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August 17, 2008
Physical Play, Situational Work Keys Scrimmage
ecupirates.com
Penalties a concern for Pirates
Washington Daily News
From
the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU
backs adjusting
-Meet
the Pirates event lets fans mingle with ECU team
NFL NOTEBOOK Coach sees change in Carr
Chris Johnson, the Titans running
back drafted in the first round out of East Carolina, has set a high
standard.
Houston Chronicle
UA loses Smalling, keeps seven prospects
Duke, North Carolina State, East
Carolina and Virginia Tech are possible destinations for Smalling, who
is from Raleigh, NC
Arkansas Democrat Gazette
August 16, 2008
Joe Miller's Joke Day
Lunar Eclipse
National Homeless Animals Day and Candlelight Vigils4
Sturgeon Moon
Anniversary - Harmonic Convergence
Anniversary - Elvis Presley's Death
Birthday - Madonna (Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone Richie)
From
Bonesville.net
-Bradsher:
The Bradsher Beat
�
Preseason bonus finally arrives
-Talk FM:
TOT (Kevin Miller)
From
ecupirates.com
-Light
Workout Readies ECU For Scrimmage
-Retailers
Recognized In New ECU Program
Hudson revs up Pirates' 'D'
Raleigh News and Observer
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates
hit gridiron today for scrimmage
-Former
Pirate heading to Babe Ruth series
Lindsay's injury hurts ECU's BCS crashing status
ESPN Blog
August 15, 2008
Assumption of the Virgin Mary/Feast of the Assumption
(Catholic)
Best Friend's Day
Chauvin Day
National Men's Grooming Day
National Relaxation Day
World
Day of Reiki
Anniversary - Panama Canal
Anniversary - Woodstock
Birthday - Napoleon Bonaparte (French Emperor)
Admission Day (Hawaii)
Festival of Hungary Ghosts (China)
From
ecupirates.com
-ECU
Continues Prep Work For Second Scrimmage
-Individual
Tickets For C-USA Games On Sale
From
the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Bulked-up
Dodge could see bulk of kicking duties
-Class
starts Wednesday for East Carolina students
-ECU
officials examining Chancellor's residence
From
the East Carolinian
-Pirates
hoping for better result this time
-Five
questions in need of answers
-Opinion:
Defense is the key to winning Conference USA
Winning seasons and a bowl win raise the bar at ECU
Huntington Herald Dispatch
ECU's Lindsay and Setzer to have knee surgery
espn.com
Cotto hurdles from Waltham all the way to
Beijing
After graduating from East Carolina
University last year, Cotto thought his track career might be
concluding.
Waltham (MA)
Daily News Tribune
Qualk Talk- Top Five Toughest
Non-Conference Schedules in America
Bleacher Report
August 14, 2008
V.J.
Day
Assistance Dog Day
Navajo Code Talkers Day (Navajo Nation)
From
Bonesville.net
-Myatt:
View from the 'ville
� New
chip born; RB void gets bigger
Talk FM:
TOT
From
ecupirates.com
-Injuries
Starting To Mount For Pirates
Bad news came in a double dose for E
-Mack
McCarthy's Letters of Marque - Week 13
Injuries fell two Pirate starters
Bad news came in a double dose for
East Carolina football Wednesday.
Greenville Daily Reflector
Titans back wants 'Rookie of Year'
The Tennessean
NCAA Football Preview - East Carolina
Pirates
Macon Telegraph (Sports
Network)
CFL:
Overcoming injuries with character
Regina Leader Post
August 13, 2008
Left Hander's Day
17 Days until Football Kickoff
From
ecupirates.com
-Pirates
Quietly Knock Out Practice No. 13
-Campbell
Selected Preseason All-C-USA
Standout Goalkeeper Honored By C-USA
Head Coaches
Opposites man ECU's cornerback positions
Greenville Daily Reflector
Campbell grateful for return
ECU lineman had blood clot in '07.
Raleigh News and Observer
Johnson handling the hype after big run
Nashville City Paper
Talk FM:
TOT (Brad Crone, Christina Vitale)
Bonesville.net
East Carolina fans go to war with Cracker Barrel
Orlando Sentinel
19 possible upsets
MLive.com
Magill Holds Ten Offers
�Syracuse and Delaware are
definitely my leaders and ECU would be third in that mix.
scout.com
August 12, 2008
UN International Youth Day
Vinyl Record Day
Anniversary - IBM Personal Computer
Anniversary - Sewing Machine
From
Bonesville.net
-Bailey:
From the Anchor Desk
� Pirates
look solid in first scrimmage
Talk FM:
TOT
Pirates� running backs are confident
Washington Daily News
Holtz says depth chart is coming into focus
Greenville Daily Reflector
Ready: Johnson makes big impression
Winston Salem Journal (AP)
Team Noel delivers
Derrick Wiley, an East Carolina
alum, led Team Noel with 23 points.
Durham Herald-Sun
August 11, 2008
Saint Clare of Assisi Feast Day
Elvis Week
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Johnson
looking for first-team playing time
-Almost
$900K coming to ECU grant winners
Nashville: Titans and Falcons both start well
If this keeps up, the East Carolina
product just may become the hottest thing to hit Music City since the
steel guitar.
Chattanooga Times Free Press
Johnson leaves impression
Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
Titans can't wait to attack defenses with rookie
WAAY (AP)
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August 17, 2008
From
the Raleigh News and Observer
-Big
games, big decisions
-What's
the formula?
The Triangle's college football
coaches are trying to build a winning program.
-N&O
shifts beats
AJ Carr will cover East Carolina
-No
rust on Favre in Jets debut
East Carolina product David Garrard
was 7-for-14 for 63 yards
-Young
QBs may get chance
-Withers
won't confuse UNC-CH's defense
Hokies plan to expand Boone's horizons
Roanoke Times
WVU makes Top 10 in AP preseason football
poll
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
From
the Beckley Register Herald
-Defense
dominates WVU scrimmage
-Stewart
not an optimist or a pessimist
From
the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Offense
fizzles with top names sidelined
-Boiling
down WVU's preseason camp
FSU freshman start with smooth move
�I wanted to get away from home,� he
explained, when asked why he chose FSU over his hometown school, East
Carolina University.
Fayetteville Observer
Blue Devils put on show for fans
Durham Herald-Sun
Clemson holds second scrimmage
Kyle Johnson, a graduate of East
Carolina who transferred to Clemson this year and will be eligible to
play for the Tigers as a graduate student
Greenville (SC) News
Spurrier simplifying the offense
Columbia (SC) State
August 16, 2008
From
the Times-West Virginian
-Lazear
to replace Williams in opener
-Mountaineers
getting healthier
Season No. 2 will be huge for Davis
Durham Herald-Sun
August 15, 2008
Whitaker makes most of switch
Now a wide receiver, the former
Virginia Tech quarterback expects to be a contributor at his new spot.
Roanoke Times
From
the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-WVU's
Williams says he expects to miss opener
-WVU
football practices travel plans tonight
Lazear ready to contribute to West Virginia cause
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
From
the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Old
man Liebig making a big impact on line
-True
frosh Sands sends a message
-Notebook:
VMI experience invaluable to Stewart
From
the Beckley Register-Herald
-Mountaineers
finish two-a-days
-WVU�s
Johnson: �The foot is a little sore, but it�s OK�
Dave Hart ideal for Bama job
Tuscaloosa News
New executive AD Hart hitting the ground
running at Bama
Opelika Auburn News
Schedule close to finalized
The Seahawks face East Carolina
twice at Brooks Field and once in Greenville.
Wilmington Star-News
SEC signs 15-year TV deal with CBS
Birmingham News
From
the Virginian Pilot
-Skins
ready for Favre circus on Saturday against the Jets
-It's
just practice, but ODU's first was a real hot ticket
From
the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers
stumble in 4th quarter
-Nothing
unfair about how Pack decided on QBs
From
the Winston Salem Journal
-WFU's
running game struggles in scrimmage
-QB
Mauk sues NCAA over eligibility question
From
the Raleigh News and Observer
-Canes'
notice limited
-ACC's
Fenway foray postponed
August 14, 2008
Road Trip! (Kind Of)
Bill Stewart and the Mountaineers
are leaving town on Friday night.
scout.com
From
the
Beckley (WV) Register-Herald
-Mountaineers
impressive in scrimmage
-WVU�s
Morrone battling for starting job
-ESPN
confirms WVU, Davidson will face off at Jimmy V Classic
A Goode player, Rodgers, Urban and other
notes
Charleston (WV) Gazette
WVU runner never gave up
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Talkin' football
Roanoke Times
Troy's Larry Blakeney gives ousted OU
recruit spot on roster
Birmingham News
Beecher struggles in action
Columbia (SC) State
Clemson Notebook
Anderson Independent Mail
From
the
Raleigh News and Observer
-James
learns lesson
-Johnson
leaves N.C. State
-Preps:
Chapel Hill High School Player dies after practice
Dehydration is one of the possible
causes.
From
the Durham Herald-Sun
-Preps:
Mystery surrounds football star's death
Atlas Fraley, a Chapel Hill High
School football star who died Tuesday afternoon at his home, apparently
made a 911 call for help, but something went wrong.
-Tar
Heels will stick to gridiron after bowling gutter balls
What did Panthers training camp tell us?
Charlotte Observer
August 13, 2008
Hokies' TB battle in wrong direction
Roanoke Times
QB races for UVa, Tech hard to predict
Hampton Roads Daily Press
From
the Virginian Pilot
-Va.
Tech's first scrimmage ragged, marked by freshman errors
-Washington's
happy - and finally healthy
Previewing the ACC: August? We're Starting This in
August?
East Carolina at Virginia Tech: I
dislike both of these teams. Correction - I dislike both of these teams'
fans. And I could say mean things about them...
Carolina March
Hokies to reload after losing winningest class in school
history
ESPN
White happy with offensive progress
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
WVU�s Liebig cleared by NCAA to play
Beckley (WV) Register-Herald
Stew still looking for backup tailback
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Cutcliffe makes recruiting gains for Duke
Fayetteville Observer
From
the
Durham Herald-Sun
-Devils
find themselves hurting at running back
-Half
dozen to watch
I am wondering when the ACC will win
a BCS bowl game ... and trying to understand why once-mighty Florida
State actually has lost 12 games in the last two seasons ... and, oh
yes, trying to imagine what N.C. State might do to South Carolina�s
psyche if the Wolfpack wins in Columbia, S.C., on Aug. 28.
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-State
QB battle is down to three
-Duke
ground game slowed
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-Feelin'
a Bit Salty
-Real
Deal: Pitt's McCoy makes a believer out of Dorsett
-Starting
Fresh: Vidovich says WFU won't rest on laurels
New league eyes Michael Vick as its star attraction
Anderson Independent
August 12, 2008
From
the
Virginian Pilot
-In
the Hokies' back battle, everybody's in the running
-Return
of Virginia's Kevin Ogletree well received
Physical day for WVU
Beckley (WV) Register-Herald
From the
Charleston
(WV) Daily Mail
-Offensive
coach pleased with Mountaineers progress
-WVU-Villanova
game sold out
Early line wars go to defense
Charleston
(WV) Daily Mail
New faces, tough season are ahead for Virginia
Staunton News Leader
Clemson's McDaniel to enter pre-trial intervention
program
Anderson Independent
Torn tendon sidelines tackle
Columbia (SC) State
Charlotte DB Likes Gamecocks
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
ADs work to schedule 49ers-Wildcats game
Charlotte Observer
UNC-CH'S
Rice draws strength from dad
Raleigh News and Observer
44-year-old writer is treated like a real player on the
team
Winston Salem Journal
August 11, 2008
Virginia Tech still has two starters at quarterback
Philadelphia Daily News
'Football 101' week for WVU
Charleston
(WV) Gazette
Groh: Contest at quarterback is wide open
The Virginian Pilot
Groh limits access to QBs
Roanoke Times
Devils' Boyette out indefinitely
Durham Herald-Sun
Zorn has Redskins confident, excited
Philadelphia Daily News
Stars come out to join fight against cancer
Fayetteville Observer
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-Football
coach makes his pitch
David Cutcliffe, the dynamic new
Blue Devils football coach, is on an Olympic-size mission. The upbeat
conversationalist has been crisscrossing the state and beyond, talking
up Duke football, trying to convert doubters into believers -- even
before the first kickoff.
-Staff
evaluating Pack QBs
Junior Harrison Beck and sophomore
Justin Burke didn't play Sunday during N.C. State's second preseason
football scrimmage.
-Deacons'
defense dominant
From the
Columbia
(SC) State
-Tiger
fans swoon as Bowden preaches humility
-USC
practice report: Smelley, Garcia banged up
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August 17, 2008
From
conferenceusa.com
-Southern
Miss Completes Second Full Scrimmage of Fall Camp
-Day
Nine of Tulane Football Camp Features Controlled Scrimmage at Saints
Indoor Facility
-Blazers
Scrimmage For Second Time In Fall Camp
-Miners
Scrimmage, Work on Buffalo in the Sun Bowl
From
the Birmingham News
-UAB
coach not pleased with defense's performance
-UAB
football receivers disappoint coach
From
the Dallas Morning News
-SMU
defense designed to produce big plays
-SMU
gets pledge from Mandeville, La., OL
From
the Houston Chronicle
-Cougar
football- Scrimmage notes
-Owls
camp- the turk is coming
From
the Hattiesburg American
-Former
USM baseball coach still going strong at 90
-Defense
draws praise
McRath, Abanikanda will anchor defense
Jackson Clarion Ledger
From
the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-MU
notebook- Offense shows muscle in scrimmage
-Wide
receiver Thompson regains his focus
-QB
Club membership party slated for Saturday
-Herd
has a productive scrimmage
Offense shines in Herd�s practice game
Beckley Register Herald
From
the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Notebook-
Youngsters have their day at Herd scrimmage
-Score
a victory for Herd offense
-Big
day for Cann as Herd scrimmages
From
the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Talented
receivers the pride of Tigers
-Andre
Turner a Tiger feel-good story
-No
slow summer for Tigers
From
the Orlando Sentinel
-Aftermath
of UCF death- Wrongful death lawsuits can take years to reach their
conclusion
-Weams
stands out as offense falters
-UCF
defenders bond, have fun off field
From
the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Jones
fretting over lost recruits
Tulane baseball coach Rick Jones
didn't sleep well Friday night. In fact, he said, he didn't sleep at
all.
-TULANE
NOTES
August 16, 2008
From
conferenceusa.com
-SMU
Alum Nordenstam Wins Bronze Medal
-Four
C-USA Players Named To Butkus Award� Watch List
-Cougar
Scrimmage Time Altered
-Tulane-Alabama
Football Kickoff Time Set for 6-07 p.m.
-Tulsa-Boise
State to Renew Football Series
-Blazers
Workout Friday Afternoon, Prepare To Scrimmage Saturday
June Jones takes on another challenge
Raleigh News and Observer
TCU, SMU players named to watch list for
Butkus award
Dallas Morning News
Beach boy to Blazer
Birmingham News
Check out an in-depth look at WVU,
Marshall football schedules
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
From
the Hattiesburg American
-The
quiet battle
-MU
notebook- Young players take spotlight
From
the Hattiesburg American
-Break's
over; Eagles back on field
-Season
poses many questions
-USM
sets ticket record
August 15, 2008
Herd sticking to ground
Memphis Commercial Appeal
From
the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Snyder
turns up heat in Herd drills
-Herd
foursome bands together as players, friends
Thompson up to speed on, off the field
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Leggett likes Herd chemistry
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
From
the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Sharing
the load
-Linemen
have been battling from the start
From
the New Orleans Times-Picayune
-Tulane
quarterback Scott Elliott handling his new role
-Moore
named Tulane's starting QB
Junes Jones era has Dallas excited
about SMU
Honolulu Advertiser
SMU RB Martin sings offense's praises
Dallas Morning News
Tigers look to reach Conference USA championship
Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
UAB offensive line coach seeks five for
line
Birmingham News
Fedora, Eagles take surprise movie break
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
UCF practice notes: O'Leary promoting early signing
day
Orlando Sentinel
Clement, Dillard lead Rice one more time
sportingnews.com
From
the Houston Chronicle
-Owls
camp- Bailiff pulls a fast one
-Cougar
football: Scrimmage Saturday, etc.
From
conferenceusa.com
-Cougars
camp Continues With Eye On Second Scrimmage
-Southern
Miss Breaks Its All-Time Football Season Ticket Sales Record
-Tulane
Holds First Two-A-Day Practice In Day Seven Of Preseason Camp
-UAB
Continues Camp With Thursday Afternoon Practice
From
the El Paso Times
-Sellout
expected- Tickets go fast for University of Texas game
-Experience
necessary- UTEP Miner defensive line much improved
-UTEP
Miner kicker again shows off strong leg
August 14, 2008
From
conferenceusa.com
-Tigers
Practice Twice on Wednesday
-Golden
Eagles Complete 14th Practice of Fall Camp
-Tulane
Goes Full Pads In Day Six Of Preseason Practice
-Blazers
Continue Preseason Work With Two Practices Wednesday
-UCF
Football Preseason Report - Aug. 13
-UTEP
Practice Q/A #8: Jeff Moturi
From
the
Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Kitchens
looking strong in the middle
-Notebook-
McClellan's looking like his old self again
Marshall names Myers assistant football trainer
Beckley (WV) Register-Herald
From
the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Landon-
Hoskins at tackle a sight for sore eyes
-Defensive
linemen cleared to play after season of academic ineligibility
-MU
Notebook- McClellan inspires encouraging words
Newfound depth fueling position battles
for Herd
The Parthenon (Marshall)
Eagles starting to show wear, tear of
practice
Jackson Clarion Ledger
Defense rules in USM workout
Biloxi Sun-Herald
From
the Hattiesburg
American
-USM's
Fedora- 'We better have a sense of urgency'
-Golden
Eagles' Byrd aims to be 'Rock'-solid
-Intensity
is picking up for Eagles
Big Three face tough conference schedules
Kosciusko (MS) Star Herald
From
the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Four-star
football recruit to transfer from Auburn to Memphis
-New
Tiger aide doesn't hold back
Furr to play for Memphis
Left Auburn after last week's fight
during practice
Columbus (GA) Ledger-Enquirer
UCF practice notes- Weatherford enjoys competition at
QB
Orlando Sentinel
Webb sure thing at quarterback; other
positions still shaking out
Birmingham News
From
the El Paso Times
-UTEP
Miners shift gears to prepare for Buffalo
-Two
UTEP seniors look to lead the way for linebackers
-Ex-Montwood
High star finds niche in UTEP football
SMU sophomore enjoying switch to
linebacker
Dallas Morning News
TU kicker gets advice from ex-Sooner
Tulsa World
Owls camp: Adios, sine and cosine
Houston Chronicle
From
the Myrtle Beach Sun-News
(Sports Network)
-NCAA
Football Preview - UCF Knights
-NCAA
Football Preview - Marshall Thundering Herd
NCAA Football Preview - Houston
Cougars
keyetv.com (Sports
Network)
NCAA Football Preview - Tulane Green Wave
Raleigh News and Observer (Sports
Network)
From
the
ESPN Blogs
-Morning
Coffee- Marshall trying to return to prominence
-Chat
with Graham Watson
August 13, 2008
From
USA Today
-Marshall's
Herd ready to thunder again
-Around
Conference USA - Football
From
conferenceusa.com
-Cougar
Divers Win Silver At Beijing Olympics
-Memphis
Chosen C-USA Women's Soccer Preseason Favorite
-First
Scrimmage In The Books For Houston
-Mustangs
Wrap Up First Week Of Practice
-Golden
Eagles Complete Second Two-A-Day in Rainy Conditions
-Wave
Picks Up Pace In Day Five Of Preseason Practice
-UTEP
Practice Q/A #7: Adam Vincent
Starting UTEP safety Walker may be out for season
UTEP may have suffered its first big
loss of the season as safety Roddray Walker, who began workouts as a
starter, could be facing season-ending shoulder surgery.
El Paso Times
Golden Eagles, coaches pick up intensity level
Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger
2008 brings brutal schedule for Blazers football
The Kaleidoscope (UAB)
From
the
Birmingham News
-UAB's
long snapper, Jeff Hamby, wonders what it would be like to be in the
spotlight
-UAB's
Townsend, 11 others to be inducted
From
the
Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Albert's
back?
McClellan resumes stellar career --
but with concern
-NFL
presence another sign of optimism in Herd camp
From
the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Freshmen
seek playing time
-MU
Notebook: Scouts are returning to Herd practices
Herd playmakers trade touchdowns and turnovers
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Marshall brings more to MU�s table
Beckley Register-Herald
From the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-UTEP
Miners hope to step up on defense
-Tigers'
backfield thin
SMU's
linebacker depth gets tested early
Dallas Morning News
From the
Houston Chronicle
-Owls
camp: double the workload
-Cougar
football: Scrimmage report
DT Delery chooses Tulane
New Orleans Times Picayune
August 12, 2008
From
collegefootballnews.com
-Vacek:
Conference USA East News
-C-USA
Players to watch
-Blog
... Analyzing the Two New Bowl Games
From
conferenceusa.com
-Cougars
Set For Scrimmage #1 On Tuesday
-Tigers
Hold First Scrimmage Monday
-Southern
Miss Football Battles Rain in Full Pads Monday
-UCF
Football Preseason Report - Aug. 11
-UTEP
Practice Q&A # 6: Aaron Price and Bob Connelly
-Blazers
Wrap Up First Two-a-Day Practice
-Tulsa
Football Team Holds First Scrimmage
-Bad
Weather Thwarts Progress In Day Four Of Tulane's Football Camp
-Mustangs
Wrap Up First Week Of Practice
From the
Charleston
(WV) Gazette
-Herd
hoping for Hall's emergence
-Notebook:
Will few true frosh play?
Spreading the wealth is more the plan
Charleston
(WV) Gazette
Golden Eagles not hindered by rain
Biloxi Sun Herald
From the
Birmingham News
-Is
Joe Webb ready to be the next face of UAB football?
-COLLEGE
BEAT
-UAB
football aims to crack top 50
Tulane lining up to prove a point
New Orleans Times Picayune
From the
El Paso Times
-UTEP
Miners offensive line expects to be better this year
-Slew
of injured UTEP football players getting back to practice
From the
Tulsa World
-Practice
Report: Tulsa
-TU:
No QB decision yet
-Tulsa
offense looks make encore
SMU
quarterback race wide open
Dallas Morning News
From the
Houston Chronicle
-Cougar
football: Open Scrimmage
-Owls
camp: competition heats up
August 11, 2008
Newcomers impress at five positions
Birmingham News
From
the Houston Chronicle
-Cougar
football: Fan Appreciation Day notes
-Owls
camp: scrimmage and special teams
A big week ahead for Herd QBs
Charleston
(WV) Gazette
From
the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Offensive
line copes with practice struggles
-MU
Notebook: Herd alums liked what they saw at practice
Sporting News Reports Leftwich To Steelers
scout.com
Knights' defense dominates practice
Florida Today
Pressure is on young UCF running backs
Orlando
Sentinel
Tulsa: Three Storylines
Tulsa World
UTEP Miners have big shoes to fill at end
El Paso Times
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