February 29, 2004

Hoops: Pirate seniors get youthful send-off - 02.29
Bonesville.net

Baseball: ECU 3, Clemson 2 [11] - 02.29
Bonesville.net

Baseball: ECU 7, Georgia Southern 1 - 02.29
Bonesville.net

Nuggets: Notes from ECU and beyond - 02.29
Bonesville.net

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates drop South Florida in seniors� final home game
-Diamond Bucs win two in Invitational
- ECU BASEBALL NOTEBOOK- Coaches pay visit to LeClair
-Former Rose players spark ECU in softball win

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Keep C-USA Tournament Hopes Alive With Win
-ECU Swimming, Diving Moves Into Second Place after Day Two
-Pinehurst Challenge Canceled Due to Winter Storm

From the Washington Daily News
-ECU basketball team wins home finale
-ECU baseball wins two at Keith LeClair Invite

Badiane powers ECU
Raleigh News & Observer

Pirates push for postseason
New Bern Sun-Journal

Bulls Show Frustration In Defeat
Tampa Tribune

Pirates pull away from USF
St Petersburg Times

East Carolina Downs #11 Clemson 3-2 in 11 Innings Saturday Night
clemsontigers.com

February 28, 2004

Updated Keith LeClair Invitational Details - 02.28
Bonesville.net

Weather hits college ball, too
Greenville (SC) News

Nuggets: Notes from ECU and beyond - 02.28
Bonesville.net

Men's Basketball Game Notes vs. East Carolina (pdf)
gousfbulls.com

USF At East Carolina
Tampa Tribune

From ecupirates.com
-Men's Basketball Hosts USF On Senior Day
-Charlotte Keeps Lady Pirates Reeling
-ECU Off To Strong Start in C-USA Track Championships
-Pirate Tennis Opens C-USA Shootout With Win
-Pirate Baseball Hosts Keith LeClair Invitational

ECU hosts USF in final home game
New Bern Sun Journal

Pirates tourney hopes still alive today against USF
Kinston Free Press

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Committee interviewing candidates for ECU AD
-ECU seniors to play last home game
-ECU softball team splits in tourney
-ECU women stumble again, suffer ninth straight defeat
-Pirate swimmers compete in first day at C-USA meets

From the Washington Daily News
-Pirates play host to Bulls in seniors final game at Minges
-Keith LeClair Invitational modified
-Lady Pirates clobbered by 49ers

Charlotte Trounces East Carolina In Women's Hoops, 78-48
charlotte49ers.com

Robots Assist Heart Surgeons
The Wall Street Journal

February 27, 2004

Keith LeClair: From The Dugout - 02.27
� Tournament brings focus to cause
Bonesville.net

Al Myatt: View from the East - 02.27
� Winnowing of AD candidates commences
Bonesville.net

Nuggets: Notes from ECU and beyond - 02.27
Bonesville.net

Bonesville: Updated C-USA Basketball Standings - 02.27
Bonesville.net

Pirate Radio 1250: Bill Herrion Radio Call-In Show - 02.27
� With host Jeff Charles
Bonesville.net

Pirate Radio 1250: Live @ 5 Segment - 02.27
� Jon Ellerbe & Shirley Rhodes with guest Allen Osborne
Bonesville.net

Pirate Radio 1250: Miller Lite Sports Bar with Jon Ellerbe - 02.27
� Panelists Alan Thomas, Tony Carouzis & Justin Conrad
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Trade Mart, Wachovia Bank to Sponsor Keith LeClair Invitational
-Lady Pirates Face Charlotte in Regular Season Finale
-ECU Softball To Compete In Dixie Classic

LeClair Invitational honors former coach
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
- Q&A- LeClair reflects on life and baseball
-ECU women travel to Charlotte
-Pirates to host Keith LeClair Invitational

Women End Regular-Season With East Carolina Friday
charlotte49ers.com

Baseball Travels To Keith LeClair Invitational
clemsontigers.com

CLEMSON BASEBALL THIS WEEKEND
Columbia (SC) The State

February 26, 2004

Henry Hinton: Henry's Highlights - 02.26
� Snakebit Pirates held out for hope and found it
Bonesville.net

Nuggets: Notes from ECU and beyond - 02.26
Bonesville.net

Updated C-USA Basketball Standings - 02.26
Bonesville.net

Pirate Radio 1250: From The Booth with Jeff Charles - 02.26
� Guests Sam Jones, Tripp Roakes & Si Seymour
Bonesville.net

Pirate Radio 1250 Audio: Live @ 5 with Troy D. & Ellerbe - 02.26
� Segment with Matt Maloney
Bonesville.net

  Cable 7: Midweek Tip-Off with Hinton & Steele - 02.26
� Guests Bill Herrion & Mike Brey
Bonesville.net

Cable 7: On Campus with Jeff Charles - 02.26
� Guests Frank Robinson, Japhet McNeil & Corey Rouse
Bonesville.net

Pirates to host Keith LeClair Invitational
Washington Daily News

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Shelton�s lips tight on future
-Official- Swart�s salary increases, hiring not illegal
-ECU swimmers headed to conference meets

February 25, 2004

Brian Bailey: From the Anchor Desk - 02.25
� Omaha on the mind, morning, noon and night
Bonesville.net

Nuggets: Notes from ECU and beyond - 02.25
Bonesville.net

Updated C-USA Basketball Standings - 02.25
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Baseball Records Third Shutout
-Women's Tennis Falls to No. 6 Tar Heels

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates dodge early upset
-Bing earns C-USA top weekly honor

Pitching staff records third shutout
Washington Daily News

February 24, 2004

Denny O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 180 - 02.24
� C-USA making its court case
Bonesville.net

Nuggets: Notes from ECU and beyond - 02.24
Bonesville.net

Baseball America & Collegiate Baseball Polls - 02.24
Bonesville.net

AP Basketball Poll - 02.24
Bonesville.net

Cable 7 Audio: Brian Bailey Show - 02.24
� Guest Dino Presley
Bonesville.net

Pirate Radio 1250 Audio: Live @ 5 Segment - 02.24
� Troy. D & Ellerbe with guest Leonard Henry
Bonesville.net

Pirate Radio 1250 Audio: Press Box with Troy Dreyfus - 02.24
� Brian Bailey, Jody Jones & Steve Andrews
Bonesville.net

Pirate Radio 1250 Audio: Locker Room - 02.24
� Kevin Monroe, Sean Farmer, Joe Bryant & Courtney Willis
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Pirate Baseball Hosts Aggies
-Bing Named Conference USA Player of the Week
-Pigskin Pig-Out To Be Better Than Ever in 2004

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU receives a million-plus in donation
-Interviews for chancellor at ECU to conclude today

February 23, 2004

Al Myatt: View from the East - 02.23
� Shelton occupied on multiple fronts
Bonesville.net

Baseball: ECU 9, Delaware 1 - 02.23
Bonesville.net

Nuggets: Notes from ECU and beyond - 02.23
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Baseball Completes Sweep of Delaware, 9-1
-Overtime Frustration Continues for Lady Pirates
-Softball Rallies To Capture Classic Championship

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Overtime dooms Pirate women again
-ECU softball team rallies at Classic
-Diamond Pirates win 7th straight
-Candidate interviews for new ECU chancellor to begin today

Conference tournament not out of ECU s reach yet
Kinston Free Press

ECU upsets TCU, Bing moves to second on all-time rebounding list
New Bern Sun-Journal

Cards top Pirates, beat the jitters, too
Louisville Courier Journal

Cardinals Get it Done in Overtime, Defeat ECU 79-75
uoflsports.com

February 29, 2004

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Rivalry on the rebound
-Eagles fall short
-Pack assistant moves on
-Coach calls for changeup
-Rogers pitches Pack to win over The Citadel

Heels head to Raleigh
New Bern Sun-Journal

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Heels trying to turn back time against Pack
-A leap back for Pack, Heels
-Past imperfect for Duke
-Slipper
-Colleges- Pack courting Miami's top defensive coach

Battling ALS: Carlin's fight goes on
Fayetteville Observer

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Deacs raise level of play, whip Terps
-Western Carolina pulls away to defeat Appalachian State

From the Greensboro News-Record
-Wake Forest beats Maryland to push winning streak to six
-Tar Heels need not worry about broken hearts
-Booker scores 24 but A&T falls again
-Elon captures 3-OT victory over UNCG

From the Greenville (SC) News
-USC pounds Dawgs
-Odom waits on Howell's injury
-A familiar story retold
-Yellow Jackets sting hard

From the Columbia (SC) The State
-USC suffers critical loss in crucial win
-Tech shoots lights out in 2nd half
-USC, Clemson taking closer look at hostesses

From the Anderson Independent
-Going, Going, Gonner
-USC, Clemson dealing with fallout over scandal
-Tiger hostesses dispel stereotype
-Wins, not ads, will fill seats at Littlejohn

Marist tops UNCW; Seahawks now 0-6
Wilmington Star-News

February 28, 2004

From the Anderson Independent
-USC in need of wake-up call
-Last home game awaits Hobbs
-Marketing Clemson pride

From the Greenville (SC) News
-Big day for Hobbs, Tigers
-Georgia Tech-Clemson game capsule

From the Columbia (SC) The State
-GEORGIA AT USC
-NO. 18 GEORGIA TECH AT CLEMSON

From the Fayetteville Observer
-North Carolina has failed to reach full potential
-N.C. Central holds off Fayetteville State rally

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-One more to go for Eagles
-Oh, brother- Evtimov making big impact in ACC
-Tar Heels ponder NCAA possibilities

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Early start gives Grobe chance to evaluate Deacs
-Seesaw season continues for Wake

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Heels measure NCAA chances
-Tough season a challenge
-Stadium update now under way

From the Winston Salem Journal
-The Long Road Back
-Catamounts, Mountaineers find some things to play for
-Wake Forest not taking Maryland for granted

February 27, 2004

From the Anderson Independent
-Stockstill takes over USC recruiting
-Football salaries get boost

Bowden signs contract
Greenville (NC) News

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Snow contest- Duke cruises
-First place a reality for Pack -- with help
-Not a bad apple in the bunch
-Big tipper- NCCU pulls upset
-Broncos pass Shaw, next face N.C. Central

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Eagles escape again
- Shaw outnumbered
- Virginia State stuns St. Aug's
-Devils in a zone

Grobe says Deacons ready to play four-man front
Winston Salem Journal

February 26, 2004

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Hodge inspires Pack win
- Sendek has Wolfpack playing at its best
-Deacs catch Noles
-Thanks to son, dad gets to play Duke
-Wolfpack eyes first in ACC
-Miller's UNC debut a huge success

Roy was right- These Heels not so good
Charlotte Observer

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Unreal rally by Eagles
-Fire from the bench
-Duhon yells Duke back on track
-Knotts fulfills 'dream' by joining Duke staff

From the Columbia (SC) The State
-Gamecocks haven�t hurt like this before
-Clemson moves ahead with stadium project

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Deacons win in OT
-Deacons come back to topple Flames

USC BASEBALL THIS WEEKEND
Columbia (SC) The State

February 25, 2004

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC falls hard
- Heels lament Cavs' second chances
-ACC cleared in suit

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Billet wound
-Tech-Pack- Surprise! Surprise!
-Fearless forecast for ACC
-CIAA men- It's anybody's tournament

CIAA tournament roundup
Fayetteville Observer

From the Greenville (NC) News
-Tigers lose to Maryland
-Odom knows USC needs more wins for NCAA bid
-Furman chases third in SoCon South

From the Columbia (SC) The State
-Clemson�s road woes continue
-HOW USC DOES IN THE RPI
-USC AT FLORIDA

Knotts heads for Duke
Charlotte Observer

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Wake Forest beats Appalachian 13-6 in home opener to end skid
-ASU is beaten by final basket
-Cavaliers stun Heels
-CHASING DUKE- State needs to beat Tech tonight
-Appalachian to open football season at Wyoming

February 24, 2004

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Quiet Leader
-TESTED- Davidson toughened by challenging schedule
-UNC to begin critical stretch at Virginia
-EXCITING- Small Rockingham crowd doesn't dim thrills, ratings

From the Anderson Independent
-Tigers hope to undo last season's disappointment
-Clemson trying to focus on Terrapins

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Chasing down bid
-ACC notes- Deacs a lock, Terps on shaky ground

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Feeling faint common for Williams
-Dozier pines for offer from ACC school
-Rockingham's NASCAR future cloudy

Purnell returns to roots as Tigers visit Maryland
Columbia (SC) The State

From the Greensboro News-Record
-A&T's home finale a winner
-Record night for Joseph in UNCG's win
-Greensboro still in running for national track meet

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Felton struggles to fill role
-ACC fast break

From the Greenville (SC) News
-Tigers itching to return to baseball elite
-Purnell has homecoming against Maryland

February 23, 2004

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Duke pressure smothers Terps
-Dockery sets tone for defense
-Pack delivers nice gift
-Duke women win fourth straight regular-season title

NASCAR News From the Fayetteville Observer
-Winner at the wire
-NASCAR fans soak up the ambiance

From the Greensboro News-Record
-Playing Blue Devils now a bad idea
-Joseph closes in on UNCG's all-time scoring record
-Western Carolina's Martin slipped under 'radar'

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-A Wolfpack birthday bash
-Reserves shine for Pack
-Blue Devils run past Terrapins
-Depth puts Duke on course
-Redick returns to regular form
-A sunny day for The Rock

Deacons slide into 3rd place
Charlotte Observer

From the Winston Salem Journal
-WFU denies Georgia Tech for 80-76 win
-Wake Forest drops to 0-3 as late comeback falls just short
-Smith, Guthridge honored with banners by Tar Heels
-ROOKIE- Bobcats' owner learning ropes

Campbell, bats keep rolling
Columbia (SC) The State

As Shay completes one dream, he continues another
Greenville (SC) News

February 29, 2004

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
-Smaller rotation pays big dividends
-Bearcats back on top in C-USA

From the Charlotte Observer
-49ers' climb stalls
-49ers' potential stays hidden in loss to Bearcats

Cincinnati cruises past Charlotte
Winston Salem Journal

From the Louisville Courier Journal
-Cardinals grab a pain reliever
-These were different Cardinals at the end

Bubble talk just that
Lexington (KY) Herald Leader

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Louisville ends U of M streak
-Fretting- Just stop! Next star waiting
-Tigers postgame
-Tiger pitcher dominating

Demons' victory a thing of beauty
Chicago Sun-Times

From the Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger
-DePaul tears Southern Miss apart
-USM 5, Louisiana Tech 0

UAB greats see Blazers rout Eagles
Birmingham News

Golden Eagles sputter out in the fast lane
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Frogs answer postseason bell
Ft Worth Star-Telegram

TCU wins, clinches spot in C-USA tourney
Dallas News

From the Houston Chronicle
-UH swallows bitter sweep pill
-Roundup- Long Beach State again shackles UH

Bills' small lineup comes up big to sink Green Wave
St Louis Post Dispatch

Slow start hurts Tulane
New Orleans Times-Picayune

February 28, 2004

Bobby & Bob- friendly foes
Charlotte Observer

Bearcats' turn to be unwelcome home guest
Cincinnati Enquirer

GAME NOTES: Charlotte Hosts #12/#15 Cincinnati (ESPN)
charlotte49ers.com

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Tigers, Cards swap places
-Preview- Tigers vs. Louisville
-Analyzing the keys to the game
-Tigers' associate AD resigns amid 'legal issues'

Desperation sets in for Louisville
Raleigh News & Observer

Cardinals 'just need a win'
Louisville Courier Journal

Since Red-Blue, Pitino in the red
Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader

From the Birmingham News
-Blazers keep eyes on prize after setbacks
-Silver in Gold and Green

Blazers can still attain goals
Birmingham Post Herald

SOUTHEASTERN SWING
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Getting the point
New Orleans Times-Picayune

From the St Louis Post Dispatch
-Hunt rises through the ranks for SLU
-Game Day- SLU at Tulane

TCU men vs. Houston
Ft Worth Star-Telegram

DePaul looks to keep rolling vs. Southern Miss.
Chicago Sun-Times

From the Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger
-Eagles' clash with Demons more than battle of big men
-Preview: Southern Miss vs. DePaul
-Southern Miss 5, Louisiana Tech 2

From ConferenceUSA.com
-Houston Wins First C-USA Women's Basketball Championship
-Men's Basketball Notebook - Feb. 27
-C-USA Indoor Track and Field Championship - Day One Results
-C-USA Women's Swimming and Diving Championship and Men's Invitational - Day Two Results

Weaver, Long Beach top UH
Houston Chronicle

Pony distress- SMU fires Dement with 3 games left in season
Dallas News

February 27, 2004

From the St Petersburg Times
-Bulls' C-USA Hopes Take Big Hit
-Eager To Tackle Less Stressful Job

From the St Petersburg Times
-Bulls muscled aside
-Selmon set to tackle new role

Eagles grind out victory on the road
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Rebounding Margin Leads to Marquette Victory
gousfbulls.com

Frericks won't play against Tulane
St Louis Post Dispatch

From the Louisville Courier Journal
-LUUUKE!
-Cards need wins on the double
-Five-step plan to fix the Cards

UC has control of its destiny
Cincinnati Enquirer

Brown, DePaul bursting at seams
Chicago Tribune

Blazers keep eyes on prize after setbacks
Birmingham News

Mistakes costly for Blazers
Birmingham Post Herald

No longer a novelty act, Tigers depend on Avery
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Eagles appear lock for C-USA tourney
Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger

USM football schedule- TV calling shots
Hattiesburg American

Southern Miss hires alum Nix as tight ends coach
sportsline.com

From ConferenceUSA.com
-C-USA Women's Swimming and Diving Championship and Men's Invitational - Day One Results
-C-USA Indoor Track and Field Championship
-Men's Tennis Serves Up C-USA Weekend
-Men's Basketball Notebook - Feb. 26
-Conference USA Spring Football Practice Schedules

February 26, 2004

Bulls Host Golden Eagles Thursday on ESPN2 (pdf)
gousfbulls.com

Bench clearing-Crean expects reserves to give added spark
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Bulls big man Morris masters art of rejection
St Petersburg Times

Second-Class Tenants?
Tampa Tribune

From the Chicago Sun-Times
-Demons surprise Louisville
-Selection committee will consider Brown injury

From the Louisville Courier Journal
-Add Demons to Cards' nightmare
-February Funk has become free fall

Greer rescues sloppy Demons
Chicago Tribune

Slump? What slump? Bearcats rout Billikens
Cincinnati Enquirer

Bearcats' board work floors Bills
St. Louis Post Dispatch

Playing with a purpose
Cincinnati Post

Plavich guides 49ers past TCU
Charlotte Observer

Charlotte men topple TCU, 94-86, in OT
Dallas News

Jaguars end Eagles' win streak
Hattiesburg American

From ConferenceUSA.com
-C-USA Women's Swimming and Diving Championship and Men's Invitational
-C-USA Indoor Track and Field Championship
-Men's Basketball Notebook - Feb. 25

C-USA contenders upset by 'focused' Green Wave
New Orleans Times-Picayune

February 25, 2004

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Tigers crush Eagles
-Game provides a lesson learned
-Remembering the Pyramid
-Tigers postgame

Tulane duo finally getting shots to fall
New Orleans Times-Picayune

From the Louisville Courier Journal
-DePaul a 'major, major game' for Cardinals
-Cards' defensive coordinator leaves; Cassity takes over

Demons brace for healthy Louisville
Chicago Tribune

From the Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger
C-USA: Game of the week
C-USA: Player of the week
C-USA: The week's best
C-USA: Standings
Roundup: Coaches: 5, maybe 6 invites

Cleared for takeoff
Ft Worth Star-Telegram

From the St Louis Post-Dispatch
-Two three-game trips concern Billikens coach
-Game Day- SLU at Cincinnati

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
-Whaley heard, but didn't listen
-ONLINE EXTRA- Whaley, UC both frustrated
-C-USA title within grasp of Bearcats

From the Cincinnati Post
-Points could be scarce
-Cincinnati vs. Saint Louis
-Bearcats lose Whaley

UH Notebook- Lady Cougars in title battle; men still alive
Houston Chronicle

Men's Basketball Notebook - Feb. 24
ConferenceUSA.com

Bower hires assistants
Hattiesburg American

Baseball

Tigers drop opener to Charlotte
Greenville (NC) News

UAB beats Southern in 13 to stay perfect
Birmingham News

Baseball Golden Eagles are ranked 24th in poll
Hattiesburg American

TCU's defense collapses
Ft Worth Star-Telegram

February 24, 2004

From ConferenceUSA.com
-Men's Basketball Notebook - Feb. 23
-C-USA Baseball Notebook - Feb. 23
-Women's Basketball Notebook - Feb. 23
-C-USA Softball Notebook - Feb. 23
-Jeremy Hunt of Memphis Out For Season With A Torn ACL
-Whaley Leaves UC Basketball Team

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
-Disappointing Whaley departs from Bearcats
-Williams again on the mark

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-U of M looking for revenge against Eagles
-Preview- Tigers vs. Southern Miss
-Analyzing The Keys To The Game
-Tigers' Hunt out for season
-Tigers' year should yield hardware

Haywood declares himself ready for Memphis
Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger

GOLDEN EAGLES SOAR TO 3-0 START
Hattiesburg American

Despite loss, Blazers in hunt for C-USA title
Birmingham Post-Dispatch

Dean battles injury, frustration
Louisville Courier Journal

Settlement looms for Selmon Jr.
St Petersburg Times

From the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
-Schwab-Assistant is improving
-CUSA Notes-UAB on the move

Big Ten teams playing themselves out; Xavier, DePaul coming on strong
SportsIllustrated.com

February 23, 2004

From ConferenceUSA.com
-Women's Basketball Weekend Roundup - Feb. 22
-Baseball Weekend Roundup - Feb. 22
-Men's Basketball Weekend Roundup

Tulane cruises to victory
New Orleans Times-Picayune

From the Tampa Tribune
-USF's Jones Not Afraid Of Dirty Work
-USF Pitchers Fan 18 In Extra-Inning Victory

Big inning deflates Houston
Houston Chronicle

Blazers stay perfect
Birmingham News

Tigers running low at point
Memphis Commercial Appeal

From the Chicago Tribune
-Prime space available for March Madness
-Demon women's title hopes die

Lady Frogs put DePaul on the deck in C-USA
Ft Worth Star Telegram