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NFL                1/22/04 

*** MEDIA ADVISORY ***

 SCOUTING COMBINE MEDIA AVAILABILITY

BEGINS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19

WHAT:         2004 Scouting Combine

WHO:           Prospective players eligible for the 2004 NFL Draft
                    Select NFL Head Coaches & General Managers

WHERE:       Indiana Convention Center – site of media availabilities 

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

Thursday, Feb. 19:      Offensive Linemen, Running Backs, Kickers, Punters

Friday, Feb. 20:          Quarterbacks, Running Backs, Wide Receivers

Saturday, Feb. 21:      Defensive Linemen, Tight Ends

Sunday, Feb. 22:        Defensive Backs, Linebackers

Media covering the 2004 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 2004 NFL Draft takes place from Saturday, April 24 to Sunday, April 25 at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

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