Preview of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl

NewTek TriCaster™ Selected by SportsLink to Produce and Live Stream Coverage of U.S. Army All-American Bowl Week Events

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (December 29, 2008) NewTek Inc., manufacturer of industry-leading video and 3D animation products, today announced that SportsLink, a leading sports-marketing and management company, selected TriCaster™ portable live production system to produce and stream extended live coverage of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Week events from Wednesday, December 31 through Sunday, January 4, 2009 on www.footballuniversity.org.

On Sunday, January 4, students from the San Antonio School of Excellence will produce and live stream the first Football University Youth All-American Bowl, which features three All-Star games pitting the nation’s top seventh and eighth-grade players against one another. One of the first players selected for this inaugural game is Ray Lewis III, son of current Balitmore Ravens Linebacker Ray Lewis. These match-ups, along with pre-game and post-game commentary, will be produced and live streamed by students, using a NewTek TriCaster, to a worldwide audience at FBU TV: www.footballuniversity.org.

“The U.S. Army All-American Bowl Week is exciting to watch for not only families and friends of the young stars who get to compete, but to all football fans who want a glimpse of the future’s college and NFL stars,” said Rich McGuinness, president of SportsLink. “Thanks to NewTek TriCaster, we can expand the NBC game coverage of the All-American Bowl to include other significant competitions and games during this week long San Antonio classic.”

“NewTek TriCaster makes it possible to produce and live stream the whole week’s worth of events for a fraction of the cost and effort of deploying a TV truck to cover one event,” said Philip Nelson, the senior vice president of strategic development, NewTek Inc. “TriCaster is easy enough to use that high school students are able to deliver the events without losing the network-style quality that sponsors and audiences have come to expect.”

Viewers can watch the action live on FBU TV: www.footballuniversity.org, including:

* U.S. Army All-American Bowl Skills Challenge – Wednesday, December 31 at 8:00 a.m. CST
* U.S. Army National Combine – Friday, January 2, 2009 at 7:00 a.m CST
* U.S. Army Pre-Game Pageantry – Saturday, January 3, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. CST
* U.S. Army All-American Marching Band – Saturday, January 3, 2009 at half-time
* U.S. Army American Bowl & Post Game Show – Saturday, January 3, 2009 immediately after the game
* Youth All-American Games produced and live streamed by students – Sunday, January 4, 2009 from 8:00 am- 6:00 PM. CST

With TriCaster, anyone can produce network-style live video and distribute the event simultaneously to web, video and projector. A single operator or small team can produce a live show while switching between as many as six cameras with two VCR’s, multi-channel effects and NewTek’s proprietary LiveSet™ virtual sets. In addition to being used by SportsLink to stream U.S. Army All-American Bowl and Youth All-American Bowl coverage, TriCaster has been used by broadcasters, sports organizations, corporate communications departments, government agencies, schools and others to provide a new level of extended programming and content to their audiences.

SIX FINALISTS NAMED FOR 2009 U.S. ARMY PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (December 27, 2008) The U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Committee has narrowed down their nominees to six finalists for the prestigious 2009 U.S. Army Player of the Year Award: JaMarkus McFarland (Lufkin High School, Lufkin, Texas); Bryce Brown (East High School, Wichita, KS); Randall Carroll (Cathedral High School, Los Angeles, CA); Rueben Randle (Bastrop High School, Bastrop, LA); Xavier Nixon (Jack Britt High School, Fayetteville, NC); and Dre Kirkpatrick (Gadsen City High School, Gadsen, AL). The U.S. Army Player of the Year Award is given to the nation’s most outstanding senior in high school football participating in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. The U.S. Army Player of the Year will be crowned during the U.S. Army Awards Dinner on Friday, January 2, 2009 in San Antonio. The winner will be presented with the Ken Hall Trophy, modeled after Ken “Sugar Land Express” Hall, high school football’s all-time leading rusher.

“Being named a finalist only underscores the dedication and strength these players have demonstrated all season long,” said Colonel David Lee, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-7, Strategic Communications, Marketing and Outreach, U.S. Army Accessions Command. “The strength of the Army Strong Soldier is strength like no other. And this award reflects that strength – the mental, physical and emotional.”

JaMarkus McFarland, according to many experts, is considered to be one of the nation’s best defensive linemen. He seems to have it all: size, quickness, and strength. He is very polished and talented and can beat players in various ways, as he has the versatility to play all over the defensive interior. McFarland has not yet committed, but he has narrowed down his choices to Oklahoma, Texas, Baylor, Florida, LSU, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Oklahoma State, Tennessee, and Texas A&M.

According to recruiters nationwide, Bryce Brown is the nation’s No. 1-ranked running back. He has the size, the speed and the ability to be an immediate impact running back at the next level. Along with his older brother Arthur, a 2008 All-American, they have been terrorizing opponents in Wichita for years. He is committed to Miami.

Wide receiver Randall Carroll is considered one of the fastest players in the nation with a sub 10.5-second 100-meter time. He is an extremely hard worker in practice and recruiters nationwide continue to be impressed by his relentless determination to get better. Carroll is committed to USC.

Rated the nation’s No. 1-ranked wide receiver, Rueben Randle is one of the most athletic players and his combination of size, speed and hands is awfully tough to beat. Randall has also spent time at quarterback this season, completing 76% of his passes. Randle has not committed but has narrowed down his choices to Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss.

Xavier Nixon, considered by recruiters nationwide as the top offensive linemen in the country, has quick feet and excellent technique. Nixon has narrowed down his college choices to Clemson, Florida, LSU, Miami, North Carolina, N.C. State, Notre Dame, South Carolina, and West Virginia.

Dre Kirkpatrick is rated by many as the top defensive back in the nation. He is a giant that will not be pushed around or out-jumped by the tall receivers in college. He will be an immediate impact at the next level. Kirkpatrick has not committed but has narrowed down his college choices to Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Tennessee, Texas, and USC.

The selection process began this fall as players were evaluated by the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Selection Committee and by coaches from around the country. Past U.S. Army Player of the Year winners include: Kevin Jones (Detroit Lions) 2001; Lorenzo Booker (Miami Dolphins) 2002; Chris Leak (Florida Gators) 2003; Adrian Peterson (Minnesota Vikings) 2004; Ryan Perrilloux (LSU) 2005; Mitch Mustain (USC) 2006; Jimmy Clausen (Notre Dame) 2007, and Terrelle Pryor (Ohio State) 2008.

The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is the nation’s premier high school football game, serving as the preeminent launching pad for America’s future college and NFL stars. Reggie Bush, Vince Young, Adrian Peterson and Tim Tebow all made their national debuts as U.S. Army All-Americans. Last year the U.S. Army All-American Bowl set its own attendance record, as 36,534 fans attended the game at the Alamodome along with being the most watched sporting event on television over the weekend, besides the NFL Playoffs.

22 OF USA TODAYS 24 ALL-USA TEAM MEMBERS PLAYING IN 2008 U.S. ARMY ALL-AMERICAN BOWL

(SAN ANTONIO, TX-December 30, 2007) Twenty-two of the 24 players named today to USA Today’s All-USA football team will be playing in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl on January 5, 2008 in San Antonio, Texas. The announcement further solidifies the U.S. Army All-American Bowl’s superiority as high school football’s premier All-American game. The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is a classic East vs. West match-up featuring the nation’s top 84 high school football players from across the country. The game will be televised live on NBC at 1:00 p.m. (EST). The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is owned and operated by SportsLink.

USA Today’s Offensive Player of the Year (Terrelle Pryor) and Defensive Player of the Year (Patrick Johnson) are also two of the six finalists for the U.S. Army Player of the Year Award, which is given to the nation’s most outstanding senior in high school football. The U.S. Army Player of the Year will be crowned during the U.S. Army Awards Dinner on Friday, January 4, 2008, in San Antonio. The winner will be presented with the Ken Hall Trophy, modeled after Ken “Sugar Land Express” Hall, high school football’s all-time leading rusher.

“We have always believed we have the premier All-American game, with the nation’s premier talent. This certainly validates our claim,” said SportsLink Chairman Doug Berman. “We think this game will be one of the best ever in terms of the talent, excitement and energy on display.”

Since its inception, the U.S. Army All-American Bowl has been considered the nation’s premier All-American game by high school football players, coaches, and fans from across the country, as it’s the preeminent launching pad for America’s future college and NFL stars. Reggie Bush, Vince Young, Adrian Peterson and Brady Quinn all made their national debuts as U.S. Army All-Americans. Last year the U.S. Army All-American Bowl set its own attendance record, as more than 35,000 fans attended the game at the Alamodome. For more information on the U.S. Army All-American Bowl and its related events visit www.usarmyallamericanbowl.com & www.goarmy.com. The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is owned by SportsLink, a New Jersey-based sports marketing and event management company.

Other national sponsors of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl are Russell Athletics, Reebok, San Antonio Convention and Visitors Bureau, PlayStation, Schutt Sports, Deloitte, Gatorade, NCSA, and QBU.