PROVIDENCE, R.I. –  The 2019 American Athletic Conference Football Summer Kickoff and Media Days will again feature two days of live coverage of events in Newport, Rhode Island, July 15-16 at Gurney’s Newport Resort and Spa.
 
The American Digital Network
Live coverage will begin with a one-hour program Monday, July 15, at 7 p.m. ET from the site of the event’s New England-style clambake. The American’s Hali Oughton will be joined by Andy Katz and Andy Gresh for interviews with coaches, student-athletes and guests with the backdrop of a waterfront sunset.
 
The American Digital Network will be live Tuesday, July 16, beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET with the announcement of The American football preseason poll. Legendary sports broadcaster Verne Lundquist will serve as the host of Tuesday’s podium sessions, featuring opening remarks by commissioner Mike Aresco, three coaches’ roundtable sessions and a student-athlete roundtable discussion. Hali Oughton and Andy Gresh will anchor the American Digital Network coverage.
 
Both shows will be available on Facebook (Facebook.com/AmericanConf), with highlights shared via The American’s Twitter accounts, @American_FB and @American_Conf.
 
ESPN3
ESPN3 will feature live coverage of the Summer Kickoff and Media Days Tuesday, July 16, from 1-3 p.m. ET. Matt Schick and Rene Ingoglia will anchor the coverage, which will feature interviews with all 12 head coaches as well as commissioner Mike Aresco.