Greg Sharpe, the voice of Nebraska football, announced he has been diagnosed with cancer.
Sharpe revealed the news Monday on “Sports Nightly,” the weeknight show he hosts with Jessica Coody on the Husker Radio Network.
Sharpe did not specify the diagnosis, but he said it involved the “pancreatic region of the body.”
A message from the voice of the Huskers @SharpeGreg. pic.twitter.com/a0JXJnGXSz
— Huskers Radio Network (@HuskersRadio) April 16, 2024
Sharpe has been the play-by-play commentator for Nebraska football since 2008. Sharpe also does play-by-play for the Husker baseball team, and he said his course of treatment could interfere with game broadcasts and episodes of his show.
Sharpe said he was reluctant to share the news publicly but decided to make the announcement in part to explain potential absences.
After learning his diagnosis in recent weeks, Sharpe says he set a goal.
People are also reading…
“I want to get this thing, whup its butt and get myself ready for football because I think we are going to have a fabulous, fabulous football season around here in the fall,” Sharpe said.
Nebraska athletic director Troy Dannen was one of many to issue support to Sharpe on X, formerly Twitter.
“We are strong behind @SharpeGreg as he fights the toughest fight. The power of our Husker Nation is here to support him. GBR!” Dannen wrote.
Photos: Nebraska football spring practice, April 9
Nebraska’s Tristan Alvano speaks during a news conference Tuesday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Isaac Gifford speaks during a news conference on Tuesday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska special teams coordinator Ed Foley speaks during a news conference on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska assistant coach Evan Cooper talks with a player during a team practice on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska assistant coach E.J. Barthel signals a play during a team practice, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Daniel Kaelin makes a throw next to assistant coach Glenn Thomas during a football practice, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola makes a throw during football practice, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska offensive line coach Donovan Raiola talks with players Tuesday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Bryce Benhart (left) and Brock Knutson practice on Tuesday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Jahmal Banks holds the ball during a team practice, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Jahmal Banks (left) is tackled by teammate Riley Van Poppel during a team practice, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola passes the ball during a team practice, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Heinrich Haarberg (right) fakes a handoff to teammate Emmett Johnson during a practice Tuesday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Dylan Raiola makes a throw next to teammate Daniel Kaelin and assistant coach Glenn Thomas during a football practice, Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Daniel Kaelin makes a throw next to teammate Dylan Raiola and assistant coach Glenn Thomas during a football practice Tuesday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule talks to players during practice Tuesday at Hawks Championship Center.
Nebraska’s Thomas Fidone (left) grabs a pass in front of Marques Buford during practice on Tuesday at Hawks Championship Center.
You must be logged in to post a comment Login