Cancer battle blemish but won’t keep ESPN's Holly Rowe from USC-UConn
Holly Rowe delivered an apology, but it really wasn’t needed.
She’ll be on the sideline at Colonial Life Arena on Thursday as part of ESPN’s broadcast of No. 7 South Carolina-No. 1 UConn. She’s also been battling cancer for more than half a year, her second battle with it.
Thursday morning, she tweeted some of the treatment delivered an unwelcome side effect.
Dear America, I apologize in advance. 1 of my cancer treatment side effects is a rash. Uconn @ So Car, biggest WBB game of year, it’s on my face.Delightful. Pretend you don’t notice. Glass half full:scan Tues. shows progress but I look hideous. Doing best I can ♀️♀️
— Holly Rowe (@sportsiren) February 1, 2018
Although she phrased is as an apology, the outpouring of support made clear that wasn’t necessary.
Lot of love here for you, Miss Holly. Richly deserved. It's Game Day. Go get 'em.
— Tony Barnhart (@MrCFB) February 1, 2018
What would look better than you being there doing your job better than anyone else could? Nothing.
— Scott Van Pelt (@notthefakeSVP) February 1, 2018
There is nothing more beautiful than a fighter.
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) February 1, 2018
We ❤️ you, Holly.
You could show up with a shoebox on your head and we wouldn't care...just keep kicking cancer in the teeth!!!!!
— Bob Valvano (@espnVshow) February 1, 2018
You owe no one an apology - you do you - strength and grace - and hi.
— Amy Trask (@AmyTrask) February 1, 2018
1) Breaks my heart that Holly thinks she has to apologize for anything. TV takes you to that place sometimes. 2) Holly went out of her way to encourage people I know who are going through similar things. Such an awesome professional and person. 3) Give me UConn minus the points. https://t.co/isBUUVfAL6
— Gary Parrish (@GaryParrishCBS) February 1, 2018
Tipoff is at 7 p.m.
This story was originally published February 1, 2018 at 1:25 PM with the headline "Cancer battle blemish but won’t keep ESPN's Holly Rowe from USC-UConn."