Robert Griffin III learns wife is in labor during Fiesta Bowl broadcast

Robert Griffin III was a part of an alternate broadcast for the Fiesta Bowl between No. 3 TCU and No. 2 Michigan, however he needed to lower out early.

The previous Washington quarterback took a telephone name late within the third quarter, regardless of the got here turning into an on the spot traditional earlier than everybody’s eyes.

His companions from “The Pat McAfee Present” have been clearly confused at first as to why his headset was off and he was on the telephone – one in every of them even requested “what are you doing? We’re in the midst of a recreation.”

“Alright guys. I gotta go,” RG3 stated emphatically.

One in all his companions was shocked.

“To the toilet?” somebody replied.

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That is when Griffin made it a bit clearer, telling his group his spouse was in labor.

He was given congratulations by his broadcast companions, and he sprinted his approach into the tunnel and out of sight.

An ESPN digital camera chased him down as effectively.

It’s Griffin’s fourth baby, and third together with his spouse, Grete.

Griffin joined ESPN in August 2021 after spending eight seasons within the NFL – 4 with Washington, one with the Cleveland Browns, and three with the Baltimore Ravens.

Robert Griffin III is seen previous to the sport between the Michigan Wolverines and the TCU Horned Frogs within the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona.
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TCU gained, 51-45, to make it the most important upset in Faculty Soccer Playoff historical past, as they have been eight-point underdogs.

RG3 missed the ending, however an addition to the household is a pleasant comfort prize.