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From its inception in 1999, the Mountain West broadcaster exclusive national television rights to has been committed to excellence in intercolle- MW football and men’s basketball, and three-year giate athletics, while promoting the academic mis- agreements to send the league’s football champion sions of its member institutions. Progressive in its to the Liberty Bowl and a second team to the Las approach, the MW continues to cultivate opportu- Vegas Bowl. Commissioner Craig Thompson nities for student-athletes to compete at the highest also arranged a third bowl tie-in each of the first level, while fostering academic achievement and three seasons (1999 Motor City, 2000 Silicon Val- sportsmanship. Now in its 15th year, the MW has ley, 2001 New Orleans) before securing a four- been assertive in its involvement with the NCAA year deal with the Emerald Bowl in San Francisco governance structure and has taken a leadership in 2002. Entering the 2013 season, the MW has role in the overall administration of intercollegiate six contracted bowl affiliations – the Las Vegas athletics. form a new NCAA Division I-A intercollegiate Bowl, San Diego Country Credit Union Poinsettia The Mountain West has marked several athletic conference. The split from a former 16- Bowl, Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl, Shera- achievements over its first 14 years of existence, team conference re-established continuity and ton Hawai‘i Bowl, Famous Potato Idaho Bowl and most notably becoming the first to establish a stability among the membership within the new Gildan New Mexico Bowl. sports television network dedicated solely to an league and signaled the continuation of its tradi- An innovator in the postseason bowl structure, intercollegiate athletic conference (The Mtn.). The tion-rich, long-standing athletic rivalries. Three the MW engineered many “firsts,” as league teams Mountain West also was the first to experiment of the MW’s eight original members have been have participated in five inaugural bowl games with the coaches’ challenge in the college football conference rivals since the 1960s (New Mexico, (2000 Silicon Valley, 2001 New Orleans, 2002 instant replay system, and was the first non-auto- Wyoming and Colorado State), while San Diego San Francisco (Emerald), 2005 Poinsettia, 2006 matic-qualifying BCS conference to participate in State (1978) and Air Force (1980) were longtime New Mexico), as well as placing the first non- four BCS bowl games, winning three. In 2011-12, members as well. UNLV and TCU entered the automatic-qualifying BCS team into a BCS bowl the Mountain West was among the first confer- fold in 1996 and the Rebels continued as one game with Utah’s appearance in the 2005 Tostitos ences to implement a league-wide state-of-the-art of the original eight institutions that formed the Fiesta Bowl. basketball instant replay system. Additionally, the MW in 1999. TCU re-joined the group with its Mountain West was the first conference to have first year of competition in the Mountain West a member institution with No. 1 overall picks in in 2005-06. With conference realignment sweep- ACHIEVEMENT ing the nation in recent years, the MW has been both the NFL and NBA drafts in the same year The MW has produced 793 All-America se- proactive in addressing membership changes. (Utah’s Alex Smith and Andrew Bogut, respec- lections among its 18 sponsored sports (men’s Boise State University joined the Mountain West tively in 2005). With UNLV’s Anthony Bennett swimming was discontinued as a Conference in 2011-12, followed by Fresno State and the claiming the No. 1 pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, sport following the 2010-11 season) in the last 14 University of Nevada on July 1, 2012. Also on the Mountain West is one of three conferences to years, including a league-record 83 All-America July 1, 2012, the University of Hawai‘i became have multiple No. 1 NBA draft selections since honorees in 2010-11. A total of 138 MW student- a football-only member of the Conference. On 2000. Also, with San Diego State’s Stephen athletes have also earned Academic All-America July 1, 2013, the Mountain West further expanded Strasburg earning the No. 1 pick in the 2009 MLB accolades in that span. The Mountain West has when San Jose State University and Utah State Draft, the Mountain West is one of two confer- sent at least 25 teams to NCAA postseason events University joined the Conference, bringing to 11 ences to have the No. 1 selection in each of the in each of the past 14 years, capturing three team the number of full-time member institutions and NFL, NBA and MLB drafts since the MW was national championships in women’s cross country 12 football-playing members. founded in 1999. and producing 33 individual national champions The Mountain West is noted for its geographic When the Mountain West officially began in the sports of men’s golf, men’s cross country, diversity. Some of the most beautiful terrain and operations on July 1, 1999, the new league had in and men’s and women’s indoor track & field and landscapes in the nation can be found within place a seven-year contract with ESPN, giving the outdoor track & field. Mountain West boundaries, including the Mountain West members have partici- majestic Rocky Mountain range, which pated in 56 bowl games under the league borders five MW institutions (Air Force, umbrella, including four appearances in Boise State, Colorado State, New Mexico BCS games. The MW has earned 68 post- and Utah State). The high plains of Wyo- season bids in men’s basketball, including ming (elevation 7,220 feet – the highest Di- 38 NCAA Tournament appearances and vision I campus in the nation) contrast with two NIT Final Four berths. MW women’s the desert cities of Las Vegas and Reno, basketball has tallied 60 postseason slots, home to UNLV and Nevada, respectively, including 32 NCAA bids, five Sweet 16 while Fresno State, San Diego State and appearances and one Elite Eight berth since San Jose State add a West coast influence 2000. Wyoming won the MW’s first WNIT with their locations in Central, Southern championship in 2007 with a win over and Northern California. The inclusion of Wisconsin. In women’s volleyball, the MW the Hawai‘i football program extends the has had 36 NCAA bids with eight Sweet Mountain West footprint to the beautiful 16 berths and one Elite Eight appearance. islands in the Pacific Ocean. Women’s soccer has earned 27 NCAA bids since 1999, with two Sweet 16 berths and HISTORY one Elite Eight appearance. MW men’s golf The Mountain West was conceived on has had at least four representatives in 13 May 26, 1998, when the presidents of eight of the last 14 NCAA Golf Regionals, while institutions — Air Force, BYU, Colorado women’s golf has had at least three teams State, New Mexico, San Diego State, participate in NCAA Regionals 11 of the UNLV, Utah and Wyoming — decided to last 14 years.

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CBS SPORTS NETWORK AND ESPN ROOT SPORTS

The Mountain West has exclusive national television rights About ESPN DIRECTV Sports Networks and the agreements with CBS Sports Network and ESPN, Inc. CBS ESPN, Inc., is the world’s leading multinational, multimedia Mountain West Conference have Sports Network is the primary rights holder and 2013 will sports entertainment company featuring a portfolio of entered into a multi-year agreement, be the network’s eighth year broadcasting Mountain West more than 50 multimedia sports assets. The company making DIRECTV Sports, and its football games. is comprised of eight U.S. 24-hour television networks ROOT SPORTS-branded regional (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPNU, ESPN Classic, ESPN sports network, the regional TV On March 20, 2013, the Mountain West and ESPN, Inc. Deportes, ESPN 3D and Longhorn Network) and five HD home of Mountain West football and announced a long-term agreement, establishing the network simulcast services (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS and men’s basketball. as the second national television partner for Conference- ESPN Deportes). Other businesses include ESPN Regional controlled 2013 football and men’s basketball games. Television, ESPN International (35 networks, syndication, ROOT SPORTS Rocky Mountain radio, digital), ESPN Radio (broadcast, satellite, digital, a will annually produce and televise Between the two networks, at least 44 football games will growing category led by ScoreCenter), ESPN.com (plus a approximately 10 football games be televised annually on their various platforms. The CBS variety of sport-, college-, and market-specific sites), ESPN featuring Mountain West teams, Sports Network and ESPN agreements are scheduled to run The Magazine, ESPN Enterprises and espnW. Multi-screen and a minimum of 25 MW intra- concurrently through 2019-20. offerings include WatchESPN (access to several ESPN conference and non-conference networks online and via an app), ESPN3 (live multi-screen men’s basketball games, beginning About CBS Sports Network network available online, on the go and via Xbox LIVE) and with the 2013-2014 season. Available to 99 million homes nationwide, CBS Sports ESPN Mobile (mobile Web, mobile TV and video, apps, All events will be produced and Network is the 24-hour destination of CBS Sports and alerts and messaging). Based in Bristol, Conn., ESPN is 80 distributed in high definition. home of Jim Rome’s show “Rome,” airing weeknights at 6 percent owned by ABC, Inc., which is an indirect subsidiary p.m. ET. The network televises more than 300 live games of The Walt Disney Company. The Hearst Corporation holds and over 2,000 hours of original programming every year. a 20 percent interest in ESPN. The network telecasts Professional Bull Riding (PBR), live football, basketball and more from the Mountain West, Conference USA, Atlantic 10, as well as Army, Navy and the Patriot League.

CBS Sports Network also delivers exclusive coverage of SEC football, live NCAA® Tournament studio analysis, award-winning original productions and much more. CBS Sports Network is the home of both the National Lacrosse League (NLL) and Major League Lacrosse (MLL). Throughout the year, the network also telecasts a full slate of original programming such as behind-the-scenes series, documentaries and studio coverage featuring expert analysis, predictions, in-depth interviews and more.

MOUNTAIN WEST DIGITAL NETWORK

a high-definition embeddable video stream into Available to fans in August, high-quality Mountain custom or existing websites. Mountain West Digital West Digital Network content will be accessible on Network content will be free to users and supported multiple devices, including laptops, smartphones by sponsorship and advertising that enables geo- and tablets, and will feature 12 unique channels targeted commercials through the deployment of of Mountain West action. Each of the league’s mid-roll insertions. The network offers marketers institutions will have its own individual channel, a unique opportunity to reach a targeted audience while the MW will offer a Conference-wide channel both regionally and across the country. featuring all available digital content. The network The Mountain West Conference, in collaboration will also feature a custom-designed studio operation with Campus Insiders and Volar Video, will greatly All Mountain West programming will be available in Colorado Springs, Colo. expand the video content and reach of its digital through CampusInsiders.com, the online destination network starting in the fall of 2013. Under this and leading digital content syndication source for “Campus Insiders’ mission is to give college sports unique alliance, the Mountain West will live- college sports. Campus Insiders, a partnership fans access to information and events for their stream hundreds of its men’s and women’s sporting between Silver Chalice Ventures and IMG College, favorite teams,” said Crowley Sullivan, general events, add branded studio programming, develop goes beyond the traditional sports media experience, manager of Campus Insiders. “By employing this sponsorship opportunities and grow distribution on giving dedicated fans an insider’s perspective that type of technology, coupled with great content and multiple platforms and devices. includes behind-the-scenes content, original video our team of on-campus Insiders, we can provide a programming (including hosts Bonnie Bernstein deeper experience for Mountain West sports fans.” Since its launch in October of 2012, the Mountain and Seth Davis), and live streaming events. Campus West Digital Network has provided fans over 500 Insiders will incorporate the Mountain West into its “Volar Video not only provides colleges with a cost on-demand videos, while also live-streaming its many existing distribution relationships, including effective way to live stream events in high-definition, 2013 women’s basketball, baseball and swimming partners on VOD, OTT and IP-Connected platforms. but more importantly, it affords an avenue to and diving championships. The enhanced network, monetize the process,” said Jim Host, president powered by Campus Insiders and utilizing Volar “We are excited about the evolution of the Mountain and CEO of Volar Video. “By using our proprietary Video’s revolutionary production solution, will West Digital Network,” said Craig Thompson, solution, colleges can easily and cost-effectively continue to provide on-demand video content, as Commissioner of the Mountain West. “We know connect with audiences no matter their location or well as live-stream an unprecedented number of Volar Video’s unique solution and Campus Insiders’ their preferred viewing platform.” events from the league’s 18 sports. original programming and distribution expertise will give our institutions the ability to provide Volar Video’s proprietary platform features unparalleled exposure for student-athletes. This production software that allows for seamless venture will heighten the brand of the Conference multi-camera switching, full-custom graphics and and enrich how our fans connect with their favorite players and teams.”

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Thursday, August 30 TV Time Saturday, October 12 TV Time UNLV at Minnesota Big Ten Network 6 p.m. CT San Jose State at Colorado State* CBS Sports Network 1:30 p.m. MT Utah State at Utah FOX Sports 1 6 p.m. MT New Mexico at Wyoming* TBD 1:30 p.m. MT Sacramento State at San Jose State TBD 7 p.m. PT Boise State at Utah State* CBS Sports Network 5:30 p.m. MT Rutgers at Fresno State ESPNU 7:30 p.m. PT Hawai‘i at UNLV* TBD 5:05 p.m. PT USC at Hawai‘i CBS Sports Network 5 p.m. HT Saturday, October 19 TV Time Saturday, August 31 TV Time Colorado State at Wyoming* TBD Noon MT Colgate at Air Force Root Sports 1 p.m. MT Utah State at New Mexico* 7 p.m. 4 p.m. MT Eastern Illinois at San Diego State TBD 5 p.m. PT Nevada at Boise State* CBS Sports Network 6 p.m. MT UTSA at New Mexico TBD 6 p.m. MT UNLV at Fresno State* TBD 7 p.m. PT Wyoming at Nebraska Big Ten Network 7 p.m. CT Boise State at Washington FOX Sports 1 7 p.m. PT Friday, October 25 TV Time Nevada at UCLA Pac-12 Networks 7 p.m. PT Boise State at BYU ESPN 6 p.m. MT Sunday, September 1 TV Time Saturday, October 26 TV Time Colorado State vs. Colorado% CBS Sports Network 4 p.m. MT Notre Dame at Air Force CBS Sports Network 3 p.m. MT Wyoming at San Jose State* TBD 4 p.m. PT Saturday, September 7 TV Time Colorado State at Hawai‘i* TBD 6 p.m. HT Tennessee-Martin at Boise State ESPN3 1 p.m. MT Fresno State at San Diego State* ESPN Networks TBA Utah State at Air Force* CBS Sports Network 1:30 p.m. MT UNLV at Nevada* ESPN Networks TBA Idaho at Wyoming TBD 2 p.m. MT San Diego State at Ohio State ABC/ESPN2 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday, November 2 TV Time Colorado State at Tulsa CBS Sports Network 6 p.m. CT San Jose State at UNLV* TBD 1 p.m. PT Hawai‘i at Oregon State Pac-12 Networks 5 p.m. PT Hawai‘i at Utah State* CBS Sports Network 2 p.m. MT New Mexico at UTEP Fox College Sports 6 p.m. MT Nevada at Fresno State* ESPN Networks 4 p.m. PT UC Davis at Nevada TBD 6 p.m. PT New Mexico at San Diego State* TBD 5 p.m. PT Cal Poly at Fresno State TBD 7 p.m. PT Boise State at Colorado State* CBS Sports Network 6 p.m. MT Arizona at UNLV CBS Sports Network 7:30 p.m. PT Army at Air Force ESPN Networks TBA San Jose State at Stanford Pac-12 Networks 8 p.m. PT Friday, November 8 TV Time Friday, September 13 TV Time Air Force at New Mexico* ESPNU 7 p.m. MT Air Force at Boise State* ESPN 6 p.m. MT Saturday, November 9 TV Time Saturday, September 14 TV Time Fresno State at Wyoming* TBD 1 p.m. MT New Mexico at Pittsburgh ESPN3/ACC Network 12:30 p.m. ET Hawai‘i at Navy CBS Sports Network 3:30 p.m. ET Fresno State at Colorado Pac-12 Networks Noon MT San Diego State at San Jose State* CBS Sports Network 7:30 p.m. PT Northern Colorado at Wyoming TBD 2 p.m. MT Nevada at Colorado State* ESPN Networks TBA Nevada at Florida State ESPN or ESPN2 3:30 p.m. ET Utah State at UNLV* ESPN Networks TBA Weber State at Utah State TBD 6 p.m. MT Central Michigan at UNLV TBD 7 p.m. PT Saturday, November 16 TV Time Cal Poly at Colorado State TBD TBA Colorado State at New Mexico* TBD 5 p.m. MT San Diego State at Hawai‘i* CBS Sports Network 5:30 p.m. HT Friday, September 20 TV Time Wyoming at Boise State* ESPN Networks TBA Boise State at Fresno State* ESPN 6 p.m. PT San Jose State at Nevada* ESPN Networks TBA Saturday, September 21 TV Time Thursday, November 21 TV Time Oregon State at San Diego State CBS Sports Network 4:30 p.m. PT UNLV at Air Force* ESPNU 7:30 p.m. MT Hawai‘i at Nevada* Oceanic PPV 5:05 p.m. PT Western Illinois at UNLV TBD 6 p.m. PT Friday, November 22 TV Time Wyoming at Air Force* ESPN Networks TBA Navy at San Jose State ESPN2 6:30 p.m. PT Colorado State at Alabama TBD TBA San Jose State at Minnesota TBD TBA Saturday, November 23 TV Time Utah State at USC TBD TBA Hawai‘i at Wyoming* Oceanic PPV Noon MT Colorado State at Utah State* CBS Sports Network 1:30 p.m. MT Friday, September 27 TV Time New Mexico at Fresno State* ESPN Networks 4 p.m. PT Utah State at San Jose State* ESPN 6 p.m. PT Boise State at San Diego State* CBS Sports Network 7:30 p.m. PT Saturday, September 28 TV Time Friday, November 29 TV Time UTEP at Colorado State CBS Sports Network 1:30 p.m. MT Fresno State at San Jose State* CBS Sports Network 12:30 p.m. PT Air Force at Nevada* CBS Sports Network 4:30 p.m. PT Wyoming at Texas State TBD 6 p.m. CT Saturday, November 30 TV Time San Diego State at New Mexico State TBD 6 p.m. MT Wyoming at Utah State* TBD Noon MT UNLV at New Mexico* TBD 6 p.m. MT BYU at Nevada CBS Sports Network Noon PT Fresno State at Hawai‘i* TBD 6 p.m. HT Army at Hawai‘i TBD 6 p.m. HT Southern Miss at Boise State ESPN Networks TBA Air Force at Colorado State* ESPN Networks TBA New Mexico at Boise State* ESPN Networks TBA Friday, October 4 TV Time San Diego State at UNLV* ESPN Networks TBA BYU at Utah State CBS Sports Network 6 p.m. MT Nevada at San Diego State* ESPN 6 p.m. PT Saturday, December 7 TV Time MW Football Championship Game+ TBD TBA Saturday, October 5 TV Time Air Force at Navy CBS 11:30 a.m. ET *Mountain West game New Mexico State at New Mexico TBD 5 p.m. MT %Sports Authority Field (Denver, Colo.) San Jose State at Hawai‘i* TBD 6 p.m. HT +The inaugural Mountain West Football Championship Game will be played Fresno State at Idaho TBD TBA at the home stadium of the divisional champion with the highest BCS ranking. All dates and times are local to site and are subject to change. The broadcast Thursday, October 10 TV Time outlets for those games listed as TBD are still being determined. San Diego State at Air Force* CBS Sports Network 7 p.m. MT

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