Media Information FALL SCHEDULE 2002 Sun.-Tue., July 21-23
The 2002 edition of the Tiger Football Media Guide is a comprehensive source of information with statistics and historical references for use by the media covering Tiger football. For additional information about Tiger football please call the University of Memphis Media Relations Office at 901-678-2337.
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Conference USA Football Media Day
Monday, August 5 Freshmen Report
Thursday, August 8 Varsity Reports
Saturday, August 10 First Combined Practice
Wednesday, August 14 First Full Day in Pads
Saturday, August 17 First Scrimmage at Liberty Bowl (CLOSED)
Friday, August 23 FanFest at Liberty Bowl
Saturday, August 31 Season Opener vs MurrayState
Press Policies Working press will be admitted to Level 2, where approximately 90 seats are available. Credentials are issued according to the following criteria: 1. Local newspapers, wire services, national publications, newspapers from opponent's area, and student newspapers from Memphis and opponents' schools. 2. Other daily newspapers with preference to those which regularly cover Memphis. 3. Radio and television personnel not broadcasting, but considered reporting (seats may be provided in the stands and locker room access granted). 4. Non-daily newspapers, with preference to those which regularly cover Memphis. 5. Scouts. 6. Freelance and/or non-daily writers may be asked to produce copies of actual publications in which their work has appeared. In some cases, these materials will be required as verification of the writers' status. Your cooperation and understanding is requested in such instances.
Credentials QUICK FACTS Nickname: ......................................................... Tigers Symbol: .................................................. Bengal Tiger Enrollment ......................................................... 20,332 Colors: ......................................... Royal Blue & Gray Conference: ..................................... Conference USA Stadium: ................................. Liberty Bowl Memorial Capacity: .......................................................... 62,380 Turf: .................................................................... Grass Affiliation: ....................................... NCAA Division I-A President ....................................... Dr. Shirley Raines Athletic Director: ................................... R.C. Johnson Faculty Rep. ................................. Dr. Rodney Smith Head Coach: ......................................... Tommy West Overall Record: ............................. 40-41-0 (7 years) Record at U of M: ................................ 5-6-0 (1 year) Offensive Form: ............................................ "Spread" Defensive Form: ...................................... Multiple 4-3 2001 Record: ....................................................... 5-6-0 Conference USA Finish ....................................... T7th All-Time Record: ........................... 387-404-32 (.492) First Year of Competition: ................................... 1912 Bowl Appearances: ................................................... 2 Bowl Record: ...................................................... 2-0-0 First Team All-Americans: ...................................... 13 Offensive Starters Returning: .................................... 8 Defensive Starters Returning: ................................... 8 Special Team Starters Returning: ............................. 2 Total Lettermen Returning: ...................................... 52
The second floor seating at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium/Rex Dockery Field is very limited (90 seats). Visiting radio stations and/or networks are located on the fourth floor of the press box in the visiting radio booth. Credentials are issued to working press only. We ask that the members of the media request credentials at least two weeks in advance. All requests are handled by Bob Winn. Seating is limited and will be restricted to filing press, radio and television representatives needs according to NCAA regulations.
Media Will Call Media/photo credentials which have not been mailed can be obtained at the Media Will Call, located at the base of the pressbox elevator on the south side of the stadium. Media Will Call opens two hours prior to kickoff and closes at halftime.
Parking The press parking lot is located on the south side (press box side) of Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium/Rex Dockery Field. The press lot is located just south of the elevator entrance. Admittance to this lot is through the main entrance of the Mid-South Coliseum, off Southern
Avenue. Passes are issued by the Athletic Media Relations office and are limited.
Telephones There are four telephones located on the second floor of the press box at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium/Rex Dockery Field. They are for first-come, first-serve use only. It is suggested that media members order their own telephone lines by contacting South Central Bell at 1-800766-9115 and use Bob Winn as your contact.
Statistics/Services Memphis will provide complete game statistics, including play-by-play, halftime flash stats, complete postgame statistics and coaches' quotes. These statistics are normally distributed along press row and additional requests can be easily accommodated. Statistics are delivered to the radio booths throughout the game. Light food and beverages will be available in the press box throughout the game.
Postgame Interviews After a 10-minute cooling off period, the University of Memphis locker room will be opened to the members of the media in compliance with NCAA rules.
Spotters With at least a week's notice, Memphis can retain the services of a spotter for radio and television announcers. Our established fee is a minium of $35 to be paid at the conclusion of the game. Please call our office in advance and we will assist you in any way possible (901-6782337).
Photographers The sidelines at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium/ Rex Dockery Field are very restricted and space is limited. Passes will be issued only for photographers representing daily newspapers, wire services, student newspapers, television stations and the athletic media relations office. Photographers will be restricted to the areas outside the 25yard lines. No photographers will be allowed inside the team bench areas in accordance with NCAA regulations.