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ECU Hosts Hampton U. At Minges Tuesday Night
ecupirates.com

ECU can jump to 6-1 with victory over Va. s Pirates
Kinston Free Press

Pirates hoops host Hampton
New Bern Sun-Journal

Thad Mumau: Terps, Seminoles set sights on spring pick-ups
Fayetteville Observer

December 22, 2003

Al Myatt: View from the East - 12.22
� ECU's answer is homegrown talent, says 'Chip'
Bonesville.net

Nuggets: Notes from ECU and beyond - 12.22
Bonesville.net

Letter to the Editor: Jimmy Williams, Swansboro, NC - 12.22
Bonesville.net

Letter to the Editor: Julie Corbett, Tamassee, SC - 12.22
Bonesville.net

Lady Pirates Get Big Road Win Against Wake Forest
ecupirates.com

East Carolina squeaks past WakeForest women
Winston Salem Journal

East Carolina Holds Off Late Wake Forest Surge For 68-64 Victory
wakeforestsports.com

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December 28, 2003

From the Winston Salem Journal
-N.C. State, Virginia to square off
-BACK IN THE SADDLE- UNC returns to play after week-long break
-Region: Cavs get 2nd straight Tire Bowl win

Heels' break ends with UNC-W
New Bern Sun Journal

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Seahawks build solid reputation
-State stumbles into ACC play

From The Greensboro News-Record
-Felton's talent big enough for two hometowns
-Pack's Sendek sees progress, awaits UVA test

From the Columbia (SC) The State
-Caldwell�s decision gives USC two vacancies
-Tigers face logjam at QB next season

From the Charlotte Observer
-Cavaliers take Tire II
-One man proves he can stop Fitzgerald -- his coach
-Panthers could affect date for 2004 bowl
-Wolfpack placing more emphasis on its passing game

From The Raleigh News & Observer
-Giving the Heels a boost
-Cavs, Pack seek direction
-Caldwell won't join Gamecocks
-New structure brings Panthers playoff berth

From The Greenville (SC) News
-Return of the Roar
-Historical perspective- Tigers practice on field with pedigree
-Orange fever will sweep Atlanta as fans descend for Peach Bowl
-Caldwell decides to stay at Vandy

All eyes on Bowden, up-and-down Tigers in 2003
Myrtle Beach Sun-News

Bulldogs ready to tangle with Orangemen
Asheville Citizen-Times

Trask tamers
Wilmington Star-News

December 27, 2003

UNCW-UNC hottest ticket in Myrtle Beach
Wilmington Star-News

Just beachy- 'Homecoming' doesn't suit Williams
Greensboro News-Record

From The Raleigh News & Observer
-UNCW starting new era
-Tire Bowl may wear quite well

Tire Bowl Coverage From the Charlotte Observer
-Teams enter game with different perspectives
-CAPSULE | Continental Tire Bowl

Tire Bowl Coverage From The Virginian-Pilot
-Continental Tire Bowl preview- Virginia vs. Pittsburgh
-U.Va. football looks for a repeat at Charlotte

From the New Bern Sun-Journal
-Continential Tire Bowl may be Fitzgerald's last collegiate game
-ACC has tough opening act to follow

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Deacs set to return after Prosser's holiday gift
-Region: Cal's late field goal downs Virginia Tech

Clemson arrives in a hungry mood
Greenville (SC) News

Tigers, Vols look to avoid bowl bash
Columbia (SC) The State

December 26, 2003

From the Winston Salem Journal
-He's All Proehl
-Region: Beamer lacking insight on how Va. Tech will play

Holtz hires another coach
Columbia (SC) The State

From The Greenville (SC) News
-Kinsey's improvement helps Gamecocks' start
-NCAA tries to bridge funding gap
-Be careful who you believe
-Caldwell joins Gamecocks

From the Charlotte Observer
-Tire Bowl: Bowl trips more than just a game
-Another solid class expected at UNC
-NFL: Panthers' best shot is against the Seahawks

NHL: Changes may be in store for Carolina
New Bern Sun-Journal

ACC appears best as conference play approaches
Louisville Courier-Journal

December 25, 2003

From The Raleigh News & Observer
-Caldwell goes to USC
-Mills brings old attitude to new battle
-Christmas stories

From The Greenville (SC) News
-Caldwell joins Gamecocks
-Panthers' Mills fights cancer

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Bunting works to make different '04 bowl
-USC-Virginia Tech to Play in BCA Classic

Elon hopes Hamilton does more with more
Burlington Times-News

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Mills' New Battle
-Williams 'amazed' at Curry's record

Football not a strength of CIAA
Fayetteville Observer

December 24, 2003

Cincinnati coaching carousel affects Gamecocks
Columbia (SC) The State

Cincinnati's hire could affect USC
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

From the Greensboro News-Record
-After all the hype, Wolfpack left mired in the middle again
-Elon welcomes ex-ETSU coach Hamilton
-Spartans defeated by scrappy Maryland

From the Burlington Times-News
-Hamilton brings bonus background
-Transplants could follow coach to Elon

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Chuck's dilemma
-ACC Commish Acknowledges Missed Calls

The key to success
Fayetteville Observer

Life after Rivers full of uncertainty
New Bern Sun-Journal

From the Winston Salem Journal
-End of a Package Deal
-Defense lifts Terps past Spartans

From The Greenville (SC) News
-Babalola toughs it out
-Lambert commits to Tigers

Purnell back to rebuilding
Cincinnati Enquirer

From The Raleigh News & Observer
-Ex-ETSU coach gets Elon football job
-Book recounts hazing stories
-Maryland defense stifles UNCG

Tire Bowl: Happy to be home, and playing, for the holidays
Charlotte Observer

December 23, 2003

From The Raleigh News & Observer
-Rivers' mighty finish
- Amato predicts pro career for QB
- Cotchery has rarely been better
- Photo Gallery: N.C. State defeats Kansas in the Tangerine Bowl

Wolfpack Rocks, Shocks Jayhawks
gopack.com

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Fitting finale
-Catching record after record
-Bowl Games Show a Disparity in Diversity

From The Fayetteville Observer
-Rivers leaves on top
-Wolfpack faces life without Rivers

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Rivers leads Pack
-Vandy is too much for Apps on road

From The Greensboro News-Record
-A fond farewell- N.C. State's Rivers, Cotchery go out in style
-Hite, Hurricanes send N.C. A&T to seventh straight loss
-Wolfpack players impressive at Tangerine Bowl
-Speedskater Joey Cheek earns spot in World Sprints

From The Greenville (SC) News
-Tigers pound Radford
-Radford-Clemson game summary
-Tigers get short break
-Gamecocks roll to win
-S.C. State-USC game summary

From the Columbia (SC) The State
-Freshmen bolster Gamecocks early
-The Buzz
-Postgame report
-USC has offensive line coach in its sight
-Tigers top off long stretch with win
-Clemson buzz
-Tigers postgame report
-N.C. State rides Rivers to rout of Kansas

From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-Late surge boosts Tigers
-Freshmen give USC jolt

From the Anderson Independent
-Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl
-Room for improvement

From the Charlotte Observer
-Seton Hall, Whitney hit Davidson inside
-Winthrop blows 19-point lead
-Tire Bowl: Our football focus turns collegiate

December 22, 2003

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Rotten fruit for Pack
-Tangerine notes- NFL not Rivers' concern ... yet
-Emotions run the gamut for Wake's Paul, Williams

From The Raleigh News & Observer
-Wolfpack seeks happy ending
- Future falling to Amato
- Wolfpack isn't Golden
- Breaking it down
- NCSU's to-do list

From The Charlotte Observer
-The end of a record-breaking era
-Wolfpack facing future without Rivers
-NFL/Panthers: Fans- Bring on the playoffs!

Tangerine Bowl: TODAY ON TV
Ft Worth Star-Telegram

Different mind-sets enter Tangerine Bowl
St Petersburg Times

Wolpack look to make amends for season
New Bern Sun-Herald

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Visser makes the most of his chances in Wake Forest's win over UNC A REBIRTH
-Missouri survives scare in home win over UNCG
-Amato warns Wolfpack not to take Kansas team lightly
-RIVERS FLOWING ON- Quarterback will bring down curtain on college career

UNCW-Charleston rivalry builds
Wilmington Star-News

From The Greenville (SC) News
-Tigers face Purnell's former team tonight
-Odom no fan of Christmastime tournaments
-Peach Bowl trip caps stellar season for Hill

From the Columbia (SC) The State
-Odom- What letdown?
-Pregame- S.C. State at USC
-USC adds to recruiting arsenal

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December 28, 2003

C-USA Men's Basketball Weekend Roundup
ConferenceUSA.com

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
-Comeback Cards stun UK in Rupp
-Photo gallery- Images from the Cards' win
-Rick's arena once again
-Bozich- Nightmares and dreams finally have come true
-Full coverage

From the Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader
-'Special' Cards give Pitino 'best moment' with upset of Cats
-'Otis the Great' picks ideal time for world debut
-rise in stockton
-NO. 1 NO MORE

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
-Bearcats keep on cruisin' over Miami
-'Cats collapse against Cards

Billikens overpower poor-shooting Butler
St Louis Post-Dispatch

Owens powers UH to OT victory
Houston Chronicle

Barrett buries Blue Demons
Chicago Sun-Times

Blue Demons suffer more than one loss
Chicago Tribune

Punchless Wave no match for Bulldogs
New Orleans Times-Picayune

Tigers too much inside
Birmingham News

Blazers hoping to impress the roundball selection committee
Birmingham Post-Herald

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-U of M stifles Missouri
-Burks's leadership helps U of M
-Tigers postgame
-Loss rougher on some Tigers than others
-Miss. State stays undefeated by bashing Tulane
-Louisville cuts down 2nd-ranked Kentucky
-In sports, a winning year
-Tiger Town
-Turn Out The Lights
-Back To The Future
-Bower happy, comfortable coaching USM
-Liberty Bowl notebook
-Utah's success makes coach hot commodity

From the Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger
-Tradition-rich Liberty rings in 45th birthday
-Eagles, Bower console family
-Liberty Bowl facts
-C-USA roundup: DePaul falls to Seton Hall, resilient Barrett
-Tulane coach sees big things for MSU

Golden Eagles pay tribute to Memphis police officer
Hattiesburg American

Not many holes to fill with 19 starters back
Birmingham News

Senior Bowl picks from deep pool of stellar linebackers
Mobile Register

December 27, 2003

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Bowl game the crown on grand USM season
-Utah excited by shot at Liberty Bowl win
-Snow disrupts Utes' itinerary
-Utah vs. Southern Miss
-Liberty Bowl events
-Win over Missouri crucial for Memphis
-Preview- Tigers vs. Missouri
-Analyzing the keys to the game

From the Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger
-Boley emerges as star for USM
-Return to Memphis strange for Scherer
-Mississippi State vs. Tulane
-Pitino, Cards try to gear up for Rupp

Eagles arrive in Memphis
Hattiesburg American

USF Junior Wounded In Shooting
Tampa Tribune

From the Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader
-PITINO RECEIVED NOTE FROM AILING EX-PLAYER
-'IT'S PAYBACK TIME'
-Last year's emergency wasn't what it seemed
-UK or Rick- You don't have to choose
-Pitino wants Cards to have fun in Rupp
-Even better than advertised

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
-Pitino's old fans can't forget, but some forgive
-UL-UK: Full coverage
-Key matchups
-How the writers see it

Jesuit fits right into the plans for Iowa
St Petersburg Times

Finney wants consistency from freshmen
New Orleans Times-Picayune

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
-Neutral site, but not floor
-Bearcats trapping things up
-Travels bring Tate back

How 'bout the Bearcats?
FoxSports

From the Houston Chronicle
-UH's Kolb, receivers display potential
-Tulsa's turnaround easily overlooked

December 26, 2003

From the Houston Chronicle
-Chang, Hawaii outrace UH in three overtimes
-In duel through three overtimes, Hawaii tops UH in bowl game
-Cougars help produce a storm of excitement
-Hawaii trip helps UH tell world- 'We're back'

From the Honolulu Advertiser
-Post-game melee breaks out live on TV
-Warriors turn back Cougars
-Warriors' Houston connection key to victory
-Small, spirited crowd starts new Christmas tradition
-Officials happy despite small crowd
-Chang, receivers have fun at Cougars' expense
-Millhouse shakes off injury to have big game
-Good time for Chang to return
-Mini photo gallery

Hawaii victory a real riot
Honolulu Star-Bulletin

HAWAII BOWL
Ft Worth Star-Telegram

Southern Miss no stranger to Liberty preparations
Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger

Momentum Lost
New Orleans Times-Picayune

Gray Loses To Blue Despite Efforts Of Two USF Stars
Tampa Tribune

From the Birmingham News
-Blue Christmas
-Sugar Bowl standoff looks like `physical' competition

Cardinals must have thick skin in Rupp
Louisville Courier-Journal

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-U of M faces team in turmoil
-Tigers vs. Missouri

RedHawks to face Bearcats on Saturday, Dec. 27 at U.S. Bank Arena
Miami Athletics Department

Cincy, Kentucky lookin' good early
ESPN.com

December 25, 2003

Hawaii Bowl:  Houston vs. Hawaii
Time:  December 25th - 8:00 PM ET
Location:  Honolulu, HI
TV:  ESPN
Hawai'i Bowl Broadcast

From the Houston Chronicle
-UH's fate may rest in trenches
-Programs bound by innovation
-Keys to victory
-Bowl lineup

Cougars seeking respect in today's Hawaii Bowl
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Hawaii bowl
Raleigh News & Observer

From The Ft Worth Star-Telegram
-TCU players forecast another BCS ruckus
-Hawaii Bowl: TODAY ON TV

From the Cincinnati Post
-OSU defensive guru takes over Bearcats
-Bearcats ground Flyers
-Huggins teaches defensive lesson

Special teams play improves for 9-3 Eagles
Hattiesburg American

USF Duo Shows Off Talents To Pro Scouts
Tampa Tribune

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
-Cardinals' Johnson walked into 'a dream come true'
-Petrino calls first season 'a great start'

Bearcats' pressure deflates Flyers
Dayton Daily News

Wade soaring under the NBA radar
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

O'Leary adds four to Knights' staff
St Petersburg Times

December 24, 2003

From ConferenceUSA.com
-TCU Falls To Boise St. In Fort Worth Bowl Thriller, 34-31
-Mark Dantonio Named Cincinnati Football Coach
-C-USA Men's Basketball Notebook
-Women's Basketball Notebook
-Conference USA Bowl Notebook

Bowl News from The Dallas News
-TCU falls short in Fort Worth Bowl, 34-31
-Blackistone- TCU provides thrills, but has no finishing kick
-Photos

Bowl News from The Ft Worth Star-Telegram
-Home groan
-Lively, competitive matchup was a reason for seasonal cheer
-New Fort Worth Bowl looks like 'classic' Frogs d�ja vu
-THE BLITZ
-Hamstring pull hobbles Hassell in second half
-Living at the edge
-Defense turns tide for Broncos
-Boise St Notes: Broncos won with big plays
-MVP performance is grand exit for Boise St. QB
-Hobbs' effort is not enough
-Second-half stand not enough for TCU defense
-TCU Notes: Frogs went into game to go for it

From the Houston Chronicle
-TCU falls short against Boise St.
-Bell gives UH a kicker it can count on
-Blinebury- Sticking close takes Evans far
-Cincinnati picks Ohio State assistant Dantonio as coach

From Cincinnati Enquirer
-UC, Dantonio find the right fit
-Daugherty column- Winning not only thing at UC
-New man in charge says he'll need help
-What they're saying about Dantonio
-'Cats smell fear, pounce

Dantonio hired as UC football coach
Cincinnati Post

Cincinnati hires Buckeyes' defensive coordinator Dantonio
CBS SportsLine

Cincinnati creams Dayton, remains undefeated
ESPN

From the Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger
-Favre comes home for his father's funeral
-C-USA roundup: Cincinnati's pressure too much for Dayton

Charlotte's offense exits in late going
Charlotte Observer

Bulls Left Feeling Foul After Loss
Tampa Tribune

From the New Orleans Times-Picayune
-Mitchell gives Tigers needed spark vs. Wave
-Wave's early fizzle its downfall

Houston Comes Back to Defeat Chicago State, 71-65, in Overtime
uhcougars.com

Defense, West deal would fill stocking
Memphis Commercial Appeal

From the Hattiesburg American
-Utah overcomes early predictions to reach bowl game
-Chattanooga man leaves brunt of savings to USM

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
-Dean's the real 3 king
-Petrino adds to staff on defense

Blazers focus on defense, use `spurtability' for win
Birmingham News

Eddins prefers to 'be like Scottie'
Birmingham Post-Herald

MU announces addition of 6-foot-10 forward
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

DePaul women at the top of their game
Chicago Sun-Times

December 23, 2003

From ConferenceUSA.com
-C-USA Men's Basketball Notebook
-Women's Basketball Notebook

Ohio State assistant likely new UC coach
Cincinnati Enquirer

Bowl News from The Ft Worth Star-Telegram
-Guard Frogs
-TCU looking for some extra credit
-Hold all calls- For now, TCU's Patterson has no desire to coach anywhere else
-TCU shrugs off ups, downs to meet Boise St.
-Receiver gives Broncos some extra giddyap
-BCS denies equal opportunity to some contenders, coach says

Bowl News from The Dallas News
-Fort Worth Bowl showdown will be hard to match
-Statistics, results tell the story of Boise State QB
-Notebook

Setting up Tuesday's Fort Worth Bowl
Columbia (SC) The State

From the Houston Chronicle
-Non-BCS powers TCU, Boise St. meet
-Fort Worth Bowl
-UH defense looks to make amends
-Hawaii defensive star to miss bowl

Boise State happy to trade blue turf for Fort Worth green
Ft Worth Star-Telegram

USM finishes local practice for bowl game
Hattiesburg American

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
-Cards play catch-up in recruiting game
-Gasp! Pitino doesn't hype foe

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Dodging a bullet
-It's a win, so 'Good morning!'
-TIGERS POSTGAME
-Tigers slip past Samford

From the Birmingham News
-Blazers getting it done without Finley
-Memphis/Samford: Doggone close, but Bulldogs can't finish

Arkansas State beats TCU inside and out
Ft Worth Star-Telegram

TCU lets Arkansas State get away, 64-58
Dallas News

MU 83, Florida A&M 63-Holiday cheer: Novak leads MU attack
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Flyers, Bearcats clash in battle of unbeatens
Dayton Daily News

Bearcats Face No. 24 Dayton
UCBearcats.com

Tulane visits LSU for first time in 22 years
New Orleans Times-Picayune

December 22, 2003

From ConferenceUSA.com
-C-USA Men's Basketball Weekend Roundup
-Conference USA Bowl Notebook
-Liberty Bowl To Partner With AutoZone
-USF's Jimmy Baxter Named NCAA Valor Award Winner

From the St Louis Post Dispatch
-Bills can't climb out of a hole vs. Bears
-Inconsistent play still puzzles Billikens

Colorado State (5-4) At South Florida (4-4)
Tampa Tribune

MERRITT FIGHTING SLUMP
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

'Cats anonymous ... so far
Cincinnati Enquirer

From the Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger
-Favre's father dies; family urges QB to play tonight
-Southern Miss vs. William Carey
-USM not taking smaller Carey lightly

From The Ft Worth Star-Telegram
-TCU's starting center, four others suspended
-ROAD FROM PERDITION
-The right mix
-Arkansas State at TCU men's basketball
-National: Price gets football reins, 2nd chance from UTEP

From The Dallas News
-Patterson rewards TCU's decision to hire him
-TCU, Boise St. suspend 11 for bowl matchup

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-As U of M roster shrinks, Tigers adapting
-Preview- Tigers vs. Samford
-Analyzing The Keys To The Game

From the Houston Chronicle
-UH's Kolb personifies leadership
-West finds home in the middle at UH

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