CBS Sports commentator Gary Danielson had to shake off an awkward moment during the network's emotional SEC send-off.
After Alabama’s SEC Championship win over Georgia, Brad Nessler and Danielson signed off for the final time as the voices of the 'SEC on CBS.'
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Danielson seemed to think Nessler was wrapping up the broadcast and reached out his hand for a handshake.
But Nessler unwittingly left Danielson hanging and continued to speak for another roughly 30 seconds.
"Finally, I think just to say, you know, whether you're in your favorite bar having a beer, you're in your easy chair at home, or you're watching us streaming on your devices, whatever," Nessler said.
"We want to thank you, the fans and the viewers and everybody that's been with us every Saturday at 3:30 for the SEC on CBS."
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Danielson then reached his hand out again and said, “Way to go, partner" and the pair finally locked hands.
“Goodnight from Atlanta," Nessler added.
CBS then played a montage of highlights from its time broadcasting SEC games over the past 28 years.
Nessler and Danielson's emotional goodbye appeared to pull on the heartstrings of many fans watching from home.
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One fan tweeted: "They're two of the all-time greats, it's a darn shame the run is coming to an end. Living legends!"
A second said: "That hit me in the feels."
A third added: "A sad day like when MNF left ABC for ESPN."
CBS' focus will now turn to the Big Ten, which it began broadcasting this season.
The SEC's exclusive broadcasting rights were acquired by ESPN in 2020 and will kick off next season.
The rights to men's basketball will also head to the Disney-owned network.
