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CBS Cuts Off Gary Danielson’s On-Air Farewell During Final Sun Bowl Broadcast

Viewers condemned the network for a hard break that interrupted his closing remarks.

Overview

  • Danielson ended a 36-year broadcasting career with the Arizona State–Duke Sun Bowl on Dec. 31 alongside Brad Nessler and Jenny Dell.
  • On-air footage showed a production staffer counting down seconds before the feed abruptly cut to a commercial during his sign-off.
  • Fans and media accounts criticized CBS on social platforms for not letting him finish, with no on-air apology reported as of Thursday morning.
  • CBS Sports’ tribute video on social media omitted the awkward final seconds that preceded the ad break.
  • Charles Davis will succeed Danielson in the CBS college football booth next season, moving over to work with Nessler.