ESPN to Broadcast Live 'SportsCenter' from Annapolis Friday

ESPN will broadcast live from Annapolis Friday, interviewing Naval Academy officials during its annual Veterans Day tribute.

The national cable network will set up a broadcast headquarters at the academy's T-Court. SportsCenter anchors Hannah Storm and Kevin Negandi will interview USNA leaders, midshipmen, and feature live coverage of noon meal formation in King Hall.

"This national broadcast provides a great opportunity for USNA to showcase to the American public the importance of our mission and the excellence of the Brigade, faculty and staff," according to a press release from the USNA.

The  live coverage runs from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday.

A tentative schedule of the day's events includes:

• 9 a.m.—LIVE opening of program by Hannah Storm from the broadcast set outside T-Court and Kevin Negandhi from the Rotunda.
• 10:30 a.m.—LIVE interview with Commandant of Midshipmen on the set in T-Court.
• 11 a.m.—LIVE interview with Superintendent inside Memorial Hall. (Memorial Hall will be restricted to visitors during this time.)
• 12 p.m.—LIVE coverage of noon meal formation including on-set interview with Deputy Commandant describing event.
• 12:15 p.m.—LIVE coverage of noon meal in King Hall including possible interview with a midshipman at lunch.
• 2 p.m.—LIVE interview with Navy head football coach Niumatalolo on the set in T-Court.
• 3-6 p.m.—SportsCenter will re-broadcast various segments shown earlier in day.
• 6 p.m.—LIVE discussion by anchors in T Court of previously taped “Why I'm here" interviews with midshipmen. May also include taped feature with New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick discussing his time at USNA.
• 6:20 p.m.—LIVE discussion by anchors in T Court of ESPN commentator Tom Rinaldi’s essay on “Annapolis.” TBD taped highlights Women's Soccer game played earlier in day, and a quick scene from the Marine Corps Birthday Ball.
• 7:10 p.m.—LIVE goodbye and wrap-up by anchors of day’s coverage.