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*** MEDIA ADVISORY ***

SCOUTING COMBINE MEDIA AVAILABILITY

BEGINS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

WHAT:           2003 Scouting Combine
 
WHO:             Prospective players eligible for the 2003 NFL Draft. 

WHERE:       Indiana Convention Center – site of media availabilities

WHEN:          Player groups will be available on the following days:

Wed., February 19:     Offensive Linemen, Kickers, Running Backs
Thurs., February 20:    Defensive Linemen, Running Backs
Fri., February 21:        Quarterbacks, Wide Receivers, Tight Ends
Sat., February 22:       Linebackers, Defensive Backs

Media covering the 2003 Scouting Combine for all or part of its four days are to report to the Indiana Convention Center.  Once inside, follow signs to the NFL Media Center (adjoining rooms 107-110) and sign in upon arrival.  NFL Media Center hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET.

NFL Communications personnel will be present to assist.  Working credentials will be issued in the NFL Media Room following media sign-in. 

The 2003 NFL Draft takes place from Saturday, April 26 to Sunday, April 27 at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

CONTACT:   Steve Alic, NFL Communications, 212/450-2066, alics@nfl.com