MEDIA INFO
INFO
WEEKLY RELEASE The weekly release, or “game notes” regarding Troy football is made available at Monday’s press conference. A copy of the notes will be placed on TroyTrojans.com each Monday.
SUNBELTSPORTS.ORG SunBeltSports.org is the official website of the Sun Belt Conference. Access and download weekly game notes, statistics, media guides and more for the conference and each of its member schools throughout the season.
The release, which will be posted on the website in a portable document format (.pdf ), will include notes, statistics and other pertinent information about that week’s opponent and contest.
For more information, please contact the Sun Belt Conference Office or see a member of the Troy University Media Relations staff on game day.
PRESS BOX PHONE The press box phone number is 334-670-3229. Keep in mind that during games, the phone may be tied up for periods at a time. E-MAIL SERVICE Media outlets may request to be included on the e-mail list to receive daily news regarding Troy football. To be added to the list, contact the Athletics Media Relations office and provide addresses to be included. WIRELESS INTERNET Wireless internet is available inside the Veterans Memorial Stadium Press Box free of charge. Please see a media relations representative for a user name and password. Also, please make sure your computer is up to date on anti-virus software, otherwise you will be unable to log in to the internet. If you do not have administrator access on your computer (password to install software) contact the Troy Athletics Media Relations office before arriving on game day. VISITING RADIO All visiting radio crews MUST request credentials through their school’s media relations director. The primary visiting radio line is 334-670-3687, although two lines will be available in the visiting radio booth along with high-speed internet access and an ISDN broadcast line. PHOTOGRAPHERS Only photographers shooting for accredited media outlets or for Troy University will be issued photo passes, and allowed on the sidelines. Photographers are allowed to shoot behind the end zone and on the sidelines, but are not permitted in the team areas between the 25-yard lines. Spaces have been reserved for working photographers to edit and transmit via high-speed internet connections on the fifth floor. Standard phone connections are also available. The photo work area is located along the back wall of the main entry area of the press box. GAMEDAY SERVICES The Troy Athletics Media Relations staff will be on hand to assist all media members covering Trojan football. All customary gameday services will be made available. A pregame meal will be provided for working media members beginning one hour prior to kickoff. Refreshments will be made available at halftime. A limited number of “courtesy” telephones will be available in the press box for media filing stories after the game. Media requiring private lines should call the Troy Athletics Media Relations office prior to Wednesday of game week to secure a private line. The cost is $75 per line. All “courtesy” phone calls must be local, tollfree, collect or by calling card. A fax machine will also be accessible. The press box is equipped with multiple ethernet lines for connection to the internet, as well as wireless internet access. Contact a member of the Media Relations staff if you have problems with either service. PROFESSIONAL SCOUTS Professional scouts will be issued credentials and seating in the press box as space allows. Scouts are asked to submit requests online at TroyTrojans.com/credentials. If seating is unavailable in the press box, scouts will be issued tickets for seating in the stadium. SATELLITE TRUCKS Any outlet using a satellite truck must request space in advance and arrive at the stadium at least two hours prior to kickoff. SUN BELT CONFERENCE CALL For the 13th year, the Sun Belt Conference will hold a weekly media teleconference call featuring each of the league’s head coaches. Media wishing to participate in the teleconference should contact the Troy Athletic Media Relations office for details. All times for the teleconference are Central.
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COLLEGEPRESSBOX.COM collegepressbox.com is the official media website for Division I football. Access and download weekly game notes, quotes, statistics, media guides, headshots, logos and more for each conference and its member schools. Login information will be distributed to accredited media or you can apply for a password by sending an e-mail to password@collegepressbox.com.
DIRECTIONS TO VETERANS MEMORIAL STADIUM From Birmingham: Take I-65 south to Montgomery. Follow to I-85 interchange (Exit 173). Follow I-85 to Taylor Road (Exit 9). Turn right on Taylor Road and follow until it dead ends into Troy Highway (231). Turn left on US 231 and follow into Troy until you get to George Wallace (marquee sign). Turn left and stadium is on the left. From Dothan: Take US 231 North towards Troy/Montgomery. Continue until reaching Troy. Turn right on George Wallace (marquee sign) and stadium will be on left. From Atlanta: Take I-85 South toward Montgomery. Follow I-85 to Taylor Road (Exit 9). Turn left on Taylor Road and follow until it dead ends into Troy Highway (231). Turn left on US 231 and follow into Troy until you get to George Wallace (marquee sign). Turn left and stadium is on the left.
PRINT ANDALUSIA STAR-NEWS andalusiastarnews.com Phone...................................................334-222-8887 Andrew Garner, Sports Editor BIRMINGHAM NEWS al.com Phone...................................................205-325-2431 Roy Johnson, Sports Director COLUMBUS LEDGER ledger-enquirer.com Phone...................................................706-571-8500 Kevin Price, Sports Editor DOTHAN EAGLE dothaneagle.com Phone................................................ (334) 792-3141 Jeremy Wise, Beat Writer ENTERPRISE LEDGER eprisenow.com Phone................................................ (334) 347-9533 Danny Lewis, Editor MOBILE PRESS REGISTER al.com Phone................................................ (251) 433-1551 Tommy Hicks, Beat Writer MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER montgomeryadvertiser.com Phone................................................ (334) 261-1522 Stacy Long, Beat Writer THE SOUTHEAST SUN southeastsun.com Phone................................................ (334) 393-2969 Casey Strickland, Sports Editor
TROPOLITAN Phone.............................................(334) 670-3327 TROY MESSENGER troymessenger.com Phone................................................ (334) 566-4270 Ryan McCullough, Beat Writer TELEVISION WAKA-TV 8 waka.com Phone................................................ (800) 467-0425 Mo Carter, Sports Director WDHN-TV 18 wdhn.com Phone................................................ (334) 793-1882 Hannah Triplet, Sports Director WSFA-TV 12 wsfa.com Phone................................................ (334) 613-8298 Jeff Shearer, Sports Director WTVY-TV 4 wtvynews4.com Phone................................................ (334) 712-7450 Matt Harris, Sports Director WEAR-TV 3 weartv.com Phone................................................ (850) 456-3333 Dan Shugart, Sports Director TROJANVISION wtsu.troy.edu Phone................................................ (334) 670-3288 Kyle Bozeman, Station Manager
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