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Husker staff corner: Sharpe tries to match Husker fans' passion in his radio broadcasts

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Greg Sharpe is in his 10th season as the Nebraska football team's play-by-play announcer. He also handles play-by-play duties for the Husker baseball team. A native of Olathe, Kansas, his passion for his work is obvious in his broadcasts, and he strongly believes that passion is integral in serving a fervent Husker fan base.

Q: Was becoming a play-by-play announcer the sort of job you envisioned while growing up in Olathe?

Sharpe: "I knew when I was 7 or 8 that I wanted to be a sports broadcaster. Don't know why.