When Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez was hospitalized and arrested this weekend for his role in a stabbing incident in Indianapolis, someone had to fill in for him at work on Sunday.
That was Brady Quinn, who called the Raiders-Colts game in Sanchez’s place.
Quinn, who serves as a panelist on “Big Noon Kickoff” for the network, got a call five minutes before he went on air on Saturday that he was needed in Indianapolis this next day.
“It’s been a whirlwind to say the least—not much sleep and mixed emotions,” Quinn said, via Sports Illustrated. “Obviously concerned for Mark’s health and the well-being of all those involved, but at the same time excited for the opportunity to call a game. However, it’s not ideal. I pride myself on preparation, and there’s not enough time to prepare in the manner I am accustomed to. I’m very appreciative of all the folks behind the scenes at Fox and coaches on both teams who went out of their way to help.”
Quinn and play-by-play announcer Chris Myers were also without a sideline reporter on Sunday.
“So it was just Chris and me talking ball for three hours, which I love,” Quinn said. “Hopefully, the fan bases enjoyed the call. You can never make everyone happy, especially in lopsided outcomes, but given the circumstances, I thought everyone did very well.”
Sanchez is now facing at least one felony charge for his role in the weekend incident in Indianapolis that resulted in him getting stabbed.
According to Fox 59, Sanchez, 38, got into an altercation with a 69-year-old grease disposal truck operator after Sanchez was upset that the truck was blocking an alley.
The other person in the incident told police that he initially tried to defend himself against Sanchez with pepper spray. Then, he allegedly used a knife to defend himself.
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office announced on Sunday that Sanchez was charged with battery with injury, public intoxication and unlawful entry of a vehicle.
In a Monday press conference, the authorities announced that Sanchez also faces a Level 5 felony battery charge, which carries a one-to-six-year sentence.
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