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Hahn misses broadcast after surgery
Submitted by kentysiac on 11/21/2009 - 15:05
BLACKSBURG, Va. - N.C. State play-by-play broadcaster Gary Hahn isn't working today's game at Virginia Tech because he is recovering from prostate cancer surgery.
Wolfpack Sports Marketing general manager Brian Asbill said the cancer was discovered in an early stage.
"His prospects for complete and total recovery are excellent," Asbill said.
Hahn, who is in his 20th season as the voice of the Wolfpack, was replaced on play-by-play by Tony Haynes, who usually serves as sideline reporter. Mark Thomas replaced Haynes on the sideline, and Johnny Evans remained in his usual position as color analyst.
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Ken Tysiac has covered the ACC for The Charlotte Observer since 2003, and spent the previous eight years covering Clemson for the Anderson Independent-Mail and then The State in South Carolina. He grew up in Rochester, N.Y., and is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame.Want to post a comment?
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Mark Thomas?
Sat, 11/21/2009 - 21:17 — UNC1998I'd have never guessed him to be a homer after listening to him on the radio....yeah right. I think it's a great a couple of former players are commenting on the team's play on the radio broadcast. I'm sure it gives special perspective.
Perspective
Mon, 11/23/2009 - 13:15 — SurferYep, and somewhat painful, for them, at this point in time.