A radio play-by-play announcer for N.C. State was suspended indefinitely Friday after making a reference to “illegal aliens” while announcing the score of a bowl game in El Paso, Texas, during the Wolfpack's matchup with Maryland in the Duke's Mayo Bowl.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A radio play-by-play announcer for No. 25 N.C. State was suspended indefinitely Friday after making a reference to “illegal aliens” while announcing the score of a bowl game in El Paso, Texas, during the Wolfpack's matchup with Maryland in the Gary Hahn was disciplined by N.C. State broadcast rightsholder Learfield Communications.
Hahn, the radio voice for N.C. State since the 1990-91 season and N.C. Sportscaster of the Year in 2010 and 2020, did not immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press seeking comment.