Greg Sharpe, Voice of Nebraska Football and Baseball, Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

‘I want to get this thing, whup its butt and get myself ready for football,’ radio play-by-play man says

Greg Sharpe / Nebraska Athletics

Greg Sharpe, the voice of the Nebraska Huskers, revealed his cancer diagnosis Monday night.

He disclosed the news on "Sports Nightly," the weeknight show he hosts with Jessica Coody on the Huskers Radio Network.

The exact diagnosis wasn’t specified, 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 voice for Husker football since 2008. He also does play-by-play for the baseball program, which is why he decided the share the news so soon. The course of his treatment could interfere with the baseball schedule and he didn’t want people to start asking questions.

After breaking the news to Husker fans, Sharpe said he has one goal in mind.

"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.

Social media reactions

If there’s one thing I know about Husker Nation you ALWAYS, always answer the call. Please send your prayers and support to our great leader at HRN. We’ve all got you @SharpeGreg! https://t.co/rwFvktxaGO

— Jessica Coody (@JessicaCoody) April 16, 2024

I’m thinking of my friend colleague Greg! Beat cancer Sharpie! https://t.co/uClgZJsYbO

— Nate Rohr (@RohrOfTheCrowd) April 16, 2024

Greg Sharpe is one of the good guys in this business. An extremely kind man of deep faith who happens to be an excellent broadcaster.

Praying for your recovery, Greg. Need you ready for football season. 👊🏻 https://t.co/cmCuxYj2Br

— Matt Schick (@ESPN_Schick) April 16, 2024

One of my favorite broadcasters ever. So many great childhood memories listening to Greg Sharpe on the call of K-State games. Go beat cancer @SharpeGreg! https://t.co/1xoHVPOSGG

— Cole Manbeck (@Cole_Manbeck) April 16, 2024

We love ya Greg.

Husker Nation’s behind you all the way.

— Nebraska Huskers (@Huskers) April 16, 2024

Pulling for you Greg to beat this thing. You're one of the best at your craft.

— Dr. Larry Widman (@Doc_elitemind) April 16, 2024

Incredible strength. Anything anytime

— Damon Benning (@damonbenning) April 16, 2024

We are strong behind @SharpeGreg as he fights the toughest fight. The power of our Husker Nation is here to support him. GBR! https://t.co/mR1x5gXSYp

— Troy Dannen (@TroyDannen) April 16, 2024