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Newspapers National Publications --202 W. First St., Los Angeles 90012, USA Today--10866 Wilshire Blvd. #890, Los Angeles 90024, (213) 237-7145, fax (213) 237-7876 (310) 882-2400, fax (310) 882-1901 Bill Dwyre (S.E.), Gary Klein (beat), T.J. Simers (columnist), David Leon Moore J.A. Adande (columnist), Bill Plaschke (columnist), Diane Pucin Television Stations (columnist), Chris Dufresne () KCBS (CBS affiliate)--6121 Sunset Blvd., 90028, (323) 460-3252, fax (323) 460-3337 The Orange County Register--625 No. Grand Ave., Santa Ana Jim Hill, Steve Hartman, Dave Ramezzano (producer), A.J. Ponsiglione 92711, (714) 796-7804 or -7817, fax (714) 796-6765 (producer), Allan Springer (producer), Marc Hoffman (producer) Greg Gibson (S.E.), Todd Harmonson (beat), Mark Whicker (columnist), Steve Bisheff (columnist), Randy Youngman (columnist), KNBC (NBC affiliate)--3000 W. Alameda, Burbank 91523, Marcia Smith (columnist) (818) 840-4237, fax (818) 840-3076 , Mario Solis, Kevin LaBeach (producer), Daily News (lead member of Los Angeles Newspaper Group)-- Steve Leveton (producer), Charlie Rosene (producer) 21221 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills 91364, (818) 713-3600 or -3607, fax (818) 713-3436 (Los Angeles Newspaper Group also includes Long KABC (ABC affiliate)--500 Circle Seven Dr., Glendale 91201, Beach Press-Telegram, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Inland Valley Daily (818) 863-7677, fax (818) 863-7889 Bulletin, San Bernardino Sun, Pasadena Star-News, Whittier Daily Rob Fukuzaki, Curt Sandoval, John Hartung, Stan Radford (senior News and Ontario Daily Bulletin) producer), Dae Ho Suk (producer), Mike Parker (producer) Doug Jacobs (Exec. S.E.), Scott Wolf (beat), Kevin Modesti (columnist), Steve Dilbeck (columnist) KTLA (Warner Bros.)--5800 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 90028, (323) 460-5500 or -5907, fax (323) 460-5404 Long Beach Press-Telegram--604 Pine Ave., Long Beach 90844, Tony Hernandez, Leila Feinstein, Tom Klimasz (producer), (562) 499-1330, fax (562) 437-8914 Josh Abelson (producer), Mark Brinks (producer) Jim McCormack (S.E.), Doug Krikorian (columnist), Bob Keisser (columnist) KCAL (independent/CBS)--6121 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 90028, (323) 460-3252, fax (323) 460-3337 San Gabriel Valley Tribune--1210 North Azusa Canyon Rd., West Covina Allan Massengale, John Ireland, Derrin Horton, Scott Henry 91790, (626) 962-8811 x2239, fax (626) 856-2758 (producer), Mike Muriano (producer), Armen Keuilian (producer), Doug Spoon (S.E.), Gabe Lacques (college beat) Reinaldo Vela (producer), Lou Cook (producer)

Inland Valley Daily Bulletin--2041 E. Fourth St., Ontario 91761, KTTV (Fox)--1999 So. Bundy Dr., Los Angeles 90025-5235, (909) 483-9362, fax (909) 948-9038 (310) 584-2030, fax (310) 584-2168 Jim Gazzolo (S.E., columnist, college football) Rick Garcia, Jennifer Gould, Rod Cohen (producer), Alphaeus Taylor (producer), Ray Bell (producer) San Bernardino Sun--399 “D” St., San Bernardino 92401, (909) 889-9666 or 386-3865, fax (909) 384-0327 KCOP (UPN)--915 No. La Brea, Los Angeles 90038 Paul Oberjuerge (S.E., columnist), Chris Wiley (college football) (323) 850-2222 or 883-9842, fax (323) 883-9889 Steve Jahnke (producer) Riverside Press-Enterprise--3512 14th St., Riverside 92501, (909) 368-9533, fax (909) 368-9029 USC Athletics Fan Publications Dave Ammenheuser (S.E.), Lyle Spencer (columnist), USC Report--P.O. Box 4533, Huntington Beach 92605-4533, Dan Weber (beat, college football) (714) 375-3904 or (800) 526-9307, fax (714) 375-3906 Dave Daniel (S.E.) South Bay Daily Breeze--5215 Torrance Blvd., Torrance 90509, (310) 540-5511 or -4201, fax (310) 540-3067 USC Athletics Web Site Todd Bailey (S.E.), Phil Collin (beat), Mike Waldner (columnist), FANSonly Network/Official College Sports Network (www.usctrojans.com) Woody Woodburn (columnist) 2035 Corte del Nogal #200, Carlsbad 92009, (760) 431-8221, fax (760) 431-8108 Daily Trojan (USC student newspaper)--Student Union 404, USC, Los Angeles 90089-0895, (213) 740-5671, fax (213) 740-5666 Cable Television Networks Jackson DeMos (S.E.) Fox Sports Net West/Fox Sports Net West 2 (USC local telecasts, USC Sports Magazine)--1100 S. Flower St., Los Angeles 90017, Wire Services (213) 743-7800 (production) or 763-4646 (news), fax (213) 763-4633 AP--221 So. Figueroa #300, Los Angeles 90012, Tom Kelly (USC play-by-play), Micah King (USC telecast producer), John (213) 626-1200, fax (213) 346-0200 Hefner (USC telecast /USC Sports Magazine Show producer), Mark Walton Ken Peters (S.E.), John Nadel, Beth Harris (USC Sports Magazine Show producer), Van Earl Wright, Barry LeBrock, Carolyn Hughes, Michael Eaves, Lindsay Soto, Dawn Heuser (Southern SportsTicker--11152 Lexington Dr., Los Alamitos 90720, Sports Report anchors), Shawn Kopelakis ( Sports (562) 431-4374, fax (562) 596-0295 Report news manager), Greg Dowling (Southern California Sports Report news Ron Griffin, Terry Bales director), Kelly Jackson (Southern California Sports Report assignment editor)

380 2003 USC Football Media Guide 2003 USC Football Media Guide 381 Los Angeles Media Outlets, USC Future Schedules

Radio Stations KMPC-AM (1540 "The Ticket") (USC flagship)--2800 28th St. #308, Santa Monica 90405, (310) 452-7100, fax (310) 452-8010 Future Trojan Football Schedules (part of The Sporting News Radio Network) 2004 Pete Arbogast (USC play-by-play), Paul McDonald (USC color), (USC pre-game host/sideline reporter), Mark Carrier (USC Sept. 4 at BYU pre-/post-game host), Jeff Kopp (USC pre-/post-game host), Tim Parker Sept. 11 TBA (P.D.), Mark Willard, Steve DeSaegher, Roger Lodge, James Brown, Sept. 25 at Stanford Tim Brando, Fred Roggin, Chris Myers, Bob Golic, Dave Smith, Rick Oct. 9 California Ballou, Kevin Wheeler, Bob Berger, Bob Stelton, Chet Coppock, Evan Oct. 16 Arizona State Makovsky, Craig Larson (producer), Chad Hagobian (producer), Scott Oct. 23 Washington Hodges (producer), Jordan Miller (producer) Oct. 30 at Washington State Nov. 6 at Oregon State KNX-AM (1070)--6121 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 90028, Nov. 13 Arizona (323) 460-3562, fax (323) 460-3275 Nov. 27 Notre Dame Steve Grad, Geoff Nathanson, Chuck Madden, Jeff Davis, Barry Turnbull Dec. 4 at UCLA KFWB-AM (980)--6230 Yucca St., Hollywood 90028, (323) 2005 462-5392, fax (323) 871-4670 Sept. 3 at Hawaii Joe Cala, Bret Lewis, , Eric Tracy, Bob Harvey, Bill Seward Sept. 10 TBA Sept. 17 Arkansas KSPN-AM (710)--3321 So. La Cienega, Los Angeles 90016, Sept. 24 at Oregon (310) 840-2492, fax (310) 558-5648 Oct. 1 at Arizona State Joe McDonnell, Doug Krikorian, Dave Stone, Todd Donoho, Oct. 8 Arizona Rod Van Hook, David Vassegh (producer) Oct. 15 at Notre Dame KXTA-AM (690/1150) — 610 So. Ardmore, Los Angeles 90005, Oct. 22 at Washington (213) 385-0101, fax (213) 427-7095 Oct. 29 Washington State Jim Rome, Steve Hartman, Mychal Thompson, Lee Hamilton, Nov. 5 Stanford A. Martinez, Jeff Biggs, Isaac Lowenkron, Tim Cates, Matt Gilbranson Nov. 12 at California (producer), Patrick Snow (producer), Julio Morataya (producer) Dec. 3 UCLA 2006 XPRS-AM (1090)--3655 Nobel Drive #470, 92122, Sept. 9 at Arkansas (858) 535-2500, fax (858)453-8377 Sept. 16 Nebraska Scott Kaplan, Billy Ray Smith, Matt Vasgersian, Jon Fricke, Mike Sept. 30 Arizona State Costa, Steve Mason, Bill Werndl, John Kentera, Joe Tutino (producer), Brian Wilson (producer), Herman Gasaway (producer) Oct. 7 at Arizona Oct. 14 Oregon XKAM-AM (950) (USC Spanish language broadcast) -- 1001 B Avenue Oct. 21 Washington #300, Coronado 92118 Oct. 28 at Washington State Jorge Villanueva (USC play-by-play), Efren Dominguez (USC color), Nov. 4 at Stanford Victor Duarte (USC color) Nov. 11 California Nov. 18 at UCLA KDWN-AM (720) (USC Trojan Talk)--P.O. Box 760, Las Vegas, Nev. Nov. 25 Notre Dame 89125, (702) 383-8255 Harvey Hyde, Chuck Hayes 2007 Sept. 8 Temple KSCR-FM (USC student station)--DXM, USC, Los Angeles Sept. 15 at Nebraska 90089, (213) 740-5727, fax (213) 740-1853 Sept. 22 at Oregon Sept. 29 Arizona State Oct. 6 at Washington State Oct. 13 Stanford Oct. 20 at Notre Dame Oct. 27 at California Nov. 3 Washington Nov. 10 at Arizona Nov. 17 UCLA (Schedules subject to change)

380 2003 USC Football Media Guide 2003 USC Football Media Guide 381 USC’s TV & Radio Announcers

Tom Kelly Paul McDonald TV Play-by-Play Radio Analyst Is in fifth decade of describing USC football...Is the dean of Southern California In sixth year as radio analyst for football broadcasting...First called play-by- USC football...Was named Best Radio play of Trojan football and men's basketball Color Commentator by the Southern games in 1961 and has broadcast USC California Sports Broadcasters games almost yearly since then (on radio Association in 2002...Was a 1979 from 1961 to 1965 and 1973 to 1988, then All-American quarterback at USC on TV since 1989)...Currently, calls various and led the Trojans to the 1978 Trojan events on Fox Sports Net 2's live national championship...Then spent 8 cable broadcasts and replays...Also hosts USC Sports Magazine Show on Fox Sports Net 2...Executive producer/host/ seasons in the NFL (1980-87) with the narrator of Trojan Video Gold series, highlighting history of USC football...Has Browns and Dallas Cowboys...Also has hosted a weekly called the action of 5 USC national championship football teams, 5 Heisman Pac-10 football TV show...Owns business marketing company...Son, Trophy winners and 87 first team All-American footballers...Was inducted Michael, is a freshman at USC. into the USC Athletic Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Golden State Boxers Hall of Fame in 2003...Has done play-by-play for just about every sport imaginable, from football, basketball, baseball, track and boxing to billiards, Petros Papadakis swimming and golf...Was a sportscaster for KNX-AM and KCBS-TV, and Radio Sideline, Talk Show sports director for KTTV-TV in Los Angeles (from 1966 to 1972)...Did play-by-play for the San Diego Chargers, , Los Angeles In third season on USC football Clippers and the USFL's Los Angeles Express...Also worked for CBS Radio radio pre- and post-game shows (also and ESPN...Has won numerous awards, including 4 Golden Mikes, 2 AP started handling sideline duties in and UPI California Sportscaster of the Year trophies, and an Emmy...Served 2002)...Ran for 621 yards and 16 TDs as president of the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Association in in his USC career (1996-2000), mainly 1973-74...In first year with USC (1961), his radio partner was the late Chick as a short-yardage tailback...USC's Most Hearn, the Lakers' long-time announcer...The Minneapolis native played Inspirational Player and team captain in football at Northland College in Ashland, Wis., but was injured, so he helped 2000...Overcame serious foot injury in with school's radio broadcasts...Earned bachelor's degree in English from Northland in 1951...Broadcasting career continued in Duluth, Minn., Des 1999...Also co-hosts a daily KMPC Moines, Ia., and then Peoria, Ill., before coming to Los Angeles. sports talk show, does commentary on Fox Sports Net's Southern California Sports Report and works in family's Greek restaurant in San Pedro, Papadakis Taverna...Father, John, and brother, Taso, also Pete Arbogast played for the Trojans. Radio Play-by-Play Returned in 2001 for his second stint as USC’s football radio play-by-play Jeff Kopp announcer, calling the action for Los Radio Pre-/Post-Game Show Angeles-based KMPC-AM 1540 (an affiliate In second season on USC of Sporting News Radio) and the Trojan radio network....Also anchors KMPC's weekly football radio pre- and post-game "USC Insider" show, as well as station's shows...Was a 3-year (1992-94) morning sports news updates, and calls starting linebacker at USC, posting action for selected USC women's basketball 270 tackles in his career...Was a USC and baseball games on KMPC...Was also co-captain in 1994...A sixth round USC’s football and men’s basketball radio voice from 1989 to 1994...Handled draft pick by Miami, he played for the radio play-by-play for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1997 through 2000 (also Dolphins (1995), Jacksonville Jaguars was a sportscaster at WBOB-AM and WUBE-FM in Cincinnati)...Locally, (1996-98), Baltimore (1998) and New did radio play-by-play for the (1984 to 1989) and USC England Patriots (1999)...Is in the investment and financial services women’s basketball (NCAA championship seasons of 1983 and 1984)...Has business. worked in radio since 1978, including as a sports and news reporter at KNX- AM, KFWB-AM, KFI-AM and KRTH-FM/KHJ-AM...Also worked for CBS Radio Network, calling college football games nationally and reporting from the 1988 Seoul Olympics, and CNN’s Network, reporting at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics...Has earned numerous broadcasting awards, including a Golden Mike...Was public address announcer at 1994 World Cup Listen to USC Radio on Web or Phone and for (1988-94)...Has worked in several movies and Fans can hear the live KMPC radio broadcast of all USC football games TV shows...Is a 1978 USC graduate and served as sports director at KSCR- on the web as a "cybercast" (http://www.usctrojans.com) or can pay to FM. listen to the live broadcast on the phone at 1-800-846-4675 ext. 5933.

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Mark Carrier Radio Pre-/Post-Game Show In second season on USC football radio pre- and post-game shows...Was a 2-time (1988-89) All-American safety at USC and won the Thorpe Award in 1989...At USC, he had 336 tackles and 13 (including 7 in 1989)...The sixth pick of the 1990 NFL draft, he played for the Bears (1990-96), Detroit Lions (1997-99) and Washington Redskins (2000).

Jorge Villanueva Spanish Radio Play-By-Play In his third season as the Spanish radio voice of USC football...His call of "futbol Americano en Espanol" includes 11 seasons as the voice of the NFL San Diego Chargers and 5 years with the Holiday Bowl...Also called the action for the last two BCS Championship games (2002 Rose Bowl and 2003 Fiesta Bowl)...Is the sports producer and anchor at KBNT Univision (Channel 17) in San Diego.

Efren Dominguez Spanish Radio Analyst In his third season as a color analyst for the Spanish radio broadcast of USC football...Is beginning his 13th season as color analyst for the Spanish broadcast of the San Diego Chargers...Has also served as a color analyst for the 2003 Fiesta Bowl and 2002 Rose Bowl games, and the Holiday Bowl.

Victor Duarte Spanish Radio Analyst In his third season as a color analyst for the Spanish radio broadcast of USC football...Since 2000, has worked on the Spanish broadcast of the San Diego Chargers, the BCS Championship games and the Holiday Bowl.

382 2003 USC Football Media Guide 2003 USC Football Media Guide 383 Useful Numbers, Travel Plans

Useful Phone Numbers for the Media Opponent Press Box Phone Numbers

USC SPORTS INFORMATION OFFICE...... (213) 740-8480 Auburn...... (334) 844-0856 Tim Tessalone, home...... (310) 540-7052 BYU...... (801) 422-2609 Tessalone cell ...... (213) 725-3572 Hawaii ...... (808) 486-1800 Paul Goldberg, home...... (310) 475-6841 Chris Huston, home ...... (626) 441-2724 California...... (510) 642-3098 Vicky Hammond, home...... (562) 598-3738 Arizona State ...... (480) 965-6207 Jason Pommier, home...... (310) 406-0696 Stanford ...... (650) 723-4418 Fax...... (213) 740-7584 Notre Dame...... (574) 631-7810 COLISEUM TELEPHONE SERVICE Leo Caudillo ...... (213) 765-6353 Washington ...... (206) 543-2230 Manny Rodriguez...... (818) 894-5423 Washington State...... (509) 335-0270 or (509) 335-2684 COLISEUM PRESS BOX (213) 741-1341 or Arizona ...... (520) 621-2801 or (520) 621-2803 (213) 747-7111 UCLA ...... (626) 397-4210 LOCAL HOTELS Oregon State ...... (541) 737-2410 or (541) 737-2795 Radisson Hotel Figueroa (3540 So. Figueroa)...... (213) 748-4141 Oregon ...... (541) 346-7074 Millennium Biltmore Hotel (506 So. Grand Ave.) . (213) 624-1011 USC ...... (213) 741-1341 or (213) 747-7111 Radisson Wilshire Plaza (3515 Wilshire)...... (213) 381-7411 L.A. Marriott Downtown (333 So. Figueroa)...... (213) 617-1133 Wilshire Grand Los Angeles (930 Wilshire)...... (213) 688-7777 Hyatt Regency (711 So. Hope)...... (213) 683-1234 Westin Bonaventure (404 So. Figueroa) ...... (213) 624-1000 Airport Hilton (5711 W. Century)...... (310) 410-4000 Airport Marriott (5855 W. Century)...... (310) 641-5700 Westin Airport (5400 W. Century)...... (310) 216-5858 USC Travel Plans LOCAL RESTAURANTS AUBURN — Leave Los Angeles at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, Margarita Jones (3760 So. Figueroa)...... (213) 747-4400 on Delta Airlines charter; Arrive Montgomery at 10 p.m. Stay at El Cholo’s (1121 So. Western) ...... (323) 734-2773 Embassy Suites Montgomery (300 Tallapoosa St., Montgomery, AL 36104, 334-269-5055). Depart Montgomery immediately after the Pacific Dining Car (1310 W. 6th) ...... (213) 483-6000 game; Arrive Los Angeles at TBA on Saturday, Aug. 30. Lawry’s The Prime Rib (100 No. La Cienega) ...... (310) 652-2827 CALIFORNIA — Leave Los Angeles at 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26 Taylor's Prime Steaks (3361 W. 8th)...... (213) 382-8449 on America West Airlines charter; Arrive Oakland at 3 p.m. Stay at AIRLINES Oakland Marriott City Center (1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607, 510-466-6413). Depart Oakland immediately after the game; Arrive American ...... (800) 433-7300 Los Angeles at TBA on Saturday, Sept. 27. America West...... (800) 235-9292 ARIZONA STATE — Leave Los Angeles at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3 Continental ...... (323) 772-6000 on America West Airlines charter; Arrive Phoenix at 3 p.m. Stay at Delta ...... (800) 221-1212 Phoenix Airport Marriott (1101 North 44th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008, Northwest...... (800) 225-2525 602-273-7373). Depart Phoenix immediately after the game; Arrive Southwest...... (800) 435-9792 Los Angeles at TBA on Saturday, Oct. 4. United...... (800) 241-6522 NOTRE DAME — Leave Los Angeles at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. U.S. Airways ...... (800) 428-4322 16 on Delta Airlines charter; Arrive South Bend at 8:15 p.m. Stay at Holiday Inn Michigan City (5820 S. Franklin St., Michigan City, IN RENTAL CARS 46360, 219-879-0311). Depart South Bend at 6:30 p.m.; Arrive Los Avis...... (800) 331-1212 Angeles at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18. Hertz...... (800) 654-3131 WASHINGTON — Leave Los Angeles at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24 Dollar...... (800) 421-6868 on America West Airlines charter; Arrive Seattle at 3:30 p.m. Stay Budget ...... (800) 527-0700 at Hyatt Regency Bellevue (900 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue, WA National ...... (800) 328-4567 98004, 425-462-1234). Depart Seattle immediately after the game; Arrive Los Angeles at TBA on Saturday, Oct. 25. TAXICABS ARIZONA — Leave Los Angeles at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 on Yellow Cab...... (323) 221-0090 America West Airlines charter; Arrive Tucson at 4:15 p.m. Stay at Green Cab...... (323) 766-9999 Double Tree Hotel at Reid Park (445 South Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ United Independent ...... (323) 653-5050 85711, 520-881-4200). Depart Tucson immediately after the game; Arrive Los Angeles at TBA on Saturday, Nov. 15. Checker ...... (800) 300-5007 Itinerary subject to change. All times are local to that area.

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USC SPORTS INFORMATION OFFICE —The Sports Information MEDIA ON-FIELD GUIDELINES — Media with credentials who Office (director Tim Tessalone and assistants Paul Goldberg, Chris Huston, are permitted on the field during the game (generally TV camera operators Vicky Hammond and Jason Pommier) is located in the southeast corner of and still photographers) must remain outside the dotted line that encircles the first floor of Heritage Hall. It houses files containing USC athletic history, the field. A special “photo alley” has been drawn between the end zones player and coach biographies, statistics and photographs. The office phone and 25-yard lines on both sides of the field; photographers only are permitted number is (213) 740-8480. The fax number is (213) 740-7584. Nearby on- inside this “alley” as long as they kneel. Photographers who chose not campus parking is available by calling the office in advance. to kneel must stand behind the alley, along with all others on the field, PLAYER/COACH INTERVIEWS — Please arrange all player and including USC guests. Media should refrain from conducting post-game coach interviews through the Sports Information Office, at least a day in USC player/coach interviews on the field before the team enters the locker advance. room, unless approved by a member of the USC Sports Information Office. No one under the age of 18 is allowed on the field at any time. PETE CARROLL MEDIA LUNCH — Coach Carroll hosts a weekly media-only lunch in the lounge of Heritage Hall at 11:30 a.m. each Tuesday POST-GAME INTERVIEWS — The USC and visiting team locker during the season. Transcribed notes from each session are available from rooms are located inside the tunnel at the west end of the Coliseum. After a the Sports Information Office. 10-minute “cooling off” period, the USC locker room will open to the media. Coach Carroll and several key Trojan players will conduct a post-game press USC PRACTICES — Most Trojan practices on Howard Jones Field session. are open to the local media. Please call in advance to confirm the schedule. VIDEO SERVICES — The USC Sports Information Office makes GAME CREDENTIALS — Because of space limitations, only video highlights of key Trojans available to the media. The Pac-10 Office members of the media who cover USC on a regular basis (plus media has a weekly video satellite feed featuring highlights and interviews from accompanying the visiting team) will be considered for credentials to Trojan all league schools (call 925-932-4411 for information). To contract specific home games. Freelancers cannot be accommodated. Credentials and parking video services, contact Rich Zielinski of Zielinski Productions at (714) 842- passes are issued on a game-by-game basis. Requests for game credentials 5050, Dennis Kirkpatrick of Bayview Productions at (310) 543-1835, or should be sent on company letterhead as early as possible to: Tim Tessalone, Mark Walton/John Hefner at Fox Sports Net 2 at (213) 743-7800. USC Sports Information Office, HER 103, Los Angeles, Calif. 90089-0601. Credentials can be mailed up to 7 days before the game; after that time, USC ATHLETICS ON THE WEB — The USC athletic department credentials can either be picked up during the week of the game at the Sports has an official “home page” on the World Wide Web, featuring current Information Office or beginning 3 hours before kickoff on game day at press and historical information about Trojan sports. For access, type http:// will call outside Tunnel 4 on the south side of the Coliseum. Three types of www.usctrojans.com. (The Pac-10’s home page is at www.pac-10.org and the credentials are issued: press box (good for press box seat during game, field NCAA's home page is at www.ncaa.org.) access during last 5 minutes of game), TV and photo (both provide field and press box roof access, limited press box access with no seat). There are also press box season credentials issued (good for press box seat during game, field access during last 5 minutes of game). All credentials provide post- game locker room access. Television cameramen and still photographers are USC Sports Information Assistants not allowed on the sidelines between the 25-yard lines in the area of the team benches. PRESS BOX — Located on the south (Martin Luther King Blvd.) side of the Coliseum, the press box is for the use of the working media and guests of USC’s athletic department only. Access is via the elevator near Tunnel 6. The upper level has seats for the written press, while the lower level houses radio and booths. The roof is available for cameramen and photographers. Members of USC’s Sports Information Office are located in the upper level (seats 219-223) during games. To get from the press box to the field at the end of the game (and to enable continued viewing of the game action), most media exit through either side door on the lower level and walk through the stands. PRESS BOX SERVICES — A complimentary meal is served in the Paul Goldberg Chris Huston press box (a meal ticket is required). Game programs, speed cards and game notes are distributed before kickoff (these are also available on the field to photographers). Quarterly play-by-plays, plus halftime and final statistics, are distributed, as are transcribed post-game locker room quotes from Coach Carroll and the visiting coach. Game action is shown on indoor TV monitors posted throughout the press box. A detailed play-by-play and Coach Carroll’s post-game press conference are broadcast over the press box public address system. Complimentary snacks and drinks are available to the media after the game. Several charge-a-call phones are located in the visiting press section on the lower level and available on a first-come basis. To order a telephone, contact phone technicians Leo Caudillo at (213) 765-6353 or Manny Rodriguez at (818) 894-5423. The phone installer can obtain your seat location from Tim Tessalone. To call the press box on game day for score updates, dial either (213) 741-1341 or (213) 747-7111 (ask for the press box extension). USC provides complimentary fax service in the press box. Vicky Hammond Jason Pommier

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