EP 071: Greg Sharpe, Nebraska Football and Baseball

Episode 71 features the voice of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Greg Sharpe. As a Nebraska native, Greg is one of my personal favorite broadcasters to listen to and am excited to share his story on the pod! Topics of discussion include:

• Another example of a successful sportscaster knowing exactly what he wanted to do at a young age.
• Getting on the air for the first time as a college student.
• Calling a high school game as a college student featuring the great Barry Sanders.
• How being a spotter for Mitch Holthus and playing country music helped him climb the professional ladder.
• The importance of the mentorship of Kevin Harlan and Mitch Holthus as he grew in the business.
• The advice he would give his daughters if they wanted to get into sportscasting.
• The break that led to him getting his first major play-by-play job for the Kansas State Wildcats.
• Calling K-State during the golden age of Wildcat athletics.
• Losing the K-State play-by-play position because of a rights change.
• Getting over the hurt feelings of a rights change.
• What he did during the six years in the desert between Major College jobs.
• The series of events that led to become the voice of the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
• Replacing a personal friend and avoiding hard feelings.
• How Nebraska improving as he started his first full season made the transition easier.
• Interviewing Bo Pelini, a fiery coach, after losses.
• Dealing with a challenging situation when Bo Pelini was unknowingly recorded saying unflattering things about the fan base.
• Switching broadcast loyalties from your alma mater to a conference rival.
• Leaving a broadcast after pregame to drive to Lincoln for the birth of his third child.
• Dealing with a three man booth in radio and the failing health Adrian Fiala, a beloved Nebraska Analyst.
• Reeling in an opinionated color analyst.
• Being confused for another area sportscaster Gary Sharp.
• His broadcast horror stories.
• What he still does to improve as a broadcaster.

And much more!

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