How about this for a memorable way to announce to the world that your wife is pregnant with your first child?
That’s what Robert Spillane did. The Las Vegas Raiders linebacker got on NBC’s mics after coming up with the game-winning interception for his team in the 16-12 win over the New York Jets. With his wife in the stands. cheering him on and cameras on him, he revealed she was pregnant: “We get to tell the world tonight that my beautiful wife will have our first baby here in June.”
LOVE IT! Here’s the heartwarming video of that moment:
"My wife is actually pregnant. So we get to tell the whole world tonight that my beautiful wife will have our first baby here in June. So, I'm looking forward to it."
Not your run-of-the-mill postgame interview from Raiders LB Robert Spillane. pic.twitter.com/CG0J0K1VmC
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) November 13, 2023
After getting the game-winning interception, Robert Spillane announces that he and his wife are expecting their first child. pic.twitter.com/7iVGU9m9yA
— Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) November 13, 2023
"The big mistake at the big moment happens again."
Mike Tirico on the call as Raiders LB Robert Spillane intercepts Zach Wilson as the Jets were driving for a potential go-ahead touchdown.
It was Wilson's first interception in 151 passes. pic.twitter.com/hAlSGNHyQU
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) November 13, 2023
This is also beautiful:
“It’s a dream come true, I poured my heart into this football. To help my team win is a blessing.”
Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane seemingly near tears after securing a crucial late-game interception tonight to beat the Jets.
🎥: By @Sean_Zittel, Vegas Sports Today… pic.twitter.com/HP8bx2IDCI
— Vegas Sports Today (@VegasSportsTD) November 13, 2023
