**Gary Danielson’s Farewell Cut Short by CBS Broadcast: Fans React**
College football enthusiasts expressed their disappointment on social media after CBS abruptly cut off veteran announcer Gary Danielson during his farewell address. Danielson’s final game was an exhilarating matchup where Duke triumphed over Arizona State 42-39 at the Sun Bowl on Wednesday. While the game concluded on a high note, the broadcast’s ending left much to be desired.
As part of the tribute to Danielson, CBS aired a montage celebrating his nearly two-decade tenure with the network. Following the tribute, the cameras shifted to Danielson in the booth with his colleagues. Just as he began to express his gratitude, CBS cut to a commercial break, leaving fans frustrated. “We are gonna have a great time tonight. Listen, one more thing, it’s sometimes — you can say, how do you get up? This guy right here —” Danielson was saying when the broadcast was interrupted.
Fans quickly took to social media to criticize CBS for the abrupt cut. The CBS Sports college football account shared a video of the tribute but omitted the moment when Danielson was cut off, further fueling the backlash.
Danielson, who began his broadcasting career with ESPN from 1990 to 1996, transitioned to ABC Sports from 1997 to 2005 before joining CBS in 2006. He announced his retirement plans in March, stating, “I have discussed the timing of this moment with CBS Sports leadership over the past few years, and we felt it was important I remained with the team during our transition to the Big Ten. As we enter our second full season of Big Ten football and my 20th at CBS Sports, the timing just feels right.”
Before his broadcasting career, Danielson played 11 seasons in the NFL as a quarterback, spending eight years with the Detroit Lions and three with the Cleveland Browns. Charles Davis is set to take over Danielson’s role.
In conclusion, while Danielson’s final game was memorable, the abrupt end to his farewell speech has left a sour note for many fans who wanted to celebrate his contributions to college football broadcasting.
**FAQ**
**Why was Gary Danielson’s farewell cut short during the CBS broadcast?**
Gary Danielson’s farewell was cut short when CBS abruptly transitioned to a commercial break while he was expressing his gratitude to his colleagues, leading to fan frustration.