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April 27, 2008
Babe Ruth Day
Matanzas Mule day
Mother, Father Deaf Day
Orthodox Easter Sunday / Pascha (Orthodox)
Rogation Sunday
Rural Life Sunday or Soli Stewardship Sunday
Birthday - President Ulysses S. Grant (18th President)
From
Bonesville.net
-BVL
Box Score (1):
East Carolina 11, Presbyterian 2
BVL Box Score (2):
East Carolina 3, Presbyterian 0
From ecupirates.com
-Titans
Select Johnson In First Round Of Draft
-Bristow
Completes Sweep Of Presbyterian 3-0
-Big
Innings Propel Softball To Sweep
-Play
At Cavalier Classic Halted By Darkness
-ECU
Defeats Presbyterian 11-2
From
the Washington Daily News
-Pitching
powers Pirates past Blue Hose
-ECU�s
Johnson selected by the Titans in the first round of the NFL Draft
From
the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates
have no trouble with Blue Hose
-Titans
take ECU's Johnson at No. 24
With Johnson, Titans fill need fast
Expect East Carolina speedster to boost struggling offense
Nashville Tennessean
Titans find speed
Draft speedy East Carolina RB Johnson in first round
Murfreesboro
Daily News Journal
Titans select Chris Johnson in first round
Nashville City Paper
Titans excited about selection of Johnson
titansonline.com
Titans Say They Added Immediate Help On
Day One
titansradio.com
ECU back taken early
Raleigh News & Observer
NFL Draft- Titans pick speedy Johnson in
first round
Jackson Sun
Chris Johnson
CBSSports.com
SUNDAY SHOWCASE- 2008 NFL DRAFT
The Olympia grad and star at East Carolina says he was not
surprised he went high, even if draft experts were.
Orlando Sentinel
Father Judge's Lowery takes 2d in
400-meter hurdles
The East Carolina recruit has run 1:55.16 in the open 800 race
indoors.
Philadelphia Inquirer
April 26, 2008
Hug an Australian Day
National Rebuilding Day
National Pretzel Day
Richter Scale Day
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day
From
Bonesville.net
-BVL
Box Score:
East Carolina 6, Presbyterian 1
Talk FM:
TOT (Bill Johnson)
From ecupirates.com
-Pirate
Baseball Gameday Central
-Maness
Pitches ECU Pass Presbyterian, 6-1
ECU's Maness improves to 7-0 on season
Greenville Daily Reflector
Blue Hose Drop Opener With ECU
gobluehose.com
ECU running back Johnson hopes for high selection
Washington Daily News
Draft prospects who met with Steelers
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Ravens seeking RB depth
ravens24x7.com
Nashville- Titans on lookout for speed
Chattanooga Times Free Press
April 25, 2008
National Arbor Day
State License Plate Day
National & Global Youth Service Days (04/25-27)
From
Bonesville.net
-Bradsher:
The Bradsher Beat
�
Sports celebs left an impression
Talk FM:
TOT (SKIP HOLTZ)
From ecupirates.com
-ECU
To Host Challenger League Game
The Challenger Division is for children with any special needs
who are from the ages of 5-18 and plays each Saturday from the end of
April through mid June.
-Kemp
Named To '08 Dick Howser Watch List
Kemp Is One Of Four Catchers On The 50-Man Watch List
-ECU
Recognized By NCAA For Academic Success
Women's Tennis program cited for APR excellence
ECU�s Johnson aiming for history
Fayetteville Observer
ECU's Johnson sprinting into NFL
Raleigh News & Observer
How to Run a 4.2
Wall Street Journal
Talk about managing your time in school
Recruiting Web Site rivals.com reported that offensive tackle
Wesley Cook has received a verbal offer from East Carolina.
BlueRidgeNow.com
From
the East Carolinian
-ECU
fans have plenty to look forward to
Many sports programs are on the rise
-A
look back at the sports memories
Bowl win tops the list
-Awards
-Track
and Field speeds by the competition
-Sowers
grounds Seahawks in Pirates' victory
April 24, 2008
Library of Congress Day
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
From
Bonesville.net
-Myatt:
View from the 'ville
� Scouts
eye C.J.'s supporting cast
-Myatt:
View from the 'ville
�
Mack's program a work in progress
-BVL Box Score:
East Carolina 9, Campbell 3
Talk FM:
TOT
From ecupirates.com
-ECU
Complete Season Sweep Of Camels, 9-3
-Camels
Turn Back Lady Pirates In Sweep
From
the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Mincey
mows down Camels in first start
One night after East Carolina rode a complete game by
Sthil Sowers to victory, the Pirates managed to get six-plus innings and
a win out of a relief pitcher.
-ECU
seeking permission to convert home to guest house
-New
Brody center closer to reality
Pirates on the rise
ECU has one of the most respected athletic directors in
the country, one of the top young football coaches and a proven winner
at the helm of the basketball program.
Raleigh News & Observer
From
the Wilmington Star-News
-UNCW
hoops gets transfer Fields
One night after East Carolina rode a
-Seahawks
add big man
Fields to transfer to UNC-Wilmington
Fayetteville Observer
April 23, 2008
Administrative Professionals Day
St. George Feast Day
UN World Book and Copyright Day
Birthday - President James Buchanan (15th President)
Birthday - William Shakespeare (poet/playwright)
From
Bonesville.net
-BVL
Box Score:
East Carolina 6, UNCW 1
Talk FM:
TOT (Jen Holtz, R. Christiansen, D.
Young)
From ecupirates.com
-Sowers
Tosses Complete Game Against No. 27 UNCW
-Pirates
Finish Seventh At C-USA Championship
-Crystal
Wilson Signs With Women's Basketball
Sowers' steady effort shuts down
Seahawks
East Carolina right-hander Sthil Sowers is getting more
game experience than most freshman pitchers across the country.
Greenville Daily Reflector
From
the Wilmington Star-News
-UNCW
stumbles at East Carolina
The UNC-Wilmington baseball team looked lifeless in a 6-1
loss to East Carolina Tuesday night in a college baseball game at Clark-LeClair
Stadium. Freshman
right-hander Sthil Sowers had a lot to do with the Seahawks� quiet bats.
-Blog:
Pirates handcuff Seahawks
Seahawks Shut Down By ECU's Sowers
uncwsports.com
Sowers pitches all nine innings in ECU
6-1 win
New Bern Sun Journal
Sowers stumps UNCW
Raleigh News & Observer
Pirates' offense to work as a 'committee' this season
The one-man show starring Chris Johnson is over at East
Carolina and the transition to an ensemble act is underway.
Fayetteville Observer
Beaufort boys primed for Pirates� football
season
Washington Daily News
NFL Draft preview- Scouting the RBs
Austin American-Statesman
From
the San Diego Union Tribune
-NFL:
The top prospects
-McFadden
leaves 'em in a quandary
Highs school tennis- 4A and 2A tennis teams wrap up play
Collins, who won the state overall doubles title with
partner Kendra Higgins last year, will play at Division I East Carolina
University this fall.
TCPalm
April 22, 2008
Earth Day (U.S.)
National Jelly Bean Day
From
Bonesville.net
-Bailey:
From the Anchor Desk
� Tough
treading
Talk FM:
Bailey (Ben Sanderson)
Talk FM:
TOT (Debbie Crane, Carol Deshiel)
From ecupirates.com
-Pirate
Baseball Gameday Central
-Pirates
Fall To Seventh At C-USA Championship
Pirates host UNC-W tonight
The East Carolina baseball team looks to get back on
track after being swept by Rice over the weekend, hosting UNC-Wilmington
tonight at Clark-LeClair Stadium.
Greenville Daily Reflector
From
the Wilmington Star-News
-Rivalry
one of the great games for the state
-UNCW-ECU
preview
From
the East Carolinian
-ECU
Baseball continues to struggle against Rice
-Pirates
outlasted by UTEP in conference series
Copper�s first football banquet, camp
coming together
Washington Daily News
April 21, 2008
Patriot's Day
Kindergarten Day
From
Bonesville.net
-O'Brien:
Pirate Notebook No. 342
� Memory
lane is worth repaving
-BVL Box Score:
Rice 7, East Carolina 1
From ecupirates.com
-Pirates
In Sixth At C-USA Championship
-Langwell's
Complete Game Sweeps Pirates, 7-1
-Softball
Falls To UTEP, 4-2
-Track
And Field Successful At Christopher Newport
Pirates get swept by Owls
Washington Daily News
Owls Complete Series Sweep Of East Carolina With 7-1
Victory Sunday
riceowls.com
Langwell gives No. 11 Rice baseball lift in 7-1 win
Houston Chronicle
Scouting the NFL Draft's top five running
backs
Sacramento Bee
Sandra Bullock Unhurt After Head-On Crash
With Drunken Driver
witntv.com
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April 27, 2008
From
the Charlotte Observer
-3
NC-based players taken on draft's first day
-Carolina
picks Stewart, Otah
-Vincent
out- Is Brown in as coach for Bobcats?
-49ers
rally big, fall in the 9th
UVa�s Long No. 2 pick in draft
Charlottesville Daily Progress
From
the Raleigh News & Observer
-Panthers
offense gets needed boost
-Skins
pick receivers to fit West Coast offense
-Dawkins
moving on to Stanford
-UNC-CH
pitcher Adam Warren suffers his first loss
Duke assistant coach headed to Stanford
Durham Herald-Sun
From
the Columbia (SC) State
-Error-filled
day sinks Gamecocks
-Tigers
gain inside track in ACC race
-Gender
Battle
As South Carolina looks for a new women's basketball coach,
debate rages over the qualifications of male and female coaches
N.C. State�s �D� young, but confident
Fayetteville Observer
Tech's QB search hits critical state
Hampton Roads Daily Press
April 26, 2008
First overall pick no longer in play for
high-motor Long
Charlottesville Daily Progress
The NFL Draft is important, but there�s no
way I can sit through it
Anderson Independent
From
the Raleigh News & Observer
-Koren
Robinson gives draftees some advice
-NFL
draft- So many options, not so much time
-Hansbrough
stays; guards may go
-UNC-CH
mascot dies of blow from son, Rameses XVIII
-Tar
Heels gets big inning in 11-4 win
From
the Charlotte Observer
-Source-
Bobcats interest Brown
Team hasn't settled Vincent's fate as coach
-Panthers'
likely draft pick is . . .
-Panthers
future on the line?
-Another
late rally lifts 49ers
From
the Columbia (SC) State
-USC
chases top names for coaching spot
-Tigers
wobble but hold off Hokies
-LSU
goes deep to knock off USC
UNCW gives Moss extension
Wilmington Star-News
April 25, 2008
From
the Myrtle Beach Sun-News
-All
over for Simpson but the wait
Jerome
Simpson was overlooked out of Reidsville, N.C., choosing
Coastal and head coach David Bennett's no-pressure recruiting style over
East Carolina, which was pressing for a commitment.
-CCU
projected as No. 1 seed by two sources
South Eastern Baseball has the Chanticleers as a No. 1 at
Greenville, N.C., where its projected field includes No. 2 seed East
Carolina, No. 3 seed Ole Miss and No. 4 seed Notre Dame.
Simpson�s route from obscurity nearly complete
Greensboro News Record
Football team hopeful after disappointing
year
The Daily Tar Heel
Ex-UNCW players just gone, not forgotten
Wilmington Star-News
From
the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-New
Mountaineer assistant hitting Tidewater area hard
-Rodriguez
camp made first contact with Michigan
Rodriguez saga is tiresome
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Tigers enter crucial ACC series against
Hokies
Anderson Independent
From
the Durham Herald-Sun
-Coach
K has Team USA thinking gold
-Hatchell
thought to have met with South Carolina
Sylvia Hatchell is believed to have met with South Carolina
officials while at her beach house in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., on
Thursday evening to discuss the Gamecocks' vacant women's basketball
coaching position, according to multiple sources.
Alabama State basketball player dies after pickup game
Houston Chronicle
Wake's Curry back, ready to work
Fayetteville Observer
From
the Raleigh News & Observer
-Gibbons
student revived by fans
If not for the skill of some spectators at Cardinal Gibbons'
lacrosse game against Providence Day on Saturday, lacrosse player Alex
Beuris would be dead.
-On
the Record- Sidney Lowe
-NCCU
AD has big task
-No
bones about Bates' success
Gamecocks are on fire
Columbia (SC) State
April 24, 2008
From
the Anderson Independent
-Tigers
rap out easy win against inexperienced Blue Hose
-College
baseball at Fluor Field works out well for everyone
Wofford experiences Smoak damage
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
From
the Columbia (SC) State
-Gamecocks
revel in midweek mastery
-This
No. 3 car is color of surprise
W&M edges No. 16 U.Va. in baseball
Hampton Roads Daily Press
Seahawks go long for victory
Wilmington Star-News
From
the Raleigh News & Observer
-Spartans
stun Pack in baseball
-On
the record- Tom O'Brien
-UNCCH's
Balmer may go in opening round
-Coach-
Tar Heels' trio still undecided
From
the Durham Herald Sun
-2008
season will tell a ton about Big Four football
-Wicker-McCree
named NCCU AD
From
the Virginian Pilot
-$2.5
million to host Skins- Beach opts to pass, for now
-Taylor,
ODU working on new deal; Stanford working on new coach
Record crowd for Gold-Blue game
Beckley Register-Herald
April 23, 2008
From
the Charlotte Observer
-ACC
spring football notebook
The season's opening week will feature fascinating
matchups involving ACC teams. N.C. State visits South Carolina on Aug.
28. Two days later, Virginia Tech vs. East Carolina at Bank of America
Stadium headlines the Saturday openers.
-49ers'
potent offense stalls
After weekend scoring frenzy, team suffers first shutout
in 179 games
-Rucker's
farewell- As classy as it gets
-Panthers
picking a blocker would be letdown, but draft's not
Coach's light , yet serious, personality dominated WVU
spring
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
From
the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Power
shift to WVU?
-Redskins
draft new game plan
From
the Virginian Pilot
-Bengals
confirm that they rejected Redskins' trade offer of two picks
-Three
from Virginia Beach, Norfolk join ODU football team
From
the Greenville (SC) News
-USC
wins dramatic game at Fluor Field
-The
tie that binds fans of USC, Clemson
Delk pitches Clemson past Western Carolina
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Few starts, but few regrets for Mountaineers' Bradshaw
Fredericksburg (VA) Free
Lance-Star
Sikes leaving UNCW basketball team
Wilmington Star-News
Clemson football a target
Anderson Independent
'Big Four' hopes spring optimism leads to
success in fall
Durham Herald Sun
From
the Raleigh News & Observer
-Another
Nole arrested
Team MVP Parker charged with carrying a concealed
handgun.
-Son
usurps UNCCH mascot throne
-N.C.
State's Morgan working his way up
-Carrboro
man 15th in Boston
April 22, 2008
Redshirting Taylor is right call for Hokies, and for QB,
too
In a perfect WORLD, Virginia Tech quarter-back Tyrod
Taylor will not play a single down of football in 2008.
The Virginian-Pilot
Spring practices help to address position
questions
Virginia Tech Collegiate Times
UT has a QB; South Carolina has a question
mark
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Duke gets down to business
Duke president Richard Brodhead has announced the
committee charged with finding the school's next athletics director and
has defined what characteristics the committee should seek.
Durham Herald-Sun
From
the Greenville (SC) News
-Clemson
track coaches won't be charged
Criminal charges will not be filed against two Clemson
University track coaches following a State Law Enforcement Division
investigation into the handling of funds collected for campus track
meets.
-Horn's
hiring generates small spike in season ticket sales
From
the Columbia (SC) State
-Curfews
dismay Tanner
-Leggett
makes storm of his own
WVU moving to the middle
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Stewart's optimism supported by facts
Charleston (WV) Gazette
From
the Raleigh News & Observer
-ACC's
best top baseball charts
-Canes
looking for silver lining in Canada
-Wake
alumni shine
From
the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers'
success slim after first round
-My
best guess- Panthers take a blocker first
-Drake
hires former Wolfpack assistant
April 21, 2008
From
the Roanoke Times
-Air
time for Hokies
The Maroon-White game features two Sean Glennon touchdown
passes and a strong performance by a walk-on WR.
-Whitaker's
TD is play of the day
From
the Columbia (SC) State
-Ninth-inning
rally gives Clemson a tie
-Cooper
goes distance in USC victory
TEs commit to USC, Clemson
Bell also has offers from Wake Forest, Miami, Illinois,
Maryland, Duke, East Carolina and UNCCH.
Charleston (SC) Post Courier
Hawks' barrage pummels Hens in series
finale
Wilmington Star-News
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April 27, 2008
Three
C-USA Players Taken Among First 44 Picks of 2008 NFL Draft
conferencusa.com
From
the Orlando Sentinel
-Former
UCF running back Kevin Smith isn't picked on Day 1
-No.
9 Rice beats UCF
From
the Houston Chronicle
-UH's
Avery tops receiver class as 33rd overall pick
-Braun
picks his staff
From
the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Tulane
RB Fort� headed to Chicago
-BCS
format likely to remain unchanged
Clutch hitting, Conn's arm spark Eagles
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Southern Miss breaks tie to beat back
Houston
Biloxi Sun Herald (AP)
Herd's Green dominates White in spring
game
Charleston (WV) Gazette
From
the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Great
day to go green
-Johnson,
Gomez lead Herd past UAB
UAB's Mitch Kloskowski struggles, UAB
falls to Marshall in college baseball
Birmingham News
From
the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Calipari's
new contract signed through 2012-2013
-Wave
pounds Tigers again
From
the Tulsa World
-Defense
focus of TU spring drills
-Questions
with Todd Graham
-2008
TU Schedule
Miners use numerous ballcarriers in
practice
El Paso Times
April 26, 2008
From
the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Marshall
player 'fortunate' following car wreck
-Herd
true freshman doesn't take long to impress coaches
Edwards set for Herd�s Green and White
Game
Beckley Register-Herald
Golden Eagles batter Cougars
Hattiesburg American
Billeaud, Matesich power Golden Eagles
Biloxi Sun Herald
COLLEGE BASEBALL- Rice's win streak
ends at 12
Houston Chronicle
From
the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Green
Wave drowns Tigers
-Tigers
make their case to Witherspoon
Green Wave hammers Memphis
New Orleans Times Picayune
From
conferencusa.com
-Rice's
Win Streak Snapped With 4-2 Loss At UCF
-UAB
Uses Eight-Run Fifth Inning To Get Past Marshall, 15-3
-Houston
Drops Series Opener at Southern Miss on Friday
-Green
Wave Take Advantage of Errors, Sinks Tigers 17-4
April 25, 2008
USM faces must-win home series
Biloxi Sun Herald
Golden Eagles aim to improve league,
postseason position
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Houston faces crucial series with Southern
Miss
Houston Chronicle
Wave is getting it together
New Orleans Times Picayune
From
conferencusa.com
-Memphis
Looks to Strengthen C-USA Tournament Hopes with Weekend Series versus
Tulane
-UAB
Looks To Gain Ground In C-USA Standings Against Marshall
UAB hands Davis contract extension,
$25,000 raise
Birmingham News
From
the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Calipari's
crowded plate includes recruiting new players and coaches
-UM
notebook: Despite fade, golf team in line for NCAA bid
Herd basketball player Spann hurt in crash
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Hawaii, SMU coach Jones still at odds
over $400,000
Hawaii has not been able to resolve its dispute with former
football coach June Jones over $400,008 the school says it is owed for
the early termination of his contract
Dallas Morning News
Coaches, players divide rosters for
Green-White game
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Tight end Hunt adds experience for UTEP
El Paso Times
April 24, 2008
From
conferencusa.com
-Marshall
Outlasts Ohio In Slugfest, 17-12
-Tigers
Outlast Middle Tennessee in 14-Inning Affair
-Owls
Play At UCF In Weekend Road Series
-Southern
Miss Defeats Mississippi State for the Second Consecutive Night
-Midweek
Mayhem- UAB Beats Samford, 16-8
-Two
UCF Football Players Named To NationalChamps.net Preseason All-America
Teams
Carson, Golden Eagles sweep Dogs
Biloxi Sun Herald
Slugging Eagles jump on Dogs early
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
Herd WR nagged by injury
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
From
the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Basketball
player Tay Spann in car wreck
-Campbell
brings some experience to O-line
Sidelined UTEP senior eyes a return to the
field
El Paso Times
New Lady Tiger coach likes fast pace
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Tulsa on mission for national tennis title
Tulsa World
April 23, 2008
From
the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Searching
for hope as Herd struggles
-Tillman
making a run for starting tackle spot
Herd safety-turned-LB impressive
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
From
the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-Cold-hitting
Golden Eagles host struggling Bulldogs
-Tonight's
starter Leach making most of chances
From
the Hattiesburg American
-'He's
been a stud'
-Eagles
take on Bulldogs
-USM's
Sutton, Bowden undergo MRIs
Tigers' late surge overpowers Wave
New Orleans Times Picayune
From
conferencusa.com
-AutoZone
Liberty Bowl Lands January Date For 50th Anniversary Game
-UAB
Wins C-USA Men's Golf Championship Title
-Conference
USA Announces Men's Golf Awards
-Outdoor
Track & Field Athletes of the Week
From
the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Date
set for AutoZone Liberty Bowl
-Tigers'
Anderson, Dozier to test NBA Draft waters
-Tigers
assistant coach accepts top job at Massachusetts
April 22, 2008
From
conferencusa.com
-Baseball
Notebook
With four weeks remaining until the Conference USA
Championship in New Orleans, Rice has begun to emerge from the rest of
the pack, taking a 3.5 game lead into this week's play.
-Softball
Notebook
USM at a crucial point for regional
outlook
Biloxi Sun Herald
Papajohns.com Bowl to stay in Birmingham for at least two
more years
Birmingham News
Herd running backs sharp
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
From
the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Hall
headed for fame?
-Herd
lands another Fla. recruit
UAB sweeps Conference USA Men's Golf
Championships
Birmingham News
April 21, 2008
From
conferencusa.com
-Weekend
Baseball Roundup
Rice has continued to distance itself from the rest of
the pack in Conference USA. The No. 7 Owls swept a three-game series
from No. 24 East Carolina to improve to 13-2 in league play.
-Tulsa
Wins Third-Straight C-USA Men's Tennis Championship Title
-Tulsa
Wins Back-to-Back C-USA Women's Tennis Titles
-Memphis
Jumps Out to Early Lead at C-USA Men's Golf Championship
From
the Houston Chronicle
-Rocky
weekend for Houston
The Pirates might be the unluckiest team in C-USA.
-Dempsay
lifts UH baseball to 10-4 win against UAB
Houston Wins Series Finale at UAB on
Sunday
uhcougars.com
UAB baseball team makes strides in series
vs. Houston, but falls short of sweep
Birmingham News
Eagles' long-ball trifecta salvages
rare win over Wave
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
USM earns rare win at Tulane
Biloxi Sun Herald
Tulane topples Eagles
Hattiesburg American
From
the Hattiesburg American
-Marshall
offense turns tables in practice
-Milligan
makes mark
Herd offense bounces back
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Central Florida back lets yards do talking
Ft Worth Star-Telegram
Throwing and waiting
Tulsa World
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