But having completed his 14th year of calling SEC football games for CBS, Lundquist identifies closely with the conference and unabashedly celebrates when its football teams do well. During today's conversation IEG's Vice President of Strategy and Churchill Downs Vice President of Marketing, Brand and Partnerships Casey Ramage give us some insight on their analytical approach to sponsorship strategy. To round out his 40-hour work week, he sometimes ran the board during radio news broadcasts. He was previously married to Kathy Vernon and Patricia. All Rights Reserved. It's been years since Verne Lundquist called an SEC college football game for CBS, but he'll always be synonymous with the iconic broadcast. The President has been shot. ". After graduating, he looked to follow in his fathers footsteps and entered Augustana Seminary College in Rock Island, IL, supporting himself working as a nighttime disc jockey at nearby WOC-AM. Had this been played later in the season or even during the SEC Championship, this would have become really legendary. With apologies to Verne Lundquist, have you ever in your life seen anything like Tiger Woods in full flow at the Masters? CBS becomes home. All rights reserved. He began his broadcasting career as sports anchor for WFAA in Dallas [7] and in Austin for KTBC, [8] as well as being the radio voice of the Dallas Cowboys. Hes right at the top of the announcing chain, McManus said. Id been in network television for, to that point, 26 years. Just before the first half ended, Tebow did a jump pass which would become one of his signature moves. In 1970, he entered the Cowboys booth as color commentator alongside play-by-play man Bill Mercer and was elevated to lead play-by-play voice in 1972, a role he would remain in throughout the teams glory years until 1984. Oh, my GRACIOUS! And if you cant do it, at least youll know because you had the opening and the opportunity.. As the friendship has evolved, so, too, has Lund-quists close association with the Southeastern Conference, a conference that has posted college footballs biggest TV ratings during the past several years. Heres a sampling of some of the reaction: Verne Lundquist on 16. [23], In March 2018, Lundquist announced he would not work the 2018 NCAA men's basketball tournament, as he was still recovering from back surgery he had in November 2017 and would retire from calling college basketball. Few, if any, broadcasters have found themselves calling as many iconic sports moments as Verne Lundquist. It's been proclaimed the most exciting two minutes in sports. THE TAKEAWAY: Given the clubs length and low loft, coming too much from the inside with a 3-wood off the fairway is the fast track to a low hook, says Manzella. I was blessed with my fathers pipes and also blessed, I think, with a lack of fear of addressing an audience. Lundquist was not happy about giving up the NFL. Just something to give it a context instead of just the repetition of his name. All is right with the world. McManus was spending the holidays at his parents home outside of Baltimore. [38], Blocked again! Auburn took on Georgia at Jordan-Hare Stadium. [6] His 'Golden Voice' was the highlight of the seminary class on preaching. Family (1) Spouse CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: golf | pageType: stories | The pitch clock has arrived across Major League Baseball, and ESPN is leading the line displaying it on the screen. [1] He graduated from Austin High School in Austin, Texas,[2] before attending Texas Lutheran University (formerly Texas Lutheran College), where he was one of the founders of the Omega Tau Fraternity in 1958 before graduating in 1962. The long-time CBS announcer told reporters during Tuesdays SEC Championship preview conference call that hes in line for a lengthy six-month recovery following September surgery. And combined with CBS' Verne Lundquist on the call, it's already an instant classic. Everything just blossomed, says Lundquist. [40], Fourth-and-18 lets it GO OH MY GOSH! TUSCALOOSA, Alabama -- Verne Lundquist didn't grow up aspiring to be a sportscaster . 2 NFL broadcaster. On the way. "; on a huge offensive or defensive play, a phrase he took from USC football broadcaster Pete Arbogast (who in turn took the phrase from venerable broadcaster Vin Scully). Verne Lundquist, 77, retired from his play-by-play gig on the SEC on CBS, which he'd held since 2000. Churchill Downs has been home to some of the most incredible moments in sports history. Whether you prefer Woodss recollectionthat he aimed for a piece of light between the shadow of two treesor caddie Williamsthat Tiger aimed for, and landed exactly atop, an old ball markthe shots perfect precision is undeniable. He would talk to Slive in the morning. From Christian Laettners miracle jumper to propel Duke into the Final Four in 1992 to 11-seeded George Masons unprecedented upset of UConn to do the same thing 14 years after. 12, Second Shot. THE SHOT: Tiger hoisted a soaring pitching wedge that momentarily looked as if it might go in the hole before settling mere feet from the cup. He returned to CBS in 1998. If its not the greatest golf shot in history, it may well be the most dramatic. It was their first date, a blind date. Ohio State trailed by 10, and a trip to the BCS National Championship Game hung in the balance. He also doesnt try to trick himself into thinking its not a huge putt by rushing. 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You cant launch it by holding back., 2001, Final Round, Hole No. THE SITUATION: Woods followed his short-game magic show at No. Verne Lundquist Best Calls of All Time! Keeping your upper body on top of the ball a bit longer is another useful swing thought here. His customary position at Augusta National is in the tower on the 16th hole. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. By Dennis Dodd. Picture a swing where your right hand is gathering marbles from a vat in front of you, with your right palm facing up., 2005, Final Round, Hole No. ", Verne, as you call your last championship game, thanks for one of my favorite memories 30 years ago. He couldnt stand that the top story was usually a car crash, a fire or a murder. Verne Lundquist retired from calling college football for CBS in 2016, and he has been missed ever since. We support responsible gambling. Another one to copy: Woodss high-hands, low-clubhead finish (above right). Theres a warmth in that, and Im appreciative of it, he said. Georgia scored with ten seconds left to go up 31-28 only to see Tennessee return the favor with a Hail Mary pass of its own with four seconds left. I love doing this, and Im blessed to be able to do it reasonably well, he says. "But I thought it was desperately inappropriate.". If you watch his preshot routine, hes laser-focused on his landing spot. He also called NBA on CBS, as well as more than 20 sports, including track and field, swimming and diving, boxing, volleyball, gymnastics, soccer, weightlifting, free-style skiing, archery, horse racing/jumping. He began hosting Dallas Cowboys pre- and postgame radio broadcasts in 1967. "The assassination made me aware of a much, much wider world than who beat whomin the NFL or college football," hesays. "Kevin Durant needs a relationship that teaches him what you have to respond to and what you just let go.". Verne Lundquist is like you, awaiting for the normalcy sports brings a nation which is hunkered down through the coronavirus pandemic. About Saturday Down South | Ethics and Editorial Standards | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Other Conferences: Big Ten | ACC | Pac-12. In the spring of 1963, he realized that wasnt his true calling. Im a CBS guy through and though. 2, and Al Michaels was No. Its a great first move for amateurs. "You've been great for golf. The talent pool was pretty amazing. Before the football season was out, that six-game package became 10. 15, Second Shot. 2023 Leaders Group. "Uncle Verne" retired from broadcasting two years ago, but he still makes his annual trip to Augusta, partially to work the Masters While he knows exactly whats at stake, he never overdoes it. This site is for informational and entertainment purposes only. So Verne thought he might attend seminary. And he began to miss sports. OH NO! There are few broadcasters across sports who are more beloved than Verne Lundquist, affectionately known by SEC football and golf fans as "Uncle Verne." The CBS broadcaster joined the TV. I will be sitting in front a television set admiring the work of Gary (Danielson) and Allie (LaForce) from Steamboat Springs.. Every analyst that ever worked with him would say that. THE TAKEAWAY: Tiger flighted the ball down on this shot. However, ABC Sports Murderers Row of play-by-play announcers made it difficult for Lundquist to prosper in the rankings. And now, 17 years later, he will tell you himself that it has been one of the highlights of his career., His folksy way, affable personality, and knack for downhome storytelling have made him a fan favorite in college football, prompting the loving moniker Uncle Verne., Verne. Jarvis MossAGAIN! Lundquist has had many broadcasting partners over his long career, including: Last edited on 23 February 2023, at 14:48, 1992 NCAA Men's Basketball East Region Finals, 2006 NCAA Men's Basketball Washington, D.C. The latest personnel hires and promotions, plus exclusive ratings and research from the sports industry. They did a spoof of the Olympics figure skating events, as both Hartman and Myers went "Oh!" Marcus covers SEC football for Saturday Down South. But when asked to rate his performance, Lundquists smile disappeared. On Nov. 30, 2013, Chris Davis caught a missed field goal in the back of the south end zone of Jordan-Hare Stadium and raced to legendary status as Auburn defeated Alabama 34-28 in one of the greatest games in college . Loft gives you a little more spin for control. This is such a wrong thing to do. ". Lundquist who lives in Steamboat Springs, CO, with Nancy, his wife of 34 years will call it a career following this college-football season, eliciting one emotional tribute after another at each stadium on this years SEC on CBS slate. Mini Bio (1) Verne Lundquist was born on July 17, 1940 in Duluth, Minnesota, USA. Lundquist began to think that a position as a news anchor and not a sports anchor would be more a more suitable career. Personal Quote: Things were great.. "Within a half an hour, we had Secret Service agents on every floor. The versatile play-by-play man turns 80 years old today, and we have no doubt he'd sound. It's tipped up. As Verne Lundquist has said goodbye to college football, it leaves us with many spectacular calls over the years. "And my senior year, got a job as a weekend disc jockey and announcer. Yes, sir! Theres the pass to Laettner. During the LSU-Alabama game at Tuscaloosa in 2013, CBS showed the then-girlfriend, now wife of quarterback AJ McCarron, Katherine Webb who Brent Musburger fawned overearlier in the year during the BCS National Championship Game. Just sit back, watch and enjoy. I truly believe that the mantle of the voice of college football was passed from Chris Schenkel to Keith Jackson and then to Verne, says CBS Sports Chairman Sean McManus. Verne Lundquist is a prominent American Sportscaster who has worked in many networks in his lifetime. If you feel like you're losing control over your gambling experience, call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, PA, WV), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-888- 532-3500(Virginia) 1-800-522-4700 (NV, TN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO, TN), 1-855-2CALLGA (IL), 1-800-270-7117 (MI). For a man who originally thought hed follow in his fathers footsteps and become a Lutheran minister, Lundquist says hes enjoying himself now more than at any of the other stops hes had along the way. Dec 5, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; The Southeastern Conference logo is seen at midfield at the Georgia Dome . THE SITUATION: Woodss bogey-bogey finish following his heroics on the 16th shocked everyone, and indeed he only made it into a playoff with DiMarco by millimeters, as the dogged competitors chip just missed going in on the final hole of regulation. 16 Kentucky, wins 18-0, Rara Thomas update: Felony charges dismissed for Georgia WR, per report, SEC Women's Basketball Tournament action suspended due to weather delay, Alabama officially announces hiring of new LBs coach to Nick Saban's staff, LSU's 3 permanent rivals for 9-game SEC schedule have been set, per report, BetMGM MA Promo Code: How to Score $200 in Pre-Launch Bonuses, Alabama basketball adds commitment from 4-star forward, 2 SEC players named to late-season watch list for Oscar Robertson Player of the Year Trophy, Overrated? [41], On the way No, returned by Chris Davis. [43], At the 2005 Sun Bowl, Lundquist was inducted into the Sun Bowl Hall of Fame along with former UCLA Bruins football coach Terry Donahue. He has been married to Nancy Webb since April 8, 1982. He was paired with Dan Dierdorf as the networks No. Just saying his name out loud makes you smile, says SEC on CBS lead reporter Allie LaForce. He has upheld the highest of standards as he assumed this role. "[19], Lundquist filled in for Ernie Johnson Jr. as host of TNT's coverage of the PGA Championship twice, in 2006 as Johnson was battling cancer, and in 2011 when Johnson left after the second round following the death of his father on that Friday night. Its incredible all the moments he gas seen from up there and is still calling from the 16th tower. Laettner hit the shot from the free throw line, Duke won 104-103 and Uncle Verne got to call a truly magical moment that lives in NCAA Tournament lore. The massive exposure offered by calling games for Americas Team which was broadcast on 120 stations in 19 states at that time indeed led to his first broadcast-network opportunity with ABC Sports, calling a handful of college football games in 1974. As Verne Lundquist has said goodbye to college football, it leaves us with many spectacular calls over the years. But this beingone of Vernes last SEC games, it gave him a great memory. At Turner from 1995 to 97, he handled play-by-play for the NBA on TNT with Chuck Daley and the NFL on TNT on Sunday nights with Pat Haden. Eventually, both went to the 1994 Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway with Harding the national champion and Kerrigan chosen on a medical waiver. Sorry, something went wrong with the copy but here is the link for you. Id watched him in the pulpit growing up and thank God I inherited that trait as well.". We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. Verne and partner Scott Hamilton wereat the mic for CBS when Harding was called out to skate for the long program in the Ladies final. [14] Lundquist's patented belly laugh and his contagious enthusiasm for the events he covers have made him one of the more prominent and recognizable on-air talents in network TV. A breakdown of the top 5 candidates, Georgia teammates have incredible reaction to Nolan Smith's 40 time at NFL Combine, Bruce Pearl tosses headset during radio interview after Auburn-Alabama game, Oklahoma softball no-hits No. That would probably be the only thing. That is where Verne elected to take a fun jab at Brent,I dont work for that four letter network. Phil Mickelson and Brooks Koepka have been ham-and-egging their way around the Ocean Course's opening stretch, flip-flopping at the top of the leader board. A breakdown of the top 5 candidates, Georgia teammates have incredible reaction to Nolan Smith's 40 time at NFL Combine, Bruce Pearl tosses headset during radio interview after Auburn-Alabama game, Oklahoma softball no-hits No. (Courtesy William Morrow) This article is more than 4 years old. THE TAKEAWAY: The lesson is in Tigers practice swings, Manzella says. "We had a five-story building at 10thand Brazos in downtown Austin," Lundquist says. Tiger couldnt see the ballwhich bounced onto the green from the right, ending about 12 feet from the flagstickbut he knew hed pulled off something that he alone could have. Then, at 12:30 , "Hal Nelson, one of our radio newscast guys, broke into the control room and said, Put me on the air immediately. Register for a free SBJ account to unlock one extra article per month. Besides Brock Bowers, who will be the SEC's elite TEs in 2023? Great call by Verne here. Top 100 Courses in the U.S.: GOLFs all-new 2022-23 ranking is here! Evan Rothman with Top 100 Teacher Brian Manzella, The keys to keeping your game sharp as you age, according to a senior major winner, These are the keys to making a perfect divot with your irons, Want to make solid contact more frequently? 2 Texas A&M vs. No. Slive smiled and told the group he was with, I want to introduce you to a real superstar. He then introduced his group to Lundquist. They're bunched up in the end zone. Nelson gave live updates until KTBC switched to live national coverage from CBS Radio, anchored by Walter Cronkite. About Saturday Down South | Ethics and Editorial Standards | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Other Conferences: Big Ten | ACC | Pac-12, A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 14 SEC football teams. It's Boston local news in one concise, fun and informative email. 5 Texas and became a fixture on ABC Sports, serving on Wide World of Sports and calling everything from golf to bowling to boxing and even the North American Soccer League. McManus was certain this would be a good move for Lundquist. THE SITUATION: After a wobbly front-nine 40, Tigers tournament appeared over almost before it began. He orally accepted an offer to replace Gil Stratton as the sports director of KNXT in Los Angeles. Feb. 24: Michael Ilitch [29], Lundquist was a play-by-play announcer in the NBA Live 98 video game[30] and was also the play-by-play announcer in the College Hoops 2K8 video game. It aired weekday evenings on the ABC station, WFAA-TV, from 6:30 to 7:00, in north central Texas. Youll hear Ben Wright at the 15th hole, a young Jim Nantz who was stationed at the 16th, and Verne calling Nicklaus. "I would put the station on the air 5:45, 6 in the morning, and shut it down at sunset," Lundquist says. Return by Chris Davis. ATLANTA -- There have been . The plan to use Lundquist fit Schramms strategy for the teams radio broadcasts. 16 Kentucky, wins 18-0, Rara Thomas update: Felony charges dismissed for Georgia WR, per report, SEC Women's Basketball Tournament action suspended due to weather delay, Alabama officially announces hiring of new LBs coach to Nick Saban's staff, LSU's 3 permanent rivals for 9-game SEC schedule have been set, per report, BetMGM MA Promo Code: How to Score $200 in Pre-Launch Bonuses, Alabama basketball adds commitment from 4-star forward, 2 SEC players named to late-season watch list for Oscar Robertson Player of the Year Trophy, Overrated? I thought I did a good job. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. There may be a recession elsewhere in the country but not in this sprawling metroplex. [32], Bless his heart, he's got to be the sickest man in America! Also, he is a member of the Board of Regents of Texas Lutheran University. 11, Second Shot. He loved being surrounded by an array of dials, switches, meters and lights. Groucho Marx and Jack Benny were having lunch over in the corner. At that time, I had an offer to go to Los Angeles and serve as sports director at the CBS O&O, KNXT, but [Cowboys President/GM] Tex [Schramm] offered me the job [as lead play-by-play] only if I stayed in Dallas. After a short stint as nightly news anchor at WOAI-TV San Antonio in 1966, he became lead sports anchor and sports director at WFAA-TV Dallas, serving for 16 years. After parring No. @CBSSports @GOLFonCBS @TheMasters, Brian W. Barth (@BrianWBarth) April 8, 2021. Known for iconic calls on monumental sporting events like Jack Nicklaus in 1986 and Tiger Woods multiple times at the Masters, and the Kick Six game in the Iron Bowl, sports fans understand that Lundquist is often on the microphone when important storylines unfold in sports. Lundquist said that he and his broadcast partner, Gary Danielson, have benefited from that popularity as much as anyone. USE OF AND/OR REGISTRATION ON ANY PORTION OF THIS SITE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF OURVISITOR AGREEMENT(UPDATED 1/6/23),PRIVACY AND COOKIES NOTICE(UPDATED 1/4/23) ANDCALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE. His final sign-off was incredibly emotional. And it led to another magical moment with Verne at the mic. If you go out there with no play-by-play experience, I dont like your odds. Survival of the Fittest at ABC Verne has set the standard for college-football broadcasting.. Upgrade your subscription to get all the news you need: Adding SBJ weekly content will give you the comprehensive view of sports business with: Adding SBJ daily content will give you the comprehensive view of sports business with: You have 2 All Access articles remaining this month. Verne Lundquist tells inside story of the Kick Six. I made some mistakes today, he said. Did You Know March 3: Verne Lundquist Merton Laveren Lundquist Jr. popular as Verne Lundquist is a veteran sportscaster who currently works for CBS. The day before the SEC championship, Commissioner Slive spotted Lundquist as he stood on the Georgia Dome field waiting for Missouri to participate in a walk-through practice. Theres no question he captures the moment perfectly, but its not premeditated, says his longtime March Madness announcing partner Bill Raferty. Says Lundquist, I was ready to go home., Verne is one of the very best announcers in the history of this industry, says McManus, who brought Lundquist back to the Tiffany network in 98 after taking over CBS Sports. Verne! OH MY GOSH! Nancy and her date were at the bar and her date recognized me from local television and invited me over to have a drink. "And I shot all my own film back then," Lundquist says. Best Calls and Top Dogs If I have a philosophy, then thats it. Then Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer and CBS Golf Executive Producer Frank Chirkinian came calling with an offer to announce five golf tournaments, which grew to 17 by years end. You've been great for college football. With legendary CBS broadcaster Verne Lundquist having called his last SEC football game on Saturday afternoon, he'll be remembered for a long time as one of the best in the business. Heres a bulletin from CBS News. He was the sports editor of his junior high and high school newspapers in Austin, Texas. It was frustrating.. OH MY GRACIOUS, indeed. Tiger instantly regrouped, with two near-perfect shots3-wood drive, 8-iron approachleaving him 18 feet for the green jacket. And yet, the longtime announcer says that when he. 8, Second Shot. Lundquist enrolled at Texas Lutheran College as a Sociology major. It was a mistake, he says, because WOAI followed the news model used by so many other local television stations: If it bleeds, it leads. I walked in after I did the 10 oclock news (at WFAA-TV in Dallas) and I just didnt want to go home. Verne Lundquist at Rangers Spring Training 1973 1,792 views Feb 27, 2018 27 Dislike Share Save SMU Jones Film 7.67K subscribers Spring Training Week at the Jones Collection puts another clip on. When Verne returned to CBS in 1998, he was assigned to 16 at Augusta. At the time, it was a very tough phone call to make, especially over the holidays, McManus said. That made the decision for me.. He is a wonderful wordsmith, Slive said. By Bryan Curtis. All rights reserved. Twenty years after Nicklaus' emotional victory, Lundquist was behind the mic when the single most talked about camera shot in golf history was beamed into millions of homes. After 14 years, Lundquist says he does not miss doing NFL games at all. Also, looking down at more loft, even with your hands pushed a bit forward, means youre not tempted to scoop it, which produces a bladed shot. If you chunk the shot, youve likely overdone the hands-ahead part somewhere in the swing., 1997, First Round, Hole No. [28], Lundquist played himself commentating on golf tournaments in the 1996 motion picture Happy Gilmore. We were unable to subscribe you to WBUR Today. Measure of Success: Churchill Downs Race Tracks Sponsorship Strategy Sponsored by IEG, Ourand: Pac-12 has time on media rights, as long as no other schools leave, Fallout from RSN mess means big changes for fans, teams and leagues, The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast: Episode 76 -- RSN Armageddon. Chris Davis! Verne Lundquist grew up loving sports. [6] His 'Golden Voice' was the highlight of the seminary class on preaching. In 1972, he pursued a job that would take him to Los Angeles and, he thought, closer to a network announcing job. Verne Lundquist's famous call came about 15 seconds after Woods played the chip and as the ball hung on the edge of, then fell in, the cup for birdie. Award-winning original reporting, with in-depth profiles, timely research and expert opinions on the biggest issues and stories in sports business. Lundquist recalled Schramm telling him, If you go out to Los Angeles, perhaps youve heard of guys like Vin Scully and Dick Enberg and Chick Hearn. On 4th down and 18, Nick Marshall threw a 73-yard pass to Ricardo Lewis and the Tigers won over the Bulldogs. Vernes on that list.. During his 54 years in broadcasting, Lundquist has manned the announce booth at ABC Sports, CBS Sports, and Turner Sports, in addition to serving as the radio voice of the Dallas Cowboys for more than a decade. "Just a little heads up, this deal with Washington and Lamar is starting to pick up. He just reacts in the sense of the moment to succinctly put words together that have impact and draw that particular moment to a great conclusion. SBJ Podcast: On the actual shot, its a pros typical short, firm, strike-a-match pitch, with the ball a touch farther back in the stance to help produce ball-first contact. Most people try to make a puttTiger focuses all his attention on making a stroke. Lundquist was partnered with Len Elmore for what is known as one of the greatest college basketball games in history, the 1992 East Regional Final between Duke and Kentucky at the old Spectrum in Philadelphia. No flags! And the last 15 minutes, they would play a tape of that days agricultural report. Remember, your last thought prior to any short-game shot should be, How hard do I want to hit this ball to get it to my spot?, 2005, Final Round, Playoff, Hole No. Davis goes left. Nicklaus re-paid the favor over the weekend. What's more, he has married thrice and shares a son with his third and present wife. Follow on, Besides Brock Bowers, who will be the SEC's elite TEs in 2023? [37], Blocked! Ken has been covering the sports media in earnest at his own site, Fang's Bites since May 2007 and at Awful Announcing since March 2013. Jan. 27: Rick Hendrick The move to the SEC has just been the best thing professionally thats ever happened. "And I took the position thinking, Well, thisll be more dignified than sports. That was a mistake on my part.". Jauan Jennings! The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Leaders Group. 6-keys: media/spln/golf/reg/free/stories, at Heres hoping he and Nancy enjoy his retirement and get to spend a lot of time together. We support responsible gambling. Daily updates aggregating the stories and spin from more than 600 outlets across the globe. His arrival at CBS also marked the beginning of a 32-year run as play-by-play announcer for CBS Sports NCAA Division I Mens Basketball Championship coverage. 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