Live Coverage of Michael Vick's Monday Hearing to be Simulcast on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNEWS

Expanded Outside the Lines First Report Moves to 2 p.m. ET

August 24 , 2007 -- ESPN First Take (10 a.m. M-F ESPN2) will expand to four completely live hours Monday, Aug. 27, starting 30 minutes before Michael Vick’s plea hearing in his federal dogfighting case, and be simulcast on ESPN and ESPNEWS. Bob Ley will join co-hosts Dana Jacobson and Jay Crawford, with Michael Kim presenting the regularly scheduled SportsCenter Updates.

ESPN First Take will utilize SportsCenter’s resources, featuring reporters and analysts who have been covering the case since charges were first made. Reporter Darren Lyn will remain in Atlanta for city reaction to its quarterback. Kelly Naqi (in the court room for the hearing) will continue to report from the courthouse in Richmond, and be joined by legal analyst Roger Cossack (also in the court room) and reporter George Smith. Because no TV cameras are allowed in the court room, a sketch artist will provide illustrations. Chris Mortensen and Sal Paolantonio will be in Atlanta reporting on the Cincinnati Bengals - Atlanta Falcons Monday Night Football game.

Additionally, scheduled to run are pieces by Smith on the reaction of folks in Vick’s Newport News, Va. hometown, Lyn breaking down the financial impact not having their quarterback will have on the Falcons, and Naqi reporting on what Michael Vick can expect to experience in federal prison.

Monday’s 10 a.m.-2 p.m. First Take simulcast will also feature two roundtable discussions: on Michael Vick’s NFL future with Bob Glauber (Newsday NFL writer), Shaun King (former NFL quarterback) and former New York Giants head coach and Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Jim Fassel; and on the impact of race on the Vick situation with ESPN.com Page 2 columnist and frequent First Take contributor Jemele Hill and Detroit News sports columnist and WCHB-1200 AM host Rob Parker.

Atlanta-based radio talk-show hosts and frequent First Take contributors The 2 Live Stews will be in studio to describe their city’s perception of the Michael Vick situation, and presenting their opinions. The 2 Live Stews is a nationally-syndicated sports-talk radio show originating from WQXI AM 790 the Zone co-hosted by Doug Stewart, a former college linebacker and sports agent, and Ryan Stewart, former Georgia Tech All-American and Detroit Lions defensive back.

Outside the Line First Report, hosted by Ley, will expand to 90 minutes (2-3:30 p.m.) and utilize all of SportCenter’s Michael Vick-related resources to present the latest news and post-hearing reaction.

Source: ESPN

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