What will Nantz say at this year's Masters?

Jim Nantz

"Hello friends"

Yes, it's Jim Nantz time of year again. He's now set to announce the Masters after doing the final four where he made several dog references as the Butler Bulldogs played the Connecticut Huskies in the finals. His last line was "Connecticut is the best in show."

Hopefully he improves upon that one this week at Augusta. Nantz typically comes up with some poetic quotes to describe the action or the winner. Some have been really good while some have been fairly horrendous.

A few from the past:

"A win for the ages."
After Tiger won the 97 Masters.

"A win for the family."
After Mickelson won the 2010 Masters. 

"Vijay stands for victory."
After Vijay Singh won the 2000 Masters.

"The bear has come out of hibernation."
While Jack was making his back nine run at the 86 Masters.

"Y.E. Yes."
After Y.E. Yang won the 2009 PGA Championship to beat Tiger.

He actually quoted a Bette Midler poem about roses when Justin Rose won the Memorial. 

Quiz: Try and guess who these lines would be for:

"May the Schwartzel be with you"
"One fine day"
"Great Scott"
"A win for the arthritic"
"A win for Japan"
"He paints his finest Masterpiece"
"Over the hills and out of the Woods"
"No extinction for this big cat"

McCord still banned from the Masters

Jim Nantz

Back in 1995, CBS television golf analyst Gary McCord got banned from the Masters for saying "they don't cut the greens here at Augusta, they use bikini wax." He also described the bumpy terrain as looking "suspiciously like body bags."

These quotes are definitely not ideal for the Masters telecast, but it seems a warning or suspension could have been sufficient. McCord has a different type of humor, and his banter with David Feherty makes for good television. It would be nice to see him return to Augusta now that it's been 16 years.

Tom Watson actually wrote a letter to CBS and the Masters chairman demanding that McCord be fired, and apparently this had a big effect on McCord's future at the tournament.

McCord isn't the first to be blackballed from the Masters. Jack Whitaker was taken off the air for comments during a playoff at the 1966 Masters when he called the gallery a "mob." Whitaker's suspension lasted four years.

"I assume that what I did is viewed as something short of manslaughter," said McCord. "It's a misdemeanor, not a felony. With good behavior I may be out on parole in a couple of years." This may turn out to be a life sentence for McCord.

I don't think any announcers will get in trouble this year, unless Jim Nantz gets suspended for too many cheesy lines.

The Irony of Faldo and Nantz on Tiger

Jim Nantz

Transcript from the CBS Accenture Match Play coverage with announcers Jim Nantz and Nick Faldo.

Nantz: Lets take a break from the golf action and touch on the Tiger Woods situation. Sir Nick, what do you make of Tiger's apology?

Faldo: Well, I thought it was quite brave actually. Personally, I've had three wives, three divorces, and a slew of mistresses so I know how tough it can be when you are the world's number one player. Women everywhere. Just everywhere.

I could tell you some stories you wouldn't believe Jim. This one time, after I won the Masters...

Nantz: Uhh, Nick, we're on the air.

Faldo: Ok sorry, I'll save that one for later. But really, I am familiar with a scorned woman getting angry with a golf club. One of my college girlfriends got mad, took my 9 iron out of my bag and smashed up my 200k Porshe. I'll tell you Jim, the price of fame, the price of fame. People just don't know how hard it is.

What is your opinion Jim? Can Tiger's marriage recover?

Nantz: Wow, I just don't know. This marriage thing is just insane. As you know, I'm going through a very tough divorce and dating a girl half my age. I'm paying 72k per month in alimony. Brutal! Just think what Tiger will have to pay.

The amount of women that want to date a sportscaster is just stunning. Can't imagine how many would want to be with Tiger.

CBS Producer into their headsets: Would you two shut up already! Talk about golf for godsakes! McCord, Feherty, start talking about something funny!