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Daily Mail
05-08-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Footy great Garry Lyon reveals the agonising health problem that made him take drastic action just before a TV appearance
Footy broadcaster Garry Lyon revealed he was struck down with a 'nasty' back spasm just five minutes before going on live television ahead of the Crows' 14-point victory against Hawthorn on Friday night at the Adelaide Oval. In a bizarre twist of events, Lyon told SEN Breakfast that he had to go visit the Adelaide doctor. Lyon explained he lay down on the doctor's table to receive treatment right before going live on Fox Footy's coverage of the match. In fact, Lyon was forced to kick Adelaide skipper Jordan Dawson out of the medics' room in order to see the doctors. 'I had to say to Jordan Dawson you wouldn't mind getting out would you, I've got a bit of a sore back. It was horrible,' he told SEN Breakfast, adding: 'Not good at all.' Despite the interruption, Dawson would go on to lead his team by example, booting two goals on his side's way to victory. He also amassed 21 disposals and made 12 tackles. Lyon had a back spasm right before Fox were set to go live on the game. He went into the Crows' medical rooms and sought out some treatment from a doctor Lyon, meanwhile, enjoyed a glittering career with Melbourne that spanned from 1986 to 1999. The half-forward played 226 games for the club, returning 426 goals during that time, before being forced to hang up the boots due to ongoing issues with his back. 'I had a nasty little situation. I did my back, it's ended my footy career but for 20 years or more it's been pretty good,' the Fox presenter told SEN. 'It just went on me on Friday and I was in a bit of pain,' he said, recounting the moment prior to kick-off. 'I had to say to Roo (Mark Ricciuto) can you get the Adelaide doctor to get me some painkillers? He said: "No worries". 'He runs down, he said they're very happy to help you out and this is understandable legally, they've got to see you.' Meanwhile, broadcaster Tim Watson took a dig at Lyon, calling the situation 'embarrassing'. 'I was on the Adelaide Crows doctor's bench five minutes before we're going on air getting a bit of a run over,' Lyon added. The Melbourne great has also delivered his opinion on Simon Goodwin's shock axing this week. It emerged on Tuesday that the under-pressure Demons coach would be parting ways with the club after their 83-point win against the West Coast on Saturday. While a premiership winner with the Dees, Goodwin's side has slumped this season, amassing a mere seven wins. However, Lyon was perplexed by the timing of the ruthless decision. 'I'm stunned, shocked, totally shocked,' Lyon told SEN. 'I had no heads up on this whatsoever. Absolutely shocked, I can't get my head around it. He won't be coaching a farewell game, that's something I can promise you.' Demons president Brad Green explained that the club had offered Goodwin the chance to oversee the final three home and away fixtures of the season, but the premiership-winning coach declined the offer, stating that he wanted to give the players 'clean air.' 'I always talk about the team mentality, and no one is bigger than the team. I didn't want it to be about me. It's about them and the progress they have had,' he explained, before adding that he will take some time off from footy with his family.
Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Meteorologist Goes Viral After Texting Wife During Severe Weather Broadcast: 'I Am a Husband and a Father First'
Nick Jansen, chief meteorologist for NBC affiliate KTTC, responded to a viewer who called his actions "unprofessional" in a social media post that went viralNEED TO KNOW A meteorologist went viral after he was seen text messaging his wife while covering a severe weather outbreak on live television Afterwards, Nick Jansen, chief meteorologist for NBC affiliate KTTC, said a viewer complained about his "unprofessional" decision in an email to the station 'I take my job and your safety very seriously. But I'm also a husband and a father," Jansen said in a post on Facebook defending his actionsA Minnesota meteorologist went viral after he texted his wife on camera during a severe weather outbreak. Nick Jansen, chief meteorologist for NBC affiliate KTTC, could be seen using his cellphone on camera during a live broadcast about the severe weather in southeastern Minnesota and northern Iowa on Monday, July 28. Later on, Jansen briefly apologized to viewers. "Sorry I just had to text my wife,' he explained. '[The] baby was sleeping the whole night. So that's going to be over with at this point in time.' The moment didn't sit well with some, according to Jansen, who shared that one viewer sent an email about "how unprofessional" he seemed by texting in that moment. "The quote that really struck me: 'That he has to call his wife to make sure she takes the baby to safety? Maybe some people think it's noble or cute. I don't,' " he wrote in a post on his Facebook page. Jansen went on to defend himself, saying that moment was an example of "me being human." 'I take my job and your safety very seriously. But I'm also a husband and a father," he explained. 'In the middle of severe weather, I decided to take a brief moment to make sure my wife and child were safely in the basement." He continued, 'I am a husband and a father FIRST. Let's all try to show each other a little more understanding and respect in life.' As of Monday, Aug. 4, the video on Jansen's page has been viewed more than 15 million times and received around 285,000 likes. In a follow-up post shared on Sunday, Aug. 3, Jansen thanked those who showed him and his family support. 'Truly, thank you for all the love and support over the past few days,' the weatherman wrote alongside an image of himself and his baby. 'I never imagined that post would get the kind of response it did, not in a million years.' He continued, 'Every like, comment, share, and message has meant the world to me. Your kindness and encouragement have been a powerful reminder of why I do what I do. And oh, the little one says hello!' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. KTTC Vice-President and General Manager Stephanie Hedrick defended Jansen and his actions in a statement shared by the station. 'The KTTC team is proud of Nick and the work he and the First Alert weather team did Monday night and the work they continue to do to keep our communities safe. That includes their own families,' Hedrick said. 'KTTC knows that when our meteorologists, anchors and reporters are delivering the news, they are also talking to their own families- informing them and helping to keep them safe," she continued. "In this case, viewers saw that happen live - Nick being a good husband and dad by taking a moment and making sure they were safe." Hedrick concluded, "Thank you to all those who support our team during such moments. We hope all know the importance of such safety measures during severe weather.' Read the original article on People
