Author/commentator John Feinstein to speak at VCU Sportscenter Forum Feb. 26

By Mike Frontiero
VCU School of Education

WHAT: Prolific author and commentator John Feinstein will deliver a lecture on sports issues and conduct a book signing, sponsored by the VCU SportsCenter.

WHO: John Feinstein is the author of several best-selling sports books and two mystery novels. He writes regularly for Golf Magazine, the Washington Post and America Online. Feinstein is also a regular commentator on National Public radio and ESPN. His most recent book, "The Last Amateurs", details a season of college basketball in the Patriot League, where players are true student-athletes competing without professional sports aspirations. Another Feinstein bestseller, "A Season on the Brink: A Year with Bobby Knight and the Indiana Hoosiers," has been made into a movie that will premier March 10 on ESPN.

WHEN: Lecture: Feb. 26 at 7:00 p.m.
Book signing: 5:00 p.m.
Private interviews available at 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Lecture: VCU Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St.
Book signing: VCU Bookstore, 1111 W. Broad St.
Private interviews: Founders Room, 2nd floor of Siegel Center

COST: Admission to the lecture is free, but tickets are required. Reserved tickets are available by calling (804) 828-RAMS.