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East Carolina

Carolinas/Region

Conference USA

August 28, 2005

From Bonesville.net
-Nuggets: Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond - 08.28
� Wooden pulls out of Wooden Award ceremony

From ecupirates.com
-Men's Soccer Tops Richmond In Final Exhibition Match, 2-1
-Pirate Volleyball Loses Opener to the Tribe, 3-2
-Skip Holtz Shows Scheduled To Air This Week

From the Greensboro News-Record
-Pirates hope for speedy recovery
-ECU football preview glance

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Formations of a different kind
-Drab stretches along Charles Boulevard to get help

From the Kinston Free Press
-Bunn returns to Grainger Stadium
-Potomac southpaw shuts down Indians
... The third game of the four-game series is today at 5 pm Former East Carolina star Greg Bunn (2-6, 6.59 ERA) takes the mound for Potomac against Adam Miller (2-3 ...

Hope surges as academy snags 2 hoops heavies
Blair has been a top college prospect, and he is expected to choose among East Carolina, Colorado State and St. Bonaventure.
Charlotte Observer

Future Opponent: Predictor Boy sees ups and downs for WVU
Charleston (WV) Gazette

August 27, 2005

From Bonesville.net
-AP: Change the only constant for Blue Devils QB - 08.27
-AP: SWC refugees embrace exile in C-USA, MWC - 08.27
-Nuggets: Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond - 08.27
� NCAA issues 'heads up' on new spearing rule
� Huggins ouster speeds up Cincy AD's departure
WNCT: Talk of the Town - New 2-hour Edition - 08.27

From ecupirates.com
-Top Units Shine In Last ECU Preseason Scrimmage
-ECU Women's Soccer Drops First Match Of The Season
-Pirate Volleyball Opens Season Saturday Night In Minges

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates gain critical information during final scrimmage
-ECU drops opener in women's soccer

Holtz, Pirates looking forward to new season
collegesports.com

Gridiron gluttony on tube- Too much of a good thing
Indianapolis Star

Linkmeister Note (from philly.com)
Cathy Andruzzi, executive director of the local organizing committee that hosted the Women's Final Four in 2000, has been named an assistant to Seton Hall coach Phyllis Mangina. Andruzzi, who coached East Carolina in the early 1980s, previously assisted Rutgers coach C. Vivian Stringer during the 2003-04 season.

Ranking the Division IA QBs- 1 through 119
San Jose Mercury News

August 26, 2005

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 251 - 08.26
� 'Circle of Excellence' an excellent idea
-Nuggets: Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond - 08.26
� ECU's Moore sole Carolinas player on Butkus list
� New BCS voters panel already in for shakeup
WNCT: Talk of the Town - New 2-hour Edition - 08.26
WNCT: Pirate Talk with Denny O'Brien - 08.26

From ecupirates.com
-Lady Pirate Soccer Opens 2005 Season Against Loyola College
-ECU's Moore Named To Preseason Butkus Award Watch List
-ECU Baseball To Hold Walk-On Tryouts Sept. 22-24

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates start to gear up for Devils with today's scrimmage
-ECU's Flournoy to spend season on scout team

Hard-working Dougherty Pirates' special weapon
New Bern Sun Journal

August 25, 2005

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: The Bradsher Beat - 08.25
� Flournoy, Mayo veer off on lengthy detours
-Cherubini: Season ticket sales on the move - 08.25
-Nuggets: Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond - 08.25
� Mayo's destination has well-worn path to ECU
� NCAA adds extra year to Gamecocks' probation
WNCT: Talk of the Town - New 2-hour Edition - 08.25
WNCT: Chalkboard Chat - Logan, Steele & Hinton - 08.25

From ecupirates.com
-ECU's Ault Finishes 105th U.S. Amateur With Even Par Round
-ECUPirates Total Access Now Available For Purchase

Duke's practice sessions will focus on East Carolina
Winston Salem Journal

Go figure -- Skip Holtz upbeat
Durham Herald-Sun

Greater Charlotte Pirate Club Kickoff Party & Golf Tourney
Come on out and join fellow Pirates for the annual kickoff party at Jocks & Jills. Thursday 8/25 6pm until whenever. Giveaways including a Skip Holtz autographed ball and a $50 gift certificate to Pirate Stuff among others.
charlottepirates.com

August 24, 2005

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: View from the 'ville - 08.24
� Pirates embracing Skip's formula
-Nuggets: Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond - 08.24
� Transgression nets suspension for ECU's Flournoy
� Cincinnati will enter Big East without Huggins
� VPI poised to pony up to keep Beamer, staff
WNCT: Talk of the Town - 08.24
WNCT: Tuesday Tailgate - 08.24
WGHB: Live at Five - 08.24
WGHB: Press Box - 08.24

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Football Preseason Camp Notebook #19/FINAL
-Men's Soccer Falls To UNC Pembroke In Exhibition Play

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-East Carolina strikes hoops deal with Wake Forest
-Parker makes move to safety
-Holtz suspends safety

Pirates Jamar Flournoy suspended; violated unnamed team rule
Washington Daily News

Pirates suspend defensive back
Raleigh News & Observer

Preps/Golf: Harrison to attend ECU
Wilson Daily Times

New Product Prevents Football Injuries
ArriveNet

August 23, 2005

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: From The Anchor Desk - 08.23
� Back to the business of football
-Myatt: WNCT shakes up lineup as signal boost nears - 08.23
-Nuggets: Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond - 08.23
� West Virginia announces halt to ECU ticket sales
� Polling company unveils official BCS voters list
WNCT: Talk of the Town - 08.23
WNCT: Brian Bailey Show - 08.23
WGHB: Live at Five - Guest Dr. Steve Ballard - 08.23
WGHB: Chalk Talk - 08.23
WGHB: Sportsline - 08.23

From ecupirates.com
-ECU's Chris Ault Concludes First Round At 105th U.S. Amateur
-Men's Soccer Falls To UNC Pembroke In Exhibition Play
-ECU Football Preseason Camp Notebook #19

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Tight trio giving Pirates plenty of depth at end
-Ault represents ECU at U.S. Amateur golf tourney
-Growth will challenge ECU, Ballard says
-Downtown causing crime concerns

Mark Minicozzi- Former county stars get a taste of playing professional baseball
Chester (PA) Daily Local Online

August 28, 2005

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-NCCU stomps Edward Waters in opener
-J.R. Smith puts on show at UNC
-Hockey team's top goal- Winning back the public

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Tuning In- Holtz still in the game
-FSU blows out the Panthers
-Offensive consistency key for N.C. State

From the Greenville (SC) News
-USC assistant coach gives backs a roadmap to success
-Spurrier knows success
-Clemson- Tigers try new looks

Can Spurrier resurrect Gamecocks?
Charlotte Observer

From the Columbia (SC) The State
-USC's future riding on Spurrier's system
-Too many variables cloud crystal ball

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Russell commits to play at Wake Forest
-Catawba tops WSSU with fourth-quarter rally

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Eagles rush by Bears
-Receiving a hand in recovery
-A new ACC is born
-J.R. a Tar Heel for a day -- and for life

August 27, 2005

Johnson drops anchor with Mids
Navy's Johnson was offered a head coaching position in his home state at East Carolina, but turned it down.
Washington (DC) Times

From the Greenville (SC) News
-USC 'budgetary' move axes Fulton
-USC lists 10 NCAA secondary violations

Purnell moving to new office � and it�s not in Cincinnati
Columbia (SC) The State

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Catawba, WSSU to kick off in opener
-Randolph is listed as both WR, QB
-What a Drag: Tar Heel also race driver

Sports celebrities turn out again for Jimmy V Classic
Durham Herald-Sun

Iverson an 'honorary' UNC alum
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Charlotte Observer
-Carolina in a squeaker
-Winthrop suspends entire team

August 26, 2005

$40 million floated for Hokies-Vols game
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Columbia (SC) The State
-ESPN won�t allow Holtz to vote in poll
-ESPN throwing party for Spurrier�s return

From the Greenville (SC) News
-NCAA sanctions often follow a pattern
-Holtz defends program

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Injuries could hamper Deacs
-Bunting remains mum on status of Sexton

Clemson frosh Davis- 'I wasn't homesick'
Anderson Independent

Players acted alone
Tagliabue: Panthers officials apparently had no knowledge of steroids
Charlotte Observer

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Replay changes everything but the past
-Hitting the rewind button on UNC-NCSU last season
-Hurricanes name Brind'Amour captain
-Notebook- Roy pays a visit to football practice
-Amato beaming with pride for stadium, program

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Lap of luxury
-It's Blackman and 'five No. 2s'

August 25, 2005

A day in the life of a ... college football team
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Time To Pay- ACC expansion means ludicrous schedule
-Young Deacs handle veterans
-UNC reserve quarterback undergoes surgery
-Running Back Attack

From the Columbia (SC) The State
-South Carolina's Holtz busy in "retirement"
-Holtz takes blame for one major infraction
-NCAA adds 1 year to USC�s probation

From the Greenville (SC) News
-USC probation extended
-Experience at Wofford a benefit for Panthers

Report- Cincinnati interested in Tigers' Purnell
Anderson Independent

Tar Heels must go deeper for backup quarterback
Durham Herald-Sun

Replay: Getting the call right
Fayetteville Observer

ODU hires a consultant to determine support for football
The Virginian Pilot

Va. Tech coaches hit the lottery
Hampton Roads Daily Press

August 24, 2005

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Blue Devils turn attention to season opener
-ACC announces men's basketball schedules
-Strong NCCU team to open season Saturday

Roof, Blue Devils on slow road to success
Wilmington Star News

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Laying It on the Line
WFU's hopes for a better season rest on its offensive line
-ACC's instant-replay system gets a trial run at Duke
-College Notebook

From the Greensboro News-Record
-N.C. State's defense- Top-ranked or just plain rank?
-Aggie-Eagle Classic could stay in Raleigh

From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-Buckner taking his vote seriously
-USC quarterbacks combined 18-of-51

From the Greenville (SC) News
-Trusting AD sends USC on new path
-Bowden pleased by Tigers' depth
-Freeman anchors Furman defense

Offense clicking for Tigers
Anderson Independent

August 23, 2005

AROUND THE ACC- Baker a player you can't miss
Rocky Mount Telegram

Tight end could be strength of Blue Devils' offense
Kinston Free Press

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Deacons fullbacks are back in picture
-Wake Forest Football Notebook
-Copeland, former star at Reynolds, may be eligible as freshman

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-New poll for BCS full of N.C. connections
-Pack's Stone watches, learns, stays ready

Freshman Davis returns to team
Anderson Independent

From the Hampton Roads (VA) Daily Press
-Beamer offered extension
-Tribe debate sizzles on campus

Suite days drawing near at Tech�s Lane Stadium
The Virginian Pilot

BCS' new poll voters flawed
Charlotte Observer

From the Columbia (SC) The State
-State schools want a shot
-Thanksgiving weekend game is a real turkey

August 28, 2005

The perfect deal?
As far as television contracts for mid-major conferences go, Conference USA might have the best of both worlds.
Jackson Hole Star-Tribune

Suspended Eagle Eubanks will cheer teammates from sideline
Hattiesburg American

From the Biloxi Sun-Herald
-New-look league adds title game
-Conference switch gives Tulsa challenge, opportunity
-Moss Point native anchors USM D-line

From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-USA travel means bigger budget for Herd
-W&M A-OK

From the Mobile Register
-UAB pins hopes on Hackney
-Eagles aim to return to top under Almond

Sizing up Conference USA East, West
Birmingham News

Tulsa Announces 2005-06 Men's Basketball Schedule
collegesports.com

Help from the enemies
Coach believes Conference USA affiliation will help USC secure berths in NCAA Tournament
Columbia (SC) The State

Rice QB Clement shows verve, not nerves
Houston Chronicle

August 27, 2005

From the conferenceusa.com
-Conference USA Opens 2005-06 Athletic Season Today
-Conference USA Men's Soccer Preseason Release

From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Herd depth chart still lacking QB starter
-Marshall depth chart
-Conference USA notebook

Perine aims to solve consistency problem
Huntington (WV) Herald Dispatch