Aug. 31, 2006

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The launch of the mtn. - MountainWest Sports Network will debut at 7 p.m. MT Friday, Sept. 1. The network kicks off with a short introductory video capturing the energy and excitement of Mountain West Conference sports and introduces the mtn. anchors, Courtney George and Marius Payton.

George and Payton will debut their new show "The Mountain View," a live weekly preview program that will give fans a look at the weekend's MWC action. Following the studio show, the mtn. will carry its inaugural football game beginning at 9 p.m., a rebroadcast of Thursday night's CSTV match up of UTEP at San Diego State.

On Saturday, Sept. 2, the mtn. will continue its coverage of MWC football and carry its first live games - Weber State at Colorado State at 3 p.m. MT, and Portland State at New Mexico at 6:30 p.m. MT. Coverage of each game will include a live pre-game, half-time, and post-game program, hosted by George and Payton.

To get the latest information on where the network can be viewed on cable systems throughout the Mountain West Conference region, please visit www.themtn.tv and click on "how to get." The comprehensive list is updated on a daily basis, as cable and satellite operators make the decision to add the mtn. and CSTV.

Even though the chart may not yet have your cable system or satellite provider listed, be assured that there are ongoing negotiations to add the mtn. and CSTV to cable and satellite systems. If you have questions regarding whether the networks will be available on your cable or satellite system, please contact your cable or satellite provider directly.