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March 2, 2008
Namesake Day
Meatfare Sunday (Orthodox)
Birthday - Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel (author)
World Day Of Prayer
Independence Day (Texas)
From Bonesville.net
-Pirates
ambush Houston
-BVL
Box Score:
East Carolina 11, Monmouth 2
From ecupirates.com
-Pirates
Stun the Cougars, 84-83
Cory Farmer hit his only two free throw
attempts with 22 seconds left to rally East Carolina to an 84-83 victory
over Houston Saturday
-Maness
Shuts Down Hawks In 11-2 Win
-Swann
No-Hits Delaware In Split
-East
Carolina Rolls Past Coastal Carolina 6-1
-Lady
Pirates Fall In Regular Season Finale
From
the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates
shock Cougars
ECU seniors go out in record style
-ECU
women fall to Rice, 69-62
-ECU's
Swann no hits Delaware in softball
-Pirates
find their game, pound Hawks
-ECU
signee Armstrong Ks 9 to lead West Craven
-ECU's
dental school going green
From
the Houston Chronicle
-East
Carolina edges UH in blow to Dance chance
-Murphy-
Tombstone for Cougars' chances
Men's Basketball Drops Heartbreaker at East Carolina
uhcougars.com
ECU upsets Houston
New Bern Sun Journal
Farmer perfect when it counts most
Raleigh News and Observer (AP)
From
the Washington Daily News
-Lawrence
pleased with first practice as a Pirate
Despite running around for over two hours
in the cold, Gerald Lawrence was all smiles when he walked off the field
Friday evening at the Cliff Moore Practice Complex.
-ECU�s
home debut has �Sowers� ending
A 2nd chance for QBs
Charlotte Observer
Nice guys can finish first in draft
Chicago Tribune
Clarke inspires despite loss
The East Carolina signee added six rebounds
and four steals.
Myrtle Beach Sun News
March 1, 2008
Be Positive - Do Something
Positive Day
National Pig Day
Peace Corps Day
Plan a Solo Vacation Day
Refired, Not Retired Day
Anniversary - Land Mine Ban
Admission Day (Nebraska)
Admission Day (Ohio)
Beer Day (Iceland)
From Bonesville.net
-BVL
Box Score:
Monmouth 4, East Carolina 3
Talk FM:
TOT (Bob Orr)
From ecupirates.com
-ECU
Faces Houston In Home Finale
Seniors Cory Farmer, Taylor Gagnon and
Darrell Jenkins will play their final home game Saturday night when the
Pirates host Houston inside Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum beginning
at 7 o'clock.
-Hawks'
Rally In Ninth Nips Pirates 4-3
Rick Niederhaus' two-run home run in the
top of the ninth inning gave Monmouth a 4-3 win over East Carolina
Friday night at Lewis Field at Clark-LeClair Stadium.
-Swimming
& Diving Remains Third At Championship Meet
-Pirates
Move To 13-4 With Sweep
The East Carolina softball team took a pair
of contests over Radford and Liberty to begin the Pirate Clash on Friday
at the ECU Softball Field.
-Pirates
Open Spring Football Practice
Head Coach Skip Holtz Welcomes Back 20
Returning Starters, 50 Lettermen
-ECU
Captures 5-2 Road Win At UNCG
From
the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Hawks
have fiesta at East Carolina's expense
Monmouth rallies past Pirates
-Back
to business
ECU hits gridiron for start of spring
practice
-Pirates
return several important pieces on offense
-Pirates
play final home game against Cougars
Pirates drop home opener to Monmouth
Kinston Free Press
Esposito, Hawks eyeing repeat
Asbury Park Press
Men's Basketball Ready to Face East Carolina on Saturday
uhcougars.com
Women's Hoops Set for Senior Day Against
East Carolina
riceowls.com
Panthers quiet one the first day of free
agency
Hurney said the visit with Coleman went
well, although he wouldn�t say if the former ECU product passed a team
physical.
Gaston Gazette
February 29, 2008
Leap Day
From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher:
The Bradsher Beat
�
Garrard on journey with a higher power
Talk FM:
TOT (David Frum)
From ecupirates.com
-Late
Three Lifts Houston Past ECU
Tye Jackson's three-pointer with 25.6
seconds remaining in the game lifted Houston to the 72-69 win over East
Carolina Thursday evening at Hofheinz Pavilion.
-ECU
Hosts Monmouth In Home Opener
The ECU baseball team will play its first
game of the season inside Lewis Field at Clark-LeClair Stadium Friday
night (5 p.m.) when they play host to the Monmouth Hawks.
-Pirates
Host Annual Pirate Clash
The East Carolina softball team remains at
home for the third consecutive weekend as its hosts the 2008 Pirate
Clash. The Pirates hold an all-time record of 69-9 against its
tournament opponents Radford, Liberty, Fordham and Delaware. Towson and
UNC Greensboro will also take part in the tourney.
-Pirates
in Third Place At C-USA Championships
From
the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU
baseball opens home slate vs. Hawks
-ECU
women fall to Houston
-Garrard-
Reaching heights wasn't always easy
-Missing
man died from exposure
Authorities have not said why Nickolas
Radeka, a retired East Carolina Professor, did not protect himself from
exposure after he disappeared from his home
Women's Basketball Wins 72-69 Thriller Over East Carolina
uhcougars.com
Farmer leads Pirates past SMU
Kinston Free Press
Hot-hitting freshman Pritchard helps Elon past East
Carolina
Burlington Times News
From
the Spartanburg Herald-Journal (from 02.20.08)
-Schools
Showing Interest In Keenan Twosome
-Mooring
Has First Offer
QB Brett Mooring (6-4 220) of Vanceboro, NC
said East Carolina has offered
Combine sillier than 'Survivor'
San Diego Union Tribune
February 28, 2008
Floral Design Day
National Chili Day
National Tooth Fairy Day
St. Oswald of Worcester Feast Day
From Bonesville.net
-Myatt:
View from the 'ville
�
Bucs welcome new-found bounty
-Myatt:
Brown signs; Spring reboots
-BVL Box Score:
Elon 9, East Carolina 6
Talk FM:
TOT (Cas Haley, Rob Jones, Lind
Graves)
From ecupirates.com
-Pirates
Shoot Past Mustangs
Cory Farmer scored 20 points and East
Carolina snapped a five-game losing streak by routing SMU 84-52 on
Wednesday night.
-Pirates
In Second Place At C-USA Championships
-Pirate
Baseball Falls To Elon 9-6
From
the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Turning
the tables
ECU ends skid with rout of SMU
-ECU
falls to 1-3 in baseball
-ECU
women look to tame Cougars in Texas
Pirates rout SMU, Doherty
Fayetteville Observer
Pirates win in big way
New Bern Sun Journal
Farmer, Pirates pummel Mustangs
Raleigh News and Observer (AP)
NCAA Game Summary - S-M-U at East Carolina
sportsnetwork.com
SMU men fall to East Carolina, 84-52
Dallas Morning News (AP)
Pirates ransack men's hoops
smudailycampus.com
ECU football schedule released; spring
practice starts
Washington Daily News
Saints re-sign Goodwin, Cooper
Lafayette (LA) Daily Advertiser
Chat with Mel Kiper
Chris Johnson from East Carolina, if he
goes in the second round, he's going to be a good pick for someone.
espn.com
Rules Of Thumb- Combine Edition
RealGM.com
Recruiting starts to heat up for RB Howell
�Right now we�re getting letters from
Clemson, Georgia, North Carolina, Wake Forest, North Carolina State and
East Carolina,�
Yahoo! Sports
USC & Clemson Offer North Carolina Back
RB Desmond Scott (5-10 184) of Durham has
offers from USC, Clemson, Virginia, North Carolina, NC State, Tennessee,
Alabama, Georgia, Florida and East Carolina.
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
February 27, 2008
From Bonesville.net
BVL Audio:
Skip Holtz spring launch press conference
-BVL:
East Carolina 2008 Football Schedule
From ecupirates.com
-Pirates
Set To Host SMU
East Carolina plays its final two home
games of the season this week beginning Wednesday night when it
entertains SMU inside Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum at 7 o'clock.
-Spring
Practice, 2008 Schedule Press Quotes
East Carolina University Head Football
Coach Skip Holtz addressed members of the media Tuesday afternoon during
his annual pre-spring practice press conference.
-East
Carolina Releases 2008 Football Schedule
-Pirates
Place Sixth At Wexford Intercollegiate
-Brewer
Earns All-Academic Team Honors
-326
Student-Athletes To Be Honored
From
the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Doherty
brings SMU Mustangs to Minges
-Pirates
gear up for start of spring drills
-Pirates
release football schedule
-Campbell
gets OK to resume practice
East Carolina begins spring football
practices
New Bern Sun Journal
Doherty struggling at SMU
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
SMU hoops to play for 10th seed in
Conference USA Tournament
smudailycampus.com
M-Basketball Game Notes- SMU At East
Carolina - Wed. at 7 p.m. ET
smumustangs.com
SMU faces another team in conference cellar
The men's basketball team and East
Carolina, tied for second-to-last place in Conference USA, meet today in
Greenville, N.C.
Dallas Morning News
Tough schedules await
Raleigh News and Observer
Skip Holtz looking to turn East Carolina
players into leaders
Fayetteville Observer (AP)
From
the East Carolinian
-ECU
plays well after a very rough start
-Lady
Pirates wrap up home schedule
Standout on a standout team
Among the schools actively recruiting
Caldwell are Charlotte, Clemson, East Carolina, Wake Forest and West
Virginia.
Charlotte Observer
GetEducated Ranks Top 30 Best Online and
Distance Learning MBAs
Premiering at the number one ranked "most
affordable" spot this year is East Carolina University
Emediawire
February 26, 2008
From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien:
Pirate Notebook No. 336
� East
Carolina at ESPN�s mercy
-Bailey:
From the Anchor Desk
� Will
the real ECU please stand up?
Talk FM:
Brian Bailey (Billy Godwin)
Talk FM:
TOT (Denny O'Brien, Grover Norquist, PH)
From ecupirates.com
-East
Carolina Releases 2008 Football Schedule
Contests Against Seven '07 Bowl Qualifiers,
Including A Home Matchup Against Fiesta Bowl Winner West Virginia,
Highlight Slate
-Pirates
In Fourth At Wexford Invitational
-Johnson
Blazes Through NFL Combine
Football heart and Soul for Odom
Four years ago, Odom was East Carolina's
defensive coordinator.
Florida Today
Arenafootball2 - Changes afoot for Wolves
The quarterback position is always one to
watch in the arena game. The Manchester Wolves have three on the roster,
James Pinkney (East Carolina), Jon Grant (UC-Davis) and Mike Orihel
(Rowan).
New Hampshire Union Leader
Tuesday morning�s G-Briefing.
Hoops, ACC and ECU style.
850 The Buzz
From
Baseball America
-Strike
One- Raising Arizona
After seeing Carpenter pitch Saturday, I
buzzed down to Columbia to catch the second game of East Carolina�s
doubleheader against South Carolina
-Poll:
Dropped Out- Texas A&M (21), East Carolina
(24), Old Dominion (25)
Around the Bases
College Baseball Insider
The fastest back (It's not D-Mac)
Dallas Morning News
Lawrence excited to play for Pirates
Washington Daily News
Who's Hot & Not - The 2008 NFL Combine
College Football News
February 25, 2008
BVL Audio:
Billy Godwin & Players Postgame remarks
Bonesville.net
From ecupirates.com
-Pirates
Fall In Extra Innings 7-6
Kyle Enders' two-run single in the bottom
of the 11th gave No. 2 South Carolina a 7-6 win over No. 24 East
Carolina Sunday afternoon in game three at Sarge Frye Field.
-ECU
Nips UCF 4-3 In C-USA Finale
-Softball
Splits Again To Close Classic
From
the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU
measures up with nation's elite
A grueling weekend tour of Columbia, S.C.,
was just what the East Carolina Pirates feel they needed to start the
baseball season.
-Pirates'
big weekend lacks perfect ending
-Around Campus:
Medical school growth focus of ECU, UNC-CH
-Around Campus:
ECU looks within for new associate
research dean
Combine wrapup- McFadden's blazing in 40-yard dash
The hype over McFadden's time led many to
overlook the blazing time by East Carolina running back Chris Johnson.
USA Today
ECU's Johnson turns in fastest 40 of NFL
combine so far
Fayetteville Observer (AP)
Johnson shines at combine
Ex-ECU star runs 4.24 40-yard dash
Raleigh News and Observer (AP)
From
nfl.com
2008 Combine- Chris Johnson (Interview)
East Carolina running back Chris Johnson
discusses his exceptional 4.24 sec 40-YD dash at the 2008 combine.
RB 40-YD dash
Best 40-yd dash performances by running
backs at the combine (CJ at 1:40)
Enders' RBI Single Lifts Gamecocks To 7-6 Win Over East
Carolina in 11 Innings
gamecocksonline.com
Enders saves Gamecocks in 11th inning
Greenville (SC) News
Enders comes through in Gamecocks' rally
Rock Hill Herald
From the Columbia (SC) State
-Baseball
| A welcome finish for USC
-Columbia
High duo has change of heart
Defensive lineman Matthew Johnson (6-2,
280) and athlete Arthur Goforth (5-8, 170) of Keenan were scheduled to
visit East Carolina Sunday.
USC Wins 11 Inning Drama at The Sarge 7-6
scout.com
USC-ECU Game 3 Notebook- Johnson Comes Up Big
rivals.com
Copper re-signs with Saints
Washington Daily News
|
March 2, 2008
From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Krzyzewski
wins No. 800 in a thriller
-This
one was big, but it sure wasn't easy for Duke
-Canes
blow away Lightning
-Wooden
Remains Hospitalized After Fall
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-State
can't deny K
Duke's rally stings Pack
-800
wins in 1,064 games
-Lawson
helps Heels
Tournaments bringing in millions
March is here, and for college basketball
fans, there's no better time of year. It's shaping up to be a pretty
good time of the year for the city of Charlotte, too, as fans bring in
money.
news14.com
From the Birmingham News
-Antonio
Coleman's injury brings quick end to Auburn football scrimmage
-Ticket
sales for Birmingham's NCAA games behind 2003's pace
Rodriguez's lawyers seek WVU records,
Pastilong testimony
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Tigers trying to lock up elusive NCAA bid
Anderson Independent
Havens, Gamecocks draw first blood
Clemson picked the wrong guy to give a
bases-loaded opportunity on Saturday.
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Havens uncorks on Clemson
Columbia (SC) State
From the
Charlotte Observer
-NBA:
Bobcats begin youth movement
-NCHSAA:
Football's role in families' school choice
debated
From the Rock Hill (SC) Herald
-Clipped
Bulldogs take No. 1 BSC seed away from host
Eagles
-Eagles
can't find cure for funk
Seniors go out on a high note with big
victory
Wilmington Star-News
From the Winston Salem Journal
-Curry
lifts Davidson to 19th straight win
-Mountaineers'
slump ends
-Deacs
lose third in a row
McFarland has big game, Johnson comes up
empty in OT loss to Georgia Tech
-J.C.
Smith wins CIAA Tournament
March 1, 2008
From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Trustees
approve $5M plan to improve Wallace Wade
Plans include new restrooms and improved
concession facilities at the nearly 80-year-old, horseshoe-shaped
football venue.
-N.C.
State, confident but slumping, stands in the way
-Memories
of a long, fruitful run for Krzyzewski at Duke
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-Struggling
times for Lowe
Coaching basketball hasn't been a comfort
for Sidney Lowe, who has also been battling family issues over the past
year.
-Broncos'
Sheppard ships out
CIAA player off for tour of duty in Iraq.
-Tar
Heels roll past Kent State
From the
Charlotte Observer
-Panthers
deal Jenkins to Jets for picks
-JCSU
moves to title game
-Bray
caps 49ers rally in 10th inning
-Celtics
clip Bobcats
-Bobcats
waive guard McInnis
FSU men advance to title game
Fayetteville Observer
Small and Quirky Davidson Faces Uphill Fight
McKillop is the son of a New York City
police officer, he played college basketball at East Carolina and
Hofstra.
New York Times
Rivalry resumes for USC, Clemson
Greenville (SC) News
From
the Columbia (SC) State
-Sooners'
coach rumored to be candidate for USC
-Rivals
lament late start and shorter prep time
Quest for No. 1
Winthrop (19-10, 10-3) hosts UNC Asheville
(20-8, 9-4) in the matchup that decides the regular-season championship
and the No. 1 seed for next week's conference tournament.
Rock Hill (SC) Herald
2008 Spring
Preview - Ranking the Conferences
College Football News
Is this football slate a dream?
Fairmont Times-West Virginian
TOO EARLY- The Panthers have made
significant roster moves, but don't get excited or depressed just yet
Winston Salem Journal
From the Atlanta Journal Constitution
-Grading
the NFL scouting combine
-Crumpler
close to signing with Seahawks
February 29, 2008
Lowe's mother has heart attack
Raleigh News and Observer
Right place, right time
King's journey to Eckerd started when he
made the decision to leave East Carolina after his sophomore season.
Greensboro News Record
WVU lawyers demand answers from Rich
Rod
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
From the
Charlotte Observer
-Study-
Football would spike UNCC fees
Report projects $300 jump in student costs,
which would be the costliest athletic fees in UNC system
-Wake's
NCAA hopes take hit
Deacons might have to win final 3 games to
qualify
-Panthers
busy in free agency
When the clock struck one past midnight
this morning, all kinds of new possibilities opened for the Carolina
Panthers and other NFL teams.
-Hoover
agrees to 3-year deal with Panthers
-Jenkins
next to leave?
-Construction
under way at BofA Stadium
Weekend series preview
Their fans can take solace in the fact that
rival East Carolina is off to a 1-3 start following a 9-6 defeat to Elon
on Wednesday.
Wilmington Star-News
Tigers ready to test hitting success
Anderson Independent
From
the
Columbia (SC) State
-Tigers
to play in purple tonight
Clemson will wear purple jerseys for
tonight�s game at College of Charleston in support of Mary-Louise
Pawlowski, the 13-year-old daughter of Cougars coach John Pawlowski.
-See
Dick run (his mouth)
Vitale�s enthusiastic endorsement of Bob
Knight for USC job is irresponsible
Krzyzewski's 799 have come at a price
Hampton Roads Daily Press
Lack of clutch hitting dooms Eagles
Some of it was playing the nation's No. 4
team.
Rock Hill (SC) Herald
Around FCS- Caught Speeding
sportsnetwork.com
Grambling's proposes longer, richer
contract for Broadway
Before arriving at Grambling, Broadway was
head coach at Division II North Carolina Central and a 20-year assistant
at North Carolina, Florida, East Carolina and Duke.
Monroe (LA) News Star
February 28, 2008
From the
Charlotte Observer
-Turner
unlikely to be a Panther
Even though East Carolina's Chris Johnson's
ran a blazing 4.24 40-yard dash at the combine, he's likely to go in the
second round.
-Now,
a question for Friday, Spangler, Bowles
-CIAA
Men's Tournament | Preview
-Goldwire,
49ers' slump hits new low
-Panthers
to keep adding receivers? Free agent analysis
-Panthers
moving well this offseason
-Injury
strikes Bobcats again
Panthers dump Carr, bring in Muhammad
Winston Salem Journal
Gamecocks, Tigers open diamond seasons
Rock Hill (SC) Herald
Clemson roars to 20th win
Greenville (SC) News
Wolfpack packs it in early vs. Noles
Raleigh News and Observer
From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Defense
carries the day as Duke pulls away from GT
-Blue
Devils get another big recruit
The company of misery
There was no audible booing from the small
crowd. The players showed no outward rage, merely walking slowly off the
court, saying nothing to each other.
Columbia (SC) State
VCU claims CAA crown by putting clamps on
UNCW
Wilmington Star-News
College roundup- ODU upends No. 5 UNC in
baseball
Hampton Roads Daily Press
February 27, 2008
Virginia defensive end leaves school
Roanoke Times
From
the Winston Salem Journal
-UNMOTIVATED-
Wolfpack acting as if it has little left to play for
-ASU
will attempt to slow Davidson
Vandy shortens Tennessee's tenure at the top
Memphis Commercial Appeal
South Carolina looks to overcome
confidence issues
Anderson Independent
From the
Charlotte Observer
-Panthers
are 'very interested' in Moose
-Neal
carried Smith on to Globetrotters
Eagles clinch share of Big South crown
Rock Hill Herald
Seahawks drop home opener
Wilmington Star News
February 26, 2008
WVU can warm to this schedule
Charleston Gazette
WVU to play seven home games in 2008
Beckley Register-Herald
Pastilong talks about highs, lows of his
athletic director tenure
Charleston Daily Mail
Meet The Assistants - Lonnie Galloway
Who would have thought in '05, getting
fired from East Carolina, that I'd go on to win three national
championships at Appalachian State.
WBOY-TV
Slate of foes looks kinder for Seahawks
Wilmington Star-News
Clemson, USC climb in most baseball polls
Greenville (SC) News
College baseball- The inside pitch
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
SEC names USC shortstop Havens player of
the week
Columbia (SC) State
From the
Charlotte Observer
-Vols
could unseat ACC's best for seed
-Despite
naysayers, 49ers will play football
-W.
Charlotte grad joins UNC-CH
-Arena
boosters point to tournament tizzy
Carter Gym sees its final Camels� game
Fayetteville Observer
2008 ACC Spring Preview
College Football News
February 25, 2008
From
the
Winston Salem Journal
-Heels
top Deacons
-Appalachian
State to start spring practice today
Campbell prepares to play last game in
Carter Gym
Fayetteville Observer
From
the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-Jones
hooks the big one
-Pro
angling seems to be a bit obtuse
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-Cavs
gallop past Pack
-Panthers
top Muhammad's list
|
March 2, 2008
From conferenceusa.com
-Women's
Basketball Championship Bracket Set
Regular Season Champ UTEP will play the 8
p.m. EST game on Friday, March 7 and face the winner of Thursday's
first-round game between No. 8 seed East Carolina, defending its 2007
C-USA Championship title, and No. 9 seed Rice
-SMU
Wins 2008 C-USA Swimming & Diving Crown
-Houston
and Rice Repeat As C-USA Track & Field Indoor Champions
Blazers deliver NCAA statement
Birmingham News
Same old story for Green Wave
Tulane's losing streak reaches seven games
New Orleans Times Picayune
Hot-shooting Tulsa blisters Marshall
Beckley Register-Herald
From
the Tulsa World
-Ray
Reese paces Tulsa's victory
-QB
job is Johnson�s to lose
Hot-shooting Tulsa buries Marshall 89-64
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Marshall falls at Tulsa, 89-64
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
For SMU, something to feel good about
Dallas Morning News
From
the El Paso Times
-UTEP
Miners fall to SMU in double overtime
-UTEP
women finish conference play perfect 16-0
From
the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Rose
explodes late to lead Tigers to win over Golden Eagles
-Tigers
rally in sixth to top Ohio
From
the Biloxi Sun Herald
-Packed
house proof of what could be
Memphis coach John Calipari stepped between
the well-wishers and the stragglers, casting his eye toward another No.
1 seed in the NCAA Tournament after his Tigers turned back a tenacious
Southern Miss squad before a packed house Saturday at the Reed Green
Coliseum.
-UPSET
NOT IN THE CARDS
From
the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-Sutton
hindered by cold weather
-Freshman
Rose tips scale toward Tigers
-
From
the Hattiesburg American
-Eagles
put scare into No. 2 Tigers
-Big
crowd motivates Southern Miss
-USM
baseball team pushes record to 6-1
UCF Knights hold off Owls for win
Orlando Sentinel
From
the Houston Chronicle
-Texas'
flubs help Rice to win at baseball Classic
-Cougars
can't deliver key hits while falling to OU
Cougars Fall In Extra Innings To Sooners
March 1, 2008
From conferenceusa.com
-Men's
Basketball Notebook
The madness of March officially kicks off
Saturday with a full slate of March 1 games in Conference USA, beginning
with No. 2/3 Memphis visiting Southern Miss for a 3 p.m. CT tip on CSTV
-2008
C-USA Swimming & Diving Championship Day Three Results
-Day
One - C-USA Track & Field Championships
-Bowden
Throws Complete Game Two-Hit Shutout at. No 25 ULL
From the Birmingham News
-Cousins
commits to play for Mike Davis, UAB
-Two
consecutive on-the-road wins fan Blazers' NCAA Tournament hopes
-UAB
wins twice in tourney
From the Houston Chronicle
-UH's
McKiver draws national attention for 52-point effort
-Rice
rolls to win over OU in College Classic
-Musick
sets pace as UH downs Tech 5-4 at Classic
Golden Eagles hope sold-out 'Green House' rattles Tigers
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
From the Hattiesburg American
-USM's
Bowden stops Lafayette
-Tigers
tough in conference
From the Hattiesburg American
-Dorsey's
'do doesn't slow slide
-No.
2 Tigers at Southern Miss
-Tigers'
slow start continues with loss
Eagles shoot for perfect upset
Biloxi Sun Herald
Rested Herd tackles Tulsa
Charleston (WV) Gazette
TU's Sims gives valiant effort in uphill
battle
New Orleans Times Picayune
From
the Huntington Herald Dispatch
-Chance
at winning season creating excitement
-Marshall
baseball team splits games
O'Donnell, Noel key to program
Orlando Sentinel
Tulsa makes coaching changes
Todd Graham announced a few staff changes
within the Tulsa football program on Friday afternoon.
Tulsa World
UTEP Miners set to take on struggling SMU
team
El Paso Times
February 29, 2008
2008 C-USA Swimming & Diving
Championship Day Two Results
Pirates in Third Place
conferenceusa.com
Race car bears Marshall's name;
sponsors sought for NASCAR debut
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
SMU quarterback Justin Willis suspended
from team
Dallas Morning News
Big home matchups highlight schedule
El Paso Times
UH, Rice pitchers helped by Tommy John
surgery
Houston Chronicle
From the Hattiesburg American
-Sutton
begins senior season slowly
-Sellout
possible Saturday
C-USA title not one Tigers want
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Tulane to get 'tough' test in
Minneapolis
For half the year, Anthony Scelfo is a
quarterback. As many football players do, he often speaks about
toughness and heart and determination.
New Orleans Times Picayune
WVU-Herd rivalry goes south
Baseball teams face off at noon Saturday in
Myrtle Beach
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Marshall, West Virginia to play Baseball
at the Beach
Huntington Herald Dispatch
February 28, 2008
From
conferenceusa.com
-2008
C-USA Swimming & Diving Championship Day One Results
-Rice
& Houston Prepare to Defend Indoor Track & Field Crowns
-C-USA
Women's Tennis Notebook
-Houston
Drops Heartbreaker at No. 6 Rice on Wednesday
-Defensive
Miscues Cost Memphis 9-8 Loss to Murray State
-Vaden
Scores 41 In UAB Win Over UTEP
From
the New Orleans Times-Picayune
-Wave
faces tall order in 2008
-Randolph
paces Tigers; UCF starts hot, ices Tulane
-Garrett
shines for Green Wave
From
the Houston Chronicle
-No.
15 Rice baseball outlasts UH for 12-11 victory
-McKiver
explodes for 52 in UH's rout of Southern Miss
Point total tops in Division I this season
as Cougars roll 95-67
Football schedule brings tough
competition
The Student Printz (USM)
Cougars blast Eagles behind McKiver's 52
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Vaden ties school record with 41 points
in UAB's victory over UTEP
UAB head basketball coach Mike Davis sent a
message to a heckler at the Don Haskins Center when things weren't going
so well on Wednesday night against UTEP.
Birmingham News
From
the El Paso Times
-Blazers'
late flurry nips UTEP
-UT's
visit highlights Miner home dates
From
the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-U
of M clinches share of 3rd straight C-USA crown with victory
-Kemp
emerges from slump
-Tiger
replay
From
the Tulsa World
-Tigers
heal, TU hurts
-TU
Notebook- Big deficit
UCF Knights play with new spark
Orlando Sentinel
Thundering Herd faces challenging football schedule
Charleston Daily Mail
From
the Huntington Herald Dispatch
-Morris
makes his mark at Combine
-C-USA
standings jostle as regular season winds down
February 27, 2008
From
conferenceusa.com
-Men's
Basketball Notebook
-C-USA
Swimming and Diving All-Academic Team Announced
-Indoor
Track & Field Notebook & Top Performances
Knights attract national TV attention
UCF will play on consecutive ESPN Sunday
night telecasts against Tulsa (Oct. 26) and East Carolina (Nov. 2).
Florida Today
UCF releases full 2008 schedule
Orlando Sentinel
From
the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-Saturday
back in vogue for Golden Eagle football
-Surging
Eagles close in on goal
-La.-Monroe
stifles Southern Miss
Southern Miss was limited to just a pair of
hits as Louisiana-Monroe starting pitcher Drew Graham handcuffed the
Golden Eagle batters 4-1 Tuesday.
Fedora gets all games on Saturdays
Biloxi Sun Herald
Herd's schedule full of power
Marshall football will play nine bowl
teams, five of them at home, on a 2008 schedule announced by athletic
director Bob Marcum.
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Herd schedule includes two on ESPN
Charleston Gazette
Injured Herd slowing it down
Charleston Daily Mail
Herd to play nine bowl teams in �08
Beckley Register-Herald
From
the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Tigers
heavy on home games
-Home
game with Louisville highlights Tigers' '08 football schedule
-Tigers-Vols
sets ESPN record
-Stop
playing patty-cake, urges Calipari
-Tigers
vs. Tulsa preview
SMU will open football season at Rice
Dallas Morning News
From
the Tulsa World
-TU
sets football games
-TU
expects focused Tigers
Blazers face road test to protect NCAA
hopes
Birmingham News
From
the Houston Chronicle
-UH
men can't afford slipups down the stretch
-UH
NOTEBOOK Perfect time for a road trip
Women's basketball (14-14, 8-6 C-USA) plays
East Carolina (13-14, 7-7) on Thursday, with a win giving the Cougars a
first-round bye
From
the El Paso Times
-UTEP
Miners enter scramble for top-4 C-USA finish
-UTEP
Miners still unsure about first-round opponent
Roadrunners to gain Div. I experience at
C-USA meet
The Roadrunners are in Houston for the
Conference USA Championships...."This
is a good portal into the Division I championship scene," said Bailey,
whose team will compete against Southern Methodist, East Carolina and
Hawaii. "The teams we're racing have major athletic departments."
Bakersfield Californian
February 26, 2008
From
conferenceusa.com
-Baseball
Notebook
-Western
Carolina Rallies Past Herd Baseball, 12-8
-Owls
Host Home-Opener Tuesday At 4 PM
-Wave
Baseball To Take On Lions, Cajuns In Midweek Action
-UAB
Travels To Play 2007 College World Series Participant Mississippi State
Tuesday
-Softball
Notebook
-Women's
Basketball Notebook & Statistics
-Men's
Basketball Player of the Week
From
the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Cal:
Loss will get Tigers' attention
-Tigers'
Rose misses practice; may miss game on Wednesday
C-USA Wraps Up Regular Season Action This Week
Huntington News Network
Wilkerson emerging as 'unstoppable'
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
From
the
Charleston Daily Mail
-Marshall's
Morris impressive at NFL Combine
-Herd
player has foot up on foes
Newcomers shine for Golden Eagles
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
UH's Avery, Alridge show off speed for NFL
Houston Chronicle
QB Smith says drills went well
Tulsa World
5 former UTEP players invited to work out
at NFL combine
El Paso Times
February 25, 2008
From
conferenceusa.com
-Weekend
Baseball Roundup
Three Conference USA teams (Southern Miss,
Tulane and UCF) opened the 2008 season by posting three-game sweeps at
home. For the Green Wave it was their first series on campus since the
2005 NCAA Super Regional and it also represented the first games in the
brand-new Greer Field at Turchin Stadium.
-Men's
Basketball Weekend Round-Up
Houston picked up its 20th win of the
season with a 71-62 victory against crosstown conference rival Rice on
Saturday night.
-C-USA
Softball Recap
From
the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Undefeated
season up in smoke, but Tigers must keep eyes on big picture
-Tigers
claim first victory of year
UTEP coach asks fans to fill Haskins Center
El Paso Times
From
the Hattiesburg American
-Coming
through in clutch
Up 3-0 with runners on second and third and one out, Lipscomb had an
opportunity to put the final nail in the Golden Eagles' coffin
-Victory
over Tulane excites Eagles
Winstead delivers winner for USM
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Streak of losing is over, but Marshall
lifts aim
Hattiesburg American
Tryout of a lifetime
Paul Smith probably didn't have the day he
wanted to.
Tulsa World
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