August 2, 2007
Contact: Mike Christie, Sports Information Director

USA South Holds Annual Football Media Day

(WILLIAMSBURG, Va.) - The USA South Athletic Conference held its seventh annual Football Media Day on July 31. Coaches, administrators and media all traveled to Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC for the event. Head Coaches from all eight, football-playing, member institutions were present and each gave a preview of their upcoming season.

Emcee Mike O'Dell, from Oldies 95.3 in Northern Virginia, began the day by introducing Methodist University President Dr. Elton Hendricks who welcoming everyone to the event and Fayetteville. Next, Rita Wiggs, Commissioner of the USA South, also welcomed everyone and expressed her excitement for the upcoming football season. Each Coach addressed the assembled crowd and answered questions. The media session was then followed by a buffet lunch and golf at nearby King's Grant.

For the first time in the Conference's history the event was video broadcasted live over the internet. Also, the preseason poll was released at the event for the first time.

The football coaches of the USA South	The football coaches of the USA South
Emcee Mike O'Dell welcomes the crowd.	USA South Athletic Conference Commissioner Rita Wiggs welcomes the coaches and media.
Averett University Head Coach Mike Dunlevy	Christopher Newport University Head Coach Matt Kelchner
Ferrum College Head Coach Dave Davis	Greensboro College Head Coach Neal Mitchell
Maryville College Head Coach Tony Ierulli	Methodist University Head Coach Jim Sypult
North Carolina Wesleyan College Head Coach Jack Ginn	Shenandoah University Head Coach Paul Barnes