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October 23, 2005
Mother-in-Law Day
From
Bonesville.net
-Game Center:
Memphis 27, East Carolina 24 - 10.23
-BVL:
Rout became horserace after tardy adjustment - 10.23
-AP:
Pirates can't catch runaway Williams - 10.23
-BVL:
ECU-Memphis Box Score & Statistics - 10.23
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond - 10.23
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Conference USA Standings and Scoreboard
From
ecupirates.com
-East
Carolina Falls Short Against Memphis, 27-24
-Lady
Pirate's Freshmen Lene Krog Tied For Second At Taco Bell Invitational
-Swimming
And Diving Sweeps Davidson In Dual Meet
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Tigers
claw past Pirates
These Tigers changed their stripes somewhat Saturday afternoon, but
had enough claw to paw out of their own stadium on homecoming.
-Pirates
give up on run in second half
It seemed rather a bold move when East Carolina coach Skip Holtz
decided to stop running the football in the second half of Saturday's
narrow 27-24 loss to Memphis.
-The
Sideline Report- ECU at Memphis
Memphis Slips Past East Carolina, 27-24
gotigersgo.com
Pirates run out of time
The East Carolina Pirates were knocked into misery Saturday after
having their electrifying comeback unplugged by a facemask penalty
Raleigh News & Observer
Memphis ends ECU win streak
Williams rushes for 226 yards for Tigers
Winston Salem Journal
Pirates have stong showing in Memphis; Tigers edge out victory
DeAngelo Williams rushed for 226 yards and two touchdowns Saturday
to lead Memphis to a 27-24 victory over East Carolina.
Washington Daily News
Upcoming road games will test UCF's progress
... Next up comes East Carolina in Greenville, NC After a Nov. 5
homecoming date with Houston, UCF finishes with consecutive trips to UAB
(Nov. 12) and Rice
Orlando Sentinel
From the Memphis
Commercial Appeal
-Pretty?
Try pretty good
Oh, sure, it wasn't pretty. There were frustrating offensive
breakdowns, penalties, missed field goals and defensive lapses here and
there.
-DeAngelo
carries on, and Tigers' hopes live on
Memphis ran 77 offensive plays. Williams carried or caught the ball
on 40 of them.
-Defense
looking like a hit
Tigers' first-half performance draws applause from West
-Memphis
postgame
Game Changer: Memphis facing
third-and-5 from the ECU 12, a reverse to Joseph Doss appeared to be
stopped for a 4-yard loss. But ECU linebacker Richard Koonce was called
for a facemask penalty near the end of the play, giving the Tigers a
first-and-goal from the 7.
October 22, 2005
Pirate Gameday
From
Bonesville.net
-Cherunbini:
Reggie Pinkney PTM Sidebar - 10.22
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Pinkney family: Like father, like sons
 BVL
Audio:
In Reggie Pinkney's words - 10.22
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond - 10.22
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C-USA Football Standings, Scores &
Schedule
WNCT:
Talk of the Town (guest Dr. Steve Ballard) - 10.22
Football Gameday
ECU @ Memphis
Saturday October 22nd, 3:30pm EST
Memphis, TN
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Pirates hope to tame tenacious Tiger
Today, the 107th-ranked rush defense of East Carolina has the task
to stop the man who is already the No. 1 rusher in the country.
The Washington Daily News
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Unflappable
Pinkney putting up big numbers
As quietly as he can, James Pinkney keeps beating the odds on a
daily basis, favorite day being Saturday.
-ECU's
task- Caging the top tiger
It's pretty tough to overstate the abilities of DeAngelo Williams.
ECU's chances hinge on stopping Williams
East Carolina's task in today's Conference USA game at Memphis is a
tall order
Winston Salem Journal
From the New
Bern Sun Journal
-Pirates
head to Memphis on the hunt for Tigers
With two-straight Conference USA wins under their belts, the East
Carolina Pirates look to make it three today when they travel to Memphis
to take on the Tigers.
-Catching
On
When wide receiver Phillip Henry joined the East Carolina
University football team as a walk-on last fall, he didn't register into
the former coach John Thompson's staff's offensive plans.
Pirates enter unfamiliar territory at Memphis today
For the majority of the past three years, East Carolina has entered
a game looking to snap a losing streak, but today in Memphis the tables
have been turned.
Kinston Free Press
From the Memphis
Commercial Appeal
-Still
in the running
Few would have given East Carolina much of an opportunity to be in
the hunt for Conference USA's East Division title earlier this month.
-Tigers
vs. East Carolina- Who has the edge?
-Tigers
vs. East Carolina, the lineup
East Carolina at Memphis
Raleigh News & Observer
Pirates will try to avoid the Tiger blues
ECU goes for third straight in Memphis
The East Carolinian
From
ecupirates.com
-Pirate
Volleyball Knocks Off Rice In A Five-Game Battle
-Howell
Leads Women's Soccer To 3-2 Win Over Tulsa
-Lady
Pirate Golf Tied For Eighth After First Round At Taco Bell
Intercollegiate |
Live Scoring
-Men's
Soccer Games Against UCF And Florida International Have Been Postponed
October 21, 2005
From
Bonesville.net
-Sammy Batten:
Football Recruiting Report - 10.21
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Once-slight Stallion grows into thoroughbred
-O'Brien:
Pirate Notebook No. 256 - 10.21
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Thinking about the 'B' word may be in order
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond - 10.21
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ECU injury report a mixed bag for U of M game
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NCAA tinkers with experimental basketball rules
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C-USA Football Standings, Scores &
Schedule
WNCT:
Talk of the Town with Henry Hinton - 10.21
WNCT:
Pirate Talk with Denny O'Brien - 10.21
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU's
rotation at cornerback working nicely
East Carolina's cornerbacks have routinely shifted in and out of
the team's starter and second-string roles this season, but you won't
hear any gripes from them about playing time.
-Pirates,
Wolfpack adding two more games in future
It looks like the East Carolina and North Carolina State football
teams will become quite familiar with each other over the next decade.
-UM's
West adds option with Avery
The host Tigers are hoping running back DeAngelo Williams won't be
the only one tearing holes in the Pirates' defense inside the Liberty
Bowl.
From the New
Bern Sun Journal
-Reynolds
gets offer from ECU
New Bern senior Daryl Reynolds received his first Division-I
scholarship offer last week
-Pirates
DBs becoming an on-field force
East Carolina has one of the nation's best defenses against the
pass, and the players give much of the credit to secondary coach Rick
Smith.
Tiger displays flashes of glory
Tale of tape shows Avery has skills to succeed at QB
Memphis Commercial Appeal
From the Winston
Salem Journal (AP)
-Pirates
travel to Memphis seeking third straight win
It's been awhile since East Carolina was on a winning streak. Four
years to be exact.
-Pirates,
Wolfpack to meet more often
Tigers Set to Host Pirates at 2:30 p.m. (CST) on Saturday
Homecoming game with ECU to be broadcast by CSTV.
gotigersgo.com
October 20, 2005
Mickey Mantle's Birthday
From
Bonesville.net
-Myatt:
View From The 'ville - 10.20
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Holtz: Back-to-back wins no reason for elation
-BVL:
Updated ECU football recruiting thumbnails - 10.20
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond - 10.20
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Storm-weary Tulane blown off course again
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Video company repents for N.C. State incident
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C-USA Football Standings, Scores &
Schedule
WNCT:
Talk of the
Town - 10.20
WNCT:
Chalkboard Chat: Logan, Steele & Hinton - 10.20
From the Raleigh
News & Observer
-State
to add two games with ECU
Teams to meet six times in 10 years.
-.500
OK, but ECU has higher goals
Shedding pain of losses is a priority.
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Moving
toward finesse
As teams take to the uncharted waters of the realigned conference
this season, many of the league's coaches are expecting those guys � the
smallest on the court � to make the biggest impact.
-ECU
sending desks to Mississippi cities
Wicked Williams
One of the worst kept secrets around the University of Memphis
campus is just how talented running back DeAngelo Williams is.
New Bern Sun Journal
2-man line pays off for Tiger 'D'
During the University of Memphis's 35-20 Conference USA victory
last weekend at Houston, Marcus West and LaVale Washington stood out.
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Lady Pirate Soccer Falls To Memphis In Overtime, 2-1
Women's soccer team dropped its fourth Conference USA match of the
season
ecupirates.com
Falcons' Coleman enjoys being a bird of prey
The 6-2, 285-pound Coleman set a school record at East Carolina with
39 sacks and was drafted in the fifth round in 1999 by the Oakland
Raiders.
USA Today
Storm Sign Gramatica, Troth
... Troth a 6-foot-5, 240-pound native of Charlotte, North Carolina
began his collegiate career at East Carolina University and then
transferred to Liberty ...
OurSports Central
October 19, 2005
Evaluate Your Life Day
From
Bonesville.net
-BVL:
Tigers figure to be class of new-look C-USA - 10.19
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond - 10.19
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Southern Miss star receiver lost for season
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C-USA Football Standings, Scores &
Schedule
WNCT:
Talk of the
Town - 10.19
WNCT:
Tuesday Tailgate - 10.19
Men's Golf Runs Away With Pirate Fall Intercollegiate Titles
Pirates claim their first tournament title of the 2005 season
ecupirates.com
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU
picked to finish 10th
Preseason polls are almost never completely accurate.
-Pirates
take aim at Tigers' pass defense
Aundrae Allison knows games aren't played on paper. He's also good
at making sure they aren't played on bulletin boards either.
-International
basketball trip could be in Pirates' future
More and more college basketball coaches are taking their teams out
of the country during the offseason in an attempt to hone their squad's
skills on the court and its camaraderie off of it.
-East
Carolina sweeps swim meet
East Carolina swept a pair of dual swim meets from the College of
Charleston
ECU defensive end to have MRI on shoulder
East Carolina starting defensive end Marcus Hands missed practice
Tuesday and is scheduled to undergo an MRI exam today on his left
shoulder, which he said he dislocated last week in practice.
Raleigh News & Observer
Pirates making waves in shallow C-USA
The East Carolina football team passed the midway point of the
season last Saturday and is sitting in good position to qualify for a
postseason bowl.
New Bern Sun Journal
Holtz, ECU preparing for unpredictable Memphis
East Carolina has been on top of the world the past two weeks
because of its modest winning streak.
Winston Salem Journal
From the Memphis
Commercial Appeal
-Slew
of injuries leaves Tigers thin, but full of fight
To gain some perspective on the injury bug that has bitten the
University of Memphis football team this season, flash back not to the
first offensive series of the season -- when the Tigers lost starting
quarterback Patrick Byrne -- but to last weekend's Conference USA game
at Houston.
-Despite
problems, no changes forthcoming in kicking game
Pirates will be tested on both sides of ball at Memphis
Washington Daily News
From the Kinston
Free Press
-Mid-term
report card for Pirates
East Carolina has already erased some bad memories under first-year
head coach Skip Holtz.
-Improved
rush defense needed
East Carolina enters Saturday's game at Memphis ranked 107th out of
117 Division I teams
-C-USA
coaches pick ECU to finish 10th
Led by Conference USA preseason player of the year selection Rodney
Carney, the Memphis Tigers were tabbed as the preseason favorite to win
the 2005-06 C-USA regular-season crown in the coaches' poll.
October 18, 2005
Sukkot
From
Bonesville.net
-Bailey:
From The Anchor Desk - 10.18
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Conquering the 'Big D'
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond - 10.18
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Pick artist Parker reinforces ECU's renaissance
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Conference USA Standings, Scores &
Schedule
WNCT:
Talk of the
Town with Henry Hinton - 10.18
WNCT:
Holtz
press conference - 10.18
WNCT:
Bailey Show; guest Rick Smith - 10.18
From
ecupirates.com
-Parker
Earns Weekly Conference USA Honors
junior free safety Pierre Parker was named Conference USA Defensive
Player-of-the-Week
-Weekly
Press Luncheon Quotes
Coach Holtz addressed members of the media prior to this week's game
against Conference USA match up with Memphis.
-"Minges
Madness" Set For Friday Night, Oct. 21
The night will feature a variety of contests for students to compete
in and performances by the ECU dance team and cheerleaders
-Men's
Golf Leads Pirate Fall Intercollegiate Heading Into Final Round
| Live Leader Board
Scoring
Safety in numbers
"We've got three starters right now at safety...Pierre Parker is
playing at that level, Zach Baker was playing great before his injury
and Kyle Chase has been handed the torch and is running with it."
Greenville Daily Reflector
Holtz- Pirates need to handle winning
It has been almost four years since the East Carolina football team
was able to celebrate back-to-back wins.
New Bern Sun Journal
East Carolina
Tries To Build On Two-Game Winning Streak
East Carolina finally has a winning streak. Just as importantly, one
of the victories came on the road. Now, the Pirates must try to build
on this success, something none of the players in the program has
experience doing.
WRAL.com
Nick Schnabel Named To Army Baseball Staff
A 2000 graduate of East Carolina University where he lettered twice
as the Pirates' starting second baseman, Schnabel spent last season as
an assistant coach ...
cstv.com
October 17, 2005
National Boss Day
From
Bonesville.net
-Hinton:
Henry's Highlights - 10.17
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Football program on cusp of big season
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond - 10.17
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Conference USA Standings, Scores & Schedule
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College Football Headliners: Stars &
Storylines
From
ecupirates.com
-Men's
Soccer Falls To Kentucky In C-USA Clash
East Carolina dropped its fifth Conference USA match of the season
-Volleyball
Drops Second Straight With A 3-2 Loss At UAB
ECU learns how to celebrate outside of Dowdy-Ficklen
After East Carolina won its second game in a row Saturday � that's
like a tongue twister after not happening for four years...
Greenville Daily Reflector
Mistakes cost Mustangs in 24-17 loss
SMU coach Phil Bennett said Saturday's 24-17 Conference USA loss to
East Carolina was disappointing.
Dallas Morning News |
October 23, 2005
From the Durham
Herald-Sun
-Bright
spots not enough for Devils
The Wallace Wade Stadium scoreboard spoke of another lopsided Duke
loss.
-Tar Heels
win a strange one
The score was appropriate for baseball. The most memorable kick of
the day came courtesy of a wide receiver. And a holding penalty against
one team turned out to cost the other a chance to win.
Fight for a finish Wake Forest beats N.C. State
With finishing plays by its offense, defense and punter, Wake beat
N.C. State 27-19 before an overflow crowd of 33,316.
Greensboro News Record
From the Raleigh
News & Observer
-Pack
quarterbacks can't pass the test -- again
When he played linebacker for N.C. State, Chuck Amato badly wanted
to get the quarterback, but as a coach he might want to get one even
more.
-Tar
Heels defy logic yet again
Go figure, huh? Here we have a 3-3 North Carolina football team that
so far this season
From the Winston
Salem Journal
-Faux
Pas- Trickery pays no profit
A fake punt by NC State didn't fool Smith or many others among the
33,316 witnesses.
-Deacs
break up Pack
WFU has late answer for win over N.C. State
From the
Greenville (SC) News
-Tigers
pile on the points against Owls
Bowden said he might be more inclined to do cartwheels if the Tigers
had dropped 65 on Temple.
-USC
stops Vandy, loses Newton
Newton, who played quarterback, tailback and wide receiver, had 134
yards total offense, rushing for 80 rushing.
-Furman
rolls past Elon
Paladins delivered their first blowout of the season
From the
Anderson Independent
-Gamecocks
top Vanderbilt
-Newton's
injury puts damper on USC win
South Carolina football fans left Williams-Brice Stadium with
exuberance Saturday night, celebrating an exciting final-minute victory
over Vanderbilt. But by the time they got home, many probably felt like
crying.
-Tigers
get an easy one
From the
Columbia (SC) The State
-Joy
and pain
USC rallies to beat Vandy, but loses Newton for year
-Temple
desecrated
Clemson routs woeful Owls by 30 points, but Bowden not quite
satisfied
-Bulldogs
squander early success
Hampton rallies to nip S.C. State in a battle for MEAC surpemacy
Mountaineers dog Wofford
Appalachian State made fun of the mascot and didn't treat the
football team much better.
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
October 22, 2005
From the Raleigh
News & Observer
-Support
system
College football cooks when fans get fired up, but school officials
want some decorum too.
-N.C.'s
bowl string fraying
The last time the state of North Carolina didn't have at least one
of its five Division I-A football teams playing in a bowl game was 1987.
-Fans
can be funny, too
While Wake Forest is hoping its fans treat N.C. State fans and
players with respect today, the Deacons players are still chuckling over
some comments from last Saturday's game at Boston College.
From the Durham
Herald-Sun
-Pack, Deacs
both need a win today
Chuck Amato and his N.C. State football team are going to try to
turn negatives into positives when they take the field today against
Wake Forest.
-Cavaliers,
Tar Heels on opposite ends of emotional spectrum
No. 23 Virginia is coming off its biggest win of the season, a
26-21 victory over Florida State last week that knocked the Seminoles
from the ranks of college football's unbeaten. North Carolina last
played Oct. 8, giving up the most points in school history in a 69-14
loss at Louisville.
-Devils
hoping they can hang with Seminoles
Defensive tackle Eli Nichols has logged countless Saturdays at
college football games, and the count started well before Nichols played
his first game at Duke.
-Paulus lines
up at QB for Duke, sort of
Duke freshman point guard Greg Paulus recently was spotted with a
football in his hand -- as were his other basketball teammates.
From the Winston
Salem Journal
-Deacons,
Wolfpack in dire need of a win
Bowl hopes, winning record at stake at Groves Stadium today
-Blue
Devils' youngsters struggling
Duke is once again playing a large number of first-year players
because of depth problems
-Another
Saturday, another big game for ASU
Apps in four-way tie for first as they play at Wofford today
-NASCAR
Notebook
Stewart captures pole for Martinsville race
College football predictions
Fayetteville Observer
Football deadline nears at ODU
The consultant�s report as to whether Hampton Roads would support
Old Dominion University football should arrive within the month.
The Virginian Pilot
Wolfpack's talent not enough to fill in gaps
Just how talented is the Wolfpack?
Greensboro News Record
USC,
Vandy keep bowl hopes alive
Today�s USC-Vanderbilt matchup might be the most important game
this season for either school.
Columbia (SC) The State
From the
Greenville (SC) News
-USC
still looking for answers
South Carolina heads into the second half of the season today
against Vanderbilt with almost --but not quite -- as many questions as
the Gamecocks had at the start of the season.
-Paladins
know Elon is pesky
Homecoming foe seeking 1st SoCon win
Clemson looks to come out strong against owls
On one sideline, there will be a 3-3 team, one that has not lived
up to high expectations that surpassed young faces and new coordinators.
Anderson Independent
October 21, 2005
Wolfpack fans not ready to push the panic button
Ex-USC player takes stand, describes theft
Fayetteville Observer
Tigers at critical juncture
Admit it, Tiger Nation. In August, you'd have been relieved with a
3-3 record.
Greenville (SC) News
From the Raleigh
News & Observer
-D-I
move on NCCU minds
Board of Trustees to meet Tuesday.
-Barclay
isn't rushing for record
Wake Forest senior needs 230 yards.
-ACC
offenses off target
With about half of the football season gone, the ACC has no great
offensive team and there's no clear-cut leader for best offensive
player.
From the Durham
Herald-Sun
-Backup center
is done after shoulder surgery
Ex-USC player takes stand, describes theft
-No nevers,
just some very hards
Florida State plays at Duke on Saturday, and the Blue Devils never
have beaten the Seminoles...Never is a cruel word.
From the
Columbia (SC) The State
-Plea
deal ends Thompson case
As jury deliberations stretch into evening, ex-USC player reaches
deal with prosecutors
-Painful
truth- Owls aren�t worth a hoot
Temple�s 2005 football season has been dubbed �the perfect storm� on
the university�s Philadelphia campus because of the elements that
conspired to produce zero wins in seven games.
From the Winston
Salem Journal
-A
Sound Investment- Jim Grobe made the right decision when he offered a
scholarship to kicker Sam Swank
As happy as Coach Jim Grobe of Wake Forest is with the performance
of freshman kicker Sam Swank, he's even more relieved.
-Growing
Pains- Trent Strickland will try to be this season's version of Josh
Howard for WFU
-State's
defensive woes start on line
Junior McCargo says his unit expects to play better Saturday against
Wake Forest
-Hokies
romp past Terps
Vick sparks unbeaten Virginia Tech to rout of Maryland 28-9
Charlotte 49ers launch a new chapter
Midnight Madness at Halton Arena
Charlotte Observer
October 20, 2005
From the
Greensboro News Record
-Tough
call- Football or yard work?
Here in the Old North State, where seasons are separated by crop
rotation and beach traffic, we pause four times a year and ponder what
comes next.
-Deacs'
Randolph out for Saturday's game
-Deacons
game moved in the wake of Wilma
From the Winston
Salem Journal
-Mauk
to start at QB vs. Pack
Sprained ankle will sideline Randolph for Saturday's game
-WFU
vs. Miami on Nov. 12
-Holman
is finally back on the field
His college career started at Maryland in 2001 and will end at WSSU
in 2006
From the
Columbia (SC) The State
-Thompson-
�It was all fun and games�
Ex-USC player takes stand, describes thefts as a prank; Mainord
contradicts teammate
-BCS
in position to snub SEC, again
From the Raleigh
News & Observer
-Wolfpack's
defensive line an enigma
Experienced unit struggles as opponents adjust, scheme.
-Fowler-
Setbacks tough, but Amato will bounce back
Experienced unit struggles as opponents adjust, scheme.
-Eggs,
bacon and bonding
UNC-CH back keeps his linemen fed.
From the Durham
Herald-Sun
-Duke's
Alexander keeps strange mementos
Football players often leave an item in their lockers that inspires
them ...
-Savvy,
dedication breed success for UNC-CH's Browning
Ken Browning has remained on UNC-CH's staff through three coaching
changes.
Big Four Ranking Pretty Low
Duke, North Carolina, N.C. State and Wake Forest are a combined
7-17, and some telling reasons can be found in the ACC's statistical
rankings.
Wilmington Star News
October 19, 2005
From the Winston
Salem Journal
-On
the Defensive
N.C. State's once-vaunted defense facing tough challenge against
run-oriented WFU
-Deacons'
Randolph may be sidelined
Senior has sprained ankle; WFU may start Mauk at QB Saturday against
N.C. State
-SOCON
Notebook
Freshman Hennessee boosts ASU's rushing
-Appalachian's
Moore is still wary of Wofford
From the Durham
Herald-Sun
-QB play key
to UNC-UVa
-Pollock could
return after injury rehab
Testimony- Partying preceded burglary
Ex-USC player Thompson, teammates drank, visited strip club on
night in question
Columbia (SC) The State
Tar Heels recover from blowout during bye
The Tar Heels hope that, coming off their 69-14 disintegration Oct.
8 at Louisville, the time off will help them regroup
Greensboro News Record
From the Raleigh
News & Observer
-BC
loss isn't only headache for Wake
Demon Deacons might be without starting QB Randolph for N.C. State
game.
-Sanders
knows about disasters
UNC assistant applies life lessons after defensive meltdown at
Louisville.
-Davis
to remain as starting QB
Status quo for Wolfpack against Deacs.
-Nelson
in the middle of it all
Duke's lone sophomore eyes bigger role.
-Pollock
turns his focus from rehab to record pursuit
Heels senior nears receptions mark.
From the
Greenville (SC) News
-Tigers
want to win -- period
Clemson favored by 37 points, but not taking winless Temple for
granted
-USC
eyes route to a bowl bid
USC has won five straight against the Commodores
ODU planning major makeover of athletics offices and facilities
The Virginian Pilot
49ers recruit dominates top players
Michael Beasley, the highly touted high school junior who's
committed to play basketball for the Charlotte 49ers, is the real thing.
Charlotte Observer
October 18, 2005
From the Durham
Herald-Sun
-Amato says
biggest concern is on the horizon- Wake Forest
Amato, whose Wolfpack (2-3, 1-3 ACC) faces what can fairly be
described as a must-win game Saturday
-Freshmen
seeing time at Duke
Duke coach Ted Roof understands that featuring freshmen on the
football field can be hazardous to your health
-Hokies are
class of the new ACC
Between Oct. 20 and Nov. 26, the fate of Virginia Tech's football
season will be determined by many things.
N.C. State AD urges angry fans to stay loyal
It was the audience that saw the game live at Carter-Finley Stadium
that concerned Fowler, and moved him to write the letter.
Greensboro News-Record
From the Raleigh
News & Observer
-N.C.
State's bowl hopes shrinking
Amato telling players to take it 'one practice at a time'.
-Duke
backup QB out
Schneider has internal injuries.
-NBA:
Hodge being investigated
Police get sexual assault complaint.
Amato says Wolfpack working to improve
N.C. State is getting ready to play Wake Forest amid much grumbling
from fans
Winston Salem Journal
Roof tries to simplify issues with Blue Devils' program
"Our small margin for error," he said Monday. "Four or five plays
during the course of the game that really decided the outcome."
Kinston Free Press
'Get it done against the run'
University of South Carolina co-defensive coordinator John Thompson
has been singing a familiar tune since the start of the season
Greenville (SC) News
Thompson trial jury seated
Opening arguments in case involving ex-USC player are scheduled for
today Opening arguments in the trial of former USC football player Moe
Thompson will start this morning at the Richland County courthouse.
Columbia (SC) The State
October 17, 2005
Tigers' focus now moves to bowl hopes
Clemson knows it has no shot at an ACC championship. Boston College
and Florida State have pulled away in the Atlantic Division standings...
Anderson Independent
Timing is everything for Nix, USC's defense
Tyrone Nix is anything but your normal football coach.
Greenville (SC) News
From the Winston
Salem Journal
-Boston
College rally took only 3 1/2 minutes
They say misery deserves company, and Duke's 3
-Revival-
Apps singing different tune in '05
So much for
saving face
... ourselves on the path of finishing 4-7, which makes us question
our planned victory against what we thought was a lesser opponent,
Southern Miss for Homecoming ...
The North Carolina State Technician
From the Durham
Herald-Sun
-Top power
forward Wright commits to Heels
-NASCAR: Lowe's
Race Turns Into Dangerous Debacle
-NFL:
Carolina's Delhomme, Morgan and Peppers injured
-NBA: Felton
has a winning attitude
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October 23, 2005
Saturday Football Roundup
Memphis RB DeAngelo Williams and Tulsa TE Garrett Mills were each
honored as mid-season All-Americans earlier this week
conferenceusa.com
Conference USA Gametracker Scoreboard
cstv.com
UAB season turned upside down
The margin of error has melted away for a UAB football team
painfully unable to avoid making costly errors.
Birmingham News
From the El Paso Times
-Defense
shines as Miners tame Herd
UTEP was impressively methodical Saturday night, dismantling a solid
Marshall team -- piece by piece, series by series, play by play. The
Miners' 31-3 win put another notch on the all important conference
championship wall.
-UTEP
now in prime position for conference showdown with Tulsa
From the Huntington
Herald-Dispatch
-Miners
send message
Saturday night clearly was prepared as a showcase for UTEP football.
The sellout crowd of 51,500, including dozens of potential recruits,
arrived early and roared in approval as the UTEP Miners rolled to a 31-3
victory over Marshall.
-Speedy
Higgins tough to catch
-Hoops:
Wooldridge a welcome addition for Jirsa, Herd
UH's offense warms up, takes over
After slow start, Cougars rev it up behind Kolb, Battle
Houston Chronicle
Tulsa outlasts SMU with late air show
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Southern Miss, Bower take heart from running game
Southern Miss coach Jeff Bower said he wanted to see the Golden
Eagles run the football better after the ground game had struggled
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Eagles' receivers step up in UAB win
Hattiesburg American
October 22, 2005
Friday Night Football Roundup
Southern Miss and UCF each moved to 3-1 in Conference USA play with
wins on Friday night.
conferenceusa.com
3 Tiger programs punished
The University of Memphis Friday was placed on two years probation
for violations involving the women's volleyball and men's track and
field and cross country programs.
Memphis Commercial Appeal
From the Jackson
Clarion-Ledger
-Beat
goes on
Southern Miss always seems to have a tough time on the football
field when it takes on Alabama-Birmingham.
-McCaleb
breaks mark for career field goals
-Slideshow:
Southern Miss 37, UAB 28
From the Birmingham News
-0-for-6
The good news for a football team looking for a sliver of sunshine
was that UAB didn't lose on the final play of the game for the third
consecutive week.
-Conference
USA preview
Houston at Mississippi State (1:30 p.m.): The last meeting between
the schools resulted in a 42-35 Houston victory in 2003.
Eagles defeat Blazers
If Southern Miss winds up winning the East Division title in
Conference USA, the Golden Eagles will look back on the fourth quarter
of Friday night's 37-28 victory over UAB as a key factor.
Mobile Register
UCF couldn't afford a show of sympathy
It was probably just below running over Benji or swearing at a nun.
Florida Sun Sentinel
From the Orlando Sentinel
-Knights
hold back Green Wave
The combination of scoreboard and statistics show something
convincing, something punishing.
-UCF
grinds out victory
Kevin Smith and Jason Peters each rushes for more than 100 yards
for the Knights.
-Green
Wave's players deal with changing itinerary
Friday was one long day for Tulane's football team. The Green Wave
woke up on game day in Ruston, La., boarded a plane in Monroe and
arrived in Orlando shortly after lunch.
Miners set for a big-time college game
Days like today is why Mike Price was brought in as UTEP's head
coach on Dec. 21, 2003.
El Paso Times
From the Huntington
Herald-Dispatch
-Herd
could take big step with win at UTEP
-Don't
look for Miners to ease off tonight
-Marshall
game notes
-C-USA
this week
UTEP receiver
doesn't lack confidence; Plus more on upcoming battle against Miners
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
SMU's Martin doesn't get running start
Dallas Morning News
October 21, 2005
USM, UAB are up against it
When the Conference USA football schedule was released in August,
tonight's game between Southern Miss and UAB at Birmingham's Legion
Field was expected to have championship ramifications
Mobile Register
From the Jackson
Clarion-Ledger
-UAB
game crucial to USM's chaotic season
Friday night lights this weekend with a normal workweek afterward.
-Three
keys for USM
Eagles hustle to prepare for UAB
Hattiesburg American
Tulane to Play Final "Home" Football Game of 2005 in Monroe, La.
Green Wave Schedule Features 11 Games in 11 Different Stadiums in
2005
tulanegreenwave.com
UTEP homecoming game should be sold out
El Paso Times
C-USA Blitz-
Miners expect big weekend
rivals.com
Revamped C-USA keeps ball bouncing
Powerhouses depart, but league likes new lineup for basketball
Houston Chronicle
Tulsa Men's Soccer Hosts No. 11 SMU on National Television this Friday
Broadcast on the Fox Soccer Channel. Kickoff is set for 8:06 p.m.
EST
ConferenceUSA.com
October 20, 2005
From the conferenceusa.com
-UCF-Tulane
Football Game Rescheduled for Friday Evening
-Cougars
Focusing on Mississippi State
Green Wave's game against UCF moved up for Wilma
You're kidding, right?
New Orleans Times Picayune
From the Orlando Sentinel
-Wilma
forces UCF, Tulane to reschedule
-Switching
game puts a burden on Tulane
Coach Chris Scelfo's team will fly in Friday morning, play the game
and fly home immediately afterward. The team will keep the charter
flight plans it made shortly after moving its base of operations to
Ruston, La., in August after Hurricane Katrina.
From the El Paso Times
-Marshall
football won't forget tragedy of 1970
Marshall will never forget Nov. 14, 1970.
-Sophomore
turns heads in first start
Before Friday, UTEP
tailback Marcus Thomas was known more for his high school
accomplishments than anything he had done at UTEP.
UAB needs a win badly, but USM in the way
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Survival of the fittest
Just watching Larry Eustachy run a practice will make you tired.
Hattiesburg American
Palmer, Higgins lead UTEP offense
It hasn't taken long for Marshall fans to become accustomed with
Jordan Palmer and Johnnie Lee Higgins.
Huntington (WV) Herald Dispatch
USM's Bama ties not as strong
It hasn't taken long for Marshall fans to become accustomed with
Jordan Palmer and Johnnie Lee Higgins.
Jackson (MS) Clarion Ledger
Blazers' Brown finds no joy while preparing for Almond
UAB head coach Watson Brown didn't need to watch the game tape.
Birmingham News
From the Houston Chronicle
-Houston
down but not out
-UH's
Smith has basketball skills, but needs to be in control
October 19, 2005
Memphis Chosen As Men's Basketball Preseason Favorite
conferenceusa.com
From the New Orleans Times
Picayune
-Avery
bails out Memphis
Out of arms and out of luck, Memphis coach Tommy West turned
desperation into innovation.
-Wave
running on empty
It's official: There's nothing wrong with Tulane's running game.
Blazers' QB 'can do it all'
Talented Darrell Hackney poses test for USM defense
Biloxi Sun Herald
Less is more for UAB's Hackney
These days, a slimmer, trimmer Darrell Hackney has gone from being
mistaken as a nose tackle to a linebacker.
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
From the Birmingham News
-Blazers
working on not-so-special teams
The special teams problems plaguing the UAB football team didn't
begin last weekend at Marshall.
-Blazers
picked second in coaches' preseason poll
-C-USA
NOTEBOOK
USM's Eustachy looks for fan base
Palmer making
his own name at UTEP
Marshall doesn�t want to engage in one of those offensive bazooka
fights Texas-El Paso used to get into while in the Western Athletic
Conference.
Charleston (WV) Gazette
From the El Paso Times
-Multifaceted
Herd set to make long trek
-Miner
men picked to finish 4th
From the Huntington
Herald-Dispatch
-UTEP
combo a challenge for MU secondary
-Snyder
has soft spot for UTEP linebacker Howard
-UTEP's
Ebell gets the start despite backup's big game
-MU
picked to finish last in C-USA
Memphis Baseball Team Announces 2006 Schedule
The Tigers will welcome ECU into town for the final regular season
weekend on May 18-20.
gotigersgo.com
UofM the preseason favorite
Mike Anderson has no problem with the poll that was released here at
Conference USA's Media Day on Tuesday. Heck, he participated in it, and
like every other voter, the UAB coach picked the University of Memphis
to win the league.
-C-USA
looks into adding ninth conference game
Memphis Commercial Appeal
From the Houston Chronicle
-UH
Notebook- Baseball team has savvy youngsters
-Rice
Notebook- Recharged Wilson ready for season
-CONFERENCE
USA BASKETBALL NOTES
Tulsa's Mills Named to SI.com's Mid-Season First-Team All-America Squad
tulsahurricane.com
October 18, 2005
From the conferenceusa.com
-CSTV
to Air C-USA Basketball Media Day Live |
Media Slam Coverage
-Football
Notebook
-Rice
Picked To Win Conference USA Women's Basketball Championship
-Men's
Soccer Notebook
-Women's
Soccer Notebook
From the Memphis
Commercial Apppeal
-DeAngelo
cracks all-time top 10 list
The two-time C-USA Offensive Player of the Year topped the
1,000-yard mark against Houston and enters Saturday's C-USA game against
East Carolina
-West,
player to talk again
Starting safety Rod Smith, who missed the team's past two games with
a hamstring injury, is expected to play Saturday against East Carolina.
...
-Smiles
key to Tigers' success
The talent is obvious, expectations high. Because John Calipari
understands this, he's been preaching the same message through three
days of practices.
No home-field advantage for SMU
Of SMU's five losses, three have come at Ford Stadium. The Mustangs
lost, 24-17, to East Carolina on Saturday in front of the third smallest
crowd, 11,715, in stadium history.
Dallas Morning News
A RIVALRY BORN
With Louisville gone, the most heated conference rival for Southern
Miss now appears to be UAB
Mobile Register
USM
down two receivers
Freshmen must play against UAB
Biloxi Sun Herald
Hard work pays off for Eagles in conference rout
The University of Southern Mississippi football team went back to
basics last week.
Hattiesburg American
From the Birmingham News
-Blazers
looking for a happier ending
UAB head coach Watson Brown seemed to know what was coming as
Monday's press luncheon began
-Crawford
commits to Blazers
UAB added some versatility to its group of men's basketball
commitments
Horrible 1st half doomed Knights
Combined with Marshall's victory over UAB and East Carolina's defeat
of Rice, the outcome made for a four-way tie atop Conference USA's East
Division.
Orlando Sentinel
From the Huntington
Herald-Dispatch
-Fast-starting
UTEP big test for Herd
UTEP head coach Mike Price doesn't reflect fondly on his brief
history with Marshall.
-Marshall
needs to regain swagger
Thundering Herd football has come with a swagger during the past
decade, but that supreme confidence has been shaken by a 9-9 combined
record over the past two seasons.
October 17, 2005
Around Conference USA
USA Today
SMU defensive tackles stand out in loss
The SMU defensive tackles played their best game of the season
Saturday. Starters Brandon Bonds and Adrian Haywood combined for nine
tackles, five tackles for loss and one sack in a 24-17 loss to East
Carolina.
Dallas Morning News
Snyder focused on UTEP
Mark Snyder's UAB postgame press conference concluded with a broad
smile and deep sigh.
Huntington Herald Dispatch
There�s a
pattern in place
Oftentimes, football is all about field position. In the second half
of Marshall�s game Saturday against Alabama-Birmingham, the Thundering
Herd offense was used, abused and spit out by the Blazers. Darrell
Hackney rose from his slumber to throw for 206 second-half yards.
Charleston Gazette Mail
Snyder pleased with improvement of Herd�s special teams
Junior Ivan Clark, a career special teams player, blocked two punts
as the Herd improved to 2-1 in Conference USA.
Beckley Register-Herald
From the Jackson
Clarion-Ledger
-Injury
to test USM's depth at receiver
Prior to the season, much had been made of the depth Southern Miss
suddenly had found itself dealing with at wide receiver.
-Magee
not flinching despite run of injuries
-At
a glance
-Norwood
tries hand at punt returns
Horrible 1st half doomed Knights
Orlando Sentinel
Ricard puts up big numbers
Ricard was frustrated. But this time, Ricard wasn't benched.
Instead, he was replaced by backup Scott Elliot after Texas-El Paso's
45-21 victory Friday night was well in hand.
New Orleans Times Picayune
Men's Soccer Weekend Recap
conferenceusa.com
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