August 2, 2004

CBS SPORTS ANNOUNCES BROADCAST PAIRINGS FOR 2004 NFL SEASON

Jim Nantz Assumes Lead Role alongside Phil Simms as No. 1" NFL on CBS" Announce Team

Greg Gumbel Returns to Host "The NFL Today"

Newcomer Shannon Sharpe Joins Gumbel, Dan Marino and Boomer Esiason in Studio

Lesley Visser Joins Nantz and Simms as Lead Game Reporter

Steve Beuerlein and Rich Baldinger Join "NFL on CBS" Announce Team

The CBS Television Network's 45th year of broadcasting the NFL begins on Sunday, Sept. 12 (12:00 Noon-4:00 PM, ET) as Jim Nantz and Phil Simms, with Lesley Visser reporting, lead THE NFL ON CBS into the Network's 2004 NFL season. Dick Enberg and Dan Dierdorf, along with Armen Keteyian reporting, solidify the Network's lineup by having two of the top NFL announce teams in sports television.

Greg Gumbel returns to a familiar post as the anchor of THE NFL TODAY, the CBS Television Network's hour-long pre-game studio show, along with analysts Dan Marino, Boomer Esiason and newcomer Shannon Sharpe. Marcus Allen and Bonnie Bernstein will serve as feature reporters for the show, and Keteyian will contribute.

Other notes of interest include Steve Beuerlein and Rich Baldinger joining the 2004 NFL ON CBS announce team as they pair with Bill Macatee and Craig Bolerjack, respectively.

CBS Sports' complete roster of announce teams for its 45th year of NFL coverage was announced today by Sean McManus, President, CBS Sports, and Tony Petitti, Executive Producer, CBS Sports.

Following are the Network's NFL announcer pairings for the 2004 season (play-by-play/analyst/reporter):

Jim Nantz/Phil Simms/Lesley Visser
Dick Enberg/Dan Dierdorf/Armen Keteyian Kevin Harlan/Randy Cross
Gus Johnson/Brent Jones
Ian Eagle/Solomon Wilcots
Don Criqui/Steve Tasker

Bill Macatee/Steve Beuerlein

Craig Bolerjack/Richard Baldinger

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Lance Barrow is the new lead game producer for THE NFL ON CBS, and Michael Arnold is the new lead game director. Eric Mann is senior producer for THE NFL TODAY, while Bob Matina directs. Harold Bryant is coordinating producer, CBS Sports.

McManus and Petitti serve as executive producers for THE NFL ON CBS.

CBS Sports Contacts:    LeslieAnne Wade 212/975-5171            lwade@cbs.com
Robin Brendle           212/975-1533            rlbrendle@cbs.com
Jerry Caraccioli        212/975-7466            gwcaraccioli@cbs.com
Jennifer Sabatelle      212/975-4120            jsabatelle@cbs.com