All credential requests must be made online through PressPass. To fill out
a credential request, click on the above logo.
Credential Policy
Preference will be given to media who cover all home and away games of the Big
12 and SEC teams participating in the 2007 PetroSun Independence Bowl, as well
as Northwest Louisiana and East Texas media who routinely cover PetroSun Independence
Bowl-related events. Next priority will be given to media covering all home games
of either of the two schools.
Guidelines
In addition to the above policy, specific outlets must meet the following guidelines
to be credentialed:
Newspapers: All newspapers must be dailies with a Sunday edition and circulation
above 30,000.
Television: All stations must have regular nightly sports segments with a full-time
sports director/talent.
Radio: Radio stations must have a sports director and
regular daily sports shows. These stations must cover either the two teams (as
determined by
the two teams’ SIDs) and/or the PetroSun Independence Bowl on a regular,
year-round basis.
Photographers: Staff photographers who represent accredited daily newspapers
and national magazines are given first preference on sideline credentials. There
is no photo space available in the press box. All photographers on the sideline
must be carrying professional cameras. No cutline writers, grips or messengers
will be allowed in this area due to field congestion.
School Outlets: Maximum of two press, two photo will be provided to designated
school newspapers. Maximum of one reporter, one photo pass will be provided to
school educational TV. Maximum of one photo pass will be provided to school yearbook.
Credentials are for official use only and are non-transferable.
No spouses, dates or children, except those performing in a working capacity
above age 18, will be issued media credentials. The PetroSun Independence Bowl
reserves the right to revoke any credential used by individuals not fully accredited,
or an individual not in compliance with press box and/or sideline standards.