ESPN commentator Kirk Herbstreit shed tears during a broadcast celebrating Ohio State's national championship victory. He attributed his emotional response to a challenging year for his family, including his son's previous heart failure and the team's struggles throughout the season.
Mark Heim | [email protected] for crying on an ESPN broadcastHerbstreit revealed it was a tough personal year for his family.. In addition, Herbstreit’s son, Zak, an Ohio State football player, had heart failure two years ago and had to medically retire. He took on a graduate assistant role for the team, and Kirk Herbstreit saw his son - in jersey - celebrating the national title.
“They went to hell and back. We can try to make this sound soft, but my thing is, I talk to these players. I talk to these coaches. I know what they faced after that Michigan game,”. “I know the pain, and I know that a lot of people thought, ‘The hell with this guy. Who else can be the guy?’ … just handled it, took the high road and didn’t say anything.
“He went out, got his team ready to play four games, and they won it. And I think that’s why I’m emotional.”“It was perfect storm of emotions of a lot of stuff going through my head,” he told McAfee. “Looking down and seeing my son. My wife is in the booth with me. It was a lot.”. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.
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