Longtime ESPN broadcaster Mike Patrick passes away at 80

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on April 22, 2025, 7:08 PM | 7 comments

https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/44803930/mike-patrick-espn-play-pla...

Mike Patrick, who spent 36 years as a play-by-play commentator for ESPN and was the network's NFL voice for "Sunday Night Football" for 18 seasons, has died at the age of 80.

He last called a college football game in 2017 and Hokies will always remember him for his "these people are losing their minds" call against Miami in 2011.

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You will see this game, this upset and this sign next on ESPN Sportscenter. Virginia Tech 31 Miami 7

His decision was made after a phone call with longtime Virginia Tech assistant coach Bud Foster. All Foster told him was, "We win. They don't."

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You will see this game, this upset and this sign next on ESPN Sportscenter. Virginia Tech 31 Miami 7

His decision was made after a phone call with longtime Virginia Tech assistant coach Bud Foster. All Foster told him was, "We win. They don't."