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April 15, 2007
Income Tax Pay Day - But Not This Year
National Take a Wild Guess Day
Anniversary - Titanic Sinking
From Bonesville.net
BVL Audio:
Holtz Purple-Gold Game Press Conference
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Kass displays big arm in Purple-Gold game
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ECU women's tennis matches record win total
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Accusing LSU assistant submits resignation
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One Buckeye dad says NBA decision not made
From
ecupirates.com
-Kass,
Big Plays Key In Spring Game
-ECU-Marshall
Baseball Game Three Postponed
-Paisley
Solid Again In Doubleheader Split With Memphis
-Old
Dominion Turns Back Lady Pirates, 6-1
-Pirates
Drop Regular Season Finale 7-0
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates
spring into action
-Recruiting
efforts of of Holtz and staff on display in spring game
-Former
East Carolina stars enjoying success in NFL
-International
music, art exhibits and football highlight PirateFest
-Around Campus:
Sprinklers are expensive for Greeks
Kass shows
off his arm
Raleigh News &
Observer
East Carolina
conclude productive spring with strong scrimmage
Fayetteville
Observer
Kass, Bryant shine for ECU in scrimmage
Greensboro
News-Record
Class of '08 already gets attention
Wilmington Star-News
April 14, 2007
From Bonesville.net
-BVL:
Pirates take game one from Herd 7-4 [Box Score]
-BVL:
East Carolina romps in nightcap 13-3 [Box Score]
WNCT:
Talk of the Town (Anne Holland and others)
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Quarterbacks will rotate in ECU's spring game
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Hoyas duo testing NBA draft status
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Pirate netters sweep Mount Olive, N.C. Central
From
ecupirates.com
-Batts
Grand Slam Lifts ECU Over Marshall 13-3
Stephen Batts and Corey Kemp combined for seven RBI as East Carolina
swept the day-night doubleheader Friday night with a 13-3 win over
Marshall at Appalachian Power Park.
-Roller
Lifts Pirates Over The Herd 7-4
Freshman Kyle Roller hit his first career home run in the top of the
eighth to give East Carolina the lead for good as the Pirates picked up
their fifth win in Conference USA play 7-4 over Marshall in game one of
a double-header Friday afternoon in Appalachian Power Park
-Spring
Football Notebook No. 15
Head coach Skip Holtz and his East Carolina Pirates will officially
complete their spring season Saturday with the playing of the annual
Purple-Gold Game at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium beginning at 3:00 p.m.
-East
Carolina Women Rout N.C. Central, 7-0
Lady Pirates Equal Single-Season Win Record With No. 19
-Pirate
Men Handle Mount Olive, Sweep N.C. Central
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates
hit gridiron again
ECU wraps up spring drills with Purple-Gold game
-Dye,
Emory honored with endowment scholarships
Two of East Carolina football's more cherished names have been attached
to endowment scholarships at the university, and plenty of former
Pirates were in Greenville to celebrate the event.
-East
Carolina baseball takes pair from Marshall
Thanks to the East Carolina baseball team, Marshall's slump continued
Friday at Appalachian Power Park.
East Carolina Sweeps Doubleheader From Marshall at Appalachian Power
Park
herdzone.com
East Carolina sweeps Marshall
Huntington (WV) Herald-Dispatch
East
Carolina takes two from Herd
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Pirates' grid coaches ready to see what players are made of
New Bern Sun Journal
Duckett Making Switch to the O-line
SF49ers.com
Pirates looking to keep Marshall winless
Washington Daily News
April 13, 2007
Blame Someone Else Day
Friday the Thirteenth
International Plant Appreciation Day
Birthday - President Thomas Jefferson (3rd President)
From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher:
The
Bradsher Beat
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Edwards leaves sweeping legacy
WNCT:
Talk of the Town
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Change, addition made to ECU baseball slate
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NCAA football timing returns to 2005 procedures
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Boyle spurns chance to return as Duke coach
From
ecupirates.com
-Baseball
Series Schedule With Marshall Altered For The Weekend
-Pirate
Baseball Adds Elon To 2007 Schedule
-Pirate
Tracksters Set School Record
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Helping
Hands
ECU D-line should get a boost from Mitchell
-Pirates
head to Marshall for C-USA baseball series
East Carolina baseball hopes another winning streak is in the offing as
the Pirates prepare for a three-game Conference USA encounter at
Marshall.
Herd Baseball Returns Home for Three-Game Series Vs. East Carolina
herdzone.com
Top of the Second
Marshall will face Conference USA foe East Carolina in Charleston for a
three-game series at Appalachian Power Park, starting at 7 pm Friday.
Charleston (WV) Daily-Mail
April 12, 2007
Mule Day
National Licorice Day
Walk On Your Wild Side Day
Birthday - David Cassidy (singer)
Birthday - David Letterman (talk-show host)
From Bonesville.net
-Myatt:
View From The
'ville
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Never too soon to peer down the gauntlet
-BVL:
Pirates win thriller in Wilmington [Box Score]
WNCT:
Talk of the Town
(Skip Holtz, Mike Steele)
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Purple-Gold game up next for ECU football
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Charges dropped against Duke lacrosse players
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Navy, Pitt resume series with ESPN matchup
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LSU lures WNBA coach to guide women's hoops
From
ecupirates.com
-Pirates
Beat Seahawks 3-2
Ryan Wood's RBI single in the top of the ninth that plated Brandon
Henderson and gave East Carolina a 3-2 win over in-state rival UNC
Wilmington Wednesday night at Brooks Field.
-Spring
Football Notebook No. 14
Pirates Complete Last Spring Practice Session
-Fields
And Jenkins Rank Among C-USA Leaders In Final Men's Basketball
Statistics
Fields and Jenkins lead the league in field goal percentage and assists
Pirates rally once again against Seahawks
Greenville Daily Reflector
From the Wilmington Star-News
-Stuck
on 499
Pirates spoil Scalf's shot at milestone win
-Garrison's
good deal could be even better
Topsail senior Ahmad Garrison will sign a partial track and field
scholarship with East Carolina today.
From
the East Carolinian
-Back
looks to muscle up the depth chart
Whitley is impressing as a redshirt freshman
-Pirates
have been giving opponents tough 'love' at home
-Pirates
ready for Purple-Gold scrimmage
April 11, 2007
National D.A.R.E Day
Barbershop Quartet Day
Eight Track Tape Day
From Bonesville.net
-BVL:
Report: USC, ECU poised to renew rivalry
WNCT:
Talk of the Town
(Tommy East et al)
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Effort at ECU earns Rice's Berry national honor
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Durant says adios to Texas, hello to NBA
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Turgeon taking reigns of Texas A&M hoops
Seahawks renew old rivalry
UNC-Wilmington senior Jonathan Batts and East Carolina redshirt
sophomore Stephen Batts are distant relatives who briefly played
together for Wilmington Post 10 in American Legion baseball.
Wilmington Star-News
Pirate
Baseball Gameday Central
Pirates at UNC-Wilmington - April 11 - 7:00 PM
ecupirates.com
From
the East Carolinian
-Upcoming
year crucial for ECU athletics
Pirates to host two Conference USA Championships
-Pirate
softball down but not out
Softball falls twice in UAB Series but holds second place in C-USA
Maness Sizzles in Hot Stove
Seth Maness signed a national letter of intent to play at ECU last
November. On Friday, he paid a visit to the Pirate dugout and all of the
Patriots watched Rice defeat ECU 8-6.
Southern Pines Pilot
Prep Recruiting Notes:
Schools still
after Allen despite commitment
Fayetteville Observer
From
the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirate
Purple/Gold Pig-Out Party activities start today
-Around Campus:
ECU studying dental school sites
If funded, East Carolina University's proposed dental school will have a
long grasp, reaching from Greenville to as many as 10 satellite clinics
around the state.
Prep Notes:
Patterson is
among few stars yet to sign
COMETS' JOHNSON TO ECU: Clayton's Andrew Johnson expects to sign his
swimming national letter with East Carolina today.
Raleigh News &
Observer
April 10, 2007
Commodore Perry Day
National Siblings Day
Salvation Army Founder's Day
From Bonesville.net
-Bailey:
From the
Anchor Desk
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Pirates and umps strike out
-BVL:
East Carolina slides out of rankings
WNCT:
Brian Bailey Show
(Greg Hudson)
WNCT:
Talk of the Town
(Col. David Hunt, M. Weller)
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Imus apologizes but critics still want him axed
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ECU, UNCW reschedule softball doubleheader
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Former Spartan gridder charged with murder
ECU-UNCW Softball Doubleheader Rescheduled For April 17
The non-conference softball doubleheader between ECU and UNCW has been
rescheduled from Wednesday, April 11 to Tuesday, April 17 due to
questionable weather and scheduling conflicts
ecupirates.com
Owls cap sweep of Pirates
The East Carolina bullpen, which was the hottest thing the Pirate
baseball team had going for it during a 14-game winning streak earlier
this season, couldn't cool off No. 8 Rice on Sunday.
Greenville Daily Reflector
No. 8 Owls sweep No. 22 Pirates
Washington Daily News
Familiar Face
Holtz attends Gamecock practice; USC expected to announce a two-game
series
Columbia (SC) State
Position Changes
Highlight Monday Practice
Spurrier had a visitor at Monday's practice: East Carolina coach and
former Gamecock assistant Skip Holtz.
USCInsider.com
College Top 25 Rankings- April 9
East Carolina, Kentucky, and Southern California all dropped out of the
Top 25
Baseball America
The Gold Standard
Pitcher Britt Howell of Concrete is headed to East Carolina for Softball.
Everett (WA) Herald
Opponent:
Frigid temps wipe out series
For the Wolverines, reaching the 40-win plateau with a solid RPI will be
increasingly difficult.
Michigan Daily
April 9, 2007
Easter Monday
Jenkins's Ear Day
National Cherish an Antique Day
National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day
Smigus Dyngus/Dyngus Day/Wet Monday
White House Easter Egg Roll
Winston Churchill Day
From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien:
Pirate
Notebook No. 302
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Q & A
with Rob Kass
-BVL:
Rice clips Bucs with two-run 9th [Box Score]
-Nuggets:
Notes from ECU, C-USA and beyond
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Marshall brings Jones home as hoops coach
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NCAA denies ESPN contention on Toledo betting
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Spartans reign after Frozen Four thriller
ECU Falls To Rice 8-6 In Series Finale
The No. 8 Rice Owls scored two runs in the top of the ninth inning to
complete the three-game sweep of No. 22 East Carolina, 8-6, Sunday
afternoon in Conference USA action at Clark-LeClair Stadium.
ecupirates.com
Owls Complete Sweep Of East Carolina With 8-6 Win
riceowls.com
Rice 8, East
Carolina 6
Fayetteville Observer
Dolphins meeting with top two QBs
...the Dolphins would like to select a quarterback in this year's draft.
Michigan State's Drew Stanton, who could become the third quarterback
selected according to some draft analysts, and East Carolina's James
Pinkney (Olympic Heights) were among the college prospects who
participated last week in a workout at team headquarters.
Florida Sun-Sentinel
NC Lineman Likes USC & Clemson
Justin Ward's other camp plans include Clemson, Penn State, Duke, East
Carolina and NC State. He does not claim a favorite.
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
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April 15, 2007
Hokies
offense is finally hot
Roanoke (VA) Times
From the Raleigh News &
Observer
-Big
day produces big plays as Pack celebrates spring
-O'Brien
head of 'family'
-Heels
debut new offense
-Yates
worth wait for UNC-CH football
-Devils
enjoy chance to 'just play'
-Bajoczky
tops Heels
Marshall out,
Peele in
After nine seasons of wins, championships and NCAA Tournament bids, Gregg
Marshall has finally decided to leave Winthrop University.
Rock Hill (SC) Herald
Lutz rejects S.
Alabama offer
Charlotte
Observer
From the
Columbia (SC) State
-Spurrier-
Removing flag would help S.C.
Coach says taking it from State House grounds would �make us a more
progressive, better state�
-Spring
omens
Perhaps the only good thing about Blake Mitchell�s performance in
Saturday�s spring game: It did not come against Georgia.
Springing Into Football- Grobe says defending ACC crown will be tough
Winston Salem Journal
April 14, 2007
From
the Wilmington Star-News
-State
teams aiming for springtime momentum
Carolina and Wake Forest were picked to finish last in their divisions
last season, but both reached the postseason and want that success to
spill into this season.
-Missing
offense worrying Seahawks
CROWD IN COLUMBIA-
Coach Steve Spurrier hopes 35000 to 40000 fans...
ECU'S 3-WAY RACE: Three players enter the spring game battling for the
starting quarterback job.
Charlotte Observer
Va. Tech QBs slowly putting past failures behind them
The Virginian Pilot
From the
New Bern Sun Journal
-Wolfpack
football still lagging
-Davis'
first spring with Heels winding down
From the Raleigh News &
Observer
-Davis
near end of chemo
UNC-CH coach doing well in treatment.
-Upgrading
Tar Heels
-Canes
re-sign leading scorer
From the
Durham Herald-Dispatch
-Duke
hits field with weight lifted
In the latter stages of Wednesday evening's press conference that
featured current members of Duke's lacrosse team discussing the
dismissal of all charges stemming from a team party more than a year
ago, a reporter asked about the Blue Devils' upcoming game against
Virginia.
-UNC-CH
quarterbacks on display
-Woodard
ties all-time UNC-CH record for wins
From the Greensboro
News-Record
-Football
in April goes into high gear
-Deacons
take low-key approach
From the Greenville
(SC) News
-Clemson
adjusts athletic admission rules
-Tigers
cap drills with Orange & White game
-USC
reaches 6-year deal with Under Armour
From the Charlotte
Observer
-49ers'
Lutz studies South Alabama offer
-Report-
Marshall offered Wichita State coaching job
Ward Takes
Visit to NC State
"Right now I�m hearing from East Carolina, Duke, NC State, Wake Forest,
South Carolina, Clemson, Penn State, Notre Dame, Marshall and Alabama,"
scout.com
April 13, 2007
Schools slowly
price out fans from ballparks
Brace yourself baseball fans, the college game is slowly pricing you out
of the market.
Columbia (SC) State
From the Raleigh News &
Observer
-Subtly,
Heels know Omaha is big goal
-Pack
on a mission to serve others
N.C. State football coach Tom O'Brien and a dozen Wolfpack players visit
Raleigh Rescue Mission to 'give something back.' Athletes serve food,
say hello, pose for photos, sign footballs and listen to a few stories.
-Gillispie
on fast track at Kentucky, real fast
New coach juggles several challenges during first week on job.
THS grad eager to get on field for Hokies
Bristol (TN) Herald-Courier
Wichita State
has Marshall on radar
The college basketball coaching carousel continues to turn, and now
Wichita State wants Winthrop's Gregg Marshall to perhaps take a ride.
Rock Hill (SC) Herald
Something Rotten in Charlotte
The Charlotte job is perhaps the fifth or sixth best college basketball
job (depending on how you rank Charlotte and East Carolina) in a
basketball state.
AOL Sports
From the Charlotte
Observer
-49ers
could lose coaches
Sources: Lutz top candidate at South Alabama; Butler talks with Florida
-Bobcats
face task of re-signing 3 core players
-Analyzing
the Panthers'2007 schedule
From the Winston Salem Journal
-IT
WAS FUN- Oklahoma City will lose Hornets to New Orleans soon
-Skinner
is sure to be center of attention
Deacons' quarterback was totally unheard of at this time last season
BONECRUSHER
ENSHRINED
Fayetteville Observer
Machen lobbies for non-BCS playoff
Hampton Roads Daily Press
From the
Greensboro News-Record
-Rules
changed on when clock starts; kickoffs moved to 30
-Jackie
Robinson: 60 years ago, he changed America
-Price
might rise for Bobcats' star
WVU in need of early season home hoops games
West Virginia's National Invitation Tournament championship doesn't
guarantee the Mountaineers a spot in the 2007 NIT Season Tip-Off.
Charleston (WV) Daily-Mail
Huggins hires first assistant
Beckley (WV) Register-Herald
April 12, 2007
Scrimmages set at Wake, Chapel Hill, State and ECU
Greensboro News-Record
Virginia Tech's Duane Brown moving down the line
The Virginian Pilot
From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Boyle
shocks Duke by turning down coaching job
In a surprising move, Cal coach Joanne Boyle didn't take Duke up on its
offer to have her replace women's basketball coach Gail Goestenkors.
-Attorney
general drops charges in Duke lacrosse case
South Alabama
given go-ahead to talk with Lutz
Coming off 2nd losing season, 49ers coach has 2 years left on contract
Charlotte Observer
From the Raleigh News &
Observer
-A
sneak peek at fall- NFL releases '07 sked
-Harvard
hires Amaker
Former Blue Devil to coach basketball.
-Tar
Heels' road won't be easy
-Blake
knows recruits
Natural concern benefits UNC-CH aide
Swinton announces his transfer from WFU
Sophomore is third player this spring to leave Deacs
Winston Salem Journal
Little believes he can help
Freddy Little slept well the past few nights. Those restful hours
reinforced that his decision to attend UNC-Wilmington was the right one.
Wilmington Star-News
April 11, 2007
A season later,
Hurricanes are on outside looking in as Stanley Cup playoffs open
Durham Herald-Sun
Dorrance case could reshape Title IX enforcement
The sexual harassment lawsuit against North Carolina at Chapel Hill's
women's soccer coach Anson Dorrance doesn't just accuse Dorrance of
making improper remarks. It brings up the issue of how harassment and
the culture of college athletics could violate Title IX.
Greensboro News-Record (AP)
Into each program a little rain must fall
One month ago, Sidney Lowe was the toast of the town.
Wilmington Star-News
Virginia
Tech holds first scrimmage
On Tuesday afternoon, the Virginia Tech offense was able to do
something very few squads have accomplished -- producing yards against
the Hokies' own stellar defense.
Roanoke (VA) Times
Tigers take momentum into rivalry game
Like the proverbial pea under the mattress, that 12-0 thrashing by the
University of South Carolina at Doug Kingsmore Stadium early in March
nags at the Clemson University baseball team.
Greenville (SC) News
From the Raleigh News &
Observer
-Krzyzewski
takes a look at himself
Similar to in 1995, Duke coach is analyzing how he does his job.
-Heels
get good news
Hansbrough, Lawson staying.
-His
life brought cheer to others
-Fairness
of resisting arrest charge in doubt
A glory year for sports at ECSU
The football team qualified for the NCAA Division II playoffs for the
first time since 1981. The men�s basketball program earned a tournament
berth and the women�s basketball program qualified for the tournament
for the first time.
Hampton Roads Daily Press
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-WFU
routs UNC Greensboro
-Grobe
gives Deacons day off from spring practice
-Sports
Briefs- Deacon Tower gets $2.3 million gift
-Wallace,
Bobcats top short-handed Heat
Rutgers players
hurt by Imus' comments
Charlotte Observer (AP)
April 10, 2007
No need to
rebuild for BC's new boss
espn.com
Wake Forest lands
7-footer
Walker chose the Deacons over N.C. State, Virginia, Clemson, Virginia
Tech, Maryland and Miami. All of those schools offered
scholarships, as did East Carolina and UNC-Wilmington. North Carolina
showed considerable interest, but did not get to the offering stage.
Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arizona and Texas were among about 40
other Division I schools that were in the hunt.
Fayetteville Observer
Why the Canes
didn't repeat
Durham Herald-Sun
From the Raleigh News &
Observer
-Soccer
player's suit can be tried
A federal court ruled Monday that a former UNC-Chapel Hill soccer player
should have a trial of her claims that coach Anson Dorrance sexually
harassed her and the university failed to respond properly to her
complaints.
-Heels
guard staying
Ellington will return but whether teammates Tyler Hansbrough, Ty Lawson
and Brandan Wright return with him remains to be seen.
-St.
Aug's coach resolute
Team's high GPA may not save job.
-No
makeover for Canes
Eagles'
historic year reflected in rankings, awards
Rock Hill (SC) Herald
April 9, 2007
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-Fond
Farewell? Fans savor the final day of quarterfinal matches
-A
Favorite- Wachovia tourney attracts strong field
-Big
Influence- Grambling's Robinson did more than just coach football
-Deacons
complete sweep of Terrapins
From the Raleigh News &
Observer
-Tar
Heels want to do what they do well
Davis shapes a new football identity on offense; he's just not set on
what it will be.
-Big
inning helps Noles rally past Wolfpack
Bobcats turn up
Heat
Herrmann's two 3-pointers in final minute lift Charlotte in extra period
Charlotte Observer
Unheralded Zach
Johnson wins Masters
Fayetteville Observer
Seahawks bolster backcourt with Little
Wilmington Star News
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April 15, 2007
Houston Drops Game Two of Silver Glove Series
conferenceusa.com
From the
Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger
-USM
Football- $5 million gift is sunshine on a rainy day
-Record
donation gets $31.7 million project off ground
From
the Hattiesburg American
-Stadium
project soaring
Torrential downpours forced Southern Miss to cancel the Black and Gold
spring football game and baseball and softball games Saturday.
-Spring
tilt to wrap up USM drills
From the Memphis
Commercial Appeal
-Tiger
football Blue-Gray game
-Blue-Gray
Notebook - West- Better ground game is goal for Tigers
From the
Orlando Sentinel
-Building
for future Knights
Once upon a time, it was just an idea -- a fanciful daydream among a
handful of athletics officials, trustees and other UCF suits.
-Knights
offense not so golden
Green Wave's Toledo stirs things up a bit
New Orleans Times Picayune
From the
Tulsa World
-Leadership
isn't an issue for TU
-TU
Notebook- Expected progress
From the
El Paso Times
-Thomas
steps up during scrimmage
-UTEP
tight ends still a strength for Miners
Coaches return to their roots
Huntington (WV) Herald-Dispatch
SMU finalizes seven basketball signings
Dallas Morning News
April 14, 2007
From conferenceusa.com
-Memphis
Outlasts UAB, 7-6, in Series Opener
-Tulane
Downs Southern Miss, 7-5, in Game One of Weekend Series
Brown, UH down Rice 5-2 to open Silver Glove Series
Houston Chronicle
From The Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Jones
will earn at least $305,000
New Marshall University basketball coach Donnie Jones will make a minimum
salary of $305,000, in addition to a $25,000 signing bonus, this year,
according to a copy of Jones� contract obtained by the Gazette-Mail on
Friday.
-Ex-fullbacks
making most of LB shot
Jones' deal not most important to program
IT was telling last Saturday, when Donnie Jones was asked how he viewed
Marshall's ability to compete in Conference USA men's basketball.
Charleston (WV) Daily-Mail
From the Huntington (WV) Herald-Dispatch
-Jones
signs five-year contract
-Key
scrimmage awaits Herd
-Competition
at cornerback heats up spring
From
the Birmingham News
-Sigler
mostly unnoticed by fans, greatly appreciated by coaches
David Sigler might be the most versatile football player on UAB's
offense. Sometimes, he's just hard to notice.
-COLLEGE
FOOTBALL BEAT
From
the Hattiesburg American
-Tulane
topples Eagles
-Spring
tilt to wrap up USM drills
From the
Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger
-USM
baseball- Catching the Wave proves too tough
-USM
football- Fletcher, Harrison shine at RB
Green Wave holds off Eagles
New Orleans Times Picayune
From
the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Tiger
fullback in fight of life
Jones gets support from team, fans as St. Jude treats cancerous tumor
-Limping
Tigers set for scrimmage
Injuries leave thin roster for finale of spring drills
-Bowl
has afternoon all to itself
The AutoZone Liberty Bowl will have a familiar kickoff time -- 3:30 p.m.
-- and date -- Dec. 29 -- in 2007.
-Irvin
lifts Tigers to win over UAB
Rouse
unlikely to suit up today
El Paso Times
April 13, 2007
From conferenceusa.com
-Owls
Face Houston In Silver Glove Series This Weekend At UH
-Southern
Miss Hosts No. 24 Tulane For Three-Game Conference USA Weekend
Series
-UCF
Spring Football- Day Fourteen's Quick Question
'Golden' era ends for UCF
Beginning in June, the school's teams will be known only as the Knights.
Orlando Sentinel
From the Huntington (WV) Herald-Dispatch
-Working
behind the scenes
Marshall University football fans, meet David Ziegler
-Jones,
staff burning the midnight oil
The lights are on in the Marshall University basketball offices. And,
it's after midnight.
Morrison likes Herd�s depth at safety
Charleston (WV) Gazette
QB making spring leap
Charleston (WV) Daily-Mail
Wave's McFadden in swing
Right fielder rebounds from 'funk' to become Tulane's hottest hitter
New Orleans Times Picayune
Blazers add point guard Berrios
One of Mike Davis' primary recruiting objectives was to find another
point guard for his UAB men's basketball team.
Birmingham News
Tyler transferring from Clemson
A.J. Tyler, a first-team all-state pick in Florida�s Class 5A will
consider transferring to South Florida and Central Florida, among
others.
Anderson Independent
From the
Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger
-USM's
O-line anything but settled
-Maturing
Clark finding groove for Golden Eagles
Unit should
benefit from on-the-job training in '06
El Paso Times
Graham seems to be truly happy here
Todd Graham knows it would be "dishonest" to say he will never, never,
ever leave the University of Tulsa.
Tulsa World
April 12, 2007
From conferenceusa.com
-Rice
Baseball Team Slugs Lamar On The Road, 13-4
-Southern
Miss Downs No. 13 Ole Miss, 4-2 In Front of Third-Largest Crowd at Pete
Taylor Park
-Baseball
Uses Come-Back Attack To Down UL-Lafayette, 5-4
-Donnie
Jones Adds Two Assistant Coaches To Herd Staff
-Blazers
Ink Top JUCO Prospect Reggie Huffman
Sweat leads UCF past ranked Florida
Kyle Sweat pitched eight shutout innings of baseball to carry UCF (18-19)
to a 6-2 victory against No. 17 Florida (20-16) on Tuesday night at
McKethan Stadium.
Orlando Sentinel
From the
Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger
-USM-UM
Baseball- Cashion's comeback helps Eagles hold off Rebels
-Rebels
strand 12 base runners in loss to USM
Green Wave rallies to defeat Ragin' Cajuns
After a shaky second inning in which Tulane starting pitcher Matt
Goebel gave up four runs, it appeared Lafayette-Louisiana had his
number.
New Orleans Times Picayune
In good hands at quarterback
UAB head football coach Neil Callaway would love to leave spring practice
with a solid grasp on who his starter is at quarterback.
Birmingham News
Golden Eagles' Merrill suffers broken leg
Southern Miss football coach Jeff Bower confirmed that defensive tackle
Sean Merrill sustained a broken fibula in last Friday's scrimmage.
Hattiesburg American
From the Huntington (WV) Herald-Dispatch
-WVU-MU
football game gets early start
For the second time in three years, breakfast will dominate tailgating
menus for a marquee Marshall University home football game.
-Jones
adds Final Four experience to staff
Shawn Finney and Brett Nelson are new members of a Marshall University
men's basketball coaching staff with an NCAA Final Four flavor.
-Chubb
Small gets a chance to make larger contribution to the Herd
-New
personality starting to show in Herd
From the
Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Locals
added to Herd hoops staff
-Herd
freshmen getting chance for line jobs
Marshall-West Virginia will kick off Coal Bowl at 11-10 a.m.
Charleston (WV) Daily Mai
Hankins settled in as starter for U of M
With two spring practices remaining -- including Saturday's
Blue-Gray game at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium -- there is no
quarterback controversy brewing for the University of Memphis football
team.
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Vittatoe
says he's in front of the pack
The sound bite after Saturday's scrimmage was coach Mike Price
saying that the quarterbacks had started to separate themselves,
followed by him saying that he wasn't going to divulge who and how
El Paso Times
Spring- Madison is all-purpose asset for TU
Tulsa World
April 11, 2007
From conferenceusa.com
-Rice's
Berry Named NCBWA Pro-Line Athletic National Pitcher of the Week
-Houston
Rolls to Shutout Win at Stephen F. Austin on Tuesday
-UAB's
Baseball Game Versus Kennesaw State Moved to Wednesday
-Tulsa's
Jackie Lawrence Selected Co-National Player of the Week by USA Softball
From the
Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger
-Back
at home, USM needs to pounce
With his Golden Eagles heading into an eight-game homestand,
Southern Miss baseball coach Corky Palmer said it's time for his
ballclub to make a stand.
-Swingman
Cooks atop USM's list of recruits
UH NOTEBOOK: Quarterback question still unanswered after spring practice
Keenum, Joseph to continue battle; Gilbert looks good
Houston Chronicle
From the Huntington (WV) Herald-Dispatch
-Growing
up Herd
A trio of upstart offensive linemen are growing up together.
-Life
changed for Fields in an instant
Football life has changed for Jake Fields
-Herd
hosts Morehead today
Dunlap is bringing the noise to MU corners
If Steve Dunlap played baseball, his position would undoubtedly be
third base. The hot corner.
Charleston (WV) Gazette
From the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Coaches,
QBs spotting Tiger tight end
-Tigers
lose lead, game to Racers
From the
El Paso Times
-Miner
notes- Sun Bowl scheduled to get new turf
-Youthful
linemen eager to silence critics
April 10, 2007
From conferenceusa.com
-Baseball
Notebook
With the help of two-time C-USA Pitcher of the Week Ryan Berry, Rice has
taken over sole possession of first place in the Conference USA
standings....
-Houston
Set to Meet Stephen F. Auston on Tuesday Afternoon
-Tiger
Baseball Faces Murray State in Midweek Set
-Owls
Continue Road Swing With Tuesday Night Game At Lamar
-Tulane
To Take On Louisiana-Lafayette Tuesday At Zephyr Field
-UCF
Meets No. 17 Florida in Gainesville Tuesday at 6-30 p.m.
-Cincinnati
Drops Herd Baseball, 12-10
-Softball
Notebook
East Carolina remains in second place at 7-5
-Blazer
Football Team Returns To Practice Field
COLLEGE FOOTBALL BEAT
Birmingham News
New Herd coach trying to lure Nelson back to state
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
From the Huntington (WV) Herald-Dispatch
-Spillman
anchors secondary
-Bearcats
hold off Herd rally
From the
Orlando Sentinel
-UCF
basketball receives invitation to Old Spice Classic
-UCF
begins preparations for final scrimmage
April 9, 2007
From conferenceusa.com
-Weekend
Baseball Roundup
Conference USA's weekend showdown between nationally-ranked foes Rice and
East Carolina turned into a surprising sweep on the road for the
eighth-ranked Owls.
-Houston
Earns Series Win over UAB on Sunday
-Memphis
Falls to No. 21 Tulane, 9-5, In Series Finale
-Southern
Miss Earns Series Win With 10-0 Victory in Game Three
-Weekend
Softball Roundup
Touchton pitches Houston past UAB
Houston Chronicle
USM Baseball- Golden Eagles dominate, grab series victory
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Green Wave walks all over Memphis
New Orleans Timers Picayune
Tiger pitchers can't find strike zone in loss
Memphis Commercial Appeal
From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Jones,
MU officials feel he�s ready for job
-New
Marshall basketball coach has no time to waste
Donnie Jones ready for task
Donnie Jones, who left a position of associate head coach at two-time
national champion University of Florida to come to Marshall University,
said the Thundering Herd will play similar to the way the Gators play --
a running, pressing game
Huntington (WV) Herald-Dispatch
UCF looks to add control with Israel
Orlando Sentinel
Hurricane defense is still adjusting to system
Tulsa World
Miners' Poss
gets tour of '07 opponent facilities
EL Paso Times
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