OT: R.I.P. Keith Jackson

Submitted by WhatTheFekete on January 13th, 2018 at 10:40 AM

One of the greatest voices in the history of the game has passed. Rest In Peace Keith Jackson.

January 13th, 2018 at 12:20 PM ^

and not just because he personally thought Michigan and Tennessee were the best college football environments he visited, in that order.

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BornInA2

January 13th, 2018 at 12:30 PM ^

He was genuine, had a fantastic voice, and (unheard of today), he understood the value and power of some silence.

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hickeye

January 13th, 2018 at 12:32 PM ^

Wonderful memories of Mr Jackson's incredible game calling. R.I.P.

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Yostal

January 13th, 2018 at 12:39 PM ^

Loved the game, appreciated the skill, especially the Big Hosses in the trenches, and made you feel the excitement without ever thinking he was being fake about it. As good as it got.

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PaulWall

January 13th, 2018 at 12:41 PM ^

helllloooooo heisman

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BlueHills

January 13th, 2018 at 12:46 PM ^

They don’t make ‘em like they used to. I think it’s because folks like Keith Jackson started on radio. Without picture to fall back on, the good ones had to tell a story in a meaningful way, or fall by the wayside. I’ve missed his broadcasts ever since he retired.

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PepperHicks

January 13th, 2018 at 2:42 PM ^

He also lived a life. He grew up on a farm in Georgia, and served in the Marines, in addition to this time in radio. Most broadcasters today go from high school in suburbia to college to a microphone. You're right - the radio guys really knew how to paint a picture.

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amitrx

January 13th, 2018 at 12:46 PM ^

sadness

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Bo4President

January 13th, 2018 at 12:51 PM ^

My favorite all time. One of kind!

RIP Keith Jackson - A Michigan Man all the way in my book.

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GoBlueSouth

January 13th, 2018 at 12:59 PM ^

Loved him. “Up front we have the big nasty’s” what a consummate professional and the game will miss him

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ThePonyConquerer

January 13th, 2018 at 1:37 PM ^

I may have not heard a lot of games he called but he's definitely one of the best sportscaster in my book.

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VintageM

January 13th, 2018 at 1:42 PM ^

Man, this is right up there for me with Bo's passing. I can't think of my childhood watching Michigan games without Keith's voice in my head. I always held out hope he might come back and call just one...more...game

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Ecky Pting

January 13th, 2018 at 1:44 PM ^

What a magnificent legacy he’s left us, and so it goes another legend enters Football Valhalla.

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old98blue

January 13th, 2018 at 1:50 PM ^

The thing with Jackson, Ufer, Ernie is that you knew at the time that you where listening to greatness I can't say that about anyone that is currently on today

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old98blue

January 13th, 2018 at 1:46 PM ^

Keith Jackson was college football RIP.

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Sllepy81

January 13th, 2018 at 2:04 PM ^

announcer in any sport ever.

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HailObeans

January 13th, 2018 at 2:05 PM ^

Jackson was BY FAR the greatest announcer for Michigan games and possibly ever in all of CFB. He always had the funniest similes and metaphors during the game.

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JBE

January 13th, 2018 at 2:05 PM ^

The big burly resident.

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MaizeAndBlueWahoo

January 13th, 2018 at 2:26 PM ^

I really miss guys like Jackson on the air, who talked about the game in front of him, and did it with genuine appreciation and wonder, instead of artificial yelling and conducting a football talk show that happened to take place in the press box of some random game.

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NittanyFan

January 13th, 2018 at 2:32 PM ^

Obviously correct me if I'm wrong. 31 of them in Ann Arbor. 12 games vs Ohio State (CBS had the rights to this game for awhile, so obviously Jackson didn't call it). 7 games vs Notre Dame. 6 Rose Bowls.

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1972 - vs Purdue

1974 - vs Purdue, at Ohio State

1975 - at MSU, vs Ohio State

1976 - vs Minnesota

1977 - vs Texas A&M, vs Ohio State

1979 - vs Notre Dame, at MSU, vs Ohio State

1981 - vs Notre Dame

1982 - at Notre Dame, at Illinois

1983 - vs Iowa, vs Auburn (Sugar Bowl)

1985 - at South Carolina

1986 - at Notre Dame

1987 - vs Notre Dame, at MSU

1988 - vs Miami FLA, vs Indiana, vs USC (Rose Bowl)

1989 - at UCLA, at MSU, at Iowa, vs Indiana, at Illinois, vs OSU, vs USC (Rose Bowl)

1990 - vs MSU, at Indiana

1991 - vs Florida State, vs Ohio State, vs Washington (Rose Bowl)

1992 - vs Illinois, at Ohio State

1993 - vs Notre Dame, at Penn State, vs Ohio State

1994 - vs Colorado, vs Penn State, at Illinois

1996 - vs Illinois, at Colorado, vs UCLA, vs PSU, at Ohio State,

1997 - vs Colorado, vs Notre Dame, at PSU, at Wisconsin, vs Ohio State, vs Washington State (Rose Bowl)

1998 - vs Penn State, at Ohio State

2000 - at UCLA

2001 - at Washington

2003 - at Oregon, vs Ohio State, vs USC (Rose Bowl)

2004 - vs Texas (Rose Bowl)

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burtcomma

January 13th, 2018 at 5:13 PM ^

He and fellow broadcaster Bob Griese were perfect for that game. When Keith talked about sitting next to “one very proud papa” it was perfect....he and Ufer are swapping stories even now!

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PepperHicks

January 13th, 2018 at 2:31 PM ^

Jackson's call of The Punt Return is as iconic as the play itself, and yet, other than the "Hello Heisman" tag at the end, he said almost nothing as the play unfolded, as if knowing the moment was too special to step on. With all his wonderful 'Jacksonisms', maybe his greatest gift (and his gift to us) was just letting the play on the field do the talking.

Football at its most sublime involves Michigan, Ohio State, and Keith Jackson.

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YakAttack

January 13th, 2018 at 2:57 PM ^

These new guys like Raftery or Gus Johnson try too hard to be a part of the narrative instead of just providing one.

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Yostal

January 13th, 2018 at 4:00 PM ^

The moment where Desmond slips the first wave and he says "Would you look at that?" like he's just as surprised, stunned, amused as all of us are...then just the "Gooodbye..." lingering there as Des rolls to the end zone. It's perfect.

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GoBlueGoWings

January 13th, 2018 at 2:32 PM ^

The best ever. RIP

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rob f

January 13th, 2018 at 2:51 PM ^

Keith Jackson, the very best announcer of all time, regardless of what sport.

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SpaceTiger1984

January 13th, 2018 at 2:52 PM ^

My personal favorite of all time

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1WhoStayed

January 13th, 2018 at 3:07 PM ^

Hearing Keith Jackson’s voice meant there was a real GAME on TV. Didn’t matter who was playing. I would stop cbanging channels. He was my introduction to college football. Couldn’t imagine anything sweeter. (And then I discovered this Ufer fella!)

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