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August 12, 2007
UN International Youth Day
Vinyl Record Day
Anniversary - IBM Personal Computer
Anniversary - Sewing Machine
Birthday - Cecil B. De Mille's (filmmaker)
Young Pirates Turn In First Scrimmage
Redshirt freshman Norman Whitley and true freshman Jonathan
Williams keyed a hard-charging rushing attack while sophomore
quarterbacks Rob Kass and Brett Clay turned in similar performances
during East Carolina's first intra-squad scrimmage of preseason camp
Saturday afternoon at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
ecupirates.com
Center, QB share rent
If it's true that the guy who hikes the ball should have some sort
of relationship with the guy it's being hiked to, sophomores Rob Kass
and Stephen Heis are off to a flying start at East Carolina.
Greenville Daily Reflector
Tough decision made tougher
Dustin Taliaferro, Roswell: The quarterback has offers from
Southern Miss, Tulane and East Carolina. "I know there is a risk by not
committing early, ...
Atlanta Journal Constitution
ECU Basketball- Is There Any Hope?
WRAL
ECU Alum:
Wilson named AP chief for the Carolinas
A graduate of East Carolina University, Wilson worked at the
Goldsboro News-Argus during her high school years and at The Daily
Reflector in Greenville, N.C., while attending ECU.
Raleigh News & Observer
August 11, 2007
National Garage Sale Day
Saint Clare of Assisi Feast Day
Birthday - Alex Haley (writer)
ECU Ready For First Scrimmage Of Camp
ecupirates.com
OPINION- Wins, losses the ultimate
decision maker on staff's future
How many times can East Carolina's men's basketball team start
over?
Greenville Daily Reflector
Coach Mack faces must-win season with
Pirates
The overcast sky accompanied by the occasional thunder clap set the
tone for what would be a rather cloudy press conference Thursday as East
Carolina University Athletic Director Terry Holland introduced the
Pirates new acting head basketball coach Mack McCarthy, who served as
associated head coach last season.
Washington Daily News
Peering out of the basement
East Carolina revamping program after Stokes
SI.com (AP)
Wake Forest, East Carolina take different paths in hiring
coaches
Winston Salem Journal (AP)
(non)ACC Kickoff 2007- East Carolina
850 The Buzz
Steelers- Players to watch
Beaver County Times
In My Own Words - Chad Tracy Debuted
Friday Night
CSTV.com
August 10, 2007
Isra Al Mi'Raj / Ascent of the Prophet Muhammad (Muslim)
Kool-Aid Days
National Duran Duran Appreciation Day
Anniversary - Smithsonian Institution
Birthday - President Herbert Hoover (31st President)
From
Bonesville.net
-Bradsher:
The Bradsher Beat
�
'Hot seat' changes occupants
BVL Audio:
Terry Holland & Mac McCarthy Presser
From
ecupirates.com
-Pirates
Continue Camp Under the Lights
-Holland
Introduces McCarthy As Acting Head Basketball Coach
From
the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates
have their man
Holland officially introduces new hoops coach
-Johnson
expects to be ECU's featured back
Chris Johnson has had something of a strobe-light effect on East
Carolina football in his first three seasons - flashes of greatness, but
mixed into a series of blackouts.
'A better basketball team'
McCarthy succeeds Stokes and says this year's new talent will
improve a struggling ECU
Raleigh News & Observer
Stokes cites reasons for change
Kinston Free Press
From
the New Bern
Sun-Journal
-McCarthy
takes over Pirates' ship
The clock is ticking on Mack McCarthy.
-Players
see the good in change
After Ricky Stokes stepped down as basketball coach at East
Carolina on Tuesday, there was much confusion among the players.
East Carolina hopes coaching switch
sparks program
Fayetteville Observer (AP)
College notes- Athletics director says ECU
pulling together to improve basketball program
Greensboro News-Record
The Aundrae Allison story has some
potential
The Vikings' fifth-round draft pick from East Carolina has two
passions: catching footballs and writing scripts for television and
film.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Garrard hot as the weather
Calm, ready to go
Jaguars.com
This time for Reale
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Reale wins State Am in playoff
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Reale-ing in the Amateur title
Beckley (WV) Register-Herald
August 9, 2007
From
Bonesville.net
-Myatt:
View from the 'ville
�
Troth on new mission second time around
WNCT:
TOT (Kevin Monroe, Denny O'Brien, B. Ward)
Holtz Lauds Effort, Attitude In First
Two-A-Day
ecupirates.com
Pirates' D will lean on healthy Bell
One piece in East Carolina's returning linebacker trio for the 2007
season, Bell said he and his teammates began the Pirates' defensive
comeback last year by mastering the simple mantra of never letting down
the man next to you.
Greenville Daily Reflector
Jones, Reale tied at West Virginia Am
Reale, who plays for East Carolina University, had a chance for the
outright lead, but missed a short par putt on the par-3 18th to settle
for a 1-under 69.
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Tuesday camp report
The 6-foot-1, 233-pound Dougherty looks like a linebacker and used
his powerful frame to average 42.7 yards per punt at East Carolina
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Gryphons reload for another run
Rocky Mount High cornerback Jacobi Jenkins has an offer from East
Carolina
Rocky Mount Telegram
Bowl game a huge boost to Kass
When Rob Kass has wrapped up his playing career at East Carolina,
he wants fans to remember him fondly
Washington Daily News
(BROKEN LINK)
August 8, 2007
From
Bonesville.net
WNCT:
TOT (Nate Summers, Si Seymour & others)
-BVL:
Assistance Requested from Bonesville
Readers
Pirates Crisp In First Full-Pad Workout
ecupirates.com
From
the
Raleigh News & Observer
-Stokes
was worried about getting fired
-Stokes-
Move based on performance
-TWC-MASN
feud affects Triangle viewers
Wilson ready to tackle bigger numbers
C.J. Wilson didn�t know exactly what to expect as a college
football player.
Washington Daily News
The Search for Stability Continues
pirateradio1250.com
GIANTS TRAINING CAMP NOTEBOOK, AUGUST 7, 2007
�I feel that I came a long way from last year to this year,�
(Guy) Whimper said
sportsfeatures.com
August 7, 2007
National
Night Out
Particularly Preposterous Packaging Day
National Underwear Day
Professional Speakers Day
From
Bonesville.net
-Bailey:
From the Anchor Desk
� Kass
a natural in high-profile position
-O'Brien:
Pirate Notebook No. 315
� National
search mandatory for ECU
-BVL:
Shakeup at the top in ECU hoops
WNCT:
Talk of the Town (Ricky Stokes
coverage)
WNCT:
Talk of the Town (Dan Blue, Ray Craft)
From
ecupirates.com
-ECU
Basketball Head Coach Ricky Stokes Decides To Take New Position
Current Associate Head Coach Mack McCarthy Named Acting Head Coach
and Chris Ferguson Named Acting Associate Head Coach
-Pirates
Ready For First Full-Pad Session
A pair of defensive linemen, tackle Khalif Mitchell and end Scotty
Robinson, did not participate in drills Monday after suffering separate
knee injuries late Sunday ...
-Giants'
Witter Hits Three Homers
McCarthy takes over at ECU
Stokes reassigned to associate athletics director for basketball
Greenville Daily Reflector
Stokes is out as ECU coach
Barely two weeks away from the start of a new school year, East
Carolina athletics director Terry Holland announced Monday the Pirates
would have a new men's basketball coach.
Raleigh News & Observer
From
the New Bern Sun Journal
-Stokes
out as ECU hoops coach
-Ingram
says he�ll probably come back
Jeremy Ingram doesn�t want to see his basketball career come to an
end just yet.
Heat is on for the Pirates
Virginia Tech may be the first game on the schedule, but right now
Skip Holtz has an even bigger opponent on his mind.
Washington Daily News
Rise of Best, ECU is similar
In a lot of ways, the fortunes of East Carolina University football
and former North Lenoir star Leon Best have grown together.
Kinston Free Press
Stokes out; McCarthy named ECU's coach
Memphis Commercial Appeal (AP)
Stokes reassigned at ECU
Richmond Times Dispatch
Mack McCarthy Will Serve As Acting Head Coach At East
Carolina
The Chattanoogan
Brothers form a talented tandem
Michael Bowman isn't at the University
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
August 6, 2007
National Fresh Breath Day
Anniversary - Hiroshima Day
Anniversary - Voting Rights Act of 1965 Signed
Birthday - Lucille Ball (actress)
Birthday - Andy Warhol (artist)
O'Brien:
Pirate Notebook No. 314
� Coffman
thriving in leadership role
Bonesville.net
Pirates Enter Next Phase Of Camp
Preseason Camp Notebook No. 3
ecupirates.com
From
the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Lee,
Rogers took long road back to N.C.
-ECU
Notes- New name gives nod to growth
From
the Washington Daily
News
-Holtz
encouraged by depth
Skip Holtz has never enjoyed this much depth on the East Carolina
University football roster. He�s also never had the opening schedule
quite like the one he�s facing now after three years at ECU.
-Kass
tackles Media Day just fine
Rob Kass probably spent Saturday night hearing the same questions
over and over in his sleep.
Fatherhood has focused Hands
Wilmington Star News
Kass Gets His Shot at East Carolina
WRAL (AP)
ECU football puts on their shells
New Bern Sun Journal
From
the Winston Salem Journal
-Experience
Pays- Area schools turn to junior-college ranks for help
Campbell and East Carolina each signed five players, High Point and
UNC Wilmington each added four, and NC A&T added three.
-Chasing
a Dream- Area man pursuing a career in pro golf
Robin Smith, a former player at East Carolina, qualified for the
US Amateur with rounds of 70-72 at Eagle Point in Wilmington.
Reale looks to bounce back
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Stingers thumped in farewell to
Spartanburg
Roller, a freshman at East Carolina, went 3-for-4 and put the
Hi-Toms (36-15) ahead for good with an RBI single in the sixth.
Spartanburg Herald Journal
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August 12, 2007
Worilds' big day headlines first Tech
scrimmage
VT hokiesports.com
Taylor wows crowd
Hokies freshman QB Tyrod Taylor impresses all at Saturday's
scrimmage.
Roanoke Times
Beamer tries to kick-start new guys at
Virginia Tech
The Virginian Pilot
Previewing the ACC- The First Two Weeks
North Carolina at East Carolina: There's absolutely no good reason
for me to pick the Tar Heels here. ECU was 2-0 against the ACC last
season, including a in over a Virginia team UNC couldn't even score
against. And if that's not bad enough, the Pirates haven't fared too
poorly against Butch Davis, either.
Carolina March
Two-horse race to be Heels' QB
Raleigh News & Observer
Paulus making the tough adjustment to college game
Durham Herald-Sun
Ryan eager for the call
Boston Globe
Reports- Coples To Transfer
Coples reports over 30 scholarships, including Clemson, Florida,
Florida State, North Carolina, NC State, Ohio State, Tennessee, and East
Carolina.
WRAL
From
the Winston Salem Journal
-ASU's
Hillary is looking comfortable at wide receiver
But Aramis also has offers East Carolina, Middle Tennessee and
Mississippi State, and Auburn and Tennessee are showing interest.
-Heels'
starting QB is still undetermined
Davis says that Yates, Sexton are two leading contenders to take
first snap against JMU
-Deacons
have experience, depth in the secondary
-Panthers'
offense looks sharp
Carolina opens its preseason with 24-21 win
From
the
Beckley (WV) Register-Herald
-Rodriguez
unhappy with WVU's scrimmage
-White
expects to be better QB
-WVU
freshmen showcase speed
From
the
Charleston (WV) Gazette
-WVU
scrimmage �uglier than normal�
-WVU
notebook- Bruce to transfer; two switch sides
-WVU�s
White preparing for the unexpected
From the Columbia (SC)
State
-USC
football- Turning the corner?
Coaches have to weigh risk of playing true freshman against the
potential future rewards
-Fans
show excitement for Garcia
UNCP coach makes sure his family is No. 1
Fayetteville Observer
August 11, 2007
No more question marks at quarterback
for Virginia Tech
The Virginian Pilot
All's well at Tech for Pickle
The former Salem High star, now a junior at Tech, has no complaints
about his decision to walk on for the Hokies.
Roanoke Times
Planting the seeds of success?
Butch Davis is known for his football knowledge, but he was in the
mood Friday to talk about agriculture.
Durham Herald-Sun
From
the
Charlotte Observer
-Davis
nearer to naming quarterback
-Flexibility
key to speed, less injuries for Wolfpack
From
the
Raleigh News & Observer
-Browning
is Heels' mainstay coach
-2007
football preview: N.C. State
From
the
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-WVU
coach likes his offensive weapons
-Music
helps WVU simulate crowd noise in practice
Sorensen supports Spurrier
USC president says he would like to see admissions process
streamlined
Columbia (SC)
State
Tiger football has 35 'special admits'
last three years
Greenville (SC) News
Clemson football- Tigers� line trying to
find consistency after heavy graduation losses
Anderson Independent
From
the Winston Salem Journal
-Panthers
play Giants tonight
Both teams are under pressure to perform better than they did last
season
-UNC-CH's
Goddard glad to be back
-Deacs'
defensive line experienced
-Calling
His Play- The great needs of the people of Sudan chart new path for ASU
football player
-College-Football
Notebook- Jagodzinski wants Eagles to fly higher
August 10, 2007
From
the
Raleigh News & Observer
-O'Brien's
approach- Keep it simple, state
-Lucas
plans on staying healthy
-Redskins
will focus more on exhibitions
Fraud charges against Hokies receiver Hyman dismissed
The Virginian-Pilot
Tech's Dunlevy a leg up on competition
Lynchburg News and Advance
Sellout crowd welcomes Beckham
Hampton Roads Daily Press
From the Durham Herald-Sun
-NCCU
swelters in preparation for Division-I debut
-Time
spent together is paying off for Devils
Rain continues to dampen Mountaineer
practices
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
WVU notebook- Mono outbreak not yet an
epidemic at camp
One of his players is just getting over mononucleosis and another
was just diagnosed. But Rich Rodriguez doesn�t seem worried about an
epidemic, at least not yet.
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Fans to see some new twists in WVU�s defense
Beckley (WV) Register-Herald
USC"s Garcia trying to regain trust
Freshman QB had tumultuous off-season
Greenville (SC) News
Group to look at admissions process
Columbia (SC)
State
From
the Winston Salem Journal
-Same
Cloth- Gaudio says Prosser gave him a lot of coaching responsibility,
and that he was comfortable with it
-Whitaker
may play at receiver
Linebacker Quentin Cotton of East Carolina, who played at Glenn and
High Point Andrews, suffered a shoulder injury in practice Tuesday
-Deacons
cautious with Swank
Valuable place-kicker, punter is recovering on schedule from sports
hernia
-NFL
Notebook- Fox pleased as Panthers sweat through practice
-Sports
Briefs- NCAA takes no action on text-messaging ban
August 9, 2007
The Right Choice- Gaudio has the qualities that Wake
Forest needs to keep its basketball program moving forward
Winston Salem Journal
From
the Greensboro News-Record
-Wellman
picks Prosser�s longtime assistant
-Right-hand
man is right man for the job
A
picture is worth a 1,000 words
There is a priceless, and precious, photograph on page 74 of Wake
Forest�s 2006-07 basketball media guide. It�s at the top of the right
hand corner, in black and white, and when most of us in the media first
glanced at it � oh, probably back at ACC Operation Basketball last
October � who could have ever believed how important one picture could
be?
Durham Herald-Sun
From
the
Richmond
Times Dispatch
-Learned
behavior for freshman
How quickly he can grasp the plays key for DeChristopher
-Role
playing at Va. Tech
Hokies QB Whitaker catching on
One day at a time1 day at a time1 day at a time
For Tech QB Ike Whitaker, alcoholism is a battle he fights daily --
and doesn't always win.
Roanoke Times
Whitaker battles on, knowing missteps come
with progress
The Virginian Pilot
From
the
Raleigh News & Observer
-Wolfpack
inconsistent in scrimmage
Maybe it was the Death Valley-like heat. Maybe it was because N.C.
State already had practiced Wednesday morning.
-Spirited
yow looks to future
WVU trio recovered and ready for season
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Bad day at the office for WVU, Rodriguez
Lightning forces WVU indoors again
Charleston (WV) Gazette
From the Columbia (SC)
State
-Panthers
drink to beat the heat
-USC
ditches pads
Because of the high heat and humidity, the squad left the pads in
the locker room and practiced in helmets and shorts.
From the Greenville
(SC) News
-Mitchell's
rollercoaster ride on rise again
-Heat
no sweat for Tigers
Tearful goodbye for Panther Mike Minter
Charlotte Observer
August 8, 2007
From the Durham Herald-Sun
-All-weather
Tar Heels- Davis wants UNC-CH to acclimate to different conditions
-Alleva
gets extension to lead Duke athletics
-Busy
mornings lead to quiet afternoons for Duke
-Duke
will face Princeton in Maui opener
Sources- Gaudio is the pick
Dino Gaudio, one of two associate head coaches to Skip Prosser at
Wake Forest the past six seasons, is expected to be named successor to
the late Demon Deacon basketball coach this morning, sources close to
the program said.
Greensboro News-Record
Gaudio likely to succeed Prosser
Winston Salem Journal
Spurrier renews old fight
At its heart, issue depends on what standards public institutions
should use
Columbia (SC)
State
From
the
Greenville (SC) News
-Academic
exceptions accepted as part of college football
-USC
football heavy with special admits
From
the
Raleigh News & Observer
-Beck
banking on arm
-Tar
Heels' Barth diversifies
-Heels
take advantage of weather
Welsh ready to go
Teammates' injuries have given offensive lineman Matt Welsh a
chance to live up to his billing.
Roanoke Times
From
the
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Puskar
Stadium needs an atmosphere adjustment
-WVU
sophomore emerging from the shadows
-White
taking precautions to protect his throwing arm
Mountaineers� Rodriguez in jovial mood after fourth
practice
Beckley (WV) Register-Herald
Teammates say fond goodbyes as Minter retires
Spartanburg (SC) Herald-Journal
Clemson�s Buchholz trying to pull off two-sport status
Anderson (SC) Independent
OU schedules home-and-home with Cincinnati
Houston Chronicle
August 7, 2007
Admissions process takes spotlight after Spurrier's
threat
Bowman's mother says that Michael is now at East Carolina
University and is hoping to continue his football career with the
Pirates.
WIS
USC plans no changes to admission
standards
Charleston (SC) Post Courier
Debate rolls on at USC
Greenville
(SC) News
Lineman looking to atone
Roanoke Times
Football more than a game for this year's
Hokies
Staunton News Leader
A Good Time to be at Liberty
"He is a high-energy guy who had a tremendous career at East
Carolina and is one of the top young up-and-coming coaches in the
nation.
LibertyFlames.com
From
the Winston Salem Journal
-WFU
will consider promoting assistant to Prosser's position
-Whatever
it Takes
WFU's Rinfrette moves to defense to help the team
WVU gets upgrade at linebacker in Thomas
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
From
the
Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Mountaineers'
Bawinkel decides to transfer
What had long been expected is now official. West Virginia
University's men's basketball roster has suffered its first casualty
under new Coach Bob Huggins
-High
priority- O-line
Rodriguez hints at improved passing
Beckley (WV) Register-Herald
From
the
Raleigh News & Observer
-Wake
eager to show it can buck tradition
Sustained success rare in football.
-A
familiar hand for Devils
From
the
Charlotte Observer
-Sources-
Minter to retire
-Beason
practices;Melton out for season
-Appalachian
State hot, relatively speaking
-Bobcats
want McInnis back as reserve at point
From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Blue
Devils open practice without leading tackler
Duke football players scrambled out of bed early Monday to kick off
practice officially around sunrise, and they managed to do so with a
sunny disposition despite the early start and the absence of a team
leader.
-It's
been a while for Duke
-WFU
begins tough task of defending first ACC title since 1970
Four USF recruits wait to be admitted
St. Petersburg Times
August 6, 2007
From
the
Roanoke Times
-Tech
starting tackle Wang breaks leg
Right offensive tackle Ed Wang will miss six to 10 weeks after
fracturing his right fibula in practice.
-Ellis
plans on big year
Projected starter breaks ankle
Hampton Roads Daily Press
Spurrier upset with admissions process
Michael Bowman isn't at the University of South Carolina for his
freshman year.
Charleston (SC) Post Courier
Spurrier blasts admission process
Cornerbacks who once started now relegated to third team
Columbia (SC)
State
Why is West Virginia ranked 24th? Is the SEC really the
best conference?
College Football News
Defensive changes in store?
Charleston (WV) Gazette
White- WVU to play even faster
Beckley (WV) Register-Herald
From
the Winston Salem Journal
-Finding
linebackers Grobe's top priority
-Duke
star suspended indefintely
-Restocking-
WCU, UNCG each bringing in large classes
-Big
Fella- Mountaineers' frontcourt to get boost from Butts
-Beason
ends long holdout, will join Panthers today
From
the
Charlotte Observer
-Pack
patrol- Tailgate nicely
Pregame courtesy crew to reinforce good behavior
-First
look at Boston College
-Beason
to begin practice today
-49ers
against the world
Charlotte will play as Team USA at World University Games
From
the
Raleigh News & Observer
-Devils,
Deacs don't look back
The Wake Forest and Duke football teams open practice today for the
college football season. Starting this morning, no one cares about Wake
Forest's memorable run to the 2006 ACC championship or Duke's journey to
a winless season.
-Duke
suspends football player
Duke middle linebacker Michael Tauiliili was arrested Saturday on a
litany of charges, including driving while impaired, failing to stop
after an accident, assault by pointing a gun, carrying a concealed
weapon and simple assault.
-For
Wolfpack, respect to start at tailgate
This fall, N.C. State University will send a crew of red-vested
volunteers through Wolfpack football tailgate parties promoting courtesy
and sportsmanship.
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August 12, 2007
From ConferenceUSA.com
-Pahulu,
Defense Pace The Cougars First Scrimmage
-Herd
Baseball Inks California Product Brock Neil
-Southern
Miss Football Goes Through Second Two-A-Days Practice on Saturday
-2007
Tulane Football Officially Opens With First Practice, Media Day
-Blazers
Hold First Preseason Scrimmage
-UCF
Football Fall Camp Report- Day 10
QB job still up for grabs
Coach Neil Callaway didn't tip his hand on who's going to be his
starting quarterback after UAB's first fall scrimmage.
Birmingham News
From
the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Rising
temperatures not only reason West steamed
-Season
sellout seems within reach
-Tiger
football notebook
From
the Jackson
Clarion-Ledger
-Talent
surplus didn't scare off freshman Floyd
-Notebook-
D-line future looks bright
With all four starters returning from 2006, Southern Miss'
defensive line is expected to be one of the unit's strong suits this
year.
Fans flock to Eagles
Hattiesburg American
State's teams struggle with heat in
practice
Biloxi Sun Herald
From
the Orlando Sentinel
-Coaches
are searching for balance in bid to prove naysayers wrong
-Team
goes through game situations
Marshall freshmen make impression at scrimmage
As expected, some young players made an impact Saturday at
Marshall�s first officiated scrimmage.
Beckley (WV) Register-Herald
From
the
Huntington Herald
Dispatch
-True
freshman Darius Marshall making an early impression
-MU
notebook- Offense in control during scrimmage
-VanHoose
climbs another step in coaching ladder
From
the
Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Center
of attention
With McClellan out, Legursky carrying heavy load for Marshall
-Herd
kicker�s refinements paying off
Silently but surely, Marshall kicker Anthony Binswanger has gotten
back to banging footballs off the north-end scoreboard at Joan C.
Edwards Stadium, whether from 25 or 40 yards out.
-Marshall
shines in Marshall scrimmage
After Marshall completed its spring practice, coach Mark Snyder was
uncertain about the personality of his offense, and figured it would
take the first few weeks of August for it to take shape.
From
the El Paso Times
-Leader
returns- UTEP linebacker happy to be back
-Miners
conduct spirited, well-played scrimmage
From
the New Orleans Times Picayune
-TU's
Toledo warms to task, still gets kick out of coaching
He's a 61-year-old coach with a new football family who doesn't
mind introducing himself as "this ol' man."
-TU
needs work
Bob Toledo emphasized hydration as he led his first fall practice
as Tulane's head coach.
-Wave
last with first practice
Tulane became the last Division I-A team in the country to begin
preseason drills Saturday.
From
the Tulsa World
-Young
RBs could contribute
-TU
Football Practice Report
August 11, 2007
From ConferenceUSA.com
-Bright
House Networks Stadium Scenic Photo Gallery
-Cougars
Fine Tune In Preparation For First Scrimmage
-Photo
Gallery- Owls First Full Pad Practice
-Getting
to Know Your Golden Eagles
-Football
Veterans Report As Green Wave Prepare To Hit Field
-Blazers
Go Through First Two-A-Day Practice Friday
-Herd
Baseball Inks California Product Brock Neil
Marshall loses McClellan for year
Star defensive end will have knee surgery
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
From
the
Huntington Herald
Dispatch
-Herd's
McClellan out for year
-MU
NOTEBOOK- Herd shifts focus to replacing McClellan
MU loses McClellan for season
Beckley (WV) Register-Herald
A healthy Lykes could help Blazers
Not much went right for linebacker Stanley Lykes in his first
season at UAB.
Birmingham News
USM Football- Wilson's waiver looms
large for O-line
Southern Miss offensive guard Calvin Wilson knew football practice
would be in the cards this fall.
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Addition of Wilson should benefit line
Hattiesburg American
From
the Orlando Sentinel
-Special
teams ready to hammer
-Marshall
suffers huge loss on defense
Tiger Football Notebook- Numbers on the rise for Tiger
boosters
Memphis Commercial Appeal
From
the
El Paso Times
-UTEP
transfer linebacker thrust into starting role
-First
day in pads exciting for UTEP
From
the Tulsa World
-Anthony
Germany- Safety ready for patrol duty
-TU
Football Practice Report
Mustangs emphasize finishing off drives
Dallas Morning News
Losman recalls playing in Dome
New Orleans Times Picayune
August 10, 2007
Conference USA - Football
USA Today
Conference USA Preview
Don't Miss out on this Southern program
CBS Sportsline
COLLEGE FOOTBALL '07: Southern Miss, Houston favored to
meet again in C-USA championship
YAHOO! Sports (AP)
From ConferenceUSA.com
-2007-08
C-USA Basketball Prospectuses Available
-CSTV
to Telecast Three Conference USA Fall Championships Live
More Than A Dozen Soccer and Volleyball Matches To Be Featured
-Heat,
Humidity No Deterrent For Cougars' Quest
-Golden
Eagles Go Through First Two-A-Day Workouts
-Wave
Football Welcomes 25 Freshmen On Eve Of Fall Practice
-UAB
Fall Sports to be Featured in CSTV Broadcasts
From
the
Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Snyder
to address McClellan injury today
Marshall coach Mark Snyder will address this morning the injury
status of Albert McClellan, a Conference USA defensive player of the
year in 2006.
-True
freshman Curry adds spice to Marshall�s defensive line
From
the
Huntington Herald
Dispatch
-MU
NOTEBOOK- Injuries not affecting Snyder's outlook
-Passmore
passing early Herd tests
With McClellan as teacher, Marshall's Jacobs ready to
step up
Beckley (WV) Register-Herald
Some Marshall freshmen will get on the field this season
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Former Bulldog Wilson gets OK to play this
fall
Southern Miss offensive lineman Calvin Wilson will be able to
play for the Golden Eagles this season, after the NCAA granted a waiver
of eligibility.
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Defense excels in Golden Eagles' workout
Hattiesburg
American
From
the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Callaway
focus on discipline
-Transfers
bolstering Memphis secondary
Moturi shows promise at wide receiver for
Miners
El Paso Times
From
the
Tulsa World
-College
football, first Hurricane scrimmage- TU's test run
-TU
adds Ballard to men's hoops staff
-Tulsa
scrimmage report
Junior return man looking to rebound
Dallas Morning News
Wave's Guidroz returns with bowl on mind
New Orleans Times Picayune
Have-nots make headway against BCS haves
espn.com
August 9, 2007
From ConferenceUSA.com
-Two
C-USA Players Named to Manning Award Watch List
-The
University of Houston Football Team Takes Study Break From Practice
Field
-Southern
Miss Holds Fall Instructional Baseball League
-Grueling
Heat Continues to Test UAB Football Team in Fall Camp
-UCF
Football Fall Camp Report- Day Seven
From
the
Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Notebook-
Injuries, attrition taking a toll on Herd workouts
After two days of full-padded practices, injuries and attrition
have hit the Marshall camp fairly hard.
-Frosh
zips into Herd tailback scenario
Marshall�s 96-yard TD in scrimmage opens some eyes
From
the
Huntington Herald
Dispatch
-Slate,
Shope lead Herd's talented tight end corps
-MU
NOTEBOOK- Backfield race still wide open
Marshall receiver Lauzon ready to return from injury
Beckley (WV) Register-Herald
From the
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-Abanikanda
fond of Eagle mix on defense
-USM
depending on Willingham to step it up at corner
From
the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Healthy
additions boost Tigers
-Tigers
to take on MTSU
-U
of M Notebook- West says defense looks good during Day 2 of fall
practice
Special teams may attract newcomers
Orlando Sentinel
From
the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Junior
transfer shows off strong leg
-Miner
football- Mike Price takes over special teams
Tulane freshmen report with high hopes
New Orleans Times Picayune
Tulsa practice report
Tulsa World
Music not a distraction for SMU's Berry
Dallas Morning News
August 8, 2007
From ConferenceUSA.com
-Cougars
Wrap up First Week of Practice in Full Pads
-Tigers
Open Camp With Early Morning Workout
-The
2007 Thundering Herd Arrives on Campus
-Mustangs
Continue Fall Prep
-Blazers
Don Pads For First Time In 2007
-UCF
Football Fall Camp Report- Day Six
From
the
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Marshall
freshman wants to pattern his game after Southern Mississippi star
-Herd's
Legursky and McClellan go down with injuries
Herd seeking replacment for Bradshaw
Huntington Herald
Dispatch
From
the Hattiesburg
American
-Golden
Eagles work out in shoulder pads
-Only
the strong will survive
-Saint
Louis hires Burch
WR Magee has Young's endorsement
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
From
the El Paso Times
-Experienced
ball-carrier looks to bounce back in '07
-New
rule makes Miners work on kickoff coverage
From
the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Miners
start with QB tandem
-West
takes personal approach to practice
-Tiger
Notebook- Two U of M freshmen fail to report
Big 3 colleges have tough schedules on tap
Kosciusko Star Herald
SMU tight end could be a popular target
Dallas Morning News
'Horse'
gaining ground
Tulsa World
August 7, 2007
From ConferenceUSA.com
-Gift
From FedEx Will Redesign Tiger Baseball Stadium
The upgraded facility will replace Nat Buring Stadium, which first
opened in 1971.
-Cougar
Baseball Adds Three More Signees
-Tigers
Reported to Campus Monday
-Day
Three of Football Practice is in the Books for Golden Eagles
-Tulsa
Football Getting Accustomed to New Home
-UAB
Takes The Field For Second Preseason Practice
-Miners
Take First Step of Marathon Journey
-UCF
Football Fall Camp Report- Day Five
From
the
Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Breaking
news- Herd defensive lineman quits team
-Herd
likes Janac�s upside
From
the
Huntington Herald
Dispatch
-MU
Notebook- Injuries put a scare into Herd
-True
freshmen can make quick impact for Herd
-True
freshmen talent
From
the Dallas Morning News
-SMU
practice opens with battle at middle linebacker
-Veteran
offense leads SMU into first practice
-SMU
QB expects better things
From
the Hattiesburg
American
-USM
assistant coach heads to Kansas State
-Work
going on at stadium
From
the
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-USM
Football- QB battle for 2008 taking place beyond view
Preseason Camp Notebook No. 3
-Golden
Eagles work out amid buzz of activity
From
the Houston Chronicle
-Rice
hopes hinge on keeping Clement healthy
-Owls
have reason for feeling good entering season
From
the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Spirited
Tigers ready for practice
-Confident
little back leading Golden Eagles
'Lethargic' team first time in pads
Orlando Sentinel
TU Football Practice Report
Tulsa World
Miners get to work- QB duo finds comfort
level
El Paso Times
August 6, 2007
From ConferenceUSA.com
-Tiger
Football Reports to Camp on Monday
-Owls
Honored for Off-season work
-Mustangs
Set To Open Fall Practice
-First
Portion of Video Board Installation Completed at M.M. Roberts Stadium on
Sunday
-Tulsa's
Graham Pleased With Progress of the Hurricane
-UAB
Football Team Holds First Practice
-UCF
Football Fall Camp Report- Day Four
-UTEP
Announces Additions to 2007 Football Roster
Five keys to making the Tigers roar
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Herd likes Janac�s upside and needs him
right away
Charleston (WV) Gazette
From
the
Huntington Herald
Dispatch
-True
freshmen backs vying for playing time
-MU
NOTEBOOK- New-found depth a major plus for Herd
-MU
linebackers ready
Herd freshmen under microscope
Beckley (WV) Register-Herald
Rice hopes hinge on keeping Clement
healthy
Houston Chronicle
Veteran offense leads SMU into first
practice
Dallas Morning News
TU practice report
Tulsa World
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