FCS’ coverage of the 2010 MCLA Championships – The Schedule
Ethan Ritz, executive producer of the 2010 MCLA Championships on Fox College Sports, writes an open letter to all followers of the MCLA and those interested in this year’s telecast of the season-ending tournament in Denver.
Fans of MCLA,
Lots of new Twitter adds today. This is great and I look forward to the dialogue to grow.
First off, let’s discuss last year’s show. I thought they went very well. We had some issues like a few graphics mistakes and tape cues but that’s live television.
Coverage of this year’s tournament will begin on Friday, May 14, 2010. We will cover both MCLA Division 1 semifinal games. We will then broadcast the Division 1 and Division 2 championship games on Saturday, May 15, 2010 (Airtimes have not be finalized as of yet). This is the same amount of coverage we did last year.
Last year, between games, we aired what is known as a “bridge show.” Rather than go back to the FCS studios for analysis, we provided that with our host Josh Gross and analyst Michael Allan. The guys provided a recap of the first game each day and a preview of second game. While the guys did a great job, I want to make this part of the broadcast to be better this year.
As much as I would love to travel to shoot and do interviews at schools across the MCLA, budget restrictions preclude a travel of this nature at this point. I’m coming to you, the MCLA fan. I’m soliciting story ideas from you. If you have a camera and can provide footage for use, that would be great as well. Give it your best shot. I’m looking for packages that run 2 minutes to 2:30 minutes. I have a YouTube channel at UTLAX. You can upload your ideas to me there or submit via email at UTLAX@aol.com. Be sure to add “2010 MCLA Championships Story Idea” to the header.
Thanks, Ethan
