Kellogg to Replace Packer as Final Four Commentator

Billy Packer has announced his final Final Four game. The 68-year old veteran of college basketball announcing has decided to give up his gig after an incredible run in the industry. For the past 34 years, Packer has been the voice of college basketball’s biggest games. Although his not returning is not that big of a surprise, given his age and the fact that he had failed to secure anything more than a one year contract for several of his last years on the sideline, it’s still an important moment for NCAA hoops. Have a great retirement, Packer. Even though we will miss your signature voice, we wish you well in whatever you end up doing next. According to the article about this at CBS Sports, the NCAA president Miles Brand had this to say:

“His understanding of men’s college basketball, his analysis of the game, and his love for its place in higher education has ensured a legacy that anyone can envy. He is a friend of intercollegiate athletics, and I want to thank him for the enormous contributions he has made to the NCAA’s Final Four tournament, as well as on many, many other occasions over several years.”

Replacing Packer as the commentator alongside Jim Nantz for the next final four will be Clark Kellogg, a man with a great reputation and a distinct style of his own. We don’t foresee any real problem in the transition, as many college basketball fans like Clark Kellogg.

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