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2004 Guardians Classic Media Itinerary and Credential Information

Princeton, NJ (October 31, 2004) – Outlined below is important media information for the 2004 Guardians Classic.

Opening Round Teleconferences - Thursday, November 11th 11:00 a.m. EST:
Media dial-in number: (800) 581-5838
Reference: Guardians Classic Conference Call

Format: The head coach from each team in the Guardians Classic will participate in a national teleconference to preview the event and the upcoming season. Scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, November 11th, the teleconference will be divided into three segments. Each segment will open with a short introduction by Gazelle Group President Rick Giles and a member of the NABC, followed by brief remarks by all four coaches. Each segment will conclude with a question and answer session. Listed below are the schedules for each segment:

Thursday, Nov. 11th, 11:00 a.m. EST
OHIO STATE BRACKET
Rick Giles, Gazelle Group
Representative from the NABC
Thad Matta, Ohio State
Pat Kennedy, Towson
Mark Schmidt, Robert Morris
Alfred Beard, Morgan State

Thursday, Nov. 11th, 11:20 a.m. EST
CREIGHTON BRACKET
Rick Giles, Gazelle Group
Representative from the NABC
Dana Altman, Creighton
Samuel West, Alcorn State
Jeff Ruland, Iona
Mike Adras, Northern Arizona

Thursday, Nov. 11th, 11:40 a.m. EST
MISSOURI BRACKET
Rick Giles, Gazelle Group
Representative from the NABC
Quin Sydner, Missouri
Glen Miller, Brown
Tom Penders, Houston
Bob Marlin, Sam Houston State

Championship Round Teleconference - Thursday, November 18th, 11:00 a.m. EST:
Media dial-in number: (800) 581-5838
Reference: Guardians Classic Championship Conference Call

Format: Coaches from the four remaining teams will participate in a national teleconference to preview the championship rounds of the event.

Credential Requests:
To request a media credential for the opening rounds of the Guardians Classic, please contact the host schools SID:

Creighton:
Rob Anderson, SID
2500 California Plaza
Omaha, Nebraska 68178
Phone: (402) 280-5544
E-Mail: robert.anderson@creighton.edu
Fax: (402) 280-2495

Missouri:
Sam Fleury, SID
330B Hearnes Center
Columbia, Missouri 65201
Phone: (573) 884-2437
E-Mail: fleurys@missouri.edu
Fax: (573) 882-4720

Ohio State:
Dan Wallenberg, SID
RM: 124 St. John Arena
410 Woody Hayes Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43210 - 1166
Phone: (614) 292-4095
E-mail: wallenberg.1@osu.edu
Fax: (614) 292-8547

THE CREDENTIAL REQUEST DEADLINE FOR THE OPENING ROUNDS is Monday, November 8th, 2004.

Championship Round Credentials:
To request a media credential for the Championship Rounds of the Guardians Classic on November 23rd & 24th in Kansas City, MO, please complete a Printable Request Form and fax to the Gazelle Group, Attn: Matt Borrello, (609) 921-2332.

CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND CREDENTIAL REQUEST DEADLINE is Thursday, November 18th, 2004, 5pm EST

Official Hotels:

Championship Rounds:
Kansas City Marriott Downtown - Guardians Classic Fan and Media Promotional Rate can be obtained by reserving your rooms online at www.marriotthotels.com/mcidt and enter group code GCFGCFA or by calling (816) 421-6800 and mentioning "Guardians Class Fan Block". (Rate subject to availability)

Creighton Regional Rounds:
Doubletree Omaha, for reservations call (402) 346-7600.

Missouri Regional Rounds:
Holiday Inn Select, for reservations call (573) 445-8531.

Ohio State Regional Rounds:
University Plaza Hotel - Guardians Classic Fan and Media Promotional Rate can be obtained by calling (877) 677-5292 and mentioning "Guardians Classic" for a special rate.

Tickets:
Kansas City Championship Rounds – Ticketmaster (816) 931-3330 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Creighton Regional Rounds – Ticketmaster (402) 422-1212 or online at www.gocreighton.com
Missouri Regional Rounds – Call 1-800-CAT-PAWS or online at www.mutigers.com
Ohio State Regional Rounds – Call 1-800-GO-BUCKS or online at www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com

The Guardians Classic was created to promote the NABC's Guardians of the Game program, which emphasizes four core values: advocacy, leadership, service, and education. The 2004 Guardians Classic is produced by the Gazelle Group. For more information about the Guardians Classic, visit www.guardiansclassic.com or contact Matt Borrello at (609) 921-1300 or mborrello@gazellegroup.com.