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nightwing1240

(1,996 posts)
Sun Jan 1, 2023, 06:50 AM Jan 2023

Robert Griffin III learns wife is in labor live during ESPN's College Football Playoff coverage

The biggest moment of a wild Fiesta Bowl between TCU and Michigan wasn't on the field for Robert Griffin III.

During the third quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal, Griffin received the news his wife, Estonian heptathlete Greta Griffin, was in labor live on the air while working as part of ESPN's "Field Pass with The Pat McAfee Show" coverage.

The former NFL quarterback's co-hosts were initially confused why he was on the phone, up until he hung up and told them "Sorry guys, uh, I gotta go. My wife's going into labor." Griffin then embraced them and ran off the field.

Link - https://www.yahoo.com/sports/robert-griffin-iii-learns-wife-is-in-labor-live-during-esp-ns-college-football-playoff-coverage-003440662.html
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Very nice story and I had seen this last night while watching the game. He was quite excited, Robert Griffin III.

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Robert Griffin III learns wife is in labor live during ESPN's College Football Playoff coverage (Original Post) nightwing1240 Jan 2023 OP
I hope True Dough Jan 2023 #1
RG III was physically ruined by the Washington football team COL Mustard Jan 2023 #2
He seems to Traildogbob Jan 2023 #3
I Like Him On TV, Too ProfessorGAC Jan 2023 #7
It wasn't just the "Washington Football Team" edhopper Jan 2023 #4
This!!! COL Mustard Jan 2023 #5
He Got There In Time ProfessorGAC Jan 2023 #6
Super Cute Family IronLionZion Jan 2023 #8

COL Mustard

(6,868 posts)
2. RG III was physically ruined by the Washington football team
Sun Jan 1, 2023, 08:29 AM
Jan 2023

They directly contributed to his knee injury by letting him stay in a playoff game several years ago.

I only hope he got out of football without any brain damage.

Traildogbob

(9,918 posts)
3. He seems to
Sun Jan 1, 2023, 09:08 AM
Jan 2023

Me to be extremely bright. One of the best ex players analyzing games and doing play by play. Sure as hell is no Hershel Walker. This young man has all his brain in tact. I love to hear him break it all down before and during games. Yea, Washington sucks! Under all kinds of investigation for player abuse. Snyder is a trump clone.

ProfessorGAC

(69,748 posts)
7. I Like Him On TV, Too
Sun Jan 1, 2023, 06:34 PM
Jan 2023

He shows up on ESPN shows like KJM & NFL Live regularly.
He always seems to made good sense.

edhopper

(34,743 posts)
4. It wasn't just the "Washington Football Team"
Sun Jan 1, 2023, 09:27 AM
Jan 2023

it was specifically coach Mike Shanahan's disregard for his players that ended his career.

COL Mustard

(6,868 posts)
5. This!!!
Sun Jan 1, 2023, 11:09 AM
Jan 2023

And people paying to watch these elite athletes pummel each other. It really reminds me of gladiators in ancient Rome.

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