East Carolina

Carolinas

Conference USA

February 13, 2005

From Bonesville.net
-Al Myatt: Diener works overtime to sink Pirates - 02.13
-Bonesville Box Score: Coll. of Charleston 15, ECU 7 - 02.13
Bonesville Bytes: ECU-Marquette postgame audio - 02.13
Bonesville: Live Audio of today's ECU baseball game - 02.13
-Nuggets: Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond - 02.13
� C-USA roundup: The 'other Diener' helps nail Cincy
� Coach suspended over incident with officials

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Fall To Marquette By A Deuce In Overtime
-Pirates Out-hit by Cougars, Lose 15-7
-Softball Improves To 4-0 With Two Wins Saturday
-Merritt- World's Second-Fastest Indoor Sprinter Ever

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Minges magic dispelled
-Charleston chases Mathews, Pirates in 15-7 rout

Pirates drop series' Game 2 agains Cougars
Washington Daily News

Marmol Paces CofC Past ECU, 15-7
cofcsports.com

Pirates fall in OT
Kinston Free Press

MU 71, ECU 69- Diener wins thriller
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

College Baseball Preview
Charlotte Observer

February 12, 2005

From Bonesville.net
-Bonesville: Merritt dusts world champ in Arkansas meet - 02.12
-Bonesville Box Score: ECU 9, Coll. of Charleston 6 (10) - 02.12
Bonesville: Live Audio of today's ECU baseball game - 02.12
Bonesville: Live Audio of tonight's ECU basketball game - 02.12
-Nuggets: Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond - 02.12
� Embarrassed Cards in recovery mode as USF arrives
� Bearcats face must-win matchup at DePaul
WGHB: Live@5 - 02.12

From ecupirates.com
-Lady Pirate Hoops Roll Past Cincinnati 58-31
-Baseball Wins Season Opener in 10 Innings, 9-6
-ECU Hosts Marquette For Final Time Saturday Night

ECU Edges CofC, 9-6, in 10 Innings
cofcsports.com

From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
-MU won't miss rowdy Pirates fans
-Preview- MU men vs. East Carolina

Blue Demons Take On East Carolina Hoping To Move Past Upset Loss
Marquette Athletics

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Hammonds IV keeping family tradition going
-Diamond Bucs rally for season-opening win
-Merritt shines again
-ECU women hold Cincinnati

Senior's two-run double in tenth inning helps ECU earn thrilling victory
Washington Daily News

Pirates remain focused on making C-USA tourney
Kinston Free Press

Merritt making a name
Raleigh News & Observer

College Weekend Preview
Baseball America (late)

NBC's Today Show and Al Roker Heading to Greenville Feb. 14
witntv.com

February 11, 2005

From Bonesville.net
-Sammy Batten: Football Recruiting Report - 02.11
� Report Card: Recruiting recovery underway
-Nuggets: Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond - 02.11
� $23 million baseball palace in the works at LSU
� Cincinnati crushes city rival's bid for another upset
Bonesville: Live Audio Feed of Pirate Baseball Game - 02.11
WNCT: Talk of the Town - 02.11
WGHB: Live@5 - 02.11
WGHB: Bill Herrion Show - 02.11
WGHB: Miller Lite Sports Bar - 02.11

From ecupirates.com
-Lady Pirates Host Cincinnati In Friday Night Hoops Action
-Pirate Baseball Opens Season at College of Charleston
-Men's Tennis Drops Home Opener To Charleston Southern

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-New faces, same goal
-Pirates don't mind pressure of being a winning program

From cofcsports.com
-CofC Baseball Opens Season Against ECU On Friday
-Preview (.pdf)

Tickets on Sale for ECU Tourney through Friday
collegesports.com

February 10, 2005

From Bonesville.net
-Al Myatt: View from the East - 02.10
� Pirates need somebody to 'hate'
-Nuggets: Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond - 02.10
� Memphis hands Cards worst loss of Pitino era
� Committee recommends green light for instant replay
WNCT: Talk of the Town - 02.10
WGHB: Live@5 - 02.10
WGHB: From The Booth - 02.10
WGHB: Extra Point - 02.10

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates' Swimmer and Diver Sweep C-USA Honors
-Final Clark-LeClair Stadium Visitation Date Cancelled

Diamond Bucs get a final tuneup
Greenville Daily Reflector

UNCW, ECU may revive series
Wilmington Star-News

From the East Carolinian
-Coming out party
-Coming out swinging
-The good, the bad, the ugly
-ECU to take on Marquette Saturday in Minges

Copper honored at Pam Pack home game
Washington Daily News

ECU offers more than party image
The Daily Tar Heel

Bearcat Women head to Carolinas for weekend games at ECU, UNCC
UC News Record

February 9, 2005

From Bonesville.net
-Brian Bailey: From the Anchor Desk - 02.09
� International star rising in the East
-Bonesville: Veteran defensive coach tops off deep staff
-Nuggets: Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond - 02.09
� Coach gets to keep bribe after recruiting scandal conviction
� Cards put streak on the line against Memphis
WNCT: Talk of the Town - 02.09
WNCT: Brian Bailey Show - 02.09
WGHB: Live@5 - 02.09
WGHB: Press Box - 02.09

From ecupirates.com
-Rick Smith Named To ECU Football Staff
-Merritt Earns National, C-USA Honors

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirate staff now set
-Merritt sprinting past the rest
-Applicants to ECU face more competitive admissions process

ECU football making strides
Kinston Free Press

Healed Lawhorn ready to play ball
Wilmington Star News

WFMY took a tour behind the scenes of CSI with Emily Procter
Wfmynews2.com

Pam Pack seniors, Copper will be honored tonight
Washington Daily News

The de-cruitment of Tony Nelson
gazette.net (Maryland)

February 8, 2005

From Bonesville.net
-Denny O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 228 - 02.08
� Holtz helps ECU rediscover recruiting base
-Nuggets: Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond - 02.08
� Associated Press college basketball poll
� Krzyzewski ready to rumble after dizzy spell
� Charlotte's Basden nabs weekly award
WGHB: Live@5 - 02.08
WGHB: Sportsline - 02.08
WGHB: Locker Room - 02.08
WNCT: Talk of the Town - 02.08
WNCT: Sports Verdict - 02.08

From ecupirates.com
-Lady Pirate Hoops Falls To UAB 75-70
-Women's Tennis Concludes Play At VCU Invitational With Win Over Drexel

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Lady Pirates miss opportunity at conference road victory against UAB
-ECU swimmers top rival UNC Wilmington

Blazers Hang On To Defeat East Carolina, 75-70
collegesports.com

From the East Carolinian
-Pirates prevail against UNC-Wilmington
-Caterpillar donates equipment to ECU

February 7, 2005

From Bonesville.net
-Al Myatt: View from the East - 02.07
� Beware the long arm of the P.C. police
-Bonesville: Memo to boosters: Fly straight or else - 02.07
-Nuggets: Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond - 02.07
� Conference USA scoreboard, standings & schedule
� Scelfo joins Scelfo and Scelfo at Tulane

On His Own Merritt
ecupirates.com

UAB Women's Basketball Hosts East Carolina On Monday Night
uabsports.com

February 13, 2005

From the Anderson Independent
-'Canes are able- Clemson squanders lead again as Miami snags ACC win
-Failure in clutch keeps Clemson out of postseason
-Tigers hit from deep, leave happy
-Gamecocks win while Winn struggles, await prognosis on face

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Terps chase down foul-plagued Devils
-Wake must prove that it's worthy of Final Four
-Analysts- NHL Better Off Canceling Season

Payback- Deacons throttle Noles
Greensboro News-Record

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Sweet Redemption
-State/Area Roundup
-No Rest- Heels, Pack get ready to play heavyweights
-Hot-shooting Apps move into first place
-WSSU streaks past J.C. Smith

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Depleted Devils fall in OT
-Terps fans get loud, but keep it clean
-Pack pair has ups, downs

From the Columbia (SC) The State
-A sign of trouble
-Campbell slugs USC to victory
-Clemson unable to close

February 12, 2005

From the Anderson Independent
-Baseball: Suspensions dim opening win
-USC faces size-challenged Auburn
-Tech game an aberration for Ford

Gamecocks suspend 6 players
Charlotte Observer

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Darnell in mix at State
-Rile Redick at your own risk
-Baseball: Camels hand Pack first baseball loss

Baseball: Camels open with win
Fayetteville Observer

From the Columbia (SC) The State
-Battery provides a charge
-Powell- �I don�t think I cheat�

Duke looks for revenge at Maryland
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Deacs to play reeling 'Noles
-Hot Mountaineers to take another shot at Mocs
-Off The Mark- Criticism of Blue Devils is unwarranted

From the Greensboro News-Record
-After loss, UNC works on living without breaks
-Wake's Downey not playing for attention

February 11, 2005

UNC fans don't own 'Carolina'
Charlotte Observer

USC once again has high hopes on diamond
Anderson Independent

From the Columbia (SC) The State
-Boston makes pitch for tourney
-Great expectations are a blessing for Ray Tanner�s powerhouse program
-Gamecocks� right-handed �rock� has matured along with the program
-USC, Clemson finds home on CSS

Re-armed and ready
Myrtle Beach Sun News

USC limps into opener
Greenville (SC) News

From the Winston Salem-Journal
-Deacs move into first
-Disarray- Hodge's year keeps getting more bizarre
-Duke's late defensive stand key to victory
-ACC Notebook

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Deacs cruise past Pack
-A crazy 1:53
-NHL: 'It certainly doesn't look good'
-Pack's season is hanging on the line
-Duke fills football staff
-Class's hook- ACC hoops

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Duke-UNC-CH had tourney feel
-Defense comes through again for Blue Devils
-No. 6 Wake Forest 86, N.C. State 75
-Moore struggles, but NCCU wins
-Duke adds Strollo to football staff
-NHL Season Appears Over As Deadline Looms

From the Greensboro News-Record
-Wolfpack pays for Hodge's 'academic obligations'
-Sendek talking the talk

UNC-CH wilts under Cameron pressure
Fayetteville Observer

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Search for UNCW AD under way
-UNCW baseball opens series with Virginia
-It was an ugly win, but key for Seahawks

February 10, 2005

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Fitting finish
-Nelson picks good time for his best game
-Heels pressure cooked
-NHL Needs Deal by Weekend to Save Season
-NCCU looks to cure road woes

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Devils defend turf
-Heels need to show sense of urgency
-Hodge juggles roles

USC sets record for season baseball tickets
Greenville (SC) News

From the Columbia (SC) The State
-Gamecocks have a big void to fill
-Tanner talks to Sorenson about AD job
-The ABCs of the ACC

He wouldn't have it any other way
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

From the Greensboro News-Record
-ACC drives Pack, Deacs together
-Hodge tries to play within Pack's system
-What a difference 40 minutes makes
-A&T's opponent looks very familiar

From the Winston Salem-Journal
-Deacs to play wobbling Pack
-Red-hot Appalachian tops ETSU
-Unlikely Hero- Nelson helps seal Duke win with tough defense, 16 points

Seahawks slip past William & Mary
Wilmington Star-News

February 9, 2005

From the Winston Salem-Journal
-Side Dish
-New stadium too costly for Appalachian
-Mountaineers moving up standings
-BUBBLING- Second-tier ACC teams need to establish NCAA credentials

Second-half buzz saw
Anderson Independent

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-UNC-Duke- Expect Cameron to be rockin'
-Nothing compares to the aura of the hottest ticket in town
-UNC-Duke- Matchups to watch
-Double-overtime battle in 1995 vague memory for current players

Tanner talks to USC prez about AD job
Columbia (SC) The State

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Heels, Devils rekindle fire
-This should be good

From the Greenville (SC) News
-Jackets slip past Tigers
-Bowden focused on talent gap
-Bowden ready for ground breaking
-Injuries abound on USC baseball team

February 8, 2005

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-N.C. State football staff loses another member
-NCSU, Graham have run-in
-Pack seeks reversal
-Coach K says he's A-OK
-ACC'S 'hands-off' approach to 'D'

From the Winston Salem-Journal
-Devils get ready for visiting Heels
-A Quiet Sensation

From Columbia (SC) The State
-Injuries batter USC�s lineup
-Odom�s style is seated in the positive

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Stopping Redick a struggle
-Felton all smiles after finding his shot
-Notebook- Coach K over dizzy spell, ready for UNC

Clemson recruit fighting back after injury
Fayetteville Observer

Purnell, Tigers hope to build on success down the stretch
Greenville (SC) News

Wofford scares Davidson
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

From the Greensboro News-Record
-ESPN's prying eye follows Deacs on, off court
-Tar Heels, Devils avoid favoritism

February 7, 2005

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Baseball: Avent gets 300th win with Pack
-UNC fends off FSU

From the Winston Salem-Journal
-In Charge- Thompson has Apps rolling in SoCon race
-Against Virginia Tech, Wake Forest's Paul showed that there is more to running a college offense than making a lot of shots
-UNC leaves FSU in its wake

From the Spartanburg (SC) Herald-Journal
-Baseball: Elon sweeps Wofford
-Wofford hopes to derail Davidson

From the Charlotte Observer
-Deacons missing 1 thing
-It's not that Eagles were bad; Pats just that good

UNC avoids repeat at FSU
Durham Herald-Sun

February 13, 2005

From the Charlotte Observer
-Withers dominates for Charlotte
-Charlotte hits 4 home runs, beats Citadel in season opener

Charlotte tops Billikens for first win at Savvis
St Louis Post Dispatch

From the New Orleans Times-Picayune
-Memphis gets big early lead, routs Green Wave
-Wave pulls out wins in 8th of both games

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Great day for the Tigers
-U of M Postgame
-Money transfer

From the Lexington Herald-Leader
-Louisville wins over South Florida 65-57
-Pitino gives Cards history lesson after mediocre half

From the Tampa Tribune
-Bulls Proud Of Effort, Not Result
-USF Coach, Player Tossed In Loss To UM

Demons have their way with Bearcats
Chicago Sun Times

Demons deal out perfect payback
Chicago Sun Tribune

Horned Frogs start thinking postseason
Ft Worth Star-Telegram

TCU wins third straight
Dallas Morning News

UH gets big lead early, breezes by Southern Miss
Houston Chronicle

Huggins- It's no excuse, but ...
Cincinnati Enquirer

We're in center of hoops universe
Cincinnati Post

February 12, 2005

Men's Basketball Notebook
conferenceusa.com

49ers try to cure St. Louis blues
Charlotte Observer

Reggie Bryant's absence leaves Bills lacking experience at guard
St Louis Post Dispatch

Blazers face tough road to NCAA bid
Birmingham Post-Herald

From the Ft Worth Star-Telegram
-Frogs start season with shutout
-DePaul women now alone atop C-USA
-GAMEDAY: UAB AT TCU MEN

From the New Orleans Times-Picayune
-TU finds success beyond the arc
-TULANE AT MEMPHIS

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Sun puts voodoo on Tigers
-Tigers vs. Tulane
-Tigers get NCAA letter

Demons home in on Bearcats
Chicago Sun Times

High time for DePaul to measure up
Chicago Sun Tribune

From the St Petersburg Times
-'Overcoming' a theme of Louisville star's life
-Today- USF men at No.9 Louisville

Louisville Coming Off Tough Loss
Tampa Tribune

Cards want to be 'starving dogs'
Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader

From the Houston Chronicle
-Baseball: Baylor traps UH in Minute Maid College Classic
-On Basketball- There he goes again- Penders has UH flying

UCF, Stetson players earn suspensions
Orlando Sentinel

February 11, 2005

From conferenceusa.com
-Houston Baseball Preview
-Women's Basketball Notebook

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
-Crosstown Shut-down
-Rough Hicks made Bearcats shine
-Don't believe hype that game isn't important

Crosstown Shootout?
CBS Sportsline

Picking up the slack
Birmingham News

Plavich finding his range inside Halton Arena
Charlotte Observer

Tigers' prospects brighter after win
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Eustachy seeing improved effort
Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger

Hole gets deeper
Hattiesburg American

Demon on defense
Chicago Tribune

TCU Baseball Notes
Ft Worth Star Telegram

From the Houston Chronicle
-UH looks to veteran players for help
-Cougars looking for help from veteran players
-UH Notebook- Jones gets much-deserved honor

Pitino- Nothing wrong with Garcia
Louisville Courier-Journal

From the Huntington (WV) Herald-Dispatch
-Governor wants rebirth of rivalry
-Marshall baseball hopes to build off 2004 success

From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Manchin�s rivalry push wins applause

Miners dump Bulldogs
El Paso Times

SMU men beat San Jose State, 66-46
Dallas Morning News

UCF tops Stetson in bizarre game
Orlando Sentinel

February 10, 2005

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-With surprising ease, Tigers pound Cards
-With 300 career wins, Calipari joins some exclusive company
-U of M Postgame
-ESPN will show Rebels at Tigers

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
-Cardinals lay an egg
-Final meeting just as strange as several others

From the Lexington (KY) Herald-Journal
-Cards' defense dissected
-Memphis gives Cards the blues

Withers powers 49ers to 2nd place
Charlotte Observer

Second-half dive costs UH
Houston Chronicle

Wave goes long to defeat Eagles
New Orleans Times-Picayune

Tulane douses USM's fire 75-72
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

TCU men edge Marquette, 63-62
Dallas Morning News

From the Ft Worth Star Telegram
-Shropshire's 3-pointer completes TCU rally
-Horned Frogs prove free doesn't mean easy

Bills win with difficulty
St Louis Post Dispatch

12-point half dooms Bulls against Billikens
St Petersburg Times

McCullum Says USF's Effort Leaves Plenty To Be Desired
Tampa Tribune

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
-Bearcats plan on fired-up start
-Keys to the shootout

Southern Miss Baseball Preview
conferenceusa.com

Former UAB coach files employment suit
Birmingham Post-Herald

From the Cincinnati Post
-C-USA lacks great rivalries
-C-USA Notebook
-Calipari warns Tigers of hand checks

UTEP, Fresno clash tonight
El Paso Times

February 9, 2005

From conferenceusa.com
-Indoor Track and Field Notebook
-Merritt Earns Distinction From U.S. Track Coaches Association
-Women's Basketball Notebook
-C-USA Celebrates National Girls and Women in Sports Day
-Memphis Baseball Preview

Penders- 49ers are top-15 team
Charlotte Observer

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Football helps U of M cut deficit
-Tigers need best effort to topple hot Cards

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
-Another steaming dish of Calipari
-Memphis at Louisville

Calipari- Cardinals a 'roughhouse' bunch
Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader

From the Cincinnati Post
-Turnover haunts Williams
-It's still biggest show in town

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
-Bearcats need momentum shift
-Oscar advises staying calm
-Transfers- Shootout redefines rivalry

Blazers hit with key injuries as they enter stretch run
Birmingham Post-Herald

Tulane's Finney points to guard play as critical
New Orleans Times-Picayune

From the Hattiesburg American
-Golden Eagles add wide receivers coach
-Baseball: Injury bug bites Southern Miss squad

Leitao resuscitates Blue Demons
Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger

From the Tampa Tribune
-Bryant's Urgency A Lift For Bulls
-Bulls AD Has History With Saint Louis
-Saint Louis at South Florida

From the Ft Worth Star Telegram
-Bryant, Ohanon will accept new roles
-GAME DAY- SLU vs. South Florida

Horned Frogs prove free doesn't mean easy
Ft Worth Star Telegram

From the Dallas Morning News
-Innocent plea entered for Robbins
-SMU, North Texas to resume football series

February 8, 2005

From conferenceusa.com
-Men's Basketball Notebook
-Softball Notebook
-Women's Basketball Weekend Recap

Niners aim to go out on top
Charlotte Observer

CONFERENCE USA NOTEBOOK
Birmingham News

CUSA- UL sneaks into spotlight
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Tigers prepare for Cards' assault
-C-USA Rankings

Blazers had their own 'super' game on Saturday
Birmingham Post-Herald

Book- Telfair misled U of L fans
Louisville Courier-Journal

UC notebook
Cincinnati Enquirer

Baseball: UH, Rice eye Silver Glove Series
Houston Chronicle

Miners set for crucial home slate
El Paso times

February 7, 2005

From conferenceusa.com
-Men's Basketball Weekend Recap
-Feb. 4-6 Indoor Track and Field Recap

CUSA Recruiting Recap
College Football News

From USA Today
-Around Conference USA - Football Recruiting
-Super Bowl Ad Meter: Anheuser-Busch flies to victory again

Another close call for Demons
Chicago Sun-Times

'Garbage man' picks up Demons
Chicago Tribune

Bills' youngsters fall short
St Louis Post-Dispatch

Tough task awaits Tigers
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Coaches agree Bearcats have power advantage up front
Cincinnati Enquirer

Former USF Receiver Fisher In Trouble With Law Again
Tampa Tribune

Price's assistants likely to get pay raises
El Paso Times

Herd snaps skid
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Huntington (WV) Herald-Dispatch
-Marshall gets first conference win
-Baseball: Marshall 4-1 in Kickoff Classic
-Midland�s Saunders to suit up for the Herd

Crew under high pressure with Super Bowl telecast
New Orleans Times-Picayune