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February 10, 2008
Grammy Awards
Man Day
Plimsoll Day
World Marriage Day
Thundering Herd tramples Pirates
Bonesville.net
From ecupirates.com
-Lady
Pirates Face UTEP on ESPN2
The East Carolina women's basketball squad will look to stop UTEP from
moving to 10-0 in Conference USA action as the two teams square off at
2:00 p.m.
-Kee
Picks Up Career Win 500, Softball Wins Two
-Pirate
Tennis Rolls Past Charleston Southern 6-1
-East
Carolina Falls To Marshall
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU
women take on Miners today
-Herd
hammers Pirates, 83-49
Marshall took East Carolina to boarding school Saturday.
-Pirate
hockey finishes perfect at home
Wilkerson Fuels Herd's 34-Point Victory
Over East Carolina
herdzone.com
Marshall crushes East Carolina, 83-49
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
From the
Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Herd
turns it around on Pirates
Wilkerson leads Marshall's reversal of fortunes vs. ECU
-Marshall
Wil-led to blowout
Wilkerson leads MU's rout of ECU
Beckley Register-Herald
UTEP Women's Basketball Notes / ECU
utepathletics.com
Miners set to put win streak on line today
For a team that routinely entertains on the court, the UTEP women's
basketball team can be hard to read off of it.
El Paso Times
February 9, 2008
Anniversary - Beatles's Appearance Ed Sullivan Show
Birthday - President William Henry Harrison (9th President)
 Talk FM:
TOT (Dick Collins, Don Parrott)
Bonesville.net
From ecupirates.com
-Pirates
Split To Open Season, Carolina Classic
-Men's
Basketball Heads To Marshall Looking For First C-USA Road Win
East Carolina will travel to Huntington, W.Va. this weekend for a
Conference USA game against Marshall. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. at
the Cam Henderson Center. The game will be televised on CSTV.
From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Healthy
Herd up next for ECU
When East Carolina beat Marshall in Greenville on Jan. 16, Thundering
Herd standout Markel Humphrey was playing with a stress fracture in his
heel and scored just nine points while committing six turnovers
-ECU
plan- Brody School of Medicine to expand
-Former
ECU professor puts student information online
Herd looking to avenge loss today
With Donnie Jones back on the sideline, Marshall gets its first shot at
revenge today when it hosts East Carolina. Tip-off will be 2 p.m. at the
Cam Henderson Center in Huntington.
Beckley Register-Herald
Herd Men Return Home to Face East Carolina
in CSTV Matchup
herdzone.com
From the
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Adversity
follows Marshall men
-'Mack'
is back in town, this time with Pirates
Wilkerson has been the go-to guy for Herd
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Herd's Humphrey back on track
Charleston (WV) Gazette
February 8, 2008
Boy Scouts Day
Laugh and Get Rich Day
Birthday - James Dean (actor)
Birthday - Jules Verne (writer)
From Bonesville.net
-Batten:
Football Recruiting Report
�
Recruiting class merits solid grade
Talk FM:
TOT (Joe Mavretic, Katherine
Vincent)
From ecupirates.com
-Green
Wave Hold Off Pirates, 70-65
Despite a late rally by the Lady Pirates, Tulane held on for the 70-65
win over ECU Thursday evening at Minges Coliseum. Ashley Langford led
all scorers with 28 points.
-Pirates
Sweep Liberty 7-0 In Men's Tennis Action
-ECU
Women Defeat Liberty 5-2
From
the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU
eyes bid to NCAA championships
In a program with so many constants, there is one thing above all
others about the East Carolina softball team that remains the same its
expectations.
-Streak
washed out
Late rally falls short for ECU women
-Numbers
game for
One of the best barometers of the direction in which a collegiate
program is headed is also one of the easiest.
-Around
Campus:
Medical emergency causes wreck
ECU bus crashes into vehicles, utility poles
Women's Basketball Fends off Pirates,
70-65
tulanegreenwave.com
Cowgirls featured on tournament tuneup
With women's basketball ratings on the rise, ESPN will tune up for
its NCAA women's tournament coverage with "February Frenzy,� a Sunday
doubleheader involving eight games on ESPN2. East Carolina at UTEP
will be part of the coverage.
newsok.com
Epping's Booth will play soccer at East Carolina
Portsmouth (NH) Herald News
McCarthy brings his Pirates to
Huntington Saturday
Mack McCarthy has always enjoyed his visits to Cam Henderson
Center. Likewise, Marshall men's basketball fans like his colorful
personality and sideline antics.
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Recruiting Roundup for NCAA Division I
Shelby Star
Recruiting:
East
Carolina Pirates - 2008
scout.com
NFL- Best and worst of 2007
Commonwealth (VA) Times
Bowl sponsorship extended
The bowl sponsorship extension helps Bank of America Stadium, with
its state-of-the-art facilities and close proximity to so many college
football fans....Additionally, several regular season games will be
played at the stadium in the near future. Virginia Tech and East
Carolina will square off on Labor Day weekend in 2008, and South
Carolina and East Carolina will face each other on Labor Day weekend in
2011 and 2014.
panthers.com
February 7, 2008
Chinese New Years
Wave All Your Fingers At Your Neighbors Day
From Bonesville.net
-Myatt:
View from the 'ville
�
Holtz procures 'glue' for the ranks
-BVL:
Updated Football Recruiting Thumbnails
-BVL:
Complete Roster: ECU Recruiting Class of
2008
-BVL:
Pirates end skid at Owls' expense
BVL
Audio:
Skip Holtz Signing Day Press Conference
Talk FM:
TOT (Sammy Batten, A. Chansky, H.
King)
From ecupirates.com
-Pirates
Finish 2008 Signing Class At 18
An emphasis on adding size, weight and personnel on both lines of
scrimmage and the continued strengthening of relationships inside the
state of North Carolina were fourth-year East Carolina Head Football
Coach Skip Holtz' top priorities as the Pirates announced their
18-member 2008 signing class Wednesday.
-Signing
Day Press Quotes
-Pirate
Club Signing Day Celebration Photo Gallery
-Pirates
Cruise Past Owls, 64-45
James Legan scored 17 points and East Carolina beat Rice 64-45 on
Wednesday night. Sam Hinnant added 15 points and Gabe Blair had 11
rebounds for the Pirates.
From
the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates
stay close to home again for latest recruits
Skip Holtz might never have worked construction, but he knows a
thing or two about rebuilding the bridges that run between East Carolina
University and the thousands of high schools on the flat coastal plains
beyond.
-Rose
sends four to next level
Staying close to home, safety Max Joyner signed to play with the
East Carolina Pirates.
-Pirates'
fun boils over against Rice
-ECU
women look for fifth straight win
Rice Downed by Pirates
Pirates' James Legan scored 17 points and East Carolina snapped a
four-game losing streak by beating Rice 64-45 on Wednesday night.
riceowls.com
East Carolina halts Rice as Owls lose 11
straight
Houston Chronicle
From the
New Bern Sun Journal
-ECU�s
Holtz introduces 2008 signing class
-Pirates
earn win over Rice
From the
Kinston Free Press
-Pirates
sign 18 to �program class�
-ECU
snaps losing streak with big win over Rice
From
the East Carolinian
-ECU
signs a 'program' class
-Pirates
have varied results against in-state rivals
-Motivated
Pirates snap losing streak
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-Signing
Day - East Carolina Pirates
-Pirates
swamp Owls to snap 4-game skid
Gray's Creek's Brown delays signing with
ECU
Fayetteville Observer
Deacons, Pirates find right pieces
Wilmington Star-News
TULANE VS. EAST CAROLINA
New Orleans Times Picayune
February 6, 2008
Ash Wednesday
Lent Begins
National Girls and Women In Sports Day
Birthday - President Ronald Reagan (40th President)
African-American Coaches Day
Birthday - Babe Ruth (baseball)
Birthday - Bob Marley (musician)
From ecupirates.com
-Pirate
Football Signs 17 During Morning
East Carolina Head Football Coach Skip
Holtz announced Wednesday that 17 student-athletes have signed national
letters-of-intent with the Pirates as of 11:00 a.m. (EST).
-Men's Basketball Welcomes Rice For Midweek Contest
East Carolina will host the Rice Owls
inside Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Wednesday night with a
special start time of 8 p.m.
From Bonesville.net
-East
Carolina football recruiting thumbnails
Talk FM:
TOT (Everette Ballard)
Bonesville.net
From
the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Front-heavy
class expected for Pirates
The East Carolina Pirates will bring the brawn today on National
Signing Day.
-East
Carolina's expected football signees
-Pirates,
Owls each hope to snap streaks
The only Conference USA men's basketball team currently with a longer
losing streak than East Carolina's will play against the Pirates tonight
in Minges Coliseum.
Passing Through
ECU assist specialist finishing nomadic college career
Kinston Free Press
Rice Begins Two-Game Road Swing
Rice plays back-to-back Conference USA road games this week as the Owls
travel to East Carolina Wednesday then take on SMU in Dallas Saturday
evening.
riceowls.com
Injured Owls bide time
Pflieger, Hagan try to contribute while rehabbing
Houston Chronicle
East Carolina trying to right ship
Hattiesburg American
Gryphons' Jenkins to sign with East
Carolina
Rocky Mount Telegram
Several players attend Signing Day breakfast at local
hotel
Marquan Brown, a Gray�s Creek running back, said he will be signing for
East Carolina University, but his coach said Brown is waiting on
paperwork from ECU
Fayetteville Observer
Pair of Eastern Alamance defensive standouts will
solidify commitments
Allen Crowder, the reigning Times-News All-Region Defensive Player of
the Year, will sign a letter-of-intent with East Carolina and teammate
Bill Wallace will confirm his intentions of playing as a preferred
walk-on at East Carolina.
Burlington Times News
Four RNE players sign
Defensive back Leonard Paulk, whose older brother, Rodney, plays
linebacker at USC, signed with East Carolina.
Columbia (SC) State
Arrington finally earns his stripes
"In the end, I just felt like East Carolina was where I wanted to be"
Business Gazette
Top RBs still undecided
Orange Park's Logan Kudlinski will sign with East Carolina
Florida Times-Union
Uncommitted 2008 prospects to track on
signing day - Insider
At defensive back, Tony Morgan looks to stay in the Carolinas (either
South Carolina or East Carolina)
ESPN
Decisions loom for Jared Avchen
Will he follow former Bayside teammate and present-day teammate Chris
Heston at Seminole CC to East Carolina University, where they both have
been offered scholarships? Or will he turn professional if he is
selected in the Major League Baseball draft?
Florida Today
Wildcats busy on national signing day
Offensive lineman Josh Clark will make it official with East Carolina
Gaston Gazette
Top WNC high school football players ready
to sign with colleges
Reynolds� Darius Spencer will have to attend junior college or prep
school to qualify academically.
Florida Times-Union
On-field success doesn't guarantee a
scholarship
Last summer, East Carolina
showed interest in Balloon and Newkirk. North Carolina and N.C. State
also appeared interested in Balloon....So what changed?
Wilmington Star-News
Recruiting -
Late Bloomers From 2004
When a player of Johnson�s explosiveness and versatility makes it out
of Florida without an offer, it�s a pretty big upset.
College Football News
From
the East Carolinian
-Young
pitchers highlight first baseball weekend
-Softball
to open season this weekend
-Rugby
team takes huge step toward nationals
Pirates defeat NC State
Postseason look at roster
David Garrard established himself as �The Man� in 2007 and it�s
expected the team will attempt to do a new, long-term contract with
Garrard during the offseason.
jaguars.com
More Bang
for the Buck for Jaguars
scout.com
February 5, 2008
International Pancake Day
Mardi Gras
From Bonesville.net
-Bailey:
From the Anchor Desk
� Signing
Day Eve
Talk FM:
TOT (David Garrard)
Talk
FM:
Brian Bailey (Sammy Batten; prep
coaches)
Baseball Single-Game Tickets On-Sale
East Carolina Baseball single-game tickets
are now available for purchase by Pirate fans. The Pirates will open
their 2008 home schedule on Friday, Feb. 29 against Monmouth inside
Lewis Field at Clark-LeClair Stadium with a 5 p.m. first pitch scheduled
ecupirates.com
Linkmeister Note: (Per the Houston Chronicle) The Rice men's
basketball game against East Carolina (7-12, 1-5 Conference USA) on
Wednesday will not be televised. CSTV originally planned to air the game
live from Greenville, N.C.
From
the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Football
family helps former ECU coach
-Athlete's
trial is now scheduled for March
Super Bowl XLII:
Guy Whimper Photo Gallery
YAHOO! Sports
February 4, 2008
Carnival
Fasching (Austria,Germany)
Shrove Monday
Birthday of the USO
Birthday - Charles Lindbergh (aviator)
Birthday - Rosa Parks
Scrimmage offers look at Pirates�
newcomers
Though the trees surrounding Clark-LeClair
Stadium remained bare, the 60-degree weather was a harbinger of spring,
enticing a few dozen fans out to watch the East Carolina baseball team�s
scrimmage Saturday afternoon.
New Bern Sun Journal
Kass Case Continued For Fourth Time
witntv.com
2008 East Carolina Softball Outlook
ecupirates.com
Around Campus:
ECU honored for global initiatives project
Greenville Daily Reflector
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February 10, 2008
Clemson can�t dwell on past against Tar
Heels
Anderson Independent
Tigers taking Chapel Hill
Greenville (SC) News
No big let down for Duke
Durham Herald Sun
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-Wolfpack
loses in familiar fashion
-Listless
Canes fall early
From the Columbia (SC) State
-All
eyes are on VCU�s Grant
-Twists
of fate end up in Lee�s favor
-USC
Recruiting | Signed, sealed and suit 'em up
-Clemson
Recruiting | Signed, sealed and suit 'em up
Team motto- Finish what you started
Wilmington Star-News
Deacons hire Russ as assistant to Grobe
Winston Salem Journal
From the
Charlotte Observer
-Dale
Earnhardt Jr. surges past Stewart to score Shootout win
-Panthers
re-sign defensive lineman
Redskins make Zorn the head coach
Hampton Roads Daily Press
February 9, 2008
Tech adds WKU to its schedule
Virginia Tech, which lost 10 seniors starters off last season's ACC
championship team, will open the season Aug. 30 against East Carolina in
Charlotte, N.C.
Roanoke Times
UVA FOOTBALL- Cavs face tough opponents
in 2008
The Cavaliers close out the non-league portion of the schedule against
East Carolina on Oct. 11
Charlottesville Daily Progress
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-ACC
sets football schedules
Rivalry dates are set for the 2008 season. N.C. State plays ECU (Sept.
20) and UNC-CH (Nov. 22). Duke and UNC-CH play Nov. 29 on the last date
of the regular season.
-A
glimpse into the ACC's gridiron future
-NCSU's
Gonzalez growing up fast
-Rules
changes create uncertainty
-Canes
flash better form
From the Baton Rouge Advocate
-LSU
fires Brady
-LSU
football to open 2008 against Appalachian State
From the
Charlotte Observer
-Appalachian
St. to play LSU
FCS champion Mountaineers to open against FBC champ Tigers
-Delhomme
recovery is almost in full swing
-Lackluster
effort sinks Bobcats
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-Appalachian
State to open 2008 at LSU
-Struggling
Deacons to play really struggling Cavaliers
-Grade
A Duke- Blue Devils have overachieved, while Wolfpack has not
Duke, UNC-CH open football season at home;
Pack visits Gamecocks
Durham Herald Sun
Smoak & Darnell Earn Pre-Season
All-American
The Gamecocks are ranked No. 12 in the nation by Baseball America in
the Preseason Top 25 and will begin the season on Feb. 22 hosting 24th
ranked East Carolina in a three-game series at Sarge Frye Field
scout.com
Small ball has USC playing big
It seemed like coach speak, but in fact it wasn't. Heading into
tonight's game against No. 23 Vanderbilt, the University of South
Carolina is playing its best basketball of the season.
Durham Herald Sun
February 8, 2008
Three WVU players dismissed
West Virginia coach Bill Stewart Thursday dismissed three football
players charged with felony possession of marijuana with the intent to
deliver.
Beckley Register-Herald
Gamecocks suspend Ellis for three games
University of South Carolina defensive tackle Kenrick Ellis will
be suspended for the first three games of the 2008 season for violation
of university policy, coach Steve Spurrier said Wednesday.
Columbia (SC) State
USC, Clemson classes have no problems with
admissions
Spartanburg Herald Journal
From the Columbia (SC) State
-Hyman
colleague plays key role in coach search
-These
prospects had all the answers
Clemson routs Virginia
Anderson Independent
Devils' first reaction to facility? Wow
Even with construction constantly going on next door to Cameron Indoor
Stadium over the last 18 months, Duke�s basketball players were too busy
building toward their own goals to really notice.
Durham Herald Sun
With UNCA in control, Eagles should
embrace underdog role
Rock Hill Herald
From the
Hattiesburg American
-Spagnuolo
withdraws from Redskins search
-NCAA
opens door to Bracketville
Deadline looming for Panthers' Carr,
Morgan
Charlotte Observer
Hurricanes on TV- it's not so easy
Raleigh News & Observer
February 7, 2008
From the
Fayetteville Observer
-N.C.
ranks high in football recruiting classes
-Allen
delivers day's biggest surprise
-NC
State edges UNC-CH in recruiting war
-Campbell
builds up its base
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-Pack
nets in-state stars; UNC-CH goes national
-Round
1 goes to the Devils
From the Charlotte Observer
-Blue
Devils simply were too good against
Tar Heels
-Davis,
Tar Heels win a couple, lose another
-Cutcliffe
lands a top quarterback, goes for speed amongfirst recruits
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-ASU's
success aids recruiting
-Florida
Key- Orange Bowl bid has helped Deacons unlock door to a state rich in
football talent
-Davis,
O'Brien and Cutcliffe say they are pleased
Not so bad after all
WVU happy with recruits in wake of Rodriguez mess
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Class pleases Groh, not critics
Hampton Roads Daily Press
From the
Roanoke Times
-Beamer,
Hokies reeling in big catches this time
-Groh
optimistic about recruits
From the
Virginian Pilot
-Hargrave
lineman is icing on Hokies' recruiting cake
-Long
day of talks with Giants coordinator
From the Columbia (SC) State
-Drop
in star power for USC class
-Tigers
make late splash
From the
Anderson Independent
-Clemson
lands nationally-ranked class
-Less
glitz in South Carolina class
-Georgia
signs one of nation's top classes
-All
schools happy on National Signing Day
Lead evaporates late for UNCW Seahawks'
surprising collapse costly in CAA
Wilmington Star-News
Coastal Carolina sinks Eagles
Rock Hill (SC) Herald
February 6, 2008
Football coaches brace for national
signing day
Winston Salem Journal
Signing Day 2008 ... How To Build
College Football News
Internet big in dissolving recruiting
pipelines
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Coaches ponder inexact science of
recruiting
Anderson Independent
Recruiting success doesn't always lead to
on-field success
Birmingham News
From the Charlotte Observer
-Tar
Heels, Wolfpack reversing strategies
UNC-CH going national; N.C. State seeks more homegrown prep talent
-Area
colleges roll out red carpet for recruits
-Coaches,
prospects say faith can factor into decisions
-Top-rated
recruit makes the rounds
-Charlotte
bowl gets extension for 2 years
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-Pack
handles Hokies
-Redskins
take a look at Spagnuolo
From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Tar
Heels, Blue Devils put rankings on the line
-Cutcliffe's
closes in on first Duke class
UNC system leaves some students out of luck
Fayetteville Observer
From the Greenville (SC) News
-Tigers'
class has possible top 10 look
-USC
taking care of needs on defense
From the Columbia (SC) State
-Buyouts
proving to be a high-stakes game
-USC
| Decision Day
-Price
leaves behind long legacy, wealth of influence
-Clemson
| Decision Day
-Clemson
establishes records in the classroom
A Home at Last
Free Times
Roswell�s Taliaffero to Samford
The 6-foot-3 Taliaferro could have taken the same path, but appeared
ready to turn away from bigger programs, something rarely seen in
recruiting. He had at least five Division I offers, including Memphis
and East Carolina.
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Tech reeling in the big fish this year
Hampton Roads Daily Press
Healthier Eagles ready for Chants
Rock Hill (SC) Herald
February 5, 2008
National:
Knight's son steps in after Tech coach resigns at 67
He was loved by some, feared by others and respected by all. Now,
Bob Knight will try his hand at being missed.
Houston Chronicle
McBride's Choice a Curveball
Tyrone McBride held offers from Tennessee, Connecticut, Iowa,
Akron, East Carolina and Marshall
SuperPrep.com
Carolinas schools spend generously to woo
prospects
Charlotte Observer
A look back on the 2004 recruiting classes
and which programs really did the best job
College Football News
USC fourth in composite baseball
rankings
Greenville (SC) News
ISP, USC agree to new deal
Columbia (SC) State
Yankees' visit to Tech not open to public
Hampton Roads Daily Press
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-Durham
stadium plans cut
-Tar
Heels senior knows the stakes
-Davidson,
Winthrop will play
Terry Sanford's Allen picks Georgia
Fayetteville Observer
Vermont on tap for Seahawks
Wilmington Star-News
Judge- Vick Can Keep $16.25M in Bonuses
Durham Herald-Sun
Rucker says he wants to return to Panthers
Winston Salem Journal
February 4, 2008
Spetman to be named FSU's AD
"I was actually verbally hired to be the
athletics director (at ECU) from a new president who was not on campus
yet," Spetman added. "When (he arrived) he found out that a donor, there
again, was very concerned with my fundraising ability and they opted not
to take the chance."
Tallahassee Democrat
Ad Meter- Budweiser's dog and pony show
takes top spot
USA Today
Enjoy the latest college football holiday
Anderson Independent
Pitching Dominates Sunday Scrimmage
Practice officially began for the Gamecocks
Friday. The 2008 season opener is set for Fri. Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. against
East Carolina.
rivals.com
Clemson beating USC to the punch for
in-state recruits
Greenville (SC) News
USC, Clemson begin late recruiting push
Columbia (SC) State
Stewart's staff proving it can recruit talent
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Steele still in mix at South Alabama
Mobile Press-Register
McCauley comes through, slams N.C. State
past Wake Forest
Greensboro News-Record
Lawson hurt as Heels survive
Durham Herald-Sun
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February 10, 2008
From
the conferenceusa.com
-2008
Tulane Baseball Preview
-Tulsa
Downs Southern Miss, 78-63
-UAB
Nips UTEP, 81-73
Big rebound edge helps Blazers win
Birmingham News
Miners fall to 0-4 in C-USA road games with loss
El Paso Times
Roberts helps SMU rally past Rice, 68-53
SMU used a second-half surge Saturday night to keep Rice winless in
Conference USA.
Dallas Morning News
Slow start dooms USM
Southern Miss fell into an early hole and could not dig itself out, as
the Golden Eagles fell to Tulsa 78-63 Saturday night.
Hattiesburg American
Refreshing
Tulsa needed a basketball game like this.
Tulsa World
From
the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-Southern
Miss- Signing Day Breakdown
-Golden
Eagles stall early, lose big
From
the Houston Chronicle
-UH
tops Tulane to improve to 7-1 in C-USA
-Misfiring
Owls lay dud in Dallas vs. SMU men
Cougars pounce against Wave
New Orleans Times Picayune
From
the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Dorsey's
double-double leads Tigers over UCF
-Dozier:
I've learned lesson
No. 1 Memphis too much for UCF Knights
Orlando Sentinel
Recruits revamp Herd roster
So just how different will Marshall University football look compared
to its 2007 regular season finale? Both in short and big picture terms,
safe to say a bunch.
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
February 9, 2008
Snyder, MU have to win in 2008
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
UAB basketball team's starting five for
UTEP game not determined
Birmingham News
Eagles' lineup not yet set
Southern Miss baseball coach Corky Palmer has more answers than
questions leading into the 2008 baseball season, but there are a couple
of positions that have a great deal of uncertainty attached to them.
Hattiesburg American
Southern Miss facing two-game road trip
Biloxi Sun Herald
From
the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Robert
Dozier returns to Tigers lineup after serving suspension
-Tigers'
Robinson work in progress
-Preview:
No. 1 Tigers vs. UCF
-Dozier
will play, but not start
Memphis Tigers No. 1 priority for UCF Knights
Orlando Sentinel
Time running out on TU
During the past week, Houston coach Tom Penders described Tulsa as
"dangerous." UCF's Kirk Speraw labeled the Golden Hurricane as "very
good."
Tulsa World
Miners seek first C-USA road win
El Paso Times
February 8, 2008
From
the conferenceusa.com
-2008
C-USA Softball Action Begins Today
-Feb.
8 Men's Basketball Notebook
-UH
Men's Basketball Team Travels To Tulane
-2008
UAB Baseball Preview
Marshall a 'little thick' at DB
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Change is in the air for Marshall football
After two years of beefing up Marshall University football, Mark
Snyder turned attention to skill positions.
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
SMU coach has Jones for the unexpected
Whether it's denying death after a 2001 car wreck or rebuilding
woebegone college or NFL teams, the sock-less, Harley-riding,
self-professed spiritual coach June Jones finds ways to do the
unexpected � or what at first seems impossible.
Dallas Morning News
From the
Hattiesburg American
-Eagles'
coach Fedora says needs were met
-USM
class draws praise
-Signing
Social is major hit
-Fedora's
hirings paying off quickly
Carr- Signing day event unmatched
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Toney making a difference for 17-4 Cougars
Houston Chronicle
From
the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Tigers
pull in class full of experience
A
nationally regarded prep quarterback from Florida eluded his grasp
Wednesday, but, overall, University of Memphis football coach Tommy West
said National Signing Day was productive.
-Bench
may suit super-sub Dorsey
Wave promotes Gilbert to defensive coordinator
New Orleans Times Picayune
Bitson among TU Hall of Fame inductees
Tulsa World
Missed C-USA tourney motivates 2008
Blazers
Birmingham News
UTEP Miners take their show on the road
El Paso Times
February 7, 2008
From
the conferenceusa.com
-Conference
USA Football Signees
-Larry
Fedora Signing Day Media Conference Quotes...Feb. 6, 2008
-Men's
Basketball Notebook
-No.
1 Memphis Remains Unbeaten With Win Over SMU
-McKiver
Leads Cougars Past Tulsa 92-81
-Miners
Nip Green Wave in Final Seconds
-Swimming
& Diving Notebook
Wow- Fedora backs up recruiting
reputation
As the only non-BCS school to land a consensus five-star recruit,
Southern Miss fared very well during Wednesday's signing day
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Golden Eagles grab young star
Biloxi Sun Herald
From
the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-U
of M rolls over SMU despite heady drama off the court
Who said the University of Memphis wouldn't experience any
adversity heading into the NCAA Tournament? Who said the Conference USA
schedule wouldn't provide any drama?
-Dozier
misses game after assault accusation
-Tiger
facing possible assault charge
-Tigers
pull in class full of experience
From
the Dallas Morning News
-SMU
gets mauled by No. 1 Memphis, 77-48
-Encouraging
signs for new coaches
-SMU
2008 recruiting class
From
the Birmingham News
-Callaway
recruits for help at depth
-UAB
SIGNEES
From
the
Houston Chronicle
-McKiver
scores 33 as UH starts fast, beats Tulsa
-HOUSTON-
Speed is of the essence in Sumlin's first class
From
the Tulsa World
-Houston
leaves TU breathless
-Hurricane
gains speed in '08 class
-TU
recruiting breakdown
From
the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Herd
reaps bumper crop
-Marshall
University's 2008 football recruiting class
-Herd's
new offensive coordinator Shannon focused on learning
-Herd
falls to UCF 77-63
Snyder signs 14 players; Youboty tops 2008
class
Beckley Register-Herald
From
the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Snyder
shuffles MU staff duties
-Herd
fills RB stable
-Taylor
leads UCF past Herd 77-63
Taylor nets 1,000th career point
Orlando Sentinel
From
the New Orleans Times Picayune
-TU's
Toledo pleased with recruiting class
-TULANE
CAPSULES
-SIGN
LANGUAGE
LSU's Les Miles and Tulane's Bob Toledo, like nearly all college
coaches, never met a recruiting class they said they didn't like.
-Johnson
decides it's Tulsa
From
the El Paso Times
-UTEP
nets big haul of players for its defense
-Miners
able to find way to overcome Green Wave
February 6, 2008
From
the conferenceusa.com
-Men's
Basketball Notebook
-Southern
Miss Slips Past UAB in Double OT
USM too physical for Blazers
Birmingham News
From
the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-Eagles
survive in double overtime
-Bumper
crop coming into focus for USM
Best class of all
Golden Eagles coach Larry Fedora continues to use the formula that made
Jeff Bower successful with the Conference USA school
Biloxi Sun Herald
Itawamba QB chooses Eagles
Hattiesburg American
From the Tulsa World
-CUSA
notebook - Making the turn
Conference USA basketball is still feeling the effects from realignment
three seasons ago.
-Oklahoma
Connection
Tulsa coach Todd Graham has extended TU�s tradition of signing Sooner
State talent. On Wednesday, he may add nine more Oklahoma players to the
Golden Hurricane roster.
From
the Houston Chronicle
-UH's
Sumlin a proven football coach
-Penders
mulls milestone
From
the
Charleston
Daily Mail
-State
connection in Herd's class
"I grew up a Marshall fan from birth. They were always my team growing
up."...It also is why he didn't entertain a late offer from East
Carolina.
-Shannon
to join Herd staff as offensive coordinator
University of Toledo assistant coach John Shannon has accepted an offer
to become Marshall's new offensive coordinator
-Herd
recruit is a good fit at TE
-You
never really know what your recruits are going to do
Marshall�s Jones makes return to
Sunshine State tonight
Expect there to be a pro-Jones contingent in Orlando.
Beckley Register-Herald
From
the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Herd
faces tough UCF team in Orlando
-There's
good news in no news for Herd
-Marshall's
early work should pay off on National Signing Day
-Shannon
Herd's new offensive coordinator
From
the
Charleston Gazette
-Herd
hopes for better trip to UCF
Marshall (11-9, 3-4) returns home Saturday to face East Carolina at 2
pm in a game airing on CSTV.
-Third
recruiting class vital for Snyder
SMU seeks to shock nation against No. 1
Memphis
Dallas Morning News
From
the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-West
feels 'really good' about preps
-Calipari
may put Dorsey on bench
-Tigers
vs. SMU preview
-2009
C-USA tourney might not move
-Hamilton
High tight end chooses U of M
Owls Announce Non-Conference Football
Schedule Changes
riceowls.com
UTEP men's basketball plays Tulane today
El Paso Times
Defensive stance puts Green Wave in
position to win
New Orleans Times Picayune
February 5, 2008
Tigers first team since Gators to garner all No. 1
votes
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Around Conference USA - Basketball
USA Today
From
the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Dominant
Memphis- good or bad for C-USA?
-Bradshaw
leads all rushers, tops Herd Super Bowl feats
-Oklahoma
linebacker completes Marshall's 2008 recruiting class
Bradshaw�s decision turns out to be right
one
Beckley (WV) Register-Herald
USM shoots for back-to-back wins
Biloxi Sun Herald
From
the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-Beasley
promises better 'D' on UAB star
-QB
Jefcoat gives pledge to USM
Blazers' Vaden getting some help from
teammates
Birmingham News
From
conferenceusa.com
-Men's
Basketball Player of the Week
-Men's
Basketball Weekend Round-Up
-C-USA
Women's Basketball Player of the Week
-Women's
Basketball Round-Up
Ex-SMU coach Bennett to lead Pitt's
defense
Dallas Morning News
Tulsa reels in top recruit
Tulsa World
February 4, 2008
From
the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Struggling
on the road, Herd heads to UCF
-Coming
to Huntington
Marshall University's football program
secured four verbal commitments following this weekend's official
visits.
-Recruits
commit to play for Marshall
Recruiting class packed with RBs
Charleston (WV)
Gazette
Marshall football commitments
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Quick start helps USM roll to victory
Hattiesburg American
Memphis remains mediocre from line
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Miners prepare for tough stretch
El Paso Times
TU lands two more football commitments
Tulsa World
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