John Bishop (sportscaster)

John Bishop is a sportscaster for NRG Media. He also calls the College World Series matches, up until the championship, for Westwood One and is the co-host of Unsportsmanlike Conduct for KOZN.[1][2] Bishop grew up in Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska Omaha.[3] After graduating in 1994, he became the voice for Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball. He covered the Nebraska state boys and girls high school basketball championships for KOLN/KGIN.[4] Bishop subsequently become the voice of Bluejays baseball in 2006. In 2012, Bishop transferred from KLIM to KRNG.[5] In 2013, Bishop was given the additional responsibility of the men's basketball play-by-play voice and began working with Nick Bahe as analyst.[6] Since 2012, Bishop has also served as one of the College World Series play-by-play men, working alongside Kevin Kugler to call all games but the championship.

References

  1. ↑ Korbelik, Jeff (July 16, 2012). "Bishop leaving KLIN for Omaha station; Sharp returning to state". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  2. ↑ "1620 Loses Schick, But Gains Sharp and Bishop".
  3. ↑ "John Bishop 1620 AM Profile".
  4. ↑ Korbelik, Jeff (October 7, 2005). "Bishop phased out from 'Sports Nightly'". Lincoln Journal Star. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  5. ↑ "Morning Show Co-Host John Bishop To Leave News/Talk KLIN". TopLine Matters. July 16, 2010. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
  6. ↑ "Bishop adds Creighton hoops PBP". Sportscasters Talent Agency of America. July 31, 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2015.
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