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May 11, 2008
Eat What You Want Day
Mother's Day
Mother's Day at the Wall
Pentecost (Christian)
Whitsunday (Christian)
From
ecupirates.com
-Tulane
Finishes Sweep Of Pirates, 10-8
Drew Allian broke an eight all tie in the
top of the eighth inning with a two-run home run that gave No. 28 Tulane
a 10-8 win over No. 21 East Carolina
-ECU
Falls In Game One Of Doubleheader 10-8
Rob Segedin drove in five runs while Seth
Henry collected four hits as No. 28 Tulane took game one
-Lady's
Golf Finishes 12th At East Regional
From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box
Score (1):
Tulane 10, East Carolina 8
-BVL Box Score (2):
Tulane 10, East Carolina 8
From
the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Green
Wave douses ECU
Tulane finishes off three-game sweep
-Pirates'
Blair mulling transfer
-The
sky's the limit
Warm wishes at ECU
graduation
Kendall's Quick Takes- Saturday
collegebaseball.rivals.com
Baseball Completes Sweep Of East Carolina
With 10-8 Win
tulanegreenwave.com
Tulane wins pair vs. ECU
New Orleans Times Picayune
May 10, 2008
Astronomy Day
International Migratory Bird Day
Letter Carriers Food Drive / Stamp Out Hunger
Mother Ocean Day
National Babysitters Day
World Trade Day
World Lupus Day
Birthday - Fred Astaire (dancer)
From Bonesville.net
-BVL
Box Score:
Tulane 5, East Carolina 4
Talk FM:
TOT (Denny O'Brien, J. Mavretic, B.
Connor)
From
ecupirates.com
-Pirate
Rally Comes Up Short In Ninth, 5-4
-Pirate
GameDay Central
-ECU
In 11th After Two Rounds
-Pirates
Eliminated In C-USA Semifinal
-ECU-Tulane
To Play Two On Saturday
Baseball Opens C-USA Weekend At East
Carolina With 5-4 Win
tulanegreenwave.com
From
the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Green
Wave grabs Game 1
ECU's rally comes up short against Tulane
-ECU
graduation boosts economy
-ECU's
School of Engineering graduates first class today
Rally falls just short for Pirates
Once they got Shooter Hunt out of the game,
the No. 21 East Carolina Pirates had a chance.
Washington Daily News
Tulane repels late East Carolina rally
New Orleans Times Picayune (AP)
Tulane survives East Carolina rally, 5-4
Baton Rouge Advocate (AP)
C-USA softball: Cougars advance to final (w/ video)
Houston Chronicle
Around Campus:
Living to learn
Machete attack victim, a mother of three,
claims her East Carolina degree
Raleigh News & Observer
May 9, 2008
Military Spouses Day
From Bonesville.net
-Gold:
Nuggets of Gold
� Draft
day larceny
Talk FM:
TOT
From
ecupirates.com
-Pirates
Outlast Marshall, Advance to Semifinal
-Pirate
Baseball Gameday Central
-Pirates
In 19th After Round One
The No. 37 East Carolina women's golf team
completed first round action at the 2008 NCAA Women's Golf East Regional
at the University of Georgia Golf Course Thursday
-Men's
Hoops Adds Chris Turner To The Roster
Athletic guard is the second signee of the
spring
A lot on the line for Tulane
The college baseball postseason is still a
couple of weeks away, but Tulane isn't content on waiting that long.
New Orleans Times Picayune
From
CSTV.com
-Pirates
Eliminate Herd From Conference USA Tournament, 7-2
-Tulane
To Battle East Carolina Over Weekend In Greenville, NC
From
the Greenville Daily Reflector
-With
schoolwork done, Hose focuses on Wave
-Pirates
sign 6-5 guard
Turner averaged 24 points per game last
season
-ECU's
Mendenhall renovations delayed
-ECU
graduation events begin Friday
-Second
pirate stolen, found
Pirates facing key series
Washington Daily News
Beyond numbers and into the unquantifiable
Ron Kantowski offers a different take on Mike Hamrick, noting he
doesn�t work well with others
Las Vegas Sun
May 8, 2008
Cranmere Day
No Socks Day
World Red Cross Day
Anniversary - V-E Day
Birthday - President Harry S. Truman (33rd President)
From Bonesville.net
-Myatt:
View from the 'ville
� Just
in time: some good hoops news
Talk FM:
TOT (Jerry Meek)
From
ecupirates.com
-ECU
Student-Athletes Awarded Academic Medals
-Ten
Newcomers To Join Swimming Team
ECU softball takes on Marshall in opener
Greenville Daily Reflector
Herd Set For First Round Game Against East Carolina at
C-USA Softball Tournament
cstv.com
NOW COMES THE HARD PART
David Garrard played his way into the elite-QB club last season.
But can the NFL's newest $60 million man make Jacksonville care about
the Jags?
ESPN The Magazine
Rivals Five- Weekend Series to Watch
rivals.com
Kemp catches fire with Pirates
Sure, there can be some anonymity when you�re behind a mask. But
every college baseball fan in the nation must know East Carolina catcher
Corey Kemp by now.
Washington Daily News
Butler beats the odds - again
Salisbury Post
Ijames times four
East Carolina watched the Hornets play against West Davidson, and
interest in David and Robbie should increase this summer.
Salisbury Post
Around Campus:
ECU faculty, students work to authenticate Wright
brothers artifact
Outer Banks Sentinel
May 7, 2008
Great American Grump Out
National School Nurse Day
Birthday - Peter Tchaikovsky (composer)
From Bonesville.net
-Batten:
Football Recruiting Report
�
'09 recruiting starts with lithe lineman
Talk FM:
TOT (Governor Mike Easley)
From
ecupirates.com
-Pirate
Duo On Roger Clemens Watch List
-Pirates
Sign Georgia Prep Star Darrius Morrow
-Women's
Basketball Adds Kelly Smith To Roster
-Softball
Earns Fifth Seed At C-USA Tournament
From
the Fayetteville Observer
-ECU
begins restocking defense with lineman
-Pirates
face academic sanctions
ECU among 26 teams on brink of postseason ban
Greenville Daily Reflector
area briefs
Former Salisbury and East Carolina standout Matt Butler will sign
a contract with the NFL's Detroit Lions.
Salisbury Post
Roster Moves- Pats Add Fifita, Release Two
OT Josh Coffman and DL Carlos Feliciano were the two players
waived.
scout.com
ASU Cheerleaders, Cougar Baseball and other college
sports miscellany
The East Carolina Pirates just pulled off a major recruiting coup
by signing Darrius Morrow
Houston Chronicle
Titans� Johnson just wants to go to Super
Bowl
Nashville City Paper
May 6, 2008
North Carolina Primary Election
Childhood Depression Awareness Day
Joseph Brackett Day
National Teacher Day
No Diet Day
No Homework Day
From Bonesville.net
-Bailey:
From the Anchor Desk
� Bucs
reaching for postseason plums
Talk FM:
Bailey (Russ Anderson, Malcolm
Gray)
Talk FM:
TOT (Brad Crone, Gene Arnold)
From
ecupirates.com
-ECU
Announces NCAA APR Results
Eighteen of 19 Pirate Sports Programs Compliant With Current
Guideline
-Pirates
Make Debut In Coaches Poll
-Trio
Win At Duke Twilight
From
the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Andrews
packs mighty punch
Growing up in Greenville, Stacey Andrews always knew she'd end up
at East Carolina University.Playing for the Pirates' softball team is
just an added bonus.
-Georgia
big man signs with Pirates
East Carolina's need for an inside presence has been at least
partially addressed with the signing of Darius Morrow.
-Ron
Clark is an ECU Pirate at heart
The signs are everywhere, from his East Carolina tie to the
purple couch with a gold pillow outside his classroom. Ron Clark may
have put down roots in Georgia, but he's still a Pirate at heart.
-'Captain
Jack' returned to UBE
Pirates' APR below standard
NCAA penalizes men's basketball team.
Raleigh News & Observer
Columbia's Morrow signs with E. Carolina
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Conference USA Notebook
East Carolina receiver Reyn Willis is looking forward to
re-starting his career in C-USA.
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Is Johnson the Titans� backfield answer?
RealFootball365.com
Jaguars Pre-Camp Analysis- Quarterback
scout.com
In Area Sports
The Wilmington Sharks signed East Carolina pitcher and former New
Hanover High School standout Brad Mincey to the 2008 roster.
Wilmington Star-News
ECU Ranked In Three National Collegiate
Baseball Polls
WITN TV
May 5, 2008
Cinco De Mayo
Pirates Dismiss UAB To End Regular
Season
ecupirates.com
ECU anticipates more than 3000 graduates
Greenville Daily Reflector
Morrow Headed To C-USA
One time SEC signee headed to Greenville
scout.com
Nashville- Titans rookies have a nice
beat
Chattanooga Times Free Press
Honor Roll: Former Post 82 players make big contributions
for college teams
Jamie Ray: The senior outfielder has helped East Carolina compile
a nine-game winning streak at present
Shelby Star
Southern Cal lures USC, Clemson prospect
Cavalier running back Alexander Greene (5-8 175) is drawing
interest from Vanderbilt, East Carolina, Appalachian State, Coastal
Carolina, Furman and Wofford
Columbia (SC) The State
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May 11, 2008
From
the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke's
plan to fix football calls for 'changing the culture'
-Pack
earns split with Terrapins
Looking ahead to football in 2008
Durham Herald-Sun
From
the Charlotte Observer
-Boo
who? Busch battles back for the Darlington win
Trouble in pits, NASCAR penalty not enough
to deny determined driver
-ACC
coaches irked at low NCAA bids
-Bruton
Smith's $80 million incentive
Playoff debate with Tranghese
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Third round under way at Kingsmill
Hampton Roads Daily Press
Seahawks tie CAA record for wins
Wilmington Star-News
May 10, 2008
From
the Raleigh News & Observer
-Fans
past the end
Undying support? It's no idle phrase for
some who see death as no deterrent
-No
requests at Triangle schools
Cheer for years, then have your ashes
scattered on the field of your favorite sports site.
-Tar
Heels roll over Cavaliers
From
the Houston Chronicle
-Colleges-
Florida DB kicked out of program
Safety accused of using credit card of deceased student
-QB
Nichol to transfer from Oklahoma
From
the Columbia (SC) State
-Stewart
survives first Darlington win
-Hogs
slam door on Gamecocks
Gamecocks lose on pinch grand slam in ninth
-Staley
a name brand for USC
-Fate,
Spurrier brings Staley to USC
-Baseball-
Tech�s Duncan baffles Tigers
UNCW thumps James Madison 11-6
Wilmington Star-News
From
the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Second-round
under way at Kingsmill
-HU
gets another football transfer
Former Virginia linebacker J'Courtney
Williams is the Pirates' latest high-profile transfer.
May 9, 2008
2008 West
Virginia Mountaineer Preview
College Football News
From
the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Bob
Huggins taken to hospital in Charlotte
Athletic Director Ed Pastilong said it's
for "precautionary reasons" after coach bumped his head
-Pastilong
deposition a long and windy road
Team Rodriguez lawyer puts forth bizarre
premises
From
the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Huggins
fine after misstep at airport
-White
ready for transition to modified offense
-Plans
for WVU hoops practice facility unveiled
From
the Raleigh News & Observer
-ACC
will discuss 9-game football plan
-Canes'
owner, coach to talk
-Coaches
turn staffs stingy
-Holliday's
approach has Wolfpack keeping earned runs off board
From
the Charlotte Observer
-NCAA
errs in focus on graduation rates
-Judge-
Vick must repay $2.4 million
-Bickerstaff
will only be appreciated in absence
Clemson, Furman open important conference baseball road
series
Greenville (SC) News
LPGA Michelob Ultra Open underway
Hampton Roads Daily Press
May 8, 2008
From
the Wilmington Star-News
-Heroes
abound for UNCW in home thriller
Jes Snyder generated
enough offense for UNC-Wilmington to beat N.C. State 3-2 in 11 innings
in a well-played college baseball game at Brooks Field.
-Blog:
UNCW beats ranked Wolfpack
-Postseason
trip should not be far for UNCW
Six teams from the state could qualify for postseason
From
athlonsports.com
-Preseason
No. 21: Virginia Tech
There's a quarterback battle going on in Blacksburg, but whatever
the outcome, the Hokies should still reign atop the ACC's Coastal
division behind another stout defense
-Preseason
No. 24: Wake Forest
Tigers rip Furman at Fluor Field
Anderson Independent
NASCAR teams feeling the pinch of high gas
prices
Fayetteville Observer
From
the Raleigh News & Observer
-Mount
Olive team ranked No. 1
The college's first No. 1 national ranking in any sport has the
town buzzing.
-Falcons
greet coach
-Tar
Heels take 40th victory
Baseball team needs just 48 games to reach milestone.
From
the Columbia (SC) State
-USC
snags star in Dawn Staley
South Carolina is shelling out big money to land one of the
biggest names in women�s basketball.
-USC
powers to win after quick start
-Change
with history in mind
When the NASCAR crowd comes to Darlington Raceway this weekend,
it will be more of the same-ol�, same-ol�.
Alabama State to answer NCAA charges by
June 27
NCAA accuses school of 668 rules violations
Birmingham News
MEAC to visit Joel again
Officials seeking host site for their basketball tourney
Winston Salem Journal
May 7, 2008
UNCG to lose two scholarships after
failing to meet academic standards
Greensboro News-Record
NCAA reform data impacts slightly on region's teams
Hampton Roads Daily Mail
USC avoids APR penalties through waiver
Greenville (SC) News
From
the Columbia (SC) State
-Downey
regrets bad publicity
Friend says guard was surprised by arrest, thought incident was
in past
-Analysis-
APR fails to back up tough rhetoric
From
the Durham Herald-Sun
-Duke
makes James hiring official
-Coach
K rewards loyalty
From
the Raleigh News & Observer
-Yaz,
Feller linked by historic jersey
-NCAA
sees improvements in academics
The real deal with Friday night games
wral.com
Wolfpack's visit start of key stretch for
UNCW
Wilmington Star-News
Admirable Moves- Panthers deserve praise
for taking bold steps to energize team, fan base
Winston Salem Journal
WVU, Big East quietly secure millions
Charleston (WV) Gazette
May 6, 2008
From
the Raleigh News & Observer
-South
Carolina basketball player arrested
Downey charged with assault.
-Overdose
killed pitcher
A Georgia Tech pitcher died last month from an accidental drug
overdose, the medical examiner's office said Monday, but it has not been
determined if heroin was involved.
From
the Anderson Independent
-Clemson
season on the brink
Eight teams qualify for the ACC Tournament May 21-25 in
Jacksonville, and unless the Tigers pull out a win or two in the final
league series at Georgia Tech this weekend, they could be watching from
the Upstate.
-With
such a long wait, we can only nit-pick at college football
From
the Durham Herald-Sun
-Right
place but at the wrong time
The landscape of college football right now is somewhere between
fair and unfair. The report that the NCAA Postseason Football Licensing
Subcommittee has approved a 33rd and 34th postseason bowl game for the
2008 season made me think about two deserving Duke teams that obviously
played at the wrong time.
-Source-
James to be named Duke assistant
Hill Joins Jackets Staff
Hill's coaching resume' includes a stint as the interim head
women's basketball coach at East Carolina University during the 2001-02
season.
3wmaz
NSSA- Carr is NC Sportswriter of Year
When Arminius Johnson Carr, Jr. walked into the Raleigh News &
Observer newsroom some 42 years ago, nobody knew who he was.
Salisbury Post
May 5, 2008
Kim cruises to victory at Wachovia
Championship
Charlotte Observer
Texas DB Loston commits to Clemson
Charleston Post Courier
Huggins� lifetime contract a shocking
surprise
Beckley Register-Herald
FSU�s bats pick apart Clemson
Columbia (SC) The State
Seahawks polish off Patriots to take
series
Wilmington Star-News
WACKY- Finish of Richmond race one for the
ages
Winston Salem Journal
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May 11, 2008
From
conferenceusa.com
-UCF
Upsets Houston to Win 2008 C-USA Softball Title
-Seven
C-USA Softball Players Named Academic All-District
-Houston
Drops Middle Game of Series at No. 5 Rice on Saturday
-No.
30 Southern Miss Rides Fast Start to 12-6 Win over Memphis
-Marshall
Sweeps Past Delaware State In Saturday Doubleheader
-Blazer
Offense Shut Down In 6-1 Loss At UCF
From
the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-Eagles
bats stay red hot, carry load
-
Southern Miss piling on runs in series
It wasn't as
impressive as the opener, but Southern Miss clinched a crucial
Conference USA series with a 12-6 Senior Day win Saturday before a Pete
Taylor Park crowd of 3,305.
Biloxi Sun-Herald
Eagles whip Memphis again, 12-6
Hattiesburg American
From
the Houston Chronicle
-Buenger
inspires Owls to late rally
-No.
9 UH softball upset by UCF, 4-2
Two-run homer by Knights' Lane clinches
tourney
-College
recruiting made easier via web cams
Cal's Tigers quietly make the grade
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Lara leads UCF
Orlando Sentinel
May 10, 2008
From
conferenceusa.com
-C-USA
Softball Semifinal Two- Houston 5, East Carolina 1
-No.
2 UCF Softball Battles No. 1 Houston in C-USA Championship Finale
-Houston
Drops Series Opener at No. 5 Rice on Friday
-No.
30 Southern Miss Hammers Memphis, 21-3
-UAB
Lets Big Lead Slip In Extra Inning Loss At UCF
Central Florida football player Johnell Neal injured
in Baton Rouge shooting
Orlando Sentinel
USM batters Memphis 21-3
Hattiesburg American
Southern Miss dishes up 21 runs
Biloxi Sun-Herald
College baseball state roundup- USM rolls; MSU falls; JSU
splits
The win, combined with losses by East Carolina and Houston, put
USM (35-15, 12-7 C-USA) in sole possession of third place in the league
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
SMU basketball signee asks for his release
Dallas Morning News
From
the Houston Chronicle
-On
graduation day, Rice Owls are big winners
UH errors help Owls zoom past Cougars 13-6
(w/ video)
-Klein
Collins' Bawji signs with Tulsa
From
the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Florida�s
Jonathan Mitchell visits Marshall campus
-Over
70 athletes graduate from MU
Forward looking: Ebanks makes U of M last stop on his
tour of colleges
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Graham building it with success
Tulsa World
May 9, 2008
From
conferenceusa.com
-Conference
USA Softball Championship Central
-C-USA
Softball Game Five- East Carolina 7, Marshall 2
USM has plenty on line against Memphis
Biloxi Sun-Herald
Golden Eagles' models of consistency
Hattiesburg American
Starting pitchers challenged
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
From
the Houston Chronicle
-UH,
Rice to feature solid shortstops at Silver Glove Series
-UH
powers up, opens C-USA softball tourney with win
-UH
gives Shamblin plenty of runs in tourney win
MU ready to play at Kennedy Center
Weather permitting, Marshall will play its inaugural baseball
game today at the YMCA Kennedy Center
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Pastner accepts offer to join Tigers' basketball staff
Memphis Commercial Appeal
UCF coaches' tour through Florida eyes
increased fan support
Orlando Sentinel
May 8, 2008
From
conferenceusa.com
-Conference
USA Softball Championship Central
-Online
Video Streaming Available for C-USA Softball Championship
-Conference
USA Announces Softball All-Conference Awards
-Three
C-USA Football Players Named to Rimington Trophy Watch List
-Garrett
Pitches Tulane Past Southern University, 10-3
-Owls
Clip Oklahoma State 4-2 Wednesday Night At Reckling Park
Green Wave's Garrett in complete control against Southern
New Orleans Times Picayune
From
the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Thundering
Herd seniors seek C-USA softball crown
Tournament play begins today at 9 pm against East Carolina
-It's
time to renew MU, WVU baseball rivalry
-Herd
baseball falls to Ohio State, 8-1
UAB has plan in place to improve student-athlete
performance in the classroom
Birmingham News
Father Conway no longer team chaplain at
Southern Miss
Hattiesburg American
Longhorns reserve QB heads to TU
Tulsa World
From
the Houston Chronicle
-UH's
Holas builds softball team into national power
-COLLEGE
BASEBALL- Rice's pitching too much for OSU
From
the El Paso Times
-UTEP
Miners Running back Williams likely out for season
-Arizona
State transfer picks UTEP
Council approves work at Liberty Bowl stadium
Memphis Commercial Appeal
May 7, 2008
From
conferenceusa.com
-Baseball
Notebook
Teams Jockey For Position with Two Conference Weekends Remaining
-Softball
Notebook
No. 1 Seed Houston Will Host the C-USA Championship May 8-10
-Cougar's
Baseball Game vs. Lamar on Tuesday Cancelled
-Marshall
Set For Midweek Tilt At Ohio State
-Vanderbilt
Three-Hits Memphis in 8-0 Rout
-Rice
Tops Texas State 9-1 Tuesday Night At Reckling Park
-Southern
Miss Baseball's James Ewing Named to the National Team of the Week
-Keedy
Closes In On Doubles Record In Blazers Loss
-Richardson's
Four RBI Provide UCF with 9-5 Win at USF
From the College Football News
-Preview
2008 - CFN's Tulsa Preview
-Preview
2008 - UAB Blazer Preview
Oregon point guard signs with SMU men's team
Dallas Morning News
USM academic report mixed
Hattiesburg American
USM's APR high in most sports; basketball
lags
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
From
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Herd
excels in the classroom
-Herd
baseball team faces Buckeyes
State Representatives honor Tiger basketball team
Memphis Commercial Appeal
UCF baseball triumphs over USF
Orlando Sentinel
From El Paso Times
-Miners'
plan made up for scholarship
More than a year before the 2008 Academic Progress Report came
out Tuesday, the UTEP men's basketball program knew bad news was on the
way, the inevitable result of five players transfering after a coaching
change.
-ASU's
Christian Polk transferring to UTEP basketball team
May 6, 2008
From
the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Despite
turnover on sidelines and field, C-USA football figures to remain a wild
ride
-Phil
Stukenborg's post-spring rankings
-C-USA
Football in the cross hairs
'Surprised' Knights dedicate rest of
season to fired coach
Orlando Sentinel
Smith puts best foot forward
Lions rookie running
back follows Sanders example
Orlando Sentinel
Fedora staying busy in new job
Mobile Press Register
From
the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Ratanamorn
kicks his way on to Herd roster
-Forecast
calls for 'Thunder' at Reds' ballpark
Marshall and the Cincinnati Reds are teaming up for the Great
American Thunderfest.
-Conference
USA still is putting the finishing touches on its reconfigured bowl
lineup.
Marshall begins '08 Coaches Tour in
Bluefield
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Cancer claims one of Hurricane's most
devoted fans
Tulsa World
May 5, 2008
2008 C-USA Softball Championship
Pairings Set
No. 4 Marshall will face No. 5 East Carolina. The Pirates are one
of four C-USA team that surpassed the 30-win plateau this season and
have the third-most overall wins with 35.
conferenecusa.com
Southern Miss blanks Herd in baseball, 5-0
Huntington Herald Dispatch
USM gets ace back, shuts out Marshall
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
From
the Houston Chronicle
-UH's
postseason hopes get boost with win over Memphis
-Baseball,
softball pick up weekend sweeps.
Wild pitches and errors add up to Tiger defeat
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Bad start dooms Wave in loss
New Orleans Times Picayune
After good year of ticket sales, now
what?
After giving up three runs and eight hits combined in two
victories against Central Florida, Tulane's pitching had no answer for
Central Florida's offense in the first two innings of Sunday's
Conference USA series finale at Greer Field at Turchin Stadium.
Charleston (WV) Gazette
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