CBS SPORTS' MCMANUS GIVES HIS STATE-OF-THE NETWORK ADDRESS

          CBS Sports President Sean McManus had his first meeting
     with CBS Sports personnel yesterday.  In a statement,
     McManus gave his initial thoughts on the network.  McManus,
     on CBS' coverage of college football: "Despite the changing
     structure of the Bowl Alliance, CBS Sports will not lessen
     its commitment to regular season college football."  On
     pursuing NFL TV rights: "If we have the opportunity, we will
     move forward with a definitive strategy that is being
     formulated now.  Do we have a shot at the NFL, NBA and Major
     League Baseball?  Absolutely.  We need a pro franchise, and
     given the opportunity, we will do everything in our power to
     get one."  On the image of CBS Sports: "The perception of
     CBS Sports is not what it should be and we will change that. 
     We have a strong and competitive schedule ... the perception
     is not the reality.  That will change" (CBS).