FOX Sports South has Packed November Ahead November is the month that signals the intersection of all sports at FOX Sports. At FOX Sports South and SportSouth the NHL season is underway, NBA season has tipped off, college football season is heading in to its final stretch, college basketball season is right around the corner, and MLB on FOX just wrapped the World Series. Jeff Genthner Vice President, Senior General Manager
As the home of the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Bobcats, Memphis Grizzlies, Carolina Hurricanes and Nashville Predators, November is the month when pro sports pack the schedule on FOX Sports South and SportSouth. And once again we will televise 75 New Orleans Pelicans games in Mississippi on SportSouth and FOX Sports South. We will also bring more NBA action than ever before to Kentucky basketball fans with 32 Grizzlies and 27 Indiana Pacers games on FOX Sports South. November is also the month when our regular season slate of 224 college basketball games tip-off with no less than SIX match-ups on November 8th alone. Our FOX Sports South and SportSouth coverage for the season will feature men’s and women’s games from many of the best conferences in the country, including the ACC, SEC, Big 12, Big East and C-USA.
Andrelton Simmons 2013 Gold Glove Award Recipient
Roy Williams North Carolina Tar Heels
We will also continue to bring college football fans exciting matchups and original programming as teams fight for postseason berths. And finally, November is the month where we give thanks for all the wonderful family and friends in our lives. From our FOX Sports South family to yours, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.
Cody Zeller Charlotte Bobcats
College Football Regular Season Winding Down As teams look to solidify their spots in bowl games, our college football coverage continues on SEC Gridiron LIVE (Wednesday nights at 10 p.m. ET) until December 11 and The NEW College Football Show with Bates & Bowden (Thursday nights at 7 p.m. ET) airing until December 12, both on FOX Sports South. James Bates, a co-host on both shows, brought several laugh-out-loud moments to the programs in October.
LEFT: Fans sent in captions for this photo of a Razorback fan in mourning as a part of SEC Gridiron LIVE’s weekly photo caption contest. RIGHT: Bates reenacts the photo for the amusement of viewers on SEC Gridiron LIVE.
LEFT: In another weekly photo caption contest, viewers were asked to submit clever taglines for this picture of a Washington State fan indulging in popcorn at a game. RIGHT: Bates recreates the scene, spilling just a little popcorn on the SEC Gridiron LIVE set.
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NHL Season Gliding Along Carolina Hurricanes
Carolina Hurricanes captain Eric Staal played in his 700th career game on October 24.
Nashville Predators
FOX Sports Carolinas mic’d up Jordan Staal (left) for the October 28 game against his former team, the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Nashville Predators 2013 first round pick Seth Jones is making an impact on the defense during his first month as a professional player.
Carolina Hurricanes November TV Schedule
With starting goalie Pekka Rinne out with an injury, Carter Hutton (above) will step in as the lead goaltender for the Predators.
Nashville Predators November TV Schedule
Date Opponent Time Network Fri,11/1 vs. Lightning 7:00 p.m. ET FSCR Sat, 11/2 @ Rangers 7:00 p.m. ET FSCR Thu, 11/7 vs. Islanders 7:00 p.m. ET SPSO Sat, 11/9 vs. Wild 7:00 p.m. ET FSCR Tue, 11/12 vs. Avalanche 7:00 p.m. ET SPSO Fri, 11/15 vs. Ducks 7:00 p.m. ET FSCR Sat, 11/16 @ Blues 8:00 p.m. ET FSCR Mon, 11/18 vs. Bruins 7:00 p.m. ET FSCR Thu, 11/21 @ Red WIngs 8:00 p.m. ET SPSO Sat, 11/23 @ Bruins 1:00 p.m. ET SPSO Sun, 11/24 vs. Senators 5:00 p.m. ET FSCR Wed, 11/27 @ Devils 7:00 p.m. ET FSCR Fri, 11/29 vs. Devils 7:00 p.m. ET FSCR
Date Opponent Time Network Sat,11/2 @ Kings 10:30 p.m. ET FSTN Wed, 11/6 @ Avalanche 9:30 p.m. ET FSTN Fri, 11/8 @ Jets 8:00 p.m. ET SPSO Sun, 11/10 @ Devils 7:00 p.m. ET FSTN Tue, 11/12 @ Islanders 7:00 p.m. ET FSTN Fri, 11/15 @ Penguins 7:00 p.m. ET SPSO Sat, 11/16 vs. Blackhawks 8:00 p.m. ET FSTN Tue, 11/19 @ Red Wings 7:30 p.m. ET FSTN Thu, 11/21 @ Maple Leafs 7:00 p.m. ET SPSO Sat 11/23 vs. Rangers 8:00 p.m. ET FSTN Wed, 11/27 @ Blue Jackets 7:00 p.m. ET FSTN Sat, 11/30 vs. Flyers 8:00 p.m. ET FSTN
FOX Sports Fan Express Hitting the Road for Hawks Season After a successful run with the Atlanta Braves, the FOX Sports Fan Express is back and will hit the road with the Atlanta Hawks during the 2013-14 season. Fans can reserve the complimentary VIP luxury transportation to Philips Arena for select games with the purchase of a Fan Express ticket package through Hawks Group Sales. The first excursion will depart for Philips Arena on Friday, November 1, for the Hawks home-opener against the Toronto Raptors at 7:30 p.m. ET on SportSouth. The luxury coach’s design features larger-thanlife sized images of Hawks stars’ Al Horford, Kyle Korver, and Jeff Teague, plus Wi-Fi and video screens throughout the bus. Additional information on the FOX Sports Fan Express can be found at www.foxsportssouth.com and www.hawks.com/fanexpress. 2
The NBA is Back on SportSouth Atlanta Hawks
After an offseason of changes, the Atlanta Hawks are ready to get the 2013-14 campaign started. The new-look Hawks will be under the direction of first-year head coach Mike Budenholzer. Returning to the fold is forward/center Al Horford, guard Jeff Teague and guard Kyle Korver. The team also welcomes veteran big men Elton Brand and Paul Milisap to the roster. SportSouth will air 75 Hawks games in 2013-14, with Hawks LIVE! airing before and after each game.
Jeff Teague Atlanta Hawks
Charlotte Bobcats
Steve Clifford takes the reigns as the new Charlotte Bobcats head coach and will lead a young talented squad. Kemba Walker, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Gerald Henderson return and will be joined by veteran Al Jefferson and lottery-pick Cody Zeller in 2013-14. All 82 Bobcats games can be seen on SportSouth with Bobcats LIVE! pre- and postgame shows airing each game. Kemba Walker Charlotte Bobcats
Memphis Grizzlies
David Joerger was promoted to head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies during the offseason. He has a loaded roster that includes Defensive Player of the Year Marc Gasol as well as All-Star Zach Randolph and point guard Mike Conley running the offense. The Grizzlies also added sharp-shooter Mike Miller to the team. SportSouth will air 73 games during the 2013-14 season with Grizzlies LIVE! prior to each contest. Mike Miller Memphis Grizzlies
College Basketball Tips-Off on FOX Sports South and SportSouth FOX Sports South and SportSouth will bring college basketball fans 224 games this season, including 125 men’s games from the ACC, SEC, Big East and Big 12. This November, some of the top men’s teams in the nation, including preseason No. 1 Kentucky, No. 7 Syracuse, No. 11 North Carolina, No. 22 Notre Dame and No. 25 Virginia will all appear on the FOX Sports South regional networks. Women’s basketball fans will enjoy an early-season battle between Tennessee and Georgia Tech (11/17), as well as Texas hosting Stanford (11/23). The Kentucky Wildcats enter the season as the
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Early Season College Basketball Games on FOX Sports South and SportSouth November 12
Alabama @ Oklahoma Gardner-Webb @ Xavier Cornell @ Syracuse UNC-Asheville @ Kentucky Oakland @ UNC Colorado @ Baylor
5:00 pm ET 7:00 pm ET 7:00 pm ET 7:00 pm ET 9:00 pm ET 10:00 pm ET
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No. Kentucky @ Kentucky 4:00 pm ET
November 11
North Texas @ Oklahoma 8:00 pm ET
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Fresno State @ Pittsburgh 7:00 pm ET So. Illinois @ Missouri 9:00 pm ET
November 13
Abilene Christian @ Maryland 7:00 pm ET Brown @ Providence 7:00 pm ET
November 14
Austin Peay @ Memphis 8:00 pm ET Women’s Basketball: C of Charleston @ South Carolina 8:00 pm ET
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Senior guard C.J. Fair and the Syracuse Orange will begin their first season in the ACC.
Spirit of Love Wins Inspirational Movie of the Year Award
NBA legend and Hawks LIVE! analyst Mike “Stinger” Glenn was a big winner at the Inspirational Country Music Awards on October 24 in Nashville, Tenn. Glenn and director Darla Rae’s film Spirit of Love: The Mike “Stinger” Glenn Story, which is based on Glenn’s real-life basketball camps for deaf and hard of hearing teens, won the Inspirational Movie of the Year award. Click the movie poster on the right to visit the Spirit of Love website.
GIVING BACK: Grizzlies, Predators, and Bobcats Make a Difference in their Communities in October
Mike Conley’s Healthy Home Court
Memphis Grizzlies’ guard Mike Conley visited Bethel Grove Elementary School to help teach students the importance of including fruits and vegetables in their diet to develop healthy eating habits early in life.
Predators Take Action in the Fight Against Cancer
Several members of the Nashville Predators visited Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital and painted plates with the young patients. The plates were auctioned off at the end of October to raise money for Hockey Fights Cancer.
Bobcats Sixth Annual “My Hero Gala”
For the sixth straight year, the Charlotte Bobcats participated in their city’s most unique fundraiser, bringing heroes from the hardwood together with heroes from their community. The “My Hero Gala,” an unforgettable evening of entertainment and celebration, raised money for the Novant Health Community Care Cruiser and the Cats Care Foundation.
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Around Town with the FOX Sports South Girls With the NBA season underway, the FOX Sports South Girls recently visited Philips Arena for a promotional shoot, and fans will see their spots airing across the networks to publicize Atlanta Hawks games. The shoot locations included the Hawks’ premium viewing and dining area RED, and also down to center court.
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