go back and play video games with your nerd friends and you should feel better.

By JaxDawgFan

September 22, 2008 9:20 PM | Link to this

Like so many, I knew this day would come, and possibly sooner rather than later. Just as with Skip Carey and the Braves games, Larry’s voice seemed to make Georgia games more enjoyable. I loved the fact that a FM radio station here in Jacksonville was going to broadcast all the games this year, so I knew that I would be able to listen to Larry on my MP3 player while working out, doing yard work, or whatever.

Bulldog broadcasters, I’ll still be behind you and the team 100%. I’ll still listen to the games (and watch them when I can), I’ll still root for my team, and I’ll always bleed red and black. This weekend’s game will be awesome, and I of course can’t wait for the annual trip to my fair city. Jacksonville is ready for you! Go Dawgs!

By RamblinWreck85

September 22, 2008 9:26 PM | Link to this

RIH Punk

By rick

September 22, 2008 9:32 PM | Link to this

I will not stoop to the lowest bowels to the inept persons whom felt it necessary to say “the hell with Georgia” and “who???”. Their lack of human intelligence speaks for itself. If i were a TECH fan, and LARRY had called their games, i would not disgrace him for being from the team i can’t stand, but would still thank him for his dedication to the sport and what he meant to radio and his team. As a bulldog fan i can say i am 49, and until this last year, had NEVER heard anyone call a game but Larry. He loves his DAWGS. I have tears in my eyes as i say thank you larry for ALL the memories, their is no replacement. i certainly hope the powers to be in the bulldawg nation, have something a little more special for him than a thank you and goodbye, that would be a total disgrace. Now larry just hunker on down at home, we know you will be a watching!!

By NW GA Dawg

September 22, 2008 9:54 PM | Link to this

What can I say? While we’ve known this day would come for several years now, it’s just not real. Larry is not the end of a period of Georgia football, Larry is the end of an era of broadcasting. Legends look up to him. There are too many memories that come to mind.

Larry, we thank you. We cannot repay you for what you have done. We are thankful that you were our guy while other schools had to settle for lesser voices. UGA has been truly blessed.

For years, you have been my seaon ticket: home and away: as good (sometimes better) than being there.

Godspeed good man.

By RamblinWreck85

September 22, 2008 10:01 PM | Link to this

OK! OK! That was wrong, I know Ga Tech sucks.

By woody

September 22, 2008 10:16 PM | Link to this

Even as a “techie” I always listened to Larry just to see what was going on. During the TECH/DAWG games I always did 1/2 game on Tech broadcasts and 1/2 on WSB to listen to Larry. He will be missed.

By asswipe

September 22, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this

Larry, I’ve been listening to you for over 42 yrs. You always painted the conditions for the game in my mind and made me feel like I was sitting there right beside you. You’re a legend my friend. Not everyone can say they accomplished that. Happy fishing!

By Scott Rawson

September 22, 2008 11:03 PM | Link to this

Oh yeah. It is like losing a close friend. However, I give him credit for knowing when to say goodbye. He was gassed and it is time to walk proudly into our collective memories. Larry, most of us cut our teeth listening to you. You can never be replaced, will be missed and are a legend. The games will—however—go on.

By Sean

September 22, 2008 11:07 PM | Link to this

Mr. Munson,

I can’t say thank you enough for giving a narration to my UGA football memories. I wish you many blessings and happy fishing.

By Lawson Jr

September 22, 2008 11:39 PM | Link to this

My dad took me to my first game in 1965. I can’t remember the first time I listened to Munson, but I can remember so many games in the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and into this decade. There are so many fond memories of UGA games with my dad, mom and siblings. My dad introduced me to UGA football and we listened to many games before tv took control, then we just turned down the tv volume and listened. From the living room, to the garage, to the dove fields to the banks of the shore fishing. If it was football season we were listening to Larry Munson. I remember when my dad died on 9/14/2002. UGA barely got by SC 13-7 and how we all said dad would be happy today as Munson finished with how we with stood Carolina’s effort that day to defeat us. I’m sad today because it reminds me of all the great times spent with my dad. We spent a lot of good days together listening to Larry Munson voice of The UGA Bulldawgs. GOD BLESS YOU LARRY.

By bamafan

September 22, 2008 11:55 PM | Link to this

I hate that Larry isn’t calling Saturday’s game. I was looking forward to that almost as much as the game itself. The sweaty, bug-eyed panic in Munson’s voice on every play, the devotion and love coming through, they were unmistakable and untouchable. God bless him.

By Amarillo Bulldog

September 23, 2008 12:19 AM | Link to this

It just won’t be the same without Larry. :(

By majordawg94

September 23, 2008 1:19 AM | Link to this

As a season ticket holder for many years, I don’t get to hear Larry’s calls as often as I’d like. Headphones have never been my thing. But my wife and I race to the car after the game to beat the traffic (at least that’s what I tell her) and to hear the post-game show. Each week, we get a nice selection of Larry’s best. No one will ever replace Larry Munson, but I’m looking forward to Scott Howard’s turn. He and Zeier have done a great job on the road.

By rat

September 23, 2008 1:30 AM | Link to this

Larry Munson Still called Games? I thought it was Gerald Ford!

By Liberal Wacko

September 23, 2008 1:34 AM | Link to this

Now, Life is good!

By EXPLOIT

September 23, 2008 1:38 AM | Link to this

..”He sounded good when I was listening during the Georgia Southern game,

WRONG! HE WAS AT THE END AND SHAME ON WSB FOR EXPLOITING HIM. HE SOUNDED LIKE THE TIRED OLD MAN HE IS.

By dawgman

September 23, 2008 4:21 AM | Link to this

I feel older today. You knew it was coming, but you were in denial.

The team is talented, the young coach will become a legend, and the future is bright. But the colorful characters of Georgia football….Erk, Lewis and now Larry are no longer in the picture.

I feel older today.

By Pat Boggs

September 23, 2008 7:16 AM | Link to this

I think it was for 2 or 3 years sometime in the eighties that I was LARRY’s Sunday night producer at WSB for a call-in show. My memories of just hangin’ out with him will take along time to fade.

thanks for that, LARRY

By dawggirl

September 23, 2008 7:28 AM | Link to this

Larry will always be the voice of the Georgia Bulldogs! There’s no one who can call a game like him. He will be truly missed!! We love you, Larry!

By Kevin

September 23, 2008 7:32 AM | Link to this

To Rat and Exploit and alost Liberal wacko….U guys are awful go back under the GT rocks n say shame for Makin fun of the greatest accouncer of sports Larry Munson…he took over doin games when Milo hamiton went back do braves games…aince 1970 been voice of dawgs if i remember…May be wrong But any who he was never exploited like some clown said…these people use there minds as speaker of house has none..of the congress

By MJ

September 23, 2008 8:01 AM | Link to this

We all knew this time would come but no one of the Bulldog fans wanted to see it come. You were and always will be the voice of the Bulldog Nation. Thanks for all of the great memories.

By Ray

September 23, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this

Larry replaced a very good announcer in Ed Theleneus. Larry stepped right in and the Bulldog Nation knew we had a winner. No one can truly replace Larry and no one should even try. He is a true legend in college football and will be remembered forever. He is the Greatest of All Time. Thanks, Larry.

By Alex

September 23, 2008 8:36 AM | Link to this

I grew up in Nashville in the 50’s listening to Larry call the Nashville Vols baseball games. Then he did my High School football games, then my college football and basketball games at Vandy. I went into the Navy during Viet Nam and afterwards moved to Atlanta and was here less tha a week and heard the “Voice” doing the Braves games. Then I heard Georgia football and have been a DAWG fan ever since. I will miss Larry. He has been a big part of my whole life.

By sr.citizen dawg

September 23, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this

Coach Goff said it best…”If you ask the average Georgia fan who best represents the spirit of Georgia football, it wouldn’t be a player or coach,” former Bulldogs quarterback and coach Ray Goff said. “It would be Larry Munson…..my 43 yrs of listening to him are a testament to that fact………..Regardless of who becomes the new voice of the dawgs Larry will always be #1 in the hearts of the fans………

By Ricky T. Brown

September 23, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this

First, I’m a proud Buckeye fan. I know that we have lost to the SEC nine times in a row. However, the “voice of the Bulldogs” I personally grew to love and appreciate. Lindsay, Herschel, Buck and the list goes on and on. I would even turn the volume down on the television just to hear him. Even driving in the car, you would have a picture of the entire field, players and the stadium. God Bless You Larry Munson, you’ve made many Saturday afternoons a joy.

By Ricky T. Brown

September 23, 2008 9:25 AM | Link to this

First, I’m a proud Buckeye fan. I know that we have lost to the SEC nine times in a row. However, the “voice of the Bulldogs” I personally grew to love and appreciate. Lindsay, Herschel, Buck and the list goes on and on. I would even turn the volume down on the television just to hear him. Even driving in the car, you would have a picture of the entire field, players and the stadium. God Bless You Larry Munson, you’ve made many Saturday afternoons a joy.

By Robert Bennnett

September 23, 2008 9:36 AM | Link to this

I will definatley miss munson. From when I was born in 1981 until the central micigan game this year munson has “painted the picture” for me and since 1956 for my dad. I’ll miss every “loran whatdya got” and every “we caught the ball” in the later years. It’s gonna be tough but I think scott howard will do a great job and hopefully they keep him around. Ok dawgs lets get the picture.

By Clemson fan

September 23, 2008 10:13 AM | Link to this

I will miss Munson because it was always great to hear his pathetic excuses whenever the Bulldogs were losing. It’s the refs, the other team is cheating, the game is rigged, etc….

By hv64

September 23, 2008 10:55 AM | Link to this

Leave it to a no class Clemson or Tech fan to post a negative comment.

Thanks Larry

By desaudia

September 23, 2008 11:10 AM | Link to this

Larry Munson is a legend. What a fantastic “voice of the Bulldgos”. No one says it quite like Larry so he could never be replaced. I wish him the best.

And I am still laughing hysterically at the fact that a CLEMSON fan says Larry Munson tried to make excuses for UGA losing games…Put down the purple and orange kool aid

By Danny M.

September 23, 2008 11:39 AM | Link to this

Other than the obvious legendary calls Munson has made over his career (run Lindsay…Look at the Sugar Falling out of the Sky…Hob Nosed Boot, etc.) I will miss the “mundane” comments about the weather, the wind, the students on the “bridge”, switching to 120 second countdown at the 2 minute mark. When I think of UGA Football I think of Herschel and Munson..I hope we Honor Munson with a National Championship this year!!!!

By Krista

September 23, 2008 12:02 PM | Link to this

I remember growing up listening to the Dawgs, my gradfather would turn on the t.v., mute the t.v. and listen to Larry on the radio. This is a tradition that has been passed down throughout my family. Larry - thanks for the memories. You will be missed. God Bless You! I hope you have a wonderful birthday watching “your” Dawgs bring another win.

By Krista

September 23, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this

I remember growing up listening to the Dawgs, my grandfather would turn on the t.v., mute it and listen to Larry on the radio. This is a tradition that has been passed down throughout my family. Larry - thanks for the memories. You will be missed. God Bless You! I hope you have a wonderful birthday watching “your” Dawgs bring another win.

By UGA44

September 23, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

I’m a UGA alumni and huge fan of Larry Munson. However, I’m really disappointed that he would exit like that. After so many years, why not call one more game? Why not this weekend’s big game? It would have been nice to know it was his final broadcast so the Bulldog Nation had a sense of closure. It just doesn’t seem right. I can’t shake this feeling of disappointment.

By UGA44

September 23, 2008 12:07 PM | Link to this

I’m a UGA alumni and huge fan of Larry Munson. However, I’m really disappointed that he would exit like that. After so many years, why not call one more game? Why not this weekend’s big game? It would have been nice to know it was his final broadcast so the Bulldog Nation had a sense of closure. It just doesn’t seem right. I can’t shake this feeling of disappointment.

By raindwg722

September 23, 2008 1:47 PM | Link to this

My wife and I met while undergrads at UGA. She’s not the biggest sports fan in the world. I don’t know if she could name a single player on the football team right now, but she definitely could tell you who Larry Munson is and throw out a, “Loran, whaddaya got?” with the best of them. Thanks, Larry, for giving me and my wife one sport that we can share. You will be missed.

By Jeff Burrow

September 23, 2008 10:08 PM | Link to this

As a kid, before there were college football games on TV every weekend, there was Larry.

I guess I started listening to Georgia games in about 1972 or so. I was 12 and whatever my dad listened to, I did too.

And every fall Larry was on the air. You knew it was Fall when you heard Larry on the radio calling Georgia games. In fact, when I left Georgia to move to Kansas City to take my first big job fall was so empty - being in a new city, far away from home that I had my brother tape Larry and send the tapes to me. And I would be driving all around the State of Kansas in small towns listening to Larry.

It made the distance seem very short and I made me feel closer to home. I returned in 1989 and always listened to Larry, many times preferring to listen to Larry rather than watch the game.

I have been to many key Georgia games. The National Championship in New Orleans, Dooley’s last Game at the Gator Bowl on New Years Eve against Michigan State and the Central Michigan Game a three weeks ago, Larry’s last game.

I will miss his voice, his passion and yes, even his pessimism when things were not looking so good and even when it wasn’t as bad as he would make it out to be. I was 12 when I started listening to Larry, today I am 46. It sure was quite a party when he was on he air. Fall will never be quite the same.

Thanks Larry Munson!!! You earned your legendary status!!!!

By gailatflythecoop

September 24, 2008 11:52 AM | Link to this

Larry did a tape for our Isaac Litton 25th HS reunion for me to share with our classmates. He was good friends with my across the street neighbor JAck and Flonnie Simpson when I was growing up in Nashville. They worked at the same radio station. I have enjoyed his calls of games all my life it seems and I don’t listen to radio as much during the UGA games as I use to. I always had to listen to Larry during 3rd quarter even sitting in the stands watching. Good days of retirement for you Sir DAWG.

By MJ5245

September 24, 2008 11:57 AM | Link to this

There is nothing like a Georgia game on tv and Larry on the radio. We’ll miss you Larry but you’ve earned your retirement…enjoy, and this season is for you and “six”.

By Brown1980

September 24, 2008 2:44 PM | Link to this

I first listen to “Lilton Larry” back in 1976 as a sophmore in high school. The memories he has given GA fans are hard to count. One of my favorites is the Kevin Butler kick against Clemson in 1984.” WE’RE GOING TO TRY TO KICK IT A 1000 MILES” HE SAID. I was there to see it happen and listen to Munson. I will greatly miss him God Bless you, Larry

By hornet

September 24, 2008 7:41 PM | Link to this

He will be missed but it was time for Larry to retire. Let the legend go.

By Karen

September 26, 2008 12:24 AM | Link to this

Larry Munson played in the background of my childhood and He will be missed. God bless Larry Munson.