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August 27, 2006
Birthday - President Lyndon Baines Johnson (36th President)
From Bonesville.net
-Monroe:
Been There, Done That
�
Time to silence the doubters
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
�
Butkus watch list features seven from C-USA
�
UAB substitution scrimmage pleases Brown
�
Host ECU volleyball team falls to Furman
East Carolina's Kass, Slate play waiting game
While wearing the same uniform and being Florida boys
might be their biggest outward similarities, Rob Kass and Zach Slate
have similar perspectives on life as it pertains to football.
Greenville Daily Reflector
East Carolina's expectations vary
The Pirates are considered everything from a Conference
USA East Division title contender to an also-ran. This was best
illustrated in USA Today's recent college football preview section.
Huntington
Herald-Dispatch
From the Fayetteville Observer
-E.
Carolina roster has strong ties to region
The Douglas Byrd Eagles should consider starting an
alumni chapter at East Carolina as two former Eagles are expected to
play prominent backup roles for the Pirates this season.
-Close-knit
tackles anchor ECU line
Terence Campbell spent the past year playing the role of
the pestering little brother to East Carolina�s senior offensive tackle
Eric Graham. Campbell is expected to occupy the tackle spot opposite
Graham when the Pirates kick off their season Saturday at Navy.
-Extra points
from ECU preview
Pirates have helping hands
Former Laney star should be a force on ECU's line
Wilmington Star-News
Sanderson, former E. Wayne standout, lands ECU baseball job
Goldsboro News Argus
Virginia Tech Tops Pirate Volleyball 3-1
ecupirates.com
Lady Pirates drop two in invitational
Despite dropping both games Saturday, ECU coach Chris
Rushing was happy with his team�s effort during the East Carolina
Invitational.
Washington Daily News
August 26, 2006
From Bonesville.net
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Top Pirate units overwhelm scout teams
�
Coach Holtz ready to take to the air ... waves
�
ECU volleyball victorious in season opener
From
ecupirates.com
-Pirates
Battle Scouts In Final Scrimmage
-Pirate
Volleyball Downs William & Mary 3-1 in Season Opener
-Lady
Pirates Drop Heartbreaker In Overtime
-Skip
Holtz Shows Scheduled To Air This Week
Hunt delivers speech after ECU scrimmage
An injured Shauntae Hunt emphatically reminded his
teammates after Friday evening's scrimmage to get something out of every
minute they spend in their immediate surroundings.
Greenville Daily Reflector
ECU football holds final scrimmage
New Bern Sun Journal
Midway Principal Named To ECU Hall Of Fame
Dunn Daily Record
Navy:
Summer of plebes' discontent
Baltimore Sun
Ex-coach Lewis returns to Tech with Irish
Twelve years after his forced resignation at Georgia
Tech - the first and only time a Tech coach has been dismissed in
midseason since John Heisman signed on in 1904 � Bill Lewis returns to
Grant Field for the first time next weekend.
Atlanta Journal Constitution
August 25, 2006
From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher:
The
Bradsher Beat
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LeFever playing for pay the Hollywood way
 WNCT:
Talk of the Town: Steve Ballard, Denny O'Brien
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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ECU announces Metcalf in compliance post
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ECU women's soccer starts season at ODU
�
Pirate volleyball hosts East Carolina Invitational
From
ecupirates.com
-Women's
Soccer to Kick off Against Old Dominion
-Pirate
Volleyball Opens Season Friday Night
-Tim Metcalf
Named Director of Compliance At East Carolina
ECU's Holtz says his team has talent the pundits have overlooked
Outside expectations are not high for East Carolina, but that's
just fine with second-year coach Skip Holtz and his players. He thinks
he knows something about his team that others don't.
Winston Salem Journal
Last scrimmage ahead for ECU football squad
Just one more scrimmage stands between the East Carolina football
team and the onset of its first real game week of the season.
Greenville Daily Reflector
Looking for
a critical game- Don�t overlook East Carolina
Roanoke Times
ODU women open against ECU tonight
Hampton Roads Daily
Press
August 24, 2006
From Bonesville.net
-Myatt:
View From The 'ville
�
'Skip' reveals all on the Bonesville 'Hot Seat'
-Letter to the Editor:
Phillip R. Dixon, Greenville, NC
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Former ECU standout joins Godwin staff
�
It's not the Fort Worth Bowl anymore
�
Brown lightens up on banged up Blazers
WNCT:
Talk of the Town
Ben Sanderson Named Baseball Director of Operations
Sanderson Played At ECU From 2000-03
ecupirates.com
From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Sanderson
returns to ECU as director of baseball operations
Current East Carolina baseball coach Billy Godwin mentioned
during the public memorial for Keith LeClair last month how any former
Pirate player would be welcomed with open arms. That statement sparked a
conversation with former standout Ben Sanderson, the first player to be
bestowed LeClair's coveted uniform No. 23 when the coach was forced to
give up his position because of the effects of Lou Gehrig's Disease.
-First
line of defense could anchor Pirates
-ECU
students pack in summer, start classes
From the
East Carolinian
-Air
of confidence
Pirates upbeat and ready for 2006 season
-Athletic
program looking for bigger and better
-Holtz
wants Pirates to come out smoking
-Women's
soccer hopes for instant chemistry
Navy Prepares
For The 2006 Season
Baltimore Press Box
August 23, 2006
Virgo Begins
Anniversary - First Man Powered Flight
From Bonesville.net
-Hinton:
Henry's Highlights
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Cronyism fosters dysfunctional UNC System board
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Camp behind them, Pirates refocus on Navy
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ECU checking student body for diamond talent
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Buckeyes' bank account $wells in 2005-06
WNCT:
Talk of the Town
From
ecupirates.com
-Pirates
Complete Final Two-A-Day Schedule Of Camp
-ECU
Baseball To Hold Walk-On Tryouts Sept. 11-12
-ECU
Softball To Hold Walk-On Tryouts Sept. 8
Henry finds way to stand out for ECU
Phillip Henry made a name for himself last year by not getting
lost in the shuffle.
Greenville Daily Reflector
Pirates wrap up preseason camp
Holtz begins getting scout team prepared
New Bern Sun Journal
Unsung
receivers step up for Cowboys
East Carolina alum Terrance Copper had two catches for 32
yards.
Raleigh News & Observer
August 22, 2006
From Bonesville.net
-Bailey:
From The
Anchor Desk
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Scrimmages provide answers with questions
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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End of preseason camp in sight for Pirates
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ECU's Ray gets honor for summer league play
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Miami, Northwestern set tribute to Walker
WNCT:
Brian Bailey Show (guest Mike Golden)
WNCT:
Talk of the Town
From
ecupirates.com
-Pirates
Complete Final Two-A-Day Schedule Of Camp
-ECU's
Ray Named To SEBaseball.com Summer All-Star Team
-2006
ECU Women's Soccer Outlook
Pirates' practice continues
Greenville Daily Reflector
Hoping to
diversify offense
ECU wants to add to Allison arsenal.
Raleigh News & Observer
Pirates begin to get look at Midshipmen
Last season, Aundrae Allison reinvigorated a receiver
position that hasn't been spectacular for East Carolina in nearly a
decade.
New Bern Sun Journal
August 21, 2006
From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien:
Pirate
Notebook No. 278
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W's and
L's will dictate J.P.'s legacy
-Batten:
Football
Recruiting Report
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Program's "momentum" draws brawny back McNeil
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Irish 'bump' into possible NCAA infraction
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Offense produces in ECU's second scrimmage
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Herd extends Snyder's contract through 2013
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ECU nipped in women's soccer scrimmage
NCAA Football Preview - East Carolina Pirates
Sports Network
ECU
graduate compiles football-tailgate cookbook
A new cookbook by Wendy Perry of Zebulon will feature tailgating
recipes, but will spotlight Greenville tailgaters and their stories.
Washington Daily News
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August 27, 2006
From the Charleston
(WV) Gazette Mail
-Predicting
perfection for WVU
-How will
Mountaineers fare? Don�t ask Rodriguez
Check, please
West Virginia athletic director Ed Pastilong has a
formula for putting together a football schedule. This year's slate is a
perfect example.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
12th game adds
to coffers
An NCAA rule change means there will be more football
games for fans to watch this season -- and more money in colleges'
coffers.
Roanoke Times
A Texas-size love for USC
Via plane, Web and TV, these Lone Star State residents
feed their passion for Gamecocks football
Columbia (SC) The State
For Big Four, some things never change
We now know roughly when one of the Big Four teams will
rise up and win another ACC football title...Never.
Greensboro News Record
Triangle hearts
are in hoops
Somewhere out there is a theory that one of these days
all of us will enjoy college football season around here like, well,
like they normally do in Florida and Texas and Oklahoma and Los Angeles
and Columbus, Ohio and Ann Arbor, Mich.
Durham Herald-Sun
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Coaching
crossroads
Many ACC teams are so close in talent, facilities and
resources that its highly paid coaches are straining to win enough games
to completely please its fan bases and feel completely secure about
their jobs.
-Holtz still
tells good stories
Former coach promoting book.
-Groves
Stadium upgrades continue
Old Groves Stadium at Wake Forest is taking on a new,
spiffy look.
-N.C.
teams picked low
The state of North Carolina's ACC schools aren't expected
to do much in the league this season.
-Virginia
- The basics
-N.C.
State - The basics
-Countdown
to ACC basketball
Of course, if the local ACC schools don't fare well in
football, there's always something else to look forward to...47 days
left until practice starts on October 13.
USC safety Isaac likely out for year
Anderson Independent
From Columbia (SC) The State
-USC
driven to shift gears
Though Spurrier says Gamecocks are in a �building� phase,
here is how the team can reach new speeds and play in the SEC title game
-Ten
questions for South Carolina
-Fun,
sun in Florida
Clemson would fulfill great expectations by earning a
berth in the ACC title game in Jacksonville
-Ten
questions for Clemson
From the Charlotte
Observer
-Moore
turns page
Along one cluttered wall at Mountaineer Mania, a T-shirt
shop tucked into quaint King Street, there is a line of posters tracing
the modern history of Appalachian State football.
-2006
ACC Outlook
-Puzzling
performance
During the brief "team pass" segment of practice Thursday
that was open to the media, North Carolina at Chapel Hill quarterbacks
Joe Dailey and Cameron Sexton didn't complete a pass. The only question
when the ball was in the air was whether the defense would bat it down
or intercept it.
-Panthers
| 10 things needed to win it all
Grobe says it's time to get ready for Syracuse
Winston Salem Journal
August 26, 2006
WVU
quarterback doesn't miss baseball
Charleston (WV) Daily
Mail
Duke notes-
Devils hope for the best from punters
Durham Herald-Sun
Tigers' secondary improving to dispel 'weak link' criticisms
Greenville (SC) News
Aggies stun
UNC-CH in soccer opener
First opening loss for women since '83.
-New
deal for Delhomme
The Panthers freed up $2.25 million by restructuring the
contract of quarterback Jake Delhomme, according to league sources
Raleigh News & Observer
August 25, 2006
Tech's quiet coach
After a year out of coaching, Mike O'Cain brings his
understated approach to Virginia Tech football.
Hampton Roads Daily
Press
From the Winston Salem
Journal
-IN
A RUT- Virginia might be stuck in one
-Optimistic
Skepticism- Seeing what happens to Wolfpack should be worth price of
admission
-THE
TIME IS HERE- Deacons say that Grobe's consistency, patience are ready
to pay dividends
-READY
TO RUN- North Carolina at Chapel Hill has more talent, better depth and
higher expectations
-Youthful
Hokies- Beamer has new assistants, freshmen to fill critical holes
-BANDWAGON-
Clemson has high hopes
-HIGHER-
Spurrier wants to raise the bar
-IT'S
ATTITUDE- Duke's coach says that he is trying to build Blue Devils'
morale every day
-TRIUMVIRATE-
One of the Big Three is expected to rule again in the Southern
Conference
-High
on the Mountain- Moore says that hard work took ASU to its I-AA crown
-ASU
wants to put history in its place
Veteran Mountaineers will play off 2005 title while
trying to create identity of their own
-PRODUCE-
Offense must bear more fruit for WCU to succeed
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Amato wants
bruising style for Pack
-Cignetti
energizes Tar Heels' offense
UNC-CH
quarterbacks still battling
Durham Herald-Sun
Freshman Mullins ineligible at UNC-CH
SuperPrep All-American from Wendell can't play until next
fall.
Greensboro News-Record
Panthers' night almost perfect
Carolina improves to 3-0 in preseason, but injury to
Diggs dampens victory
Charlotte Observer
August 24, 2006
From the Anderson
Independent
-'X'
marks the spot for Clemson's Taylor, Kelly
-USC's
Boyd ready for his shot
Johnson's last season at U.Va. in doubt
Virginia coach Al Groh has said he likely will use
multiple tailbacks this season.
Hampton Roads Daily
Press
Clemson baseball | Creative incentives enrich Leggett�s deal
Coach will earn at least $300,000 just for fulfilling
contract
Columbia (SC) The State
Two more
in-state players commit to Devils
Durham Herald-Sun
From the Winston Salem
Journal
-Real
Scrimmage- Grobe pleased with the performance of his team with 10 days
left before season opener
-Prosser
is starting to hear balls bounce
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Davis
rough, ready
Pack cornerback expects big year.
-NCCU QB has
change of heart
Panthers set countdown to cutdown
Roster questions will clear up more tonight
Charlotte Observer
August 23, 2006
From the
Charlotte Observer
-Get
in the game
Wanted: Tougher rules for athletics at UNC campuses
-49ers
out of Wilderness for season
Charlotte 49ers men's basketball recruit An'Juan
Wilderness did not enroll for fall semester this week and will attend a
prep school.
Spiders to play seven of first nine at home
UR announced its schedule yesterday, and the Spiders will
play 16 home games for the second consecutive season...Nov. 14 , East
Carolina
Richmond Times Dispatch
ODU, W&M on road for BracketBusters
All 12 Colonial Athletic Association teams will compete
in ESPN's annual basketball showcase.
Hampton Roads Daily
Press
Heels haven't
had it easy on the football field
Durham Herald-Sun
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-New line
coach hopes Pack makes grade
-Pack fans
support Lowe
From the Winston Salem
Journal
-A
Child of War- Mountaineers star has built new life in new country
Some of the things that Justin Woazeah has forgotten
about his childhood in war-torn Liberia come to him in dreams.
-WFU's
Tucker may do double duty
Senior defensive lineman likely to play both end and
tackle for Deacons this season
-In
college football, there is no way to beat the band
-Devils
get three commitments, building class to seven
Clemson turns focus to Florida Atlantic
Greenville (SC) News
August 22, 2006
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Summer
vacation short for champs
The workout at the RecZone was voluntary, and players don't have
to officially report until Sept. 14, but Carolina Hurricanes captain Rod
Brind'Amour says it's time to get back to work.
-'Hot seat'
talk angers Amato
Wolfpack football headed in 'right direction,' coach says.
U.Va. report- Offensive lineman Pinigis leaves team, might transfer
The Virginian Pilot
Lowe
`re-recruiting' post player Brackman
First-year N.C. State men's basketball coach Sidney Lowe
said Monday that junior forward Andrew Brackman hasn't revealed whether
he will play basketball in 2006-07.
Charlotte Observer
MOVING ON- Veteran of war in Iraq turns sights to football
Dennis Justiniani smiles easily when asked about football
or making the move from his home in California to Charleston Southern, a
small Baptist-based college.
Winston Salem Journal
(AP)
From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-Looking
at Tigers' progress
-USC
has voids on defense
August 21, 2006
Holtz says he should have fallen on sword
Lou Holtz says his biggest regret at South Carolina was
not standing up for his son or his staff when changes were demanded
after a 63-17 loss to Clemson in 2003.
Charlotte Observer (AP)
Some
weighty decisions being postponed
Trevor DeLoach of Saluda is expected to commit to USC next month
according to his AAU coach Zack Norris. ...He also has offers from UT
Chattanooga, Jacksonville, College of Charleston, Winthrop, East
Carolina and Penn State
Columbia (SC) The State
The team
Bunting built unveiled soon
Raleigh News & Observer
Abbate, mates anchor defense
Winston Salem Journal
Q&A
With ASU coach Jerry Moore
Charlotte Observer
Disappointed Gibbs wants Skins to pick it
up
Hampton Roads Daily
Press
Joe Gibbs gives Redskins a failing grade
The Virginian Pilot
Fox
in giving mood; Panthers like it
Coach will dismiss camp early; players homeward bound today
Charlotte Observer
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August 27, 2006
From the Charleston
(WV) Gazette Mail
-Marshall�s
Moore arrested, suspended
Receiver out for Saturday�s game against West Virginia
-Ex-WVU fans
dot Marshall roster
From the Huntington
Herald-Dispatch
-Moore
faces DUI charges
Marshall University football player Hiram Moore has been
suspended for Saturday's season opener at West Virginia following his
arrest on four misdemeanor charges early Saturday morning.
-Marshall
vs. West Virginia- A matter of pride
-Fans
differ on intensity of rivalry
Blazers missing 4 key seniors
Injuries haven't been devastating for UAB during fall
camp. But the Blazers will probably play Saturday's season opener at No.
10-ranked Oklahoma without four seniors who were expected to play key
roles on offense.
Birmingham News
UAB boasts experience � just not at quarterback or receiver
Tuscaloosa News
From the Mobile Register
-C-USA
looks Golden again
-Southern
Mississippi wants routine season
-Blazers
ground offense
A lesson in loyalty
Southern Miss coach stays true to community that pulled
him through personal tragedy
Gainesville Sun
OB Bowen - a true Golden Eagle
Hattiesburg American
Healthy offseason has Knights competing for spots
Orlando Sentinel
Rice coach Graham restoring players' confidence
Todd Graham is on the "new coach's diet." Since hiring on
in January as Rice's 10th football coach of the post-Jess Neely era,
Graham has dropped 22 pounds. In the process, he's raised $6 million,
worked to revamp Rice's football "culture," coordinated construction
projects at Rice Stadium and, while preparing for a non-conference
schedule that includes Florida State, UCLA and Texas, spent a few
minutes to bone up on Rice football history.
Houston Chronicle
McCrary fulfilling potential at U of M
Memphis Commercial Appeal
From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Green
Wave gets confidence boot
When Tulane freshman Ross Thevenot sailed his kickoff
through the end zone to begin the Green Wave's first scrimmage of
preseason drills, there were oohs and aahs from the assembled fans.
-Seeking
answers for college season
It's the week we've been waiting for. No, not the first
anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, but the opening of college football
season.
August 26, 2006
From the Huntington
Herald-Dispatch
-Locking
up Snyder the right move
-Bradshaw
returns to practice
-Questions
surround '06 college football season
From the Charleston
(WV) Daily Mail
-Herd might
need Devine intervention
-Injury paves
the way for MU receiver to gain playing time
From the
Jackson Clarion Ledger
-Southern
Miss linebacker gains year of eligibilty
-Foul
weather, lightning interrupt Eagles' practice
-Natural
instincts set Biloxian apart
Eagles get weekend off before tackling Florida game plan
What would you do if you knew this weekend would be your
last free weekend until January?
Hattiesburg American
West enjoys DeAngelo's 98-yarder
The smile on guard Travis Cooley's face says just about
all one needs to know about how Southern Miss' offensive linemen are
handling high preseason expectations.
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Thundering Herd- Gazing into a murky crystal ball
Beckley Register-Herald
Curtis plays role as TU's new hitman
Ted Curtis is a rolling ball of thunder in the University of
Tulsa backfield. The junior tight end from Moore is mastering the role
of blocking back. He regularly crashes into teammates during practice.
Tulsa World
Senior end welcomes new beginning
Jermaine McElveen figures he's flying under the radar
entering his final football season at UAB.
Birmingham News
These guys eager to play a real game
UCF will open its season at home for the first time since
1999 next Saturday.
Orlando Sentinel
Safety Jackson healthy, ready to help Wave
Long before Hurricane Katrina made Aug. 29 a date that will live
in local infamy, it already wasn't exactly Carlis Jackson's favorite day
of the year.
New Orleans Times Picayune
SMU center Fall regains eligibility
SMU's basketball program got some good news Thursday, when center
Bamba Fall was declared eligible. Fall, who is 7-1 and set a school
record for blocks by a freshman, was declared academically ineligible
after last season. He responded in summer classes, raising his
grade-point average above the NCAA minimum.
Dallas Morning News
Ranking The Conferences
espn.com
August 25, 2006
From conferenceusa.com
-C-USA
Women's Soccer Preseason Release
-Seven
C-USA Players Named to Butkus Award Watch List
-Weather
Again Mars USM Football Practice
-O-Line
Continues To Gel As Tulane Wraps Week 2 Of Preseason CampWeather
Again Mars USM Football Practice
-UAB
Continues Preseason Preparations For No. 5 Oklahoma
Tie goes to veteran Williams in QB contest
The plan calls for UAB senior Chris Williams to take the
first snap for the Blazers on Sept. 2 in Norman, Okla.
Birmingham News
From the Orlando
Sentinel
-SPACE
RACE
Knights feel the force after '05
-KEY
MOMENTS IN GOLDEN KNIGHTS HISTORY
From the Charleston
(WV) Gazette Mail
-Facilities
tops in Marcum's plans
-Predicting MU
season with precision
-Marshall picks
up dismissed Volunteer
Marshall
board approves pay raise for AD
Charleston (WV) Daily
Mail
Eagles focus on Florida
Hattiesburg American
Eagles trumpet fab front
The smile on guard Travis Cooley's face says just about
all one needs to know about how Southern Miss' offensive linemen are
handling high preseason expectations.
Jackson Clarion Ledger
From the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Extra
weight, experience could make Singleton valued WR
-Williams
lifts Panthers
Former Florida
prep star enrolls at UTEP
It appears Fred Rouse -- the top-rated receiver
nationally coming out of high school -- is a UTEP Miner. At least in the
classroom.
El Paso Times
Landmine Games for Every Team
College Football News
With so many changes, college football season is up in the air
USA Today
Burst pipe floods Superdome
New Orleans Times Picayune
August
24, 2006
From conferenceusa.com
-Bell
Helicopter to Sponsor Newly-Named Armed Forces Bowl
The four-year old post-season college football game
formerly known as the Fort Worth Bowl...is now the Armed Forces Bowl.
-Cougar
Continue Preparations For Their Season-Opening Game At Rice
-Blazers
Turn Focus to Oklahoma During Wednesday's Practice
From
USA Today
-Around
Conference USA - Football
-Around
Conference USA - Basketball
Davis at peace as he starts up at UAB
The two phone conversations couldn't have been more
different.
ESPN
Getting a leg up on the competition
Parker Mullins is entering his fourth football season at
UAB. He was the team's starting punter the first three seasons and
handled field goals and extra points last season.
Birmingham News
From the Huntington
Herald-Dispatch
-Healthy
O-line making difference
-Friends
of Coal Bowl trophy unveiled
-AD
Marcum receives contract extension
MU's Morris is
on the mark
Charleston (WV) Daily
Mail
Starting RB Martin has some competition
Dallas Morning News
From the El Paso Times
-Running back
Lane leaving UTEP
-Brain injury
ends lineman's career
From the Hattiesburg
American
-Golden
Eagles ready to begin Florida work
-Southern
Miss basketball team hits the ground running and running
From the Jackson
Clarion-Ledger
-Faulk
misses practice after teeth pulled
-Ex-RB
Barnes sparkles at WR
From the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-West
gushes over Tigers' play
-That
sound is the laughter coming from Liberty Bowl
-Former
Tigers interested in coaching roles
-Tiger
football notebook
From the Huntington
Herald-Dispatch
-UCF'S
Moffett Takes Charge
-Dozier
emerging at outside linebacker
From the Charleston
(WV) Gazette Mail
-Herd's
two-deep roster set, but battles still wage
Cornerback and backup QB spots still up for grabs
-Some hefty
stakes
Friends of Coal Bowl championship trophy unveiled in
Huntington
It's shape up or don't play for Wave lineman
If there was one thing Tulane coach Chris Scelfo believed he
could count on about his team this season it was that the defensive
front would be solid.
New Orleans Times Picayune
UH defense draws on new spark
Houston Chronicle
August 23, 2006
From conferenceusa.com
-Hunt
Reinstated to Memphis Tiger Basketball Team
-UH
Football Begins Preparations for Rice
-Owls
Ready To Begin 2006 Campaign
-Defense
Rules The Day Again In Day 12 Of Tulane's Football Preseason Practice
-Southern
Miss Men's Basketball Begins Preparations For Bahamas Preseason
Exhibition Tour
-UAB
Basketball Holds First Practice of 2006-07 Campaign
From the Huntington
Herald-Dispatch
-Tulane's
biggest challenge rebounding from Katrina
-Terrell's
talent matching his size
With Lauzon
out, Herd passing game must aim lower
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Mail
Loss of Lauzon dents Marshall�s receiver depth
Marshall�s depth at wide receiver took a hit when junior Shawn
Lauzon was lost for the season because of a dislocated hip.
Beckley Register-Herald
Marshall
relying on a pair of freshmen to fill defensive void
Charleston (WV) Daily
Mail
Quarterback Mayo listed as ineligible
Coach George O'Leary said QB Terry Mayo, a standout at
Reedley (Calif.) College the past two years, is ineligible and isn't
enrolled for the fall.
Orlando Sentinel
The quiet man
Tarrion Adams isn't the most vocal University of Tulsa football
player. That just isn't his style.
Tulsa World
From the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-U
of M reinstates guard Hunt
-Still
mending
-Tiger
QB an open question
Eagles look lot livelier
Hattiesburg American
Offensive line's inexperience concern for TU
Rapid maturity needed for youthful group to be effective
New Orleans Times Picayune
New coach, little running in preseason practice
Mike Davis held his first practice as the UAB head
basketball coach Tuesday afternoon. It didn't take long to see that
things could be a bit different in Bartow Arena than when Mike Anderson
was the program's head coach.
Birmingham News
August 22, 2006
From the Charleston
(WV) Gazette Mail
-Snyder-
Replay rule a 'no-win'
The replay officials are all back in Conference USA with
a year under their belts and clearer equipment to view. Now, the 12
coaches become the rookies.
-MU's
Rodamer facing charges
Marshall free safety Geremy Rodamer and two former
Thundering Herd players face misdemeanor charges following their weekend
arrests, police said Monday.
From the Huntington
Herald-Dispatch
-Lauzon
not letting injury get him down
-Rodamer,
ex-Herd players charged with misdemeanors
Healthy competition increasing for Tigers
Memphis Commercial Appeal
From the Birmingham
News
-Video
gives clearer picture
UAB head football coach Watson Brown stood near midfield
Saturday at Legion Field as he assessed his team's performance in the
second and final scrimmage of fall camp.
-Blazers
begin work for trip to Bahamas
Mike Davis' tenure as UAB's men's basketball coach gets a
head start today when the Blazers begin practice for a preseason trip to
the Bahamas.
Neal a big hit for Knights
It happens almost by accident.
Orlando Sentinel
From conferenceusa.com
-Tulane
Football Practice 'Picks Up' In Day 11 Of Preseason Camp
-Southern
Miss Football Holds Final Two-A-Day Practice
-UH
Practice Closed to General Publi
UTEP football
depth reveals surprises
El Paso Times
Hard-nosed
tight end adds a physical presence to Herd line
Charleston (WV) Daily
Mail
SMU punter takes position to new heights
Dallas Morning News
Davis, Brown ease Wave's comfort level
Going into last year's fall practice, Tulane offensive
coordinator Frank Scelfo knew replacing wide receivers Roydell Williams
and Chris Bush was going to be a monumental task.
New Orleans Times Picayune
August 21, 2006
From the Huntington
Herald-Dispatch
-Herd's
Rodamer arrested early Sunday morning
-Waggoner
holding out hope for new baseball stadium
-Herd's
McClellan growing up fast
From the Charleston
(WV) Gazette Mail
-A closer look
at Snyder�s new deal
-MU�s Rodamer,
two former LBs arrested
Small wants
to be Herd's No. 1 back
Charleston (WV) Daily
Mail
Tulsa's success makes Kragthorpe a hot commodity
ESPN.com
Tulsa the favorite in C-USA
Charlotte Observer
NCAA Football Previews
from the Sports Network
-UAB
Blazers
-Tulsa
Golden Hurricane
-Southern
Mississippi Golden Eagles
-SMU
Mustangs
-Rice
Owls
-Marshall
Thundering Herd
-Houston
Cougars
-Tulane
Green Wave
Rice shows only basics on offense
Houston Chronicle
New coach Wilt adds spark to unit
Like the jag of gray running through the middle of his hair,
first-year assistant coach Bill Wilt has delivered a jolt to the
Southern Miss defensive line.
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Wave hopes to see bit more backbone
During last Wednesday's morning practice, Tulane sophomore
linebacker Evan Lee got the best of junior running back Matt Fort� at
the start of the squad's one-on-one drills.
New Orleans Times Picayune
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