East Carolina

Carolinas/Region

Conference USA

September 5, 2010

From ecupirates.com
-Pirate Football Gameday Central
-Volleyball Ends Invitational With Two Losses

Gameday Weather
weather.com

C-USA Scoreboard, Standings & Schedule
Bonesville.net

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU on a quest for three straight Conference USA championships
-McNeill era begins today
-ECU alum pledges $333,000 to establish HHP professorship

Pirates set to open vs. Tulsa
Kinston Free Press

Batten- Time for a reality check, Pirates
Fayetteville Observer

McNeill era starts today
Washington Daily News

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Preview- Tulsa at ECU
-Cardinals cut Leinart
  Giants cut Whimper

McNeill prepared for first game at East Carolina
Rocky Mount Telegram (AP)

From the Tulsa World
-TU takes on rebuilt East Carolina team
-TU- 2 Minute Drill

Plenty of familiarity between TU, East Carolina
NewsOK.com (AP)

Titans' Chris Johnson far from being content
Memphis Commercial Appeal (AP)

Saints Reduce Roster To 53 Active Players
  Saints cut Ross
WDSU New Orleans

What bettors need to know- Sunday college football action
Covers

College Football Betting- A Look at Tulsa East Carolina Point Spread
Maddux Sports (blog)

September 4, 2010

From Bonesville.net
-Monroe: Kevin's Keys to the Game
-Conference USA Scoreboard & Schedule

From ecupirates.com
-Gratz' Late Goal Lifts ECU, 3-2
-Volleyball Plays Two In Delaware
-Rutgers Rallies Past Pirates, 3-1
-Pirate Runners Begin 2010 Campaign
-Football Live Chat: East Carolina vs. Tulsa (9/5)

McNeill avoids three-peat talk
Greenville Daily Reflector

Notebook- ECU QB race down to the wire
Kinston Free Press

Tyrunn Walker force for Tulsa on defense
Tulsa World

Big Blue find some answers in preseason
New York Post

Tulsa at East Carolina College Football Odds
Locksmith Sports Picks

The picks are in, and it's a great time to be a football fan
LubbockOnline.com (blog)

College Football Betting Lines- Week 1 Updates with Live Odds
Maddux Sports (blog)

September 3, 2010

Cherubini: Prognosticators mock "The Man"
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Football Opens 2010 With Tulsa
-ECU Golf To Help With Patriot Golf Day 2010
-Cross Country Set To Open 2010 Season
-Spikers Head North To Delaware

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Decision on starting QB 'changes every day'
-Editorial- Continuity, change mark start to ECU football season

Game Preview- ECU Hosts Tulsa to open 2010 Season
WNCT

From the Tulsa World
-Challenges await TU again this season
-DeAundre Brown's official status is ...
-Todd Graham names Trey Watts as TU's starting tailback
-TU- Three storylines for Sunday's game against East Carolina

Tulsa wanting to add defense to its national reputation
Tulsa Beacon

From ESPN (blog)
-College Football Nation- What to watch Week 1 2010
-Non-AQ predictions- Week 1

Austin High quarterback Jordan Jaquez shows he's not afraid to throw
Austin American-Statesman

History on RU's side heading into weekend
RU Daily Targum

September 2, 2010

Myatt: Unique game week for veteran Pirate
Bonesville.net

Vacek: Tulsa Preview
boneyardbanter.com

Getting a fresh start
Greenville Daily Reflector

Air Raid offense prepares for takeoff
Washington Daily News

From The East Carolinian
-The calm before the storm
  McNeill and the Pirates ready to tame Tulsa
-Ranking the Carolinas
-Digging deep with the Pirates

Tulsa (0-0) at East Carolina (0-0)
Kansas City Star

From tulsahurricane.com
-Tulsa Offense Points to East Carolina
-2010 Game Notes (pdf)

From the Tulsa World
-Ready. Set. Action.
-TU Notebook- Stetson Burnett earns starting right guard spot
-Chad Morris is excited for his college debut as TU's offensive coordinator

College Football Coaching Debuts- Who Will Have the Most Early Success?
Bleacherreport.com

Titans running back wants MVP, more NFL history
Forbes

Harrington Goes 5-for-5 in Boise Win
OurSports Central

September 1, 2010

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: Linemen get some Ruff love
Saberslasher: Clash of the Hurricanes Flash Cartoon

Purple And Gold Event Kicks Off 2010 Season
ecupirates.com

Ready for action
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirates' defense must slow down Tulsa's versatile Johnson
Washington Daily News

East Carolina coach returns as leader
Tulsa World

College Football Predictions- First-Year Coaches
Doc's Sports Service

NFL Fantasy Football 2010 - Top 5 Reasons Chris Johnson Will Disappoint
Bleacher Report

Gizmo enjoying life despite setbacks
Fort McMurray Today

Player Spotlight- Bradley Leggett
  My top schools right now are UCLA, Virginia Tech, East Carolina, Penn State, Northwestern, Nebraska, LSU, and North Carolina State
SuperPrep.com (subscription)

Head Football Coach Ruffin McNeill Discusses The Upcoming Tulsa Game
WNCT

August 31, 2010

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Dawn of a new era on all fronts
-O'Brien: Help wanted: QB with thick skin
BVL Audio: Ruffin McNeill Game Week Presser

From ecupirates.com
-McNeill's Weekly Press Conference
-ECU Announces New Stadium Bag Policy
-Pirates Begin Skill Development Sessions
-East Carolina Soccer Notebook (Weekly Recap)

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-QB hot topic at press conference
-Lebo leads ECU through workout

McNeill yet to declare a starting QB
Washington Daily News

McNeill- No decision yet on QB
Kinston Free Press

McNeill isn't prepared to reveal his QB yet
Raleigh News & Observer

ECU's McNeill embraces challenge of 1st game week
The Associated Press

Three-point stance- Northwestern takes different approach
ESPN (blog)

College football- Game week is here
NewsOK.com (blog)

August 30, 2010
National Holistic Pet Day

From Bonesville.net
-Cherubini: One-on-One Interview with Dominique Davis
-Cherubini: One-on-One Interview with Brad Wornick

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pirates will have a new coach, new look
-2-0 start crucial for Pirates

Harner solidifies starting spot at right tackle
Greenville Daily Reflector

Dominique Davis Takes Twisted Path from Boston College to East Carolina
Fanhouse.com

Outlook for new coaches
si.com

August 29, 2010

From Bonesville.net
-Cherubini: One-on-One Interview with Justin Dixon
-Cherubini: One-on-One Interview with Justin Jones
-Cherubini: One-on-One Interview with Giavanni Ruffin

Pirates Suffer Pair Of Sweeps
ecupirates.com

QB battle continues
Greenville Daily Reflector

Game One- Tulsa at ECU - The Edge
paintitpurple.net

East Carolina Pirates vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Sports Chat Place

Bowman, Jones are two to watch at ECU
College Fantasy Football Insider

Garrard says they're ready
Jaguars.com

Jaguars look better, Garrard still flirts with danger
Florida Times-Union (blog)

Titans offense runs in wrong direction
The Tennessean

August 28, 2010
Dream Day Quest and Jubilee
Feast of Saint Augustine
Race Your Mouse Around the Icons Day

From Bonesville.net
-Cherubini: One-on-One Interview with D.J. Scott
-Cherubini: One-on-One Interview with Dustin Lineback
-Cherubini: One-on-One Interview with Antonio Allison
-Cherubini: One-on-One Interview with Bradley Jacobs

From ecupirates.com
-No. 10 Wake Forest Edges Out ECU, 2-1
-Pirates Drop Opener To Charlotte, 3-0

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Davis key piece to the Pirates' puzzle
-A look at the rest of the Conference USA

Pirates shift attention to Hurricane
Greenville Daily Reflector

Home teams big favorites
kjrh.com (blog)

The College Football Lines are A-Movin
Sports Memo (blog)

August 27, 2010
"The Duchess" Who Wasn't Day
Birthday - President Lyndon Baines Johnson (36th President)
Birthday - Mother Teresa

From Bonesville.net
-Cherubini: One-on-One Interview with Josh Smith
-Cherubini: One-on-One Interview with Matt Millisor
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Rufus Edmisten)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Soccer Set To Host No. 10 Wake Forest
-Volleyball Battles Charlotte In 2010 Opener

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Millisor, Tignor battling for punting job
-Ballard 'very impressed' with new UNC president
-Editorial- ECU deserves equal attention from new UNC system head
-Governor to appoint ECU grad to Taft's board seat

Sumpter primary target for potent Myrtle Beach football passing attack
Myrtle Beach Sun News

Bo knows speed and smarts
Charleston Post Courier

C-USA, MWC working towards BCS bid
Rivals.com

August 26, 2010
National Dog Day
Women's Equality Day

From Bonesville.net
-Cherubini: One-on-One Interview with Darryl Freeney
-Cherubini: One-on-One Interview with Cory Dowless
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Kandie Smith, Scott Elliot)

East Carolina Volleyball Preview- Part Two
ecupirates.com

LIVE @ FIVE: Guests: Ruffin McNeill
Pirate Radio 1250

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Former Alabama signee enrolls at ECU
-Depth key to defense
-ECU linebacker Spence uses music to prepare for the gridiron
-A playground for all- ECU opens inclusive facility

Eligibility issues plague recruits
Columbia (SC) State

Alabama behind him, Hill heading to ECU to play football
Wilmington Star-News

Hill transfers to ECU
Raleigh News & Observer (AP)

Batchelor signs with East Carolina
Washington Daily News

College Football: 25 Underrated Stadiums and Other Places To Watch Games
Bleacher Report

August 25, 2010
Kiss and Make-Up Day
National Secondhand Wardrobe Day
Anniversary - Wizard of Oz (movie)

From Bonesville.net
-Cherubini: One-on-One Interview with Steve Spence
-Cherubini: One-on-One Interview with Jon Williams
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Phil Ahlschlager, Babe Ruth Report)

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Volleyball Preview- Part One
-Ruffin McNeill TV Show To Air This Week
-ECU Baseball To Hold Walk-on Tryouts
Video- Pirates Visit Ronald McDonald House

Pigskin Preview- Muleshoe's Riley talks about meteoric rise in coaching ranks
Clovis News Journal

LIVE @ FIVE: Dr. Steve Ballard
Pirate Radio 1250

Only on 3... Alfy Hill will be playing college football at East Carolina.
WWAY NewsChannel 3

From WNCT
-Pirates Start Classes as "Mock" Game Week Continues
-Webster to stay at Havelock, not play football for Rams

Webster Will Not Play Football This Fall
WCTI12.com

Hoping for the best for Webster
New Bern Sun Journal

Viking golfer works hard to achieve goals
Charlotte Observer

August 24, 2010
Saint Bartholomew's Day
Sturgeon Moon

From Bonesville.net
-Cherubini: One-on-One Interview with Dwayne Harris
-Cherubini: One-on-One Interview with Willie Smith

From ecupirates.com
-Football Closes Preseason Camp
-East Carolina Soccer Notebook (Weekly Recap)
-Soccer To Hold Meeting For Walk-On Tryouts

From the East Carolinian
-New Season. New Faces. New Stadium.
-Pirate Briefs- How does Dowdy- Ficklen Stadium stack up in C- USA?
-Through the eyes of ‘the Playmaker’
-Know your enemy- 2010 season breakdown
-Where have all the Pirates gone?

East Carolina coach leads team like a father figure
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Dobson in the RB mix for ECU
Greenville Daily Reflector

Blacknall ready for starting role
Washington Daily News

Ex-ECU pitcher chasing dream, degree
Kinston Free Press

Webster off Havelock football team
Havelock News

First-round pick Culver takes his first step toward the Bronx
slive.com

August 23, 2010
Virgo Begins
Anniversary - First Man Powered Flight

From Bonesville.net
-Cherubini: One-on-One Interview with Emanuel Davis
-Cherubini: One-on-One Interview with Travis Simmons

ECU Posts First Win Of Season, 4-1
ecupirates.com

Pirates and lightning scuttle Patriots 4-1
South Carolina Now

Pittman continues to defy expectation
Greenville Daily Reflector

Hill has new home
  It has been an unexpected summer for 2010 four-star defensive end Alfy Hill. He thought he would be in Tuscaloosa by now, but he will stay a little closer to home instead... "All of the papers have been signed and I am going to be starting at East Carolina this week," Alfy Hill told Scout Sunday afternoon.
scout.com (subscription req'd)

August 22, 2010

ECU Conducts Second Fall Scrimmage
ecupirates.com

Pirates show improvement
Washington Daily News

Pirates show improvement in second scrimmage
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU narrows QB race
Kinston Free Press

Transfer QB Davis paces ECU effort
Raleigh News & Observer

ECU's Quarterbacks Shine In 2nd Preseason Scrimmage
WITN

Hill likely to transfer to East Carolina University
Tuscaloosa News

Alfy Hill appears gone for good from Alabama's program
al.com

Khalif Mitchell has a shot at making 49ers' active roster
Sacramento Bee

Ruffin McNeill Relishes Opportunity to Return Home and Coach at East Carolina
FanHouse

August 21, 2010

From Bonesville.net
-Batten: Football Recruiting Report
– Pirates land prime target in Hairston
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Panera Bread Remote)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Drops Season Opener, 2-0
-ECU To Use North Campus Crossing For Practice
-Pirates Prep For Scrimmage No. 2

Pirates' QB job still up for grabs
Washington Daily News

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Kicking competition heats up for ECU
-Harris ready to add to highlight reel
-Familiar face leads new-look Pirates
-Students drop anchor at ECU as semester set to begin
-Woman arrested for breaking into ECU chancellor's home

August 20, 2010

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: Adjustments part of the job for McNeill
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Beverly Reep)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Works Toward Second Scrimmage
-Meet The Pirates Set For Aug. 21
-Swimming Team Named Academic All-America
-Soccer Set To Kick Off 2010 Season Friday Night

Westover High School athlete Mike Jones and his mother Mina have a special bond
Fayetteville Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU's Smith a rough and tumble mentor
-ECU students return to campus

2010 College Football Tour- Pirates lose some top plunderers
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Jeff Lebo ready to work at ECU
ESPN (blog)

East Carolina Pirates 2010 C-USA Predictions & Odds
pointspreads.com

August 19, 2010

From Bonesville.net
-Batten: Football Recruiting Report
– Early courtship by ECU mattered to Hinson
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Village of Yesterday)

From ecupirates.com
-Four New Members Elected To Hall Of Fame
-Pirates Resume Workouts

It’s steady sailing for Pirates’ O-line
Washington Daily News

Wiley won't play favorites at linebacker
Greenville Daily Reflector

NCAA Football Preview - East Carolina Pirates
Myrtle Beach Sun News (Sports Network)

Addition of Nelson, Prinsen can't hurt
  CFL/ECU legend Kepley resigns, Ex ECU coach Nelson added to staff
Edmonton Journal

Coach declares Eskimos off-season over
  Nelson: "I watched some non-scholarship kids punt and that's an NCAA violation and I was let go because of that,"
metronews.ca

August 18, 2010

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: Temporary exile doesn't deter Pirates
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Scott Senator)

From ecupirates.com
-Harris Named To Hornung Award Watch List
-ECU Named All-Academic Team

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-It's a game of numbers for Pirates at receiver
-No consensus on game-day parking

After turbulent Texas Tech finish, McNeill takes reins at East Carolina
USA Today

Book tells story of ECU's LeClair
Washington Daily News

From the Charlotte Observer
-Golf comes in waves for Varner
-C'mon over, let's toss a few bean bags

Giants' D-line hopes to become bullies again
Yahoo! Sports

August 17, 2010

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: "Routine" tripping up Pirates
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Christine Birthday)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Turns In 13th Fall Practice
-Volleyball Moves Back Into Minges
-Favoreto To Compete At Pan Pac Games
-Date Set For 2010 Pirate Cup

Jones adds size to receiving corps
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirates kick off new era with 'Papa Ruff'
Asheville Citizen-Times (AP)

Pirates continue to work
Washington Daily News

MNF: Allison catches three
Salisbury Post

Observation deck- Giants-Jets
ESPN

Pittman Likes Three
  "Right now my top three is NC State, Wake Forest and East Carolina."
scout.com (subscription)

August 16, 2010

O'Brien: Preview: Houston, UCF are teams to beat
Bonesville.net

Pirates Return To Practice
ecupirates.com

Davis will be key in new ‘D’
Washington Daily News

Lewis eyes impact role
Greenville Daily Reflector

August 15, 2010

Football Completes Initial Fall Scrimmage
ecupirates.com

Audio- Coach Ruffin McNeill After Preseason Camp Scrimmage #1
Bonesville.net

Room for improvement
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU scrimmage positive experience
Washington Daily News

Johnson shines at QB in first ECU scrimmage
Raleigh News & Observer

Allison impressive in the New York Jets camp
Salisbury Post

Carson gets nod for preseason player of the year
  He has narrowed down college choices to South Carolina, Clemson, Florida State, Georgia, East Carolina and North Carolina.
South Carolina Now

August 14, 2010
National Garage Sale Day

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Sets Season Ticket Sales Record
-Pirates Work Toward First Scrimmage
-Pirates And Rams Battle To 1-1 Tie

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Opportunity knocking
-DOT works on Charles near ECU
-White coats symbolize beginning for students

ECU quarterback spot remains unsettled
College Fantasy Football Insider

Mooresville out to 'turn some heads'
Charlotte Observer

Coaching Veteran John Gutekunst Joins the Columbia Football Staff
Columbia University Athletics

August 13, 2010
Blame Someone Else Day
Friday the Thirteenth
Kool-Aid Days
Birthday - Alfred Hitchcock (director)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Returns To Single Practice Schedule
-Pirates Head To VCU For Exhibition Game
-Victoria Robinson Joins Track And Field

Blond hair, blue collar
Greenville Daily Reflector

Answering the big question
  Is ECU going to be any good this year?
Kinston Free Press

Position battles continue for Pirates
Washington Daily News

Giants Camp- Rookie WR Cruz impresses coaches
The Saratogian

Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Ron Butler)
Bonesville.net

August 12, 2010
UN International Youth Day
Vinyl Record Day
Anniversary - IBM Personal Computer
Anniversary - Sewing Machine

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: Success breeds self-assurance
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Beau Buddies)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Go Through Initial Two-A-Day
-Two Seniors Named Preseason All-Conference

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirate offense picking up speed under Riley
-Heat is on at local fields
-Campus: Honors college set for its debut

From the Kinston Free Press
-Specialists battle for jobs at ECU
-Lewis was a star at Grainger, ECU

Ex-Menchville pitcher Jharel Cotton may sign with Dodgers, bypass college
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Veteran Feagles helping rookie Matt Dodge along
nationalfootballpost.com

August 11, 2010
Ingersoll Day
Ramadan (Islamic)
Saint Clare of Assisi Feast Day

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Completes First Full-Pad Session
-Harris Named To Biletnikoff Award Watch List

Price of success
Greenville Daily Reflector

Talk of the Town (Ashley Woolard)
Bonesville.net

'Versatility' adds to ECU's Harris increasing draft stock
CBSSports.com

Rookie punter honing kicks
Albany Times Union

Big pair of shoes to fill for Giants' rookie
NorthJersey.com

Green Bay Packers defensive end CJ Wilson has big day after mostly quiet ...
Green Bay Press Gazette

August 10, 2010
National Duran Duran Appreciation Day
Perigean Spring Tides
Ramadan (Islamic - begins at sunset)
Anniversary - Smithsonian Institution
Birthday - President Herbert Hoover (31st President)

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Pirates promise defense, too
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Tom Campbell)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Prepare For Full Pads
-Pirates Hold First Intrasquad Scrimmage
-Macy To Speak At NIKE Championship Clinic

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Battle in the trenches
-Arrest made in shooting death

The future is now for East Carolina's Williams
Washington Daily News

Harris ready for big season with ECU
New Bern Sun Journal

Dwayne Harris loving new offense
College Fantasy Football Insider

2-sport star Carson back to football focus
Charleston Post Courier

August 9, 2010
Nagasaki Day
Perseid Meteor Showers
UN International Day of the World's Indigenous People
Veep Day

O'Brien: Harris poised to flourish in Air Raid East
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Don Shells For First Time
-Individual Game Tickets On Sale Monday

For bragging rights
Greenville Daily Reflector

August 8, 2010

BVL Audio: ECU coach Ruffin McNeill meets with the media
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Football Completes Media Day, Second Workout
-2010 Media Day Transcript

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Batten: ECU's McLendon has to impress new coaches
-Harnett Central's Brian Taylor aiming for a title

Pirates look to establish identity
Washington Daily News

McNeill- No favorite in ECU QB race
Kinston Free Press

Price is a deep threat for ECU
New Bern Sun Journal

Pirates chart new course with McNeill
Raleigh News & Observer

Pirates meet the press
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirates Hold Energetic Practice
WITN

ECU Head Coach Pati Rolf Selected To Officiate International Volleyball
conferenceusa.com

Rookie Linval Joseph looking good
New York Post (blog)

Rookie Diary
scout.com

Davis now playing catch-up for Pirates
Myrtle Beach Sun News (AP)

Stories and memories on display
Charlotte Observer

Dynamic Duo
Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald

August 7, 2010

Pirates Hold First 2010 Practice
ecupirates.com

ECU opens practice
Greenville Daily Reflector

McNeill holds first official practice
Washington Daily News

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-ECU sports a new look
-Big shoes to fill

Pick your poison: Chris Johnson or Adrian Peterson?
nationalfootballpost.com

August 6, 2010

Batten: Football Recruiting Report
– A smash-mouth sport of his own
Bonesville.net

2010 Pirates Report To Work
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Welcome back, Pirates
-Catching some Zzzzzs- Sleep center puts emphasis on kids

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pirates should be worth watching
-ECU has plenty of open spots

Pirates rebuilding after Holtz era
Charlotte Observer

Pirates ready for practice
Washington Daily News

Pirates report for camp
Jacksonville Daily News

South Charlotte's Keith commits to ECU
Carolina Weekly

2010 NCAA Football Preview- East Carolina Pirates
Opposing Views

East Carolina Pirates 2010 Team Preview
Xtra Point Football

College Football Outlook- East Carolina Pirates
Xtra Point Football

Game Changers- College Football's 10 Best Return Specialists
Bleacher Report

To Follow Feagles as the Giants' Punter, a Rookie Is Using Muscle
New York Times

Household names highlight disappointments
Yahoo! Sports

August 5, 2010
National Underwear Day

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: Education on agents ongoing at ECU
BVL: ECU football recruiting thumbnail (QB Cody Keith)

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Williams' new outlook
-Department shields ECU from 'risky' business
-Demolition crews end reign of Kings Arms Apartments

Pirates Report To Camp Thursday
WNCT

Marshall trying to return to form
Jacksonville Daily News

ECU Season Ticket Special Extended
ecupirates.com

From the Wilmington Star-News
-East Bladen's Melvin makes Pirates her pick
-Courtney Melvin has helped lead East Bladen to back-to-back state championship ...

2010 East Carolina College Football Predictions
Locksmith Sports Picks

Mike Trout has 47 stolen bases in 98 games over two levels this season
Oklahoma City RedHawks (blog)

August 4, 2010
U.S. Coast Guard Day
Birthday - President Barack Obama (44th President)

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: Red dogs and slants lady-style
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Tom Pauken)

4 Star QB Cody Keith Commits to East Carolina University
debartolofootballacademy.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU linebacking crew eager to prove its worth
-Noose found at stadium site

Track Announces 2010 Signees
ecupirates.com

From the Wilmington Star-News
-East Bladen's Courtney Melvin commits to ECU
-Lunchtime Leftovers- ECU kicker tells all, and it ain't pretty

2010 NCAA football preview- East Carolina
bettor.com (blog)

Prospects from across nation attend McCabe's kicking school
Montgomery Advertiser

August 3, 2010
National Night Out

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Ladies get a jump on football season
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Phil Dixon)

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Editorial- ECU football offers model response to infraction
-Jones hired as Conley girls' hoops coach

Significant Fantasy Impact for 2010
Athlon Sports

August 2, 2010
Anniversary – Official Signing of Declaration of Independence

O'Brien: McNeill ready for new set of challenges
Bonesville.net

2010 East Carolina Predictions
Bleacher Report

Tampa Bay Buccaneers training camp news and notes
     Another intern in the program is Junior Smith, the running backs coach at East Carolina and will work with the backs for the Bucs.
Tampa Tribune

Schedule Preview- East Carolina
scout.com (subscription)

August 1, 2010
Girlfriend's Day
Lughnasadh (Wiccan)
Respect for Parents Day
Rounds Resounding Day
Sisters' Day

From the New Bern Sun Journal
-The aftermath
-Hartman a model for the perfect teammate

Giants sign ECU's Joseph
Raleigh News & Observer

New York Giants sign 2nd-round draft pick, defensive tackle Linval Joseph
New York Daily News

Giants sign second-round pick Joseph
New York Post (blog)

Former Pirate Defensive Tackle Joseph Signs With Giants
WITN

Minor league notes- E. Carolina product returns to Burlington with position change
Burlington Times News

July 31, 2010

Price Named To Football Staff
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-McNeill pleased with offseason workouts
-Wet weather doesn't drench special party

ECU Signs 19 Athletes For Track And Field
WITN

Ron Clark's coming to education summit
Greensboro News & Record (blog)

July 30, 2010
National Cheesecake Day
Father-in-Law Day

Pirates Earn Honors, Title In Summer Baseball
ecupirates.com

Coach Ruff Talks About Nelson, Camp
WITN

Mik Aoki hires staff
     Notre Dame baseball coach Mik Aoki adds former Pirate Joe Hastings to the Irish baseball staff.
WSBT-TV

Campus/Hardees: Entrepreneurs, 15-cent burger transform city
Rocky Mount Telegram

July 29, 2010
National Chili Dog Day
Anniversary - NASA

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: BYU legend guided Simmons into coaching
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Washington)

Pirates react quickly to violation
Greenville Daily Reflector

East Carolina's NCAA case has similarities with Michigan football
Detroit Free Press

Pirates searching for assistant
Charlotte Observer

Varner Wins U.S. Amateur Sectional Qualifier
ecupirates.com

Ruffin McNeill finds the perfect fit for his first job as a head coach
Birmingham News

Closing in on a Decision
     Blythewood (S.C.) RB Brandon Wilds hasn't been one to name a public leader lately, but the big back says he's closing in on a decision soon. On ECU: “Well I haven't visited East Carolina yet, but I know a former player (Leonard Paulk) that plays there and we speak a lot.
scout.com (subscription)

New Owner For ECU Athletics' Multimedia Marketing Partner, ISP Sports
WITN

2010 East Carolina College Football Predictions
BetFirms

July 28, 2010
Anniversary - Singing Telegram
Anniversary - World War I Begins

From Bonesville.net
-BVL: Nelson out after workout infractions
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Johnny Rouse)

Nelson Steps Down From Coaching Position
ecupirates.com

ECU football assistant resigns after rules violation
Fayetteville Observer

Nelson resigns as ECU assistant coach
espn.com (AP)

ECU assistant resigns over possible NCAA violations
The Sports Network

From WNCT
-ECU Assistant Resigns After Possible NCAA Violations
-McNeill Looks forward to opening camp

Pirates' D maintains blue collar approach
Greenville Daily Reflector

From the East Carolinian
-Know your enemy- 2010 season breakdown
-Football prepares for battle
-Pirate Briefs- Meet the Pirates set for Aug. 21

College football countdown- No. 37 Navy
SportingNews.com

From Pirate Radio 1250 & 930
7-27-2010   Guests: Jonathan Williams, Josh Jordan, Josh Smith, Mike Golden
7-26-2010   Guests: Scott Wetherbee, Steve Spence
05-24-2010   Guests: Terry Holland

July 27, 2010
Take Your Houseplants for a Walk Day
Walk on Stilts Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: McNeill at ease as coach or diplomat
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Little Willie Center)

Stephenson Qualifies For 2010 U.S. Amateur
ecupirates.com

Povich ready to contribute at ECU
New Bern Sun Journal

East Carolina is favorite of Hillsborough's Lovett
Tampa Tribune

GNRC standouts nab all-state honors
Johnston County - TheHerald

Farragut duo to play on big stage
Knoxville News Sentinel

July 26, 2010

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: Offensive focus spreads eastward
BVL Audio: ECU coach Ruffin McNeill
BVL Audio: ECU senior Dwayne Harris, Part I
BVL Audio: ECU senior Dwayne Harris, Part II
BVL Audio: C-USA commissioner Britton Banowsky

ECU's Harris, McNeill face the media
Greenville Daily Reflector

Porter, other 2 first-time head coaches enthusiastic to start in C-USA
Memphis Commercial Appeal

McNair Delays Decision
     McNair now lists Clemson, Georgia Tech, UNC, and “probably” East Carolina as his favorite schools.
scout.com (subscription req'd)

July 25, 2010

O'Brien: Hot topics plentiful at C-USA Kickoff
Bonesville.net

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Safety doesn't play safe
-Tuition hike causing some students to rethink options

July 24, 2010

ECU Recruiting Thumbnail (OL Michael Jones)
Bonesville.net

ECU associate AD says Pirate Nation growing
Jacksonville Daily News

From ecupirates.com
-McNeill, Harris To Attend C-USA Media Day
-ECU Offers Football Season Ticket Special

Healthy Whimper excited about 5th NFL season
New Bern Sun Journal

NCAA ready to make pitch clock mandatory
Yahoo! Sports

Preps: Jones tabbed to lead Cougars
Washington Daily News

July 23, 2010
Gorgeous Grandma Day
Hot Enough For Ya Day
Leo Begins
Saint Apollinaris Feast Day

From ecupirates.com
-Board Of Trustees Approves Macy's Contract
-Volleyball Earns AVCA Team Academic Award

Date set for Meet the Pirates
Washington Daily News

Volcanoes add outfielder Devin Harris to roster
Statesman Journal

Campus: TRUNA, ECU working together
Greenville Daily Reflector

July 22, 2010
Pied Piper Day
Rat Catcher's Day
Spooner's Day

From Bonesville.net
-Batten: Brawny hoops star plots path to Ficklen
-Myatt: Lebo looking to build facility, program
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Senator Phil Berger)

From ecupirates.com
-Pair Named To Preseason C-USA First Team
-Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Access Halted

Westover's Jones to play for Pirates
Fayetteville Observer

Hanna corner chooses ECU
Anderson Independent Mail

C-USA Player Spotlight: East Carolina WR/KR Dwayne Harris
conferenceusa.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Marshall on the mend
-ECU board of trustees discussing options for chancellor's residence
-Editorial- Renovation, not relocation, best for chancellor's home

Outdoor drama institute to go East
The Daily Tar Heel

Ross ready to provide answers to NFL Saints
Wilmington Star-News

Line of Scrimmage- NFL GameChangers '10- Specialists
Kansas City Star

July 21, 2010
National Junk Food Day
Hammock Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: Davis primed to blossom in Greenville
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Movie Quiz)

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Jordan goes from delivery to receiving
-Help on the way
     This summer, Ron Butler finalized a deal with East Carolina that he has been working on since he took over as Pitt County athletic director in February of 2009.

Men's Golf, Tennis Earn C-USA Academic Award
ecupirates.com

Inside the PD- Jharel Cotton to join Austin Chrismon at East Carolina
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Paschal leads East all-stars in loss
Washington Daily News

Miller scores East's only goal
Greensboro News-Record

From the East Carolinian
-New pitching coach excited about joining the ECU staff
-Lebo era on the horizon
-Ludacris to perform at Homecoming

Morgan Hoping for More Offers
     He holds an offer from East Carolina, and two other in-state schools are extremely interested.
scout.com (subscription)

July 20, 2010
Moon Day (Man's First Lunar Landing)
Special Olympics Day
Tisha B'Av (Jewish - Fast of Ab)
Ugly Truck Day- it's a "guy" thing

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Carden joins competition early
-Former Pirate, Titans agree on revised deal

From the Nashville Tennessean
-Titans, Chris Johnson agree to new deal
-Tennessee Titans, Chris Johnson came to fair resolution on contract

Marshall Game 7- East Carolina
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Austin Chrismon headed to East Carolina
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Fulton's Campbell at ease with first scholarship offer
Knoxville News Sentinel

ECU well represented in summer leagues
The East Carolinian

New York Giants- Camp Preview
Bleacher Report

Jolly Suspension Means Better Odds For Wilson
scout.com (subscription)

Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Scott Romey)
Bonesville.net

July 19, 2010
National Get Out of the Doghouse Day
National Hug Your Kids Day
Tisha B'Av (Jewish - begins at sundown)

O'Brien: Difficult docket poses dilemma for ECU
Bonesville.net

A peek at 2010's top matchups
    Tulsa at East Carolina: Big road opener against a team that has been kryptonite for TU.
Tulsa World

Calling All Conferences (Baseball)- One last time
Yahoo! Sports

Campus: Bill would help ECU with energy efficiency projects
Greenville Daily Reflector

Your Health- In school sports, make safety part of the game
USA Today

July 18, 2010
Anne Hutchinson Memorial Day
National Ice Cream Day
Birthday - Nelson Mandela (statesman - S. Africa)

Conley pitcher Christian verbally commits to Pirates
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirates working hard in-state
Raleigh News & Observer

Baines Talks PSU Interest
    In late June, New Jersey cornerback Ronald Baines took an unofficial visit to East Carolina, a trip that he said he really enjoyed.
scout.com (subscription)

July 17, 2010
National Woodie Wagon Day
Toss Away the "Could Haves" and "Should Haves" Day
Wrong Way Corrigan Day
Anniversary - Disneyland Opening

Sea of purple
Greenville Daily Reflector

Bools Receives Scholar Athlete-of-the-Year Award
ecupirates.com

Robertson makes verbal commitment to East Carolina
Roxboro Courier Times

New Orleans Saints Q&A- Defensive tackle Jay Ross
New Orleans Times Picayune

Packers- Jolly suspended for 2010 season
Sheboygan Press

Packers Planned Ahead, Will See Little Impact From Jolly Suspension
FanHouse

July 16, 2010
Anniversary - District of Columbia Established

From Bonesville.net
-ECU Recruiting Thumbnail (CB Glen Hilliard)
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Genius Quiz)

Checking In On East Carolina
Gobbler Country (blog)

Proceed with much caution - East Carolina Pirates
Sports Memo (blog)

Star Track- Waynetta Veney
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Their sense of loss is our gain
Charlotte Observer

Governor Perdue visits ECU's Nursing Program
WNCT

Chris Johnson Would Agree To Short-Term Contract With Tennessee Titans
USA Online Gambling News

July 15, 2010
Saint Swithin's Day

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Eye on the ball
   Pat Watkins, a former professional and East Carolina baseball player, spoke Wednesday during the Cal Ripken Rookie Southeast Regional tournament banquet
-ECU program uses biofeedback to combat PTSD

School ties steer Robertson to ECU
Raleigh News & Observer

Former Pirate DB Earns Arena Player Of Week Honors
WITN

Gainey ready to fill void at Northside
   Adrian Scott will be joining East Carolina's football team as a preferred walk-on.
Jacksonville Daily News

In-depth look at the decade's best baseball players in SE Pa.
   After a standout career at East Carolina, Minicozzi, of Wayne, was drafted by the Giants in the 17th round of the 2005 draft.
Philadelphia Inquirer

Wilson to take his jump shot to Wesley
   Tim Scott is considering East Carolina among others.
Fredericksburg (VA) Free Lance Star

From classical cello to guitar blues
   The Austin-based blues guitarist and singer once studied graphic design at East Carolina University, answering the siren call of electric guitars in his dormitory
Charlotte Observer

July 14, 2010
Birthday - President Gerald Ford (38th President)
Bastille Day (France)

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: Transformed BC Eagle ready to compete
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Jeff State Ski Tournament)

Pirates Announce 2010 Soccer Schedule
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU's Davis dives in
-Chancellor's residence renovations debated
-Editorial- Rising tuition threatens long-term harm for UNC system

Roller On A Roll
scout.com (subscription)

Bradley soccer hires assistant
   Devin O’Neill was head coach at East Carolina from 1999-2002
Peoria Journal Star

Arena Football League Players Of The Week (Week 15)
Boxscore News

July 13, 2010
Embrace Your Geekness Day
Gruntled Workers Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Dodge grows into a Giant
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Tom Jenson)

From ecupirates.com
-Young Named 2010-11 NAADD Vice President
-Cross Country Plans Pirate Invitational

July 12, 2010
International Town Criers Day
Different Colored Eyes Day
Pecan Pie Day

O'Brien: Fans must answer the call
Bonesville.net

From WITN
Pirate Stadium Construction Update
-ECU Trustees To Talk Tuition

Pirate athletic facilities growing up
denspirateperspective (blog)

Angels' Trout a diamond in the rough
ESPN

July 11, 2010
Bowdler's Day
Solar Eclipse
World Population Day
Cheer up the Lonely Day
Birthday - President John Quincy Adams (6th President)

Straub Named All-American Scholar
ecupirates.com

Wren wraps up 7-on-7 title
   One of the best corners at the entire event made his recent college commitment public knowledge.
rivals.com

ECU's Scott Residence Hall getting rebuilt
Greenville Daily Reflector

UCF Football Summer Preview - East Carolina
conferenceusa.com

July 10, 2010
Teddy Bear Picnic Day

Davis an odds on favorite to be new ECU quarterback
WNCT

ECU FB/TE Gidrey following Holtz to USF
St Petersburg Times (Blog)

Kevin Gidrey- TE Kevin Gidrey to South Florida
Rotoworld.com

Subcommittee discusses chancellor's residence
Greenville Daily Reflector

Committee To Meet About ECU Chancellor's Residence
WITN

July 9, 2010
National Sugar Cookie Day

Roszel Hired As Baseball Pitching Coach
ecupirates.com

Staten Island's Roller has been on quite a roll for Yankees
SILive.com

Former Pirate Dodge, Steeler's Warren work with area kickers, punters and snappers
WNCT

Busy With Baseball
   Shon Carson, the No. 21 running back in the country by Scout.com, still denies a leader but favors Clemson, South Carolina, East Carolina, North Carolina and Auburn.
scout.com (subscription)

Campus: ECU recognized for supporting reserve troops
Greenville Daily Reflector

Campus: Committee To Meet About ECU Chancellor's Residence
WITN

UNC-CH, Duke give Durham fifth highest doctor concentration among U.S. metros
   Greenville, home to East Carolina University and its medical school, ranks 14th on the list
bizjournals.com

Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Walter Jones)
Bonesville.net

July 8, 2010
Isra Al Mi’Raj (Ascent of the Prophet Muhammad – Islamic)

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: Golden days of summer
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (State Pensions)

Pirates nab TL Hanna corner
Spartanburg Herald Journal

Best in the Biz
   Find out whether Chris Johnson or Adrian Peterson is the best running back in the NFL.
nfl.com

Eastern York stars weigh college options
Yorkdispatch.com

Cherryville, Reynolds take dramatic Legion playoff win
Gaston Gazette

Malvern Prep's Chris O'Brien Talks Recruiting
   "I've received offers from NC State, East Carolina, Duke and Marshall," said O'Brien
scout.com (subscription)

July 7, 2010
Father & Daughter Take a Walk Day
Tell the Truth Day
Chocolate Day
National Strawberry Sundae Day

From Bonesville.net
-Batten: Football Recruiting Report
– Boone ties deliver primetime defender
-Bradsher: The Bradsher Beat
– New path to NCAA's for C-USA volleyball

From ecupirates.com
-Hughes Is Coastal Plain Pitcher-Of-The-Week
-Golfing Pair Repeats As Scholar All-Americans
-Gray Assumes Assignment With USA Baseball

Amherst softball star Emma Mendoker makes pitch to East Carolina University
MassLive.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Campus: ECU's in vitro fertilization clinic helps families
-Editorial- Eliminating scholarship provision right decision for NC

Teen adjusting to minor league struggles
Centre Daily Times

Copperheads get easy win over HiToms
Greensboro News & Record

July 6, 2010
Earth at Aphelion
Take Your Webmaster to Lunch Day
Birthday - President George W. Bush (43rd President)
National Fried Chicken Day

Batten: QB protection comes in big package
Bonesville.net

Competing for Scholarships
  Cooper already visited East Carolina, Maryland, Michigan, UCLA and USC, and has offers from all of them except USC.
SuperPrep.com (subscription)

July 5, 2010
Caribbean or Caricom Day
Anniversary - Bikini
Work-a-holics Day

Recruiting Thumbnail (Stewart Hinson)
Bonesville.net

USC's top QB prospect hits SC
  Linebacker Mike Rose (6-4, 215) has offers from NC State, Wake Forest, West Virginia, East Carolina, Kentucky and Louisville. He does not have a favorite.
Columbia (SC) State

July 4, 2010
Independence Day
Birthday - President Calvin Coolidge (30th President)

Preview 2010 - Sept. 5 Tulsa at East Carolina
College Football News

Baseball Player of the Year- Chase McDonald
Greenville Daily Reflector

July 3, 2010
Air Conditioning Appreciation Days (07/03-08/15)
Compliment Your Mirror Day
Dog Days (07/03-08/11)
Stay out of the Sun Day

Local football players walk-on at ECU
New Bern Sun Journal

Updated ECU Recruiting Thumbnails
Bonesville.net

Staten Island Yankees best Brooklyn Cyclones, 2-1, in 10 innings on Kyle Roller RBI single
New York Daily News

July 2, 2010
Halfway Point of 2009
I Forgot Day
World UFO Day

From Bonesville.net
-Cherubini: Defense: Big talents must fill big shoes
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Genius Quiz)

Marshall Working Hard to Return From Injury
WNCT

Macy To Speak At GA/Lina Coaches Clinic
ecupirates.com

David Garrard, QB, Jacksonville Jaguars
KFFL (blog)

6-9 center Fields says he has commited to Vols
GoVolsXtra

July 1, 2010
Second Half of the New Year Day
Anniversary - Battle of Gettysburg
Anniversary - First Postage Stamp
Anniversary - First US Zoo
Anniversary - Medicare
Anniversary - Zip Codes Inaugurated
Birthday - Diana, Princess of Wales
Canada Day (Dominion Day)

From Bonesville.net
-Cherubini: ECU's Offense a Work-in-Progress
Talk FM: TOT (Scott Stone, N.C. Heroes Fund)

Kee, Kozlowski Earn NFCA Award
ecupirates.com

Lebo ready to rebuild East Carolina
rivals.com

ECU Football verbals
scout.com

Bowles- Legislators stood up for students
Greenville Daily Reflector

June 30, 2010
Leap Second Adjustment Time
Meteor Day

Talk FM: Talk of the Town (TERRY HOLLAND)
Bonesville.net

From the East Carolinian
-Coach McNeill ready to kick off the 2010 season
-A look back at ECU history

McNeill makes 757 a bigger priority
recruit757.com

College football countdown- No. 65 East Carolina
SportingNews.com

Preseason Top 120 Countdown: Nos. 65-61
Rivals.com

Coach Macy's Blog
pirate state of mind

College athletes squeezed by studies, games, travel
CNN

Charleston Halts Nine-Game Skid, Wins 4-2 In Augusta
Live 5 News

GreenJackets lose rain-shortened game
The Augusta Chronicle

Bursting The Bubble: Which Giants Reserve Players Will Make the Cut?
Bleacher Report

From scout.com (subscription required)
-Harris Getting Interest At Safety
-Golden Busy With Camps

At Cape Hatteras National Seashore, a Shipwreck Excavation Becomes an Outdoor Laboratory for Learning
National Parks Traveler (Blog)

June 29, 2010
Feast of Tammuz (Jewish)
Peter & Paul Day (Christian)
Saint Peter's Day (Christian)

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Check one off "Bucket List"
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Jay Ward)

Court campers
  New Pirate coach Jeff Lebo is throwing himself into his new job and helping conduct camps for local youth is an important part of his summer plans.
Greenville Daily Reflector

Menchville's Austin Chrismon choosing between East Carolina and going pro
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Big shoes to fill for USC commitment
  OL Kaleb Broome  said he will try to visit USC, Clemson, East Carolina and Georgia this summer.
Charleston Post Courier

2012 WR picks up offer at camp
  So far, he's also picked up offers from Maryland, Duke, South Carolina, Duke and East Carolina. Later this summer, he hopes to visit Maryland and East Carolina.
SuperPrep.com (subscription)

June 28, 2010
Please Take My Children to Work Day
Paul Bunyan Day

ECU's expansion adds to Greenville's changing landscape
Greenville Daily Reflector

Photo: DFS ..... a thing of beauty
BoneyardBanter.com (courtesy of Bluewater Pirate)

June 27, 2010
America's Kid's Day
Decide to Be Married Day
Descendants Day
National HIV Testing Day
Birthday - Captain Kangaroo (TV personality)
Birthday - "Happy Birthday to You" Song
Birthday - Helen Keller

Hardy changes decision, will play for ECU
New Bern Sun Journal

1976 forever 'special' for Mollenhauer
Chattanooga Times Free Press

Minor League Notebook - Lawhorn having a career season
Wilmington Star-News

A Forgotten Issue- The Cleveland Browns Must Solidify the D-Line in 2010
Bleacher Report

June 26, 2010
Lunar Eclipse
Strawberry Moon

Batten: Internet brings Lennon, ECU together
Bonesville.net

East Carolina Preview
presnapread.com

Cubs activate Ramirez, designate Tracy
mlb.com

June 25, 2010
Take Your Dog to Work Day
Anniversary - Battle of Little Bighorn

2010 Softball- A Look Back
ecupirates.com

NSA's Lennon commits to ECU
Suffolk News-Herald

From scout.com (subscription)
-Lee's Visiting the Wolfpack Now
  Another in-state school that Lee is considering is East Carolina. “They've been on me pretty hard,”
-Pack Still on Top For Grommer?
  “East Carolina and Maryland have offered me (since NC State's offer),”
-Wilson Camps at State

Wilson signs with the Packers
Washington Daily News

Cape League- Firebirds nip Mariners
Cape Cod Times

Bob Barker, advocate for children, dies
News & Observer

June 24, 2010
Celebration of the Senses
National Bomp Pop Day
National Handshake Day
Saint John the Baptist Day
Swim a Lap Day

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: Ruff gets breather before preseason camp
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Listener Calls)

Football Tickets Race Past 20,000 - Again
ecupirates.com

ECU football season ticket sales surpass 20,000
Greenville Daily Reflector

ND native leading big-time track program to prominence
Devils Lake (ND) Journal

From the Minneapolis Star Tribune
-Packers sign draft picks Newhouse, Starks, Wilson
-Giants agree to terms with Arkansas guard Petrus, East Carolina punter Dodge ...

Giants agree to terms with draft picks Mitch Petrus and Matt Dodge
The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

All-Tidewater 2010 | Baseball player of the year
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

Mainers are Muskrats first road victim
Foster's Daily Democrat

Cape League- Shaban, YD top Harwich
Cape Cod Times

June 23, 2010
Let It Go Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: Butts boosts ECU's sights in track & field
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Brad Chrone)

Watkins Qualifies For U.S. Public Links Amateur
ecupirates.com

NFL's Vonta Leach gives back to Robeson County
Fayetteville Observer

Giants pick their punter, Matt Dodge
ProFootballTalk

East Carolina Pirates- New everything heading in 2010
Sports Memo (blog)

Chandler- Time for me to move on
Charlotte Observer

June 22, 2010
National Columnist's Day
Stupid Guy Thing Day

McNeill concludes first round of camps
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirate Briefs- The Boneyard construction makes progress
The East Carolinian

From the Bleacher Report
-12 Teams that Should Be in BCS Conferences
-Big East Possibly On Tail End of Expansion
-Decade of Dominance- Which Teams Win Most Conference Titles in 2010s?

June 21, 2010
Anne and Samantha Day
Baby Boomers Recognition Day
Cancer Begins
Midsummer (Wiccan)
Midsummer Day/Eve Celebrations
National Daylight Appreciation Day
Summer Begins (Northern Hemisphere)
Summer Solstice

O'Brien: ECU more BCS-ready than UCF, Memphis
Bonesville.net

Arrangements Finalized For Rock Roggeman
ecupirates.com

Players to Watch in the NY-Penn League
  Kyle Roller, a first baseman with a power bat from East Carolina, is 2 for 9 with a couple of RBI's thus far.
New York Baseball Digest

June 20, 2010
Father's Day
Family Awareness Day
Husband Caregiver Day
UN World Refugee Day
Vinegar Day
World Juggling Day

From the Gaston Gazette
-Varner running second at NC Amateur Championship
-Former high school star heading to Arizona to start pro dream

Cleveland Browns' Geathers, Danso are big rookies facing bigger challenges on defensive line
Cleveland Plain Dealer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Letter- Coach's passion, faith remembered
-Grant to boost ECU's primary care education

ECU creates master's in tourism
Raleigh News & Observer

June 19, 2010
Emancipation Day
Juneteenth
"War is Hell" Day
World Juggling Day
World Sauntering Day
Birthday - Lou Gehrig (baseball)

2010 Football Home Kickoff Times Announced
  All Six Home Contests Will Be Televised
ecupirates.com

Navy game for matchup at S. Carolina
  East Carolina will now become the Homecoming opponent on Oct. 22, 2011
Annapolis Capital

Pack AD Search- Connecting the Dots
  Yesterday evening we spoke with a source who dealt with Hart while he was at East Carolina, and he indicated that Hart was one of the candidates submitted ...
Scout.com (subscription required)

State colleges might not get to use new facilities
Raleigh News & Observer

June 18, 2010
Work@Home Father’s Day

Campus: Gem in Greenville
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Editorial- Brody School's success threatened without new funding
-Wooded area by Elmhurst will lose few trees, officials say
-ECU students help people of Guatemala

Stokes joins MAC staff
Jacksonville Daily News

The Fumble taught Earnest Byner life lessons
Cleveland Plain Dealer (blog)

Cleveland Browns Continue Rebuilding With Undrafted Players
Bleacher Report

From Scout.com (subscription required)
-A Q&A With QB Tony Daniel
  "East Carolina, Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Western Kentucky and Illinois are pretty much my main ones right now."
-Taylor Enjoys Camp Experience

June 17, 2010
Recess at Work Day

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: Kirkpatrick provides staff continuity
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Matt Willoughby)

Tom Receives Spirit Of Service Award
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Holland- Pac-10 swung for the fences
-Editorial- ECU must be ready with support if conferences shift

Gamecocks to take on Navy as part of 2011 non-SEC schedule
  The Gamecocks and ECU agreed in 2007 to a five-game series, beginning with a neutral-field game at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium on Sept. 3, 2011.
Charleston (SC) Post and Courier

College football recruiting- Clemson gets prize Gator from East Columbus
  East Carolina received its latest commitment over the weekend from 6-5, 317-pound offensive lineman Tre Robertson of Roxboro's Person High
Fayetteville Observer

Unhappy Johnson has no comment on contract status
msnbc.com (AP)

June 16, 2010
Fresh Veggies Day

Pirates Mourn Passing Of Rock Roggeman
ecupirates.com

East Carolina loses assistant coach
ESPN (blog)

Notre Dame football- 'Rock' loses fight with cancer
South Bend Tribune

Thank You Pirates, from the Roggeman family
boneyardbanter.com

Stadium expansion remains on schedule
Greenville Daily Reflector

From Scout.com (subscription required)
-Smith Has Transfer Finalists
  “It's down to Minnesota, Colorado, Temple, Villanova and East Carolina right now,” Smith said. “I'm just waiting on the offers from Minnesota and ECU right now
-UNCCH Now In Mix for Councell
-Big East Offer For LB Mike Rose

Jaguars QB David Garrard wants to hit receivers, not the town
Florida Times-Union

Getting To Know A Draft Pick- CJ Wilson
Packers.com

Titans' Back Chris Johnson Misses Workouts, But “Not Mad” At Team
LSB

Brown makes the most of his shot; Davis playing well- Tobs notebook
American Chronicle

Mailbag June 15- Why Doesn't BE Take ECU And Memphis Now?
Hartford Courant (Blog)

Triangle-area ECU alumni form Pirate Pulse, new organization to raise awareness of East Carolina University
dBusinessNews Triangle

June 15, 2010
Magna Carta Day
Native American Citizenship Day
Nature Photography Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Ultimate team player gone but not forgotten
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Conference Expansion Talk)

ECU loses its Rock
Greenville Daily Reflector

From the New Bern Sun Journal
-ECU assistant coach dies
-Drew gearing up for second season in NFL

ECU med school scores well in 'social mission'
Raleigh News & Observer

From Scout.com (subscription required)
-Pack Offers, Moves Up for In-state LB
-Irish, Gamecocks and Pack Battle for Councell

June 14, 2010
Family History Day
Flag Day
Anniversary - US Army

O'Brien: Realignment 2010: Predators vs. predators
Bonesville.net

Smith happy to be home
Greenville Daily Reflector

June 13, 2010

Shakeup hits McNeill's former foes
Greenville Daily Reflector

E. Rutherford's Reynolds is All-Region top player
Charlotte Observer

Trojan a star for all seasons
Raleigh News & Observer

June 12, 2010
Crowed Nest Awareness Day
Anniversary - Baseball Hall of Fame
Birthday - President George H. W. Bush (41st President)

From ecupirates.com
-A Message To The Pirate Nation
  East Carolina AD Talks About Pirate Focus Amidst Conference Expansion Uncertainty
-ECU Well Represented In Summer Leagues

Is East Carolina AD Terry Holland crazy or innovative for writing an open ...
Orlando Sentinel (blog)

East Carolina AD Says C-USA Is Ready To Dine on Delicious Big 12 Leftovers
SportingNews.com

East Carolina AD talks Big East
ESPN (blog)

From Scout.com (subscription required)
-This Just In- Danso is Big
-QBs Lead Offensive Attack at Shrine Workout

East Carolina duo recieve honors
Washington Daily News

June 11, 2010
Corn on the Cob Day

From ecupirates.com
-McConaughey Takes 16th At NCAA Nationals
-Paisley, Sumner Named NCCSIA All-State
-Volleyball Releases 2010 Schedule

No. 19- Dwayne Harris, WR, East Carolina
ESPN (blog)

College Football Rankings- No. 83 East Carolina
Orlando Sentinel

From Scout.com (subscription required)
-C-USA school is first to offer Broome
  "East Carolina just offered me pretty recently," Broome said. "It was so exciting because I was like 'wow, I have a place to keep playing football'
-Under the radar QB takes in Clemson
-Myer Krah's Recruiting Starting To Take Off

Area briefs- Clemson offers Woodruff's Leamon
Spartanburg Herald Journal

Area prep stars on Hawks' radar?
Wilmington Star-News

Batavia's Warner overcomes bad luck
Chicago Daily Herald

Carolina Mudcats Celebrate Upcoming Homestands With ECU Paint It Purple Night
Triangle Business News

June 10, 2010
National Nursing Assistants Day and Week
Anniversary - Alcoholics Anonymous
Anniversary - Ball Point Pen
Iced Tea Day

Myatt: Godwin surveys Major League draft
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Butts Nets All-America Honors In Oregon
-Maness Selected By The Marlins In MLB Draft
-Harris Selected By The Giants In MLB Draft

NCAA stats show classroom rankings for ACC and ECU
Raleigh News & Observer

Stadium expansion sparks game-day parking forum
Greenville Daily Reflector

Marlins load up on hurlers after first round
Flamarlins.com

Maness Selected by Florida Marlins in Draft
Paint Valley High School

Richmond slugger gets a shot at the Yankees
Richmond County Daily Journal

From Scout.com (subscription required)
-Q&A with Yankees 8th Round Pick Kyle Roller
-Curtis Grant Looks Forward to Five Schools
  "I was at Virginia yesterday (Sunday, June 6th) and I've got a 7-on-7 camp this coming weekend at East Carolina," Hermitage High School's Curtis Grant said.

Region boasts top prospects
  Reinheimer, signed to East Carolina, hit. 378 with three home runs and 28 RBIs this season.
Charlotte Observer

Menchville pitcher Austin Chrismon drafted in 32nd round by Astros
  Chrismon is already signed with East Carolina, which means he'll have a decision to make.
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Astros use half of picks on pitchers on last day of draft
Houston Chronicle

June 9, 2010
Birthday - Donald Duck

From ecupirates.com
-Roller Selected By The Yankees In MLB Draft
-Track Rookies Vie For National Titles
-Newby Earns Postgraduate Scholarship

From collegefootballnews.com
-Preview 2010 - East Carolina Pirates
-Preview 2010 - Sept. 18 ECU at Virginia Tech

Athleticism is Yanks' priority in Day 2 of Draft
Yankees.com

Dodge Not Trying to Replace Feagles
Scout.com (subscription required)

Branch- "Hardest Working Coach In America"
WITN

Five-star play-maker Quan Bray focusing on six programs
ESPN

Post 39 pounds out easy victory
Greenville Daily Reflector

Win gives Western Branch more to sing about
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

June 8, 2010
Upsy Daisy Day
World Ocean Day
Anniversary - Bill of Rights

Bailey: Godwin busy during long, slow summer
Bonesville.net

Live @ Five: Billy Godwin Interview
Pirate Radio 1250

The Week That Was- Teams Nos. 93-87
New York Times (blog)

From Scout.com (subscription required)
-Versatility is One of Lineman's Strengths
-Bailey Ready For Summer
-Harris Hits Double-digits

June 7, 2010
Anniversary - VCR Introduction
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day

O'Brien: ECU, C-USA must find middle ground
Bonesville.net

Harris One Of Rivals.com's Top 100 Players
ecupirates.com

Campus: ECU dean Rick Niswander talks business
Greenville Daily Reflector

June 6, 2010
Corpus Christi (Christian - US Observance)
National Cancer Survivors Day
Anniversary – D-Day (US)

From wralsportsfan.com (5.28.10)
-Terry Holland not wrapped up in expansion talk
 ECU AD Terry Holland talks expansion on 99.9FM The Fan

ECU Summer Baseball Camp Details
Bonesville.net

Campus: ECU has new way to evaluate rehab progress after injury
Greenville Daily Reflector

Thanks for the decade of memories
Washington Daily News

New coaches at area schools
Chapel Hill News

Ship believed to be from 1600s shows up in Corolla after storm Wreck Exposes Past
Winston-Salem Journal

June 5, 2010
Do-Dah Parade
National Trails Day

From ecupirates.com
-Bill Jarman Steps Down As Pitching Coach
-Softball Adds Three More For 2014 Class

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Putting with a purpose
-Editorial- Funding cuts, tuition hike could harm ECU's future
-For affordable dentistry, send your kid to dental school

Marcus Caffey wants to visit five schools
ESPN

June 4, 2010
Audacity To Hope Day
International Men’s Month

Pirates, Hokies To Kickoff At 1-30 p.m.
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Mac Attack invades Brook Valley
-Campus: Dental school applicants chomping at the bit
-Campus: ECU dental school changes its name

ECU students asked to pay more
ENC Today

Hokies might get second chance to dismantle Dominique Davis
Gobbler Country (blog)

ACC releases game times, networks for early season contests
VT hokiesports.com

Football- Bengals' tight end looks to future
  Davis said that within an eight-hour span, Iowa, Rutgers and East Carolina all offered Darmstatter scholarships.
Asbury Park Press

Land O'Lakes QB Stevie Weatherford nabs two offers
Tampabay.com

Cleveland Browns- Is Rob Ryan a Great Coach or Just a Great Quote?
Bleacher Report

Dixon's Lanier is one smart Bulldog
Jacksonville Daily News

June 3, 2010
Chimborazo Day
Corpus Christi (Christian)
Anniversary - First Woman Rabbi in US
Anniversary - Mighty Casey Has Struck Out
Anniversary - Zoot Suit Riots
Birthday - Jefferson Davis (US Statesman)

Myatt: McGuire's backs will be busy
Bonesville.net

Recruiting: ECU commit already a sure-handed target
Fayetteville Observer

From ecupirates.com
-Paisley Named Third Team All-America
-Macy Announces Women's Basketball Staff

Offseason's been a whirlwind of fun for ECU's Ruffin McNeill
wralsportsfan.com

Former ECU player Tasered, arrested
Greenville Daily Reflector

Koonce resigns as UWM athletic director
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

East Rutherford bring pedigree to title tilt
Burlington Times News

Miners ready to play ball
  Ackerman honored to start in opener at Slippery Rock today
Beckley Register-Herald

Daredevils capture their first home win
  The Daredevils' scoring started when East Carolina right-fielder Phillip Clark cracked an RBI double down the right field line
The Outer Banks Voice

Two More For Simon
  Prior to the two newest offers from Conference USA, David had reeled in official offers from East Carolina, Maryland, Mississippi State, South Florida, ...
scout.com (subscription)

June 2, 2010
National Bubba Day
National Leave The Office Early Day
Saint Erasmus Day
Yell "Fudge" at Cobras in North America Day

From Bonesville.net
-BVL: Updated ECU Football Recruiting Thumbnails
-BVL: Updated ECU Hoops Recruiting Thumbnails

Upgrade options for chancellor's residence debated
Greenville Daily Reflector

Richardson Reports New Offers
  Oscar Smith High School linebacker Raysean Richardson recently grabbed two more offers from Temple and East Carolina and talked to Scout.com
scout.com (subscription)

Adjustments loom for Central's Taylor
Raleigh News & Observer

June 1, 2010
National Go Barefoot Day
Say Something Nice Day
Birthday - Marilyn Monroe (actress)
Anniversary - CNN
Anniversary - Heimlich Maneuver

From Bonesville.net
-BVL: Rice, USM charge into regionals
-BVL: NCAA Regional Brackets (PDF)
-BVL: Weekly Division I Baseball Polls

Maness Named To C-USA All-Tournament Team
ecupirates.com

Area hoops players honored by WDN
Washington Daily News

Clemson, USC among schools on Shell's narrowed list
Charleston Post Courier

Sun Devils named NCAA's top seed; ACC gets 8 selections
Greenville Daily Reflector

September 5, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Heels' huge rally comes up just short
-Drawing parallels on Heels' woes
-Austin among those attending the game
-Wilson passes Wolfpack to 48-7 rout
-Graham is another weapon for the Pack
-Wolfpack suspends three players
-Appalachian survives scare to nip Chattanooga
-Camels get last-second win

Apps rally by Mocs in thriller 42-41
Winston Salem Journal

Renfree, Blue Devils rise above Phoenix
Durham Herald-Sun

Tigers go 1-0 with win over North Texas
Anderson Independent

A USC football story lost in history
Columbia (SC) State

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-U.Va. breaks opening-game hex, tops Richmond 34-13
-Redskins finalize roster. Draft picks, big names are cut
-Monarchs lose 35-25 to Jacksonville to open the season
-ODU Report- Big Blue takes lead in mascot contest

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-W&M loses opener 27-23 at UMass
-Mike London gets win against alma mater in his U.Va. debut
-Beating Boise State could provide springboard to big season for Virginia Tech

Bulls deliver Holtz first win
Bradenton Herald

Cakewalk vs. Coastal
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers set to feed off their young
-Carolina Panthers roster moves

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Panthers season preview
-Redskins season preview

September 4, 2010

Batten- Historical opportunity blown by Tar Heels
Fayetteville Observer

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-CH keeps 13 players home for opener
-Young Heels get their chance
-Duke's Singler has surgery
-Wolfpack eager to start
-Duke has the fewest questions; others face many
-London era begins at Virginia

London prepared for Virginia debut Saturday night against Richmond
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-UNC regroups for showdown with LSU
-Duke hopes to avoid another FCS setback

Hokies tailback raises bar
Roanoke Times

O'Brien says State is near the level of his old BC teams
Greensboro News-Record

ASU to tangle with Chattanooga today
Winston Salem Journal

From the Charlotte Observer
-Irish eyes will be on Kelly
-This ASU season, Presley steps into team-leading role
-Panthers prospect has already faced hardship

College games, NFL stadiums, big money
Columbia (SC) State

September 3, 2010

Dynamic debut for Gamecocks
Columbia (SC) State

Garcia, Gamecocks make strong statement in win
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

From the Anderson Independent
-2 Gamecock players suspended prior to game
-Clemson trying to crack Mean Green’s aura of mystery

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Deacons cruise 4 QBs play in Wake Forest's romp over PC
-Investigation occupies Heels' thoughts

Despite longevity, Tar Heel QB Yates still criticized
Baton Rouge Advocate

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Last shot at the goal
-Don't give up yet, Tar Heel fans
-RB Washington heads Pack's injury list
-Eagles open with rout of Bulls
-ACC basketball in view
-Wake Forest runs to victory
-Hurricanes stomp Rattlers
-Tide's Dareus ruled ineligible

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Boise State football- Is Broncos' conference any good?
-ACC All Access- Tech does some necessary game-week juggling on its defensive depth chart

From the Roanoke Times
-Va. Tech lineman blocking butterflies, Boise Broncos
-New lease on life for Spiders' Corp

Bad break means A&T needs new QB
Greensboro News-Record

Nike will alter uniform ad that upset mine activists
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

ACC FOOTBALL PREVIEW- NC State
Wilmington Star-News

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Norfolk State makes a game of it against Rutgers
-Redskins drop final preseason game to Cardinals 20-10

Panthers attain goal but little else in Pittsburgh
Charlotte Observer

September 2, 2010

From the Columbia (SC) State
-It's go time for the Gamecocks
-Optimism high in ACC, league tries to make it last

SoCon championship run begins now for ASU
Jefferson Post

From the Fayetteville Observer
-UNC-CH suspends Marvin Austin indefinitely
-Season preview- North Carolina at Chapel Hill

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-CH sacks Austin for violating rules
-Austin's situation unclear
-O'Brien- Glennon to play
-Deac's learning curve
-Don't dismiss Grobe, Deacs
-Week 1 foes Virginia, Richmond traded coaches
-Trio trying to be NHL teammates

Get ready for a multimedia gridiron blitz
Gaston Gazette

Poor tackling worries Va. Tech's Bud Foster
Roanoke Times

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Boise State football- Is Broncos' conference any good?
-Richmond coach Latrell Scott eager for debut against Virginia

Tribe looks good, but has company
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Winston Salem Journal
-The ACC at a glance- Coastal Division
-Grobe- Time for the real deal

Presley new Appalachian State quarterback for opener against UTC
Chattanooga Times Free Press

Coastal Carolina gets more than money out of visit to WVU
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Panthers' keepers, sleepers, weepers
Charlotte Observer

September 1, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Irving is in the middle of big picture for the Wolfpack
-Defensive turnaround key for O'Brien
-Saunders to miss Gamecocks opener
-Heels- Backups able
-Scott will carry on for Devils
-Scheduling ACC hoops a long process
-Dean Haynes' smarts elevate him to Pack RB starter

Redskins receiver Kelly's season over before it begins
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Quinn 'worked with' tutor, denies cheating
Durham Herald-Sun

Behind Ricky Dobbs, Navy could put together special 2010 season
si.com

Time for Big East to rock and roll
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Hokies football- Coach Frank Beamer needs big win
-Hokies football- Virginia Tech kicker Chris Hazley might get chance to shine Monday vs. Boise State

From the Roanoke Times
-Petersen is a fan of Tech, Beamer
-Future now for Tech's Wilson

LSU football unveils 2010 team vs. North Carolina-Chapel Hill, video
New Orleans Times Picayune

Grobe plans to use 1 QB
Winston Salem Journal

Tebow's prep successor poised to start at Wake
Fayetteville Observer

UNCW, Benny Moss officially sever ties
Wilmington Star-News

Gamecocks will run to East Division title
Columbia (SC) State

From the Charlotte Observer
-Wright's injury opens door for receivers Moore, Martin
-7 years a long wait for the PGA

North Wilkesboro Speedway lives to race again
Greensboro News-Record

Harper, Ellington forming strong bond in Tigers’ backfield
Anderson Independent

August 31, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Davis reveals Yates as starter vs. LSU
-UNCCH tweaks policy on Twitter, Facebook use
-Pack to start Haynes
-Devils want to keep opposing offenses guessing
-Tudor- Cutcliffe has Duke on path

Strong camp puts Va. Tech's Wilson in backfield mix
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Charlotte wins right to host PGA Championship
Charlotte Observer

August 30, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-O'Brien believes in Pack
-UNC-CH players might travel
-Banks not short on speed

Sprained ankle may keep McNabb out of opener vs. Cowboys
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers’ defense a preseason smash hit
-Offense missing from action

Ryan Williams and Darren Evans may have to fight for carries in Virginia Tech's backfield
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Gamecocks eager to move past preseason drama
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Football- Taylor out to finish what he started
-Practice report- Lattimore ready to contribute

Richt needs to beat rival Gators
Anderson Independent

Season preview- Wake Forest
Fayetteville Observer

Boise State's 'Bronco Nation' keeps growing
Roanoke Times

TCU continuing to build pyramid toward national title
Dallas Morning News

From the Birmingham News
-National Top 5 Lists- What's trending for college football in 2010
-The Next Big Thing in scheduling- 9-game conference seasons
-The Next Big Thing on TV- Get out your 3D glasses

August 29, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-United Tar Heels put on happy faces for fans
-Wilson should not be involved in probe
-College season arrives
-Taylor sharp in VT scrimmage
-Haynesworth joins starters

UNC-CH's Davis should be accountable
Fayetteville Observer

Taylor shines in scrimmage
Roanoke Times

After rough summer, Stew's ready for some fun
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Morris- Garcia should be starter at QB
Columbia (SC) State

Countdown To Kickoff- NC State
ACCSports.com

A Decade of Richt
Athens Banner Herald

With Holtz at the helm, time to start new chapter
Tampa Tribune

From the Charlotte Observer
-Goodson, defense power Panthers to first victory
-Offense at a premium like old times

Winning Debut for WSU
Winston Salem Journal

U.Va. cornerback Ras-I Dowling has eyes on a higher prize
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

August 28, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Heels needs to get to the bottom of it
-Baddour- No end in sight
-Friday wants changes
-Pack still has questions

Campus in shock over UNC-CH inquiry
Durham Herald-Sun

ACC Insider - Luster lost for UNC-CH no matter the result
Wilmington Star-News

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Could U.Va., Tech benefit from North Carolina's mess?
-Virginia Tech's offense has a chance to be one of the program's best ever

Davis making strides at WR
Roanoke Times

From the Charlotte Observer
-Collins returns to where it all started
-Coach K tries again to put US on top of the world

5 things to watch in Saturday's Panthers vs. Titans game
Gaston Gazette

Blitzing defenses surprise Panthers' young offense
Greensboro News-Record

Redskins starting to come together
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

BYU plan to leave Mountain West put on hold
Las Vegas Journal Review

Good will is Holtz's strategy
Tbo.com

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Spurrier likes tough early games
-Georgia tailback charged with leaving accident

USC stripped of another national title
Orlando Sentinel

August 27, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-CH players left in limbo
-UNC-CH probe expands to academic misconduct
-Davis at center of UNC-CH's mess
  Academic mess could make mess of Davis' future
-More questions for UNC-CH football as probe widens
Thorp on institutional control of the football program
UNC-CH's Butch Davis on the investigation
UNC-CH's Thorp on emotional impact of investigation
Hear the whole press conference
-Eagles ready to take flight

A tough spot gets tougher for Davis
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Winston Salem Journal
-UNC-CH faces more questions
-Blount says he has no anger

Hokies have all pieces in place, minus one toe ailment
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Roanoke Times
-Morgan repaired, ready for Tech's big stage
-Cavs, Spiders share links

From the Charlotte Observer
-NFL Preseason Preview - Tennessee (1-1) at Carolina (0-2)
-Panthers like rookie's football IQ
-Where the auto and the motivated meet
-Charlotte 49ers schedule first football game

Presley named starter at ASU
Watauga Democrat

Seahawks announce 2010-11 CAA schedule
Wilmington Star-News

Duke lacrosse accuser jailed again
Greensboro News-Record

E-mails show how WAC-BYU plans collapsed
Salt Lake Tribune

August 26, 2010

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Va. Tech AD Jim Weaver plans to retire in 2015
-Virginia Tech AD Jim Weaver likely to retire before Frank Beamer
-ACC All Access- Stinespring's pick for most "overlooked" player on Tech's offense

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNCCH grad interviewed Gamecock's Saunders
-Pack linebacker Manning back to full speed

Coach Spurrier says USC will accept potential penalties
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Sources- Players received reduced rates
Columbia (SC) State

From the Greensboro News-Record
-A&T will look into athlete's death
-Area briefs- Harnett QB follows heart to N.C. State

From the Charlotte Observer
-As NFL lockout looms, 18 games better than none
-Panthers' pass-rush committee paying off
-Panthers 12th on Forbes value list

Football- Ocean Lakes' Owens picks Duke
  Owens, 6 feet and 185 pounds, chose the Blue Devils over East Carolina and Marshall.
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

NCAA financial survey- Alabama in black, Auburn in red
Birmingham News

August 25, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Devils sell out; Pack's sales sluggish
-Healthy Manning grabs starting spot

ACC Insider - Davis has decision to make soon for Tar Heels
Wilmington Star-News

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Whitney issue lingers for several Gamecocks
-Chanticleers hope wealth of talent buys more wins