ATHENS, Ohio -- Just in time for Dads Weekend, Rich Eisen from ESPN SportsCenter will be speaking at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 8 p.m.

Eisen anchors ESPN's Baseball2Day every Sunday on ESPN2, does play-by-play for Major League Baseball on ESPN and ESPN2 and is a co-host on SportsCenter, the network's flagship sports news program.

"Sports fans love this guy," said Megan Rose, UPC special events chair. "We had to bring him back to Ohio University for a second time."

Tickets for the event are $4 for students and $8 for the general public. For ticket purchases, please call, 593-1780.

University Program Council regularly presents films, special events, lectures, concerts and comedians on Ohio University's campus. The group, an arm of the Office of Student Activities, is always looking for more members and input on its programs. Please call (740) 593-4060 with questions or comments or if you are interested in becoming involved.