Mike Bianchi Bio | Wiki
Mike Bianchi is an American journalist and sports columnist. Currently, he serves as a sports columnist at the Orlando Sentinel. Mike joined the Sentinel as a columnist in 2000 after serving as the lead sports columnist at The Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville.
Prior to joining the Times-Union, he worked at Florida Today in Cocoa Beach, where he wrote columns and covered athletics at the University of Florida. In June 2020, Mike wrote a powerful article titled, “My apology to Colin Kaepernick.”
In the article, he apologized because people didn’t listen to his “peaceful and silent protest,” before the murder of George Floyd. He recalled how those before Kaepernick were treated, like John Carlos and Tommie Smith, who was banned from the Olympic Village, for daring to raise their fists in their 1968 Olympics Black Power salute.
Mike Bianchi Age
Mike was born on June 1, 1960, in Gainesville, Florida, United States. He is 62 years old.
Mike Bianchi Height
He is a man of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 8 in (Appro. 1.75 m).
Mike Bianchi Family
He was born and raised in Gainesville, Florida. Mike holds an American nationality and belongs to the white ethnicity. He has, however, not shared information about his parents and/or siblings.
Mike Bianchi Wife
Mike is a man who enjoys his life and career. However, he keeps his love life away from the media. Therefore, it is not known to the public whether he is married, divorced, or single.
Mike Bianchi Education
Mike attended and received a Bachelor in Journalism from the University of Florida in 1985. He joined the Sentinel as a columnist in 2000 after serving as the lead sports columnist at The Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville.
Mike Bianchi Orlando Sentinel
Mike serves as a sports columnist at the Orlando Sentinel where he joined in 2000 after serving as the lead sports columnist at The Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville. Prior to joining the Times-Union, he worked at Florida Today in Cocoa Beach, where he wrote columns and covered athletics at the University of Florida.
In Orlando, Mike writes about the Orlando Magic, Florida Gators, Orlando City Soccer Club, Florida State Seminoles, NASCAR, University of Central Florida, the NBA, NFL, and other sports and events.
In 2014, he came under fire for suggesting that the SEC should dump Ole Miss and instead add the University of Central Florida and the University of South Florida. Mike responded by posting a YouTube video of himself, reading the hate mail he received from Mississippi State fans.
Mike Bianchi Podcast | Radio | Open Mike
In addition, Mike serves as the host of a weekday morning radio podcast in Orlando, Open Mike, on WYGM AM 740. The show focuses on sports in Central Florida and Florida.
Mike Bianchi Gator | Books
Danny Wuerffel’s Tales from the Gator Swamp: reflections of faith and football, co-author with Danny Wuerffel and Steve Spurrier. (2004)
Swapmeet: a Gator counting book, co-author with Marisol Novak and Andy Marlette. (2004)
Gator alphabet: ABC, co-author with Marisol Novak and Andy Marlette.
Mike Bianchi Salary
He serves as a sports columnist at the Orlando Sentinel. Therefore, he earns a decent income. Mike’s average salary is $82,564 per year.
Mike Bianchi Net Worth
He earns his wealth through his career. Therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. Mike’s estimated net worth is $875,454.
Is Mike Bianchi Mariied
Mike keeps his love life away from the media. Therefore, it is not known to the public whether he is married, divorced, or single. He was born and raised in Gainesville, Florida.