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September 10,
2006
Grandparent's Day
From Bonesville.net
-BVL:
Game Center: UAB 17, ECU 23
-O'Brien:
Recovery won't be easy for deflated Pirates
-BVL:
ECU-UAB Box Score/Statistics
-BVL:
C-USA Standings, Scores, Schedule
-BVL:
ECU Schedule, Scores, Attendance, Links
 BVL Audio:
Skip Holtz UAB
post-game comments
WNCT:
Pepsi Game Day
Countdown
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Aundrae Allison on Biletnikoff watch list
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SEC's artificial noise penalties reinstated
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ECU volleyball falls to North Florida
From
ecupirates.com
-Pirates
Fall On The Road 17-12
UAB's Chris Felder made a game-saving strip and Will
Evans recovered the fumble in the end zone late in the game to preserve
a 17-12 victory for the Blazers over East Carolina Saturday night.
-Volleyball
Sweeps Penn in Final Match of Comfort Suites Invitational
-Nicole
Briggs Places Third At The Seahawk Invitational
Pirates lose heartbreaker
It just slipped away.
Greenville Daily Reflector
Pirates come
close
Raleigh News & Observer
Blazers Take Down Pirates 17-12
uabsports.com
From the Birmingham News
-`We
finally won one ugly'
UAB head coach Watson Brown: "We were just lucky, that's
all there is to it."
-Blazers'
backup plan
-The
two-quarterback system works once again.
Fumble costs
East Carolina in loss to UAB
Fayetteville Observer (AP)
September 9,
2006
Birthday - Colonel Sanders (KFC)
From Bonesville.net
-Monroe:
Kevin's Keys to the Game
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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UAB focuses on covering Aundrae Allison
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Ga. Southern mourns death of Erk Russell
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Shelby named to ECU women's hoops staff
WNCT:
Talk of the Town
Football Gameday
East Carolina @
UAB
Legion
Field - Birmingham, AL - 7:00 PM ET
Gameday Forecast:
East Carolina @ UAB
TV-
WITN 7
WNCT (Live Pregame and
Postgame coverage)
Gametracker
ECU All Access
From
ecupirates.com
-ECU
Football GameDay Central
-ECU's
Allison Named To Biletnikoff Watch List
Allison Set A Single-Season Record For Receiving Yards As
A Junior
-Lady
Pirates Drop First Game in N.C. State Tournament To American
-Volleyball
Falls to North Florida 3-0
Playing catch up
Numbers from the season-opening loss to Oklahoma suggest
that UAB wide receivers weren't much of a factor.
Birmingham News
ECU looks to
end its Alabama blues
East Carolina tries to end an 0-for-Alabama string of
futility when the Pirates visit Alabama-Birmingham in the Conference USA
opener for both clubs tonight
Fayetteville Observer
From the Washington
Daily News
-Copper
getting adjusted to �The Big Easy�
-Pirates
try to douse Blazers in C-USA opener
From the
New Bern Sun Journal
-Pirates
take aim at Blazers
Banged-up defensive unit is learning on the job for ECU
-Do-it-all
roach
Defensive end back for East Carolina game
ECU at UAB
New Bern Sun Journal
UAB looking for revenge
Greenville Daily Reflector
At a glance- Saturday's East Carolina-UAB game
Winston Salem Journal
September 8,
2006
From Bonesville.net
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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NCAA's Brand calls for 80 percent grad rate
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ECU women's soccer gets regional ranking
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Soccer Buzz recognizes ECU's Nicole Moore
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Pirates get volleyball sweep over UNCW
WNCT:
Pirate Insider Report
WNCT:
Talk of the Town
From
ecupirates.com
-Lady
Pirates Ranked 14th In Southeast Region
After starting the season 3-1, the East Carolina women's
soccer team has received national recognition both as a team and for an
individual.
-ECU
Football GameDay Central
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-When
the QB scrambles, receivers forsake routes to get open
It was hard not to think of backyard football last
Saturday when East Carolina quarterback James Pinkney was being chased
back and forth behind the line of scrimmage at Navy.
-Ernesto
leaves a soggy legacy at new ECU building
East Carolina set to take on UAB in C-USA opener
East Carolina knows that Alabama-Birmingham will be as
tough to defend against Saturday as it was last season.
Winston Salem Journal
Blazers defense focuses on Pirates' Allison
Treating Aundrae Allison like any other East Carolina
wide receiver probably won't work when the Pirates visit Legion Field on
Saturday.
Birmingham News
McSwain�s return a boon for Blazers
Defensive end back for East Carolina game
New Bern Sun Journal
UAB Winding Down Preparations For East Carolina
uabsports.com
September 7,
2006
Harvest Moon
From Bonesville.net
-Myatt:
View From The 'ville
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'Standing room only' at heart of Holland plan
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Tigers, Pack, Deacs highlight ECU hoops slate
�
Record contradicts Tressel's poll vote claim
�
Winston-Salem State coach gets extension
WNCT:
Talk of the Town
From
ecupirates.com
-2006-07
Men's Basketball Schedule Released
East Carolina will host defending Conference USA champion
Memphis for a second consecutive season as part of its 29-game regular
season schedule, which includes road dates at a pair of Atlantic Coast
Conference rivals.
-Volleyball
Sweeps UNC Wilmington
-Nicole
Moore Named to Soccer Buzz Elite Team Of The Week
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Wilson
adds experience to the Pirates' linebacking corps
Fred Wilson epitomizes why college football coaches
recruit the junior college system.
-Memphis,
ACC foes highlight ECU men's basketball slate
Pirates know Blazers seeking revenge
UAB�s football team has payback on its mind � and it�s no
secret to ECU.
New Bern Sun Journal
Blazers hope to prosper against weak East Carolina rush defense
Success apparently is in the eye of the beholder.
Birmingham News
Blazers Practice Continues in Preparation for First Conference USA
Contest of Season
uabsports.com
From the East Carolinian
-Navy
loss stings, but Pirates can bounce back
Navy is the second-best team ECU will play all season
-Pinkney
near perfect in loss
Senior QB throws for 283 yards and two TDs with no
turnovers
Batten Down The Hatches- College football writer and recruiting guru Sammy Batten
breaks down the ACC, East Carolina and the hot prospects.
Broadband |
Modem |
'Ask Sammy'
Fayetteville Observer
September 6,
2006
From Bonesville.net
-Hinton:
Henry's Highlights
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No surprises in loss but bright spots emerge
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Holland featured speaker at power lunch
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College games shorter after rule changes
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Full day in C-USA includes Pirates-Blazers
�
C-USA names football players of the week
WNCT:
Talk of the Town (guest Denny O'Brien)
WNCT:
Tuesday Tailgate (Steele, Miller & Snoop)
Blazers Turn Focus to East Carolina in Tuesday's Practice
uabsports.com
Pinkney, Kolb have big days for C-USA squads
As East Carolina University�s football team prepares for
its first away game of the season at the UAB this Saturday, it appears
that Pirates quarterback James Pinkney will still have a ton of youth
protecting him on the offensive line.
New Bern Sun Journal
ECU's Eskeridge continuing to learn quickly on defense
Eskeridge's East Carolina debut included two second-half
fumble recoveries, but like his team's 28-23 loss, it fell shy of the
redshirt freshman's goals
Greenville Daily Reflector
ECU no OU, but it's still a big game
The rest of the season could be defined by what UAB does
in one of the earliest C-USA games for UAB since the Blazers joined the
conference in 1999.
Birmingham News
Blazers open league play after near-miss
ncaafootball.net (AP)
From
ecupirates.com
-ECU
Volleyball GameDay Central
The East Carolina volleyball team returns to action
Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. inside Minges Coliesum to face UNC-Wilmington.
-Holland
Featured Speaker At Power '06 Lunch
2006-07 SMU Men's Basketball Schedule Announced
ECU will travel to Moody Coliseum on Feb 17, 2007
cstv.com
NFL- 49ERS- No Rest on Labor Day
The 49ers also announced the final three members of the
eight-man practice squad. The players that signed were DT Damane Duckett,
LB Jeremy Mincey and WR Cory Rodgers.
noticias.info
Transcript of Navy Head Football Coach Paul Johnson's Comments
NavySports.com
September 5,
2006
From Bonesville.net
-Bailey:
From the
Anchor Desk
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Different feelings for different results
BVL Audio:
Skip Holtz weekly press
conference
WNCT:
Brian Bailey Show
(guest Steve Shankweiler)
Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
�
Holtz discusses loss to Navy, challenge at UAB
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UAB pleased with performance versus Sooners
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Louisville's Bush has surgery for broken leg
From
ecupirates.com
-ECU
Football GameDay Central
East Carolina will hit the road again for its second game
of the season when they head to Birmingham, Ala. to face UAB in the
first Conference USA game for each school. Kickoff is scheduled for 7
p.m. (EST) and can also been seen locally on WITN-TV 7.
-Weekly
Press Luncheon Quotes
East Carolina University head football coach Skip Holtz
addressed members of the media prior to this week's game against UAB.
Blazers Meet with Media at Weekly Luncheon on Monday
Head Coach Watson Brown and his players reflected on near
upset of Oklahoma and looked ahead to ECU
conferenceusa.com
Curcumstances forcing Pirates to use youngsters
As is often the case in college football's second week,
the East Carolina Pirates are already doing some lineup adjusting in
preparation for Saturday's Conference USA opener at UAB.
Greenville Daily Reflector
After strong first game, Blazers present Pirates with tough test
East Carolina head coach Skip Holtz used the word
�frustrating� two times in his opening sentence Monday when describing
the weekend loss to Navy. From there, he quickly moved forward to the
team�s UAB preparations.
Washington Daily News
ECU's Coach
Says Navy Loss Frustrating
WSOCtv.com (AP)
Navy ground game too much for Pirates
The East Carolinian
September 4,
2006
Labor Day (US)
From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien:
Pirate Notebook No. 280
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Pinkney off to familiar start
BVL Audio:
Skip Holtz Navy post-game remarks
-BVL:
Updated C-USA Standings, Scores, Schedule
Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
�
Ole Miss survives Memphis in Sunday opener
�
Blazers narrowly miss upset bid at Oklahoma
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Early showdown tonight for 'Canes, 'Noles
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Cavaliers turn back Pirates in volleyball final
Scene inside of Navy's stadium shows it's about much more than football
Greenville Daily Reflector
From
ecupirates.com
-Lady
Pirates Record Third Straight Shutout in 2-0 Win
-Volleyball
Falls to Virginia 3-1 in Championship Match of Jefferson Cup
From the
New Bern Sun Journal
-Drew
catches on quickly
After two years of never playing on game day for the East
Carolina University football team, New Bern High School graduate Davon
Drew finally made his way into the stat book.
-In
need of time
Pirates show moxie, but can�t pull out a victory in
crunch time against Navy
Pirates show fighting spirit in loss to Navy
Kinston Free Press
From the Washington Daily News
-Former
area athletes enjoy time with Pirates
There was a bit of local flavor in ECU�s 28-23 loss to
Navy Saturday.
-Copper
signs with Saints
Terrance Copper didn�t stay unemployed for long.
Saints
Make More Moves, Day After Final Cuts
The Saints reached an injury settlement with Bethel
Johnson, releasing him and all traces to the failed Jonathan Sullivan
experiment. In his place arrives former Dallas receiver Terrance Copper,
who had two catches for 32 yards against the Saints in preseason week
two.
New Orleans Pro Football
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September 10,
2006
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Zips zap
Wolfpack
The 1-yard touchdown run by the Zips' Dennis Kennedy
completes a wild finish at Carter-Finley Stadium. The lack of a review
on the final play leaves Wolfpack coach Chuck Amato at a loss.
-From A to
Z, a bad loss
-Tar Heels
succumb to BeamerBall
UNC-CH QBs struggle against Hokies.
-Bunting's
Tar Heels playing like it's 1999
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-Skinner's
A Winner- QB solid in debut as starter
WFU overcomes 10-point deficit, hangs on for 14-13 win
-Appalachian
State rocks James Madison 21-10
-UNC-CH's
Nebraska transfer has turned into a big bust
-UAB
tops ECU; Virginia nips Wyoming
Apathy the big winner at Kenan Stadium now
Wilmington Star-News
ACC's Bermuda Triangle
Casey Stengel once wondered aloud: "Can't anybody here play
this game?"
Charlotte Observer
From the
Columbia (SC) The State
-Offense
fires blanksO-ful night for USC Bulldogs blank USC
-Missed
opportunities plague Tigers� loss
Backup QB McCabe helps Cavs dodge a nasty bullet
Hampton Roads Daily
Press
From the
Durham Herald-Sun
-Wake Forest
blocks Duke's bid for victory
After many games, the Duke Blue Devils have played the
what-if game, rationalizing how the outcome could have been different
even in some lopsided losses if a small series of plays had gone their
way.
-Zips spoil
State's (early) celebration
Officials ruled the celebration excessive right away. No
fewer than four yellow flags littered Carter-Finley Stadium's south end
zone after players from the N.C. State bench charged onto the field and
piled on Jamelle Eugene after his 11-yard touchdown reception gave the
Wolfpack a three-point lead with 1:07 remaining Saturday against the
Akron Zips.
-Hokies make
most of UNC-CH's mistakes
The mistakes weren't one-sided, but the consequences
were.
From the Greensboro News-Record
-Wake
blocks kick and escapes Duke
-NASCAR/Richmond:
Kahne bumps Stewart; Harvick wins
-Panthers'
time has arrived, but it arrived at a bad time
Domination, then rest
WVU starters sit out most of romp 52-3 over I-AA EWU
Charleston (WV) Gazette Mail
September 9,
2006
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Roof may
be caving in for Duke football program
With a 13-0 loss to Richmond last week, Duke's football
team is 0-1 staring at 0-12.
-Heels'
defense tries to 'fit' in 'fit'
From the Charlotte Observer
-Expectations
still hound Vick
There are times when Atlanta quarterback Michael Vick
wonders if anything he does on a football field will ever be enough.
-One
man's dream- Football for 49ers
A thing we do well in this, the fall of 2006, is anger.
We are great at being angry and bitter and put-upon, great at dumping
our venom onto message boards, radio talk shows and letters to the
editor.
-Smith
misses 3rd straight practice
UNC-CH season
in precarious situation
Losing a season-opener to Rutgers has put North Carolina
in the uncomfortable position of needing to beat a team today it�s
supposed to lose against.
Fayetteville Observer
From the Anderson Independent
-Tigers
begin tough road trip
Today, we start finding out what Clemson is really made
of.
-Future
of season could be on the line between UGA, USC
There has been talk this week that South Carolina�s
matchup with Georgia each year sets the stage for the rest of the season
for both teams � the winning team going on to great things, and the
loser heading the other direction.
USC
vs. Georgia
Columbia (SC) The State
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-No
heavy lifting- Deacons' Skinner won't be asked to do too much today
-Blue
Devils are t-rying to get past loss to Spiders
-Duke,
N.C. State add football players
-Reluctant
foes ASU, JMU to play 'Champions' game
From the
Durham Herald-Sun
-Duke looks to
end Wake's streak
-No more
looking back for Tar Heels
-Akron affords
Wolfpack chance to air it out
From the Virginian Pilot
-Al
Groh put aside bloodline when he promoted his son
-'Beamerball'
aims for bigger results this year
Portis not expecting to play against Vikings
Hampton Roads Daily
Press
September 8,
2006
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-O'Cain
'a good fit' with Virginia Tech
For a coaching chameleon, Mike O'Cain doesn't change his
look much.
-Pope
gift aids UNC-CH football
Slice of $2.3 million for Western studies.
-Duke,
Wake build for future
Upgrades to Wallace Wade and Groves stadiums could help
Devils, Deacons.
-Bruising
fullbacks leaving a mark on Wolfpack
To get to N.C. State, John Kane and Pat Bedics took the
road less traveled.
-Canes lace
up, prepare for camp
Most players hit the ice early.
Former U.Va. coach will help ODU in football
Old Dominion hires former coaches George Welsh and Dick
Sheridan as consultants.
Hampton Roads Daily
Press
Hokies making headway in N.C.
Move to ACC helps Virginia Tech recruit North Carolina
hard
Charlotte Observer
From the Virginian
Pilot
-Virginia
Tech notebook- Backup QB Holt looks to get in the mix at wide receiver
-What
to watch in college football
-ODU
football program nabs proven winners as advisers
-Redskins
notebook- Portis and Springs don't expect to play Monday vs. Vikings
Clemson hopes to neutralize BC's physical style
Anderson Independent
From the
Durham Herald-Sun
-Heels not
intimidated by famed VT kick blocking
-UNC might
rebound, but VT can be tough
Who knows what history means in college football? Coaches
claim that, from year to year, teams have different images and strengths
and weaknesses.
-Roof had his
eye on the backup Deacs QB
Sasser all tied up in Coastal, Wofford
Former coach, AD has loyalty to both schools, who face
one another on Saturday
Columbia (SC) The State
September 7,
2006
Spiders' sting not first to ACC
Duke's season-opening loss to Division I-AA Richmond
ranks as one of the ACC's worst non-conference losses ever.
Hampton Roads Daily
Press
Fox
Sports makes Good
Fox Sports reversed field and did the right thing
Wednesday, promising to give Greg "Catman" Good a free truck after he
was duped by an on-air prank gone wrong two weeks ago.
Charlotte Observer
Once
again, Waters eyes jump to NFL
School clears Web site of wrongdoing; Eagles QB Ryan
questionable
Columbia (SC) The State
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-NASCAR:
It's do-or-die time at Richmond
Kahne tops list of Nextel Cup drivers trying to make
Chase for Championship
-Appalachian
to battle former champ James Madison
-Deacons'
Late Addition
Wake Forest waited until the last minute to sign QB
Skinner
From the Greensboro News-Record
-Panthers
hamstrung by Smith injury
-Brand-
Crack the textbooks or the NCAA will crack down
-Lawyers-
Jones cleared of doping by 'B' blood test
From the
Durham Herald-Sun
-Brand sets
NCAA goal for graduation at 80%
Trumpeting "academic reform from which you cannot run and
hide," NCAA President Myles Brand announced his goal for raising the
graduate success rate among Division I schools during a speech Wednesday
at Elon University.
-Krzyzewski
expects experience to help Team USA in Olympics
-Coach K says
process builds understanding of international game
-UNC-CH's
Foster has no regrets about choosing football over basketball
-Lewis may be
ready to start at QB for Blue Devils
UNCP one step
closer to football
Fayetteville Observer
Wolfpack edge Tar Heels in TBJ poll results
Triangle Business
Journal
September 6,
2006
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-News
they can choose
Schools push their own Web content.
-UNC-CH
player's tragic death in 1971 ended 'tough-it-out' philosophy
-Book brings
Holtz back to Raleigh
Lou Holtz was beamed into Triangle homes this week as an
ESPN analyst, but a flesh and blood version of the former N.C. State
coach will be back in Raleigh tonight.
From the Virginian
Pilot
-U.Va.
Report- Wyoming will bring rare defense to U.Va.- same 3-4 Cavs use
-Virginia's
QB Olsen eager to revise first impressions
-Hokies
offensive line still a work in progress
From the
Durham Herald-Sun
-Come on,
Coach; no more votes for Duke
I sure hope Steve Spurrier stops giving Duke a preseason
vote for the Top 25 because, well you know, it's embarrassing.
-Coaching
carousel may give Heels needed edge
Virginia Tech features three assistants who have ties to
UNC-Chapel Hill
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-Adjusting
on the Fly- Mauk has surgery on broken arm, will be out rest of season
-Experience,
depth should help WFU stay on track
-ASU
will try to get its offense in gear
Deacons plan to trim QB's playbook
Demon Deacon coaches said Tuesday they'll do what they
can to help Skinner in his first start as a college quarterback
Greensboro News Record
Now
comes a tough road
Will September�s trips to Boston College and FSU require
an all-or-nothing ferver?
Columbia (SC) The State
Spurrier not fond of changes for TV
With one game completed, coach Steve Spurrier can safely
say he still doesn't like the rule changes implemented by the NCAA this
season.
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
September 5,
2006
Cavaliers' first night is failure
Hampton Roads Daily Press
From the Virginian
Pilot
-U.Va.
tries to remain positive after loss at Pitt
-Sunday
in the NFL- Skins know who'll start - but not much else
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-SO
FAR, SO GOOD- Wolfpack progressing nicely, Amato says
-Two
speedsters commit to WFU
-Valuable
Experience- Prosser says Deacons' Bahamas trip was good for everyone
involved
A solid start
to season for WVU
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pack needs
some zip in its passing game
Wide-open Akron up next for NCSU.
-QB for Duke
in question
-Great
coaches build lasting legacies as leaders, individuals
From the
Durham Herald-Sun
-N.C. State CB
Davis could miss Akron game
-Devils' QB job
still up for grabs
-Duke lacrosse
holds first practice
At least N.C. State wins
On a day that didn't feel a lot like football, the season
began anyway. That was a good thing for some of the teams in the state
and a bad thing for some other teams in the state.
Greensboro News Record
Rivalry lacks bite
Geography means USC and Georgia should be bitter foes;
history says otherwise
Columbia (SC) The State
Good, bad for Tigers, 'Dogs Gamecocks
Anderson Independent
September 4,
2006
Who's Hot & Who's Not ... Week One
New quarterbacks, like Colt McCoy of Texas, the Big East,
new coaches, old run defenses, North Carolina teams, Bay Area teams, Ray
Rice, the Big 12 North and a score you won't believe in the latest Who's
Hot and Who's Not.
College Football News
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wake
quarterback Mauk out indefinitely
Wake Forest junior quarterback Benjamin Mauk has been
ruled out indefinitely and may not return this season.
-The Inside
Story
A weekly look at N.C. State and UNC-CH football.
-Late hits
-Eagles run
to victory
N.C. Central tops shaw in inaugural Labor Day Classic /
Timely rushing and an opportunistic defense propel the host Eagles over
their CIAA rival Bears.
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-Deacons,
Grobe are counting on Skinner
As expected, QB Mauk is likely out for season
-Regrouping-
Heels have a lot to work on before playing Hokies
-Emotional-
Rams relishing big win over Aggies
Bush's season is over
Heisman hopeful breaks leg at start of second half
Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader
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September 10,
2006
Weekend Football Roundup
Marshall's junior offensive duo of Ahmad Bradshaw and
Bernard Morris combined to rush for 303 yards to lead the Thundering
Herd to an impressive 54-31 win over Hofstra Saturday. Houston improved
to 2-0 in C-USA play with a 45-7 win over Tulane and UAB won its league
opener, 17-12 over East Carolina.
conferenceusa.com
From the El Paso Times
-Miners
push ranked Raiders, lose in overtime
-Miner
special teams falter again in 38-35 loss
-Conference-USA
roundup- BYU runs through Tulsa for big victory
From the Houston
Chronicle
-UH
breezes to easy 45-7 victory over Tulane
-Houston
makes easy work of easy foe
-UCLA
uses strong ground game to hold off Rice
Improvement by Owls is obvious despite an 0-2 start
-Tech
claims OT victory against UTEP
Green Wave falls hard to Cougars in opener
If there was one thing Tulane coach Chris Scelfo was hoping he
wouldn't see against Houston on Saturday night, it was some of what his
team gave him last year.
New Orleans Times Picayune
Tulane routed in opener
Shreveport Times
From the
Dallas Morning News
-Football-
One-horse town
UNT slams rival SMU in 24-6 victory
-Injury
limits Ponies
The lone offensive weapon for SMU was useless after the first
quarter.
From the Memphis
Commercial Appeal
-Hankins
guides Tigers to first win of season
Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium will be buzzing with
activity this fall. The U of M will play seven home games this year,
something the program will strive for in future seasons.
-Thankfully,
this U of M game was no turkey
From the Salt Lake
Tribune
-BYU dominates
Tulsa 49-24
-Poor tackling,
red-zone woes bother Tulsa coach
Knightmare in the Swamp
Thirty-eight minutes had passed since the Gators offense
romped, since their defense shut out visiting UCF, since the Florida
Field crowd finished its evening-long roar.
Orlando Sentinel
From the Huntington
Herald-Dispatch.
-Herd
answers wake-up call, rallies past Hofstra
-Weapons
in place, execution the key for Marshall
-Herd
finds another gear behind Bradshaw, Morris
Second-half surge lifts Herd to win
Charleston (WV) Gazette Mail
From the Jackson
Clarion-Ledger
-Everybody
In!
Big plays on offense. First shutout since 2001 on
defense. Seventy players reach the field.
-Carter
performs despite sad day
Golden Eagles whip Division I-AA Lions
Hattiesburg American
September 9,
2006
Conference USA Scoreboard
cstv.com
C-USA PREVIEW
Birmingham News
From the Houston Chronicle
-PREVIEW-
Tulane at Houston
-PREVIEW-
Rice at UCLA
-PREVIEW-
Tech at UTEP
From the Huntington
Herald-Dispatch.
-Hofstra
has Herd's attention
Safe to say Hofstra has Marshall's full attention
entering today's home opener.
-Pride
should be perfect remedy for Herd
With due respect to the visiting opponent, today's
Marshall football game is all about Marshall.
-Marshall-Hofstra
game notes
-This
week in Conference USA
-MU
sets season ticket record
Marshall's
Cook will make no excuses
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Passing is way
to go for UTEP, Texas Tech
El Paso Times
Southern Miss preparing to battle Southeastern
Southern Miss tries to shake off a 34-7 loss to
seventh-ranked Florida tonight at M.M. Roberts Stadium.
Biloxi Sun Herald
Golden Eagles see I-AA foe as threat
Southern Miss coach Jeff Bower is well aware of the
double-edged sword that comes with playing Southeastern Louisiana.
Jackson Clarion Ledger
From the Hattiesburg American
-Saturday
at The Rock
Anatomy can be a complicated subject.
-Southern
Miss schedules 18 home games �
Preview- SMU at North Texas
Dallas Morning News
From the Orlando Sentinel
-Slaying
the Gator giant?
-2nd
year in C-USA won't be any easier
While most people were relaxing on Labor Day, UCF Coach
Kirk Speraw was busy feasting on his basketball team's future.
If the Wave isn't battle tested, nobody is
The temptation is to say Tulane should forget last
football season. Just wad it up, toss it away and pretend it never
happened, because there isn't a whole lot to draw on from a 2-9 record.
New Orleans Times Picayune
Magnificent seven
Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium will be buzzing with
activity this fall. The U of M will play seven home games this year,
something the program will strive for in future seasons.
Memphis Commercial Appeal
September 8,
2006
Conference USA
notebook
UAB pushed No. 10 Sooners to the limit
Charleston (WV) Gazette Mail
C-USA has to improve its record to get attention
al.com
Kolb eager to gain spotlight
Houston senior quarterback Kevin Kolb cherishes his
privacy.
New Orleans Times Picayune
Kragthorpe has Tulsa on rise
Deseret (UT) News
Friendship on sideline for contest
Tulsa's Steve Kragthorpe and BYU's Bronco Mendenhall
reminisced a bit during that summer of 2005 conversation.
Tulsa World
Tribble is Gator who's on UCF's side now
The AD says his UF friends understand that his loyalties
are with the Knights.
Orlando Sentinel
'Little' UCF pumped up for Gators
FloridaToday.com
Tulane To Open 2006 Season Saturday At C-USA Foe Houston
conferenceusa.com
Tiger run defense loses ground
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Hull quits team
Head coach Jeff Bower announced that junior running back
Cody Hull has left the Southern Miss football team on Wednesday.
Hattiesburg American
From the Huntington
Herald-Dispatch.
-Herd,
Ohio to resume series
-Expect
Spann to step up against Hofstra
From the Dallas Morning News
-SMU,
UNT close, but games are far apart
There's no easy explanation as to why SMU and North
Texas, just 40 miles apart, haven't met since 1992. If North Texas fans
felt snubbed by their well-heeled, private school counterparts, then the
Mustangs felt there wasn't much to gain from renewing the series. With
both teams seeking more regionally aligned opponents, UNT and SMU are
playing Saturday night.
-Upset
over loss at Tech, SMU's Bennett expects better
Starting defensive tackle Adrian Haywood said the
Mustangs respect North Texas running back Jamario Thomas, who was the
Sun Belt Conference's player of the year in 2004. To stop the run,
Haywood said the team can't come out flat, as it did against Texas Tech.
Rice linebackers living large
Owls' trio shows size not an issue in revamped defense
Houston Chronicle
A conference-by-conference look at the key games
USA Today
September 7,
2006
From the Huntington
Herald-Dispatch.
-Herd
closing in on season ticket record
As of late Wednesday afternoon, Marshall had sold 13,650
season tickets, just short of the 13,818 record established in 2000.
-Front
seven seeks redemption
For many months, Marshall University's front seven was
praised as a team strength. The revamped secondary might struggle,
pundits suggested, but run defense won't be an issue. Forty-two points
and 312 rushing yards later, media and fans are conducting an about-face
-Herd
releases hoops schedule
From the Charleston (WV) Gazette Mail
-Snyder
reconsiders move to softer practices
Every August is a balancing act for football coaches
across the land: Their players must develop enough toughness to start
the season strong, yet try to keep injuries from ravaging the roster.
-Toughest C-USA
basketball test will come early for Herd
the Herd now plays Tulane and Tulsa twice, as well as
previous �mirror� foes Alabama-Birmingham, Central Florida and East
Carolina.
Fond memories to flow for Kragthorpe at BYU
Tulsa coach spent 10 years as impressionable kid in
Provo, Utah, where his dad was a BYU assistant
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Road
games against elite to test Tigers
-Tiger
Notebook- Extension for R.C.
R.C. Johnson will remain in his position as University of
Memphis athletic director through June 2010 after signing a two-year
contract extension.
UAB Announces 2006-07 Men's Basketball Schedule
Blazers face defending national champions Florida, among
others
uabsports.com
Blazers' schedule includes national champs
Birmingham News
Florida matchup a golden opportunity for UCF, center
St Petersburg Times
Standing room may
be sold if game is a sellout
If Saturday's game between UTEP and Texas Tech sells out,
the UTEP athletic department would consider selling standing-room only
tickets, athletic director Bob Stull
El Paso Times
At 300
pounds, UH's Love relies on quickness
Houston Chronicle
Sumrall works to keep his focus
Brandon Sumrall has quietly emerged as leader of the
Southern Miss defense. He's also a leader on special teams, a
kickoff-return specialist and, more important, a team player.
Biloxi Sun-Herald
SMU's Mapps moving up as change-of-pace guy
Reserve redshirt freshman running back James Mapps took
snaps with the second-team offense in 11-on-11 drills Wednesday. Mapps,
one of the bright spots of training camp the last two seasons, carried
five times for 24 yards against Texas Tech. He previously worked with
the third-team offense.
Dallas Morning News
September 6,
2006
From conferenceusa.com
-Football
Notebook
Saturday is the first of just three times this season
that all 12 C-USA schools will be in action on the same day.
Highlighting the action are a pair of conference games. UAB hosts East
Carolina and Houston welcomes Tulane for the Green Wave's season opener.
CSTV will air the Texas Tech at UTEP contest nationally, beginning at 9
p.m. ET.
-Tulane
Basketball Coaches Dickerson, Stockton Receive Contract Extensions
-Tulsa's
Kragthorpe Discusses This Week's Match-up Against BYU
-Miners
Survive San Diego State; Texas Tech Next
-Houston
Begins Preps for Tulane Inside
-Memphis
receiver Robinzine Out for Season
-SMU
Coach Bennett Holds UNT Week Press Conference
-Women's
Soccer Notebook
Around Conference USA - Football
USA Today
From the Orlando
Sentinel
-Knights
raising optimism
At home in Winter Park, Florida punter Eric Wilbur
noticed the malaise.
-Defense
must avoid allowing big gainers
Green Wave preparing for rule change
Scelfo says Tulane has talent to qualify for a bowl game
New Orleans Times Picayune
From the
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Next MU
opponent has state connection
-Former
Marshall coach missed being on sidelines
More Morris for MU?
TD punctuates receiver's rise from �05 doldrums
Charleston (WV) Gazette Mail
From the Huntington
Herald-Dispatch
-Marshall,
Ohio could renew acquaintances in 2010
Officials from Marshall University and Ohio University
are expected to announce a six-game, home-and-away football series
today.
-Battling
through the injuries
-MU
Hall of Famer Tonkovich dies
Defense sees best of best
Southern Miss isn't going to win many football games if
its defense continues to give up 34 points and 391 total yards, as it
did in Saturday's 34-7 loss to seventh-ranked Florida.
Mobile Register
From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Year
off after injury helps Tigers' Thomas prepare to perform
-Hunt
happy to be back on team
-Tigers-Mocs
notebook- Robinzine, Snyder out for season
After 'learning process' vs. Tech, SMU back expects to do better
Dallas Morning News
September 5,
2006
From conferenceusa.com
-UCF
Men's Basketball Announces 2006-07 Schedule
In league action, UCF will play East Carolina, Houston,
Marshall, Rice and Tulsa both on the road and at home.
-Women's
Soccer Weekend Round-Up
Memphis, UAB to play
in El Paso this season
The Miners released their Conference USA basketball
schedule Monday. They are hoping to announce the entire schedule by the
end of this month
El Paso Times
C-USA conference roundup,
standings, player and game of the week
College Football News
Moving on after WVU
For months, Marshall University football banter centered
around one game and one rival -- West Virginia.
Huntington Herald Dispatch
From the
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Herd
defense's top problem- It can't stop the run
-Coal Bowl is
about steam, not substance
-Mountaineers
have a new fan- Marshall's QB
Wave seeks ways to corral Cougars
As Kolb goes at QB, so goes Houston
New Orleans Times Picayune
Bower sees bright spots in Florida loss
Fletcher earns start vs. SLU
Biloxi Sun-Herald
Freshman back becomes starter
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
From the Dallas Morning
News
-SMU's
Bennett likely to open up offense
After totaling just 189 yards of offense, and running the
ball on 34 of 53 plays, coach Phil Bennett said the offense has to open
up.
-New
AD aims high at SMU
After less than three months on the job, new SMU athletic
director Steve Orsini already has made numerous changes with more to
come. There are plans for an $800,000 video scoreboard for aging Moody
Coliseum, a new 50-meter indoor swimming pool and a basketball practice
facility. But above all, Orsini's priority is to make the financially
struggling athletic department self-sufficient.
From the Orlando
Sentinel
-O'Leary,
Knights see Florida game as golden opportunity
If UCF's stature among its college football peers were to
be expressed as a clothing size, the Golden Knights' best fit would be
found somewhere between the husky and young-adult aisles.
-O'Leary
focusing on his own team
From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Robinzine
will miss game; knee to get MRI
Sophomore receiver Carlton Robinzine, injured while
running with the ball in the second half of Sunday's 28-25 loss at Ole
Miss
-Second
thoughts
West sees a whole lot Tigers did well in loss, mainly by
Doss, Hankins
RICE NOTEBOOK- Effort pleases Graham
Houston Chronicle
September 4,
2006
Around Conference USA - Football
USA Today
Tigers Edged By Rebels 28-25
gotigersgo.com
From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Hankins
displays poise, promise
Quarterback shows skills that could cause sleepless
nights for Tigers' future opponents
-In
the running
Doss overcomes first hurdle in filling the shoes of a
departed Tiger great
-Rebels
can brag
-Quite
an entrance
-Memphis-Ole
Miss Postgame
From conferenceusa.com
-Weekend
Football Round-Up
-Southern
Miss Men's Basketball Finishes Bahamas Trip With Victory
-Volleyball
Recap
Gators have nothing but praise for UCF
These are good times for UCF football. There's unanimous
support for the coaches and their philosophies, a conference
championship game appearance in the recent past, and as much enthusiasm
for the coming weeks as the coming years.
Orlando Sentinel
Tackling the Herd�s No. 1 issue
Charleston (WV) Gazette Mail
Herd 'D' needs quick fix
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Early report card shows room for USM upgrades
It's still too early to judge Golden Eagles
Biloxi Sun-Herald
Gators clip Eagles
Many people expected the Southern Miss Golden Eagles to
go down to Gainesville on Saturday, take their beating from the Florida
football team and crawl out of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium like a starving
man in the desert.
Hattiesburg American
This week for Southern Miss
Three interceptions and coverage mishaps hurt USM in a
34-7 loss at No. 7 Florida. Frosh RB Damion Fletcher rushed for 89
yards.
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
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