Maryland Gov. Hogan praises RG3 for support in battle versus cancer
Robert Griffin III has taken a beating in the public relations arena since his splashy rookie season, but he has a staunch supporter in the state's highest elected office.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan lavished praise on the beleaguered Washington Redskins quarterback for seeking him out during Sunday's season-opening game and offering words of encouragement in Hogan's battle against cancer.
RGIII went out of his way to come over to me yesterday and say, "How are you feeling governor, how are your cancer...
Posted by Larry Hogan on Monday, September 14, 2015
In a posting on his Facebook account, Hogan recounted how Griffin made a point to approach him and express both concern and positive thoughts over his fight against Stage 3 non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Hogan called the fourth-year quarterback "a very nice, decent and positive young man."
Hogan also acknowledged that Griffin, who lost his starting job in the preseason, was dealing with some hardships and offered encouragement of his own, saying "better times are ahead for him too!"
The governor attended the game as part of his efforts to promote Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. He was accompanied by four youngsters who are also fighting cancer and affiliated with the Cool Kids Campaign, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children with cancer and their families.
#Redskins QB RGIII shows support for Maryland Governor @LarryHogan as he battles cancer: http://t.co/75sMJ1FtUC pic.twitter.com/k02KSIjtPL
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) September 15, 2015
The group, which wore "Hogan Strong" shirts, was honored in the end zone during the first quarter. Hogan later posted the message on Facebook to share his exchange with Griffin.
(h/t Redskins.com)
