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January
20, 2008
Aquarius Begins
World Religion Day
BVL:
Pirates' big comeback falters
Bonesville.net
Pirates Fall in Final Moments to UCF
Legan hit six 3-pointers and scored 20
points and Sam Hinnant added 13 points for East Carolina, which had won
three straight at home.
ecupirates.com
From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Taylor-made
win for UCF
Knights' guard pours in 32 to ruin ECU
comeback
-ECU
women still looking to snap skid
-Pirate
football team brings tropical theme
ECU not so hot on Hawaiian night
New Bern Sun Journal
East Carolina's rally cut short by UCF
Kinston Free Press
Jermaine Taylor lifts UCF with career high against ECU
Orlando Sentinel
Knights stop Pirates
UCF snaps ECU's
three-game home-court winning streak
Raleigh News & Observer (AP)
January
19, 2008
Ashura: Tenth Day (Islamic)
Tin Can Day
Birthday - Edgar Allen Poe
Birthday - General Robert E. Lee
Confederate Heroes Day (Texas)
 Talk FM:
TOT (Robert Pittinger)
Bonesville.net
From
ecupirates.com
-Men's
Basketball Looks For Fourth Straight Home Win Against UCF
-SMU
Outlasts ECU In OT, 73-68
From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Knights
up next for ECU men
-SMU
edges Pirates in OT
SMU women's strong finish stops pesky
Pirates
Dallas Morning News (AP)
January
18, 2008
Pooh Day
Anniversary - Lewis & Clark Expedition Commission
Lee-Jackson Day (Virginia)
Talk FM:
TOT (Gary Dean)
Bonesville.net
From ecupirates.com
-Softball
Tabbed Second In C-USA Preseason Coaches' Poll
-ECU
Announces Baseball's Annual Meet the Pirates
East Carolina University baseball
fans will get their first chance to meet the 2008 Pirates up close and
personal on Saturday, February 16, as ECU hosts its eighth annual "Meet
the Pirates" luncheon.
From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Spivey
shoots way into starting lineup
Shying away from the spotlight
comes naturally for East Carolina freshman Allison Spivey.
-West
entertains Hot Stove crowd
From the
Kinston Free Press
-Fifteen
minutes and change
-Hinnant,
Pirates surge past Marshall
Clutch Pirates pick up crucial win
The East Carolinian
Late Pirate charge dooms MU
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Running backs abound in this draft
The only senior running back who
figures to go in the first round is Chris Johnson, of East Carolina.
Philadelphia Daily News
Best of the best- WDN All-Area Football
team
Washington (NC) Daily News
CFN's 2008
No. 51 to 75
College Football News
January
17, 2008
Get to Know Your Customer Day
Judgment Day
Kid Inventor's Day
St. Anthony's Day (Christian)
Anniversary - PGA of America
Birthday - Benjamin Franklin (statesman)
From
Bonesville.net
-Myatt:
View from the 'ville
�
Milestone start within reach vs. UCF
-BVL:
Hinnant, Pirates overtake Herd
Talk FM:
TOT (Lewis Pate)
Pirates Trample Herd, 75-62
Sam Hinnant had six 3-pointers, one
a four-point play, as East Carolina overcame an eight-point deficit in
the second half to defeat Marshall 75-62 on Wednesday night.
ecupirates.com
East Carolina tops Marshall
New Bern Sun Journal
Pirates saddle Herd
ECU wins first C-USA game of the
season
Greenville Daily Reflector
Second-Half ECU Run Does In Herd Men in Greenville, MU
Falls 75-62
herdzone.com
From the
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Pirates
trample Herd, 75-62
East Carolina knocked off Marshall,
75-62, in a Conference USA men's basketball game Wednesday night at
Minges Coliseum in Greenville, N.C.
-Herd
lineup to change with ECU loss
Herd can�t hold lead in loss to ECU
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Hinnant, Pirates overcome Marshall
Beckley (WV) Register-Herald (AP)
Clark thinks mindset can be changed
Bruce Clark got some inside
information about the football coaching job at Boiling Springs High
School recently. His youngest son, Josh, was on an official visit
to East Carolina University and the Clarks spoke with former Bulldogs
quarterback Phil Petty, now a coach at ECU, about the job.
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
January
16, 2008
Appreciate a Dragon Day
National Nothing Day
Religious Freedom Day
From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU
men face Herd at Minges
There will be no more week-long
breaks for East Carolina's men's basketball team this season.
-Recruiting
winds down for Pirates
Nine of East Carolina's 18 guests
last weekend reaffirmed their plans to attend the university next fall
and play football.
-Hoops
to return to Pitt Community College
Marshall visits for C-USA home opener
East Carolina�s basketball players have seen
the best. Now they start with the rest.
Kinston Free Press
Expect a different type of game against
ECU
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Marshall looks to bounce back at ECU
Beckley Register-Herald
Herd visits ECU after lopsided loss to
Memphis
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Recruiting- Jones fails to meet admission requirements
Fayetteville Observer
David Garrard bandwagon?
Florida Times-Union
January
15, 2008
Humanitarian Day
Birthday - Martin Luther King, Jr.�s Birthday (actual)
From Bonesville.net
-Bailey:
From the Anchor Desk
� Week
of opportunity for Pirate hoops
-Batten:
Football Recruiting Report
�
Waiting game pays off for Brown
Talk FM:
Brian Bailey (Hot Stove League
baseball talk)
Talk FM:
TOT (Walter Jones, Barlow Hergett)
Hawaii Bowl Champions To Be Honored At
Halftime Of Men's Basketball Game
ecupirates.com
Conference USA turning into Memphis and
the 11 dwarfs
While some college teams seem to
have good seasons every year, few, if any, men's basketball programs
dominate their conference like Memphis does Conference USA.
Greenville Daily Reflector
Eskridge given ECU's Blackbeard Award
Shelby Star
Johnson &
Hartman: 2007-08 All-Bowl Team
College Football News
Wilmington lineman picks ECU
Fayetteville Observer
It's Good! ECU Kicker's Nervewracking
Season
WGHP
Injuries take toll on staff
Sophomore Jonathan Ratledge, who
sat out last season after playing 10 games in 2006, has transferred to
East Carolina.
Columbia (SC) The State
Preps- Coach McBride often scores big with
recruiters
Philadelphia Inquirer
Focused on the future
Garrard will likely become the
highest-paid player in team history.
Florida Times Union
January
14, 2008
National Clean Off Your Desk Day
Organize Your Home Day
Ratification Day
Dress Up Your Pet Day
O'Brien:
Pirate Notebook No. 333
� Repeat
in �08 could be tough
Bonesville.net
Johnson patiently waits
NFL shot expected for runner
Greenville Daily Reflector
Crowder Doesn't Make ECU Visit
Spartanburg Herald Journal
All Central-Florida football team
OL Clayton Berry made state
North-South game and is considering East Carolina, Iowa State, New
Mexico State
Orlando Sentinel
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January
20, 2008
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Terps'
poise leaves Tar Heels at a loss
-Grant
steals one for the Pack
-Devils
play sharper, harder
From the Columbia
(SC) State
-WHO�S
NEXT?
-Recruiting
always an inexact science
-Tigers
gift-wrap big loss
Maryland�s Williams has winning plan
Greensboro News-Record
January
19, 2008
From the Charlotte Observer
-UNCC
board told to set football sights high
UNCC should strive to compete with teams
like Wake and NC State, UNC Chapel Hill and East Carolina University
-Odom
is one of the good guys
-Comment
by Lowe may be against rules
-49ers
hit the road, hope win follows
Odom nears the end
Greensboro News-Record
Odom will hang it up at end of the season
Winston Salem Journal
Odom leaves �on my own terms�
Columbia (SC) State
Wolfpack still hunting for answers after
woeful 4-game stretch
Fayetteville Observer
Manchin, WVU brass deny �smear campaign�
Charleston (WV) Gazette
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Dean
Smith has problems after surgery
-A
Triangle triple-header
From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Tigers
coming to town for payback
-Canes
get much needed victory over Oilers
January
18, 2008
From the
Hampton Roads (VA) Daily Press
-Ore
returning to Tech
Virginia Tech tailback Branden Ore withdrew
from the NFL draft Thursday and will return to the Hokies for his senior
season.
-U.Va.
starting QB not enrolled now
Jameel Sewell is one of four football
players not in spring classes.
Rodriguez says allegations 'simply not
true'
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Rod- �I wanted to take the high road�
Charleston (WV) Gazette
From the
Beckley Register-Herald
-Rodriguez
used WVU cell phone to recruit for Michigan
-Coach
says fallout over departure is �ridiculous�
-Rodriguez
says he talked with W.Va. governor about departure
Odom set to retire
Charleston (SC) Post Courier
From the
Columbia (SC) State
-Odom
to quit after season
-Good
man, bad ending
Odom�s integrity should overshadow any
shortfalls of his tenure at USC
-Clay
leaves Tigers
Linebacker returns home to continue healing
after death of sister in 2006 accident
From the
Greenville (SC) News
-Odom
on way out at USC
-Work
ethic pleases Spurrier
-Recovery
the key for USC in 2008
Injury part blessing for Pitt's Cook
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Dement, Rompola honeymoon includes lots of phone
calls, airline miles
espn.com
Soul add two to coaching staff
The Soul yesterday added Mickey
Mays and Jerry Odom to head coach Bret Munsey's staff. Odom was
defensive coordinator at East Carolina University from 2003 through 2005
Philadelphia
Inquirer
Cutcliffe proud of Manning
Durham Herald-Sun
Nobody predicted Pack perfection, but a
down right collapse is crazy
Rocky Mount Telegram
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Costner
mired in scoring slump
-Canes
lose fourth in a row
ACC's muscle a bit atrophied
League, once one of the deepest in the
nation, has gotten top-heavy
Wilmington Star-News
CIAA looks to stay in city through 2011
Charlotte Observer
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-Staying
Away- Move to coliseum, annex has hurt Rams' attendance
-Apps
mow down Mocs
Visit Weekend #2 Is Here
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Senior Bowl gets new look
Mobile (AL) Register-Press
January
17, 2008
From the
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Cell
phone records could be at heart of lawsuit
Two calls were made to Michigan recruits the same day Rodriguez
announced intentions to resign at WVU
-WVU
looking into what impact missing files could have on lawsuit
From the
Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Rodriguez
wants suit moved to federal court
-Rodriguez�s
selfish acts may be his downfall
Ore going pro
Hampton Roads Daily Press
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-Heels
feeling lucky
Green hits free throw, gives UNC 83-82 win
over Georgia Tech
-Mountaineers
eye 1st-place Mocs
-Young
Wake Forest learns lesson
From the
Durham Herald-Sun
-Upperclassmen
step up for Devils
-NCCU
drops a tough one
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Heels
push back in bruising victory
-Devils
survive tussle
-Rivers
defends jawing
Philip Rivers' mouth seems to be making as
much news as his injured right knee.
The Wolfpack's forgotten pieces
Fayetteville Observer
Hokies give Cavaliers the slip
The Virginian Pilot
Gamecocks knock off Razorbacks
Greenville (SC) News
Competition lies in SEC
Typically, history repeats itself. When it comes to football, the ACC
has had little chance of holding a candle to the big, bad SEC.
Anderson Independent
From the Charlotte Observer
-Niners
move to head of A-10 with victory
-Wallace,
Bobcats rally to beat Magic
-Q&A
with the boss
Panthers Owner addresses Fox, Hurney issues
Seniors Kuljanin, Fountain accept
challenge to down Tigers
Wilmington Star-News
Major Applewhite departs for Texas leaving
Nick Saban with opening on Alabama staff
Birmingham News
January
16, 2008
From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Shred-gate
adds to WVU soap opera
-WVU
launches probe on missing files
Harris does about-face
Tech cornerback Macho Harris decides not to enter the NFL Draft.
Roanoke Times
From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Tigers
have all the fun in romp over Pack
-Titans
dismiss Chow
Former NCSU assistant had been with team for
3 years.
-Junior
adjusting to new ride
Clemson routs Wolfpack
Anderson Independent
Eagles douse Flames
Rock Hill Herald
Cold streak turns hot
Bobcats reverse recent course, beat quality
teams
Charlotte Observer
From the
Durham Herald-Sun
-Cutcliffe
begins to fill Duke's need for speed with recruit
-Noles
have done well vs. Devils
-NCCU
stays home to face Coppin State
-Duke
Prosecutor Files for Bankruptcy
Tech-U.Va. tilt's lack of fanfare shows
ACC needs hoops upgrade
The Virginian Pilot
Virginia vs. Virginia Tech- Who's got
next?
Hampton Roads Daily Press
Gamecocks skid into SEC play
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Analysts feel USC can close with strong
class
Greenville (SC) News
Terps outlast Deacs
Winston Salem Journal
January
15, 2008
Standing up for the little guy? What if there isn't one?
sportsline.com
2007's Over & Underachieving Teams
College Football News
From the
Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Football
player files missing
Fingers point to Rodriguez
-Johnson
set to become O-line coach
-Can't
fault Slaton for leaving
Ex-coach says Tech's Ore will explore
NFL draft
The Virginian Pilot
From the
Raleigh News & Observer
-Cash,
apology settle UNC-CH soccer suit
Other colleges 'are looking at this
case'
-Pack
coach keeps it positive
From the
Anderson Independent
-Tigers
ready for tough, physical Wolfpack
-Keeping
guys in school is a great program builder
ACC season hardly worth the long wait
Greensboro News-Record
JMU- IA Isn't In Plans
Harrisonburg Daily News Record
Peele not stressing over Eagles' loss to
High Point
Rock Hill (SC) Herald
Williams back for second talk with
Redskins
Wilmington Star-News
January
14, 2008
Slaton to enter NFL Draft
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
From the
Greenville (SC) News
-Tigers
survive a bumpy ride
-Recruits
descend on Clemson
Byrd becomes 19th to commit to USC
Columbia (SC) State
ACC play energizes Devils
Raleigh News & Observer
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-Many
NASCAR teams have new looks for '08 Cup season
-Road
not very kind to young Deacons
-Reddick,
star linebacker from New Bern, will play for UNC-CH
East Carolina was the other school
in Reddick�s decision but he was also offered scholarships by N.C.
State, Alabama, Virginia, Virginia Tech and South Carolina.
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January
20, 2008
From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-U
of M slams Southern Miss on way to the apex of college basketball
-It's
going to be a Blue Monday for the 'little team in Memphis'
The cheer started
with two minutes left, loud and exultant and certain. 'We're No. 1!
'We're No. 1! 'We're No. 1!' And they are, too. Or will be when the AP
poll is released Monday.
From the
Jackson Clarion Ledger
-Stating
case for No. 1
The University of Memphis basketball team
took the FedEx Forum court Saturday night to play Southern Miss, just a
win away from a chance at being the No.1 team in the nation.
-Kaufman
in charge of special teams
Tigers wallop Eagles
Hattiesburg American
Herd holds off UAB
Huntington Herald Dispatch
UAB basketball drops first C-USA game
Birmingham News
From the
Dallas Morning News
-Faith
a big part of June Jones' formula
SMU football coach gets his players to
believe in system first
-Tulsa's
last-second shot sinks SMU men
From the
Houston Chronicle
-Tulane
trips Rice 61-56 in New Orleans
-UH
goes to 2-0 in C-USA with win over UTEP
Cougars wear down Miners
El Paso Times
TU's storybook victory
Tulsa World
Men's Basketball Notebook
conferenceusa.com
January
19, 2008
From the Birmingham News
-Depth
is still a strength for UAB despite some key personnel losses.
-UAB's
Callaway says lack of local football players on commitment list because
of recruiting of junior college players
Herd tries to right the ship tonight
Beckley Register-Herald
Humphrey to sit out Marshall game
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
MU's Humphreys move to forward right call
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Virginia receiver commits to Marshall
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Wyatt named associate head coach, Kaufman
special teams coordinator
Hattiesburg American
Former UH coach Lewis in good spirits
after hip surgery
Houston Chronicle
From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Tigers
aware of Eagles' dangers
-JUCO
transfer visiting Tigers
Unbeaten Memphis next for USM
Biloxi Sun Herald
Can USM beat Memphis?
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
From the
Tulsa World
-OT
losses haunt Tulsa
Doug Wojcik and Matt Doherty have spent
recent days not only coaching their respective college basketball teams'
skills. They've been working with their psyches.
-Smith
at scouts' mercy
SMU men seek to end four-game losing streak
Dallas Morning News
Green Wave's Gomez strikes right chord
New Orleans Times Picayune
Houston to host Miners in C-USA
shootout
El Paso Times
January
18, 2008
From the
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Marshall
football narrows recruiting focus
Armed with offensive experience and depth,
Marshall University football clearly is narrowing its remaining
recruiting focus on the other side of the line.
-Marshall
welcomes top prospects
-Herd
looks for turnaround against UAB
Herd wants to be like Memphis
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Winning
helps FedExForum grow on Tigers fans
-West:
Recruiting will heat up soon
-Memphis
gets in line for linebacker Holloway
-Architect
of Tigers' offense out of job
FEDORA REVS UP RECRUITING
Biloxi Sun Herald
Kosciusko's Presley likes what Fedora is
preaching
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Blazers upend Eagles
Hattiesburg American
From the
New Orleans Times Picayune
-Green
Wave defensive coordinator leaves team
-Wave's
Dickerson standing 'on solid ground'
Knights' assistant Kelly on list for South
Alabama job?
Orlando Sentinel
TU's problems can be easily solved
Tulsa World
UTEP, Houston to Square Off in Nationally
Televised Game
UTEP Athletics
CSTV's Gillen likes what he sees in UTEP,
C-USA
El Paso Times
January
17, 2008
No. 2 Memphis forces 29 turnovers in 77-50 rout of
Rice
Memphis Commercial Appeal
35 and counting
Memphis extends winning streak by routing
Rice.
Raleigh News & Observer (AP)
From the
Dallas Morning News
-New
SMU football coach hits ground running
Squeezing in an appointment with new SMU
football coach June Jones is tricky. "It's good to be busy," he said
Wednesday from his still mostly bare-bones office.
-SMU's
C-USA losing streak continues, 99-71
UAB
lands Johnson QB
Birmingham News
From the
Houston Chronicle
-Undefeated
Memphis too much for Rice
-Dowell's
21 points lead UH past SMU
From Hula to Houston- Bernie Morris
impresses players, coaches
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
From the
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-Trip
to Memphis looms for Golden Eagles
-Golden
Eagles struggle to get out of nest - again
USM slide continues against UAB
Biloxi Sun Herald
From the
Hattiesburg American
-Fedora
visits Kosciusko star
-Southern
Miss names Kaufman as defensive line coach
Gomez powers Wave past Tulsa
New Orleans Times Picayune
Knights enjoying another attendance jump
early in 2007-08
Orlando Sentinel
From the
Tulsa World
-Hurricane
blows it
-Hurricane's
2008 football slate is official
Arkansas game on Nov. 1 replaces season
opener at Texas Tech.
-Tulsa
releases 2008 football schedule
-Wojcik
could be singing the blues
Houston Tops C-USA Preseason Softball
Coaches' Poll
The Cougars were a unanimous choice earning
81 points to claim the honor. East Carolina, the 2007 regular season and
tournament runner-up, garnered 62 points to grab the second place spot,
followed by UCF (57) in third and Tulsa in fourth (51).
conferenceusa.com
January
16, 2008
Calipari- C-USA is headed in the right
direction
El Paso Times
Former SMU coach to interview for
Marshall defensive coordinator
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Marshall has seven football players enroll
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Marshall gets commitment from receiver
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Wait is finally over for UAB's Channing
Toney
Birmingham News
From the Dallas Morning News
-SMU's
Doherty vows to be more positive
-Georgia
Tech transfer practices with Mustangs
From the
Houston Chronicle
-Injury-riddled
Rice gets boost from three walk-ons
-UH
legend Lewis to undergo hip, shoulder surgery
From the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Rice
still playing, but where?
-Tigers-Owls
preview
Tulane slips in C-USA play
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Green Wave eager to regain early form
New Orleans Times Picayune
Where did all the fans go?
TU struggles to increase attendance as team
works to win
Tulsa World
Ray Guy among 17 in Hall vote
Former Southern Miss punter Ray Guy was
again named one of the 17 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame on
Monday.
Biloxi Sun Herald
January
15, 2008
Commitment to defense gives Tigers shot at all-time
record
Memphis Commercial Appeal
From
conferenceusa.com
-Men's
Basketball Notebook
-Women's
Basketball Notebook
Sharpe is academically ineligible, out
for season
Birmingham News
SMU's Roberts won't play Wednesday
Dallas Morning News
Grieving Eustachy will return today
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Will Golden Eagles finish above .500?
Hattiesburg American
Rice's Del Conte is getting his field
of dreams
State-of-the-art surface, drainage
system on horizon
Houston Chronicle
From the
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Snyder
looks to hire experience
Thundering Herd head football coach
Mark Snyder has spoken with Phil Bennett, who spent the past six seasons
as SMU's head coach. On Monday, former Cincinnati head coach Rick Minter
interviewed with Snyder on Marshall's campus.
-Marshall
fans did not forget John Taft
-Marshall
players shine in Hula Bowl
January
14, 2008
USM coach Eustachy's mother passes away
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Around Conference USA - Basketball
USA Today
From
conferenceusa.com
-Men's
Basketball Weekend Round-Up
-Women's
Basketball Roundup
Herd looks for quick recovery
"We have East Carolina on
Wednesday. We have to regroup."
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Memphis fans now feel 'stuck'
AS I STARED up at the green-clad
humanity assembled at Cam Henderson Center, I was reminded of the day
Marshall fans grumbled about being �stuck� in the Southern Conference.
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Rose, Dozier deliver on road
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Freshman big man gets in shape
El Paso Times
SMU's Rompola claims 300th win
The SMU women's basketball team
played Sunday for a milestone and a memory. The Mustangs defeated
Southern Miss, 85-72, at Moody Coliseum for coach Rhonda Rompola's 300th
career win, making her SMU's all-time winningest basketball coach
Dallas Morning News
From the Orlando Sentinel
-Boston
College completes Knights 2008 non-conference slate
-Skladany
departs, Huxtable promoted to defensive coordinator
Green Wave adds four commitments
With baseball season more than five
weeks away, it was left to Tulane football to strike the Green Wave's
first grand slam of the year.
New Orleans Times Picayune
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