Ohio's Brian Boesch (left) and Caleb Troop
Ohio's Brian Boesch (left) and Caleb Troop
Broadcasting Duo Honored by STAA

Boesch, Troop recognized

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June 5, 2010

ATHENS, Ohio-The efforts of Ohio juniors Brian Boesch and Caleb Troop were honored by STAA (Sportscasters Talent Agency of America) this weekend.

 

Boesch was named a Sportscasting All-American, placing sixth nationally, while Troop garnered a ninth-overall ranking from the agency for his television work.

 

Boesch provided radio color and play-by-play for Ohio Baseball, halftime radio features for Bobcat football and men's basketball broadcasts, in-stadium and in-arena promotions for Ohio Athletics’ Marketing department and also reported for Bobcat TV. He is the current sports director for WATH and WXTQ in Athens, hosting WATH’s Sears SportsFan, a weeknight sports talk show.

 

Troop served as the sideline radio broadcaster for Ohio Football last season, also providing 2008-09 halftime radio features for Bobcat football and basketball. He also served as the fill-in radio play-by-play voice for Ohio’s women's basketball program, and contributed segments for Bobcat TV. The host of the Jim Schaus Radio Show on the SportsFan, Troop is the former sports director for WATH/WXTQ and worked extensively with WOUB-TV this year.

 

"I am so proud of Brian and Caleb,” said Ohio Director of Broadcasting and “Voice of the Bobcats” Russ Eisenstein. “They both have incredible talent, a great work ethic and are willing to do whatever it takes to get better. Sports broadcasting is a tough business, but what they are doing with Ohio Athletics and in their studies at Ohio University will give them all the ability in the world to reach their goals.”

 

Boesch and Troop were two of just four non-seniors to make the list and Ohio was one of just three schools with multiple representatives.

 

The STAA All-America program recognizes the most outstanding collegiate radio sportscasters in the country and encourages collegiate sportscasters nationwide to strive to achieve their best. Each June, the nation's most outstanding collegiate sportscaster is presented the Jim Nantz Award, named in honor of the award winning CBS sports broadcaster.