Bishop & Rothman

"Bishop & Rothman" is Beau Bishop and Anthony Rothman, who collectively bring over 30 years of television sports experience now to your radio! Each weekday you'll hear expert insight and opinion on the Buckeyes, the NFL, MLB, The Jackets and more along with interviews, tweets, emails, and calls from you each weekday from 12p - 3p on Sports Radio, 97.1 The Fan!

The Indians Hot Start Explained

The Man who assembled the team that's currently 22-17 and leading the American League Central joined Bishop and Rothman today.

You can listen to general manager Chris Antonetti give his take on the Indians remarkably hot start by clicking the story's headline...

Posted by Lori Schmidt Posted on May 17, 2013 0 Comments

Indians GM Chris Antonetti

The Indians are currently tied for 1st place in the AL central with a record of 22-17 and part of the early season success has been the guys that Antonetti and Indians ownership brought in this offseason. Bishop & Rothman also talked with Antonetti about the resurgence of Ubaldo Jimenez, the future for Lonnie Chisenhall, and bringing in guys like Terry Francona and Nick Swisher who have had winning experience in the Major Leagues. Get caught up on everything about the Indians....including how Nick Swisher aids the clubhouse crew in the mornings, by listening to the full interview below...

Posted by Koby Doughty Posted on May 17, 2013 0 Comments

OSU Women's Basketball Coach Kevin McGuff

OSU's new women's Head Basketball Coach Kevin McGuff called into the program Thursday afternoon and talked about "invigorating" the OSU fanbase and becoming one of the top University's in the country in developing players on and off the court. Listen to McGuff talk about recruiting ohio and all around the country and world to continue to build the Lady Buckeyes in the upcoming years.....

Posted by Koby Doughty Posted on May 16, 2013 0 Comments

2014 Buckeye Football Schedule

The Big Ten today released the league's schedule for 2014. With that in place, we now have a complete picture of how the 2014 schedule plays out...

To see the lineup of OSU games, click the story's headline.

Posted by Koby Doughty Posted on May 16, 2013 0 Comments

OSU Football Asst. Strength Coach Anthony Schlegel

Former OSU linebacker Anthony Schlegel called into the program and get's grilled by friend and former teamate Bobby Carpenter about the Buckeyes and Mickey Marotti's offseason workout program. Anthony talks about the intense atmosphere of the weightroom this offseason and even gets to talk about his Texas hog hunting adventures to help feed the needy.

Posted by Koby Doughty Posted on May 14, 2013 0 Comments

Reds Live's Jim Day

Reds announcer Jim Day joined the program to talk about the Reds surviving early injuries and coming out above .500 during a tough early schedule. Day also talks about team leadership, Bruce's twitter controversy, and what the Reds will need to do to get better playing on the road.

Posted by Koby Doughty Posted on May 13, 2013 0 Comments

NCAA unfair to college football players? Dan Wetzel chimes in

Yahoo Sports' Dan Wetzel came on the program and talked about the money making machine that is College Football. Dan touches on how much money is being brought in a year in college football, whether TV deals like the SEC and ESPN now have are a conflict of interest, and if it's fair that college athletes can't profit off of their college fame. The conversation wraps up with basketball talk, including Dan's recent article stating that tSUN should be the ones apologizing to Chris Webber...

Posted by Koby Doughty Posted on May 10, 2013 0 Comments

OSU Athletic Director Gene Smith

 Gene Smith joined Bishop & Rothman Wednesday and talked about OSU football's upcoming game schedules, balancing new age and tradition, and the possibility of OSU vs. Michigan being played underneath the lights.

Posted by Koby Doughty Posted on May 1, 2013 0 Comments

Mike Florio on Bishop & Rothman

Each Wednesday Mike joins the program and talks about all the latest in NFL news and last week was a busy week around the league with the NFL draft. Find out where Florio rates Andy Dalton amongst the rest of the QB's in the league after he got another weapon in the draft in the form of TE Tyler Eifert. Also, how did he feel about the Browns trading picks in this year's draft for picks in next year's draft. Listen below for more on the Brown's and Bengal's draft, as well as what other teams he thought did well or not so hot in the draft.. 

Posted by Koby Doughty Posted on May 1, 2013 0 Comments

CBJ Coach Todd Richards

Todd Richards joined Bishop & Rothman Tuesday and talked about doing a lot of good things this season, but for him and the players on the team, it wasn't good enough. Richards address how the CBJ culture is changing with accountability and how they keep moving forward into next season. Listen to the full interview below..

Posted by Koby Doughty Posted on May 1, 2013 0 Comments

Reid Fragel on Bishop & Rothman

Former Buckeye and newly drafted Cincinnati Bengal Reid Fragel joined the show to talk about his NFL Draft experience, his time as a Buckeye, and much more! Give it a listen here.

Posted by Evan Winkofsky Posted on Apr 30, 2013 0 Comments

The Grades Are In

Mr. Irrelevant has a home. You know what that means? The draft is over and the draft analysis is coming in. Click the story's headline to read what the experts are saying about what the Browns and Bengals accomplished.

Posted by Koby Doughty Posted on Apr 30, 2013 0 Comments

Goosebumps and Butterflies

Attendance for the Blue Jackets season finale was 19,002, and watching those fans fill up Nationwide Arena was an apt metaphor for a season that would start slowly, but build into a storyline that eventually captured the attention of Columbus and beyond.

Cam Atkinson said the roar of the crowd gave him butterflies. General manager Jarmo Kekäläinen told us he got goosebumps. Hear from Atkinson, Kekäläinen, Jack Johnson and Nick Foligno, as well as watch CBJ supporters pack the house, click the story's headline...

Posted by Koby Doughty Posted on Apr 29, 2013 0 Comments

CBJ Right Wing Cam Atkinson

One of the stars of the CBJ's win on the road at Dallas Thursday night Cam Atkinson joined Bishop & Rothman Friday afternoon to talk about the Blue Jackets improbable run towards the playoffs this season. Atikinson scored twice in the 3-1 win which brings the Jackets to their home game with Nashville this Saturday still needing a win and a loss from the Red Wings or Minnesota Wild. Listen to the full interview here...

Posted by Koby Doughty Posted on Apr 26, 2013 0 Comments

Beau Bishop catches up with Buckeye Deshaun Thomas

Beau recently ran into now former Buckeye Deshaun Thomas and talked about his preperations for the draft and just how tough it was to make the decision to leave early and declare for the draft. Thomas even had some advice for Beau about his basketball game...

Posted by Koby Doughty Posted on Apr 26, 2013 0 Comments

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