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Athletics Communications
Athletic Communications
Director of Athletic Communications: Mickey Blymier, (717) 358-4857 | Mayser 101
Assistant Director of Athletic Communications: Tim Mowrer | (717)
291-3838 | Mayser 104
Franklin & Marshall’s Office of Athletic Communications disseminates information to local and national media outlets for the College's 28 intercollegiate sports. The office issues press releases, media guides, brochures and other promotional items, and the staff is available to assist members of the media in their coverage of the Diplomats athletic teams.
Phone Interviews
All interviews with F&M's athletes and coaches should be
arranged through the Office of Athletic Communications. It is
preferred that members of the media wishing to conduct phone
interviews supply a number for the student-athlete to contact the
reporter. Phone numbers of student-athletes will not be released
without both their written and verbal consent.
Post-game Interviews
On-site post-game interviews should be arranged through the
Athletics Communication representative of the contest you are
covering. A brief period for coaches and athletes to cool down will
be observed.
Statistics/Services
Press guides, programs, notes and cumulative statistics will be
distributed before each game. Complete statistical books will be
available at the conclusion of all F&M home events.
Broadcasts/Webcasts
Franklin & Marshall broadcasts live video for home games of 16
sports over Stretch Internet. Select baseball and softball games
are covered with live audio. The office of Athletics Communications
provides live statistical coverage for 14 sports. Links are
accessible from each sport's schedule page, as well as the
“upcoming events” block on GoDiplomats.com.
Visiting stations, student or commercial, wishing to originate
from a competition venue should contact the Office of Athletic
Communications as far in advance of the date of competition as
possible. Please contact Mickey Blymier clearly stating the
following:
- Sport you wish to broadcast
- Date of broadcast
- Name of media outlet
- Phone or Internet preference
Media Credentials
Media credentials are required for access to the press box of
Sponaugle-Williamson Field and the North Campus Athletic Field.
Please request credentials 72 hours in advance of the contest.
Credentials are limited by space availability, and will be granted
on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact Mickey Blymier
clearly the following:
- Sport you wish to cover
- Date of contest you wish to cover
- The media organization or department you represent
- Contact information for your assigning editor
Photography Credentials
Only credentialed photographers will be granted field access for
photography. Credentials can be applied for through the office of
Athletic Communications. Please contact Mickey Blymier clearly
stating the following:
- Sport you wish to shoot
- Date of contest you wish to shoot
- The media organization or department you represent
- Contact information for your assigning editor
