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October 8, 2006
From Bonesville.net
-BVL:
Game Center: East Carolina 31, Virginia 21
-O'Brien:
Pirates nearly complete against Hoos
-BVL:
ECU-Virginia Box Score/Statistics
-BVL:
C-USA Standings, Scores, Schedule
-BVL:
ECU Schedule, Scores, Attendance, Links
 BVL Audio:
Skip Holtz UVa
post-game comments
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Jeff Blake bows out of hall of fame induction
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NCAA's tax status under investigation
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North Dakota challenges NCAA mascot policy
From ecupirates.com
-Fractious
Leads Rushing Attack In Win Over Virginia
Pirates score 24 first half points en route to a 31-21 victory
against the Cavs
-Volleyball
Hosts Memphis Sunday afternoon at Minges Coliseum
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pirates
push Cavs around
East Carolina sprinted back to its good old days Saturday night,
physically bashing Virginia en route to a 31-21 victory
-Pirates'
program on the right path
-Pirates'
quick offer wins over recruit
Matt Thompson, a defensive back at Eastern Alamance who has been
receiving serious recruiting attention from Atlantic Coast Conference
football teams, committed to East Carolina this past week.
East Carolina
earns win over Virginia
East Carolina�s 6 p.m. kickoff with Virginia was perfect timing
because the Cavaliers spent most of a 31-21 loss trapped in the Pirates�
twilight zone.
Fayetteville Observer
Pirates roll to impressive victory over Cavaliers
East Carolina, although playing its fourth game this season,
recorded a lot of firsts last night in a 31-21 victory over Virginia at
Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
Winston Salem Journal
From the
Washington Daily News
-Pirates
overrun the Cavaliers
What�s this business about the Pirates not being able to run the
ball? And what�s this about the passing game being in trouble without
Aundrae Allison?
-ECU�s
Roach continues streak
Kevin Roach saw his reception streak continue in East Carolina�s
31-21 victory over Virginia on Saturday.
From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Purple
and Gold rush stumps Cavs
Sitting on a lead in the second half proved more beneficial to
East Carolina Saturday than chasing one.
-Backups
step up to lift up Pirates
-Changes
on offensive line give running game a push
-Optimism
expressed for dental school
From the New Bern Sun Journal
-Pirates
complete in win over Cavaliers
The offense couldn�t be stopped. The defense could barely be
penetrated. Even a broken play and a trick play worked....
-Pirates
reach personal goals with 31-21 win
A handful of East Carolina players set personal records in the
Pirates� 31-21 victory over Virginia on Saturday night. Monster punt
After ECU went three downs and out on its first possession, punter Ryan
Dougherty sent a 72-yard punt...
From the Charlotte Observer
-Pirates
get coveted win over ACC foe
ECU has 304 yards in a stunning 1st half
-East
Carolina Observations
Pirates Top Cavaliers, 31-21
virginiasports.com
From the Roanoke Times
-Pirates
ship out UVa
In a battle between programs whose coaches were hired by Terry
Holland, East Carolina exposed a Virginia defense ranked 20th in the
nation to the tune of 31-21
-GAME
STATISTICS
-UVa ends
3-game road swing
From the
Charlottesville Daily Progress
-Cavs
walk the plank
ECU rushes for 4 TDs as UVa drops to 2-4 on year
-Cavs
break through on punts
-Byers
a passing threat
-Williams
getting in sync
-Where
do the Cavs go from here?
-Game
Blog
-GAME
PHOTO GALLERY
Painful plunder
East Carolina's Pirates roll to a big early lead and coast to
victory over Virginia, whose road struggles continue.
Hampton Roads Daily Press
Cavs walk the plank at East Carolina
Lynchburg News and Advance
Punchless U.Va. falls to Pirates
Staunton (VA) News Leader (AP)
These Pirates ready for prime time
Kinston Free Press
From the
Richmond Times Dispatch
-Weak
defense tells hole truth for Cavaliers
-U.VA.
NOTES
October 7, 2006
National Frugal Fun Day
From Bonesville.net
-Monroe:
Kevin's Keys to the Game
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Amato continues mastery of Seminoles
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ECU volleyball triumphs at home over UAB
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Millican continues bid for spot on LPGA Tour
Pirate Gameday
Virginia @
East Carolina
Dowdy - Ficklen Stadium at East Carolina
University - Greenville, NC
- 6:00 PM ET
Gameday Forecast:
Virginia @ East Carolina
TV: CSTV
WNCT (Live Pregame and
Postgame coverage)
 Gametracker
ECU All Access
Pirate athletic events - This week
East Carolina
still searching for offense
East Carolina would relish some semblance of the offensive
production from its only other game with Virginia when the Pirates host
the Cavaliers at 6 p.m. tonight.
Fayetteville Observer
ECU ready for UVa.'s mixed bag
Coach Skip Holtz says that East Carolina will have to be ready
for anything today when it plays Virginia.
Winston Salem Journal
Pirates hope to dismount Cavaliers
You�d have to go back 31 years to find the last East
Carolina-Virginia matchup. Needless to say, that 1975 game, a 61-10
Pirates win, doesn�t mean much today.
Washington Daily News
From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Tight-kint
backs lead ECU defense
Smith's disciplined approach pays dividends for Pirates'
secondary
-Dye,
Gartman, O'Donnell, Watkins inducted into ECU Hall
Even without Jeff Blake in attendance, Friday night's East
Carolina Hall of Fame induction ceremony featured plenty of Pirate
greatness
From the New Bern Sun Journal
-Pirates�
O-Line faces stiff challenge with Virginia�s defense
Cavaliers haven�t allowed many teams to rush well this season
-In
Good Hands
Pirates receiver Good becomes new punt returner
Randle's
memories of '75 ECU game vivid
We didn't play even a little bit and East Carolina just
absolutely annihilated us.
Roanoke Times
From the
Charlottesville Daily Progress
-ECU
favored vs. Cavs
ECU (1-3), is hoping to make a statement, both regionally and
nationally, that the Pirates are returning to their old form. Virginia
(2-3) must win four of its last seven to finish at .500 and have a shot
at the postseason, but enters with added motivation from being a 6
?-point underdog.
-6
Burning Questions
Some keys to today's matchup between Virginia and East Carolina.
-Snelling
hitting his stride
Entering today's contest at East Carolina, Virginia ranks ahead
of only three other teams - Temple, Duke and Baylor - in rushing offense
nationally.
-Fitzgerald
playing like a wily vet
Virginia at
ECU
Raleigh News & Observer
Pirates continue tough non-conference slate against Cavaliers
Charlotte Observer (AP)
Virginia at East Carolina
Washington Post
U.Va. seeks road success
Richmond Times Dispatch
Virginia seeks second straight road victory
Lynchburg News & Advance
U.Va. getting defensive boost from young guns
The Virginian Pilot
U.Va. redshirt makes solid recovery
Hampton Roads Daily Press
EX-PRO JOHN MAGINNES HAS GOTTEN PRETTY GOOD AT WINGIN' IT
Greensboro News Record
From ecupirates.com
-Kirkley's
Three Assists Lead Pirates Over Herd
-Volleyball
Downs UAB 3-1
-Adrienne
Millican Tied For 18th At Qualifying School
East Carolina blanks Herd in women's soccer
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
October 6, 2006
Paint it PURPLE Friday
Sukkot
(begins at sundown - Jewish)
From Bonesville.net
-Cherubini:
Pirate Time Machine - Pat Dye
-Cherubini:
PTM Sidebar - Dye reflects on his players
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Big Ten announces fines, reprimands
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Central Florida wins late field goal battle
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Millican shoots 74 in qualifying event
WNCT:
Pirate Insider Report
WNCT:
Talk of the Town
On the Inside with Mac and Marc
The East Carolina Pirates will test Virginia this Saturday, as
they have a solid senior quarterback in James Pickney, and a veteran
secondary.
WCAV.com
From ecupirates.com
-Jones,
Perry and Pulaski Win Multi-Events In Intrasquad Meet
-Millican
Advances To Third Round OF LPGA Qualifying Tournament
-Volleyball
Hosts UAB Friday Night at Minges Coliseum
ECU reaps benefits of Butler's choice
Things could have gone either way for Matt Butler. He wasn't any
different than hundreds of other kids around him in Rowan County.
Greenville Daily Reflector
Roach looking to step up game
With the status of East Carolina�s top receiver questionable for
Saturday�s game, Kevin Roach views it as an opportunity to step up and
be a leader.
Washington Daily News
Righting an
ailing ship
East Carolina battling injuries, illnesses before UVa.
Raleigh News & Observer
Memo to UVa- Run the football
The Pirates (1-3) enter Saturday's showdown with Virginia (2-3)
ranked among the national leaders in takeaways - only three teams, in
fact, have forced more turnovers than ECU.
Charlottesville Daily Progress
Cavaliers look for second straight win away from home
University of Virginia - The Cavalier Daily
Virginia cornerback hopes to pick on Pirates
Hamilton has 13 career interceptions for Cavaliers
New Bern Sun Journal
October 5, 2006
UN World Teacher's Day
From Bonesville.net
-Myatt:
View From The 'ville
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Dye, ECU, UVa cross paths one more time
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Gold captures ECU World Series with 8-7 win
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Tulsa runs past Southern Miss
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Former ECU golfer Millican in LPGA qualifying
WNCT:
Talk of the Town
From ecupirates.com
-Millican
Tied For 34th At Venice LPGA Sectionals
-Family
Commitment To Keep Blake From Attending Hall Of Fame Banquet
An unscheduled obligation will delay former ECU quarterback's
hall of fame induction to 2007
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Running
in place
Virginia has struggled to move the football on the ground
-ECU
swimmer look to continue team's tradition
A large trophy case is being built to house all of the honors and
championships accumulated by East Carolina's swimming program since its
inception in 1953. Head coach Rick Kobe wants that new area to fill up
as quickly and completely as his office currently is.
Injuries deplete ECU�s starting lineup
As ECU�s football team prepares to host ACC opponent University
of Virginia Saturday night, the Pirates continue to be hindered in this
week�s practice.
New Bern Sun Journal
From the Charlottesville Daily Progress
-Groh
not feeling sorry for Pirates
Aaaarrrrg! Well, mateys, it�s time to take on the Pirates this
week, Virginia�s first trip to Greenville, and the experts have made
East Carolina a touchdown favorite.
-Williams'
fate still uncertain
MU women face Pirates in soccer
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
October 4, 2006
Birthday - President Rutherford Hayes Birthday (19th President)
From Bonesville.net
-Hinton:
Henry's Highlights
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Promising phase of season starts with UVa
-BVL:
Updated C-USA Scores, Standings & Schedule
WNCT:
Talk of the Town (guest Denny O'Brien)
WNCT:
Tuesday Tailgate
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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TV exposure continues for C-USA teams
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Former UVa stars make $1 million gift
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SMU takes two of three weekly league honors
 Linkmeister quote: �I
took algebra in college, and it was a good thing. At East
Carolina, I found out three athletic directors plus three presidents
plus three wins equals two years of a five-year contract.� -Former ECU
Coach John Thompson (from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)
From ecupirates.com
-Gold
Team Takes Intra-Squad World Series Title
-Men's
Golf Finishes Third at Joe Agee Invitational
Like father, like son
Steve and Kort Shankweiler share football bond
The East Carolinian
From virginiasports.com
-Cavaliers
Prepare to Face East Carolina Saturday
Read some of what coach Al Groh had to say about the game from
Wednesday's press conference.
-Virginia
Travels to East Carolina
Virginia looks to even record at 3-3 in the first meeting vs. the
Pirates in 31 years.
New faces work into the system for ECU football
According to the math of East Carolina football coach Skip Holtz,
it is the number of plays documented in games that forms the foundation
for measuring a player's worth.
Greenville Daily Reflector
Catching up with Copper
The third-year pro didn�t disappoint those 22, as he played
extensively. While (Terrance) Copper has become known as one of the
better special teams players in the NFL, he saw quite a few plays at
receiver on Sunday.
Washington Daily News
From the Virginian Pilot
-Holtz
hopes he can find right prescription for ECU
By Tuesday afternoon, getting up for Virginia hadn't been the
primary concern of football players at East Carolina University.
-U.Va.
Report: For Groh, the answer to the question of ECU is a simple Y-E-S
From the Charlottesville Daily Progress
-Sewell
brings calming presence to UVa huddle
When Sewell walked into his first huddle as the starting
quarterback of Virginia's football team at Georgia Tech, he could hardly
hear himself think.
-Hard
work paying off for Copper
Jon Copper has stepped up at linebacker for UVa, earning himself
a scholarship through hard work and unquestioned dedication.
Olsen still
leads despite demotion
The Cavaliers have lost 16 straight road games as an underdog and
Saturday visit an East Carolina team that is favored by 6 1 2 points.
Roanoke Times
Cavaliers feeling better, working better
wvec.com
Groh stingy when it comes to trickery
"If you overwork 'em, there's no element of surprise," Virginia
coach Al Groh said. "Usually, each one's got a one-play per season shelf
life."
Hampton Roads Daily Press
From the Richmond Times Dispatch
-Cavs'
QB leads from the bench
-U.VA.
NOTES
Around Campus:
Cannons, Other
Items Sought At Presumed Site Of Blackbeard's Ship
The artifacts will be taken to the Queen Anne's Revenge
conservation lab at East Carolina University.
wxii.com
October 3, 2006
Oktoberfest in Germany ends
From Bonesville.net
-Bailey:
From the
Anchor Desk
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Pirates' bye week complicated by ailments
BVL Audio:
Skip Holtz weekly press
conference
WNCT:
Talk of the Town
WNCT:
Brian Bailey Show
(guest Pat Watkins)
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Curry to receive Amos Alonzo Stagg award
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Inspired by fallen teammate, Rice whips Army
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ECU women's golf team finishes 11th
From ecupirates.com
-Pirate
GameDay Central
The East Carolina football team will be back in action this
Saturday, Oct. 7 when they host Virginia at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium at 6
p.m.
-Weekly
Press Luncheon Quotes
East Carolina University head football coach Skip Holtz addressed
members of the media prior to this week's game against Virginia.
-ECU
Baseball To Hold Alumni Game
The East Carolina baseball team will welcome all alumni October 7
for an Alumni Baseball Game this weekend in conjunction with the Annual
Hall of Fame and Letterwinners weekend.
-Men's
Golf Tied For Sixth At Joe Agee Invitational
Cavalier GameDay Central
virginiasports.com
From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Flu
bug hits Pirates hard as they prepare for Cavaliers
Instead of getting extra rest during the off week, many East
Carolina football players were getting bed rest instead.
-ECU
Notes- ECU senior receives state mathematics award
BANGED UP- Off week gave little relief to Pirates
Bye weeks are supposed to help teams get better physically. But
with East Carolina's injury list, that hasn't been the case, according
to Coach Skip Holtz.
Winston Salem Journal
Pirates address concerns during off week
One of the best things about an open date is the ability to work
on some of the things that you�ve not been able to quite get down just
yet.
Washington Daily News
Pirates
battling stomach 'bug'
Raleigh News & Observer
Banged up Pirates ready themselves for Virginia
ECU had 19 players missing from Sunday night�s practice due to
injury and sickness
New Bern Sun Journal
Sick,
injured Pirates have difficult time preparing for Virginia
Fayetteville Observer (AP)
Injuries, illness plunder ECU lineup
Charlotte Observer (AP)
Gridiron reunion- U.Va. vs. ECU
The University of Virginia's relationship with East Carolina
University in football looks, for now at least, to be a short-term
affair.
Richmond Times Dispatch
E-mails from ECU challenge fans to show class
Be loud, be proud � but be respectful.
Kinston Free Press
Thompson enjoying 1st year as UCA athletic director
SportingNews.com
October 2, 2006
National Custodial Worker Day
Name Your Car Day
From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien:
Pirate Notebook No. 284
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Holtz, staff keys to future
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Denny O'Brien's Harris Poll ballot
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Takeaways, sacks mean good things for UVa
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Gators pull even with WVU in Harris BCS poll
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Swofford presented with Homer Rice Award
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Tulsa win streak continues at ECU's expense
From ecupirates.com
-Women's
Golf Finishes In 11th Place At Wildcat Invitational
-ECU
Loses Conference Game Against UAB IN OT 1-0
-Tulsa
Sweeps Volleyball
Copper gives friends and family a reason to cheer
Terrance Copper had to shell out some big money this weekend, but
he said it was worth it.
Washington Daily News
Cavs want to keep the winning going
The winning feeling that had departed from Virginia's program for
almost three full weeks is back after a trip to Durham, N.C.
Charlottesville Daily Progress
More aggressive defense pays dividends for U.Va.
Richmond Times Dispatch
Virginia's win over Duke wrapped in ribbons, bows
The Virginian Pilot
ECU
researcher plays duet with violins and lasers
Carefully, Samuel Zygmuntowicz fastened a $6 million Stradivarius
violin to a cement wall in a laboratory at East Carolina University.
Fayetteville Observer (AP)
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October 8, 2006
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-Tigers
topple Deacons
Clemson hands WFU first loss of the season
-Hands
Up- Bobbled snap opens door for Clemson's win
-Deacon
blues- Wake Forest misses its shot
-Appalachian
roars past Chattanooga 56-21
From the
Columbia (SC) State
-4th-quarter
Gaines
Senior sparks rally that ends Tigers� nightmare
-Another
Tigers� receiver goes down
-A
Tricky One
Spurrier not happy after near UK rally
-USC
can�t stand the success
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Hurricanes
knock UNC back on its heels
-Tide surges
past gritty Blue Devils
-NHL: 'W'
still eluding Canes
From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Bama powers
back vs. Devils
-Loss yet
another big blow to Tar Heels
-N.C. Central
will be lucky to keep coach
October 7, 2006
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-One
for the Books- Unbeaten Deacs can make history against Tigers
-This
Matters a Lot- Wake Forest has far more to gain than lose today against
Clemson
-ASU
facing tough test against Mocs
Appreciate the
Wolfpack�s recovery
Hate him or love him, you have to hand it to N.C. State coach
Chuck Amato.
Fayetteville Observer
From the Charlotte Observer
-Wake
Forest to host rare meaningful game
-Resurrected
Pack eyes an ACC crown
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-CH,
Miami coaches face similar pressure to win despite vastly different
expectations
-Wolfpack
mindful of history lesson
N.C. State often loses after big-time victories.
-NHL/Canes:
'Opening Night 2' a bust
From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Duke to face
hostile environment at Alabama
-A lot on the
line for UNC-CH, Miami
Coaches on hot seats meet
Bunting, Coker could feel better with victory
New Bern Sun Journal
Gameday forecast- USC 34, Kentucky 28
Columbia (SC) State
From the Greensboro News-Record
-THE
BIG CHILL AT CHRYSLER CLASSIC
You won't find it in any cookbook, so here now is the recipe for
making an absolutely miserable day on a golf course: Just add water.
If you're really feeling cruel, throw in some wind.
-Bunting's
critics growing bolder
-Deacons
facing Revelation Day
October 6, 2006
From the Charlotte Observer
-Amato
digs in against critics
-6-9
forward commits to Charlotte
From the Greensboro News-Record
-Another
game, another comeback- N.C. State rallied to beat Florida State
-Clemson
will come running to Wake Forest
-CCG-
Geiberger, Rollins and Watney lead the field's birdie barrage
Is Wake playing dirty?
Clemson coach Tommy Bowden dismissed Wake Forest's reputation of
being a dirty team when it comes to their brand of cut blocking.
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Bowden will not overlook Deacons
Winston Salem Journal
Grobe brings out best in Demon Deacons
Greenville (SC) News
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-New seating
plan passes test
N.C. State officials reported no problems in the student sections
during Thursday night's game in Carter-Finley Stadium.
-Evans
clearly the difference
-NBA: May
ready to have his day
Bobcat wants to prove himself after injury-filled season.
From the Durham Herald-Sun
-A 'gem' for
the Wolfpack against Noles
-Devils aim to
fix all that's broken
-Tar Heels
happy to be kicking off for more than one reason
Tom Suiter- This Week's Saturday Picks
wral.com
October 5, 2006
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-The
Pressure's On- Pack asking Evans to repeat his effort from previous game
-What?
Tigers' Dukes can't figure out Deacons
From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Canes hang
banner then lose in shootout
-Dascenzo-
Repeating will be no easy task
-Wade a thread
from Alabama to Durham
-Lowery was a
find in Amato's earliest days
Stuckey breaks foot
Tigers lose leading receiver for 4 weeks
Greenville (SC) News
Wake-up calls
Wake Forest � not FSU or Miami � has been the Tigers� thorn.
Here�s how they can avoid another loss
Columbia (SC) State
Deacons want to see men and women in black
The school is encouraging fans at Saturday's game against
15th-ranked Clemson to wear black rather than gold in an attempt to
create visible solidarity.
Greensboro News-Record
From the Charlotte Observer
-NCAA
asked to justify being tax exempt
An influential member of Congress is questioning whether the NCAA,
with its multimillion-dollar television contracts and million-dollar
coaches, deserves its tax-exempt status.
-K.
Robinson sentenced to 90 days in jail
-Panthers
center was a Haynesworth victim
-Greensboro
positions itself for 2007 PGA event
Hokies to just
wear it
All Tech teams to use Nke goods exclusively
Roanoke Times
October 4, 2006
From the Charlotte Observer
-NC
football final could come to Charlotte
East Carolina in years past has talked about hosting a state
championship as well.
-Wake-up
call in Winston-Salem- Deacons are 5-0
Football team's best start since 1987 has fans, campus buzzing
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-Trials
and Tribulations
Clemson's Bowden has had difficulties against Wake Forest
-Deacons
hoping to quiet critics
WFU, 5-0, will face its toughest test yet against 4-1 Clemson
From the
Anderson Independent
-Porous
UK defense up next for Gamecocks
-Tigers
trying to end Demon Deacons' hex
From the
Columbia (SC) State
-USC
dismisses Bonds
Redshirt freshman allegedly chokes female student during
altercation
-Clemson
thinner at quarterback
Tigers� No. 3 quarterback suffers broken footin practice
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Built to
win -- again
With a young nucleus in place for another few seasons guided by
captain Rod Brind'Amour, the Hurricanes believe they can win multiple
Stanley Cup titles.
-Exciting
time for Carolina
Yo, Carolina Hurricanes, it's not as though you guys need to rock
the world.
-Coping
through kicking
NCSU's Deraney draws inspiration from his father, who is battling
MS.
-Devils try
to turn the tide
Winless Duke begins rough stretch at Bama.
Leitao lays it out
A conversation with Virginia men's basketball coach Dave Leitao.
Charlottesville Daily Progress
WVU�s Bruce
suspended following DUI arrest
West Virginia wide receiver Jeremy Bruce has been suspended
indefinitely after a drunken driving arrest.
Charleston (WV) Gazette Mail
From the Durham Herald-Sun
-NCSU
AD- Amato not on the hot seat
After N.C. State suffered a bewildering last-second loss to Akron
earlier in the season, ESPN college football analyst Mark May said that
Chuck Amato might not last the season as the Wolfpack's head coach.
-Canes ready
for scrap to keep Cup
A little more than three months ago, the once-lowly Carolina
Hurricanes shocked the world by bringing the Stanley Cup to North
Carolina.
October 3, 2006
Thursday football helps promote ACC
FSU Athletic Director Dave Hart appreciated the importance of
playing in front of a captive college football audience on Thursday
nights when he was the athletic director at East Carolina
Tallahassee Democrat
From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Amato not
likely to show mercy
-'Eggheads'
hurt Duke football
-Blue Devils
try to keep spirits up
From the Greensboro News-Record
-Wake
tries to stay cool as the hype grows hot
-Confident
Bobcats discussing postseason
Deacons on
verge of big things
Fayetteville Observer
Details of ODU contracts with Welsh, Sheridan aired
Virginian Pilot
NHL:
Ward's
maturity simply heroic
Raleigh News & Observer
Most SEC fans don't have to clap for losers
Birmingham News
October 2, 2006
Ronde and Tiki Barber Make $1 Million Gift to UVa
virginiasports.com
Wake at higher level
Immediately after Clemson's 51-0 blowout of Louisiana Tech
Saturday night, the questions started.
Anderson Independent
Duke, stop
this charade
Duke has every right to be as bad in football as it desires, just
as it is free to retain coach Ted Roof for years to come.
Anderson Independent
Panthers back on track
Two TDs in fourth quarter hold off Saints
Winston Salem Journal
The Redskins' offense comes alive to produce one of the most emotional
finishes in stadium history.
Hampton Roads Daily Press
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October 8, 2006
Saturday Football Roundup
Lester Ricard threw for 344 yards and four touchdowns to lead
Tulane to a 38-24 Conference USA victory over Rice on Saturday. It was
the Green Wave's first victory at the Louisiana Superdome since Nov. 13,
2004. East Carolina rolled up nearly 450 yards of total offense in a
31-21 win over Virginia.
conferenceusa.com
From the Houston Chronicle
-UH
watches helplessly as victory turns to defeat
Louisiana-Lafayette scores game's final 18 points as Cougars blow
three-TD lead
-Tulane's
no-huddle is no joy for Rice
Fort�, Ricard too much as TU rolls by Rice
In the majority of Tulane's games this season, developing a
productive running game has been a major chore for the Green Wave. A
week ago against Southern Methodist, Tulane finished with minus-33
rushing yards.
New Orleans Times Picayune
Blazers run wild against Memphis
UAB's running game found a pulse on Saturday night. And, largely
because of that, the pulse of the winning streak over Memphis remains
alive.
Birmingham News
From the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-UofM
takes another one right in the ribs
-Slinging
Tigers can't break Blazers' curse
From the El Paso Times
-UTEP avenges ugly
loss to SMU
-Sam gets the call
vs. SMU
-SMU backup gives
good account of himself
From the Dallas Morning News
-UTEP
puts away SMU
-Suspended
quarterback sent home from El Paso
Eagles' D under gun
For the first time this season, the Southern Miss defense allowed
more than 400 yards total offense in a 20-6 Conference USA loss last
Tuesday at Tulsa.
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Snyder
sympathetic to fans' frustration
-Perspective
plays important part in Herd's psyche for rest of season
Herd hoops team
has experience, speed
Charleston (WV) Gazette Mail
October 7, 2006
Conference USA Scoreboard
cstv.com
Conference USA
notebook
Charleston (WV) Gazette Mail
Kolb, Houston lead West's rise
It hasn't taken long for power to shift within Conference USA
football. Beyond Tulsa's conference championship game victory at Central
Florida in 2005, the East Division was the stronger side last year.
Through the first four-plus weeks of this season, the West clearly is
dominant.
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
From the Dallas Morning News
-SMU
suspends QB Willis indefinitely
SMU starting quarterback Justin Willis will not play against
UT-El Paso Saturday and is suspended indefinitely because of a violation
of team rules.
-Preview-
SMU at UTEP
-SMU
DBs face test out west
From the El Paso Times
-Miners intent on
payback against Mustangs
-C-USA
Opener- SMU at UTEP
-Miner notes-
Miners forced to deal with SMU's top runner
-UTEP's
Playmaker- Quintin Demps
Fletcher, Nelson get suspensions
Southern Miss will be without its leading rusher for the first
half of its Oct. 14 Conference USA game with Houston and its leading
receiver will be sidelined for at least that long, as well.
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
From the Birmingham News
-Blazer
runners hope to hit high gear vs. Tigers
Five games are in the record books and UAB head coach Watson
Brown is still waiting for his team's running game to get untracked.
-BLAZER
BUZZ
-CONFERENCE
USA PREVIEW
From the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Revived
offense needed for Tiger win
-Tiger
Notebook
Green Wave defense weighing options
New Orleans Times Picayune
Huntington,
Marshall has new fan in McConaughey
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
October 6, 2006
From conferenceusa.com
-Houston
Concludes Preparations For Saturday Night's Game Against
Louisiana-Lafayette
-Tulane
Returns To Action Saturday vs. C-USA Foe Rice
-Blazers
Wrap-Up Practice For Memphis, Ready For
-Southern
Miss Football Returns to Practice Field
-"Knights
Roundtable" Features Discussion On Big Road Win At Marshall
-Women's
Soccer Notebook
From the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Marshall
off to worst start since 1983
-With loss,
Marshall facing rocky road
Snyder
disappointed with defensive effort
Charleston (WV) Gazette Mail
Herd left frustrated after latest setback
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Southern Miss feeling the effects from loss
Hattiesburg American
Young's turf toe heightens USM woes
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Memphis brings out best in White
Corey White has put together many memorable moments and memorable
games running with the football at UAB.
Birmingham News
From the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Step
up to the plate, Tigers, or face ribbing
UAB has beaten Memphis six straight times. UAB owns this
series...So they decided, geez, let's invent a trophy and give it to the
winner of the game!
-Tiger
Notebook
Price says
he's happy with game attendance
UTEP head coach Mike Price was pleasantly surprised to find that
UTEP is 38th in the nation in attendance and third in the state --
behind only the University of Texas and Texas A&M. Miner crowds have
averaged 51,664 so far this season, as both the Texas Tech and New
Mexico State games were sellouts.
El Paso Times
SMU RB Martin will return from injury Saturday
Dallas Morning News
From the Houston Chronicle
-Rice
defense taking shape
-Briles
puts tight ends to work at UH
October 5, 2006
From conferenceusa.com
-UCF
Edges Marshall in the Final Seconds, 23-22
Kevin Smith rushed for a season-high 166 yards before getting
hurt and Michael Torres kicked a 22-yard field goal with 6.7 seconds
left to lift UCF to a 23-22 victory over Marshall on Wednesday night.
-UCF-Marshall
Postgame Notes
From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Knights
crash Herd's party
No amount of Hollywood magic could save Marshall University from
a demoralizing defeat.
-Hollywood
can't bail out Marshall this time
-Walk
creates electric atmosphere
From the
Charleston (WV) Gazette Mail
-No Hollywood
finish for Herd
Late field-goal drive wins it for UCF
-Emotions run
high as actor walks Herd into showdown
As Hollywood heartthrob Matthew McConaughey led the Marshall
football team on its pregame walk into Joan C. Edwards Stadium for the
second time, he noticed a different Thundering Herd team.
-Marshall turns
the �force� against it
There was something in the air at Joan C. Edwards Stadium
Wednesday night.
-Marshall
football notebook
Pressure didn�t bother Herd kicker
-UCF-Marshall
statistics
From the Orlando Sentinel
-Knights
win with last-minute field goal
Making just their second road trip of the season and desperately
needing a win to keep pace in Conference USA's East Division title race,
UCF nearly squandered an 11-point second-half advantage but got a
22-yard field goal from Michael Torres with 6.7 seconds to down Marshall
23-22 Wednesday.
-STILL
KICKING
-Secret
weapon saves day
Herd lanced
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Making the switch
The first hint that Kyle Bissinger was destined to play defense
came long before he arrived at UAB.
Birmingham News
Tiger all-star DB Smith adjusting to new responsibilities
Memphis Commercial
Appeal
Briles
puts tight ends to work at UH
Houston Chronicle
Freshman WR poised to match school record
Dallas Morning News
'They whipped our butts'
Too much Paul Smith, plus too many dropped passes, plus too many
injuries, plus a horrid second half add up to a loss for the Southern
Miss football team.
Hattiesburg American
Miners hoping for
third straight sellout
El Paso Times
October 4, 2006
UCF looks to Marshall game to end another skid
Teams square off tonight in nationally-televised contest
New Bern Sun Journal
From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Herd
begins C-USA play tonight
Finally, after a demanding September of demanding non-conference
games, it's Conference USA gametime.
-Focus
key on starry night
Throughout his two-season tenure as Marshall University's
football coach, Mark Snyder has preached the importance of "road focus.
-Herd
gets much-needed victory tonight
It's as close to a must-win as any college team can face in early
October.
-Herd
game notes
-Conference
USA schedules
Familiar players in game tonight
Four years ago, Orlando-area high-school stars Mike Walker,
Steven Moffett and Bernard Morris never had heard of Conference USA, let
alone thought about playing in it.
Orlando Sentinel
Herd still sore
from last UCF game
It wasn�t how Bernard Morris envisioned his return to his
hometown.
Charleston (WV) Gazette Mail
Herd, Golden
Knights trying to eliminate problems on defense
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
C-USA Football
GameNight
Wednesday,
Oct 4
UCF @ Marshall
7:30 PM ET
Huntington, W. Va.
TV: ESPN 2
From conferenceusa.com
-Tulsa
Surges Past Southern Miss, 20-6
Courtney Tennial ran for 120 yards and a touchdown in his first
career start and Paul Smith threw for 201 yards and ran for a touchdown
to lead Tulsa to a 20-6 victory over Southern Miss on Tuesday night.
-Southern
Miss Postgame Notes for Tulsa Game...
-Rice's
Dillard is Catching On
Rice's Jarett Dillard has emerged as one of the most productive
receivers in college football this season.
-Tulane
Begins Preparation For Showdown With Rice
-Houston
Embarks on Louisiana-Lafayette Preps
From the Tulsa World
-Tuesday
triumph
Quarterback Paul Smith's label as a pocket passer officially can
be thrown away.
-TU
off to good start in conference play
Tulsa's victory at Southern Mississippi was the first sign of a
significant turnaround last year.
From the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-Held
soarless
Hurricane holds Golden Eagles to their fewest points in
conference loss
-Only
one team had look of a champion
Tulsa made clutch plays a bonafide championship team makes.
Southern Miss did not.
-Fletcher
impresses, but just in 1st half
-Eagles
end Hurricane's streak at 34 points
-Injuries,
inconsistency hinder Eagles' offense
20 TULSA, Southern Miss 6
As its offense unraveled in the Oklahoma heat, Southern Miss was
beaten by defending league champion Tulsa on Tuesday night.
Biloxi Sun Herald
Tulsa hands Southern Miss 20-6 defeat
Hattiesburg American
West happy with how defense performed
Memphis Commercial
Appeal
Blazers face Memphis' new-look defense
Sometimes a little perspective is needed. How else can you
explain Memphis head football coach Tommy West's assessment of his
defense in last Saturday's lopsided non-conference loss to Tennessee?
Birmingham News
From the Dallas Morning News
-SMU
media guide cover motivates UT-El Paso
UTEP coach Mike Price spent part of his Monday news conference
trying to fire up Miners fans to sell out the Sun Bowl (51,500) for the
SMU game Saturday. It would be the program's first stretch of
three-straight sellouts. Price, perhaps as a motivational ploy, also
complained about SMU's media guide.
-Payne
Stewart's son orally commits to SMU
From the El Paso Times
-SMU coach
chimes in on media guide flap
After a few minutes of X's and O's, SMU head coach Phil Bennett
got to talking about what everybody else is talking about Tuesday. The
Mustang media guide.
-UTEP pleased
with academic reports
-Miner notes-
Sophomore lineman plays through sickness
No plans to go to no-huddle
Could Tulane's offensive success in the second half of last
Saturday night's game against Southern Methodist at the Superdome lead
to the Green Wave's going back to a no-huddle offense?
New Orleans Times Picayune
October 3, 2006
From conferenceusa.com
-Football
Notebook
-Women's
Soccer Notebook
-Former
Cougar Pitchers Set to Compete in Postseason
-Coach
Tommy West Press Luncheon Quotes
C-USA Football
GameNight
Tuesday, Oct 3
Southern Miss @ Tulsa
7:30 PM ET
Tulsa, Okla.
TV: ESPN2
Preview and predictions for
the week six Conference USA games
College Football News
Looking to repeat
Tulsa will welcome Tuesday night football, an ESPN audience and a
very good Southern Miss football team to Skelly Stadium. That concoction
equals an exciting game night for the Golden Hurricane program.
Tulsa World
Southern Miss travels to Tulsa tonight
Southern Miss completes its back-to-back Tuesday appearances on
ESPN2 tonight when it plays at Tulsa, where the Golden Eagles hope to
make an early statement in the Conference USA football race.
Mobile Register
From the Jackson Clarion Ledger
-C-USA
champ beckons USM
Southern Miss could send notice through Conference USA tonight
that the Golden Eagles are back if they can successfully navigate the
second act of a Tuesday two-step.
-Look
out for...
-USM
leaders
-Keys
for Southern Miss
Numbers say Tulsa is potent
Hattiesburg American
After some tough times, USM's Damion Fletcher is
on the right track
Biloxi Sun Herald
Marshall becoming familiar foe for UCF
In this new age of college football, when teams bounce from
league to league, identifying an annual league opponent that can be
called a "rival" has become increasingly difficult.
Orlando Sentinel
Snyder not
concerned with pass defense
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Could Herd wing it on UCF?
At first glance, Central Florida appears to be the elixir for
Marshall�s passing game, which sputtered at times during a rugged
September schedule.
Charleston (WV) Gazette Mail
From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Makeshift
D-line holding up
-Herd
trying to improve slow starts
-Juco
forward commits to MU
RICE NOTEBOOK- Celebrating win tough for Graham
Facing funeral of Lloyd, coach's mind elsewhere
Houston Chronicle
West saw some good in loss
UofM coach Tommy West said Monday there were several encouraging
aspects of last weekend's lopsided loss to the Vols that give him hope
before the Tigers resume Conference USA play Saturday at UAB.
Memphis Commercial
Appeal
Injury could force Blazers to change QBs again
AL.com
From the Birmingham News
-UAB
notes: "The Battle for the Bones."
-Blazer
makes remarkable comeback
Tony Haynes-Dalton remembers when he was told his college
football career might be over.
SMU starting to find the answers
Phil Bennett points out that SMU, which plays at UTEP on
Saturday, is a week-to-week work in progress. But after a dramatic, but
shaky, 33-28 win at Tulane last week gave SMU a three-game winning
streak and its first winning record since 1997, the coach said he
learned something about the Mustangs. "They answer people," he said.
Dallas Morning News
From the El Paso Times
-Price is excited
about sellouts
UTEP head coach Mike Price is excited about the prospect of the
Miners selling out the Sun Bowl for the third time in as many tries
Saturday against SMU -- something
-SMU cover shows
fallen Miner who was tackled
As if last year's embarrassing 40-27 loss to Southern Methodist
University wasn't enough motivation, the UTEP football team is looking
forward to Saturday's game against the Mustangs for another reason.
Lapses torment Tulane
Though the defense played well in spots and the offense showed it
can score points quickly and overcome a large deficit, it was not enough
to soften the sting of Tulane's 33-28 loss to Southern Methodist on
Saturday.
New Orleans Times Picayune
October 2, 2006
Around Conference USA - Football
USA Today
From the Houston Chronicle
-Rice
players say goodbye to fallen teammate Lloyd
A Rice player who died last week at age 19 was remembered for his
passion and his ability to play in a way that suggested he was bigger
than he actually was.
-COLLEGE
WEEK IN REVIEW- Rice's Clement among honorees
-UH
to use Miami loss as motivation
Herd offense still seeking explosive
identity
PERHAPS THE most encouraging game for the Marshall offense this
season didn�t involve the Thundering Herd. It may have been Saturday�s
mismatch between Tennessee and Memphis, one of the Herd�s Conference USA
compatriots.
Charleston (WV) Gazette Mail
Inman playing valuable roles for Herd off bench
John Inman no longer is a starter along Marshall University's
offensive line, but playing time hardly is an issue.
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Miners thankful
to come away with victory
It may have been ugly at times. And there still are plenty of
holes to shore up. But the UTEP football team won Saturday. It won a
game it had to win.
El Paso Times
Around the region
Coach Phil Bennett was pleased SMU (3-2) reached two goals with
Saturday's win: finishing September with a winning record and starting
Conference USA play 1-0
Dallas Morning News
Golden Eagles to get back to basics on special teams
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
USM preps for Tulsa
Hattiesburg American
Volleyball Recap
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