We have various releases for you. No real theme for this post only that they all came into the Fang’s Bites inbox on Tuesday.
The NFL Network sent quotage from The Coaches Show.
Quotable from Week 12 Edition of The Coaches Show on NFL Network
(Airs Mondays at 6:30 PM ET with replays at 8:30 and 10:00 PM ET)
Quick quotes:
“Like last year, they had a swagger, a mojo, a confidence and all of a sudden, they got it back. They believe they can beat anybody.” – STEVE MARIUCCI on the why the Titans have won their last five games
“They’ve created a chemistry… it’s really brought this team together. Right now they’re in a great spot.” – MIKE MARTZ on the Titans and their five-game winning streak
“Bill is noted for taking away a team’s strength but, when you look at the Saints, this is the number one offense in the league and they’re not one dimensional…They’re balanced in the passing game and the run game so it’s hard for Bill to say, ‘This is what they do best – let’s take it away.’” – STEVE MARIUCCI on Patriots head coach Bill Belichick’s challenge in preparing to play against the Saints
“We’re all concerned about it and we’re heading in to uncharted waters trying to monitor and decide when a player should and shouldn’t play.” – STEVE MARIUCCI on concussions
“It would take the pressure off the players, the coaches and the medical staff if you had a standard.” – MIKE MARTZ on the idea of having a standard amount of time that a player must sit out after a concussion
“It’s imperative that they have most of their players available because December is the toughest part of their schedule and they’ve got to continue to get better… to have a strong playoff run.” – STEVE MARIUCCI on the Cowboys
“I like Rex, he’s doing a great job. He’s set up a whole new mentality over there. His brash approach is who he is and that’s why they hired him.” – MIKE MARTZ on Jets head coach Rex Ryan’s coaching style
“He’s got to be himself. He can’t be Dick Jauron, he can’t be Marv Levy… he just has to win some games and let the chips fall where they may.” – STEVE MARIUCCI on Bills interim head coach Perry Fewell
“He’s very sharp – this is a terrific pick for a head coach. He did a great job as coordinator and he has the respect of the players. I love the guy.” – MIKE MARTZ on Bills interim head coach Perry Fewell
*** Video clips from Week 12 are available on NFL.com. These videos include:
– Steve Mariucci and Mike Martz discuss the effect a concussion has on an NFL player
– Bills interim head coach Perry Fewell’s post-game press conference
– http://www.nfl.com/videos/buffalo-bills/09000d5d814941e9/Bills-postgame-press-conference
– And many more Week 12 game highlights and postgame video only on NFL.com.
6:30-7:00 & 8:30-9:00 PM ET Monday: The Coaches Show (HD)
Host: Charles Davis Analysts: Mike Martz and Steve Mariucci
The Coaches Show takes an inside look at the previous Sunday’s games, analyzing the big plays and tough decisions made by NFL head coaches on the sidelines in a 30-minute, roundtable program (Replays at 8:30 and 10:00 PM ET Mondays).
To TNT which previews Thursday’s NBA doubleheader.
NBA on TNT Continues with a NBA Doubleheader featuring Celtics @ Spurs and Nuggets @ HeatTNT NBA Thursday continues on December 3 with a doubleheader beginning at 8 p.m. (ET). The first game will feature Paul Pierce and the Boston Celtics visiting Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs. Play-by-play announcer Marv Albert will call the game alongside analysts Mike Fratello and Reggie Miller with David Aldridge reporting. In the second game of the night, Carmelo Anthony and the Denver Nuggets will host Dwyane Wade and the Miami Heat at 10:30 p.m. (ET). Kevin Harlan (play-by-play) and Doug Collins (analyst) will be courtside with Craig Sager reporting. The Emmy® award-winning studio show Inside the NBA with Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst) and Kenny Smith (analyst) will recap the games.
This week, TNT will announce the nominees for its ‘TNT All-Decade NBA: Playoff Dunk’ category. Fans can visit NBA.com’s ‘TNT All-Decade NBA’ microsite to view clips of the previously announced nominees along with a compilation of data and statistics. The ‘TNT All-Decade NBA’ includes the top performances, games and moments throughout the 2000’s and winners will be announced in a special one-hour show airing during TNT’s exclusive coverage of NBA All-Star Saturday Night on Feb. 13 at 5 p.m. (ET).
Exclusive content, analysis from TNT announcers and replays of Inside the NBA are available on TNT OverTime on NBA.com. The broadband channel gives fans the inside scoop on players, coaches and storylines taking place around the league seven days a week. Check out the NBA on TNT pages on Twitter (http://twitter.com/NBAonTNT) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com) to see the latest NBA on TNT schedule, news updates and special features from TNT announcers.
TNT NBA THURSDAY SCHEDULE:Thursday, Dec. 3
8 p.m. NBA Tip-Off
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst) and Kenny Smith (analyst)
8:15 p.m. Boston Celtics @ San Antonio Spurs
Announcers: Marv Albert (play-by-play), Mike Fratello (analyst), Reggie Miller (analyst) and David Aldridge (reporter)
10:30 p.m. Miami Heat @ Denver Nuggets
Announcers: Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Doug Collins (analyst) and Craig Sager (reporter)
Post-game Inside the NBA
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst) and Kenny Smith (analyst)
NBA ON TNT UPCOMING SCHEDULE:
Thursday, Dec. 10
8 p.m. NBA Tip-Off
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kenny Smith (analyst) and Chris Webber (analyst)
8:15 p.m. Boston Celtics @ Washington Wizards
Announcers: Marv Albert (play-by-play), Mike Fratello (analyst), Reggie Miller (analyst) and David Aldridge (reporter)
10:30 p.m. Orlando Magic @ Utah Jazz
Announcers: Kevin Harlan (play-by-play), Doug Collins (analyst) and Craig Sager (reporter)
Post-game Inside the NBA
Ernie Johnson (host), Charles Barkley (analyst), Kenny Smith (analyst) and Chris Webber (analyst)
Versus will have a boxing-reality show doubleheader on Wednesday as it airs a Bernard Hopkins bout from Philly followed by the premiere of a new Junior Seau-led show on funny sports jobs.
BERNARD HOPKINS AND JUNIOR SEAU, TWO SPORTS LEGENDS,
MAKE THEIR VERSUS DEBUT WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, BEGINNING AT 8 P.M. ET
NEW YORK, N.Y. (December 1, 2009) - VERSUS, the fastest growing sports cable network in the country, gives sports fans an action-packed night of programming on Wednesday, December 2, beginning at 8 p.m. ET, with a live boxing event and the premiere of the new original series Sports Jobs with Junior Seau at 10 p.m. ET.
VERSUS kicks off the night with the "Broad Street Brawl" featuring a light heavyweight battle between former two-division champion Bernard Hopkins (49-5-1, 32 KOs) and Enrique Ornelas (29-5, 19 KOs), live from the Liacouras Center at Temple University in Philadelphia. VERSUS will also air the highly anticipated cruiserweight world title fight between eight-time world champion Roy Jones Jr. and IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green from the Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia.
Immediately following the live fight action VERSUS will debut its new original series, Sports Jobs with Junior Seau, with two back-to-back episodes. The new weekly half-hour series features NFL legend and All-Pro linebacker for the New England Patriots as he tries out the sometimes thankless, but extremely important, jobs across the entire sports world. In the first episode of the night, Seau will be working as part of the construction crew helping to build the new Meadowlan ds stadium which will be used by both the New York Giants and New York Jets. In the night's second episode, Seau will wear Dodger blue and serve as the batboy/equipment manager during a Los Angeles Dodgers home stand against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Next week, Fox Soccer Channel airs matches in the UEFA Cup that have knockout round births at stake.
KNOCKOUT STAGE BERTHS AT STAKE DURING FOX SOCCER CHANNEL’S COVERAGE OF UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MATCHDAY 6
Los Angeles, CA (December 1, 2009) – A pair of knockout stage berths will be on the line as Fox Soccer Channel brings viewers live coverage of UEFA Champions League Matchday 6.
VfL Wolfsburg, Inter Milan and FC Rubin Kazan will all be fighting to advance when the world’s most prestigious club soccer competition reaches its final round of group stage play on Dec. 8 and 9. Fox Soccer Channel’s coverage begins next Tuesday with the live 30-minute UEFA Champions League Pregame at 2 p.m. ET – simulcast on FSN – featuring a preview of all the day’s matches from host Max Bretos and analysts Warren Barton and Bobby McMahon.
That leads into an all-important Group B showdown between reigning German Bundesliga champion Wolfsburg and English powerhouse Manchester United. While United has already punched its ticket to the next round, Wolfsburg needs a win to ensure a place in the knockout stage.
On Wednesday, Dec. 9, Fox Soccer Channel features arguably the most intriguing contest of Matchday 6, as Italy’s Inter Milan hosts Rubin Kazan of Russia at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. The winner will advance to the knockout stage and the loser will be eliminated from the competition. A draw could prove disastrous for both clubs, pending the outcome of the other Group F showdown between Dynamo Kiev and FC Barcelona. This high-stakes battle between Inter and Rubin Kazan is also preceded by UEFA Champions League Pregame at 2 p.m. ET.
Comprehensive coverage of every UEFA Champions League Group Stage match is available to U.S. viewers for the first time ever, thanks to a unique content-sharing agreement between Fox Soccer Channel, FSN, Fox Sports en Español, Setanta Sports and DirecTV. For a complete telecast schedule visit championsonfox.com, where links to live online video streaming of all UEFA Champions League contests are also accessible. Available on a subscription basis for $14.95 per month or $99.95 for a season pass, matches can be purchased individually for $9.95 each.
WHAT: Live Coverage of UEFA Champions League Group Stage Matchday 6
WHEN: Tuesday, December 8
VfL Wolfsburg (GER) vs. Manchester United (ENG)
(Coverage begins with UEFA Champions League Pregame at 2 p.m. ET)
Wednesday, December 9
Inter Milan (ITA) vs. FC Rubin Kazan (RUS)
(Coverage begins with UEFA Champions League Pregame at 2 p.m. ET)
*For a complete telecast schedule, visit championsonfox.com.
WHERE: Fox Soccer Channel, America’s Soccer Network
HOW: Fox Soccer Channel is available through affiliated cable systems, and through DirecTV and Dish Network satellite pro
viders. For more information, visit Fox Soccer Channel online at foxsoccer.com.
Golf Channel’s web site had a good month for hits in October.
GOLFCHANNEL.COM POSTS 2.6 MILLION UNIQUE MONTHLY USERS IN OCTOBER
GolfChannel.com Remains #1 Golf Web Site for Seven Consecutive Months
ORLANDO, Fla. (Dec. 1, 2009) – GOLF CHANNEL announced today that GolfChannel.com recorded more than 2.6 million unique users during the month of October, according to comScore, surpassing PGATOUR.com, PGA.com and Golf.com, by more than one million users. The strong traffic numbers cement GolfChannel.com as the #1 golf Web site over the past seven months (source: comScore).
GolfChannel.com experienced a 308% increase in unique users in October ’09 compared to October ’08. The sites most popular content includes the wide array of news articles written by a dedicated editorial team, live updates and analysis, customizable leader board and more than 2,500 instructional videos.
The ESPN family of networks airs a series of high school basketball games this winter.
ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU 2009-10 High School Basketball Schedule
Old Spice High School Showcase to Feature 14 Games; Coverage Begins Dec. 11
The ESPN family of networks, in conjunction with Paragon Marketing Group, will combine to present 14 high school boy’s basketball games this season on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU, as part of the returning High School Showcase. The series of regular-season games will include teams from 13 different states, including 17 teams currently ranked in the ESPN RISE FAB 50 Rankings. The series will open with a matchup featuring two Texas schools on Friday, Dec. 11, with No. 47 Duncanville vs. No. 40 Lincoln at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPNU.
The High School Showcase is highlighted by games that will include the top four teams in the nation. No. 1 Findlay Prep (Nev.) will play No.16 Northland (Ohio) on Thursday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. on ESPN and No. 2 St. Patrick (N.J.) on Monday, Jan. 18, at 3 p.m. on ESPNU. No. 3 Oak Hill (Va.) will play Northland (Ohio) on Saturday, Jan. 16, at 4 p.m. and No. 4 St. Benedict’s (N.J.) will face Virginia-based Bishop O’Connell on Jan. 18, at 11 a.m. on ESPNU.
ESPNU, the 24-hour college sports network, will televise 10 games, ESPN2 will air two contests and ESPN will present three matchups. ESPN360.com, ESPN’s broadband digital sports network, will simulcast the ESPN and ESPN2 games.
ESPN Scouts, Inc., National Basketball Recruiting Director Paul Biancardi will serve as the primary analyst for the high school basketball telecasts. He will be joined by various play-by-play announcers throughout the season, including Doug Bell and Justin Kutcher.
This season, 19 players from the ESPNU 100 Class of 2010 player rankings are expected to participate in the series, including No. 1 Harrison Barnes, SF, Ames HS (Iowa); No. 2 Jared Sullinger, PF, Northland HS (Ohio); No. 3 Perry Jones, PF, Duncanville HS (Texas); No. 4 Brandon Knight, PG, Pine Crest HS (Fla.); No. 6 Kyrie Irving, PG, St. Patrick (N.J.); No. 10 Josh Smith, C, Kentwood HS (Wash.); No. 11 Tristan Thompson, PF, Findlay Prep (Nev.); No. 12 DeShaun Thomas, SF, Bishop Luers HS (Ind.); No. 15 Terrence Jones, SF, Jefferson HS (Ore.); No. 16 Roscoe Smith, SF, Oak Hill Academy (Va.); No. 17 Jereme Richmond, SF, Waukegan HS (Ill.); and No. 20 Fabricio Melo, C, The Sagemont School (Fla.).
ESPNU will supplement the game schedule with a weekly studio show, ESPNU Recruiting Insider, which evaluates the top high school basketball recruits and their classes based on research and analysis provided by ESPN’s Scouts, Inc. The show will air Wednesdays at 6 p.m. throughout the season with ESPNU anchor Lowell Galindo hosting alongside analyst Biancardi.
ESPN’s postseason high school basketball coverage will feature the 2010 Powerade Jam Fest; the McDonald’s All-American High School Games (girls and boys); Jordan Brand Classic; and ESPN RISE’s National High School Invitational. Dates, times and networks will be announced at a later date.
One last press release post and we’re finished.
