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February 17, 2008
Do a Grouch a Favor Day
From hot to cold, from lead to loss
Bonesvillle.net
From
ecupirates.com
-LeClair's
Jersey No. 23 Awarded To Schieber
-Lady
Pirates Host UCF In Think Pink Game
The East Carolina women's basketball team continues its home
stand as it welcomes UCF to town for a 2:00 p.m. tilt at Minges
Coliseum. The game is ECU's Think Pink game, where fans are encouraged
to wear pink to the game. Those wearing pink will be admitted for free.
-Pirates
Drop Close Contest to Southern Miss
Darrell Jenkins leads ECU with 13 points in 72-62 loss
-Pirates
Advance To Invitational Championship
The East Carolina softball team used two more solid pitching
efforts and some late offensive heroics to defeat Ohio 6-2 and Maine
3-2, advancing to the championship of the Pirate Invitational.
-Singles
Play Sends Campbell Past ECU 4-3
From
the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Cold
night for ECU
Pirates lose third straight
-ECU
looks to 'Pack the House Pink'
-Pirates'
Schieber presented with No. 23 jersey
From
the New Bern Sun Journal
-East
Carolina falls to Southern Miss, 72-62
-Schieber
honored with No. 23
Eagles rally past frigid Pirates
Raleigh News and Observer
Eagles topple Pirates
Hattiesburg American
Southern Miss Takes Down East Carolina
southernmiss.com
What's the buzz? Only the combine knows
for sure
The Virginian Pilot
Godwin looks to lead Pirates into the
postseason
Washington Daily News
February 16, 2008
Do a Grouch a Favor Day
Talk FM:
TOT (Bill Etheridge, Sharon
Baldwin-Tener)
Bonesvillle.net
From
ecupirates.com
-Men's
Basketball Looks To End Slide Against Southern Miss
East Carolina will look to end a four-game losing streak to
Southern Miss Saturday night as the Pirates host the Golden Eagles
inside Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum at 7 p.m.
-Days'
Double-Double Leads ECU To 68-63 Win Over Southern Miss
Nicole Days' third career double-double, including a
personal-best 16 points, led the Lady Pirates to a 68-63 victory over
Southern Miss Friday evening at Minges Coliseum.
-Softball
Pitches Its Way Past Boston College, Maine
Pirates Allow Just One Earned Run On Saturday
-2008
Baseball Preview
Pirates Set Sights On Omaha
From
the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Days
of dominance
ECU forward leads Pirates past Southern Miss
-Pirates
ready for Eagles' best shot
Tonight's East Carolina-Southern Miss men's basketball game will
be about more than just basketball, particularly for the Pirates.
-Batts
going for 30th straight
The last time Stephen Batts played a game that truly meant
something to him, he was in the throes of an unbelievable tear at the
plate.
-ECU
explains safety plans in wake of recent campus shooting in Ill.
USM still looking for a road win
Southern Miss' up and down season continues with a road trip to
East Carolina today at 6 p.m.
Biloxi Sun Herald
Women's Basketball Falls to East Carolina, 68-63
southernmiss.com
Pirates softball excited about tourney
Washington Daily News
Falcons part ways with Crumpler, Coleman,
Leftwich, four others
Raleigh News and Observer
February 15, 2008
Lupercalia
Remember the Maine Day
Singles Awareness Day
Susan B. Anthony Day
Softball Hosts Pirate Invitational This
Weekend
After opening the season with a second-place finish at the Carolina
Classic, the East Carolina softball team logs its first home games of
the season as it welcomes Boston College, Ohio and Maine to Greenville
for the 2008 Pirate Invitational.
ecupirates.com
ECU women open four-game homestand
Greenville Daily Reflector
Women's Basketball Team Hits The Road for
a Re-match at East Carolina
southernmiss.com
From
the East Carolinian
-Freshman
making her presence felt
-Pirates
overtaken by Golden Hurricane
ECU falls short once again
New Bern Sun Journal
February 14, 2008
Valentines Day
From Bonesville.net
-Myatt:
View from the 'ville
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Memphis sharing the limelight
-BVL:
Golden Hurricane sinks Pirates
Tulsa Slips Past ECU
Calvin Walls scored the go-ahead basket with 50 seconds remaining and
then made two free throws to lift Tulsa to a 66-61 victory over East
Carolina inside Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum Wednesday night.
ecupirates.com
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Battle
of the boards
Rebounding the difference in Hurricane's win
-ECU
student eliminated from 'American Idol'
East Carolina falls short against Tulsa
Kinston Free Press
TU rallies for ECU road win
Glenn Andrews felt at home in a foreign gym on Wednesday night.
Tulsa World
Andrews Scores 21 in 66-61 Win at East
Carolina
tulsahurricane.com
Obstacles don't sidetrack Allison
For a lot of reasons, Aundrae Allison wasn't supposed to make it to the
National Football League.
Charlotte Observer
Duckett Rewarded Late in the Season
Coming out of college at East Carolina as an undrafted free agent,
Duckett knew he�d have to scratch and claw his way into the NFL.
SF49ers.com
Byner destined to coach
Earnest Byner was like any other little kid playing sports out in the
yard ... almost.
macon.com
Extraordinary coach was true gentleman
Denny O'Brien was one of my favorite coaches, regardless of the sport,
and among the five most classy people I have met.
Wilmington (DE) News Journal
Hobbton Lets Sidelined Midway Senior Score
Warren, who is leaning toward entering East Carolina University this
fall, just shook his head in amazement at the truly classy example of
sportsmanship
Dunn Daily Record
February 13, 2008
Get a Different Name Day
From Bonesville.net
-Batten:
Football Recruiting Report
�
Asheville star takes a liking to purple
Talk FM:
TOT (Fred Smith, Don Carrington)
From
ecupirates.com
-Men's
Basketball Looks To Even Up Home Record Against Tulsa
-Pirates
Handle Mount Olive, Barton
-Mack
McCarthy Radio Call-in Show Airs Live From Harvey Hall Thursday Night
ECU men returning to Minges
Greenville Daily Reflector
Hurricane's mantra- attack, repeat the
win
The Golden Hurricane (11-10 overall, 3-6 in league) will visit
East Carolina on Wednesday night with thoughts of back-to-back victories
in mind.
Tulsa World
Recruiting- 'Best of Signing Day 2008'
Fayetteville Observer
Seahawks' Clark named Class AAA player of
year
Clark, an East Carolina signee, is averaging 16 points, 6.4
assists, 5.8 steals and 4.3 rebounds this year, leading the Seahawks to
a 23-2 record.
Myrtle Beach Sun News
When passion meets talent
Frank Robinson came to Fullerton after one year at East Carolina
University and immediately made an impact.
dailytitan.com
February 12, 2008
Darwin Day / Charles Darwin (Theory Of Natural Selection)
Oglethorpe Day
Anniversary - NAACP
Birthday - President Abraham Lincoln (16th President)
From Bonesville.net
-Bailey:
From the Anchor Desk
� Home
is where the hope is
Talk FM:
Brian Bailey (Harold Robinson)
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Fields
shows glimpses of his potential
-ECU
student seeks 'Idol' fame
-ECU
bus driver won't return to job after wreck
Women's Soccer Signs Seven For 2008 Class
ecupirates.com
Impressive Credentials
Zack Valentine's credentials as a football player are impressive
indeed.
South Jersey News
Browns wait on Lewis
The backs who might be available when the Browns draft in Round 2 �
East Carolina speedster Chris Johnson and Michigan's Mike Hart are
possibilities
Canton Repository
February 11, 2008
National Shut-In Visitation Day
Pro Sports Wives Day
Satisfied Staying Single Day
White Shirt Day
Birthday - Thomas Edison (inventor)
From Bonesville.net
-Batten:
Football Recruiting Report
�
Arrington a potential gem for Pirates
-Bradsher:
The Bradsher Beat
�
Coaching fraternity breeds lasting ties
From ecupirates.com
-Pirates
Finish Second At Carolina Classic
After slipping past Kent State 3-2 in the first game of the day,
the East Carolina softball team dropped a 5-2 decision to host UNC-Chapel
Hill in the championship contest of the Carolina Classic.
-UTEP
Handles Lady Pirates, 81-53
SMU used a second-half surge Saturday
UTEP Miners in the Top 25 after victory
Playing in front of a season-high 7,003 fans and an ESPN2
television audience, UTEP strung together perhaps the best 12 minutes in
program history to turn a 37-36 second-half deficit into a
statement-making victory
over ECU.
El Paso Times
Women Miners trounce ECU in front of
national TV audience
KVIA
Troup helps Heels take softball title
Emily Troup went 4-for-4 and earned MVP honors, leading the North
Carolina softball team to a 5-2 victory over East Carolina on Sunday in
the championship
Raleigh News and Observer
TU Breakdown
The Golden Hurricane has a chance to pick up a road win at struggling
East Carolina on Wednesday. But winning in Greenville, NC, won�t be easy
� just ask North Carolina State
Tulsa World
University creates task force on
enrollment
"We have been the fastest-growing public university in North Carolina
for the last five years," Chancellor Steve Ballard said...ECU's
enrollment has grown from 20,577 in the fall semester of 2002 to 25,990
in the fall of 2007.
Greenville Daily Reflector
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February 17, 2008
Mack's Grand Slam Keys HR Barrage
USC opens the 2008 season on Friday at home against East
Carolina.
rivals.com
Rodriguez says his kids disturbed by T-shirts, signs
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
From the Columbia (SC) State
-USC
basketball coach- An enticing position?
-Gamecocks
cut off Tide at the pass
-Tigers
avoid collapse, top 'Pack
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-Tigers'
clutch shots too much for Wolfpack
-Only
hope remains from '83
-Canes
make it three straight
Carolina blue afternoon
Roanoke Times
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-New-look
Blue Devils look good for tonight's game against Deacons
-UNCG
rolls past Appalachian
-Skeptics-
Some dislike the new NASCAR
-Chevys
vs. Toyotas in Daytona
The Super Bowl of racing kicks off the NASCAR season this
afternoon
From the
Charlotte Observer
-Sources-
Panthers show interest in TE Crumpler
-Earnhardt
and his lucky penny
Carter's layup delivers big win
Wilmington Star-News
February 16, 2008
Pay rate soars for Mountaineer assistants
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Clemson University reports 13 secondary
violations
Anderson Independent
Virginia fulfills Pruett's need
Hampton Roads Daily Press
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-Fundraising
phenomenon
Since 2000, the Wolfpack Club has added 5,000 members -- almost
3,000 in 2007 -- while raising more than $100 million for athletics
facilities, much of it earmarked for Carter-Finley Stadium.
-Wood
to ice in 4 hours
This could be the most hectic day of the year at the RBC Center.
N.C. State hosts Clemson today in a 3 p.m. basketball game and the
Carolina Hurricanes face the Florida Panthers about four hours later for
hockey.
-Canes
regroup after 'tremendous loss'
-Johnson
still the man to beat
-Tar
Heels are hobbling
-Tigers
poised for NCAAs
N.C. State to honor '83 NCAA champs
Fayetteville Observer
No giving up at USC
Greenville (SC) News
USC adds concert to spring football
festivities
Columbia (SC) State
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-Wake
Forest building momentum
-Fancher
says ASU must stop digging itself holes
-Delhomme
says his elbow rehab is coming along nicely
Foster's days with Panthers appear
numbered
Charlotte Observer
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is NASCAR's biggest
wheel
The Virginian Pilot
February 15, 2008
USC Men's Baseball | World of hurt
stalls players
Thanks to injuries, plenty of players will be missing when USC opens
its season with a three-game series against East Carolina next weekend.
Columbia (SC) State
Area Briefs- Prediction puts USC 2nd in East
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
UConn coach Edsall would like to see another program
join Big East
Central Florida, Memphis, East Carolina and others have been mentioned
in the past as possible fits.
ESPN
From
the College Football News
-2008
Early ACC Lookaheads
-Can
The Big East Expand?
Groh hires ex-Marshall coach Pruett
Hampton Roads Daily Press
Nation:
1995-96 Beavers know the pain of this season
Hired away from East Carolina University, new coach Eddie Payne and
assistants George Felton, Michael Holton and Rich Wold were brought in
to engineer a turnaround and return the Beavers to Pacific-10 Conference
and national prominence.
Corvallis (OR) Gazette Times
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-Hurricanes
lose their captain in win
-Eagles
too hot for Pack
-Yow
Foundation adds partner
-Getting
back to racing
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-Mauk
is denied an extra year of football
-Deacons
race past Seminoles
-Bobcats
inconsistent, but have playoff hopes
-Elon
topples Appalachian State
-Panthers
re-sign Wharton, Harris
Clemson routs Georgia Tech
Anderson Independent
February 14, 2008
Friends, family support Sampson
Fayetteville Observer
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-Duke
duo staves off Maryland rally
-Pack
wants to correct second-half woes
-NCAA
eyes changes
McInnis leads Bobcats past Hawks in OT
Charlotte Observer
NCCU on Aggies' schedule in 2008
Durham Herald-Sun
Clemson hits stretch run in ACC race
Greenville (SC) News
Bulldogs bury USC in empty house
Columbia (SC) State
Locals hold Hornets' fate, Stern says
New Orleans Times Picayune
February 13, 2008
Calm down, more football is on the way
Anderson Independent
USC, Clemson Checking NC Back
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Virginia falls short of upset
Hampton Roads Daily Press
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-Terps
will test Duke
-Former
announcer Currie dies at 83
-Ladd's
promotion nets dividends
From the
Charlotte Observer
-Coach
K gets credit for quick Duke turnaround
-Panthers
need an offseason tune-up
Eagles extinguish Flames for big BSC road
victory
Rock Hill (SC) Herald
Stewart, Kurt Busch are each put on
probation for six races
Winston Salem Journal
February 12, 2008
Ravens hire Pagano
Chuck Pagano coached defensive backs at East Carolina in 1989 and
1992-94.
scout.com
UNC-CH defensive coordinator resigns to
join Baltimore Ravens
Durham Herald-Sun
Baseball Not Just A Power Trip For
Tanner
rivals.com
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-Canes
trade stalwarts of title season
-Panthers
release Morgan, Wahle
-These
are take-charge guys
-Injuries
to Heel's point guards keep piling up
Clemson basketball mending a broken heart
Anderson Independent
On USC's next coach, image isn't
everything
Columbia (SC) State
Eagles off life support, but need to take
down Liberty
Rock Hill (SC) Herald
Bobcats' season darkens
Charlotte Observer
Rodriguez lawsuit heads back to state
court
Beckley Register-Herald
February 11, 2008
From the Anderson Independent
-Heels
give Tigers another punch in the gut
Clemson blew an 11-point lead in the final three minutes of
regulation Sunday night and wound up losing 103-93
-College
football recruiting a never-ending process
This one will hurt the Tigers for a long
time to come
Durham Herald Sun
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-Name
on the jerseys says it all for Yow's Wolfpack
-Devils'
'D' smothers Deacons
-Heels'
unlikely rally shows divide in ACC
Havens, Lail Homer In Sunday Scrimmage
USC opens the 2008 season with a three-game home series against
East Carolina starting Feb. 22 in a rematch of the 2004 Super Regional.
rivals.com
From the
Charlotte Observer
-New
car carries Johnson to pole
-Wallace
out for week; Bobcats lose 6th in row
Zorn admits his task is 'intimidating'
Hampton Roads Daily Press
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February 17, 2008
From
the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Douglas-Roberts,
Anderson hit shots in stretch as Tigers slip by feisty Blazers
After the stunning run of 3-pointers, the astonishing comeback,
the breathtaking finish and the shower of debris that rained down from
the stands at Bartow Arena, the University of Memphis finally retreated
to the haven of its locker room late Saturday night.
-Tigers
replay: U of M vs. UAB
UAB falls in final seconds to No. 1
Memphis
While his team was on the wrong end of a pair of calls by the
officials in the final minute of Saturday night's 79-78 Conference USA
loss to top-ranked Memphis, UAB head coach Mike Davis didn't spend his
postgame talk with reporters complaining.
Birmingham News
McDade lifts Hurricane
Tulsa World
UTEP Miners fall apart in the second half
El Paso Times
Herd slams Green Wave
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Marshall defeats Tulane 68-54
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Wave goes cold, falls to Herd
New Orleans Times Picayune
From
the Houston Chronicle
-Rice
should stay loyal to Wilson
-UH
tries 43 3-pointers in cruising by SMU
UH routs SMU men, 69-47
Dallas Morning News
UCF Knights hangs on to defeat Rice
Orlando Sentinel
RENOVATIONS GIVE USM NEW LOOK
Revamped press box, new suites enhance Pete Taylor Park
Biloxi Sun Herald
February 16, 2008
From conferenceusa.com
-Men's
Basketball Notebook
Another full day of Conference USA action is scheduled for
Saturday with six games slated featuring all 12 teams.
-Former
Cougar Hakeem Olajuwon Named Finalist for Basketball Hall of Fame
-Five
C-USA Players Named to Preseason Golden Spikes Award Watch List
From
the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Tigers
can't recall last C-USA loss, 716 days ago -- but UAB players do
-Preview:
No. 1 Tigers vs. UAB
Home is where the wins are in C-USA
It's hard to beat home cooking. And, we're not talking about
officiating here.
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Senior point guard coming on for Herd
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Marshall begins important homestand
against Tulane
Beckley Register Herald
Green Wave braces for Thundering Herd
New Orleans Times Picayune
Rice men inching closer to first victory
of '08
Houston Chronicle
Tulsa ready for rematch against UTEP
Tulsa World
UTEP Miners still in search of first
C-USA road victory
El Paso Times
USM spring game set for April 12
Hattiesburg American
February 15, 2008
UCF sets non-conference games
In the works could be a pair of Sunday night ESPN broadcasts.
Opponents would be determined by C-USA officials and the network, but
early front-runners for Sunday games include UCF at Tulsa in a rematch
of the C-USA title game, as well as a home meeting with East Carolina.
Orlando Sentinel
From
the College Football News
-2008
Early Conference USA Lookaheads
-Taking
a look back on the 2007 Conference USA season
2008 Marshall Baseball Preview
conferenceusa.com
From
the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Herd
making a late move
-Pruett
makes a Cavalier decision
Following a three-season retirement, Bobby Pruett has returned to
college football coaching. Marshall University's all-time winningest
coach has accepted the assistant head coach and defensive coordinator
positions at the University of Virginia.
Pruett rejoins college coaching ranks
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Sold-out Bartow awaits No. 1 Tigers
Birmingham News
U of M's lob dunks a symbol of success
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Giannini excited about USM's progress
The 2007-08 athletic year has been an eventful one for Southern Miss
athletic director Richard Giannini.
Hattiesburg American
McInnis returns to hill pain-free
Southern Miss redshirt freshman pitcher Todd McInnis was a happy man
after throwing about 60 pain-free pitches in an intrasquad scrimmage
last week.
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
February 14, 2008
From conferenceusa.com
-No.
1 Memphis Still Perfect With Win Over Houston
-Blazers
Topple Owls, 69-60
-Dorris
Sinks Game-Winning Trey with 0.7 on Clock, Lifts Herd to 75-74 Win at
SMU
-Houston
Softball Ranked No. 23 in USA Today/NFCA Poll
-2008
UCF Baseball Preview
CBS to rebrand CSTV
bizjournals.com
From the Hattiesburg American
-USM
should fare well in baseball
-USM
football announces nonconference schedule
Conference USA is expected to release its game dates in the next month.
USM announces non-conference football dates
The dates for the Conference USA portion of USM's schedule is expected
to be announced later this month.
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
USM releases part of schedule
Conference USA will release its game dates in March.
Biloxi Sun Herald
From the
Houston Chronicle
-UH
can't hold halftime lead, falls at No. 1 Memphis
-UH
loses to Memphis after early lead crumbles
-UAB
sends Rice to 13th loss in row
From
the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Houston
talks, plays tough early but Memphis too much in second half
-Tigers
replay
Dorris' last-second three lifts Herd
Mark Dorris connected on a three-point shot in the final second
Wednesday night, giving Marshall a 75-74 men's basketball victory at SMU.
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Last-second 3-pointer drops SMU men
Dallas Morning News
Consistency, focus keys in Miners' amazing run
El Paso Times
Walls added to MU injury list
Biloxi Sun Herald
Green Wave bracing for Owls
New Orleans Times Picayune
February 13, 2008
Calipari- Conference USA is getting
tougher
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
2008 C-USA Recruiting - What It All
Means
College Football News
SMU football coaching staff adds nine
Dallas Morning News
From the
Tulsa World
-C
USA Notebook- Halfway home
-QB
Smith prepares for draft
-TU
may get big payout from Hogs
UH out to prove NCAA worth against No.
1 Memphis
Houston Chronicle
Calipari tells team to focus on game
Making Final Four is key, not streaks, records
Charlotte Observer (AP)
From
the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Houston
tries to pop Tigers' 'bubble'
-Tigers
vs. Houston preview
-'Rookie'
unleashes dreams
2008 Memphis Baseball Preview
conferenceusa.com
Marshall's Walls breaks hand, could
miss rest of season
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Wilkerson leading Marshall into SMU game
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Coming off the bench suits UAB's Lawrence
Kinnard just fine
Birmingham News
February 12, 2008
From conferenceusa.com
-Men's
Basketball Notebook
-Women's
Basketball Notebook & Statistics
UTEP becomes the first C-USA program to appear in the AP Top 25 under
the league's new membership, which was established in 2005-06. Current
member Houston was the last ranked team in C-USA.
-Softball
Notebook
2008 UCF Baseball Season Preview
cstv.com
SMU hopes lightning strikes twice with
Jones
Why does a small private school in Conference USA that typically
averages fewer than 20000 fans per game pay a coach almost $2 million
annually?
Yahoo! Sports
Memphis moves MTSU game to renew rivalry
Midsouth Daily News Journal
U of L, Memphis will renew football
rivalry
Louisville Courier-Journal
From
the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Tigers'
domination on the boards makes up for any weaknesses that might pop up
-Louisville
added to Tigers' schedule
Marshall winning late into season
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
From
the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Dodging
Memphis should among MU goals
-Adam
Williams adds the right chemistry to Marshall lineup
Behind the scenes with the UAB basketball team
Birmingham News
Ewing's rehab nearly complete
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
February 11, 2008
From
conferenceusa.com
-Men's
Basketball Weekend Round-Up
It was a good Saturday for the home teams as five host squads
picked up wins.
-C-USA
Softball Recap
Houston is undefeated at 4-0, Marshall grabs a ranked win, Kee
wins her 500th game
Fans left to wonder how Herd lost first
ECU game
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Herd looks west to find juco talent
Charleston (WV) Gazette
UH wants 25 wins with Big Dance in its
plans
For Cougars, it's 25 or bust
Houston Chronicle
Schedule looks to be on Tigers' side
Despite the numerous pundits who hold Conference USA against the
University of Memphis, there is an advantage to the Tigers' league
dominance that rarely gets discussed.
Memphis Commercial Appeal
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