POSTSEASON RECORDS REVIEW OPPONENTS MEAC PIRATES COACHES PREVIEW HAMPTON Covering the pirates The Hampton University 2013 Football Media Guide has been designed for use by local and national media and Pirate fans. Additional information including press releases, photos, and video footage is available by request to accredited media outlets. Any questions not covered in this publication can be directed to the Hampton University Sports Information Office. CREDENTIALS Credentials for Hampton University home games are issued to working media only and must be visible as all times for access to the press box. Requests should be made as soon as possible, in writing and on company letterhead to Maurice Williams, Director of Sports Information at 210 Holland Hall, Hampton, Virginia 23668 or via fax at (757) 727-5813. Season credentials will be granted to daily newspapers and television/ radio stations that cover the Pirates on a regular basis. Other media outlets will be granted credentials on a Maurice Wiliams single-game, space available basis at the discretion of the Sports Information Office. Requests for single-game credentials should arrive no later than 48 hours prior to the day of the game. Credentials will be mailed if time permits or can be picked up at the Sports Information Office, Room 210 Holland Hall, until 3:00 p.m. the day before the game. Otherwise, they will be left at the press willcall at Armstrong Stadium. FOOTBALL PRACTICE Hampton University football practices are open to the media. Coach Rose will meet with interested media 15 minutes prior to or immediately following practice. Please contact the Sports Information Office if you plan to attend. A member of the Pirates Sports Information staff will assist in gathering requested players for interviews. INTERVIEW POLICIES WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCE Coach Rose plays host to a weekly media conference on Wednesday’s at Noon in the Team Room of Armstrong Stadium. He will highlight the previous week’s contest and also preview the upcoming opponent. In addition, Pirate student-athletes will also be in attendance and available for one-on-one interviews. INTERVIEWING COACH ROSE All media outlets that are unable to attend the weekly press conference may arrange an interview with Coach Rose through the Sports Information Office. Please arrange all interviews at least 24 hours in advance. Interviews will be conduced either prior to or at the conclusion of practice; no interviews will be conducted during practice. PLAYER INTERVIEWS Players are available for interviews in person or via telephone throughout the week. All player interviews should be arranged thought the Sports Information Office and at least 24 hours in advance. Telephone interviews will be conducted when the players’ schedules allow. Hampton University players will not accept calls from the media in their rooms. POSTGAME INTERVIEWS Following a brief cooling-off period, Coach Rose and requested Hampton players will be brought to the interview area in Armstrong Stadium. Requests for players will be collected in the press box, midway through the fourth quarter. The locker room and training area are closed to the media. 4 2013 Hampton Football hamptonpirates.com
Hampton Football Media Guide 2013
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