ProFootballinsight’s Kurt Fraschetti goes “10 Yards” with one of Cleveland’s (Ohio) radio Icon’s, Mark “Munch” Bishop.  PFI goes one on one with Munch about his career highlights, low-lights, his favorites, season outlook, thoughts on Eric Mangini and much more.

Many of you do know Mark “Munch” Bishop, but for those who do not, here is Munch’s background and bio according to espncleveland.com

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Mark “Munch” Bishop brings an energy and charisma to afternoon sports that can only be done by a true fan. He lives and dies with every local team and can talk as knowledgeably about the Browns of the Jim Brown or the Tim Couch era. Munch has been a household name in Cleveland Radio for more than 25 years and is known as a huge Buckeye supporter. Munch would tell you he has never worked a day in his life, although he is considered by many the hardest working guy in radio.

In addition to the above, Munch is currently the voice and face of espncleveland.com, ESPN Radio 850 KNR of Cleveland, and AM 1540 KNR2 of Cleveland.  Munch is the current sports director for all of the above in addition to hosting “Munch on This” and “Munch in the Community.”  Munch also hosts the Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns pre-game shows.

I am proud to announce Munch as the first in ProFootballinsight’s series of “10 Yards with…”  A series and a category created for football fans by ProFootballinsight to bring them, the fans,  closer to the sport they love and open an insight what they normally would not have on those they follow, see and hear.

In Munch’s 25 plus years in the business, his thoughts, observations and experiences are what had me captivated to Munch’s answers.  See what Munch had to say about his history, the Cleveland Browns and more.

Kurt Fraschetti in Italics / Mark “Munch” Bishop in bold

KF-  What is your most valued life accomplishment? MB-  My Faith, trying to get closer to God daily, and my family, wife and four children.

What is your number one current professional goal? Keep talking sports in Cleveland!
What is your greatest Cleveland Browns memory? The 1964 Championship Game, listening to Gibb (Shanley) at Aunt Marge’s house!

What was your biggest disappointment or let down following the Cleveland Browns? THE DRIVE, Karlis’s field goal was NO GOOD! For those who need a refresher of the drive, click this link courtesy of the Profootball Hall of Fame for the play by play.

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Who was your most favorite interview you conducted, and why? Ernie Harwell.  I love baseball and he is class all the way!

Who is your favorite Browns player, past or present? Bernie Kosar

Who is your favorite Browns Coach, past or present? Coach Sam Rutigliano.

Who was your childhood hero? Jesus and my parents.

What is your outlook for the remainder of the Cleveland Browns 2009 Season? To win three or four games….  I had them originally going 6 and 10. Munch must have read my article on what happens when the Browns start the season 0 and 2.

In your opinion Munch, how do you envision the Eric Mangini era in Cleveland playing out, from beginning to end? Something tells me that he wins… but it takes longer than we like and will be more painful than we think!

I did not want to let Munch off the hook for this week, and with only 10 questions….  So,

Who do you think will win this weeks Browns, Bengals game and what is the final score? Bengals 21, Browns 20…. Dang!

I want to take the time to personally thank Munch for the interview.  Munch speaks on the radio with a contagious positive energy.  As great as he is on the radio, he is an even better person.  Thanks Munch!

You can follow Munch on his blog by clicking on this link, at the “Glass 1/2 Full Tavern.” Or follow Munch on his Twitter account, “Munch on Sports”

Kurt Fraschetti / ProFootballinsight.net

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