Strategic Communications
ATHLETIC STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
The Southern University Athletic Communications Office is ready to assist you in every way possible to make the experience of covering SU Athletics productive and rewarding. For this reason, we have developed policies and procedures which will require cooperation on the part of the media. Not complying with these policies will result in the refusal of credentials/access.
INTERVIEW POLICIES
ALL interviews must be coordinated through the Southern University Sports Information Office and must be requested at least two days (48 hours) in advance. Player or coach interviews should be requested through the media contact for each sport. Team locker rooms and the training room are off limits to media representatives at all times. Media may not contact current student-athletes directly under any circumstances.
Post-game interviews with coaches and athletes also are coordinated through the sports information staff. Typically, requested student-athletes and coaches will be made available on the playing surface or in a designated media area following a 10-15 minute cooling-off period. While every effort will be made to accommodate all needs, student-athlete availability is determined on an event-by-event basis.
In addition to addressing media needs, the communications office generates accurate and insightful content on the Jaguar athletics program, seeking to tell the stories of SU student-athletes and coaches. The staff presents the latest news and team information to the media and general public on GoJagSports.com.
OFFICE LOCATION
The Southern University Strategic Communications Office is located on the 1st Floor of F.G. Clark Activity Center. Regular office hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. The main office phone number is 225.771.3495.
Fall 2024 Football Media Credentials
QUICK FACTS
Southern University and A&M College
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813
Founded: 1880
Enrollment: 7,091
Nickname: Jaguars
School Colors: Columbia Blue and Gold
Affiliation: Division I
Conference: Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)
President: Dennis J. Shields
Chancellor: John Pierre
Director of Athletics: Roman Banks
Deputy Athletic Director: Rodney Kirschner
Senior Women Administrator: Lashonda Stirgus
Chief of Staff: Ajohnee Rodney
Faculty Athletic Representative: Tanginika Johnson
Athletic Department Phone:225-771-3171
Athletic Department Fax:225-771-3171
The Southern University Athletic Communications Office is ready to assist you in every way possible to make the experience of covering SU Athletics productive and rewarding. For this reason, we have developed policies and procedures which will require cooperation on the part of the media. Not complying with these policies will result in the refusal of credentials/access.
INTERVIEW POLICIES
ALL interviews must be coordinated through the Southern University Sports Information Office and must be requested at least two days (48 hours) in advance. Player or coach interviews should be requested through the media contact for each sport. Team locker rooms and the training room are off limits to media representatives at all times. Media may not contact current student-athletes directly under any circumstances.
Post-game interviews with coaches and athletes also are coordinated through the sports information staff. Typically, requested student-athletes and coaches will be made available on the playing surface or in a designated media area following a 10-15 minute cooling-off period. While every effort will be made to accommodate all needs, student-athlete availability is determined on an event-by-event basis.
In addition to addressing media needs, the communications office generates accurate and insightful content on the Jaguar athletics program, seeking to tell the stories of SU student-athletes and coaches. The staff presents the latest news and team information to the media and general public on GoJagSports.com.
OFFICE LOCATION
The Southern University Strategic Communications Office is located on the 1st Floor of F.G. Clark Activity Center. Regular office hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday-Friday. The main office phone number is 225.771.3495.
| ATHLETIC STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS | |||
| Name | Title/Sports | Phone | |
| Rodney Kirschner | Deputy Athletics Director (Football, Men's Basketball, Baseball, Bowling) | 225.771.5609 | rodney_kirschner@subr.edu |
| Willie D. Scott | Associate Director of Strategic Communications | Media Relations (Football, Women's Basketball, Baseball, Bowling, Cross Country, Track & Field) | 225.771.3495 | willie.scott01@sus.edu |
Fall 2024 Football Media Credentials
QUICK FACTS
Southern University and A&M College
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70813
Founded: 1880
Enrollment: 7,091
Nickname: Jaguars
School Colors: Columbia Blue and Gold
Affiliation: Division I
Conference: Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)
President: Dennis J. Shields
Chancellor: John Pierre
Director of Athletics: Roman Banks
Deputy Athletic Director: Rodney Kirschner
Senior Women Administrator: Lashonda Stirgus
Chief of Staff: Ajohnee Rodney
Faculty Athletic Representative: Tanginika Johnson
Athletic Department Phone:225-771-3171
Athletic Department Fax:225-771-3171
