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Jill Arrington joined CBS Sports in September 2000 as a reporter for the CBS Television Network's coverage of college football. She also contributes reports for THE NFL TODAY, the Network's NFL pre-game studio show. She graduated in 1994 from the Un iversity of Miami, where she was a member of the varsity tennis team.

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Question: Hey Jill! What is the feeling like to be on the sidelines of an NFL game? Ron B.

Jill Arrington: It is a huge adrenaline rush. The players are so pumped up for the game you can feel the intensity. The crowd is always loud and anxious, their rowdiness adds to the atmosphere. The most interesting part is realizing how big a nd fast the professional players are. It's amazing how hard they hit each other and then can get back up for the next play.

Question: Jill, Who is the most interesting person that you've had an opportunity to interview? Sharon K.

Jill Arrington: Jerry Rice. I did a one-on-one with Jerry for the NFL Today Show at the beginning of this season before his first game as a Raider. He was so humble and intriguing. When he walked in the room he had an aura of greatness. To he ar him talk about his career and his love of competing shows you why he's who he is. It's amazing what he puts himself through everyday to reach his level of play.

Question: What is your proudest accomplishment in your years as a reporter? James H.

Jill Arrington: Getting to the network level covering college football and the NFL.

Question: When did you decide to go into broadcasting, and who was your role model? Michael Y.

Jill Arrington: I chose to go into broadcasting upon entering college. Broadcast journalism was my major. I worked at it through college, anchored/produced the news for the University cable TV station, did an internship, worked at CNN in the summer, then got a job at a television production company right out of college. My role models were many, from Suzy Kolber (who spoke to my class at UM as an alumni) to Julie Moran (who also grew up in Georgia, was an athlete herself, & started out in spo rts casting).

Question: Have you had the opportunity to interview anyone in the NFL now who went to the U of Miami when you did? David M.

Jill Arrington: Yes, I've interviewed Giants- Michael Barrow & Jesse Armstead, Bucs-Warren Sapp (one of the most interesting players to interview). There are many former Hurricanes I went to school with in the NFL now such as Ray Lewis, Kenn y Holmes, Kennard Lang, and Darren Smith…

Question: How much time do you spend doing prep work before each game? Larry R.

Jill Arrington: As much as possible. I get information from the teams early each week previewing my next match up, as well as team media guides, depth charts & press clips. I get packets of national sports news articles daily from CBS, as wel l as game tape on the two teams previous match up. I have conference calls with both teams coaching staffs, off. coord, def. coord, head coach, and star players. I go to team walkthroughs on Friday. I interview players and coaches. We have production meet ings to prepare for each telecast. So it's a week's worth of preparation for every game.

Question: I would love to be where you are today. I'm a sports lover, but was never taken seriously because I'm a woman. What have your experiences been, and how did you break into the field? Sheryl S.

Jill Arrington: Fortunately I have not had problems as a woman covering sports. So many women have laid the groundwork previously so today women are accepted in the world of sports reporting. Breaking into the field requires perseverance and being prepared when the opportunity comes. I try to use my strengths as a woman and athlete to add to the game/telecast.

Question: Are you ever intimidated by any of the players in any sport? Larry T.

Jill Arrington: No. I grew up around professional athletes my whole life. My father played in the NFL, so I've been around this since I was a kid. I've been around sports enough to know the different personalities involved. I respect the grea t ones, as I have an idea of what it takes to get there.

Question: When interviewing a professional athlete is it difficult when you hear bad responses to questions? Andy R.

Jill Arrington: It can be, but you have to try to be ready for it. It happens often in live television. So you have to be prepared to move on to the next question quickly or answer it yourself.

Question: Do you see yourself as a role model for female announcers? Cliff

Jill Arrington: Sure, I know a lot of people are watching. And I know a lot of young people would love to have the job that I have. There are not a lot of women sportscasters out there. So I try to always keep that in mind and do the best jo b that I can and most of all, be myself.