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NFL_PIG2012_Layout 1 8/20/12 10:39 AM Page 1 NFL »CB S NFL ON CBS PRESS INFORMATION GUIDE 2012 TO THE MEDIA: The 2012 NFL ON CBS Press Information Guide was written and compiled by the CBS Sports Communications Department to facilitate your coverage of the 2012-13 NFL ON CBS season. The CBS Sports Communications staff is available to assist you with information and interview requests relating to the Network’s coverage of the 2012-13 NFL season. A PRESS REPRESENTATIVE IS AVAILABLE AT THE CBS BROADCAST CENTER IN NEW YORK DURING BROADCASTS THROUGHOUT THE NFL SEASON AT (212) 975-1796. All interview requests for CBS Sports executives, talent and production teams must be made through the CBS Sports Communications Department. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… CBS SPORTS COMMUNICATIONS: Jennifer Sabatelle, Vice President (Office): (212) 975-4120 (Cell): 917/576-2435 [email protected] Robin Brendle, Executive Director (Office): (212) 975-1533 (Cell): 732/803-8389 [email protected] Jerry Caraccioli, Executive Director (Office): (212) 975-7466 (Cell): 917/312-4940 [email protected] Dan Sabreen, Sr. Manager (Office): (212) 975-5936 (Cell): (202) 321-4195 [email protected] Mariel Brady, Jr. Publicist, CBS Sports Network (Office): (212) 975-5373 (Cell): (845) 596-8312 [email protected] Follow CBS Sports on Twitter: @CBSSportsGang and @NFLonCBS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… For headshots and photos of 2012 NFL ON CBS announce team, log on to cbspressexpress.com or contact Paula Breck in the CBS Photo Department at 212/975-3811 or [email protected]. Special thanks for cover design to: Jim Shefcik, Karen MacLeod, Tina Dakin, Paula Breck, John Filo and Jeff Staab i CBS SPORTS DIRECTORY 51 West 52nd Street New York, N.Y. 10019 (212) 975-4321; FAX: (212) 975-3154 or 3828 CBS SPORTS EXECUTIVE STAFF Sean McManus Chairman, CBS Sports & Executive Producer, THE NFL ON CBS David Berson Executive Vice President, CBS Sports & President, CBS Sports Network Harold Bryant Executive Producer & Vice President, Production Rob Correa Executive Vice President, Programming Ken Aagaard Executive Vice President, Operations, Engineering & Production Services Marty Kaye Senior Vice President, Finance & Administration Arthur Harris Vice President, Broadcast Operations Jennifer Sabatelle Vice President, Communications Deanna O’Toole Vice President, Business Affairs 1 THE NFL ON CBS 3 4 5 6 7 CBS SPORTS – HOME OF SUPER BOWL XLVII – ANNOUNCES BROADCAST PAIRINGS FOR 2012 NFL SEASON Jim Nantz and Phil Simms Lead as No. 1 NFL ON CBS Announce Team In CBS Television Network’s 53rd Season Covering NFL THE NFL TODAY Anchored by James Brown, Dan Marino, Bill Cowher, Boomer Esiason and Shannon Sharpe Jason La Canfora Joins THE NFL TODAY as “NFL Insider” The CBS Television Network, home of Super Bowl XLVII, begins its 53rd year of broadcasting the NFL on Sunday, Sept. 9 (12:00 Noon-4:00 PM, ET) as Jim Nantz and Phil Simms lead THE NFL ON CBS into the Network’s 2012 NFL season. James Brown anchors the CBS Television Network’s pre-game studio show, THE NFL TODAY, along with analysts Dan Marino, Boomer Esiason, Shannon Sharpe and Bill Cowher from the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City. Jason La Canfora joins THE NFL TODAY this season serving as the “NFL Insider,” while Lesley Visser serves as reporter for the show. This season marks the 45th year of THE NFL TODAY on the CBS Television Network. THE NFL ON CBS announce team is solidified as the deepest in sports television as Greg Gumbel once again calls games alongside Dan Dierdorf; Ian Eagle teams with Dan Fouts; and Marv Albert pairs with Rich Gannon to call games. Other notes of interest this year include Kevin Harlan once again with Solomon Wilcots; Bill Macatee teaming with Steve Tasker;andSpero Dedes with Steve Beuerlein. CBS Sports’ complete roster of announce teams for its 53rd year of NFL coverage was announced today by Sean McManus, Chairman, CBS Sports, and Executive Producer, THE NFL ON CBS. Following are the Network’s NFL announcer pairings for the 2012 season (play-by-play/analyst): Jim Nantz//Phil Simms Greg Gumbel//Dan Dierdorf Ian Eagle//Dan Fouts Marv Albert//Rich Gannon Kevin Harlan//Solomon Wilcots Bill Macatee//Steve Tasker Spero Dedes//Steve Beuerlein 8 Lance Barrow is the coordinating producer and lead game producer for THE NFL ON CBS, and Michael Arnold is the lead game director. Eric Mann is senior producer for THE NFL TODAY, while Bob Matina directs. Harold Bryant is Executive Producer & Vice President, Production, CBS Sports. McManus also serves as Executive Producer for THE NFL ON CBS. * * * * * Follow CBS Sports on Twitter: @CBSSportsGang and @NFLonCBS 9 September 4, 2012 IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE? CBS SPORTS ADDS RENOWNED ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON DR. NEAL ELATTRACHE TO “NFL ON CBS” COVERAGE FOR 2013 SEASON CBS Sports has added renowned Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache, as a medical consultant for its NFL coverage during the 2012-13 season, it was announced today by Sean McManus, Chairman, CBS Sports and Executive Producer THE NFL ON CBS, and Harold Bryant, Executive Producer and Vice President, CBS Sports. Dr. ElAttrache will be “on-call” all season analyzing and explaining injuries and interpreting injury reports, beginning with CBS Sports’ NFL kickoff on September 9. Voted by his peers as one of the “Best Doctors in America™” since 2006, Dr. ElAttrache has operated on some of the top athletes in the game today including Tom Brady’s knee in 2008. Currently, he is Chairman of the Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Foundation and Director of Sports Medicine Fellowship ElAttrache also is the team physician for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and serves as an Orthopaedic Consultant for the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, PGA Tour, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Kings. In addition, he is a member of the NFL Physicians Society, America Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and National Orthopaedic Education Society. “Dr. ElAttrache has impeccable credentials and standing in the medical profession and the world of Sports Medicine,” said McManus. “Analyzing and assessing injuries are often important storylines throughout the season, adding Neal’s expertise and opinions to our broadcasts will give our viewers a new and unique perspective into the player’s injuries and recovery.” Highlighted by Super Bowl XLVII on February 3, 2013 from New Orleans, the CBS Television Network marks its 53rd year of coverage of the NFL. THE NFL ON CBS kicks off Week 1 with singleheader coverage on Sunday, Sept. 9 (12:00 Noon-4:00 PM, ET) beginning with THE NFL TODAY, the Network’s pre-game studio show. The day’s NFL action is highlighted by an AFC-NFC tilt between Indianapolis and Chicago and New England taking on Tennessee. Other regional action that day on THE NFL ON CBS includes Jacksonville-Minnesota, Buffalo-New York Jets and Miami-Houston games live on the CBS Television Network. * * * * * 10 May 10, 2012 JASON LA CANFORA JOINS CBS SPORTS AS “NFL INSIDER” FOR “THE NFL TODAY” STUDIO SHOW, CBS SPORTS NETWORK AND CBSSPORTS.COM Jason La Canfora joins CBS Sports as the “NFL Insider” for the CBS Television Network’s NFL pre-game show, THE NFL TODAY, the CBS Sports Network and CBSSports.com. The announcement was made today by Sean McManus, Chairman, CBS Sports, and Executive Producer, THE NFL ON CBS. La Canfora joins James Brown, Dan Marino, Boomer Esiason, Shannon Sharpe and Bill Cowher on THE NFL TODAY beginning on September 9. He begins his role as “NFL Insider” for CBSSports.com in July, joining an already experienced staff of writers covering the NFL including Pete Prisco, Clark Judge, Mike Freeman and Pat Kirwan. Before joining CBS Sports, La Canfora worked for the NFL Network and NFL.com as an NFL Insider from 2009-12. He appeared on NFL Total Access, NFL GameDay Morning, NFL GameDay Final and Thursday Night Kickoff. La Canfora also contributed significantly across the NFL’s digital properties including NFL.com. La Canfora spent six years as a Redskins beat writer during his 10-year stint with The Washington Post. He also contributed to NHL, MLB, Olympic and World Cup coverage. During that time, La Canfora’s blog on Washingtonpost.com became one of the most frequented by readers looking for an inside scoop on the Redskins. In addition to his print and online experience, La Canfora’s broadcast experience includes the NFL Network, as well as appearing on Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic as a panelist, analyst and co-host for over a year. He also was a regular co-host on Fox 1370 Radio’s weekly afternoon drive-time sports show heard throughout the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. Prior to The Washington Post, La Canfora reported for the Detroit Free Press covering the Detroit Red Wings and their back-to-back Stanley Cup championship wins in 1997 and 1998. His accolades include a 2004 Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) Breaking News honorable mention; 1998 APSE Game Story third place finish; and a 1997 APSE News Story fifth place finish. La Canfora graduated magna cum laude with degrees in print journalism and policy studies from Syracuse University in 1996. Born April 14, 1974 in Baltimore, Md, La Canfora and his wife, Lauren, and three children reside in Towson, Md. Follow on Twitter: @JasonLaCanfora; CBS Sports: @CBSSportsGang; CBS Sports Network: @CBSSportsNet; and CBSSports.com: @CBSiSportsPR * * * * * 11 “THE NFL ON CBS” SOCIAL MEDIA Follow CBS Sports and all of its related NFL ON CBS news and personalities on Twitter and Facebook at: Name Twitter Facebook CBS Sports Communications: @CBSSportsGang n/a THE NFL ON CBS: @NFLonCBS http://www.facebook.com/NFLonCBS CBS Sports Network: @CBSSportsNet http://www.facebook.com/CBSSportsNetwork CBSSports.com @CBSSports http://www.facebook.com/CBSSports James Brown @jbsportscaster Dan Marino @DanMarino Bill Cowher @CowherCBS Shannon Sharpe @ShannonSharpe Boomer Esiason @7BOOMERESIASON Jason La Canfora @JasonLaCanfora Randy Cross @randycrossFB Spero Dedes @SperoDedes Rich Gannon @RichGannon12 Kevin Harlan @Kevinharlan Bill Macatee @Bmacatee Steve Tasker @SteveTasker89 Solomon Wilcots @SolomonsWisdom_ 12 CBS August 21, 2012 CBS SPORTS NETWORK LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER NFL PROGRAMMING WITH “NFL MONDAY QB” DEBUTING MONDAY, SEPT.