May 2, 2004

Keith LeClair: From The Dugout - 05.02
� Former coach belongs in Hall
Bonesville.net

Baseball: East Carolina 5, Houston 3 - 05.02
Bonesville.net

Nuggets: Notes from ECU and beyond - 05.02
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-ECU-HOUSTON Baseball Sunday Game Time Changed Again
-Norwood, Lawhorn Homer as No. 7 East Carolina Wins 18th Straight, 5-3
-Softball Drops A Pair Of Games To Southern Miss

Baseball Down 0-2 in East Carolina Series
uhcougars.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates extend streak to 18
-ECU drops two to Golden Eagles

East Carolina's eighth-inning shots top UH
Houston Chronicle

From the Washington Daily News
-Copper trying to learn all he can at Cowboys' minicamp
-Pirates win another thriller

Pirates rally for 18th straight win
New Bern Sun-Journal

No. 7 ECU runs win streak to 17
Charlotte Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates extend streak
-East N.C. deserves a chance

USM softball team sweeps
Hattiesburg American

Big-time Tracy
Arizona Republic

Garrard- Illness won't affect career
Florida Times-Union

May 1, 2004

It's official: UTEP bolts WAC for C-USA
Bonesville.net

Baseball: East Carolina 11, Houston 10 - 05.01
Bonesville.net

Nuggets: Notes from ECU and beyond - 05.01
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Paige Delivers Big Hit As No. 7 ECU Wins 17th Straight Game, 11-10
-Men's Track Signs One of The Nation's Premier Sprinters

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Texas-El Paso joins Conference USA
-Pirates� AD decision delayed until mid-May
-Garrard diagnosed with Crohn�s disease
-Rally time- ECU win streak at 17

Baseball Falls in Ninth Inning at East Carolina
uhcougars.com

Run in 9th sends ECU by Houston
Houston Chronicle

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UTEP to join C-USA
-ECU delays AD hire

Copper has good first day as a Cowboy
Washington Daily News

Garrard Reveals His Illness
jaguars.com

Jaguars' Garrard, former ECU star, has Crohn's disease
Winston Salem Journal

Garrard diagnosed with Crohn's disease
Durham Herald-Sun

April 30, 2004

Notes: Tracy seeing action
arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com

Al Myatt: View from the East - 04.30
� League's new flavor produces dilemma for palate
Bonesville.net

Nuggets: Notes from ECU and beyond - 04.30
Bonesville.net

Pirate Radio 1250: Miller Lite Sports Bar with Jon Ellerbe - 04.30
� Guests Allen Thomas, Tony Catouzis & Jeff Thompson - 04.30
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-No. 7 ECU Looks to Keep Streak Going Against Houston
-ECU Announces 2004 Outstanding Scholar-Athletes
-Willis Named Women's Hoops' Most Valuable Player
-Instant Interview- Ryan Norwood to Join ECUpirates.com Friday

From the Washington (NC) Daily News
-Cougars come to town
-Richardson loves his new hometown fans

Baseball Ready to Meet No. 7 East Carolina This Weekend
uhcougars.com

College Weekend Preview
baseballamerica.com

April 29, 2004

Brian Bailey: From the Anchor Desk - 04.29
� "Omaha Express" roaring ahead
Bonesville.net

Nuggets: Notes from ECU and beyond - 04.29
Bonesville.net

Pirate Radio 1250: Live@5 with Troy D. & Ellerbe - 04.29
� Guest Randy Mazey
Bonesville.net

Pirate Radio 1250: Live@5 with Troy D. & Ellerbe - 04.29
� Guest Allen Thomas on 'Purple Alert'
Bonesville.net

Cable 7: Brian Bailey Show - 04.29
� Guests Nick Schnobel & Allen Osborne
Bonesville.net

ECU-Houston Game Time Changed For Sunday, May 2
ecupirates.com

ECU starting to take early orders for regional tickets
Greenville Daily Reflector

MLB: I must be a lucky charm
Washington (NC) Daily News

NFL: Garrard not 100 percent
Jaguars.com

Engineering club to widen
Raleigh News & Observer

April 28, 2004

Henry Hinton: Henry's Highlights - 04.28
� Purple Alert aims to amplify ECU's voice
Bonesville.net

No draft call, no problem for Pirate trio - 04.28
Bonesville.net

I-A ponders new BCS bowl and beyond - 04.28
Bonesville.net

Nuggets: Notes from ECU and beyond - 04.28
Bonesville.net

Both polls agree: Pirates are Top 10 material - 04.28
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Pre-orders For Possible Regional Being Accepted
-Pirate Baseball Ranked in Top 10 in All Four Polls

NFL draft- Three region players sign as free agents
Fayetteville Observer

NCAA Regional Projections
SEBaseball.com

MLB/Chad Tracy: Game article with Video links
arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com

Tracy shining with Diamondbacks- Hits first Major League homer
Washington (NC) Daily News

SpeechEasy inventors, ECU clash over copyrights
Greenville Daily Reflector

April 27, 2004

From ecupirates.com
-Three Pirates Sign Free Agent NFL Contracts
-Adrienne Millican Recieves NCAA East Regional Bid

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirate baseball team continues to climb rankings
-NFL inks trio of Pirates

ECU's Duckett among 13 Panthers' free-agent signees
New Bern Sun-Journal

Pirates' D-lineman tries to make squad
Washington Daily News

From Baseball America
-College Weekend Wrapup
-College Top 25

ECU wins 16th straight in dramatic style
Kinston Free Press

Area golf teams make regional
Raleigh News & Observer

April 26, 2004

Al Myatt: View from the East - 04.26
� Ravens come through in clutch for Rimpf
Bonesville.net

Miners fund ambitions the old-fashioned way - 04.26
Bonesville.net

Nuggets: Notes from ECU and beyond - 04.26
Bonesville.net

Baseball: East Carolina 5, Louisville 4 - 04.26
Bonesville.net

Conference USA Baseball Standings - 04.26
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Lawhorn's 19th Homer Gives No. 9 ECU, School Record 16th Straight Win
-Rimpf Drafted By Baltimore In Seventh Round
-Softball Completes Sweep Of Saint Louis

ECU sets record for consecutive victories
New Bern Sun-Journal

From the Washington (NC) Daily News
-Washington star heads to Dallas
-Lawhorn's walk-off blast shoots down Cardinals

Lawhorn HR extends ECU streak
Charlotte Observer

Pirates rally for 16th straight win
Raleigh News & Observer

May 2, 2004

From the Anderson Independent
-Tigers fall to Seminoles
-Ole Miss pitcher holds off USC

From the Columbia (SC) The State
-Back from exile- Clemson rebuilding bridge with Ford
-Rebels force rubber match

Big test time for Pack
Durham Herald-Sun

Wachovia has stellar field
Fayetteville Observer

Seahawks� late surge tops Pride
Wilmington Star News

May 1, 2004

NCAA- 8 violations reported by USC
Columbia (SC) The State

From the Greenville (SC) News
-USC reports infractions
-USC whips Ole Miss
-Tigers on the prowl
-Paladins go for No. 7

From the Anderson Independent
-Tigers have a lot riding on FSU game
-Berken not starting against FSU

To NBA or to UNC for J.R. Smith?
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Appalachian State signs basketball recruit
-Panthers open minicamp

UNCW defeats Hofstra
Wilmington Star News

April 30, 2004

From the Charlotte Observer
-NCAA hits academic reform
-Latino brothers buy a share of NBA's Bobcats
-It's nearly time to turn this town over to Tiger
-Panthers open 3-day mini-camp
-`Ericsson' will slowly disappear from stadium

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-NCAA passes 'landmark' reforms
-NCAA board had to take some action
-Non-collegiate hoops games banned

From the Columbia (SC) The State
-USC hopes success in stretch follows midseason trials
-Injury forces Berken to miss more games

From the Anderson Independent
-Clemson pen answering the call
-Armed and Ready

From Greenville (SC) News
-NCAA drops rule
-Campbell turns up heat
-Fans keep Holtz off edge

From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-Vartanian offers Terriers relief
-Reforms OK with Odom

Coach tells Livingston to attend Duke
Durham Herald-Sun

UNC signee's decision soon
Greensboro News-Record

April 29, 2004

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-A new era for Eagles
-You make the call

From the Greensboro News Record
-Coaches glad to see change in scholarships
-Easley proclaims 'Dale Earnhardt Day'

From Greenville (SC) News
-Tigers to face FSU
-USC shuts out Wofford
-Paladins win sixth straight

USC�s McCamie makes short work of Wofford
Columbia (SC) The State

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Woods commits to Wachovia golf
-Smith, McKinney, former ASU players, get calls from pros
-Big Hits- Duke faces losing two key players

Spring races purse- $14 million
Charlotte Observer

Recruiting- Titans sign ex-Trojan
Fayetteville Observer

Dickerson ready to lead NCCU
Raleigh News & Observer

April 28, 2004

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Deng ready for next level
-Life without Luol
-NCCU picks hoops coach
-Wolfpack's Avent to assist U.S. team in Taiwan

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-It's official- Deng will enter draft
-Williams now key for Duke
-NCCU picks new coach
-Avent answers USA Baseball call

Morley quiets VCU, leads Deacs
Charlotte Observer

NFL draft- Locklear surprised by pick
Fayetteville Observer

From the Greenville (SC) News
-Tough sell for Bowden
-Morris knows his job
-Holtz hedges on QB plans
-USC at home today
-Tigers movin' on up
-Paladins go for No. 6

Up for Grabs
Anderson Independent

Wachovia Championship is still waiting on Woods
Winston Salem Journal

April 27, 2004

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Deng entering draft
-14 area players sign deals

From the Charlotte Observer
-Tire Bowl gets mid-week date
-City mourns a young star
-Jacksonville athlete's life is celebrated

Area players sign free-agent contracts
Durham Herald-Sun

WCU's Gaither among free agents to join NFL teams
Winston Salem Journal

From the Greenville (SC) News
-Tiger fans smell blood
-Bowden enjoys the view
-Henry reaches NFL deal
-Making space for fans
-Two ex-USC players go pro
-College baseball report

From the Columbia (SC) The State
-Campbell sparkles vs. Alabama
-Shyatt talks to Virginia about assistant job

April 26, 2004

From the Anderson Independent
-Clemson sweeps N.C. State- Leggett snags 500th win at Clemson
-Pitchers' duel ends in Gamecocks' favor

From the Greenville (SC) News
-Replacing a legend shouldn't be easy
-Leggett gets 500th victory as Clemson coach

From Columbia (SC) The State
-Milestone win for Leggett
-Campbell sparkles vs. Alabama
-GRADING THE PANTHERS

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-UNC powers past Duke to win series
-Rivers Hopes to Get Chargers on Track

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Rivers will 'get after it'
-Cotchery finally gets NFL's call
-It's a long wait for Terry

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Wake Forest's rally against Maryland comes up short
-FIZZLED- Thin Deacs struggling mightily
-Panthers stay focused on passing game in draft

Panthers draft with eyes toward future
Charlotte Observer

Minter has faith in God, Panthers
Fayetteville Observer

May 2, 2004

Baseball Scores from conferenceusa.com
-East Carolina 5, Houston 3
-Southern Miss 5, UAB 14
-Saint Louis 7, Cincinnati 13
-USF 4, Charlotte 1

USM splits with UAB
Hattiesburg American

USF, Charlotte Split C-USA Baseball Doubleheader
Tampa Tribune

Commissioner: 'Now we can move forward'
espn.com

UTEP to join league in 2005
Birmingham News

UNT not in C-USA�snew plans
Denton (TX) Record Chronicle

Conference USA Adds UTEP
conferenceusa.com

Bearcats may get another shot at Illini
Cincinnati Enquirer

From the Orlando Sentinel
-A hotbed for college prospects
-Florida's football recruiting hot spots
-Why football coaches love Florida

Kentucky Derby: Smarty Jones perfect
Louisville Courier Journal

May 1, 2004

From the El Paso Times
-UTEP leaves WAC
-NMSU still can't line up with rival UTEP

UTEP accepts invitation to join C-USA
Dallas News

Asked and answered- UTEP joins C-USA
Orlando Sentinel

Roundup- UTEP accepts C-USA's invitation
Houston Chronicle

Giannini- NCAA reforms right step
Hattiesburg American

Baseball Scores from conferenceusa.com
-Tulane 5, Memphis 2
-TCU 18, Louisville 11
-Saint Louis 7, Cincinnati 5
-East Carolina 11, Houston 10

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-C-USA adds UTEP for '05; 12-team setup complete
-Tulane lefty cools down Tigers

Manzella fixes swing, gets results
New Orleans Times Picayune

USM, UAB rained out
Jackson (MS) Clarion Ledger

From the Huntington (WV) Dispatch
-Conference USA adds UTEP
-Herd, Virginia Tech close to deal

Calipari says Herd, Tigers are ready
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Tampa Tribune
-USF Hoops To Benefit From Scholarship Change
-Bulls Lose Out On Transfer Quarterback

Horse Racing: Derby 130
Louisville Courier Journal

April 30, 2004

UTEP accepts invitation to join Conference USA
El Paso Times

From ConferenceUSA.com
-Baseball Weekend Preview
-C-USA Softball Notebook
-Men's Tennis All-Conference Awards Announced

NCAA Board adopts landmark academic reform package
NCAA.org

NCAA to hold schools more accountable
New Orleans Times Picayune

WAC-ked? C-USA ponders UTEP, La. Tech
ESPN

UTEP to get league news today
El Paso Times

UNT could hear from Conference USA soon
Denton (TX) Record Chronicle

Conference USA presidents to discuss expansion today
Huntington (WV) Dispatch

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-C-USA targets UTEP as member
-Delayed development
-Tiger baseball this weekend
-NCAA toughens grad rates

C-USA set to discuss 12th member
Raleigh News & Observer

WAC has plan in case C-USA strikes again
Ft Worth Star Telegram

Progress-Schwab's health improving
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

From the Birmingham News
-UAB's Anderson near new contract
-COLLEGE BASEBALL NOTEBOOK

AD candidate would build family at USF
St Petersburg Times

From the Tampa Tribune
-Spetman Stresses His Experience In USF Interviews
-Four Questions with Spetman

From the Hattiesburg American
-Former Eagle Yates hooks up with Rams
-Golden Eagles add second baseball signee

Daniels trying RB on for size
Cincinnati Enquirer

April 29, 2004

Baseball Scores from conferenceusa.com
-Charlotte 5, Davidson 4
-Eastern Kentucky 9, Louisville 6
-Cincinnati 8, Miami (Ohio) 14
-Middle Tennessee 8, Memphis 5
-Missouri 3, Saint Louis 0

From ConferenceUSA.com
-Tickets On Sale for Conference USA Baseball Tournament
-Men's Tennis All-Conference Awards Announced
-19 C-USA Free Agents Sign With NFL in First 48 Hours After Draft

UH Baseball journal: Thano thoughts
uhcougars.com

49ers rally past Davidson
Charlotte Observer

Tigers fall to Blue Raiders' hot offense
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Eustachy's wide net pulls in N.Y. forward
Jackson (MS) Clarion Ledger

South Florida Preview
College Football News

From the Dallas Morning News
-'Title' game won't fix mess in BCS
-Humans keep BCS vote

Adams, others headed to UH
Houston Chronicle

From the Hattiesburg American
-Southern Miss nears interview stage for next women's basketball coach
-Southern Miss welcomes first signee of Eustachy era
-Golden Eagles pluck victory from Rebels

April 28, 2004

Baseball Scores from conferenceusa.com
-LSU 9, Tulane 5
-Charlotte 2, Winthrop 17
-Sam Houston State 5, Houston 10
-Middle Tennessee 5, Memphis 10
-UAB 2, Mississippi State 12

Tigers knock off the Green Wave at Superdome
New Orleans Times Picayune

Baseball Falls To LSU, 9-5, Tuesday In Louisiana Superdome
tulanegreenwave.com

Offensive explosion leads LSU past Wave
Baton Rouge Advocate

From the Jackson (NS) Clarion Ledger
-Eagles make it clean sweep
-Golden Eagles pile more pain on reeling Rebels

From the Ft Worth Star Telegram
-TCU has blank look vs. Baylor
-Frogs senior finds success in the slow lane

Homer-happy Cougars punish Sam Houston St.
Houston Chronicle

Tigers' heavy hits throttle Raiders
Memphis Commercial Appeal

From Hattiesburg American
-Pulled bicep muscle sidelines Russum for next scheduled start
-Spiritual rebirth helps USM's Eustachy battle alcoholism

From ConferenceUSA.com
-Women's Tennis All-Conference Awards Announced
-Tulane and TCU Head to NCAA Women's Golf Regionals
-Tulane's Jillian Green Wins Wilma Rudolph Award
-Women's Track and Field Notebook
-C-USA Men's Track and Field Notebook

C-USA officials to discuss membership
Dallas News

South Florida's Selmon Jr. keeps civil lawsuit settled
St Petersburg Times

April 27, 2004

From ConferenceUSA.com
-Baseball Notebook - April 26
-Softball Notebook - April 26

LSU, Tulane to try to break attendance mark in Superdome
Baton Rouge Advocate

Can Tulane-LSU reclaim record?
New Orleans Times Picayune

Eagles going to 'Plan B' against Rebs
Hattiesburg American

Ole Miss, USM need quick fix
Jackson (NS) Clarion Ledger

Profile: Houston QB Kevin Kolb
College Football News

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Traffic violation leads to arrest of U of M's Burks
-U OF M NOTEBOOK
-Call was late, but U of M star still glad
-Northside's McDonald signs to play with UAB

Cards' Sherman, Nord get C-USA honors
Louisville Courier Journal

College baseball notebook- Cold-, warm-weather schools facing showdown
Houston Chronicle

Three finalists so far for USF AD
St Petersburg Times

From the Tampa Tribune
-USF Pares List
-About the finalists
-4 USF Players Sign Free-Agent Contracts

From the Hattiesburg American
-3 Eagles taken in draft
-Tulane grabs rare sweep of Golden Eagles

ABC ready to propose post-BCS playoff game
Boston Globe

April 26, 2004

From conferenceusa.com
-Weekend Baseball Roundup - April 25
-Ten C-USA Players Selected in NFL Draft
-C-USA Softball Weekend Roundup

Baseball Scores from conferenceusa.com
-East Carolina 5, Louisville 4
-Houston 6, Cincinnati 3
-UAB 9, Charlotte 8
-Tulane 9, Southern Miss 7
-Memphis 1, USF 0
-Memphis 7, USF 2

TCU rallies for sixth straight victory
Ft Worth Star Telegram

UH, Sumerlin sweep Cincy
Houston Chronicle

From the Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger
-USM's bullpen no match for Tulane's bats
-Facing reality of alcoholism tough 1st step for Eustachy

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Tulane completes sweep
-Wave standout Moore taken by Vikings
-Losman fits the bill for Buffalo

Call was late, but U of M star still glad
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Reed Is Only Bull Selected In Draft
Tampa Tribune