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April 23, 2006
Birthday - President James Buchanan (15th President)
From Bonesville.net
-BVL:
East Carolina 10, Marshall 9 [Box Score]
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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C-USA relief aces up for Stopper of the Year
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Mother Nature leaves Wolfpack, Heels hanging
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Freshman quarterback shines for Gators
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UCLA duo considering NBA
From ecupirates.com
-Pirates
Strike Gold Again Beating Marshall 10-9
Ryan Tousley's two-run double to left field gave East
Carolina its second consecutive come from behind win as the Pirates
defeated Marshall 10-9 Saturday night at Clark-LeClair Stadium.
-Softball
Team Spilts Doubleheader At Memphis
-Lady
Pirate Golf Inks Puche To NLI
Pirates pull off another thrilling win
It was well worth the wait.
Washington Daily News
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates
pilfer another
Not any of East Carolina's players, not head coach Billy Godwin,
not even assistant coach George Whitfield � who's been involved in
baseball for more than five decades � could remember ever being involved
in two consecutive ballgames like the Pirates and Marshall have
conducted.
-Fritz
hoping to be ECU's next backstop
Adam Witter might not be behind the plate right now with East
Carolina's regular catcher Jake Smith out with an injury had a collision
involving Andrew Fritz not occurred last fall.
East Carolina Comes Back Again for 10-9 Win over Marshall Baseball
East Carolina's Ryan Tousley hit a two-out, two-run double in the
bottom of the ninth to lead the Pirates to a 10-9 win over the Marshall
baseball team Saturday night in front of 2,685 spectators at
water-logged Clark-LeClair Stadium
herdzone.com
A real head
Turner
"I want to commit somewhere as soon as the
summer ends," said Northern Durham's Chris Turner, who lists Virginia
Tech, East Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin and St. John's as his leaders.
Durham Herald Sun
Teamwork with teeth
ECU's dental school: Open wide, and say `ah-hah!'
Charlotte Observer
April 22, 2006
Earth Day
From Bonesville.net
-BVL:
East Carolina 10, Marshall 9 [Box Score]
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Apparent West Virginia spy nabbed at Marshall
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Veteran guard plans to leave Georgia Tech
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ECU's tennis seasons end
 WNCT:
Talk of The Town
From ecupirates.com
-Mattox
Infield Single In Ninth Lifts Pirates Past Marshall
Jay Mattox's bases loaded infield single in the bottom of the
ninth scored Brandon Henderson to give East Carolina a 10-9 come from
behind win against Marshall Friday night in Conference USA play at
Clark-LeClair Stadium.
-Saturday's
Baseball Game Moved Up To 1 P.M.
-Cougars
Knock Lady Pirates Out Of C-USA Women's Tennis Championships
-SMU
Eliminates ECU From C-USA Men's Tennis Championships
Pirates pull out a thriller
Brandon Henderson had a career night, helping the East Carolina
Pirates rally from a big deficit in a 10-9 win over Marshall in
Conference USA play.
Washington Daily News
Pirates rally for dramatic victory
Jay Mattox capped a dramatic East Carolina rally with an RBI
single in the bottom of the ninth scoring Brandon Henderson, lifting the
Pirates to a 10-9 win over Marshall in Conference USA play before 3,159
at Clark-LeClair Stadium
Kinston Free Press
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU
dons rally caps
East Carolina needed a superlative effort to rally from an
eight-run deficit against Marshall in the opener of a Conference USA
baseball series on Friday night.
-Making
the move- Allied health, med library prepare to move into new $55
million facility
East Carolina Rallies in Ninth to Eke Past Marshall Baseball, 10-9
Herd scores eight in second, but Pirates come back for win
herdzone.com
April 21, 2006
From Bonesville.net
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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UNCW coaching search gathers Moss
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ECU women advance in C-USA tennis
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NCAA examining prep diploma mills
WNCT:
Talk of The Town (Walter Jones, Kim Lewellen)
From ecupirates.com
-Young
Named Most Valuable Player at Lady Pirates Basketball Annual Banquet
Trio Of Seniors Bid Farewell
-ECU
Women's Tennis Opens C-USA Championships With Win
Lady Pirates dispose of Memphis 4-0, advance to face Houston
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Underclassmen
doing their part for East Carolina
A total of seven freshmen and sophomores took the field during a
crucial stretch of East Carolina's game at No. 14 N.C. State on Tuesday
night. A similar type of scenario likely will play out again this
weekend as the Pirates play host to Marshall for a Conference USA series
beginning this evening at 7.
-Good
timing- Pirates work out for scouts
Several dozen incoming senior players were timed and evaluated by
a small handful of National Football League scouts on ECU's turf
practice field.
Pirates look to bounce back; play Thundering Herd in weekend
East Carolina will look to shake off a tough loss to NC State, as
the Pirates play host to Marshall for a three-game Conference USA series
Washington Daily News
Rounding the
bases
Raleigh News & Observer
Marshall Baseball Invades East Carolina for Weekend Series
Thundering Herd and Pirates begin series at 7 p.m. Friday
herdzone.com
NFL draft preview- Linebackers
WFAA
April 20, 2006
From Bonesville.net
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Deacs to install FieldTurf at Groves Stadium
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Zags' Morrison headed to NBA
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Walberg to guide Pepperdine hoops program
WNCT:
Talk of The Town (Tom Campbell, GPD)
Evaluating offensive linemen for NFL draft
VERSATILITY PLUS: The jack-of-all-trades in this draft is East
Carolina's Guy Whimper.
San Jose Mercury News
Two Southern Mississippi games set for broadcast by CSTV
The Golden Eagles' games Oct. 28 against East Carolina and Nov.
18 against UAB will begin at 7 pm Central time and will be televised by
CSTV.
Biloxi Sun Herald
Pirates make statement in first year of ECU Ice Hockey
Hockey takes hold in North Carolina
The East Carolinian
Future ECU Opponent:
12th game not
much of a bonus for WVU
Charleston (WV) Gazette
April 19, 2006
From Bonesville.net
-BVL:
N.C. State 4, East Carolina 3 (10 innings) [Box Score]
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Krog leads Pirates to C-USA women's golf title
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UConn sophomore opts for NBA
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Another UConn cager eyes different pro route
WNCT:
Brian Bailey Show (guest Gary Overton)
WNCT:
Talk of The Town
From ecupirates.com
-Krog,
ECU Claim C-USA Women's Golf Championship
Pirates Win First-Ever C-USA Women's Golf title
-Deja
Vu- Late Rally Lifts Pack Over Pirates
Brian Aargon scored the game winning run on a wild pitch in the
bottom of the tenth to lift the N.C. State over East Carolina 4-3
Tuesday night at Doak Field in Raleigh, N.C.
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-No.
14 Wolfpack slips past Pirates in 10th inning
East Carolina let another one get away at N.C. State's Doak
Field.
-ECU
takes C-USA women's golf title
When golfer Lene Krog stepped foot on East Carolina's campus, her
reputation and talent were expected to deliver results right from her
first tee box. Just months after her Pirate debut, the Norway native
couldn't have dreamed of a better freshman campaign.
Another wild
win for Pack
ECU mistakes give win to State
Raleigh News & Observer
Pirates lose a heartbreaker to Wolfpack
Brian Aragon raced home on a wild pitch by Kevin Rhodes in the
bottom of the 10th, giving the seventh-ranked N.C. State Wolfpack a 4-3
win over the East Carolina Pirates
Washington Daily News
Once a Pirate, always a Pirate
Former player's return to ECU has been 'rewarding'
The East Carolinian
April 18, 2006
Tax Freedom Day
Anniversary - Paul Revere�s Ride
From Bonesville.net
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Two Duke lacrosse players reportedly indicted
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ECU leads C-USA women's golf
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Tar Heels ranked No. 1 by Collegiate Baseball
WNCT:
Talk of The Town
From ecupirates.com
-Women's
Golf Takes Over Lead At C-USA Championship
East Carolina turned in a team second round total of 294 to take
a five stroke lead at the 2006 Conference USA Women's Golf Championship
being played the Par 72, 6,216-yard Ironwood Country Club here Monday.
-Harrell
Named C-USA Softball Co-Pitcher Of The Week
East Carolina junior Keli Harrell shares the Conference USA
Pitcher of the Week honors, earning the regonition for the third time
this season.
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU,
N.C. State play rubber match tonight
Considering the first two baseball games they played, the final
contest of the regular season between East Carolina and N.C. State ought
to be one to be remembered.
-Pirates
surge into first place
Pirates ready for another battle with Wolfpack
Brody Taylor admitted that it�s arguably the biggest start he
will have made in his college career.
Washington Daily News
Pirates take five-game win streak into tonight�s game against Pack
Two teams playing some of its best ball of the season collide in
Raleigh tonight as seventh-ranked North Carolina State faces in-state
rival East Carolina.
Kinston Free Press
NC State Moves Into Top 10, Will Host East Carolina On Tuesday Night
gopack.com
April 17, 2006
Tax Day
From Bonesville.net
-BVL:
East Carolina 13, Albany 9 [Box Score]
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Pirate track team has success in Knoxville
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ECU's Salisbury wins women's javelin
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FSU's Johnson will examine NBA option
From ecupirates.com
-Women's
Golf In Third After Round One Of C-USA Championship
2006 C-USA Women's Golf Championship host East Carolina is in
third place after round one with freshman Lene Krog and seniors Heidi
Helliesen and Jamie Quinn all shooting a two-over 74.
-C-USA
Women's Golf Tournament Central
-Witter's
Grand Slam Paces ECU's Sweep Of Albany
Adam Witter's three hit and six RBI performance at the plate,
which included his second career grand slam, paced the Pirates to their
sixth consecutive win and its third series sweep of the season as the
Pirates defeated Albany 13-9 Sunday afternoon at Clark-LeClair Stadium.
-ECU
Women Set Six Personal Records at Carolina Fast Times Meet
-Three
ECU Individuals, Relay Team Earn NCAA Qualification at Sea Ray Relays
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates
complete sweep of Albany
Adam Witter called it one of the best balls he's hit this year.
-Dazzling
in doubles
Gillie Bailey and Kirstin Buchanan, who played seven matches
together during the fall season, reeled off 12 consecutive wins earlier
in the current spring campaign en route to earning the first-ever FILA
Collegiate Tennis national ranking (48th) in ECU doubles history.
Witter helps Pirates slam Great Danes
Witter provided the big stick the East Carolina Pirates
desperately needed on Easter Sunday.
Washington Daily News
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April 23, 2006
From the
Raleigh News & Observer
-Habs
whip Hurricanes
Making their first playoff starts in goal, the Canadiens'
Cristobal Huet totally outplays the Hurricanes' Martin Gerber, giving
his team the early lead in the best-of-seven series.
-Duke alumni
pensive, proud about lacrosse case reaction
-Long day
nets nothing
Pack-Heels suspended in the 12th, will resume today.
-Hire will
reflect on Fowler
-Gems are
there for Pack to unearth
-Devils know
the score
Duke shows improvement on both sides in spring game.
Wright's trip around block hits Cincy
Anthony Wright, who may very well be the Bengals� sixth Opening
Day quarterback since Jeff Blake started his fourth and last opener for
them in 1999, grew up one of Blake�s Moon Balls away from East Carolina.
Bengals.com
From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Canes can't
have another one that ugly
-Offense edges
defense in Duke spring game
From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers'
only draft need- Depth
-Tapscott-
Bobcats' future in NBA is bright
From
Columbia (SC) The State
-When
whistled by Spurrier, same ol� tune sounds OK
-Gamecocks
blow six-run lead in loss to Wildcats
-Lickety
split- Berken zips through BC to foil sweep
April 22, 2006
U.Va. to test No. 1 starter
After a long wait, Christian Olsen has finally stepped into the
role of Virginia's starting quarterback ... for now.
Hampton Roads Daily Press
Moss wastes little time getting acclimated at UNCW
Paint fumes filled the air and the office furniture was pushed to
the center of the room. Across the hall, inside Trask Coliseum, road
hands set up stage, sound and light equipment for tonight�s Kanye West
concert.
Wilmington Star News
From the Durham Herald Sun
-Dooley listed
as critical
Former North Carolina at Chapel Hill football coach Bill Dooley
remained in critical but stable condition at Duke University Hospital on
Friday.
-Youth again
leads a spring of hope for Devils
-Miller powers
past Wolfpack
They packed the seats and filled the grassy bank down the
first-base line. They sat on top of an equipment shed down the
third-base line. They lined up along the railing on the top floor of
Ehringhaus Dorm. And they hid out behind the fence in the right-field
corner.
-Canes' miracle
was turning point in 2002
From the
Raleigh News & Observer
-DA on the
spot for comments
-Pack's
search goes on
Lavin hot name on list for now.
-Miller
subdues State
Overflow crowd watches Heels win.
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-Wake
Forest pounds Maryland 15-4
-Pack
may be close to naming a coach
Lavin, Beilein are in running to become Sendek's replacement
State�s
silence is deafening
It is easy to surmise that Lee Fowler�s cell phone has buzzed
approximately 1,974 times this month as prominent boosters and local
media wrestle to get a pulse on N.C. State�s hunt for a new basketball
coach.
Fayetteville Observer
Clemson bats finally warm up
Columbia (SC) The State
Cost rises on West End Zone project
The current cost of Clemson's West End Zone project has risen to
$40 million, up from an original estimate of $27 million.
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Manning signs Bears' offer sheet
The Carolina Panthers will have to make a decision regarding the
future of restricted free agent Ricky Manning, who signed an offer sheet
with Chicago on Friday.
Charlotte Observer
April 21, 2006
Irked Tigers to test struggling Eagles
Look out, Boston College. The Clemson baseball team is coming to
town, and it looks ticked-off.
Anderson Independent
NC
State And UNC-CH To Square Off In Chapel Hill
cstv.com
From the Durham Herald Sun
-Bill Dooley
recovering after surgery
Former North Carolina @ Chapel Hill football coach Bill Dooley
has been admitted to Duke University Hospital after having an aortic
aneurysm Monday, close friend Charlie Adams said Thursday night.
-UNC-CH's
Miller always had velocity; now he's able to spot pitches
Coachless Pack
has recruiting ground to cover
The buzz surrounding Chris Wright�s talent has never wavered even
as his commitment to N.C. State flaps in the wind like one of those logo
flags attached to the side of a mini-van.
Fayetteville Observer
Kentucky next test for USC
The University of South Carolina begins the second half of
Southeastern Conference play tonight at surprising Kentucky, which is
ranked 21st and has yet to lose a league series at home this year.
Greenville (SC) News
From the
Raleigh News & Observer
-Seahawks
hire 49ers' Moss
He spent past 6 seasons as assistant to Lutz
-Wolfpack's
attention turns to Lavin as coach
From the Wilmington Star News
-Players
like what Moss is planning
Whether it was playing pickup basketball games in the Student
Recreation Center or working with strength and conditioning coach Jim
Mayew, the returning members of the UNC-Wilmington men�s basketball team
have been keeping busy
-Miles
spurns offer to stay with NDSU
April 20, 2006
Miles offered UNCW job
UNC-Wilmington athletic director Mike Capaccio offered the vacant
men�s basketball coaching position to North Dakota State coach Tim
Miles, according to sources close to the situation.
Wilmington Star News
Clemson loses fourth consecutive game
The Tigers were hit with a stinging 5-4 loss to in-state foe
Furman Wednesday, the second in as many nights to an in-state team.
Anderson Independent
Ex-Gamecock found guilty of robbing bank
Evidence provided by Army vet and retired Marine sways jury;
Hutchinson faces up to 25 years
Columbia (SC) The State
Making sense of revenue tough
The numbers are there in black and white, but they can be
deceiving until the story behind them is explained.
Hampton Roads Daily Press
From the
Greenville (SC) News
-Spurrier
offers dose of reality to USC fans
Spurrier talked about changes the fans may not have expected to
hear Tuesday night.
-Furman
focuses on three coaches
Two assistant coaches from the college ranks and one from the NBA
will be interviewed this week by Furman University officials looking to
hire the Paladins' next basketball coach.
From the Durham Herald Sun
-Hurricanes
Limp Into NHL Playoffs
-Bobcats Win
Franchise Record 4th Straight
N.C. State's search for big names coming up short
With all the uncertainty, rumor and wild speculation swirling
around the search for N.C. State's next basketball coach, here's one
thing that we know for certain...
Greensboro News-Record
Westover QB
decides on CIAA school
Appalachian State and East Carolina offered Williams the
opportunity to join their programs as a walk-on and several other
Division II teams recruited him.
Fayetteville Observer
Duke player changes name to honor family
Winston Salem Journal
From the
Raleigh News & Observer
-New
tension cloaks team
With the threat of a third indictment in the gang rape
investigation of the Duke University lacrosse team, those who know the
players who haven't been charged feel a corrosive worry that one of
their own could still face formal accusations.
-A new
football Classic?
Shaw, NCCU may kick off a Labor Day tradition.
-Day 19-
News of the day
Steve Lavin's name continues to be bandied about, but the former
UCLA coach has been elusive.
-Canes, Habs
won't be seen nationally
Playoffs are Bobcats' key to this city
Charlotte Observer
Statistics
tell alot about CWS teams
Boyd Nation, who combines a love of statistics and college
baseball into a search for truths inside the numbers, last week
published the top 10 programs in the major offensive and pitching
categories for the last five seasons.
Baton Rouge Advocate
April 19, 2006
From the
Raleigh News & Observer
-Two
arrested in Duke lacrosse case; identity of third person sought
Two Duke University lacrosse players were arrested in a rape
investigation Tuesday, but District Attorney Mike Nifong's vow to
identify one more suspect kept 44 players and a community in limbo.
-Players'
conduct had concerned Duke
-UNC-G
stuns UNC-CH
Currin, Spartans hold off Tar Heels.
-Eyes on the
Pack -- Day 18
-Flat finish
for Canes
-Stanley Cup
playoffs matchups
From the Durham Herald-Sun
-2 Duke players
arrested
Five weeks after an exotic dancer claimed she was gang
raped and beaten at a Duke lacrosse team party, two players were
arrested Tuesday on charges that could bring prison terms of at least 12
years.
-Final-Night
Shake-Up Jumbles NHL Matchups
Seahawks like what they see in Moss
It didn�t take Charlotte assistant Benny Moss very long to
impress the UNC-Wilmington men�s basketball coaching search committee.
Wilmington Star News
From the
Richmond Times-Dispatch
-NEW
COACH AT VCU- 'This feels good'
Job comes after 10 years under Donovan at the University of
Florida
-New
VCU coach's resume included class and character
-VCU'S
COACH- Some facts
-Consortium
helped ease VCU's hiring process
Don't meet
requirements for State coaching job
Here's a light-hearted look at some notable coaches who would be
ineligible to take the Wolfpack job, even if they applied, based on the
school's job description.
Fayetteville Observer
Eagles' throws cause Tiger woes
Ask college coaches across the Southeast about the one mid-major
team they really, really don't want to see in their NCAA Regional
brackets, and the answer would be unanimous: Winthrop.
Anderson Independent
From the Columbia (SC) The State
-Former
USC player's robbery trial begins
Attorney: Money was mailed to family, friends of the accused
-Winthrop
gives Tigers a whipping
No. 23 Eagles, who also beat Clemson last season, improve to 8-2
against ACC foes
-Brown
will not return to lineup
Tanner says USC second baseman�s back injury will require surgery
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-Davidson
rallies to knock off WFU 9-5
-Colleges
are using headhunters more often
Cheek's college decision is going global
Cheek has signed with MTV's cable and online channel mtvU to
chronicle his decision-making in a new reality series.
Greensboro News-Record
April 18, 2006
From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Former Duke
athletics administrator Mickle dies
Tom Mickle was credited by many as the brainchild behind the Bowl
Coalition, which eventually became the Bowl Alliance and is now known as
the Bowl Championship Series.
-Hodge thankful
he's alive after shooting, unsure when he'll play
-2 indicted;
papers sealed
Two Duke University lacrosse players were indicted Monday in
connection with the alleged rape of an exotic dancer at a team party
last month, but their names were not revealed because a judge sealed the
documents.
-Coach was
warned last year on players' conduct
Without coach, N.C. State could fall behind the recruiting pack
Greensboro News Record
From the Richmond Times Dispatch
-Teague,
40, brings energy, enthusiasm and vision to Rams' athletic department
-Job
filled using familiar formula
Jones visits, Moss on deck
Byron Jones didn�t need a map to navigate the UNC-Wilmington
campus Monday.
Wilmington Star News
Eagles travel to Clemson for another test
Rock Hill (SC) Herald
Louise Smith immersed her life in fast cars
`First lady of racing' dies, leaves legacy of a go-getter
Charlotte Observer
School expels
Mountaineers' prized football recruit
Greg Davis, who is expected to figure immediately into
WVU's two-deep secondary picture at cornerback once August workouts
begin, has been suspended from private Blue Ridge School in Dyke, Va.,
following alleged multiple honor code violations and physical
altercations.
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
April 17, 2006
From the
Raleigh News & Observer
-Grand jury
could hear Duke case
Presenting the lacrosse case today is just one option for
Durham's DA.
-Prospective
Dukies cautious
High schoolers, parents attending Blue Devil Days tour are not
overly mindful of the scandal.
-Smith not
counting on Keyshawn factor
Panthers star unsure of addition's affect.
It�s Jones� turn for the two-day tour
While many area residents hunted colored eggs or beachfront
parking Sunday afternoon, UNC-Wilmington continued its hunt for a men�s
basketball coach.
Wilmington Star News
USC in
running for Downey�s transfer
Anson County prospect, athlete Michael Bowman (5-11, 164),
remains strong on USC and North Carolina according to his coach. He has
written offers from USC, Virginia Tech, Tennessee and East Carolina.
Columbia (SC) The State
Athletes and alcohol create dangerous mix at colleges
The Virginian Pilot
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April 23, 2006
From conferenceusa.com
-A
Banner Day For Marshall Football
Marshall University's 2006 Green & White game was an impressive
spectacle. A Thundering Herd spring game record crowd of 17,346 looked
on as Marshall showcased
-2006
Conference USA Women's Tennis Championship Match Determined
The No. 7 seed Rice and top-seeded SMU advance to the title match
-2006
Conference USA Men's Tennis Championship - Semifinals
-2006
Men's Golf Championship Tees Off Monday
-Tiger
Baseball Drops Seventh-Straight, 7-1 to No. 19 Houston
-Five-Run
Third Leads Tulane Past Stephen F. Austin, 7-1
-UAB
Escapes with 9-7 Victory over UCF
SMU committee to discuss Doherty
Florida Atlantic coach's hiring will be up for approval Monday
WFAA
UAB coach happy to be back home
The hectic pace of taking over a new job can't wipe away the
smile of newly minted UAB men's basketball head coach Mike Davis.
Birmingham News
Pitt angry about ESPN game
When UCF unveiled details of its 2006 football schedule in
February, among the pearls was a Friday night home game with Pittsburgh,
set for a national ESPN telecast.
Orlando Sentinel
From the Charleston (WV) Gazette Mail
-Stars come out
for Herd
Defense shines in MU spring scrimmage
-Amazing day
gives Snyder challenge, opportunity
-Marshall
football notebook
From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Green-White
Game a box-office smash
A sun-splashed crowd of 17,346 watched as Marshall closed its
spring practice with its annual Green-White Game on Saturday afternoon
at Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
-Moss,
Pennington highlight reunion
NFL veterans Randy Moss and Chad Pennington highlighted the
reunion of Marshall's 1996 national championship football team, but
strength in numbers was the true story.
Rice rolls to victory against Southern Miss
Exchanging dingers for a stolen base, a bloop double and a bunt
single, Rice extended its Conference USA winning streak to 13 games with
a 5-1 victory over Southern Mississippi at Reckling Park Saturday.
Houston Chronicle
Owls put clamps on Eagle bats
Two pitchers combined on a nine-hitter Saturday as Conference USA
newcomer Rice continued to dominate league play with a 5-1 victory over
Southern Miss at Reckling Park be-fore an announced crowd of 3,180.
Jackson Clarion Ledger
Eagles fall short again
Rice scored three runs in the seventh inning to stretch a one-run
lead into a four-run cushion en route to a 5-1 victory over Southern
Miss Saturday at Reckling Park.
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-TU's
spring game ends in tie
Tulane coach Chris Scelfo made it clear to his staff that no
trick plays were going to be allowed in the Green Wave's spring game
Saturday. Scelfo's second rule was only he could break the first rule.
-Green
Wave thumps Lumberjacks 7-1
Redshirt-freshman right fielder Warren McFadden went 3-for-3 with
a walk and two RBIs, and junior right-hander Brandon Gomes struck out
eight in seven innings , as Tulane defeated Stephen F. Austin 7-1
Saturday at Zephyr Field.
-C-USA
STANDINGS
DeAngelo looking to give back
Foundation to aid breast cancer research and reading programs
Memphis Commercial Appeal
April 22, 2006
Report says SMU made offer to Florida Atlantic's Doherty
Doherty was offered the job Thursday and is expected to inform
SMU officials of his decision early next week, the source said.
Palm Beach Post
Doherty to take
over at SMU
Florida Atlantic and former North Carolina head coach Matt
Doherty will become the next coach at SMU, according to sources close to
the situation.
Fox Sports
From the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-MU
officials catch a spy from WVU
Marshall University officials confronted, detained and seized
stenographer's notebook pages from a West Virginia University student
who was in the bleachers at Edwards Stadium for a Herd football practice
April 11.
-Marshall
must take advantage of spotlight
-Herd QB is
running past competition
-Former
Marshall stars credit school for their success on the next level
WVU denies spying on Herd
Marshall University football fan Jamie Marcum was enjoying an
afternoon practice when the action suddenly shifted to the stands.
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Herd lines up
today for sexy spring finale
Not since Leann Tweeden dropped in on Byron Leftwich has this
kind of buzz surrounded the Marshall football program.
-Spy in the
house?
A West Virginia University student, who is apparently an avid
football fan, was caught spying on a Marshall practice, officials from
both universities have confirmed.
From conferenceusa.com
-Baseball
Rallies for 3-2 Win over Memphis in Series Opener
-Rice
Power Past Southern Miss In Series-Opener, 12-3
-Hamilton's
Homers Help Tulane Down Lumberjacks, 9-1
-UCF
Blazes Past UAB, 9-0
-2006
C-USA Women's Tennis Championship Moves to Semifinals Action
-2006
Conference USA Men's Tennis Championship - Quarterfinals
Houston edges Memphis with run in ninth
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Savery carries Rice past Golden Eagles
Rice got a six-run fifth inning, keyed by Joe Savery's
grand slam, and routed Southern Miss 12-3 in Friday night's opener of a
Conference USA three-game weekend series before an announced 3,016 at
Reckling Park.
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Rice returns to normal with rout against Southern Miss
Houston Chronicle
Morgan dominant in Wave's 9-1 win
It was one of those nights when Tulane's Sean Morgan wasn't
going to need a lot of runs, but he got them anyway.
New Orleans Times Picayune
April 21, 2006
From conferenceusa.com
-2006
Conference USA Women's Tennis Championship Quarterfinals Set
The 2006 Conference USA Women's Tennis Championship concluded its
opening day of tournament play at the Garland Tennis Center outside of
Dallas, Texas. UCF, Rice and East Carolina all advanced past the first
round of action
-Two
C-USA Closers on Midseason NCBWA Stopper of the Year Watch List
USM's Best and UCF's Petracca Honored
-Tiger
Baseball Takes on #19 Houston in C-USA Weekend
-Owls
Home For Three-Game Series vs. Southern Miss
-Tulane
To Battle Stephen F. Austin In Non-Conference Weekend
From the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Another
series, another ranked foe for Tigers
Playing Owls, Bulldogs should help vs. Houston
-U
of M's Tom II thriving at ultra-secret Mississippi pad
The University of Memphis's mascot is settling in nicely as a
Mississippi resident. Tom II, a 15-year-old Bengal tiger affectionately
called "Fat Boy" by his self-described godfather, moved about a month
ago from his former home in Collierville to new digs on 4 1/2 acres near
Olive Branch.
-Tiger
football adds 2 more TV games
University of Memphis home football games against Conference USA
division favorites Tulsa and Central Florida this fall will attract more
than substantial crowds to Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium.
Top-ranked Rice lies in wait for USM
Jackson Clarion Ledger
Big men back on
campus
Moss, Pennington plug Herd�s �96 reunion
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Green Wave snags good catch in Kwan
Less than two weeks before the start of baseball season,
Tulane coach Rick Jones knew he had some big holes to fill on this
year's team. One spot, however, loomed larger than the rest.
New Orleans Times Picayune
College baseball notebook- UH's Flores makes an impact � and he can hit
Houston Chronicle
April 20, 2006
Incoming SMU AD interviews Evans for basketball job
Incoming SMU athletic director Steve Orsini interviewed former
Arizona State and Mississippi coach Rob Evans on Tuesday night
WFAA
From conferenceusa.com
-Rice
Men Earn Top Seed at C-USA Tennis Championship
-2006
Conference USA Women's Tennis Championship Preview (April 20-23)
-Tulane
to Hold Green & White Game Saturday Morning
-Marshall's
Green & White Game Promises to be Memorable
-Southern
Miss Wins In-State Game Against Alcorn State, 14-1
Maddox's 4th slam highlights USM rout
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
From the
Orlando Sentinel
-To
coaches, bowls mean extra practice time
-UCF
assistant Schuberth is leaving
From the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Lawmakers
honor Tigers
NCAA rule cuts down on athletes attending
-Washington,
Williams on fence about pros
From the
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Green-White
promises fun
-Herd's
Tinker excited to be back
-Lexington
standout picks Herd
For Marshall
defensive ends, speed makes up for lack of size
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Herd rewards
Roberts' work with scholarship
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
April 19, 2006
From conferenceusa.com
-East
Carolina Claims 2006 C-USA Women's Golf Championship Title
Host East Carolina improved its lead by six strokes
to hold onto the top spot and win the 2006 Conference USA Women's Golf
Championship
-Outdoor
Track and Field Notebook
-Houston
Takes 9-6 Win at Texas A&M on Tuesday
-Bowers
Thwarts Marshall Baseball in 9-4 Virginia Tech Win
-#15
Mississippi State Nips Tigers, 12-8
-Sooners
Defeat Rice 15-3 Tuesday Night On The Road In Oklahoma
-Southern
Miss Hosts Alcorn State For In-State Midweek Contest
-Big
Innings Lead Tulane Past Arch-Rival LSU, 12-5
-USF
Hands UCF 6-4 Loss in 11 Innings
Suspension of UCF coach result of physical altercation
UCF baseball Coach Jay Bergman served a one-game suspension last
week after he "physically touched a student-athlete in a manner that was
unacceptable" during an April 8 home game against East Carolina,
Athletic Director Steve Orsini said Tuesday.
Orlando Sentinel
Green Wave takes what LSU gives it
LSU gave Tulane the opportunities Tuesday night and paid
for them.
New Orleans Times Picayune
Tulane rolls
over Tigers
Baton Rouge Advocate
Bulldogs rough up Tiger pitching
Memphis Commercial Appeal
From the
Houston Chronicle
-Houston
uses A&M as battering ram
In what was quite an offensive week for Houston, the
Cougars battered McNeese State and Southern Mississippi so mercilessly
that it wouldn't have been a surprise if they didn't have any pop
remaining in their bats for Texas A&M on Tuesday.
-May
to step down as Rice AD
Bobby May's 45-year relationship with his alma mater came
to an emotional end today when he announced his retirement as Rice
athletic director.
-Roundup-
Oklahoma ends Rice's win streak at 14
-Houston
Bowl unlikely to be renewed
Operations could cease as early as next week
Blazers struggle with 18-game skid
UAB baseball coach Larry Giangrosso looked at his young
roster and a beefed-up Conference USA and figured his team would
struggle at times this season.
Birmingham News
Spring Football Leaves
Many Questions For MU
goherd.com
From the
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Players'
reunion could have lasting effects
Marshall's football reunion technically ends Sunday, but
its impact is expected to extend for years.
-No
rest on this couch
At first glance, it appears Matt Couch is taking one for
the team. After starting 10 games at middle linebacker last season,
Couch has switched to the weak side for spring practice.
From the
Charleston (WV) Gazette
-�96 reunion
adds to Green-White festivities
Matthew McConaughey called plays at a Marshall football
practice, and this time he wasn�t acting.
-Marshall hopes
for star performance from Morris
The stars were out during the late afternoon at Joan C.
Edwards Stadium.
April 18, 2006
From conferenceusa.com
-East
Carolina Moves Into Lead at C-USA Women's Golf Championship
The Pirates hold a four-stroke lead over Tulsa, are
five strokes ahead of SMU and just six strokes ahead of UCF and UTEP.
-Baseball
Notebook
Rice has moved back into the No. 1 ranking, earning the top
spot in this week's National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA)
Poll.
-Rice's
Morris Almond Declares for NBA Draft
-Softball
Notebook
-Houston
Looks for Revenge at Texas A&M on Tuesday
-Marshall
Baseball Visits Virginia Tech for Tuesday Contest
-Owls
Conclude Road Swing Tuesday Night At Oklahoma
-Old
Rivals Meet When Tulane Hosts LSU Tuesday At Zephyr Field
SMU meets with Doherty
SMU sources said Florida Atlantic coach Matt Doherty talked
to school officials about the vacant men's basketball coaching opening.
WFAA
SMU AD to retire with priorities in place
Sherman Denison Herald Democrat
LSU-Tulane game could pack 'em in
Tulane's Rick Jones and LSU's Smoke Laval have seen their
teams pack the ballparks and set attendance records in recent years.
New Orleans Times Picayune
Moss to help
fund grant at Marshall
Former Marshall All-America and current NFL star wide
receiver, is making a financial contribution to the Herd football
program that will start an endowed scholarship in the name of MU's 1996
team.
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Herd's
1996 team getting back together
-Moss
starting scholarship at Marshall
No shockin U of M contract
Memphis Commercial Appeal
April 17, 2006
From conferenceusa.com
-Weekend
Baseball Roundup
Marshall completed its first three-game road sweep in
conference play since 1994 with three wins at UAB.
-Southern
Miss Out-Powers Houston In 14-7 Slugfest
-Tulane
Wins Series vs. UCF With 7-6 Sunday Victory
-UAB
Fall In Series Finale To Marshall
-UTEP
Jumps Out To Early Lead at C-USA Women's Golf Championship
Eagles avoid C-USA sweep
Southern Mississippi was physically beaten in the first two
games of its series with Houston. But the Golden Eagles rode a strong
pitching performance by Daniel Best and the hitting of Kevin Coker to
beat the Cougars 14-7 Sunday before a Pete Taylor Park crowd of 2,869.
Biloxi Sun-Herald
Best good enough as USM wins HR derby
After watching Houston shred his starting pitching for yet
another day, Southern Miss baseball coach Corky Palmer finally turned to
the Best the Golden Eagles had.
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Southern Miss takes big C-USA win over UAB
Hattiesburg American
Rice finishes off Memphis with 19-8 win
Freshman Adam Zornes homered twice and sophomore Brian
Friday went 4-for-6 with a homer and four RBIs to lead second-ranked
Rice to a 19-8 victory and a three-game sweep of Memphis on Sunday.
Houston Chronicle
Owls win in a breeze, polish off series sweep vs. U of M
Southern Mississippi was physically beaten in the first two
games of its series with Houston. But the Golden Eagles rode a strong
pitching performance by Daniel Best and the hitting of Kevin Coker to
beat the Cougars 14-7 Sunday before a Pete Taylor Park crowd of 2,869.
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Marshall plan
could pay off in �07
MARK SNYDER�S first spring practice season at Marshall
University is all about the future � this fall and several seasons
afterward.
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Emotion, energy color scrimmage
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
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