2012–13 Media Guide
The 2012–13 Quinnipiac University Men’s Basketball Media Guide is produced as a source of information for the media. Supplementary materials can be obtained either on the Web at www. quinnipiacbobcats.com or by contacting the sports information office.
Working Press Credentials
Press and photograph credentials are issued to members of the working media only. These credentials can be obtained from the sports information office. Upon acceptance, passes will be mailed or held at the ticket booth at the TD Bank Sports Center. Passes should be requested no later than 24 hours prior to a contest to ensure space availability.
Media Parking
All members of the media should plan to arrive at least one-half hour before the opening tip-off to ensure parking availability.
Press Box Facilities/Services
Per NCAA regulations, only credentialed members of the media, coaches, league officials and designated administrators are allowed into this area. All members of the working media will be provided with extensive game notes, statistics, starting line-ups and rosters approximately 90 minutes before each contest. Scoring and statistics will be provided at the end of each quarter, while a complete statistical package will be distributed immediately following the contest.
QU Men’s Basketball On The Air
AM 1220 WQUN is the flagship station for the Bobcats Radio Network and Quinnipiac men’s basketball. In addition to men’s basketball, AM 1220 WQUN will also broadcast Quinnipiac men’s ice hockey as well. Nationally recognized CBS Network anchor/ producer Bill Schweizer returns for his 13th season as the Bobcats’ play-by-play announcer. Quinnipiac women’s ice hockey’s home games can be heard all season on the Quinnipiac Bobcats Sports Network (QBSN), a student-operated radio station. In addition to women’s ice hockey, QBSN audiostreams all home games for Quinnipiac’s 21 varsity sports.
Radio / TV Information
The TD Bank Sports Center has phone and Internet connections available for visiting radio. Please contact the sports information office at least one week prior to a scheduled broadcast to ensure availability. Television crews are advised to shoot on the platform level on either side of the general admission seating.
www.QuinnipiacBobcats.com
Quinnipiac Men’s Basketball information is available on the Internet via www.quinnipiacbobcats.com. Game notes, schedules/results, statistics, rosters and game stories are available. Information about Quinnipiac’s 20 other varsity sports also can be obtained on this site.
Post-Game Interviews
A press conference will be conducted in the media lounge of the TD Bank Sports Center following a 10-minute cooling-off period. The Quinnipiac locker room is closed to the media both for home and road games. A member of the Quinnipiac sports information staff will assist you in the interview process. Interviews with opposing players must be arranged with the opposing team’s SID. Reporters can file from the press box following the game.
Interview Policies
All requests for interviews must be conducted through the sports information office. Requests must be made at least one day in advance to allow the player/coach to be properly notified. At no time will the player’s telephone or cell phone numbers be released to the media. However, if a telephone interview is necessary, arrangements can be made for the student-athlete to contact that member of the media. Interview requests for head coach Tom Moore should be submitted to Tony Distasio, Assistant Sports Information Director and men’s basketball contact, no later than 24 hours in advance.
Practice Coverage
The Quinnipiac Men’s Basketball team practices at set times during both the fall and spring semesters. All Quinnipiac players and coaches are available for interviews prior to, or following, practice with proper notification to the sports information office. Interviews are not granted on game days unless there are extenuating circumstances.
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TD Bank Sports Center
Quinnipiac University, 305 Sherman Ave., Hamden, CT 06518 203-582-5212 Mailing address: 275 Mount Carmel Ave. (YH-MKT) Hamden, CT 06518-1908
Directions:
From I-91: Take exit 10 (Route 40 connector) to Route 10 North (Whitney Avenue). Go for 3/4 mile and make a left onto Sherman Avenue. The sports center entrance is approximately 1/4 mile on the right. From Rt. 15 (Merritt Parkway): Take exit 61, Route 10 North (Whitney Avenue). Go for 2.7 miles and turn left onto Sherman Avenue. The sports center entrance is approximately 1/4 mile on the right. Web Site: www.quinnipiacbobcats.com University Switchboard: 203-582-8200 Directions to Quinnipiac: 203-582-8601 Admissions: 800-462-1944 or 203-582-8600 Press Box Phone: 203-582-379