‘Voice of the Huskers’ Greg Sharpe Is Named Nebraska Sportscaster of the Year

Nebraska fans have usually celebrated when hearing one of Greg Sharpe’s calls over the airwaves across the Husker Radio Network because of the play by the Cornhuskers on the field. Now, Husker fans can celebrate the man behind the microphone for his own personal accolade.

Greg Sharpe, the longtime voice for Nebraska football, baseball and the host of the “Sports Nightly” program heard across Nebraska and beyond, was awarded Monday night with the Nebraska Sportscaster of the Year honor from the National Sports Media Association. Executive Director Dave Goren called into Sports Nightly on Monday night to share the news with Sharpe.

“I wanted to ring out 2024 in a good way, and ring in 2025 in a better way,” Goren said over the phone. “You have been elected by your peers as the 2024 Nebraska Sportscaster of the Year.”

The NSMA membership votes on state and national sportscaster and sportswriter of the year awards as well as Hall of Fame honorees each year. From Oct. 15-Nov. 15, NSMA members provide three nominations for each category as the top two receiving votes in each state are placed on the final ballot along with the top ten for the national awards.

Sharpe’s honor comes during an emotional year for the broadcaster. On April 15 he announced his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, and his work with the Huskers Radio Network was affected during the first months of his treatment. The longtime baseball broadcaster missed several Nebraska baseball contests before returning to call the team’s appearance in the Big Ten Tournament in Omaha. The Huskers lost their first game but swept the rest to win the tournament, and Sharpe was along for the ride at every pitch.

During the fall, Sharpe missed a few football broadcasts as well. Sharpe was still available during the broadcasts, featuring in segments during the Huskers Radio Network pregame coverage for each game.

It is also not the first honor received by Sharpe this year. The Kansas City Chiefs recognized Sharpe before a Monday night game at Arrowhead Stadium in October. Sharpe, alongside his wife and three daughters, visited Kansas City with the help of Memories for Kids, a Nebraska nonprofit dedicated to creating memories for families affected by Stage Four cancer.

During the contest, Sharpe and his family watched the game from a suite, and they joined the Chiefs broadcast team during their pregame coverage on the field at Arrowhead Stadium. The contest also came during the Chiefs’ “Cancer Crucial Catch” game, creating a memorable atmosphere for the Sharpes. Greg was also reunited with family friend and former colleague Mitch Holthus, the voice of the Chiefs, during the pregame coverage. Sharpe had previously worked closely with the Chiefs broadcast team as a Kansas State Wildcats broadcaster prior to joining the Huskers Radio Network.

Sharpe’s wife, Amy, wrote on social media at the time, “I cannot even imagine a more perfect memory for the girls to have for their lifetime.”

The Big Ten Network created a documentary in preparation for Sharpe’s return to the broadcast booth prior to the Huskers’ season opener against UTEP, and FOX Sports documented Sharpe’s journey during the “Big Noon Kickoff” broadcast prior to the Nebraska-Rutgers game.

On April 28, Nebraska baseball honored their radio voice with a tribute to the broadcaster prior to the series finale against Iowa, while adding a patch to the ball caps of each player with “GS” and “Sharpe Strong” monikers.

Sharpe has been a radio announcer and lead host of “Sports Nightly” with the Huskers Radio Network and Nebraska Athletics since 2008. Prior to joining NU, Sharpe was well-regarded for his role working with Kansas State’s football and basketball programs from 1996-2002. Sharpe had previously won the NSMA’s honor from the state of Kansas.

Greg Sharpe can be heard every weeknight on Sports Nightly on radio stations across Nebraska and online. Hear more of Sharpe’s latest episode, including his conversation with Goren:

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