Cox Sports To Broadcast Six-part Documentary ‘Somehow, Someway A Season with the URI Rams’

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Posted by admin | Posted in Cox Communications, Media News, Sports | Posted on 30-11-2009

Cox Communications has announced that Cox Sports will broadcast first episode of ‘Somehow, Someway: A Season with the URI Rams’ on Cox Sports Channel 3 every day from November 29 to December 4 at 9 p.m. The six part documentary detailing the University of Rhode Island’s men’s basketball team’s 2008-2009 season.

The final episode will end before URI’s game vs. Providence College on Saturday, December 5 at 1 p.m.

Cox Sports will broadcast 15 URI men’s basketball games this season, starting with the game vs. Providence College on December 5.

Somehow, Someway details 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.

Thorr Bjorn, director of athletics at the University of Rhode Island, said “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. URI is happy to have been a part of this unique opportunity to showcase the lives of our coaches and student-athletes.”

Paul Cronin, senior vice president and general manager, Cox Communications New England, said “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. 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.”

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