Nov. 29, 2000

Columbia, Mo. - The University of Missouri Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has called a press conference for Thursday, Nov. 30th to introduce its new head football coach.

The conference will be held at 2:00 p.m. (central time) at the Donald W. Reynolds Alumni Center on the University campus. The Alumni Center is located just south of Jesse Hall, on the corner of Maryland Avenue and Rollins Road. The public is invited to attend the conference.

The press conference will be carried live on MU's official Internet website at www.mutigers.com.

PUBLIC WELCOME FOR NEW COACH

Tiger fans will have an opportunity to meet MU's new head coach at a series of public welcome gatherings. All events are free and open to the public. Following are the details:

Thursday, Nov. 30th - Columbia, Mo.
5:30 p.m. - Holiday Inn Expo Center

Friday, Dec. 1st - Kansas City, Mo.
5-7 p.m. - Arrowhead Club at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City

Monday, Dec. 4th - St. Louis, Mo.
5:30-7:30 p.m. - Edward Jones Building (I-270 & Manchester Road)