'Hat guy' Mike Celizic has cancer

For as long as I've known him, El Sombrero has always been among the most professional, most talented and most likeable members of the Gotham press corps. I join all of your friends and colleagues in wishing you a speedy and complete recovery.

 

One of the good guys. Hate to hear this news. I wish him nothing but the best.

 

Good luck and godspeed, Mike.

 

Update.

Speaks for itself.

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/38771115/ns/today-today_health/

 

In so many ways, that is some truly horrible shit. My thoughts and prayers will be with Mike and his family.

At the same point, what a great story he tells about that day. The value of friends and the things they do for you...

 

Powerful stuff. Thanks for posting that.

 

Keep Pounding, Mike.

 

Oh, God. Mike, hang in there and fight the good fight as best you can.

 

Best wishes, Mike. Godspeed.

 

As someone who has spent time with Mike in press boxes and locker rooms, I defy anyone to say that he hasn't always been a good guy. I pray that his situation changes. I admire his bravery in accepting his situation. God Bless You Mike Celizic.

 

This is really small, and I'm not trying to trivialize -- and he might have even been kidding -- but given who he works for, I would hope to god Al Roker pays him a visit very soon.

 

I was thinking the same thing.