July 19, 2008
Cullowhee, N.C. - The Southern Conference will hold its annual Football Rouser Media Day on Tuesday, July 22 and Wednesday, July 23 at the Embassy Suites in Greenville, S.C. Head coach Dennis Wagner, senior offensive lineman James Singletary and senior defensive lineman Jeff Bradley will participate in the annual event for Western Carolina.
Also, the 2008 Western Carolina Media Guide is available online.
Bradley, a second team All-Southern Conference selection a season ago after leading the team and ranking second in tackles for loss, looks to lead the Catamount defensive front this season. Singletary, who has played a variety of positions in his four seasons in Cullowhee including offensive and defensive line and tight end, is one of three returning starters on WCU's offensive line.
Tuesday's activities include administrative and head coaches meetings, with the evening culminating with the SoCon Football Kickoff Dinner. Wednesday begins with the SoCon Sports Media Association breakfast followed by the interview sessions from 9:00 am until Noon. During that time, each student-athlete and head coach will spend time with the SoCon's television partner, SportSouth, as well as answer questions from all media in attendance.
Also at the annual meetings, the preseason All-Southern Conference teams, as well as the predicted order of finish as selected by the league's head coaches and media will be announced by the league office.
Western Carolina will begin official preparations for the 2008 season on Saturday, Aug. 2 when the student-athletes report to campus. The first practice is slated for 6:00 am on the morning of Sunday, Aug. 3. Wagner and staff plan to hold morning practices throughout the season. The Catamounts officially open the Dennis Wagner era on Thursday, August 28 by hosting Shorter College under the lights at 7:00 pm at E.J. Whitmire Stadium/Bob Waters Field.