Rocky has earned several broadcasting awards from the Kansas Assoc. of Broadcasters; highlighted by being named the Hod Humiston award winner for contributions to Kansas Sports Broadcasting. He has gained 1st Place Awards in Play-By-Play in 1994, '96 '98 and 2001.  He's also been a second place recipient and honorable mention numerous times.  Rocky has been awarded eight other KAB Awards in Sports Broadcasting.  The Kansas Athletic Assoc. of Administrators named him "Sportscaster of the Year" twice, most recently in 2002 and he was named "Sportscaster of the Year" in 2000 by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Assoc.  In 2007 he and Assistant Sports Director Joe Woodyard were honored to receive the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association Media of the Year.  This past year his Downing Report was selected top editorial by the KAB on KCLY and received a 2nd place on KFRM.  He also is co-host with Flip Kasper on the Vinyl Years M-F nights; the KAB honored Rocky and Phil with top 'On Air Personalities' for 2009. 

Rocky in the past has coached 8^th grade basketball and football, he also been an assistant coach for the Tiger baseball program. When he's not talking sports on the air, you'll find him as often as possible on the golf course.