Cox Sports to Air Documentary on University of Rhode Island Men's Basketball Team

Cox Sports to Air Documentary on University of Rhode Island Men's Basketball Team

6 Part Series Chronicling URI's 2008-2009 Season, On and Off the Court, Airs Only on Cox

WEST WARWICK, R.I., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 29 at 9 p.m., Cox Sports (Cox Channel 3) will premiere the first episode of Somehow, Someway: A Season with the URI Rams, a six-part documentary detailing the University of Rhode Island's men's basketball team's 2008-2009 season. Episodes air each night from November 29 to December 4 at 9 p.m., leading up to URI's game vs. Providence College on Saturday, December 5 at 1 p.m., also airing on Cox Sports.

Somehow, Someway tells the story of last season's URI team both on and off the court, starting with coach Jim Baron's story of how basketball helped him out of the Brooklyn projects and following the team all the way through this past May's graduation ceremony. Cox Sports was given exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to the coaches and players on campus, on the bus, and in the locker room.

"Somehow, Someway provides a one-of-a-kind look at URI basketball, and fans will be treated to a glimpse into the inner workings of head coach Jim Baron's program," said Thorr Bjorn, director of athletics at the University of Rhode Island. "URI is happy to have been a part of this unique opportunity to showcase the lives of our coaches and student-athletes."

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The documentary includes the buzzer-beater against Dayton, the tight game against Providence at the Dunkin' Donuts Center, and the road trip to Cameron Indoor Stadium to play Duke. The series culminates with graduation, celebrating the college careers of URI's seniors on the court and in the classroom. Somehow, Someway begins and ends in Cooper Park, the Brooklyn project where coach Jim Baron grew up, and where he continues to return to recruit players.

The Cox Sports team was given unprecedented access to the team over the course of the 2008-2009 academic year. The result is a six-part film that provides unique insight into the world of collegiate athletics. Presented without voice-over narration, Somehow, Someway allows the subjects to tell their story in their own words.

"Sports fans are often treated to in-depth stories during typical halftime and pregame shows, but Somehow, Someway's long-form exploration of the dynamics of a team and a sport make this project something that Cox is truly proud of," said Paul Cronin, senior vice president and general manager, Cox Communications New England. "Cox Sports is known for its live sports coverage, but it's these special projects highlighting local sports and culture that make our exclusive sports channel truly unique."

Cox Sports will be airing 15 URI men's basketball games this season, beginning with the game vs. Providence College on December 5.

About Cox Sports

Cox Sports is an Emmy-award winning regional sports network that delivers exclusive, compelling, high profile professional, amateur and collegiate men's and women's sporting events to viewers in its coverage area of Rhode Island and Connecticut. Cox Sports features the Big East Conference, Providence College athletics, Pawtucket Red Sox, New England Revolution and more. The channel also features exclusive coverage of Rhode Island Interscholastic League Championships and other local high school games. In addition, Cox Sports features locally produced programs and syndicated sports programming. A complete schedule can be found at www.cox-sports.com.

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves 6.2 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates Travel Channel. Cox is known for pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For six years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunication; for four years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity; and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.

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