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October 28, 2007
Birthday - Linkmeister Greg Vacek
Saint Jude's Day
Mother-in-Law Day
From
Bonesville.net
-BVL:
ECU-UAB Game Center
-Myatt:
State game now out of sight, out of
mind
-O'Brien:
Blazers give Pirates needed relief
-B-VL:
ECU-UAB Box Score
-BVL:
Conference USA Standings, Scores, Schedule
 BVL Audio:
Skip Holtz post-game remarks
From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates
smother Blazers
ECU stays in
Conference USA title hunt with rout
-ECU's
Williams seizes opportunity
-Hands-on
game for Pirate WR Bryant
-Pirates
come home
-Four
ECU alumni honored at halftime of Pirates' win over UAB
From the
New Bern Sun-Journal
-ECU
smashes UAB
Patrick
Pinkney strutted into the post-game conference room sporting a �Tough
15� shirt following East Carolina�s 41-6 win over UAB on Saturday.
Pinkney, who wears the No. 15 jersey, had a near flawless game at
quarterback in relief of starter Rob Kass.
-Williams,
backups shine
-ECU
football notebook- Lots of firsts
East Carolina demolishes UAB
Kinston Free Press
Pinkney, East Carolina rout UAB 41-6
East
Carolina's quest for a C-USA title game berth continues next Saturday at
Memphis
ecupirates.com
Pirates victorious with balanced attack
Charlotte Observer (AP)
ECU's Williams blazes a new trail
Raleigh News &
Observer
Pirates scare up win over Blazers
Washington Daily News
From the Birmingham News
-Back-to-back
Blazer blowouts
-Blazer
notebook
UAB Falls To East Carolina
uabsports.com
October 27, 2007
Pirate Gameday
Make A Difference Day
Navy Day
Anniversary - NYC Subway
Birthday - President Theodore Roosevelt (26th President)
From
Bonesville.net
-Monroe:
Kevin's Keys to the Game
WNCT:
TOT (Sonny Randle)
WNCT:
Audio Replay: Rose High 36, South Central
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Pirate Gameday
-Pirate
athletic event calendar
 ECU
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From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-A
familiar road for ECU
C-USA crown still within reach for Pirates
-Coffman
ready to return to field
Pirates on the prowl
As the Conference USA championship race
hits the home stretch, two C-USA East Division foes will meet in ECU's
homecoming game.
Raleigh News &
Observer
ECU can't afford to look past UAB
Winston Salem Journal (AP)
From the Birmingham News
-Pirates'
dual QBs presen problems for UAB
Rob Kass has
taken the bulk of the snaps at quarterback for East Carolina over the
past four games.
-Former
UAB coaches downplay significance of meeting as opponents
-BLAZER
BUZZ
UAB - East Carolina Preview
MyFox Birmingham
From the ecupirates.com
-Women's
Soccer Drops Heartbreaker at Colorado College, 2-1
-Volleyball
Falls In Houston 3-1
Watch ECU Homecoming Parade on witntv.com
witntv.com
October 26, 2007
Paint it Purple Friday
Frankenstein Friday
From
Bonesville.net
-Bradsher:
The Bradsher Beat
�
Fan experience trying for Graham
WNCT:
Pirate Insider Report
WNCT:
TOT (Kevin Monroe; Dist. 3
Candidates Forum)
From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-WRs
pose tall task for ECU
Pirates'
beleaguered secondary awaits Blazers' potent air attack
-Legislation
contains money for ECU
From the Kinston Free Press
-Taking
a number at ECU
During a
preseason practice this year, East Carolina football coach Skip Holtz
was ready to work on special teams.
-Notebook:
ECU�s Wilson feeling better after late hit
UAB (2-5) at East Carolina (4-4)
wral.com
UAB teammates Dunbar, Henderson give Blazers a dynamic
duo
New Bern Sun Journal
UAB Gears Up For Conference Visit To East Carolina
Blazers
looking for first road win of the season
uabsports.com
Lineup changes challenge line coach
Jake Seitz has started all seven games at
center for UAB this football season.
Birmingham News
Niners' Duckett taken to hospital
Dehydrated
practice-squadder Damane Duckett requires medical attention
San Francisco Chronicle (AP)
Midseason College Football Report Card
Charlotte Observer
New Fire Truck Sports ECU Purple & Gold
Just in time
for ECU's homecoming, Greenville is getting in the purple and gold
spirit. So much that the city's new fire truck now sports the Pirate
colors.
WITN TV
October 25, 2007
Saint Crispin's Day
Sourest Day
World Pasta Day
From
Bonesville.net
-Myatt:
View from the 'ville
�
Weary Pirates regroup for UAB
WNCT:
TOT (Bob Orr; At-Large Candidates Forum)
Harris hitting his stride for ECU
Redshirt
freshman has scored touchdowns in a variety of ways
Greenville Daily Reflector
From the New Bern Sun Journal
-Pirates'
attitude rebounds
Players walked off the practice field
smiling Wednesday, memories of Saturday�s defeat having fallen away like
the leaves off of the trees.
-Pirates
rejoice on your day
From the East Carolinian
-Pirates
look to regain swagger by extinguishing Blazers
ECU hopes to please homecoming crowd
-ECU's
not-so-secret weapon
Freshman Dwayne Harris is destined for
stardom
Blazers Continue Preparations For C-USA Road Contest At
East Carolina
UAB works out in damp conditions Wednesday
uabsports.com
Running back rotation remains work in
progress
UAB has played seven games and head coach
Neil Callaway still doesn't feel comfortable with his team's running
back rotation.
Birmingham News
East Carolina, in C-USA race, prepares for
UAB
Winston-Salem Journal (AP)
Week 9: UAB at East Carolina
Athlon Sports
UAB (2-5) at East Carolina (4-4)
Kansas City Star (Sports Network)
Kat Norris Named to Soccer Buzz Elite
Team of the Week
ecupirates.com
Preps:
Panthers star glad to finally be healthy
With 25 goals
scored this season, (Leah Bagonis) the East Carolina University recruit
is five shy of the Panthers' single-season record.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Jags considering options
Garrard may
miss month
jaguars.com
Jags in trouble without Garrard
Ankle sprain puts QB out for month.
Raleigh News &
Observer (AP)
October 24, 2007
United Nations Day
National Bologna Day
From
Bonesville.net
-Batten:
Football Recruiting Report
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ECU undeterred by prep star's injury
WNCT:
TOT (Beth Grant)
WNCT:
Tuesday Tailgate (Mack McCarthy,
Todd Fitch)
From
ecupirates.com
-Duncan
and Icenhower Honored With Weekly Conference USA Award
-Women's
Basketball Announces Television Schedule for 2007-08
Lady Pirates will be featured on ESPN2 for
the second straight year
-Pirate
GameDay Central
It's Homecoming on the East Carolina
University campus as the Pirates host UAB in a Conference USA clash at
Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Saturday beginning at 3:30 p.m.
Walk-on has added depth to linebacker
corps
Juan
Quintanilla became a great multi-tasker in high school, especially on
the football field.
Greenville Daily Reflector
East Carolina Pirates
Raleigh News &
Observer
From the Washington Daily News
-Pirates�
hoops � A trick or treat?
It�s that time of year again. The air gets
a little crisper, leaves begin to fade and as Halloween approaches East
Carolina basketball fans wonder whether this year�s team will be a trick
or treat.
-Pirates
look to scale back at practice
After eight straight weeks of football,
several of the East Carolina Pirates are banged up and bruised.
From the
Orlando Sentinel
-So
who's goin' bowling?
-Garrard
thrived as Jaguars' leading man
From uabsports.com
-Rain
Forces Tuesday's Football Practice Indoors
-UAB
Football Game At East Carolina To Be Televised On ABC 33/40
Look at us now- Third-year college football coaches
SportingNews.com
Recruiting- Soap opera involving A.J. Blue
East
Carolina�s recruiting class grew has grown to eight members with the
addition of defensive lineman Anthony Garner from Jordan-Matthews High
Fayetteville
Observer
October 23, 2007
Scorpio Begins
TV Talk Show Host Day
From
Bonesville.net
-Bailey:
From the Anchor Desk
� Pirates
must keep eyes on the prize
BVL Audio:
Skip Holtz Monday press luncheon
WNCT:
TOT (Denny O'Brien, Greenville
Mayor Forum)
WNCT:
Brian Bailey Show (Phil Petty)
Renewed focus
Mindful of
the critical four-game home stretch to the football season that looms
for his East Carolina team, head coach Skip Holtz gave his team until
tonight's practice to get last weekend out of its system.
Greenville Daily Reflector
Pirates get back to C-USA play vs. UAB
East Carolina
is more than ready to turn the corner and look ahead after its 34-20
loss against NC State.
New Bern Sun Journal
From the
East Carolinian
-Pirates
fail to capture 'State Championship'
-Bedlam
at Bladez
Wilson injured after �cheap shot�
East Carolina
defensive end C.J. Wilson walked gingerly into the media room following
Saturday�s 34-20 loss to N.C. State.
Washington
Daily News
East Carolina will return to conference play this
weekend
Pirates in
the thick of CUSA race with four games remaining
Winston Salem Journal (AP)
USC Gains Ground With NC Athlete
ATH Darius
Spencer (5-10 178) of Asheville, NC has been committed to East Carolina
since May. But he made an unofficial visit to USC last weekend for the
Vanderbilt game, and the Gamecocks are firmly in the running for him.
Spartanburg Herald Journal
Blazers Shift Concentration To Saturday's Matchup With
East Carolina
uabsports.com
From the
Birmingham News
-COLLEGE
BEAT
The
(Blazer's) objective this week is to forget about the lopsided loss to
Houston and prepare for Saturday's visit to East Carolina (4-4).
-Truitt
keeps plugging, despite neck pain
Jaguars QB Garrard sprains ankle, out
of game against Colts
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
David Garrard- Out at Least One Game
Rotowire
October 22, 2007
Make a Difference Day
National Mole Day
Scorpio Begins
Swallows Leave San Juan Capistrano
TV Talk Show Host Day
From
Bonesville.net
-O'Brien:
Pirate Notebook No. 324
� QB
shuffle has run its course
-BVL:
Denny O'Brien's Harris BCS Poll Ballot
-BVL:
Bowl Championship Series Standings
-BVL:
Updated C-USA Scoreboard, Standings,
Schedule
From
ecupirates.com
-Amanda
Broz's Late Goal Lifts Women's Soccer To 1-0 Shutout Over Rice
-Pirates
Rally, But Drop Thriller to Marshall 3-2
From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-An
old ghost haunts Pirates in loss to rival Wolfpack
-Freshman
Young eager to hit the court
-'Relatively
quiet' after football game, police say
-New
design innovations highlight the East Carolina Heart Institute
Wolfpack stack works wonders
The way to
stop East Carolina is to put eight in the box, pressure the quarterback
and focus on stopping Chris Johnson.
New Bern Sun Journal
NEXT OPPONENT
- UAB:
Running game a problem with, without the ball
UAB took a
step backward in Saturday night's 49-10 loss to Houston at Legion Field.
Birmingham News
From the
Florida Times Union
-Jaworski
impressed by progress of Garrard
-STAKES
ARE HIGH
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October 28, 2007
From the Raleigh News &
Observer
-Pack
gets it together
Daniel Evans
throws for 347 yards, another career high, finding Donald Bowens 11
times, to lead N.C. State to an upset victory over Virginia and its
first ACC win in a year.
-Deacs
leave Heels feeling blue
-Noles
rout Devils
Streak halts at State
Roanoke Times
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-Deacons
destroy Heels
WFU's lopsided win satisfying to team's
Tarheels
-Mountaineers
hang on to nip Paladins
From the
Durham Herald-Sun
-Grobe
had WFU ticking in a dominant victory
-Noles
get old-school win over Duke
-N.C.
State surprises Virginia
WVU controls its own destiny in Big
East race
West Virginia�s 31-3 rout of Rutgers
Saturday was the first piece in a puzzle that has suddenly put the
Mountaineers back in control of their own destiny in the race for the
Big East�s automatic berth in a BCS bowl.
Charleston (WV) Gazette
From the
Columbia (SC) State
-Vols
and tears
Late miss
spoils Gamecocks' big comeback as Vols take division lead
-Promise
keepers
Tigers
fulfill Davis� guarantee of a win
Georgia stuns Florida, 42-30
Anderson Independent
October 27, 2007
Historic streak on line for Cavaliers
Roanoke Times
No. 25 Scarlet Knights out to upset No. 6 West
Virginia
Huntington (WV) Herald-Dispatch
From the
Durham Herald-Sun
-UNC-CH
has struggled in close games as Wake has thrived
-A
hostile crowd lies in wait for the Devils
No
sense to Davis rumors
Fayetteville Observer
From the Raleigh News &
Observer
-Deacs
set standard
-Making
close count
-Pack
still hunting for ACC win
-Duke's
couldas, shouldas keep Roof on sunny side
From the
Anderson Independent
-Could
there be a two loss champion again?
-Gameday-
South Carolina at Tennessee
-Gameday-
Georgia vs. Florida
-Gameday-
Clemson at Maryland
From the
Greenville (SC) News
-Spurrier
says No. 15 Gamecocks need to relax
-Clemson
braces for final stretch
From the
Columbia (SC) State
-The
chance to dance
USC�s offense must come back to life if
the Gamecocks are to stay in SEC East title race
-Bounce
goes Wofford�s way
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-Pack
can measure its progress against Virginia
-R.I.P.,
NBA- First the Hornets and now the Bobcats have officially killed pro
basketball in North Carolina
Fox- Testaverde will start vs. Colts
Charlotte Observer
October 26, 2007
Gone in 120 seconds
BC quarterback Matt Ryan leads the Eagles
on two TD drives in 2 minutes.
Roanoke Times
BC rallies to stun Virginia Tech
Boston Globe
Ryan fashions another BC special delivery
ESPN
Emotional goodbye- FSU's Hart resigns
University, Hart reach agreement on
departure date
Tallahassee Democrat
Deal Ends Hart's Reign As FSU Athletic
Director
Tampa Tribune
Liking UNC-CH's Climb Back � But Going
With Deacs
wral.com
From the Raleigh News &
Observer
-Chowan
finds best fit in CIAA
Geography,
not race, is key factor.
-Wolfpack
solves pass rush
-Spurrier
frustrated by impotent offense
-$60
million cost for racetrack would double the record
-Bobcats
counting on Felton at point
Hornets' finale of preseason takes Paul
home
Chris Paul's
phone has been ringing this week, the calls mostly from family members.
New Orleans Times Picayune
Nix expects Vols to run ball in one-two
matchup
Columbia (SC) State
Arkansas won't be the last job where Butch
Davis' name is mentioned
Rocky Mount Telegram
Running back withdraws commitment to UNC-CH
Charlotte Observer
Transfer rule loses to fear
Greenville (SC) News
Virginia a surprise
Here�s how
important it is not to jump to an early conclusion when college football
is the subject: On Sept. 1 Virginia lost its season-opening game at
Wyoming. History tells us when you lose at Wyoming, people become
immediately suspicious about your potential, or what may remain of it.
Durham Herald Sun
October 25, 2007
Eagles soar on Ryan-Logan express
Richmond Times
Dispatch
From the Raleigh News &
Observer
-O'Brien
will have Eagle eye
Coach will watch BC, but glad he's at NCSU
-Hokies
relish ESPN stage on Thursday
-Cup
appears half full for Canes
-Stumping
for the planks
Pier by pier, man campaigns to save
fishing spots.
BC's low-key Ryan can't be overlooked any
longer
USA Today
From the
The Virginian Pilot
-New
offense helping Ryan step forward in Heisman race
-Falcons
QB Leftwich has ankle surgery
From the Durham Herald-Sun
-O'Brien
remains 'happy'
While Tom O'Brien's new team celebrates
its first win of consequence in more than a year, his old team is
preparing for an ACC showdown against Virginia Tech.
-Davis'
'plan' calls for seeing Heels through improvements
Butch Davis has said repeatedly how happy
he is to be the head coach at North Carolina. But there seem to be
plenty of people who think he might be happier at Arkansas, his alma
mater.
-This
time, Blue Devils know QB rotation by Seminoles is likely
-Canes
rattle Sabres with four-goal stampede
NC State not satisfied with first major
victory
Burlington Times
News
From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers
try out 11 potential players
-Injuries
will shift Bobcats lineup
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-Hokies'
Calling Card: Virginia Tech's defense, special teams capable of scoring
points on their own
-RELENTLESS-
Russell's energy has made him a vital cog on Deacons' defensive line
-Junior-college
standout will join Heels next year
Another has had second thoughts and has
withdrawn his commitment.
Davis tries to shoot down speculation
Wilmington Star-News
SEC�s football strength a shame and a
tribute
Anderson Independent
October 24, 2007
Baltimore mulls bowl bid
Baltimore Business
Journal
Deacons' success has aided recruiting
Winston Salem Journal
From the Raleigh News &
Observer
-UNC-CH's
Barbour agrees to deal
A suspended UNC football player facing a
misdemeanor marijuana citation could have his charge dismissed in four
months if he goes to drug education classes, pays a fine and stays out
of trouble, an Orange County prosecutor said Tuesday.
-Pack's
Yow taking chemotherapy
-Who
would have thought ...
-Caulton
Tudor hands out his marks
-NC
State Wolfpack
-Duke
Blue Devils
-Davis
denies interest in Arkansas
Contrary to a CBSSports.com blog report,
first-year North Carolina-Chapel Hill football coach Butch Davis does
not have an exit clause in his contract that would allow him to leave
penalty-free for Arkansas.
-ACC
could land two BCS bowl bids for first time
Practice Report- Mike Archer
Mike Archer spoke with the media after
Tuesday's practice and discussed the Pack's performance against ECU and
this week's game
scout.com
Spurrier- Boos were justified
South Carolina would love to forget about
Vanderbilt.
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Panthers rise as Bobcats' bad luck gets
knee-deep
Charlotte Observer
SoCon Notebook- Conference title up for
grabs
Winston Salem Journal
Riley not a secret in ACC anymore
Durham Herald-Sun
October 23, 2007
BC flying in rarified air
Roanoke Times
Tigers could use some Hokie help
Anderson Independent
From the Raleigh News &
Observer
-O'Brien:
Vermiglio 'paid a price' and will play
N.C. State
football coach Tom O�Brien said that freshman offensive tackle Jake
Vermiglio, who was ejected from the ECU game for a late hit, would face
no further disciplinary action.
-Lineup
changes aid Pack
-Heels
suspend pair
One player
cited for marijuana
Evans earns another start for Wolfpack
Charlotte Observer
From the
Fayetteville
Observer
-UVa.
game special for O�Brien
-Shoop
tries to rebuild UNC-CH's offense
From the Durham Herald-Sun
-The
Wake of success
If timing is
everything, Saturday's North Carolina-Chapel Hill at Wake Forest
football game should mean a lot.
-No
rest for the Heels
An open date
on the schedule last week gave the North Carolina-Chapel Hill football
team time to get healthy for its game at Wake Forest.
From the
Wilmington Star-News
-ACC
Fifth Quarter
-Appalachian
faces a tough row to hoe
October 22, 2007
Wolfpack Sees Hope in Setting Back
Pirates
East Carolina
has to regroup. The loss only hurt their pride, not their chances to win
the Conference USA championship
wral.com
Wolfpack Finds An Offense, Beats ECU
850 The Buzz
NC State offensive line shifts against ECU
Rocky Mount Telegram
Know when to kick 'em
N.C. State University Technician
From the Raleigh News &
Observer
-NCSU
postgame clipboard
-Postgame
observations on college football
-Despite
lawn sign, Bowden's not selling
-ACC
tells coaches to behave
Cardiac Cavs
Hampton Roads Daily Press
From the Durham Herald-Sun
-The
Prosser Award
Skip Prosser
couldn't take his customary seat at the Wake Forest table during the
ACC's annual media gathering Sunday, but the conference made an
announcement that will ensure that although Prosser is gone, he will not
be forgotten.
-Kay
Yow to drop puck for Canes
-UNC-CH,
Duke, N.C. State, in that order, picked atop the league
From the
Charlotte Observer
-Torn
ACL likely ends Morrison's season
-BLOG:
College football needs a playoff
-Tebow
has shoulder injury
From the
Greenville (SC) News
-A
mirror look at USC, Clemson
-USC
report- Spurrier hopes boos for coaches, not players
Fletcher sparks Redskins' offense in win
The Virginian Pilot
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-Moore
says Appalachian can still be playoff team
-Moore
giving Wake Forest more than it hoped for
Mr. Martinsville
Jimmie
Johnson wins his third consecutive race at Martinsville Speedway
Roanoke Times
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October 28, 2007
Oct. 27 Football Roundup
ECU, Houston, Marshall, Memphis and Tulsa
Pick Up League Wins
conferenceusa.com
From the
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-Control
of C-USA East on line tonight
Regardless
the outcome of tonight's Conference USA football game between Southern
Miss and UCF, the Golden Eagles still will have three C-USA games left
and the Knights four.
-Keys
for Southern Miss
-Look
out for...
Seeking the path of least resistance
The Conference USA game between Southern
Miss and Central Florida on ESPN tonight at 7 will not determine the
East Division title, but the loser's path to the league's championship
game becomes much more difficult.
Mobile Register
Golden Eagles hoping for another title bid
Riding a two-game winning streak, Southern
Miss looks to take a step closer to back-to-back Eastern Division
championships in Conference USA when Central Florida invades M.M.
Roberts Stadium tonight at 7 (CT).
Biloxi Sun Herald
From the
Hattiesburg American
-UCF
poses big threat to Eagles
-Eagle
Sumrall adjusts well to cornerback
-USM
winds up fall baseball
From the
Orlando Sentinel
-Tonight
pivotal, UCF coach says
-UCF
at Southern Miss
Knights need to build momentum in C-USA
Florida Sun-Sentinel
Tigers' passing attack sets up fourth-quarter rally
over Tulane
All of a sudden, this University of
Memphis football team is beginning to believe in itself. It's also
beginning to get some breaks.
Memphis Commercial Appeal
From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Memphis
finds holes in TU's defense
-Fort�'s
showings bittersweet
From the
Dallas Morning News
-Goal-line
futility bites SMU
SMU's short-yardage failings have
unfortunately become a recurring theme in coach Phil Bennett's tenure.
-One
slip mars Hurst's effort
-Mustangs'
Loss puts focus on Bennett
Stand and deliver
Tulsa began with "The Stand." It followed
that with "The Drive."
Tulsa World
Defensive standout Brinkley, UH hold
back UTEP
Houston Chronicle
From the
El Paso Times
-UTEP
loses second game in a row
The UTEP football team is far better this
year than it was supposed to be.
-Small
crowd sees classic
There are always stories within stories in
the mini-dramas that are football games. This is a story of what nearly
15,000 people missed on a beautiful but breezy Saturday night in the Sun
Bowl.
-Miner
notes- UTEP kicker ties record for longest field goal
From the
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Thundering
Herd claims first win, 34-21 over Rice
-Solid
beginning leads to joyous end
From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Morris,
Marshall run past Rice
-Herd
defense gets a break � thanks to the MU offense
October 27, 2007
CONFERENCE USA PREVIEW
Birmingham News
UH bid for C-USA title faces test at
UTEP
Houston Chronicle
From the El Paso Times
-Miner
notes- Geography makes matchup unique
Geography makes this matchup a unique one:
This should be obvious, but the UTEP-Houston matchup has a unique
distinction in NCAA college football: No two football programs in the
same state that play each other are further apart.
-Miners
get focused on task at hand
-Game
Preview
Marshall favored over visiting Rice
Beckley (WV) Register-Herald
Homecoming a time to get a win
Huntington (WV) Herald-Dispatch
From the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Owl
junior among best receivers in conference
-Snyder
says struggling Marshall can't look past anyone
From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-One
for the alums?
-Rice-Marshall
capsule
SMU-Tulsa preview
Dallas Morning News
Graham's goals are still possible
Tulsa World
From the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Hankins
just looking for consistency
As University of Memphis quarterback
Martin Hankins embarks upon the final five regular-season games of his
college football career, he'll be seeking something that has eluded him
since transferring from nearby 1-AA Southeastern Louisiana.
-Pssssssssst:
Tigers take floor today
TULANE INSIDER
New Orleans Times Picayune
This one could be a smash
A sprained ankle kept Southern Miss
defensive tackle Sean Merrill on the sideline when the Golden Eagles
visited UCF in Orlando last fall.
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
USM young, yet optimistic about season
Southern Miss head men's basketball coach
Larry Eustachy thinks his team is young.
Hattiesburg American
October 26, 2007
From the
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-UCF
bulldozer Smith big concern for USM
-Notebook-
Ellis takes over as punt returner
From the
Orlando Sentinel
-O'Leary
readies team for spotlight
World Series
or no World Series, UCF Coach George O'Leary doesn't want his team to
overlook the opportunity it has playing on national television Sunday.
-Showcasing
their skill
UCF willing
to play non-Saturday games
Miners brace for Cougar offense
El Paso Times
Marshall catches a break
Rotating
schedule allows Herd to avoid Tulane�s Forte
Charleston (WV)
Gazette
Marshall WR tries to forget bad play
Charleston (WV) Daily
Mail
Marshall punter Biagi back from spring knee injury
Beckley (WV)
Register Herald
Rice�s Jarett Dillard steady hand for Owls
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Leg injury will keep Muse out against Tulsa
SMU's
defense, already devastated by injuries, has more bad news.
Dallas Morning News
Tulsa's Paul Smith Named 2007 NFF National
Scholar-Athlete
ConferenceUSA.com
From the
College Football News
-Previews
and Predictions for the Week 9 C-USA Games
-Previews
and Predictions for the Week 9 Confeference USA Games, Part 2
Renovations start with work on Finch Center
When coach John Calipari agreed to a new
contract extension with the University of Memphis last April, a raise to
$1.8million in annual salary was only part of the package. A crucial but
unpublicized component of the deal was that Memphis raise money to
update its basketball offices and practice facility.
Memphis Commercial Appeal
TULANE NOTES
Memphis
assistant has ties to Tulane
New Orleans Times Picayune
October 25, 2007
From the
Hattiesburg American
-C-USA
race starts to heat up
The picture should become much clearer
this weekend as to which football teams will be battling down the
stretch for bids to the Conference USA championship game on Dec. 1.
-Freshman
Lino out for season
Southern Miss men's basketball coach Larry
Eustachy lost one of his key newcomers for the season with less than two
weeks remaining before the first exhibition game
Defense is a dirty word in Conference USA
Charleston (WV) Daily
Mail
Conference USA Notebook - Football
Athlon Sports
From
ConferenceUSA.com
-Memphis'
Douglas-Roberts Named to Wooden Award Preseason List
-Oct.
24 Men's Golf Notebook
-C-USA
Cross Country Championships Set For Saturday
-Oct.
24 Women's Golf Notebook
-Daily
Cougar Football Practice Report
-Tulane's
Matt Fort� Named To Heisman Trophy Watchlist By CSTV.com
-Rainy,
Cold Weather Moves Southern Miss Practice to Game Field, Wednesday, as
Prep Work Continues for UCF
Price hopes for big crowd against Houston
El Paso Times
Houston (4-3) at Texas-El Paso (4-3)
Kansas City Star (Sports Network)
UH free safety Schwartz still packs a big punch
Houston Chronicle
Hurricane pulling for Houston
University of Tulsa football fans might
consider stockpiling red pompons so they can cheer on the Houston
Cougars on Saturday night.
Tulsa World
Rice�s Dillard has a jump on the
competition
Charleston (WV)
Gazette
From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Edmonson
becomes another target for Morris
-Decimated
defense a contributor to Rice's woes
USM shuffles defense to prepare for Knights
Mobile Register
From the
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-UCF
return men pose challenge
-USM
football- Center stage
O'Leary likes O-line rotation
Orlando Sentinel
Tigers lose another LB to injuries
Memphis Commercial Appeal
October 24, 2007
Grandmother helps UAB's Sanders carry
on after mother was killed in Detroit home
Birmingham News
Conference USA preview: Just one horse out of 12 teams
College Football
News
From
ConferenceUSA.com
-C-USA
Cross Country Championships Set For Saturday
-Golden
Eagles Start Work for C-USA East Rival UCF
-Oct.
23 Women's Soccer Notebook
From the El Paso Times
-Miners
set to take on resurgent Houston
-Miners
begin practice for showdown with Cougars
Eagles will miss Johnson
Hattiesburg American
From the
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-Forte
rolling with the Wave
-Eagles
switch up defensive staff
-USM
Football- Bower sticking with Reaves for time being
-Southern
Miss makes gains with passing game
Dawson's ties to MU still run deep
MU The Parthenon
Herd has short window to prepare for
Rice
Charleston (WV) Daily
Mail
From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Marshall
finally healthy as Owls loom
-Snyder's
mood has been consistent
From the
Charleston (WV)
Gazette
-MU�s
Snyder sees bright future ahead
-A
Classic reason to get CSTV
UH NOTEBOOK
Houston Chronicle
From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-West
proud of way Tigers bounce back
-U
of M forward Niles didn't stick to diet or workouts over the summer
SMU's bowl dreams all but dashed
Dallas Morning News
From the
Tulsa World
-Win
now
TULSA'S LOSS
at Central Florida has left the Golden Hurricane with no room for error.
-Mustangs
struggling mightily
-TU
Notebook- Duncan likely out for season
From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Tulane
gets creative
Tulane Coach
Bob Toledo isn't leaving anything to chance.
-TULANE
NOTES
Wave tries to
get word out on Fort�
October 23, 2007
Conference USA conference roundup,
standings, player and game of the week
College Football
News
With offense clicking, Bower, Southern
Miss, turn attention to Central Florida
Biloxi Sun Herald (AP)
O'Leary looking for quality leaders
Orlando Sentinel
WR Johnson not easy to replace
Southern Miss
coach Jeff Bower offered some immediate thoughts on how the Golden
Eagles expected to adjust to the loss of leading receiver Chris Johnson.
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
USM's Fletcher stood out in win over Marshall
Biloxi Sun Herald
Marshall questions momentum-killing call
Charleston (WV) Daily
Mail
Snyder credits Southern Miss �D�
Beckley Register
Herald
Big plays propel Eagles to victory
Hattiesburg American
From the Huntington Herald Dispatch
-Owls,
Herd teams on similar paths
-Marshall
still searching
-Herd
punters put their best foot forward
From the El Paso Times
-Back
to business
-UTEP
continues to hit milestones
Road doesn't get easier for struggling SMU
defense
The Mustangs
have allowed a 600-yard passer, a 300-yard receiver and a 300-yard
rusher this season. Saturday, they play at Tulsa, the No. 3 offense in
the country, with 545.14 yards per game.
Dallas Morning News
Injuries stunting growth of Owls defense
Houston Chronicle
From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Doss
rejuvenates season with big game against Rice
-Low-key
Dorsey shows much improvement
C-USA Football Notebook
Six
Conference USA Football contests are on the schedule this weekend, with
two regional and two national telecasts to be featured. Action kicks off
on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. CST with three games taking place Weekend play
wraps up on Sunday with an East Division showdown between UCF and
Southern Miss in Hattiesburg at 7:00 p.m. CST on ESPN.
ConferenceUSA.com
Win now
TULSA'S LOSS
at Central Florida has left the Golden Hurricane with no room for error.
Tulsa World
October 22, 2007
From
ConferenceUSA.com
-Tulane's
Matt Forte' Named Walter Camp Offensive Player of the Week
-Fletcher's
Trio of Scores Gives Southern Miss a Win at Marshall
Herd loses 33-24 to Southern Miss
Huntington
Herald-Dispatch
From the
Charleston (WV)
Gazette
-First-quarter
horror show continues for MU
-Oh-for-seven
-Jones
stresses defensive intensity in MU scrimmage
Fletcher outruns the Herd
Biloxi Sun Herald
Fletcher leads Southern Miss past Marshall
Bluefield Daily
Telegraph
From the
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-Football-
Southern Miss vs. Central Florida
This is a
huge East Division game. A win by USM gives the Golden Eagles victories
over two of the East's top contenders. A loss by UCF all but dooms its
divisional hopes, thanks to an earlier loss to East Carolina.
-USM
football- Wrangled Herd
Fletcher
scores 3 touchdowns as USM holds off Marshall
-Putting
football games in perspective ...
-Football-
Magee hauls in 1st TD, races into record book
-Football-
Reaves delivers big-time
-Football-
Eagles lose standout senior WR Johnson due to broken arm
Marshall Falls To Southern Miss, 33-24
goherd.com
Big victory renews UCF's hopes
For most of
the week leading up to UCF's pivotal Conference USA showdown with Tulsa
Saturday, there was a sort of uneasiness surrounding the Knights'
football team: the kind of nervousness a waiter has when he is trying to
balance an armful of dishes.
Orlando Sentinel
From the
El Paso Times
-Miners
at the break- Midseason report
-Miners
go to work on securing football
-Miner
notes- Thomas is new national scoring leader
Cougars control destiny in C-USA West race
Cougars'
stretch includes road games against West contenders UTEP, Tulsa
Houston Chronicle
Offense pressured
Tulsa's
high-powered offense came screeching to a halt on Saturday night.
Tulsa World
Tigers ready for zone
Memphis Commercial
Appeal
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