120 Sports announces extensive lineup of NFL Draft Week coverage

CHICAGO, April 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- When the 80th annual NFL Draft commences in Chicago next week, 120 Sports will showcase its football content from two unique perspectives, both from its studio and through a series of behind-the-scenes draft related events throughout the city.

From its custom-designed 17,000 square foot digital production facility in Chicago's West Loop, 120 Sports plans to provide broad coverage of the Draft with several in-studio experiences. Beginning Sunday, this in-studio live & on-demand content will include:

• Sunday, April 26^th: 120 Sports "Rough Draft"
  • 4 hours of live programming during which 120 Sports will pair with partners Campus Insiders and Sports Illustrated to conduct a mock First Round of the NFL Draft.
  • The mock draft will focus its picks on the voice of the fans. Each pick will be made by a different team representative including former NFL players, media members and lifelong fans of each team. Team representatives will make their picks live.
    • Notable attendees making picks include:
      • David Carr, first overall pick in 2002 NFL Draft by Houston Texans.
      • Beanie Wells, first round pick in 2009 NFL Draft by Arizona Cardinals.
      • Travis Johnson, first round pick by the Houston Texans in 2005 NFL Draft.
  • The event will be hosted by 120 Sports' Michael Kim. Special guests will give additional analysis and reaction on each pick from two perspectives:
    • Players perspective:
      • Bryant McFadden, two-time Super Bowl Champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
      • Doug Chapman, former running back for the Minnesota Vikings.
    • "General Managers":
      • Pete Futiak: Campus Insiders' football expert.
      • Russ Lande: Former NFL scout, draft expert and football analyst.

• Wednesday, April 29th: Draft Prospects Visit to 120 Sports Studios/Football Fix
  • 120 Sports will welcome a group of NFL draft prospects to its studio for a day of tours and live interviews as they prepare for the Draft.
  • Unique social media segments, "confessional" interviews and fun features on each player will be shot in the 120 Sports studio, expanding coverage of the players beyond statistics and analysis to their nature off the field, interacting with their peers and their thoughts on achieving their NFL dreams.
  • Currently scheduled to appear, among others:
    • Ameer Abdullah, Nebraska.
    • Dominique Brown, Louisville.
    • Devin Gardner, Michigan.
    • Dorial Green-Beckham, Oklahoma.
    • Nick Marshall, Auburn.

• Thursday, April 30^th: 120 Sports Football Fix
  • On Thursday April 30^th, 120 Sports' daily football show will feature Campus Insiders' host Bonnie Bernstein with special NFL guests in addition to all the latest news surrounding the Draft.

Beyond the studio, 120 Sports will provide viewers with unique access and perspective from both the player's and the fan's point of view through coverage at major events around Chicago, both public and private, during Draft Week.  These events include:

Tuesday, April 28^th:

• Stars and Strikes Celebrity Bowling Classic
  • 120 Sports will be onsite providing real-time behind-the-scenes coverage of the event and interviewing attending players and celebrities.
  • Daytona 500 Champion Jamie McMurray and 2014 Heisman Trophy Runner-Up and Wisconsin standout Melvin Gordon co-host the event with a star-studded lineup.
• NFL Prospect "Dress for Success" w/ La'el Collins (OT, LSU)
  • Exclusive behind-the-scenes content with the future star, including pre-Draft fittings for clothing and accessories and other preparations as he gets ready for the life-changing night of the NFL Draft.

Wednesday, April 29^th:

• NFLPA Rookie Debut Party at RPM Steak
  • 120 Sports will utilize new live-streaming app Periscope to give its fans and viewers an insider, behind-the-scenes look at that Red Carpet as attendees enter the restaurant.
  • 120 Sports will conduct red-carpet interviews of dozens of prospects and other NFL players and alumni in attendance.
  • 120 Sports live set from the party to feature in-depth interviews from inside RPM Steak with many of the Draftees and special guests throughout the evening.

Thursday, April 30^th- Saturday, May 2^nd:

• NFL Draft
  • 120 Sports will be on-site at the NFL Draft:
    • Interviewing NFL draft attendees on the Gold Carpet as they enter the Draft at Auditorium Theatre.
    • Capturing one-on-one interviews with recently drafted players backstage inside the theater.
    • On-site interviews with fans at NFL Draft Town showcasing their reactions and analysis of their teams picks.

120 Sports is a year-round, go-to source for football fans of every team across the country, and this exciting, all-encompassing lineup of NFL Draft coverage is a perfect complement to the all digital network's current coverage.

SOURCE 120 Sports