| Revision as of 12:27, 24 August 2016 editQwfp (talk | contribs)Autopatrolled, Extended confirmed users, Pending changes reviewers, Rollbackers42,034 edits Reverted 1 pending edit by 184.88.21.30 to revision 732542209 by 198.140.222.129: per WP:BLP - unsourced← Previous edit | Revision as of 02:03, 20 December 2016 edit undoPcb95 (talk | contribs)54 editsNo edit summaryNext edit → | ||
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
| | caption = | | caption = | ||
| | pseudonym = | | pseudonym = | ||
| | birth_date = |
| birth_date = 6/1/1960 | ||
| | birth_place = | | birth_place = | ||
| | death_date = | | death_date = | ||
| Line 25: | Line 25: | ||
| }} | }} | ||
| '''Michael A. Bianchi''' (born c. |
'''Michael A. Bianchi''' (born c. 1960) is an ] journalist and sports columnist at the ''].'' He joined the ''Sentinel'' as a columnist in 2000 after working as the lead sports columnist at '']'' in Jacksonville. Before the Times-Union, Bianchi worked at '']'' in Cocoa, where he wrote columns and covered athletics at the University of Florida. In Orlando, he writes about the ], ], ], ], ], ], the ], ] and other sports and events.<ref name=Bianchi>{{cite web|title=Mike Bianchi Biography|url=http://cflradio.net/mike_bianchi_bio.htm|publisher=CFL Radio|accessdate=20 March 2013}}</ref> Bianchi also has a weekday morning radio program in Orlando, ''Open Mike'', on 740 The Game. The show focuses on sports in Central Florida and Florida.<ref name=Bianchi></ref> | ||
| ==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
Revision as of 02:03, 20 December 2016
 | This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (June 2009) (Learn how and when to remove this message) |
| Mike Bianchi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6/1/1960 |
| Occupation | Sports columnist |
| Nationality | American |
Michael A. Bianchi (born c. 1960) is an American journalist and sports columnist at the Orlando Sentinel. He joined the Sentinel as a columnist in 2000 after working as the lead sports columnist at The Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville. Before the Times-Union, Bianchi worked at Florida Today in Cocoa, where he wrote columns and covered athletics at the University of Florida. In Orlando, he writes about the Orlando Magic, Orlando City Soccer Club, Florida Gators, Florida State Seminoles, University of Central Florida, NASCAR, the NBA, NFL and other sports and events. Bianchi also has a weekday morning radio program in Orlando, Open Mike, on 740 The Game. The show focuses on sports in Central Florida and Florida.
Awards
In 2009, Bianchi was the winner of the annual Sunshine States Award. Every year, the Society of Professional Journalists South Florida presents an award to a journalist. In 2001, Bianchi was recognized for his sports commentary and collection of columns.
In 2013, Bianchi was awarded the NSSA - National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association - Florida Sportswriter of the year award and was inducted into their Hall of Fame
In 2013, Bianchi became an Alumni of Distinction at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications
Books
- Tales from the Gator Swamp: Reflections on Faith and Football by Danny Wuerffel with Mike Bianchi and Steve Spurrier
- Swampmeet: A Gator Counting Book by Mike Bianchi and Marisol Novak
- Gator Alphabet ABC by Mike Bianchi and Marisol Novak
Personal
Bianchi received a Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Florida in 1985.
References
- ^ "Mike Bianchi Biography". CFL Radio. Retrieved 20 March 2013.
- "Vitale, Albom Newest NSSA Hall of Fame Electees; Patrick, King Win National Awards | NSSA". nssafame.com. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
- "2013 Alumni of Distinction » College of Journalism and Communications » University of Florida". www.jou.ufl.edu. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
External links
 | This article about an American journalist born in the 1960s is a stub. You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it. |