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Chris Spielman's wife dies after bout with cancer

I'm no big Chris Spielman lover (though of all the ESPN/ABC announcers he's the most entertaining). I'm no Ohio State lover.  But the story on Stefanie Spielman and her 12 year bout with breast cancer is pretty damn touching.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4672569

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The line that finally choked me up was Chris' response to the question of why he'd also shaved his head when his wife lost her hair to chemo.

"People say, 'It's a great thing that you're doing,' " Chris Spielman said at the time. "I always say it would be a terrible thing if I didn't."

I've respected Spielman for the passionate way he's approached his job the last few years.  I respect him a thousandfold more now.  My condolences to him and his family.

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My thoughts an prayers are out to him and his family.

Chris was supposed to do the game saturday at Kinnick. He is one of a very very short list of ESPN announcers I actually like listening to.

"You don't become a Hawkeye fan, You're born with Black and Gold in your veins." - Me

by BStylin Hawkye on Nov 20, 2009 11:40 AM CST reply actions  

Same here

I can’t imagine what he’s going through.

I enjoyed him doing the 2006 Outback Bowl for us.

by Duez I say on Nov 20, 2009 12:08 PM CST up reply actions  

+1

He’s my favorite CFB announcer by far.

by houksyndrome on Nov 21, 2009 5:20 PM CST reply actions  

I have been...

completely sold on Chris Spielman as a color commentator since Day One. I like his attitude and his appreciation for the Defensive game.

by Zulu on Nov 22, 2009 11:11 AM CST reply actions  

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