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August 19, 2007
National Aviation Day
Birthday - President William Jefferson Clinton (42nd President)
Birthday - Gene Roddenberry (creator - Star Trek)
Birthday - Orville Wright (aviation pioneer)
BVL Audio:
Skip Holtz 2nd Scrimmage
Presser
Bonesville.net
From
ecupirates.com
-Short-Staffed
Defense Sturdy In Scrimmage
Despite missing five members of its preseason depth chart,
including three projected starters, East Carolina's defensive unit
allowed only one touchdown and forced three turnovers to highlight the
Pirates' second intra-squad scrimmage of preseason camp Saturday
afternoon at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
-Scrimmage
Photo Gallery
-Meet
The Pirates Photo Gallery
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Braced
for impact
ECU's Harris hoping he'll find success at H-receiver
-Defense
shines at scrimmage
-Out
of the nest
4,000 freshman make campus home
The clock is ticking
Time is precious for East Carolina.
New Bern Sun Journal
Pirates scrimmage in preparation for
Hokies
Kinston Free Press
Banged-up defense still rules for ECU
Raleigh News & Observer (AP)
August 18, 2007
Bad Poetry Day
National Homeless Animals Day and Candlelight Vigils
Anniversary - Birth Control Pills
Anniversary - Mail-Order Catalogs
WNCT:
TOT (Denny O'Brien, Charles Chandler)
Bonesville.net
From the Desk of Chancellor Steve
Ballard: THE QUALITY OF A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY
ecu.edu
From
ecupirates.com
-Pirates
Continue Prep For Second Scrimmage
-ECU
Baseball To Hold Walk-On Tryouts
-Norris
Named to Conference USA Preseason Soccer Team
From the
Charlotte Observer
-ECU
likes QB's arm, genes
Rob Kass' father and grandfather were college quarterbacks
-Bottom
line
Rob Kass' father and gran
Cavalcade of Whimsy
It�s OK to cheer for anyone you want no matter what. Just because
you want East Carolina to win on September 1st, that doesn�t mean you�re
being disrespectful.
College
Football News
WGHB:
Live@5 (Skip Holtz, Phil Steele)
Pirateradio1250.com (08.15.07)
Notebook- Vikings Audible QB Plan
Rookie Aundrae Allison did kick returns early in the game for the
Vikings. He averaged 20 yards on three returns
vikings.com
August 17, 2007
National Men's Grooming Day
Sandcastle Day
Bradsher:
The Bradsher Beat
�
Tight end position takes on new meaning
Bonesville.net
Pirates Continue Prep For Second Scrimmage
East Carolina continued preparations for its second intra-squad
scrimmage of preseason camp with a two-hour practice in shells Thursday
night
ecupirates.com
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates
hit hard by concussions during the preseason
One of the biggest concerns for Skip Holtz these days is limiting
the thud and increasing the whiz.
-ECU
welcomes largest student body
University officials expect to enroll more than 25,100 students
this fall
-ECU
drops in U.S. News rankings
Rankings are interesting, but they don't necessarily measure a
university's value
-ECU
adds text alerts
System will warn of emergencies
Pirates defense banged up but gaining confidence
With East Carolina breaking in a new quarterback, the Pirates will
have to rely on their defense to carry some of the load, especially
early.
New Bern Sun Journal
August 16, 2007
30th Anniversary -
Elvis Presley's Death
Birthday - Madonna (Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone Richie)
From
Bonesville.net
-Myatt:
View from the 'ville
�
Kass approaches season with poise
WNCT:
TOT (General Greg Newbold)
Team-On-Team Work Keys ECU Practice
ecupirates.com
Pirates have solid starting 5 at WR
Donnie Kirkpatrick likes basketball, and it becomes obvious when he
starts talking football.
Greenville Daily Reflector
Starting to gel
East Carolina�s offense is not underestimating the challenge that
lies a mere 16 days ahead in the form of one of the toughest defenses in
college football � Virginia Tech.
New Bern Sun Journal
Improving Pirates to depend on defense
ECU faces brutal early schedule, expected to finish 2nd in East
Memphis Commercial Appeal
U.Va., Richmond to play four games
The Cavaliers also will play Southern California and East Carolina
next season
Hampton Roads (VA) Daily Press
Football- ECU Tickets Gone
West Virginia University Ticket Manager Debby Travinski has
announced that the East Carolina game on Sept. 22 at Milan Puskar
Stadium has been sold out.
West Virginia University Mountaineers
BLOG:
ECU's move only first step
Charlotte Observer (08.07.07)
Interviews begin in search for Cowboy
assistant coach
newsok.com
August 15, 2007
Assumption of the Virgin Mary/Feast
of the Assumption (Catholic)
Best Friend's Day
National Relaxation Day
World Day of Reiki
Anniversary - Panama Canal
Anniversary -
Woodstock
Birthday - Napoleon Bonaparte (French Emperor)
WNCT:
TOT (guest Skip Holtz)
Bonesville.net
Day in the sun
Kicker ready for starting role
Greenville Daily Reflector
From
ecupirates.com
-Pirates
Tackle Heat In 13th Practice
After a late-night session in full pads Monday, East Carolina Head
Coach Skip Holtz and staff lessened the gear but emphasized a heavy dose
of team work during a two-hour, shells-only practice on Hight Field
inside the Cliff Moore Practice Complex Tuesday afternoon.
-Women's
Soccer Begins Preseason Practice
The Pirates enter this season ranked 14th in the south region in
the Soccer Buzz Preseason 2007 Polls.
Pirates have a �bad� day of practice
ECU�s football team has bad days just like every other team, only
they�re not afraid to admit when they do.
New Bern Sun
Journal
Preps:
Northeast Guilford hopes Michael Via will be the key to a
big season
Justin Venable, Southeast Guilford: The 6-01/2, 178-pound safety
has committed to East Carolina. He has 4.5 speed and great instincts.
Greensboro
News-Record
Hokie Respect e-mail
WDBJ7.com
Preps:
Patriots get the benefit of generations of football
Wilmington Star News
August 14, 2007
V.J. Day
Bailey:
From the Anchor Desk
� Young
backs jockey for travel squad
Bonesville.net
From
ecupirates.com
-Pirates
Return To Work After Scrimmage
After conducting their first scrimmage of the season Saturday and
following with an off-day Sunday, East Carolina Head Football Coach Skip
Holtz and the Pirates returned to work Monday with a pair of workouts on
Hight Field inside the Cliff Moore Practice Complex.
-Date
Set For 2007 Pirate Cup
The 2007 Pirate Cup will be held Friday, October 26 as a part of
Homecoming Weekend at the Ironwood Country Club announced East Carolina
University athletic officials Monday. All proceeds from the event will
benefit the men and women's golf programs at ECU.
Fatherhood gives Hands, Robinson
perspective
They're not old men yet, but a couple of Marcuses on East
Carolina's defensive line are looking at life and football a good deal
differently as both are poised to return as starters on an experienced
front seven this season.
Greenville Daily Reflector
2007 East Carolina Volleyball Preview
Q & A with head coach Chris Rushing
ConferenceUSA.com
Jon Ryan Is Winning The Punting Battle
Ryan Dougherty from East Carolina didn't look too bad in the first
preseason game
Acme Packing Company
North Gwinnett scrimmage opponent in the
news for murder
Norcross safety Tyler Maloof (6-1, 180) The coach�s son is an
exceptional athlete and a dynamic punt returner. Offers from Vanderbilt
and East Carolina could be forthcoming.
Atlanta Journal Constitution
August 13, 2007
Pirates hold first scrimmage of season
For a couple hours tonight, East Carolina�s football players will
be able to get their minds off the gridiron.
Washington Daily News
GM- Melvin key factor in success
Tyrell Worthington, a fifth-round pick who got fourth-round money
($220,000) to turn down a football scholarship to East Carolina ...
Infielder Chad Tracy received a cortisone shot in his right knee Friday
Arizona Republic
Three offers for state champion quarterback
Dustin Taliaferro, the quarterback at defending Class AAAAA
co-champion Roswell, holds offers from Southern Miss, East Carolina and
Tulane.
Atlanta Journal Constitution
A MIXED START
David Garrard completed 12 of 16 for 153 yards; Miami wins game
with second-half rally
Atlanta Journal Constitution
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August 19, 2007
Hokies' scrimmage includes good, bad
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Big plays on all sides highlight second
scrimmage
VT hokiesports.com
AP ranks Hokies at No. 9
Hampton Roads Daily Press
Glennon airs it out in rehearsal
Tech QB Sean Glennon hits Josh Morgan on a 65-yard touchdown strike
on the first play.
Roanoke Times
Trying Times for Va. Tech Kicker Dunlevy
Because classes start Monday at Virginia Tech, the Hokies will not
practice again until Tuesday. At that point, they will begin preparing
for East Carolina
Washington Post
From
the
Durham Herald
Sun
-O'Brien
not pleased with Pack's recent scrimmage
-Evans
expects to be Pack's QB
-Duke
starters look ready; depth still an issue
From
the
Raleigh News & Observer
-Pressley
embraces challenge
Talented Pack senior latest to anchor line..."I remember how we
felt after the Virginia loss, the Maryland loss, the Carolina loss, the
East Carolina loss,"
-O'Brien
says Pack playing flat
-Goddard
ready to help UNC-CH take bite out of new season
-Yates'
efficiency pleases Davis
From
the Winston Salem Journal
-Smith
eager to bounce back this season
-Hill
confused that his knee required ligament surgery
State's tight end expected to be able to play in 2008
Loss of Campbell worse than loss on
scoreboard for Redskins
The Virginian Pilot
USC's 'D' controls scrimmage
Fayetteville Observer
Abrams-Ward is Observer's top prospect in
N.C.
Fayetteville Observer
UVA FOOTBALL- Highly touted DT picks
Virginia
Ruff, who will likely be slotted at nose tackle in Virginia's 3-4
defense, picked the Cavaliers over East Carolina and Virginia Tech.
Charlottesville Daily Progress
Rodriguez calls scrimmage �OK�
Beckley Register Herald
August 18, 2007
Va. Tech, Beamer reserve judgment of Vick
Baltimore Sun
Hokies make most of day off from practice
Roanoke Times
Tech Football Scrimmage Open to Public
hokiesports.com
Boston College Expects to Score and
Soar
Steve Logan designed his gravestone for a reporter in a recent
interview. It included a picture of a tennis racket, a bottle of wine
and a guitar. He then wrote the words, �He scored 61 and lost.�
New York Times
Scrimmage gives Gamecocks chance to move
up the chart
Greenville (SC) News
McElrathbey out for season with knee
injury
Running back Ray Ray McElrathbey of Clemson, who made headlines
after taking custody of his 12-year-old brother last year, suffered a
season-ending knee injury.
Winston Salem
Journal
WVU will prepare as if opener is next week
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
From
the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Scrimmage
day for WVU
-WVU
hopes to go deeper
-WVU
notebook- New players� entrance plan kept under wraps
Offense fizzles, Panthers lose
Charlotte Observer
August 17, 2007
Tech searches for fifth starter on the
offensive line
Barring injury, Duane Brown and Sergio Render will line up at left
tackle and right guard, respectively, when Virginia Tech's football team
hosts East Carolina in the season-opener Sept. 1. There's no certainty
about the rest of the offensive line, though.
Lynchburg
News and Advance
Tech's Pickle earns grant
Roanoke Times
From the
Charlotte Observer
-Virginia
Tech | Season Preview
-Yates
goes from redshirt to starter
He gave the sport up in his junior year in high school but returned
-Wake's
title run bittersweet for duo
-Ailing
Peppers misses Panthers' workout
From
the
Raleigh News & Observer
-Logan
getting real in Boston
Steve Logan gets lost occasionally and lots of folks don't
understand much of what he says, but life in Boston hasn't dulled his
sense of humor.
-Davis
tabs Yates as QB, for now
Redshirt freshman T.J. Yates will be the fourth straight new
starter in openers for the Tar Heels. But coach Butch Davis says that
the competition for playing time is far from over.
-Duke's
Tauiliili OK'd to play
From
the
Durham
Herald-Sun
-Yates
named UNC-CH's starting QB
Butch Davis committed to a starting quarterback Thursday afternoon.
But all North Carolina's football coach promised T.J. Yates was the
opportunity to start UNC's opener against James Madison on Sept. 1.
-Wolfpack
knows penalties must stop
Years of frustration frothed to the surface even before the yellow
flags hit the field. When N.C. State's Tank Tyler and John Amanchukwu
took dead-ball, personal-foul penalties in the Wolfpack's season-ending
loss to East Carolina last November, the Carter-Finley Stadium crowd
responded with a cascade of boos that spoke to the dissatisfaction
surrounding the program.
-UNC-CH
baseball effected by draft rules
It's sort of like waiting for Christmas -- with one major
exception. There's a good chance that some of the presents you shopped
for won't end up under the tree.
-Tauiliili
reinstated to Duke football
Tauiliili will sit out Duke's season opener against Connecticut and
could face further punishment pending the outcome of his day in court.
-MacKenzie's
64 Gives Him Wyndham Lead
Out to prove he belongs, Greenville native takes first-round lead
at Wyndham Championship
Navy mulls potential conference move
Examiner.com (08.15.07)
MacKenzie takes road less traveled by PGA golfers
Greensboro News-Record
From
the Winston Salem Journal
-A
Steed In Need- WFU assistant is seeking depth on offensive line
-UNHERALDED-
Tour isn't for just celebrities
From Greenville (SC) News
-Heat
takes toll on Tigers
-USC's
Brinkley sits with injured ankle
-No
ordinary fan
Debilitating bone disorder doesn�t temper Tyler Stroud�s Gamecock
pride
From the Columbia (SC) State
-Wide
receivers- Catching on
For South Carolina�s five freshman receivers, picking up the
Gamecocks� passing game can be as easy as A-B-C. Or as tricky as X-Y-Z �
and a few other letters, as well.
-Judge
drops Richardson�s drug charge
USC, Clemson suffer big losses at hands of
draft
Rock Hill (SC) Herald
Lewis cleared to play, two others
ineligible at West Virginia
Beckley (WV) Register Herald
Reclusive Redskin Sean Taylor speaks up
The Virginian Pilot
August 16, 2007
Boosters sue USC, Gamecock Club
Lawsuit filed over policy change that requires payment for parking
Greenville (SC) News
From
the
Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-CH,
N.C. State seek quarterbacks
North Carolina football coach Butch Davis said he plans to name a
starting quarterback today, while N.C. State coach Tom O'Brien is
overseeing a QB competition.
-State
to pay for athletes' grants
A provision tucked in the budget has taxpayers funding 20
scholarships at public and private historically black colleges
-Brackman,
Yankees agree to contract
-Williams'
vertigo lingers
-Stars
opt to skip Greensboro
-No
deal- Junior can't take No. 8
-As
anglers age, fishing tries to lure kids
-Time
to plan- N.C. hunting seasons for 2007-08
From
the
Durham
Herald-Sun
-UNC-CH
to name starting QB today
-QB
always an issue for Duke
From the
Charlotte Observer
-VT
BY THE NUMBERS
-UNC-CH's
QB decision coming Thursday
-Virginia
Football Preview
Slowing down not in game plan for Tirico
Detroit News
Hokie football players are moving on
Business Gazette
Hokie low- Beamerball in question at Va.
Tech
Covers
UNC_CH's Davis puts off QB decision
Fayetteville Observer
UVA FOOTBALL- UVa extends deal with
Richmond
Charlottesville Daily Progress
Mountaineer fullback receives accolades
Owen Schmitt on preseason All-America team
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
A Steed In Need
SOLID FIVE: DEACONS' STARTING LINE HAS LOTS OF EXPERIENCE
Winston Salem Journal
Suspended license leads to Summers� arrest
Former South Carolina tailback Demetris Summers was arrested for
driving with a suspended license last week in his hometown of Lexington.
Columbia (SC)
State
August 15, 2007
Experience will be key for Tech 'D'
Roanoke Times
Ruff Waiting On More From Clemson
DL Klinton Ruff (6-4 297) of Norview, VA has offers from Virginia,
Virginia Tech, East Carolina, Connecticut and Oklahoma and is also
hearing from Maryland, Georgia and Tennessee along with Clemson and
Boston College.
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
WVU's Jalloh 'always ready for the big play'
Mountaineer receiver learning how to be the hero
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Nothing secondary about WVU DBs
Charleston (WV) Gazette
From
the
Raleigh News & Observer
-Heels
hope H-back can aid offense
-Pack
QB battle still wide open, O'Brien says
From the
Charlotte Observer
-Duke
not caught up in numbers game
-FSU
quarterback nearly transferred
From
the
Durham
Herald-Sun
-Duke
full of confidence
-Roof
feeling same old pressure
A Modest Guy- Wake Forest's Skinner
praised for not letting last year's success go to his head
Winston Salem Journal
Knee injury jeopardizes Hill�s season
Columbia (SC)
State
Tiger Woods to design Cliffs golf course
Upstate developer Jim Anthony and professional golfer Tiger Woods
today announced that Woods will design his first U.S. golf course for
Anthony's new Cliffs development east of Asheville.
Greenville (SC) News
August 14, 2007
Develli's charge- Go deep
The way Jared Develli has it figured, the NCAA's decision to move
kickoffs from the 35- to the 30-yard line this season should play in
Virginia Tech's favor.
Roanoke Times
From the
Charlotte Observer
-N.C.
State Football Preview
-O'Brien
era set to kick off
Pack encouraged to pick and grin
Not long after Tom O'Brien was hired as NCSU's coach, he picked
Mike Archer to be his defensive coordinator. The two had coached
together on George Welsh's Virginia staff in the early 1990s.
Raleigh News & Observer
Big East Preview
CSTV.com
Mountaineers must regain focus
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
A first week of football worth seeing
Durham Herald-Sun
Nix enjoying the talent on defense
Greenville (SC) News
Spurrier in position to reward walk-ons
Columbia (SC)
State
From
the Winston Salem Journal
-Reluctant
Leader- Peppers, shy by nature, would prefer to lead by example, not by
words
-Yates,
Sexton lead UNC-CH QB battle
-Deacons
facing some tough decisions
-Vick
co-defendants may take deals
-LONG
SHOT- Buzbee has impressed 'Skins' coaches
-NFL
Notebook- Panthers sign Walker, shore up offensive line
College conferences dip toes into the TV waters
Houston Chronicle
Earnhardt Jr. visits Graceland
Memphis Commercial Appeal
August 13, 2007
North Carolina at Chapel Hill Football Preview
Charlotte Observer
From the
Durham Herald-Sun
-UNC-CH's
coach of all trades
-Duke's
Boyle is back
Wolfpack's 'D' plays tough on its QBs
N.C. State's second preseason scrimmage had more game-like
situations, coach Tom O'Brien said Sunday night. For the Wolfpack's
quarterbacks, that apparently wasn't a good thing.
Raleigh News & Observer
Rodriguez- Mountaineers not �in West Virginia shape�
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Bowden needs 'the groceries'
Greenville (SC) News
Cavaliers look for big-play potential
The Virginian Pilot
From
the Winston Salem Journal
-Dailey
is hoping the switch will mean success
-Redskins
still struggling on offense in preseason
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August 19, 2007
Scouting Conference USA
SportingNews.com
Conference USA Football Preview
Charlotte Observer
From ConferenceUSA.com
-Short-Staffed
Defense Sturdy In Scrimmage
-Tigers
Hold Second Scrimmage at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium
-Owls
Hold First Scrimmage of 2007
-Golden
Eagles Go Through Final Preseason Scrimmage at The Rock Saturday
-Tulane
Football Holds First Two-A-Day Practice In Day 8 Of Fall Camp
-Vittatoe
Throws For Three Touchdowns in UTEP Saturday Night Scrimmage
UCF molds QB in coach's image
Daytona Beach News-Journal
From the Orlando Sentinel
-Junior-laden
crew eager for change
-UCF
Strength
From
the
Huntington Herald
Dispatch
-Morris'
status as a starter not solid
-A
day of highs and lows
-MU
Noteboook- Subs filling in nicely along injured-plagued offensive line
From
the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Offense
fails to finish
-Small
makes most of opportunity
Morris ready to lead Herd offense
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Red zone mistakes bugging Snyder
Beckley Register Herald
From
the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-Eagles
counting on experienced group
-3
quarterbacks step up, inject life into offense
Kicking job up for grabs
For the first time in four years, the Southern Miss football team
is looking for a place-kicker.
Hattiesburg American
Bower offers second chances
Biloxi Sun Herald
Callaway unhappy with defense after second
fall scrimmage
UAB head football coach Neil Callaway didn't mince words when asked
his impression of his team's second fall scrimmage Saturday at Legion
Field.
Birmingham News
Upset at play, West gives Tigers
unscheduled break
Memphis Commercial Appeal
From
the Tulsa World
-Floyd
aims to be a starter
-TU
Football Practice Report
From
the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Wave
fullbacks eager to join mix
-Defense
dominates Tulane scrimmage
Miners impressive- Offense shines in scrimmage
El Paso Times
From
the
El Paso Times
-Miners
find positives after game
-QB
rotation not set in stone
August 18, 2007
From ConferenceUSA.com
-Tulsa
and Hattiesburg Recognized as "Top Cities"
Two Conference USA cities, Tulsa, Okla. and Hattiesburg, Miss. have
been recognized by National Geographic Adventure Magazine as being one
of this year's top destinations.
-Defense
Again Sets The Pace In 2nd Scrimmage
-Defense
Picks It Up As Tulane Football Concludes Week One Of Fall Drills
-UCF
Football Team Sets New Team GPA Record In The Classroom
From
the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Assistant
coach Jones injured in crash
University of Memphis cornerbacks coach Derek Jones, in his first
season as a Tiger assistant, has been sidelined.
-West
pleased by tidy opening scrimmage
From
the Orlando Sentinel
-O'Leary
somewhat happy at progress
-UCF
defense shows red-zone prowess
Young Herd� members recall �71 season
Beckley Register-Herald
From
the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Herd
corners under the gun
-Binswanger
handed punt job
From
the
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Former
walk-on valuable to MU line
Altobello 'was a steal'
-Herd
basketball welcomes newcomers
New coach brings in six players
From
the
Huntington Herald
Dispatch
-Edmonson
poised for breakout campaign
-MU
NOTEBOOK- Snyder rewards Herd with early dismissal
-Herd
will see new look in UCF
Football- Passing game will catch up, Bower says
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Golden Eagles get an afternoon of rest
Biloxi Sun Herald
Houston seeks another C-USA title despite
loss of QB Kolb
NCAAfootball.net
Mustangs scrimmage tonight at Ford Stadium
Dallas Morning News
TU Football Practice Report
Tulsa World
West now Miners' No. 1 receiving option
El Paso Times
Boise
State's BCS victory gives 'little guys' hope
MSNBC
August 17, 2007
From ConferenceUSA.com
-Deluge
Outside Sends Cougars Inside For Two
-Tigers
Hold First Fall Scrimmage at the Liberty Bowl
-SMU
To Hold Open Scrimmage On Saturday, Aug. 18
-Green
Wave Get Reprieve From Weather In Day Six Of Preseason Drills
-Blazer
Defense Shines In Thursday's Football Practice
-UCF
Football Fall Camp Report- Day 15
Conference USA season preview
Fox Sports
UH lineman Butler suffered cardiac
arrest
Houston Chronicle
From
the
Huntington Herald
Dispatch
-Herd
finds versatility in Hoskins, Kitchens
-MU
NOTEBOOK- Binswanger will handle punting duties
Marshall needs to look for punter
Baseball player Chad Johnson may be the answer to woes
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Peerless prediction on Herd season
Charleston (WV) Gazette
UCF's O'Leary applying the pressure early
Orlando Sentinel
USM football- Golden Eagles fully armed
with Hicks at safety
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Southern Miss hopes to make jump from good to great
Biloxi Sun Herald
`Shifty' Slaughter may start for UAB
UAB sophomore Rashaud Slaughter doesn't pretend to know whether he
can carry an offense by carrying the football.
Birmingham News
Smith can't play for Tigers, but he shows
his backbone
Memphis Commercial Appeal
SMU ponies up cash to increase visibility
Dallas Morning News
Kicking game is special
Tulsa World
August 16, 2007
From ConferenceUSA.com
-Clouds
Provide Relief To Cougars Workout
-Rice
Stadium Makeover Photo Gallery
-Southern
Miss Football Continues Preseason Preparations
-Tulane
Football Dons Full Pads For First Time In Wednesday's Practice
-Blazers
Work On One-Minute Drill For First Time
-UCF
Football Fall Camp Report- Day 14
-Socorro
Q&A #6- Mike Price
Mustangs lose safety for season
SMU suffered a serious setback Wednesday when strong safety Rock
Dennis, a projected starter, broke his left shoulder in practice. He
will undergo surgery and be out for the year.
Dallas Morning News
Freshman likely to fill holes at several
spots
Finding some true freshmen who can provide immediate help was an
important fall camp objective for UAB head football coach Neil Callaway.
Birmingham News
From
the
Huntington Herald
Dispatch
-Herd
punter Fields injured
Following a
steady start, Jake Fields' special teams scrimmage ended on the
trainer's table
-Marshall
picks four as captains
Three seniors and a sidelined junior were selected as Marshall
University football team captains on Wednesday.
-Injured
McClellan surprised by captain selection
-Winthrop,
Wright St. making visits to Marshall
Herd's Janac can handle criticism
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
From
the
Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Punter
hurt in Marshall special-teams scrimmage
-Herd
trying to get a leg up on the kicking game
-Captain
Shope: MU senior tight end wins teammates� vote along with Legursky,
Morris, McClellan
From the Hattiesburg American
-Freshman
expected to help in backfield
A sophomore and two junior running backs left the Southern Miss
program in 2006 with Damion Fletcher usurping their touches. And that
was before he set the USM and Conference USA freshman rushing record at
1,388.
-USM
sells 13,000 season tickets
USM Notebook- LB depth has Wommack
concerned
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Once a Tiger, always a Tiger Blue blood
Memphis
Commercial Appeal
QB Greco gets involved in drills
Orlando Sentinel
During heat of TU practice, some lose cool
Putting on full pads for the first time this fall couldn't have
come at a better time for the Tulane football team. Practice was graced
by cloud cover and a breeze for what seemed like the first time for many
players.
New Orleans Times Picayune
TU Practice Report
Tulsa World
From
the El Paso Times
-Former
quarterback Dew adjusts to new role
-Non-football
activities help Miner players bond
Blogs from the Houston Chronicle
-UH:
B-ball commits, among other things
-RICE:
Fall practice- Day 9
August 15, 2007
From ConferenceUSA.com
-Two
UAB Golfers Qualify For U.S. Amateur
-Cougars
Hold First Of Two-A-Day Workouts on Tuesday
-Eagles
Return to Practice Field, Tuesday, Looking to Improve on Earlier
Scrimmage
-Green
Wave Football Goes Through Another Tough Practice On Tuesday
-Callaway
Calls Tuesday's Practice `Best 11-On-11 He's Seen All Camp'
-UCF
Football Fall Camp Report- Day 13
-Miners
Rack Up 710 Yards of Offense in Socorro Scrimmage
-Cory
Barton Hired as Tiger Baseball's Volunteer Assistant
-Reckling
Park Resurfacing
SMU's DeGroat breaks leg in scrimmage
Kyle DeGroat, a redshirt freshman defensive lineman out of Carter
High, appeared to break the fibula in his right leg early in Tuesday's
scrimmage, coach Phil Bennett said.
Dallas Morning News
From the Houston Chronicle
-UH's
Butler remains in stable condition after passing out
-Stricken
UH football player to be hospitalized a few more days
From
the
Huntington Herald
Dispatch
-Herd
counting on the corners to come up big
-MU
Notebook- Passmore, Edmonson bring speed to Herd receiving corps
-Herd
scheduled to host Princeton
Legursky staying busy, nursing injury
Beckley Register-Herald
Ex-Homewood standout back home, playing
for Blazers
Herd linebacker making an impression on Snyder
Birmingham News
Marshall's Kitchens looks good in scrimmage
Herd linebacker making an impression on Snyder
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
From
the
Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Room
to improve
-Bragg
makes switch from offense to defense
From the
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-Football-
Golden Eagles rebound after inert Monday
After 12 practices, the dog days are starting to catch up with
Southern Miss.
-USM
football- Strongman Gray ready to rock 'em on D-line
Defense excels in first scrimmage
Hattiesburg American
Golden Eagles back on practice field
Biloxi Sun Herald
From
the Memphis
Commercial Appeal
-With
broken back behind him, Tiger linebacker pushes forward
-U
of M Notebook- West- Defense lacks 'warriors'
-Tulane's
Toledo set for challenge
Like its surrounding city, the Tulane football program continues to
rebuild following the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina two years
ago.
Reserve sophomore QB plans to transfer
Orlando Sentinel
Texas QB Page switches from Tulsa to
Oregon
USA Today
Answering the Major/Mid-Major Question
N.C. State's second preseason scrimma
Sports Central
From the Tulsa World
-Survival
in the heat- The ice age
-TU
Football Practice Report
From
the El Paso Times
-Offense
roars into gear in scrimmage
-Junior
brings stability to offensive line
August 14, 2007
From ConferenceUSA.com
-Tommy
West Pleased With First Two-A-Day Session.
-Golden
Eagles Shine Under Lights for First Full-Scale Scrimmage
-Wave
Football Preseason Practice Continues With Solid Monday
-Blazers
Endure Two Practice Sessions Monday
From the Houston Chronicle
-Lineman
Butler passes out during UH practice
-UH
defense steals show in preseason scrimmage
Offense draws mixed reviews from Bower
Southern Miss coach Jeff Bower didn't look like he was enjoying
himself much Monday night while pacing along the Momentum Turf at
Roberts Stadium.
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
From the Hattiesburg American
-Bower-
Attitude important
The keys to victory this season, Southern Miss head coach Jeff
Bower said Sunday at the team Media Day, do not necessarily have to do
with rushing yards, passes completed or quarterbacks sacked.
-Coach
says line must get better
Hefty expectations for the University of Southern Mississippi
football offense has led to intense scrutiny for the Golden Eagles'
offensive line.
Freshman running backs continue to impress
at MU
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
From
the
Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Herd's
Anderson cranks up the heat at QB
-Bragg
makes switch from offense to defense
-Marshall
shines in Marshall scrimmage
From
the
Huntington Herald
Dispatch
-Injuries
along the offensive front have new faces in new places
What could have been considered a Marshall University football
luxury now is becoming necessity.
-MU
notebook- Injuries lead to position switches
From
the El Paso Times
-Safety
first- Miners depending on Amy, Demps
-UTEP
notebook- Injuries hamper backfield's depth
Productive day leaves West in good cheer
Memphis Commercial Appeal
From the Orlando Sentinel
-Weatherford
gets first-team snaps
-Kicker
Torres says competition is good
Wide receivers catch the message
His comments after spring practice left little doubt that UAB head
coach Neil Callaway was disappointed in the play of his wide receivers.
Birmingham News
From the
Dallas Morning News
-SMU
freshmen hoping to move up the chart
-Two
commit to play basketball at SMU
From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Williams
heads TU's promising receivers
Tulane's passing game will have a much different look this season
compared to last fall. Besides losing starting quarterback Lester Ricard,
the Green Wave also lost starting wide receivers Damacrus Davis and
Preston Brown.
-Lineman
commits to Wave
WAC gaining momentum in college football world
ESPN
August 13, 2007
From ConferenceUSA.com
-Jeff
Bower Media Day Quotes
-Green
Wave Picks Up Pace In Day Two Of Preseason Football Practice
-UCF
Football Fall Camp Report- Day 11
From College Football News
-The
2007 CFN Preview with team previews, All-America teams, fantasy, & more.
-UPDATED
2007 TV Listings ... August 13
Seasoned sophomore
Not much went right for linebacker Stanley Lykes in his first
season at UAB.
Birmingham News
UAB star wins at Cardinal
Greensboro News-Record
Two-a-days start for SMU
Dallas Morning News
Rice building on last season's football
success
Beaumont Enterprise
From
the
Huntington Herald
Dispatch
-Who
will step up at defensive end?
Reactions have evolved since news of Albert McClellan's
season-ending injury was announced.
-MU
NOTEBOOK- Leaders evolving at camp
Toledo keeps open mind about Tulane's quarterback
Tulane Coach Bob Toledo said he has been asked the question "too
many times" from Green Wave fans from Shreveport to Uptown and
everywhere in between.
New Orleans Times Picayune
Bailey ready for second chance with USM
Biloxi Sun Herald
From
the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-Fletcher
in spotlight
Southern Miss running back Damion Fletcher may only be a sophomore,
but he's become one of the most familiar faces for Golden Eagle football
this fall.
-USM
notebook- Chatelain happy to get another season
At one point this spring, Southern Miss defensive end Matthew
Chatelain wasn't sure whether he would be playing football this fall or
trying to find a job.
From
the El Paso Times
-Miners
excited to see highly-touted receiver
-Camp
socorro notebook- Price sees a lot he likes
Tulsa pair- 'impact players'
Tulsa World
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