Nov. 1, 2007

PRINCESS ANNE, Md.- The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is proud to announce the appointment of Nick Anastos as Director of Broadcasting for Athletics. With the position, Anastos will become the new play-by-play voice of the Hawks and supervise all broadcasts on the radio and internet.

Anastos, 25, comes to UMES with a 2005 degree in Broadcast Journalism from Hofstra University. There he was the play-by-play voice for the Pride, broadcasting for WRHU 88.7 and covering men and women's basketball, football, lacrosse, baseball and softball. Anastos also hosted a weekly sports show and remote coach's show. In addition to Hofstra, Anastos called the 2005 CAA men's basketball tournament for Sirius Satellite Radio.

"Nick has done some very impressive things in his broadcast career and he will be a good fit for UMES," said G. Stan Bradley, Assistant Director of Athletics for External Affairs. "We plan to broadcast more sports this season beside men and women's basketball and Nick's versatility will pay off."

Anastos replace Ben Wagner, who was with the school for one year. He left to take over the play-by-play of the Buffalo Bisons, a Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians in Buffalo, N.Y.

More recently, Anastos was a local correspondent for WGAM 900 in Nashua, N.H. He also served as play-by-play announcer for DII Bentley College, covering football and basketball for NE-10 TV. The past 2007 baseball season Anastos was the play-by-play man for the Nashua Pride, an independent baseball club.

"I am excited to be here and thrilled over the opportunity. I am anxious to get the season underway, There's nothing quite like DI athletics. The atmosphere is special. I am enthusiastic about traveling again as well. This should be a great season," said Anastos

Anastos is already at UMES, planning and getting ready for the season. His first broadcast was the Hawk Hysteria event where he broadcasted live, previewing each team. His first game broadcast will be November 7 at 6pm when the Lady Hawks will host Elizabeth City State University in an exhibition contest. That game can be heard exclusively on the internet at www.umeshawks.com thanks to www.AllInBroadcasting.com.

"The women's team should be successful once again under coach Batchelor. I am looking forward to working with him and his staff," added Anastos.

The men's first broadcast will be their opener as they play at Virginia Commonwealth on November 9th. That game will be on the internet and live on WTGM-AM 960 The TEAM.

"The men should show significant improvement under new head coach Meredith Smith, There are some talented young players on this team who are eager to prove themselves. They should be fun to watch," Anastos said.