Aug. 17, 2006

Moraga, CA - The Saint Mary's athletic department is working hard to keep fans, alumni, students and all supporters of the college's 14 Division I athletic teams up to date on what's happening on campus with weekly interviews on SMCGaels.com. The new feature, called `Sit Down With Saint Mary's' is located on the right hand side of SMCGaels.com, a button with a pop-up window, featuring the interview.

Saint Mary's opened the new feature with an interview of new head women's basketball coach Paul Thomas. In its second week, the interview is with new Director of Athletics Mark Orr, with updates on recent events over the summer.

`Sit Down With Saint Mary's' is hosted by Director of Sports Information Ryan Reggiani and will feature interviews ranging from head coaches and student-athletes, to long-time employees of the athletic department.

"This is a great way to keep all Saint Mary's supporters informed about Gael athletics," Reggiani said. "The staff is excited to get Saint Mary's out in the public and we hope this feature will help."

While new interviews will be uploaded, the recent interview with women's basketball head coach Paul Thomas has been saved on the women's basketball home page.