| LAMBUTH UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS LAUNCHES PARTNERSHIP WITH JACKSON'S NEWSTALK 101.5 FM
Jackson, Tennessee, August 25, 2010:
Beginning Saturday, August 28, 2010 Lambuth Eagle Football will take over the airwaves on Jackson's NewsTalk 101.5 FM with co-hosts Dan Reeves and Jamie "Seabass" Parker.
Dan Reaves is the Sports Director and host of "The Dan Reaves Show" and "The Cheap Seats" Sports/Talk Show broadcast on 101.5 FM. He, alongside Jamie "Seabass" Parker, will bring fans the play-by-play and color commentary for LU Football. Reeves and Seabass have been long-time fans of LU Athletics, and called numerous NAIA National Championship Games, including Lambuth University's National Title.
The partnership has helped breathe new life into Lambuth University Athletics. For the first time ever, the station will broadcast LU football games at home, present listeners with a 30-minute pre-game show, and host "The Ron Dickerson Show" featuring LU Football Coach Ron Dickerson on Jackson's NewsTalk 101.5 FM and their website wnws.com every week.
"I am very excited to have LU football at 101.5 FM. The Eagles have their toughest schedule in the history of the program with North Alabama and Delta State coming to town. In addition to our partnership, Eagle fans have a lot to be excited about this season," Reaves said.
Ken Brown, Athletics Director for LU says, "WNWS-FM recognized the power behind this kind of partnership, and worked diligently to establish this long-term relationship." He adds, "This is a top-notch radio station, and is the perfect compliment to our chronicled athletics program."
"I live in the Lambuth area and, like most Jacksonians, I understand the importance of Lambuth University. We are pumped about bringing this partnership to our devoted listeners and fans of LU Athletics," says Reeves.
The partnership goes into effect immediately. Beginning tonight at 6 p.m., Wednesday August 25, 2010, "The Ron Dickerson Show" will begin airing on 101.5FM and wnws.com. The one-hour talk show format will feature LU Football Coach Ron Dickerson, Co-hosts Dan Reeves and Jamie "Seabass" Parker. Fans are encouraged to participate by calling (731) 423-8101 (800) 304-1015.
For more information about the partnership between Lambuth University and NewsTalk 101.5, please contact Mickey Goodwin, Director of University Relations at (731) 425-3243 or
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Lambuth University is affiliated with the United Methodist church and was founded in 1843. In the ensuing years, Lambuth has earned a reputation as one of the South's premier liberal arts universities and has received national recognition as one of the nation's Top 250 Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report and as one of the nation's "Top 100 Outstanding Colleges" by The Washington Post.
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