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September 16, 2007
From
Bonesville.net
-BVL:
East Carolina-Southern Miss Game Center
-Myatt:
Ficklen still home sweet home to USM
-O'Brien:
The silver lining of disappointment
BVL:
ECU-Southern Miss Box Score
BVL:
Conference USA Standings, Scores, Schedule
 BVL
Audio:
Skip Holtz post-game remarks
Late Rushing Score Spoils ECU's
Second-Half Rally in Conference Opener
ecupirates.com
From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates
come up short
ECU rallies in second
half, but can't hold on against Eagles
-Harris
tallies 1st career TD in loss
-Johnson
sets mark for all-purpose yards
-East
Carolina fans in favor of earlier tailgating time
Southern Miss nips East Carolina
Fayetteville Observer
From the New Bern Sun Journal
-Southern
Miss edges ECU
-ECU
notebook- USM continues mastery of Pirates
Pirates can't stop Eagles when it matters most
Wilmington Star-News
Despite valiant comeback, ECU falls short
against Southern Miss
Kinston Free Press
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Golden
Eagles keep winning in Greenville
-Youthful
Tar Heels don't have wins, but they do have potential
-The
Pirate code
Young's late TD runs lift Southern Miss
New Orleans Times Picayune
Pirates can't hold on, lose to Eagles
Winston Salem Journal
From the Hattiesburg American
-Clutch
play lifts Eagles
Southern Miss football
coach Jeff Bower pulled something new out of his playbook Saturday. With
his team tied in the fourth quarter inside East Carolina's Dowdy-Ficklen
Stadium, Bower told his quarterback to stay away from the end zone.
-Nelson
comes up with pair of key catches
-Young
keeps throwing for scores
-Young
keeps throwing for scores
-East
Carolina fans pack the house
-Captain
Jack makes pregame appearance
-ECU
kicker off to bad start in '07
From the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-USM
Football- Eagles achieve sweet win
-Eagles'
Young goes 3-for-3 on personal TD pass streak
-USM
QB Young's game-winning TD was an accident
-Fletcher,
Nelson live up to hype
-Game
stats
USM brings home another win
On its last six road trips to play at East Carolina,
Southern Mississippi had treated ECU's Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium like its
personal sandbox, each time leaving Greenville wearing a wide smile and
carrying a big victory.
Biloxi Sun Herald
September 15, 2007
Pirate Gameday
Wife Appreciation Day
Anniversary - Greenpeace
Birthday - Agatha Christie (author)
Birthday - President William Taft (27th President)
From
Bonesville.net
-Monroe:
Kevin's Keys to the Game
WNCT:
TOT (Walter Jones, Kevin Miller,
Mick Mixon)
From ecupirates.com
-Pirate
GameDay Central
-Volleyball
Trumps Colonials 3-0 For First Sweep Of Season
From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates,
Eagles kick off C-USA play
Southern Miss pays visit to Dowdy-Ficklen today
-Rain
expected to clear before ECU-Southern Miss game
-History
gives nod to Southern Miss over Pirates
A week after ending a 32-year football drought against the
University of North Carolina, East Carolina has a chance to work on its
history against its longest-standing rival, Southern Miss, tonight.
-Fan's
homestand is at 220 and counting
-C-USA
contests come early for quartet of teams
Johnson & Johnson
East Carolina fans know the name Chris Johnson well. Often,
it comes booming out of the speakers at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium just after
the running back has scored the Pirates� latest touchdown.
New Bern Sun Journal
From the Hattiesburg American
-USM
must stop ECU's Pinkney
Patrick Pinkney's first year at East Carolina was quickly
cut short with a shoulder injury. Year No. 2 went the same route when
the shoulder was reinjured.
-Golden
Eagles aim to run on Pirates
Golden Eagles eager to avenge OT defeat
Biloxi Sun Herald
From the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-USM,
E. Carolina evenly matched for Saturday game
So far this season, the offenses for Southern Miss and East
Carolina have been near-images of one another.
-Henderson
declares it's payback time
-Lookout
for...
USM searching for six
The emphasis for the Southern Miss offense will be to finish
drives when it opens Conference USA play today at East Carolina.
Mobile Register
Holtz- things won't get easier for Pirates
Winston Salem Journal (AP)
Pirates� Williams, Whitley play waiting
game
While several East Carolina football fans are anxious to
see what the freshmen running backs can do, Pirate coach Skip Holtz said
Jonathan Williams and Norm Whitley will have to wait their turn.
Washington Daily News
Preview- Southern Miss at ECU
Raleigh News & Observer
September 14, 2007
Paint it Purple Friday
From
Bonesville.net
-Bradsher:
The Bradsher Beat
�
New stalwarts emerging for ECU
WNCT:
TOT (Kevin Monroe)
WNCT:
Pirate Insider Report
National Coach of the Year:
Vote for Skip
Which coach out there
best exemplifies integrity, determination and responsibility in college
football? Who deserves to be considered for all of their efforts on and
off the field?
Vote now!
coachoftheyear.com
Women's Basketball Releases 2007-08 Schedule
Six games against 2007 post-season participants, including
a visit from in-state rival North Carolina State highlight the 2007-08
East Carolina University women's basketball schedule, released Thursday
by head coach Sharon Baldwin-Tener.
ecupirates.com
From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates'
big addition
DT Joseph gaining notice around East Carolina
-New
coaches settling in with ECU hoops team
Change has been one constant for the East Carolina men's
basketball team in recent months.
-Thompson
chipping in on and off court
On the coaching staff totem pole, the director of
basketball operations is often on the bottom.
ECU�s Johnson on record pace
Coach concerned by Pirates lack of rushing yards, but not
ready to start drastic changes
Washington Daily News
Last year fresh on Eagles' minds
The moment was unforgettable and came close to upending the
entire 2006 campaign.
Hattiesburg American
From the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-ECU
QB does dad proud
Patrick Pinkney engineers historic win, evokes memories
-Cramping
issue concerns Eagles
Football Begins C-USA Play This Weekend,
Face Off Against East Carolina
southernmiss.com
I'm Going Home This Weekend
After the Pirates edged the visiting North Carolina Tar
Heels last weekend, I couldn't resist a chance to see the Pirates play.
It is not like I need that much of an excuse.
Dunn Daily Record
Weekend Preview- Vols-Gators top SEC slate
USA Today
Tech in the running for Reamon; Simmons ponders Florida
visit
Quarterback Tommy Reamon Jr. (6-1, 198-pounds) of
Gloucester, Va. is considering scholarship offers from Buffalo, East
Carolina, Georgia Tech, Missouri, Northern Illinois and Old Dominion.
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Don't believe the Week 1 hype!
In many ways, (David) Garrard isn't your typical backup.
He's got a big arm. He can run. The team's behind him. He's already
overcome Crohn's disease, so how difficult can the AFC South be?
ESPN.com
September 13, 2007
Ramadan (09/13-10/12 - Islamic)
Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year)
Anniversary - Star-Spangled Banner
Birthday - Scooby Doo
From
Bonesville.net
-Myatt:
View from the 'ville
�
Ficklen factor not fearsome for USM
WNCT:
TOT (Scott Elliot)
From ecupirates.com
-Senior
Chris Ault Named C-USA Men's Golfer Of The Week
The weekly honor was the first of Ault's career.
-ECU
Announces Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Parking Changes, Information
Southern Miss-East Carolina Game Officially A Sellout
From
the East Carolinian
-Tough
challenge awaits Pirates in the "golden boys" of C-USA
ECU opens conference play with division champion
-Pinkney
fits the mold of an ECU quarterback
From
the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Flashes
of brilliance
Speedy Johnson hopes to kickstart ECU ground game
-Around Campus:
Chancellor- Financial aid issues are
corrected
Holtz- Running game no reason to panic
� yet
Coach concerned by Pirates lack of rushing yards, but not
ready to start drastic changes
New Bern Sun Journal
Slate has been a rock for Pirates
Coach concerned by Pirates lack of rushing yards, but not
ready to start drastic changes
Washington Daily News
Football Continues East Carolina Preparations
The Southern Miss football team continued preparations for
its Conference USA opener against East Carolina, with a two-hour workout
in full pads, today, at the Joe P. Park Practice Facility.
southernmiss.com
From the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-USM
football- Expect to hear name Chris Johnson often
Southern Miss is hoping that Chris Johnson will hear his
name called often over the loudspeakers at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
Saturday night in Greenville, N.C....So is East Carolina.
-USM
football- Johnson turns into go-to guy for Eagles
-USM
foe stingy against running game
-USM
football notes
Eagles try to shore up defense
Mobile Register Herald
Southern Mississippi (1-1) at East Carolina (1-1)
Macon Telegraph (sports network)
From bizjournals.com
-MASN
again at center of NC cable dispute
-Greenville
mayor pressures cable provider to add sports network
September 12, 2007
Rosh Hashanah (begins at sundown - Jewish
New Year)
Video Games Day
From
Bonesville.net
WNCT:
Tuesday Tailgate (Donnie
Kirkpatrick)
WNCT:
TOT (Andy Foreman)
From ecupirates.com
-Men's
Golf Wins Team Title At The Mid Pines Intercollegiate
-Wernert's
31 Kills Lead Pirates Past UNC Wilmington
From
the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates
look to eliminate big plays
Steadily, East Carolina has put the brakes on 100-yard
rushing games for opponents by playing its no-frills, gap-filling
defense.
-New
school logo possible at East Carolina
From
the East Carolinian
-Pirates
finally get redemption against Heels
-Pirates
Sweep Weekend in Thrilling Fashion
-Baseball
opens fall practice with youth and enthusiasm
ECU wins first golf title since '05
Raleigh News & Observer
Holtz says crowd a factor for Pirates
Drawing a crowd to a tailgate party is one thing.
Washington Daily News
September 11, 2007
Patriot�s Day
Solar Eclipse
Birthday - Harry Connick, Jr. (singer)
From
Bonesville.net
-Bailey:
From the Anchor Desk
� Hartman
took shortcut from dud to idol
BVL
Audio:
Skip Holtz Monday press luncheon
WNCT:
Brian Bailey Show (Todd Fitch)
WNCT:
TOT
From ecupirates.com
-Weekly
Press Luncheon Quotes
East Carolina University Head Football Coach Skip Holtz
addressed members of the media prior to this week's game against
Southern Miss
-Pinkney
Earns Weekly C-USA Honors
Following a career-best day in leading the Pirates to a
thrilling win over North Carolina, East Carolina quarterback Patrick
Pinkney has been named Conference USA Offensive Player-of-the-Week the
league office announced today.
-ECU-WVU
Kickoff Moved Up To 12 Noon
Pirate-Mountaineer matchup to be televised by ESPN or ESPN2
-Pirate
GameDay Central
The East Carolina Pirates (1-1) will play host to
Conference USA foe Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-1) Saturday, Oct. 15
at 6 p.m. inside Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
Progessive Pirates
East Carolina coach Skip Holtz isn't just monitoring his
football team these days. He's also been monitoring the Pirates'
development as a national power.
Greenville Daily Reflector
ECU looks to avoid letdown vs. USM
Biloxi Sun-Herald (AP)
ECU's tough road
New Bern Sun Journal
League opener follows short celebration
for ECU
Kinston Free Press
East Carolina Is A Better ACC Team Than
Most ACC Teams
AOL SPORTS
Assessing the damage
We're two weeks into the 2007 college football season, and
here's what is easy to see.
Durham Herald-Sun
Pinkney earns Conference USA honor
Fayetteville Observer
Pinkney C-USA player of week
Raleigh News & Observer
Prancing Pinkney poised, polished
Washington Daily News
From
the College Football
News
-The ten
best games of week two
-A
Review of the Past Weekend�s Games and Gamebreakers
September 10, 2007
National Boss/Employee Exchange Day
Swap Ideas Day
From
Bonesville.net
-Myatt:
View from the 'ville
�
Hartman shook off glitches in the clutch
-O'Brien:
Pirate Notebook No. 319
� Holtz
continues success against ACC
From
the
ecupirates.com
-Pirates
Down Furman 3-0 in Rain-Soaked Afternoon
A pair of goals from Madison Keller led East Carolina to a
3-0 victory over Furman Sunday afternoon in a rain-soaked non-conference
contest, which included a 30-minute delay from the effects of Tropical
Storm Gabrielle. The Pirates improve to 3-1-0 on the early season, 3-0-0
at home, while Furman fell to 3-1-0
-Pirates
Finish NC State Tournament With Split
The East Carolina volleyball team split its last two
matches of the Holiday Inn Brownstone Volleyball Challenge Saturday as
it defeated Akron 3-1 but fell to Dartmouth by the same score.
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Kicker's
teammates never doubted outcome of his big boot
Ben Hartman is getting the better end of a long-celebrated
best-friend, worst-enemy scenario.If his 2-for-5 success rate of kicking
field goals for the East Carolina football team had happened in a
different order than it did Saturday night, he would have been trying to
kick himself off of a tee.
-Former
Pirate Bland still on the field, sidelines
Will Bland, a former standout at Havelock High School,
played wide receiver for the East Carolina Pirates. Since finishing
school, Bland has stuck around the area, spending time on the field and
on the sidelines.
-ECU-
No smoking within 25 feet of buildings
Pinkney has memorable starting debut for
ECU
Fayetteville Observer (AP)
From the New Bern Sun Journal
-Analysis-
Pinkney, offense erase any doubts
-Pirates'
Mitchell relishes beating old team
Excitement Soars Over ECU's Win
witntv.com
Pirates win big Saturday Night
wnct.com
Pirates end drought against Tar Heels
Oh, redemption is sweet.
Washington Daily News
Kicker shakes off three misses to hit
winner
Wilmington Star News
Pirates Top Heels in a Thriller, 34-31
scout.com
Garrard did his best
QB provided lift
jaguars.com
Monday morning quarterback
The Detroit News.
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September 16, 2007
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-It's
over- Devils end 22-game losing streak
-Pack
finally gets to celebrate
-Tar
Heels fall short against Virginia
-Small
colleges adopt football
-Deacons
feeling good
Blue Devils put away Wildcats, end
nation's longest losing skid
Durham Herald-Sun
A wild and wacky Cavs win over Tar Heels
The Virginian Pilot
From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-Wofford
stumbles in error-filled loss at N.C. State
-Terriers
have only themselves to blame for loss
Wofford's football players shouldn't blame their loss
Saturday night on facing a far superior opponent in N.C. State.
-Tigers
take care of Paladins
-USC
QBs struggle in blowout
Red-zone failure a rarity for Mountaineers
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Best pair of backs ever at WVU?
Beckley (WV) Register Herald
Fine start for frosh
Roanoke Times
Appalachian prevails
Charlotte Observer
September 15, 2007
Coach Rodriguez praises defense and
raps offense
WVU coaches were
recruiting Friday and will gather today to begin preparations for next
Saturday�s home game with East Carolina.
Beckley Register Herald
From the
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-WVU
defense solid in 31-14 victory
-Game
special for WVU defense
Well-earned rest
Charleston (WV) Gazette
From the Fayetteville Observer
-Today's
region college football games
-Davis
faces 1st ACC test
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Big
Four teams up against it today
N.C. State, Wake and Duke try for first wins today as North
Carolina Opens Its ACC Season. State wants to avoid embarrassment. UNC
has Bowl hopes. Wake seeks respect. Duke just wants a win.
-The
ACC is just plain weak
-Preview-
Wofford at N.C. State
-Preview-
Virginia at North Carolina
-Preview-
Duke at Northwestern
-Preview-
Army at Wake Forest
Clemson knows not to take Furman lightly
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
New state rivalry begins
It took a century, but history will be made today at
Williams-Brice Stadium when South Carolina State comes to town.
Greenville (SC) News
Bands want to wow crowd
USC VS. SC STATE | HALFTIME SHOW
Columbia (SC) State
From
the Durham Herald-Sun
-History
on line for Wolfpack
The N.C. State football program went through some lean
years in the 1950s. There was a stretch from 1952-55 when the Wolfpack
went 7-25-1, and the only wins were against Davidson, William & Mary
(twice), Richmond, Villanova, Furman and Boston University.
-Devils'
road trip continues to Northwestern
-Coach
has his team confident heading into ACC opener
The redshirt choice- ACC coaches disagree
on whether to play true freshmen
Greensboro News-Record
From
the Charlotte Observer
-ASU
needs a `USC' on its schedule
-Panthers:
Peek
inside the lair
Video- Stadium tour
From the Winston Salem Journal
-Chance
for relief- Deacons have little to show for efforts from first two games
-Lumberjacks,
Mountaineers are a lot alike
-Hokies
have shot at a fresh start
LSU loss not easy for Tech to forget
Roanoke Times
Historic game for BC, Ga. Tech
Wilmington Star News
September 14, 2007
WVU serves turtle soup
The Mountaineers (3-0) return home next week to face East
Carolina.
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
From the
Charleston (WV) Gazette
-The
buzz is Devine
-Mountaineer
defense joins the party
From
the Beckley (WV)
Register Herald
-WVU
speeds past Terps
West Virginia�s football team measured up to its No. 4
national ranking here Thursday night with an impressive 31-14 victory
over Maryland
-Another
Devine display for freshman
Fullback nearly abandoned his quest in a
WVU parking lot
Owen Schmitt and his mother woke up before dawn in Fairfax
on a January morning in 2003. They borrowed a car from a family friend,
filled the gas tank and drove 215 miles through snow to West Virginia
University. When they finally pulled into the parking lot behind
Mountaineer Field, Schmitt suggested they turn around.
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Pirates of the past
I was not present last Saturday for UNC�s thrill-a-minute
34-31 loss to East Carolina, but I can imagine Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in
Greenville must have been a pretty loud and frenetic place, packed to
the gills with 40,000 screaming Pirates fans.
The Carrboro Citizen
Special teams are Heels' training ground
It faltered at times in a 34-31 loss to East Carolina. One
reason was the speed the Pirates presented with their return men.
Tar Heel Daily
Tar
Heels Continue Preps for UVa
East Carolina has a good offensive line. They had the
ability to run the ball. They had some success certainly against
Virginia Tech.
wral.com
It's time to learn, or get schooled again
East Carolina quarterback Patrick Pinkney may eventually
turn in an excellent season and become a wonderful story. But the view
from North Carolina's football lens is that he was a third-stringer two
weeks before shredding the Tar Heels' defense for 406 yards passing in
the Pirates' 34-31 victory Saturday night in Greenville.
Wilmington Star-News
WAC looks whack, while Big East
continues to impress
SI.com
From
the Raleigh News & Observer
-Progress
slow for Wolfpack's line
Despite early struggles rushing, N.C. State will stick with
O'Brien's preferred man-blocking scheme.
-Shoop
makes the call
Former NFL assistant John Shoop says that coaching at UNC-CH
is a good fit. He is orchestrating a surprisingly productive attack this
season.
From
the Durham Herald-Sun
-A
look at the near future in the ACC
As college football starts go, the Big Four -- checking in
with a 1-7 record -- looks like a flat tire on I-40.
-Tate
aiming to be great
-NCCU
relishes chance at Jersey rematch
Gibbs, Skins long have been aware of spying dangers
The Virginian Pilot
From
the Charlotte Observer
-Football
is flat again in the ACC
-Preps:
After geese move in, Garinger moves game
Goose Poop forces High School to move game
September 13, 2007
From
the Fayetteville Observer
-Minor
mistakes add up to major misery for N.C. State
-Wake
looks to rebound
From
the Raleigh News & Observer
-Ex-N.C.
State star McLendon arrested
-A
day in the sun
At ECU, Pinkney has made the most of a similar opportunity.
-Groh
getting some heat
From
the Durham Herald-Sun
-Roof
empathizes with Fitzgerald
-Former
N Carolina coach Dean Smith inducted into FIBA Hall of Fame
-Coach
sees parallels between Brown and NFL great Feagles
Virginia Tech in no hurry to expand
Lane stadium
The Virginian Pilot
Hokies AD bans band's well-known TD
chant
Roanoke Times
Time Warner's addition of ESPNU means more
viewers can see MEAC games
Greensboro News Record
From
the
Anderson Independent
-Clemson's
offensive line seeking consistency
-Clemson
defense seeks more steak, less sizzle
From the Winston Salem Journal
-College-Football
Notebook- Sooners file appeal, call sanctions unfair
-Hokies
turning to freshman QB to provide spark
-Deacons
pleased with play of Mason
-White
edges to top of UNC running-back rotation
Toughness, not size, matters to Merrow
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Weekend Forecast- No end in sight for
those upsets
USA Today
September 12, 2007
Flashes look to put Kentucky loss behind
them
To gauge his team's collective psyche, Doug Martin will be
employing a tactic he learned from former East Carolina head coach Steve
Logan.
Ravenna Record Courier
From
the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-CH
kicking itself for miscues
-Hokies
turn to Taylor
It's time to learn, or get schooled again
Wilmington Star-News
From the Winston Salem Journal
-Maryland
faces daunting task- West Virginia's potent offense
-WFU
loses Belton to injury
-Elder
may start again for Mountaineers
A loathing for losing
For anyone fortunate enough to witness Saturday's game
between North Carolina and East Carolina, it will be hard to top the
show those two gave for a packed house of loyal Pirate fans.
Chapel Hill News
Lewellen brings new perspective
University of Virginia - The Cavalier Daily
Player suspensions could be longer than
expected
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
From
the
Fayetteville Observer
-List
of state�s top linebackers dwindling
-All
the small things
ACC far from elite so far this season
Yahoo! Sports
Web sites offer variety of ways to go to
game
Columbia (SC) The State
USC making way through flat football
landscape
Greenville (SC) News
NSU hits paydirt with Rutgers game
The Virginian Pilot
USF Bulls are stating their case
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Wolfpack�s Thomas faces more surgery and
is counted out
Greensboro News-Record
From
the Durham Herald-Sun
-Blue
Devils must start to make their points
-Losses
to UVa can be costly
September 11, 2007
From
the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pack
has to find answer at QB
-Beck
knows the score
-Two
Tar Heels players receive ACC honor
Mapp had 18 tackles in the Tar Heels' loss to East
Carolina, and Tate returned a punt 58 yards for a touchdown -- his
school-record-tying fifth kick or punt return for a score.
-Bearing
down
From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Beck
knows he can't give up interceptions if Pack aims to win
-White
beginning to settle in with UNC-CH's starters
From
the Roanoke Times
-It's
Taylor time at Tech
-Glennon
disappointed by early hook by coaches
Glennon says he may transfer
Hampton Roads Daily Press
From the Winston Salem Journal
-UNC-CH
eager for its first ACC test
-No-Mistakes
Jake- Delhomme's performance in victory over Rams should help quiet his
critics, at least temporarily
From the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-WVU
coach has confidence in Devine
-'No
big panic at halftime'
Rodriguez wasn't concerned about deficit
-WVU
has quick turnaround for Maryland game
From the Columbia (SC) The State
-Tigers
are wary of a Michigan-like fate
Despite Furman�s loss last week, Clemson says it is taking
no chances
-Michigan
loss ruins element of surprise
APPALACHIAN
STATE WENT and ruined it for all Football Championship Subdivision
schools such as South Carolina State. Never again will a smaller school
be able to sneak up on a Football Bowl Subdivision power.
September 10, 2007
From the Winston Salem Journal
-Work
to be Done: Davis says Heels playing hard, but are making mental errors
-Wake
Forest has chance to overcome early defeats
-Gurley
leaves WFU for personal reasons
Guard returns to his hometown, Boston
-Rams
can't stop Smith
From
the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-CH
postgame clipboard
-Postgame
observations on college football
-NCSU
postgame clipboard
From
the Spartanburg
Herald-Journal
-It's
early, but Spurrier, Gamecocks sit atop SEC East
-Two
wins, one good week for Clemson
Bowden studies Furman's success
Greenville (SC) News
Cock of the Walk- USC upsets No. 11 Georgia
Anderson Independent
Publicity rolls in for SoCon
Columbia (SC) State
Redskins go back to the future in overtime
win
The Virginian Pilot
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September 16, 2007
Saturday Football Roundup
UCF Opens Bright House Networks Stadium with Solid Showing
vs. (6) Texas
ConferenceUSA.com
From the Orlando Sentinel
-Texas
holds off Central Florida 35-32
-Sweaty
UCF fans thrill to new stadium, squeaker of a game
-Team's
loss a big winner for the program
From the
Houston Chronicle
-UT
snares win at Central Florida, hits 3-0
-Big
Easy's kind to the Cougars
-UH
routs Tulane in C-USA opener
-Rice
secondary no match for Texas Tech
From the
Huntington (WV) Herald-Dispatch
-Herd
falls to New Hampshire 48-35
-Morris
continues to improve for Herd
Hard times for the Herd
Charleston (WV) Gazette
From the Beckley (WV) Register Herald
-Too
little, too late
-Rubik�s
Cube season continues for MU
How many batteries does it take to stun Marshall?
TU wins wild one by 8
Quarterback Paul Smith was a butcher, a maestro and a
winner in Tulsa's 55-47 victory over Brigham Young on Saturday night.
Tulsa World
Win over JSU worth wait for eager Tigers
Memphis Commercial Appeal
From the
El Paso Times
-Miners
stung by big plays
-Fourth-quarter
scores push NMSU to victory
-Sold-out
crowd watches as UTEP falters
-Notebook-
Jackson misses most of game
-Big
plays by Williams lift NMSU over UTEP 29-24
From the
New Orleans Times Picayune
-Houston
speed proves a killer to Green Wave
So what's the good news for 0-and-2 Tulane?
-Toledo
forced to shuffle quarterbacks
It was never Tulane Coach Bob Toledo's intention to play
all three of his quarterbacks Saturday night.
New Orleans Times Picayune
September 15, 2007
C-USA Football Notebook
UCF Opens Bright House Networks Stadium against No. 6 Texas
ConferenceUSA.com
From the Orlando Sentinel
-Recipe
for an upset- Stadium debut gives food for thought
-1997
squad put program on map
-Knights-
'Nothing to lose'
From the
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-SMU's
Orsini helps UCF's O'Leary
Texas coach Mack Brown was so curious about the new stadium
that will greet his team at Central Florida, he researched it on the
Internet this week.
-SMU
(1-1) at Arkansas State (0-1)
From the Houston Chronicle
-UH-Tulane
tops C-USA's weekend football slate
Conference USA takes the spotlight this weekend, with the
Houston Cougars front and center. The Cougars (0-1) begin their title
defense with tonight's game against Tulane (0-1) at the Louisiana
Superdome.
-HOUSTON
AT TULANE
-UT
makes first Florida trip in 34 years
-Preview-
Texas at Central Florida
-Troy
tops Oklahoma St., tears down goal posts
From the
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Herd's
Hall ready for a passing offense
-Assistant
coach understands New Hampshire's hunger
Herd hopes to break into win column
Charleston (WV) Gazette
From the
Huntington (WV) Herald-Dispatch
-Herd
needs to keep focus on UNH
-CONFERENCE
USA TEAM-BY-TEAM SCHEDULES
From the Birmingham News
-Callaway
on familiar turf with new team
-BLAZER
BUZZ
-C-USA
PREVIEW
West has a history with JSU's Crowe
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Green Wave needs strength in numbers
New Orleans Times Picayune
Tim Brando- College football keeps getting
better for fans
I'll take East Carolina, an underdog to Southern Miss by
one.
Shreveport Times
September 14, 2007
Big hopes for Willingham
Asking a cornerback to pitch a season shutout is like
asking a hockey goalie to stop every shot he faces: It's impossible.
Between talented receivers, occasional slipping problems on wet fields,
and savvy quarterbacks who can pump-fake you to death, a corner is bound
to give up a few from time to time.
Daytona Beach News-Journal
C-USA notebook- UCF christens new stadium vs. Texas
Charleston (WV) Gazette
From
the College Football
News
-Previews
and Predictions for the Week 3 C-USA Games
-Previews
and Predictions for the Week 3 Conference USA Games, Part 2
Perseverance pays off for Hollifield
UAB offensive lineman Adam Hollifield walked to the line of
scrimmage for the first time during a college football game earlier this
month at Spartan Stadium.
Birmingham News
From the Houston Chronicle
-Oregon
mascot suspended for fight with UH's Shasta
Apparently, the Duck became upset when the Cougar imitated
one of the Duck's trademarks, pushups for total points after each
touchdown in front of the student section...Next thing you know, the
Cougar was on the ground, and the Duck appeared to be punching him
repeatedly. The fight ended up on YouTube.
-Owls-Red
Raiders rivalry draws nostalgia
From the Orlando Sentinel
-Brand
New Battleground
The UCF Knights have a new home on campus, and the Orlando
Sentinel has put together this special section commemorating Saturday's
home opener.
-UCF
stadium video and photos
-UCF's
New Home
Herd searching for first win
Marshall coach Mark Snyder doesn�t want West Virginia to
beat his team a second time.
Beckley (WV) Register Herald
Snyder has decisions to make for Saturday's game
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Mustangs making detour to Memphis
The Mustangs are taking an indirect route to Saturday's
game at Arkansas State.
Dallas Morning News
TU defense has tough assignment
Its already been a week where Tulane Coach Bob Toledo has
seen his starting quarterback take snaps with a sprained right foot and
his top linebacker miss Monday's practice because of a sprained ankle
and wrist.
New Orleans Times Picayune
Stadium Expansion Plans Announced at Pete Taylor
Park/Hill Denson Field
The Southern Miss Department of Athletics has announced
plans to give fans the opportunity to purchase chairback seating in an
expansion plan that calls for the construction of a 580-seat grandstand
down the third-base line at Pete Taylor Park/Hill Denson Field.
southernmiss.com
From
the Tulsa World
-Case
helping adopted alma mater erase 'underdog' label
-Case
has plans to continue TU support
-TU
Notebook- Spreading the word
From
the El Paso Times
-Sophomore
safety a key part of UTEP defense
-UTEP
notebook- Secondary concerns
BCS-busting field narrowed after Week 2
ESPN.com
September 13, 2007
From
ConferenceUSA.com
-Opening
Day NFL Rosters Feature 81 Former C-USA Players
-Men's
Golf Notebook
-C-USA
Men's Golfer of the Week
East Carolina's Ault Honored
-Women's
Golf Notebook
-UH
Practice Notes
-Rice
and Northwestern Announce Future Football Dates
-Eleven
Former Tigers Represent Memphis on Opening Day NFL Rosters
-UAB
Football Getting Anxious For Home Opener Against Alcorn State
'CrampGate' hits Eagles
The face is pulled tight, eyes narrowed with clenched teeth
exposed.
Hattiesburg American
Conference USA roundup, standings,
player and game of the week
College Football News
From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF's
stadium will be a boon to merchants, but it means clogged streets to
residents
-Neal
expected to start after injury
-Steeled
against naysayers, UCF stadium rocks
Not looking past the Wildcats
Huntington Herald Dispatch
MU receivers catch on quickly
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Faith helped bring linebacker to UAB
Birmingham News
SMU senior- Let's play two
SMU senior Devin Lowery , who moonlighted at cornerback
last season because of a need in the secondary, had seven receptions for
160 yards against North Texas on Saturday. Now, coach Phil Bennett is
thinking of playing the Grand Prairie product on both sides of the ball.
Dallas Morning News
From
the Memphis
Commercial Appeal
-Texas
rolls to town for UCF field debut
-Tiger
golf center on course to be among best
Tulane QB Elliott good to go on Saturday
New Orleans Times Picayune
The wild, wild world of the WAC
It was a grand experiment, albeit a very short one.
Tulsa World
September 12, 2007
Around Conference USA - Football
USA Today
Forty names, games, teams and minutiae
makings news in college football
espn.com
From the Hattiesburg
American
-Reports-
Southern Miss-East Carolina football game to be televised
-USM
secondary struggles again
A friend of coal
Bob Pruett is a friend of coal. For good reason.
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
From
the
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Herd
QB could miss New Hampshire game
QB dealing with turf toe
-Herd
defense needs to get mean
UNH coach no stranger to Huntington
Charleston (WV) Gazette
MU's Passmore earning respect
Huntington Herald Dispatch
SMU an opposing QB's dream
Dallas Morning News
From the Orlando Sentinel
-With
a new stadium, it's UCF's turn to build traditions -- what should they
be?
-Full
up- UCF sells out 1st on-campus game
-UCF
needs to put some heart into its home
-Team
acquainted with new venue
From the Houston Chronicle
-German
import Vollmer adapts to UH football
-Rice
vs. Texas Tech a spread formation showcase
-UH
NOTEBOOK- Briles waits on QB call
Conference USA Notebook- Getting it done
Tulsa World
Thursday best solution for Tigers, Arkansas St.
Memphis Commercial Appeal
From the El Paso Times
-Miners
set to face another standout quarterback
-Big
rivalry nothing new for these guys
September 11, 2007
From
ConferenceUSA.com
-C-USA
Football Notebook
-Women's
Soccer Notebook
-David
Bailiff Monday Press Conference Transcript
-Tulsa
Hosts BYU in Home Opener Saturday
Conferene
USA roundup, standings, player and game of the week
College Football News
From the Biloxi Sun Herald
-Southern
Miss must correct mistakes, prepare for next road challenge
-Bower
looks at bright side of defeat
-USM
offense improves, defense dips
From the Jackson
Clarion-Ledger
-USM
hits road to face conference foe
-USM
Football- Eagles 'D' must improve on 3rd down
-Brown,
Baptiste to get 1st starts
Coach Jeff Bower's Weekly Press Conference
Head football coach Jeff Bower met with members of the
media, today, to discuss the Tennesse game last weekend and the upcoming
C-USA matchup with East Carolina.
southernmiss.com
From the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Dunlap
comes back to haunt WVU
Defensive strategy superb against Mountaineers
-MU
freshman back will not forget fumble
Darius Marshall blames himself for momentum change
Herd focused on N. Hampshire
Huntington (WV) Herald-Dispatch
From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF
pumped for 1st real home game
-O'Leary,
Brown to meet again
-UCF
stadium video and photos
From the Houston Chronicle
-Rice
needs to rev up run for Tech, rest of season
-UH
sees freshman Williams as speedy threat
September 10, 2007
From the
Huntington (WV) Herald-Dispatch
-Coal
Bowl delivers record crowd, big game excitement
-David
Walsh- WVU change of gameplan a compliment to Herd
-A
new week, a new attitude for Herd
-Old
clich� an accurate description of the game
-One
play changed the day for Herd
From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Oddly,
both WVU, MU come out as winners
-Did
WVU really get Marshall�s best shot?
-A
rivalry after all?
Golden Eagles miss golden opportunity
Biloxi Sun Herald
Blog:
USM sports
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Blazers defense makes progress even with
FSU scoring 34 points
Base your judgment solely on statistics and UAB's defense
had another miserable outing Saturday night in the Blazers' 34-24 loss
at Florida State.
Birmingham News
College Blogs from the Houston
Chronicle
-UH:
Oregon and the Cougars
-RICE:
Abandon ship! Owls fall 42-17
-TEXAS:
This week- Central Florida
From
the New Orleans Times
Picayune
-Tulane
facing stronger schedule
-Toledo
finds Wave of things to fix
From
the Orlando Sentinel
-BLOG:
Texas- What are the Knights chances?
-Coaches
happy with defense's start
-Emphasis
rests on UCF's offense after hiatus
From
the Tulsa World
-Opportunity
knocks
-TU
Notebook- Staying focused
Tackles weren't made up front against Tech
El Paso Times
Twins end commitment to Tigers
Memphis Commercial Appeal
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