May 22-23, 2004

Keith LeClair: From The Dugout - 05.23
� 'Old coach' put his mark on program
Bonesville.net

C-USA standings & postseason schedule - 05.23
Bonesville.net

Bonesville Baseball Roundup:
- ECU 11, USM 0 (7 innings) - 05.23
- Southern Miss 6, East Carolina 5 - 05.22

Nuggets:
- Notes from ECU and beyond - 05.23
- Notes from ECU and beyond - 05.22

From the ecupirates.com
-No. 4 Pirates Shut Out No. 12 USM for Second Time, 11-0
-No. 12 USM Edges No. 4 Pirates, 6-5
-Adrienne Millican Finishes Tied For 33rd At NCAA Golf Championships

From the southernmiss.com
-Baseball Drops Series To East Carolina After Losing Third Game 11-0 In Seven Innings
-Baseball Walks To 6-5 Victory Over Nationally-Ranked East Carolina

East Carolina shuts out USM
Biloxi (MS) Sun Herald

East Carolina shuts out USM again
Hattiesburg American

Seventh-ranked Pirates make Eagles walk plank 11-0
Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Diamond Bucs polish off Southern Miss
-Eagles slip past Pirates

From the Washington Daily News
-A 'dream season' for ECU's Mazey
-Pirates clobber Golden Eagles
-ECU gets top seed, plays Wednesday

No. 4 ECU closes out season with win
New Bern Sun-Journal

May 21, 2004

Al Myatt: View from the East - 05.21
� Amazin' Mazey bunch dethrones USM
Bonesville.net

Baseball: East Carolina 9, Southern Miss 0 - 05.21
Bonesville.net

Nuggets: Notes from ECU and beyond - 05.21
Bonesville.net

From the ecupirates.com
-C-USA CHAMPS! Bunn, No. 4 Pirates Shut Out No. 12 USM, 9-0
-Millican Drops To A Tie For 62nd At NCAA Golf Championships

East Carolina upends Southern Miss 9-0
southernmiss.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Q&A with Chad Tracy
-East Carolina captures first C-USA crown

Eagles' title hopes over
Biloxi (MS) Sun Herald

ECU came with mission, and fulfilled it
eagletalk.net

College Weekend Preview
Baseball America

May 20, 2004

Henry Hinton: Henry's Highlights - 05.20
� Gauntlet ahead for matters of the heart
Bonesville.net

Brian Bailey: From the Anchor Desk - 05.20
� 'As The World Turns' in reruns at ECU
Bonesville.net

Nuggets: Notes from ECU and beyond - 05.20
Bonesville.net

ECU's Inspiration
Fayetteville Observer

From the ecupirates.com
-No. 4 ECU Looks for First C-USA Regular Season Title in Hattiesburg
-Millican Tied For 42nd In Lightning Delayed NCAA Golf Championships
-Women's Tennis Signs Local Product

Conference USA Regular-Season Baseball Title Will Be Decided In Hattiesburg This Weekend
southernmiss.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Millican sitting in 42nd at nationals
-Diamond Bucs one win from C-USA crown
-ECU grad wins �Bachelor� hunk�s heart
-Senate OKs heart center bill; House next

Sweep of East Carolina will give USM title
Biloxi (MS) Sun Herald

From the Washington Daily News
-Pirates looking to win title outright
-ECU excited about road trip
-Pirates look to bounce back after loss

Eagles host Pirates tonight
Hattiesburg American

Garrard to have surgery
Florida Times-Union

Jessica B is 'Batchelor' pick
Orange County Register

2 medical units get approval
Winston-Salem Journal

May 19, 2004

ECU's Millican Is Tied For Tenth At NCAA Golf Championships
ecupirates.com

STREAKING- Red-hot East Carolina is hungry for a trip to the College World Series
Winston Salem Journal

ECU stars have been shining
Washington Daily News

Taylor, East Carolina on threshold of Conference USA title
Kinston Free Press

Senate gives tentative OK to heart center
Greenville Daily Reflector

Surgery for Garrard?
Florida Times-Union

Garrard may need surgery
jaguars.com

Will Jessica Bowlin snag the final rose?
Orange County Register

May 18, 2004

Denny O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 189 - 05.18
� Ballard's timeout call a wise move
Bonesville.net

Brakes applied on AD saga - 05.18
Bonesville.net

Nuggets: Notes from ECU and beyond - 05.18
Bonesville.net

Pirate Radio 1250: Live @ 5 Segment - 05.18
� Troy D. & Ellerbe take call on AD hiring process

Pirate Radio 1250: Press Box with Troy Dreyfus - 05.18
� Panelists Brian Bailey, Jim Gentry & Brock Letchworth
Bonesville.net

ECU search still open
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Ballard opts to extend AD
-Pirates reach No. 4

From the Washington Daily News
-Pirates reach No. 4
-TCU downs ECU in C-USA showdown

Pirates up to No. 4 in one baseball poll
New Bern Sun-Journal

College Weekend Wrapup
Baseball America

May 17, 2004

Al Myatt: View from the East - 05.17
� Ballard's first shot appears to be air ball
Bonesville.net

Baseball: Texas Christian 3, East Carolina 1 - 05.17
Bonesville.net

Nuggets: Notes from ECU and beyond - 05.17
Bonesville.net

Adams' Homer Lifts TCU Over No. 5 ECU, 3-1
ecupirates.com

Austin Adams Powers Frogs Past No. 5 East Carolina, 3-1
gofrogs.com

TCU's hurlers shut down ECU's bats
New Bern Sun-Journal

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU title bid placed on hold
-Millican looking forward to NCAA golf finals
-DePaul ousts ECU softball

TCU surprises fifth-ranked East Carolina
Ft Worth Star Telegram

A coach's courage
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Taylor, East Carolina on threshold of Conference USA title
Kinston Free Press (late)

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May 22-23, 2004

Tar Heels avoid sweep by Pack
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Tar Heels mount rally to avoid sweep
-Roundup- Johns Hopkins tops Tar Heels in quarters

From the Greenville (SC) News
-Devils burn Tigers
-Dawgs chomp Gamecocks
-Paladins rip up ETSU
-For love of the game

East goes to the �Dogs
Columbia (SC) The State

From the Winston Salem Journal
-NASCAR: Kenseth avoids crash to win Nextel All-Star Challenge
-Seminoles wrap up sweep of Deacons

NASCAR: $1 million move
Charlotte Observer

May 21, 2004

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Pack pitcher Rogers shuts down Heels
-Smith shuns Tar Heels
-Pieces of past fit for N.C. Hall of Fame
-Duke women drop to third in NCAA golf
-Duke stars come out for Classic

Wolfpack, Rogers too hot for Heels
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Greenville (SC) News
-USC in a Dawg fight
-Clemson smashes Duke
-USC signs Tisby, Trice

North Carolina Football Preview
FoxSports.com

Clemson gets off the mat
Columbia (SC) The State

Racing a part of Charlotte experience
Charlotte Observer

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Magic would like more diversity in NASCAR
-All-Star qualifying is tonight; Johnson all business in N.C.
-ON SOLID GROUND- Bowden's worries are a thing of the past

May 20, 2004

After rough month, Clemson prepares for tough road ahead to keep dream of hosting a regional alive
Anderson Independent

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-From Horns to Heels
-TV deals add to ACC pot
-N.C. Sports Hall of Fame to induct nine

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Wolfpack duo a mound of trouble for opposition
-ACC completes another pass
-Beard- The New kid in town

From the Greensboro News-Record
-TV deal reached for ACC football
-Ex-Duke star ready for the Hall

From Columbia (SC) The State
-USC sweats out victory No. 40
-Tigers freshmen up to the task

From the Greenville (SC) News
-Pearce, USC nails Wofford
-Duke awaits Tigers
-Stars to shine Saturday

'Magic in the air' not enough for Terriers
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

UNCW's road to Omaha goes through CAA tourney
Wilmington Star-News

May 19, 2004

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Jensen's four hits spark Pack's win
-Future is now for UNC freshmen
-Pack is running down a dream

N. Carolina holds down Davidson
Charlotte Observer

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-ACC, JP seal football TV deal
-Pack could be better without Rivers if ...

From the Columbia (SC) The State
-USC likes its chance of hosting regional
-GAMECOCKS VS. TERRIERS
-NCAA Golf: Can these guys do it again?

Wofford visits USC today
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Buckner back for USC
Greenville (SC) News

From the Greensboro News-Record
-5/8 rule's demise aids rebuilding for some
-New stadium's future looking up
-UNCG adds forward to '04 recruiting class

May 18, 2004

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Son of ECU Star Baker: College coaches beating paths to doors of football standouts
-Haas- Diploma and Divot

From the Columbia (SC) The State
-Baseball: Rankings add to fans� confusion
-Auburn, Duke top Citadel�s football slate
-Two former Clemson players die in plane crash

Thad Mumau: Duke and North Carolina in a similar situation
Fayetteville Observer

Top Duke player in the NBA?
Durham Herald Sun

Holtz talks about 'progress'
Spartanburg (SC) Herald-Journal

From the Greenville (SC) News
-A Ring Tigers can a-Ford
-McCann earns national honor
-Poole's in the swing

Bobcats getting veteran for TV
Charlotte Observer

May 17, 2004

From theACC.com
-Yellow Jackets Complete Sweep With 8-4 Win Over #20 Clemson Sunday
-Miller, Tar Heels Blank No. 2 Miami, 2-0
-Florida State Defeats Duke, 6-3, on Senior Day in Tallahassee

From the Columbia (SC) The State
-Hitting their stride
-Jackets complete sweep of Tigers

Jackets sweep Tigers
Anderson Independent

From the Durham Herald Sun
-North Carolina 2, Miami 0
-Florida St. 6, Duke 3

Sweep of Vols wakes USC's title hopes
Greenville (SC) News

Powell, Campbell power USC to sweep
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

MOORE & BETTER- Wake Forest freshman has arrived
Winston Salem Journal

Wake Forest Football Preview
FoxSports.com

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May 22-23, 2004

From conferenceusa.com
-East Carolina Will Be No. 1 Seed at C-USA Baseball Tournament
-C-USA Softball in the NCAA Championship
-TCU Men�s Golf Team Advances To NCAA Championship

CARDS WIN! CARDS WIN!!
uoflsports.com

From the St Petersburg Times
-Louisville denies USF trip to C-USA tourney
-Woolard's roots reveal respect

From the Tampa Tribune
-USF Rally Falls One Run Short
-Loss Keeps USF Out Of C-USA Tournament

Eagles promise to be a C-USA threat
Biloxi (MS) Sun Herald

From the Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger
-Backslidden USM needs rebound against Memphis in C-USA tourney
-Judging class senseless, says Eustachy

Southern Miss outfielder pops question on the field
Hattiesburg American

From the Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger
-TU clinches 2nd seed in Conference tourney
-Houston heats up with perfect timing
-Rice debating pros, cons of football

Tulane rediscovers power, topples UH
Houston Chronicle

TCU enters postseason feeling good
Ft Worth Star Telegram

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
-UC's grand new education vision
-UC's newest mainstay

Bearcats bring life's lessons
The Western Star

May 21, 2004

From conferenceusa.com
-East Carolina Wins First C-USA Regular Season Baseball Championship
-East Carolina 9, Southern Miss 0
-USF 9, Louisville 5
-Memphis 6, Saint Louis 4
-Houston 3, Tulane 2
-Cincinnati 3, UAB 14
-C-USA In Thursday's NCAA Softball Championship

49ers Drop Road Contest to Horned Frogs
charlotte49ers.com

TCU ace delivers
Ft Worth Star Telegram

From the Houston Chronicle
-Houston heats up with perfect timing
-UH faces elimination game after 4-2 loss in softball

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
-ESPN to show UK vs. U of L
-WHAS-11 gets telecast rights to U of L

Anderson signs new five-year contract
Birmingham News

Mike Price: Instant replay
Memphis Commercial Appeal

From the Tampa Tribune
-'Noles, Bulls Advance With Shutouts
-Pahokee Center Signs To Play Basketball For USF

May 20, 2004

From conferenceusa.com
-Conference USA Having Productive Spring Meetings
-C-USA Baseball Notebook
-Lightning Delays Second Round of NCAA Women's Golf Championships

C-USA taking time on moves
New Orleans Times Picayune

Cougars' Papavasiliou wraps up career with distinction, chance at milestone
Houston Chronicle

Opening Day dreams
Cincinnati Post

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Memphis gains slight edge for C-USA division decision
-Tigers to handle last series with care
-Central Florida happy to have O'Leary in fold

Price says he's happy, healthy at UTEP
Birmingham News

Cal Football Game Selected For Thursday Night ESPN
southernmiss.com

Professor will lead SLU's search for AD
St Louis Post Dispatch

USF Softball Coach Frustrated With Old Facilities
Tampa Tribune

May 19, 2004

Graduation tops C-USA meetings
Houston Chronicle

From the Orlando Sentinel
-Midweek games likely to increase for C-USA
-C-USA may make decision on divisions

From conferenceusa.com
-Cincinnati 5, Akron 1
-Memphis 9, Tennessee-Martin 2
-Sam Houston State 7, TCU 3
-Samford 4, UAB 16

Southern Miss-UNO Baseball Finale Cancelled
southernmiss.com

Blazers explode in sixth
Birmingham News

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
-New UC field a big hit with baseball team
-Photos of the new stadium
-Next up for UC: Soccer/track
-Varsity Village map   (930k PDF file; pan & zoom)

Bulls lose possible starter at safety
St Petersburg Times

USF Loses Depth In Defensive Backfield
Tampa Tribune

From the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
-Plea-Alum makes offer for Warriors
-Nickname flap needn't have taken flight
-Nickname- MU rejects money, not debate

Campbell assistant will coach Lady Tiger golf
Memphis Commercial Appeal

TCU INSIDER: Golf team looks to past to focus on the present
Ft Worth Star Telegram

Softball: USM glad season isn't over
Hattiesburg American

NCAA bid stunned, thrilled Cardinals
Louisville Courier-Journal

Former SLU soccer star dies
St Louis Post Dispatch

May 18, 2004

Baseball Notebook
conferenceusa.com

From SouthernMiss.com
-Southern Miss Baseball Travels to New Orleans On Tuesday For Final Non-Conference Game
-Baseball Ranked As High As No. 12 In Latest Polls

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-C-USA schools deal with change
-Tulane's Bogusevic honored
-SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI AT UNO

U of L commits to practice facility
Louisville Courier Journal

Expanded C-USA open for business
Orlando Sentinel

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Old C-USA members meet league newbies
-C-USA NOTEBOOK

Superdome is losing turf, but it's gaining Momentum
New Orleans Times Picayune

USF AD On Gambling Task Force
Tampa Tribune

May 17, 2004

Baseball scores from conferenceusa.com
-TCU 3, East Carolina 1
-Southern Miss 12, Charlotte 11
-Saint Louis 9, Tulane 13
-USF 8, UAB 3
-Houston 8, Louisville 4
-Memphis 5, Cincinnati 4

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-C-USA reps convene today to weigh future
-Tigers top 'Cats, clinch C-USA bid

Rebs lead SEC; USM nears top in C-USA
Biloxi (MS) Sun-Herald

Bogusevic beats Billikens
New Orleans Times Picayune

From the Houston Chronicle
-Johnson homers twice as UH tops Louisville
-UH gets softball invitation

From conferenceusa.com
-DePaul Wins C-USA Softball Championship
-TCU Advances to NCAA Men's Tennis Round of 16

2004 Football previews from FoxSports.com
-Houston Preview
-Cincinnati Preview
-South Florida Preview
-UCF Preview
-Tulsa Preview
-UTEP Preview

Bearcats- Dantonio, Huggins highly paid
Cincinnati Enquirer

Ex-Cardinals' QB sold on medical sales
Louisville Courier-Journal