@AaronQ13Fox lol was just watching that and laughing
— Tyler Romero (@tylerromero) March 30, 2013
CBS sportscaster Verne Lundquist might be in for a little heat after misidentifying members of President Obama’s entourage at today’s Syracuse-Marquette NCAA game. CNN’s Wolf Blitzer had no problem identifying the president’s former body man, Reggie Love, and even said it was “nice” to see the president enjoying some time off with his buddies.
Nice to see President @BarackObama enjoying Syracuse-Marquette game w/ Reggie Love. #NCAAMarchMadness
— Wolf Blitzer (@wolfblitzer) March 30, 2013
But no, the president’s brother-in-law Craig Robinson was not there.
Oh dear. Verne Lundquist just identified Martin Nesbitt as Craig Robinson.
— Lester Lee (@llee) March 30, 2013
Oops. Verne Lundquist mistakes Reggie Love or Martin Nesbitt for Craig Robinson
— Peter Hamby (@PeterHamby) March 30, 2013
https://twitter.com/Brock2120/status/318104879681908736
It's OK, Verne Lundquist. I often mistake you for Wendy's founder Dave Thomas
— Ummah Sports (@UmmahSports) March 30, 2013
Viewers think Lundquist, 72, is having a rough day all around.
https://twitter.com/SchruteEmUP/status/318105968116383744
Is verne lundquist drunk? The man has no clue
— Bryan Makuch (@bmak4) March 30, 2013
Anyone else think Verne Lundquist is at his Pat Summerall moment? Really struggling today. Getting close to time to hang 'em up.
— Ian Grubman (@IRGrubsy) March 30, 2013
Oh dear, Verne Lundquist is already struggling. It's going to be a long night. #Elite8
— Brendon Baker (@BrendonWBaker) March 30, 2013
Every time Verne Lundquist + Bill Raftery are shown on CBS basketball broadcasts, I see Statler + Waldorf from the Muppets #MarchMadness
— Michael Bersani (@michaelbersani) March 30, 2013
Verne Lundquist looks like a pile of laundry with eyes #EliteEight
— Lucas Gross (@Lucasgross13) March 30, 2013
Lundquist does have his own cheering section, though.
“@jbehr1128: I really think it is time for Verne Lundquist to retire. Man is becoming senile” blasphemy
— Taylor Blakely (@TaylorBlakely2) March 30, 2013
Verne Lundquist and Bill Raftery may be my favorite broadcast pair ever. They are so good and seem to genuinely enjoy doing it
— JTHuffy (@MTGPackRat) March 30, 2013
is there a better combo than Verne Lundquist and Bill Raftery? #LingerieOnTheDeck #HibbaDooBabbaDoo #Onions
— Tyler Schwantes (@Schwaney2o0) March 30, 2013