GameTavern - NCAA Football 2k3 for the NGC

Gamecube will get a taste of College football.

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SEGA SPORTS DRAFTS 2001 HEISMAN TROPHY WINNER ERIC CROUCH AS NEW COVER ATHLETE FOR NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL 2K3 Former Nebraska QB Gets Signed By SEGA Sports as Official Spokesperson for "NCAA College Football 2K3" Just Before the 2002 NFL Draft

SAN FRANCISCO (April 12, 2002) - SEGA Sports(tm), the brand that continues to set new standards in sports gaming, today announced the signing of former University of Nebraska quarterback and 2001 Heisman® Trophy Winner Eric Crouch to serve as the official spokesperson and cover athlete for "SEGA Sports(tm) NCAA® College Football 2K3." Produced by Visual Concepts, the development house behind the sports video game revolution and makers of the acclaimed NFL 2K and NBA 2K series, "NCAA College Football 2K3" will deliver an authentic college football experience never before seen in sports video games, in time for the start of the 2002 college football season. "Eric Crouch took the role of college quarterback to a new level, so drafting him for the SEGA Sports team was a natural choice. He epitomizes what SEGA Sports stands for; a commitment to revolutionizing the sport," said Tom Nichols, group director of sports marketing, SEGA of America. "Eric met with the development team to help recreate the look and feel of college football, including enhancing the option play in our game. With his help and the many advancements in the game, 'SEGA Sports NCAA College Football 2K3' will definitely score a touchdown with gamers this season."

Amassing 3,000 yards rushing and 4,000 yards passing during his Nebraska career, Eric Crouch is one of the most talented quarterbacks to ever play collegiate football. His athleticism and versatility on the field have endeared him to Nebraska fans and sports enthusiasts around the country. Crouch, who is readying himself for the NFL draft, recently participated in a development session at Visual Concepts in San Rafael, California where he worked with developers to create new plays, moves and audio for the upcoming "NCAA College Football 2K3" release. Crouch joins the long line of great athletes who have graced the covers of SEGA Sports titles such as tennis stars Venus Williams and Serena Williams, 76ers luminary Allen Iverson, and Yankees All-Star slugger Jason Giambi.

"I'm so glad to have been drafted onto the SEGA Sports team," Crouch said. "College students are known for spending a lot of time playing video games and I was no different during my career with the Cornhuskers. We played 'NCAA College Football 2K2' at home, in the locker room and on the road, which is why it's so exciting to be able to contribute my expertise to the next version - 'NCAA College Football 2K3.'"

"SEGA Sports NCAA College Football 2K3" features enhanced gameplay mechanics, new "college look" player models and a comprehensive Legacy Mode which allow gamers to assemble a football program from the ground up - creating the most authentic college football simulation off campus. "SEGA Sports NCAA College Football 2K3" also offers all 117 Division 1-A teams, 25 Bowl Games, a full-fledged Heisman Trophy race and enhanced in-stadium effects - creating a truly electrifying college football experience. With these and many other new features, "SEGA Sports NCAA College Football 2K3" brings the gamer closer to the college gridiron than ever before.

"SEGA Sports NCAA College Football 2K3" will be available at retailers nationwide this Fall for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the Nintendo GameCube(tm), and the Xbox(tm) video game system from Microsoft® at a suggested retail price of $49.95. This game will be rated "E" for everyone.