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2006 BCA Classic Media Itinerary and
Credential Information
PRINCETON, N.J. (November 6, 2006) - Important media information about the BCA Classic is outlined below.
MEDIA ITINERARY
Opening Round Teleconference:
Wednesday, November 8th (11:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. EST)
Media dial-in number: (800) 500-0311
Reference: BCA Classic
Format: The head coaches from each team in the BCA Classic will participate in a national teleconference to preview the event and the upcoming season. The conference will be divided into two 20 minute segments with coaches grouped into their respective halves of the bracket. Each segment will open with short introductions by representatives from both the Gazelle Group and the BCA, followed by brief remarks by all four coaches. Each segment will conclude with a questionand-answer session. Below are the schedules for each segment:
Group 1
11:00 a.m. EST
· Representative, Gazelle Group
· Representative, BCA
· Thad Matta, Ohio State
· VMI, Duggar Baucon
Group 2
11:20 a.m. EST
· Representative, Gazelle Group
· Representative, BCA
· Jim Christian, Kent State
· Scott Nagy, South Dakota State
· IUPUI, Ron Hunter
· Alabama A&M, Vann Pettaway
· Jim Whitesell, Loyola
· Princeton, Joe Scott
CREDENTIAL REQUESTS
There will be two separate procedures for school-affiliated media and general media. Members of the media covering a specific school should submit their credential request to their respective team's Sports Information Director. Contact Information for each school is listed below:
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Alabama A&M
Thomas Galbraith
Elmore Gymnasium
Normal, AL 35762
Phone: (256)372-4005
EMail: aamusportsinfo2
@yahoo.com
Fax: (256)851-5919 |
IUPUI
Ed Holdaway
250University Blvd Suite 204
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: (317)274-2725
E-Mail: eholdawa@iupui.edu
Fax: (317)278-2683 |
Kent State
Jeff Schaefer
106 MAC Center
Kent, OH 44242
Phone: (330)672-8419
E-Mail: jschaefer@kent.edu
Fax: (330)672-2112 |
Loyola Chicago
Bill Behrns
6525 N. Sheridon Rd
Alumni Gym, Room 108
Chicago, IL 60626
Phone: (773)508-2575
E-Mail: bbehrns@luc.edu
Fax: (773)508-3855 |
Ohio State
Dan Wallenberg
410 Woody Hayes Dr
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: (614)292-4095
E-Mail: wallenberg.1@osu.edu
Fax: (614)292-8547 |
Princeton
David Rosenfield
9 Jadwin Gym
Princeton, NJ 085450
Phone: (609)258-3530
E-Mail:Daverose
@Princeton.EDU
Fax: (614)292-8547 |
South Dakota State
Jason Hove
11th Street and 16th Avenue
Marshall HPER Center
Brookings, SD
Phone: (605)688-4433
E-Mail: jason.hove
@sdstate.edu
Fax: (605)688-5999 |
VMI
Wade Branner
Room 116 Smith Hall
Lexington, VA 24450
Phone: (540)464-7253
E-Mail: brannerwh@vmi.edu
Fax: (540)464-7583 |
Members of the media who are not covering a specific school should submit their request to Dan Wallenberg of Ohio State. Credential request should be submitted on company letterhead via fax to Dan at (614)292-4095. The deadline for all credential requests is Wednesday, November 8th,2006.
COLUMBUS HOTEL INFORMATION
Crowne Plaza Columbus
33 East Nationwide Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43215
(614)461-4100
The Black Coaches Association is a nonprofit organization whose primary purpose is to foster the growth and development of minorities at all levels of sports, both nationally and internationally. The BCA is committed to creating a positive, enlightened environment and common ground where issues can be examined closely, debated sincerely, and resolved honestly. The BCA's mission is to
address significant issues pertaining to minorities in sport and to assist minorities aspiring to have a career in athletics. Proceeds from this Event will benefit the BCA Postgraduate Scholarship Program. For more information on the BCA visit www.bcasports.org or call 1-877-789-1BCA(1222)
The BCA Classic is produced by the Gazelle Group. For more information about the BCA Classic, please visit www.BCAclassic.com or contact John Celestand at (609)921-1300.The Gazelle Group • 475 Wall Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
Telephone (609) 921-1300 • Fax (609) 921-2332
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