BRYANT FOOTBALL TRAVELS TO MONMOUTH FOR NATIONAL TELEVISION DEBUT

October 14, 2010

BRYANT FOOTBALL TRAVELS TO MONMOUTH FOR NATIONAL TELEVISION DEBUT
Bulldogs Look For First Road Win

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SMITHFIELD, R.I. - Bryant University (4-2, 1-2 NEC) enters Saturday's game against Monmouth University (1-4, 1-1 NEC) looking for its first road win of the 2010 season after starting the season a perfect 4-0 at home.  The Hawks enter the game looking for their first home win of the season after starting 0-2 in West Long Branch, N.J.

Saturday's game marks the third matchup all-time between both programs as the Hawks currently lead the series 2-0.  The Hawks took the last head-to-head tilt, 10-6, in 2009, also winning the first-ever meeting, 30-17, in the 2008 campaign.

The Black and Gold will look to capture its first road NEC victory and win its first back–to-back games against Division I(FCS) opponents since defeating Saint Francis (PA) and Duquesne in the last two games of 2009. Saturday's game marks the first time the Bulldogs have played on national television since beginning their transition to full membership in DI.

The Bulldogs' conference tilt with Monmouth can be heard on WOON 1240 AM with John McCarthy calling the play-by-play and Pete Royce providing in-game analysis. Fans outside of the listening area can hear all of the action live at www.bryantbulldogs.com. 

Nationally, Fox College Sports will carry the Northeast Conference tilt, while the game can be seen on Cox Cable (CT/RI), ESPN3.com (http://espn.go.com/espn3/#), and as part of the ESPN GamePlan Package.

Coverage will begin at 12 noon with Paul Dottino handling the play-by-play duties. He will be joined in the booth by former University of California quarterback Steve Levy and Craig D'Amico reporting from the sideline. Kick-off is slated for 12:07 p.m.