Oct. 17, 2007

ESPN Radio's College Game Day crew will be on the Illinois campus for this weekend's football game with Michigan. They're looking for a "tailgate reporter" to capture what's happening among the fans who are gathered in the parking lots prior to the game.

Interested applicants should send an email to reporter@espnradio.com, telling the crew, in 50 words or less, why they should be handed a microphone to report from a tailgate on the Illinois campus this weekend. The e-mail should also include the applicant's name, address and phone number.

All entries must be received by 11 a.m. CT Thursday before the crew arrives on campus. Ten finalists will be chosen and contacted via phone to come to the ESPN Radio set early Friday afternoon and be interviewed by the program director.

The winner will be notified Friday afternoon and join the crew at its Friday evening production meeting. The winner will report from the best tailgate party or parties in town.