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Mike Bianchi

Orlando Sentinel columnist Mike Bianchi is one of the foremost sports voices in the Southeast. He covers many teams, including the Orlando Magic, Florida Gators, UCF Knights and Florida State Seminoles. Mike's favorite quote: "The job of a sports columnist is to observe the battle from the mountain top and then ride down and bayonet the wounded." He also hosts the "Open Mike" show weekday mornings from 6-9 a.m. on 96.9 FM The Game.

Bianchi: Admit it, FSU fans, you’re glad to be rid of Jameis Winston

August 24, 2019 at 4:47 a.m.

Hallelujah! Hip hip hooray! Yippee!!! That was the response you heard when the news broke Wednesday morning that Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston was forgoing his final two years of...

Stuart Scott was much more than an anchor to those journalists influenced by his work on ESPN.

Bianchi: Late ESPN legend Stuart Scott: Orlando was my “favorite place.”

August 24, 2019 at 4:46 a.m.

Stuart Scott never really wanted to leave Orlando. He loved it here. But when -- DaDaDa, DaDaDa!!! -- ESPN came calling back in early 1990s, he had no choice but...

America gets its wish — a humiliating FSU loss

August 24, 2019 at 4:46 a.m.

PASADENA, Calif. - Are you satisfied now, America? You finally got your wish. You finally got what you've wanted for two seasons now. FS-Shoo! Or, more appropriately - considering Florida...

Jimbo Fisher to kids everywhere: “There is definitely a Santa Claus!”

August 24, 2019 at 4:45 a.m.

Florida State football coach Jimbo Fisher fired a shot across the bow of all of you naysayers and non-believers Monday morning. No, we're not talking about those who keep doubting...

Jimbo Fisher keeps winning, running Urban Meyer and Will Muschamp out of Gainesville. Who’s next?

August 24, 2019 at 4:43 a.m.

TALLAHASSEE — Two down for the Gator coach killer, with another one on deck. How many more University of Florida football coaches will the dynamic, dynastic Jimbo Fisher dispose of...

Bianchi: Would Gators re-hire Muschamp if he beats FSU?

August 24, 2019 at 4:43 a.m.

This is just a hypothetical and I realize it's probably not going to happen, but if it does I have a question for Gator Nation: If the Gators somehow travel...

In aftermath of FSU shootings, it was easy to root for Seminoles

August 24, 2019 at 4:42 a.m.

TALLAHASSEE — Go, Florida State! Come on, Jameis! Let's go, Jimbo! I don't know about you, but that's what I wanted to yell when the Florida State Seminoles took the...

Will Muschamp era must end after Gators meltdown against South Carolina

August 24, 2019 at 4:42 a.m.

GAINESVILLE — The punt was blocked. Mercifully. If not, Will Muschamp would likely be back for another season of having to defend himself against a fan base that has grown...

Bianchi: FSU coach Jimbo Fisher should stop blindly backing his players

August 24, 2019 at 4:40 a.m.

Jimbo Fisher is a football coach, and we certainly understand that football coaches are paid to win football games. And, quite frankly, nobody has done a better job of that...

Even Muschamp knows Georgia game could be his last as UF’s coach

August 24, 2019 at 4:39 a.m.

GAINESVILLE — Sadly, the end is drawing near. Probably only days away now. Coach Boom is about to become Coach Bust. You can just sense it as you roam the...

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