This Week on Sports Rap:

An era comes to close with the final episode of the Sports Rap. Take a look back at BCSN’s inaugural chat show from its start in 2004 through Spring 2010. Hear from some of the former student-athletes, coaches and celebrities who joined Tom Cole on Sports Rap throughout the years.

About the show

You get to see local games on BCSN 24 hours a day, but what about the student-athletes and coaches that make it all happen? Join Tom Cole the Coach on Sports Rap every Monday at 11pm & hear from the local players themselves. From Hall of Fame coaches to state champions, Sports Rap is a way to shine a spotlight on the outstanding individuals that fill your TV screens each day!

ATTENTION COACHES & FANS! Do you know a student-athlete who excels in their sport and the classroom. Nominate them for our SPOTLIGHT ATHLETE!!

» Fill out the nominee form and tell us why your candidate deserves the attention!

On Air Talent:

Tom Cole has over 20 years of broadcasting experience and has been working with BCSN since its inception. Besides providing color commentary for high school and BGSU football, Tom hosts the “Sports Rap” and co-hosts “Rant & Rage” and "The T Sports Report". With him, comes 25 years of coaching experience at the high school and collegiate levels, including stops at St. John’s Jesuit, Waite, DeVilbiss, Fremont St. Joe’s, Adrian College and the University of Michigan. During his time at Michigan, Tom worked as a quarterback’s consultant for one season under then-UM quarterbacks coach Cam Cameron and tutored Wolverines’ quarterbacks Elvis Grbac and Todd Collins. Tom graduated from St. John’s and went on to be the signal caller at Ohio Wesleyan, where he also played on the basketball team. After college, he signed with the Columbus Bucks, a minor-league football team affiliated with the Chicago Bears, where he played with BCSN’s Tom Duncan. Tom also serves as BCSN’s Community Development Coordinator.