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September 14, 2008
From Bonesville.net
-BVL:
ECU-Tulane Game Center
-O'Brien:
Pinkney a Comeback Kid
-BVL:
ECU-Tulane Box Score
-BVL:
Conference USA Standings, Scores, Schedule
 BVL Audio Replay:
Skip Holtz post-game remarks
Pirates Rally Past Green Wave, 28-24
ecupirates.com
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pinkney
comes up big with late drive
-Late
touchdown lifts No. 14 Pirates over Green Wave
-Pirates
strong enough to overcome the residue of perception
East Carolina survives scare against
Tulane
Fayetteville Observer
ECU riding the wave
Raleigh News and Observer
Pirates rally to top Tulane, 28-24
Washington Daily News (AP)
Bryant's TD grab helps ECU edge Tulane
Sports Network
#14 East Carolina Outlasts Green Wave
Scout.com
From the
Baton Rouge Advocate
-Close,
but not enough
Apparently Tulane�s surprisingly
competitive loss to Alabama in its season opener wasn�t a fluke.
-Beckwith
injured; Alexander plays
From the
New Orleans Times-Picayune
-MORAL
DILEMMA: For Tulane, this "moral victory" stuff is getting old.
-Holtz-
Wave defense creates confusion
-Defense
gives Green Wave reason to remain optimistic
-Tulane
puts up a good fight, but falls to East Carolina, 28-24
September 13, 2008
From
ecupirates.com
-From
The Desk Of Terry Holland
ECU Athletics Director Addresses
Postgame Celebrations
-ECU
Receives Mandated Penalty From C-USA
-ECU
Gameday Central
-Radio/TV/Audio-Video
Streaming Information: Football
-Volleyball
Wins, Ties Best Start In History
-Pirates
Slip Past Hofstra, 2-1
-Cross
Country Grabs Second-Place Finishes
Talk FM:
TOT (Denny O'Brien, Rufus Edmiston)
Bonesville.net
From the
tulanegreenwave.com
-Tulane's
Football Game against No. 14 East Carolina on Schedule for 2 p.m. (CT)
Kickoff this Saturday
-Gameday
Central
From the
Greenville Daily Reflector
-New
Wave awaits Pirates
-Hartman,
Ryan could split kicking duties for ECU
-Pirate
tix a hot commodity
-N.C.
State tickets hard to get even for Student Pirate Club
-Excitement
building for ECU football
-East
Carolina hits the diamond for first fall practice
From the
Fayetteville Observer
-ECU
in a state of �controlled chaos�
The past two weeks have been a
life-changing experience for just about everyone involved in the East
Carolina football program.
-Q&A
with ECU's Patrick Pinkney
-ECU
must avoid letdown against Tulane
From the
Kinston Free Press
-Pirates
look to keep ball rolling at Tulane
-SBI
takes over ECU investigation; C-USA issues fine
Tulane braces for No. 14 East Carolina
Baton Rouge Advocate
JOEY JOHNSTON'S SIDELINES Coaching Corner
A PIRATE'S LIFE FOR ME
Tampa Tribune
College Football Preview- East Carolina at Tulane
Salisbury Post (AP)
East Carolina (2-0, 0-0 C-USA) at Tulane
(0-1, 0-0 C-USA)
Athlon Sports
Parade honoring LaShawn Merritt planned
for Sept. 19
Norfolk Virginian Pilot
September 12, 2008
From Bonesville.net
-Monroe:
Kevin's Keys to the Game
-BVL:
New Recruiting Thumbnail: Matt Milner
Talk FM:
TOT (Pat McCrory)
From
ecupirates.com
-Patrick
Pinkney Named AT&T All-America Player-of-the-Week
-ECU
Football Ticket Update
-Case
Named Director of Football Administration
-Pirates
All-Access Launches New Media Player
From the
USA Today
-Perfect
fit- Holtz leads East Carolina revival
-Weekend
Preview- Plenty on the line for teams in the ACC
Sorensen: Pirates a good reason to go to Greenville
Charlotte Observer
Enjoying the Pirates' booty
Greg Hudson, the former U
assistant, joined his buddy Skip Holtz at East Carolina and is living
large.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Gibbons lineman picks ECU
Matt Milner chose ECU over N.C.
State
Raleigh News and Observer
Tulane looks to play spoiler vs. ECU
Charleston (WV) Gazette
From
the East Carolinian
-Underdog
role no longer on ECU's side
Favored Pirates face first true
road game
-Students,
parents up in arms about police actions
-Q
& A with two AP voters
-Senior
goalie shutting down the competition
ECU's unlikely sidekicks
Greenville Daily Reflector
From
the Kinston Free Press
-Pirates
open 'one-week season' at Tulane
-ECU
notebook- Efficient Pinkney off to good start for Pirates
-Pirates'
freshman kicker enjoying role
-Kinston
police- ECU post-game investigation is complete, no officers will be
charged
-Off-duty
Lenoir County deputy involved in football altercation
College Football Nation- East Carolina off
to sizzling start
Milford Daily News
Early moves may be uplifting
E. Carolina, Fresno St. stalking
BCS position
Boston Globe
Ohio State will be playing for more than a win at USC;
Skip to my Lou
St Louis Post-Dispatch
Trojans by two touchdowns, then watch the
polls
The Harris Poll, the one used for
the BCS standings, won�t be out until Sept. 28, with the idea of letting
a month pass to sort things out. My Harris vote today would have East
Carolina over many teams it trails, including the Buckeyes.
Kansas City Star
GIMINO'S TOP 25
The big question for this week's AP
ballot was where to put East Carolina.
Tucson (AZ) Citizen
Sandy Creek's Johnson happy with East
Carolina
Sandy Creek quarterback Rio Johnson
said he�s sticking with his commitment to East Carolina, and he�s only
answering phone calls from the Pirates coaching staff.
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Picks of the week- The BCS fights back
espn.com
College Football Corner- East Carolina
Finer
thestreet.com
September 11, 2008
911 Day / Patriot�s Day
From Bonesville.net
-Myatt:
View from the 'ville
� Pirates
in the crosshairs
Talk FM:
TOT (Taylor Zarzour, Clayton King)
From
ecupirates.com
-Greg
Hudson Named Rivals.com National Coordinator-of-the-Week
-ECU-Tulane
Game Broadcast Available Via Online Video Stream
-Pirates
Blank Camels
Moral victories are nice, but Tulane needs wins
New Orleans Times-Picayune
Palmer emerges as constant on ECU line
Greenville Daily Reflector
ECU's Holtz happy at No. 14, but keeps it in perspective
Jackson Clarion Ledger
From the
Washington Daily News
-Harris
is a potent playmaker for Pirates
-Lawrence
anxious to get on the field
-ECU
police chief�s press conference �confusing�
ECU to use Pitt County law enforcement
Greensboro News-Record (AP)
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-A
football beating
-Former
state senator dies
J.J. "Monk" Harrington worked
behind the scenes for East Carolina University, for agriculture, for
hunting and fishing laws, and for roads.
East Carolina knocks off the national big boys but what
about the conference
Idaho Statesman
�Holy cow!� ECU upsets excite WNC
standouts
Asheville Citizen-Times
BYU, Utah Utes football- More than 1 BCS buster this
season?
Deseret (UT) News
UAB should be proud of East Carolina's success
Birmingham News
SPOTLIGHT ON. . .EAST CAROLINA
Philadelphia Daily News
From
The Kansan
-Could
Kansas meet this season�s Cinderella team come bowl season?
(09.08.08-Updated Version)
-Kansas
offense does whatever it takes to score
I must begin by calling myself out
on my penchant for calling EAST Carolina �Eastern Carolina� in Monday�s
column.
Rubes of East Carolina, 'target practice' in Berkeley and
fragile Fresno State
San Francisco Chronicle
BCS
trio top three-star Lartey's list
Lartey says that he will make
official visits to Louisville, Arkansas, and Mississippi State as well
West Virginia and East Carolina.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Ten most intriguing players of Week Two
Week One confirmed that Chris
Johnson is as good as advertised. The rookie from East Carolina had the
franchise�s best rookie rushing performance since Earl Campbell�s pro
debut.
Pro Football Weekly
Vote for Johnson for Diet Pepsi Rookie of
the Week
Titansonline.com
Crandell becomes a victim of injuries to
Riders� receivers
Moose Jaw Times Herald
Saskatchewan Roughriders drop the axe on
quarterback Marcus Crandell
The Canadian Press (08.28.08)
September 10, 2008
Swap Ideas Day
From Bonesville.net
-Monroe:
Been There, Done That
�
One game at a time
Talk FM:
TOT
From
ecupirates.com
-C.J.
Wilson To Appear On ESPN.com Chat Wednesday Afternoon At 1:30 PM
-Vote
Pinkney For AT&T Player-of-the-Week
-ECU's
Pinkney To Taylor TD Strike Nominated For Pontiac Game Changing
Performance
Transcript from Tulane Head Coach Bob Toledo's Weekly
Press Luncheon
Toledo reviews the Alabama game;
Previews the Green Wave's home opener against No. 14 East Carolina this
Saturday
tulanegreenwave.com
From the
New Orleans Times-Picayune
-It
certainly doesn't get any easier for Tulane
-Special-teams
blunders irk Toledo
From
the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates
look to avoid letdown after 2-0 start
-ECU
won't enlist help outside of county for home games
-Pirate
Notes: Nathan Summers
-Blaargh!!
- David Singleton
From
the The East Carolinian
-Pirates
shine in national spotlight
-ECU
investigates inappropriate police behavior at Saturday's game
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-ECU
gets tough
-GAME
LIKELY IN NEW ORLEANS
Pirates shun role as �08 BCS buster
Fayetteville Observer
Pirates trying to focus on little picture
Kinston Free Press
Holtz to keynote at Nagurski event
Charlotte Observer
From the
Washington Daily News
-Wilson
enjoying East Carolina�s success
-Tulane,
ECU adjust to loss of star running backs
E.
Carolina coach seeks advice from BCS busters
Salt Lake Tribune
Four teams crowd BCS doorstep
Fresno Bee
Eight trends to follow during college
football season
East Carolina is America's
darling - and for good reason.
Tennessee Journalist
From the Sidelines- ECU is the real
deal
Demopolis (AL) Times
Victories help East Carolina grab some
national attention
Augusta Chronicle
East Carolina - This year's giant killer
Sports Network
Sometimes it hurts to celebrate
Times West Virginian
East Carolina's Skip Holtz is next big
name in college coaching circles
Mobile Press-Register
East Carolina: Schedule whoopser
salon.com
September 9, 2008
Wonderful Weirdos Day
Birthday - Colonel Sanders (KFC)
From Bonesville.net
-Bailey:
From the Anchor Desk
� Keeping
the circus at bay
BVL Audio:
Skip Holtz Weekly Press Conference
Talk FM:
Monday Night QB Show (Rock Roggeman)
Talk FM:
TOT
From
ecupirates.com
-Weekly
Press Luncheon Quotes
-Eskridge
Named C-USA Player-of-the-Week
-Pirates
Named Tostitos Fiesta Bowl National Team-of-the-Week
From
the Greenville Daily Reflector
-National
media spotlight shines on Pirates
-Ranking
means little
Petty helps keep ECU players grounded
Spartanburg Herald Journal
Morgan key in ECU upset
Asheville Citizen-Times
Local products have big weekend in college
ranks
Shelby Star
Pirates in new role as favorites
Kinston Free Press
ECU's work just begun
Winston Salem Journal
East Carolina's good; Good for C-USA
Birmingham News
Tulane eager to rise & shine
New Orleans Times-Picayune
From the
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Conference
USA teams can't follow East Carolina's lead
-Holtz,
Pirates aren't looking ahead
-Even
ECU student body ran through Mountaineers
Holtz, East Carolina leapfrogging ranked
opponents
Columbia (SC) State
Pirates may have BCS lead
Deseret (UT) News
Peas in a pod- Fresno State and East
Carolina?
Carson (NV) Times
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-Holtz
eyes how to handle hoopla
-Questions
mar Pirates' post-game
-Pirates
fans say police too forceful
-Pirates-Pack
set for noon
-The
top 10 in the Carolinas
East Carolina, suddenly a power on
the national scene, was the unanimous No. 1 choice in voting for the
weekly Carolinas college top 10 football poll
From the
Washington Daily News
-Jones
earns first college interception
-Use
of excessive force at ECU football game �sickening�
From the
Austin American-Statesman
-East
Carolina looks like next lovable underdog
Pirates hope to follow BCS path
blazed by Utah, Boise and Hawaii.
-ECU-USC
in title game
OK, I voted East Carolina No. 2, and I�m proud of it. Isn�t that the
first in the 12-step program for hero worship of underdogs?
From
espn.com
-ECU
named Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Team of the Week
-Is
ECU ready to play without the spotlight?
Preseason polls more fun for fans than
coaches
Independent Florida Alligator
Blogs from
WRAL.com
-The
word is spreading about ECU
-"A
Guy I used to watch
on Friday nights (Patrick Pinkney)"
-Rowdy
Dowdy
What is up with the ECU Pirates?
Bleacher Report
Lartey Gets First Calls
superprep.com
Titans hang hat on defense, rook
Weakley County (TN) Press
September 8, 2008
National Boss/Employee Exchange Day
Nixon Pardon Day
From
ecupirates.com
-ECU
No. 14 In AP and No. 20 In USA Today Polls
-A
Message From Terry Holland
-Vote
Pinkney For AT&T Player-of-the-Week
-ECU's
Pinkney To Taylor TD Strike Nominated For Pontiac Game Changing
Performance
-Lady
Pirates Down UNC Wilmington In Overtime
Resurgent ECU may try to crash BCS party
Winston Salem Journal
From
the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates
crack Top 25
-The
real ECU grabs national spotlight
-ECU
police investigating claims of excessive force
-Researcher
studies protein
Williams maturing on, off field
New Bern Sun Journal
Pirates building a five-star program
Washington Daily News
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-ECU
wins the hearts of fans with big victories
-East
Carolina Clipboard
From
espn.com
-Enjoy
the early season crushes while you can
-East
Carolina Homepage w/ video
ECU won't be ignored anymore
Charlotte Observer
Pirates' jib is cut quite nicely
Washington Times
East Carolina would be tough competition
for Tide and Tigers at this juncture
Birmingham News
College Football Wrap
Philadelphia Daily News
2008
ECU vs WVU: Students Rush the Field
YouTube.com
East Carolina vaults into national
rankings
Fayetteville Observer
East Carolina jumps to 14th in top 25
poll; USC falls out
Spartanburg Herald-Journal (AP)
Straughter Puts Three On Top
I have medium interest in East
Carolina. I like what they're doing on the football field. They have two
big wins over the last two weeks.
SuperPrep.com
Rookie Johnson looks like future star
Nashville Tennessean
Titans notes- Rookie Johnson starts and
stars in debut
Nashville City Paper
Johnson impressive in debut
Nashville City Paper
Jags, Garrard take it on the chin
jaguars.com
ANOTHER OPENING STUMBLE
"We had too many penalties, too
many turnovers, we lost some guys on offense," quarterback David Garrard
said. "All those things don't help you win."
Orlando Sentinel
|
September 14, 2008
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-Youth
plagues Pack
-Wilson
takes a pounding again
-Tigers'
big plays knock out Pack
-This
time, there's no denying Devils
-Cutcliffe
has Duke thinking positively
-Blue
Devils put away Midshipmen
-Huskies
pound Cavaliers
-UNC
swimmer remains in critical condition
From the
Columbia (SC) State
-USC
digs deep, but Georgia finds treasure
Gamecocks lose heartbreaker to No.
2 Bulldogs
-Tigers'
victory requires value assessment
Hokies win over Yellow Jackets, 20-17
Roanoke Times
Tech QB coach O'Cain confesses to 'a
little white lie'
Norfolk Virginian Pilot
We told you it'll be USC vs. Oklahoma for
the national title
Not surprised East Carolina
struggled to beat Tulane.
Orlando Sentinel
White- 'We got a little overconfident'
Charleston Gazette
Fresno State's BCS hopes dashed
ESPN.com
September 13, 2008
Bulls Refuse To Be Denied
A 43-yard field goal with no time
remaining lifted the No. 19-ranked Bulls to a roller-coaster 37-34
victory against No. 13 Kansas on Friday night.
Tampa Tribune
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-N&O's
preview of today's games (PDF)
-Battered
Pack turns to its bench
-Davis
credits UNC-CH's preparation
-Time
for ACC to step up
From the
Winston Salem Journal
-A
Good Start
-State
to key on run
From the
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-N.C.
State at Clemson- 3 story lines to watch
-Georgia
at USC- 3 story lines to watch
From the
Columbia (SC) State
-Can
the Gamecocks pull off another upset?
-USC
begins practice at new baseball stadium
-Early
birds ready to party
-Gameday
preview- Clemson vs. N.C. State
SEC TV deal could mean $6 million per year
for University of South Carolina
Greenville (SC) News
UVa QB puzzle won't go away
Hampton Roads Daily Press
From the
Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Untested
QB getting the nod? It's happened before at Virginia
-Hokies'
goal today- Play your position
White's evolution his a snag against ECU
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
ECU defeat could serve as wake-up call
Times-West Virginian
WVU coach Stewart signs $800,000 contract
Charleston Gazette
Limiting options
In the wake of last Saturday's
24-20 loss to Northwestern, Duke's players vowed to respond by playing a
complete game.
Durham Herald-Sun
ACC Q&A with Wake Forest's D.J. Boldin
Fayetteville Observer
From the
Idaho Statesman
-Five
reasons why 'mid-majors' have closed the gap on the big boys
-Should
BSU schedule more like Fresno State?
September 12, 2008
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-Heels
end road woes
-Clemson
luring N.C. athletes
-N.C.
State tight end Kushner out for season
-Canes'
Staal staying put
From the
Columbia (SC) State
-Five
Gamecock players involved in lunchtime brawl
Police list players as victims
after a lunch-time incident at the USC student union
-'Rivalry'
borders on irrelevant for UGA
USC's Spurrier a hit with the ratings
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
Clemson University faces unknown
quantity in N.C. State freshman QB
Greenville (SC) News
Groh talks, explains little
Roanoke Times
Truth be told, some WVU fans no better
than Michigan's
The players severely underestimated
how good ECU was. So did a lot of fans.
Beckley Register-Herald
Opponents providing Hokies with a
troublesome twist
Norfolk Virginian Pilot
Recruiting:
Wolfpack should finish strong
Fayetteville Observer
Grobe says Deacons want to run better
Winston Salem Journal
September 11, 2008
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-Butch
Davis, America is watching
-Tonight's
game is more than football
-UNC-CH
at the crossroads ... again
-Canes
unveil third jersey
-Wilson
glad to be back
Quarterback Russell Wilson said he
is excited to be back in N.C. State's starting lineup after suffering a
Grade 3 concussion in the season opener Aug. 28 at South Carolina.
From the
Durham Herald-Sun
-UNC-CH
vs. Rutgers is rebuilding vs. rebuilt
-ACC
tourney coming to the DBAP in '09
Fresno State's success is a cautionary
tale for giant slayers
SportingNews.com
From the
Roanoke Times
-Stewart's
honeymoon over at WVU
-Beamer
gives offense extra attention
-Cavs
QB won't go with team to UConn
State colleges hit road for Saturday's
games
Columbia (SC) State
USC assistants receive boost in pay
Greenville (SC) News
Delhomme keeps win, job in perspective
Greensboro News-Record
Cincinnati QB Grutza has surgery on leg
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
From the
Orlando Sentinel
-Cashing
big paychecks makes it worth taking the lumps for some college football
teams
-High-profile
college football players like Tebow, Grothe pose security problems
September 10, 2008
Mendenhall- Officials made right call
BYU coach says he might have
declined penalty on Huskies if he didn't think so
Las Vegas Review-Journal
Fresno State hopes for BCS boost in battle
with Wisconsin
USA Today
Lights, cameras ... it's Grobe's time
Greensboro News Record
Money talks at WVU; exit from Miami a Herd
plus
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Stew- altitude not a problem
Charleston (WV) Gazette
From the
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
-U.Va.
QB Lalich strongly denies violating probation terms
-Is
it basketball season yet? Right now, ACC fans can't wait.
Huskies could rain on Cavs� parade
Charlottesville Daily Progress
From the
Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Groh
throws caution into a win
-Confusing
options
Big East/ACC blogger challenge
espn.com
Cutcliffe- Robinson could play at 'next
level' in right system
Durham Herald-Sun
Spurrier will go with two quarterbacks for
USC
Spartanburg Herald-Journal
CBS analyst- Expect trickery from Spurrier
vs. UGA
Columbia (SC) State
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-UNC-CH
swimmer collapses at practice
A UNC-CH swim team member was in
critical condition Tuesday at UNC Hospitals after becoming ill during a
workout
-Heels
split kicking duties
-Insurance
limits influence contracts
-Staal
grows stronger and tougher
Tar Heels looking for role reversal against Rutgers
Wilmington Star-News
September 9, 2008
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-Evans
cast in role of scapegoat
-Injuries
limit Pack's offense
-UNC-CH
will try to snap out-of-state skid
Touring the college football nation- Vandy
optimistic after 2-0 start
East Carolina's 24-3 victory over
No. 8 West Virginia last Saturday ignited a list of firsts.
Memphis Commercial Appeal
WVU has problems, but who doesn't?
Charleston (WV) Gazette
Stewart not joining WVU fans at edge of
cliff
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Nothing big about football in Big East
Louisville Courier-Journal
Mountaineers fight early-season woes
Denver Post
You want names for GRob's potential
replacement?
Syracuse Post-Standard
Adversity drives rather than divides
Panthers
Charlotte Observer
From the
Columbia (SC) State
-It
ain't over � it's only September!
-Tigers
say real season starts with ACC play
September 8, 2008
From the
Times-West Virginian
-Life
goes on in aftermath of upset loss
-Time
remains, but problems must be fixed
From the
Raleigh News and Observer
-Late
Hits
-N.C.
State Clipboard
-Duke
Clipboard
Alabama must use Tulane win as a wake-up call
Birmingham News
Clemson�s road to regaining national respect remains long
Anderson Independent
Spurrier- Doubts go with the job
Columbia (SC) State
From the
Charlotte Observer
-As
time expires, Panthers jolt Chargers
-Panthers
go vertical, leave Chargers flat
Johnson wins at Richmond; Bowyer locks
down final Chase spot
Hampton Roads Daily Press
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September 14, 2008
September 13 Football Roundup
ECU is 3-0 for first time since
1999 after 31-28 win at Tulane
conferenceusa.com
From
the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Herd
turns back Tigers
-Marshall
meets the challenges
-Notebook-
Slate sits for another week
From
the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Marshall
defeats Memphis 17-16
-Tigers
postgame
From
the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Memphis
will look at game as one that got away
-Mark
Cann showing poise at the helm of the Herd
-Marshall
defeats Memphis 17-16
Marshall tops Memphis in conference opener
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
Veteran writer Salvatore gets his due at
Marshall
Beckley Register-Herald
Golden Eagles fend off Red Wolves
Southern Miss, behind a stellar
last-minute defensive stand, snatched a victory from the hands of a
feisty Arkansas State squad Saturday before an ASU Stadium crowd of
25,938.
Biloxi Sun Herald
USM beats Arkansas State
Hattiesburg American
From
the Dallas Morning News
-No.
12 Texas Tech rolls over SMU, 43-7
-SMU
is refuge for UH's home game away from home
From
the Houston Chronicle
-Owls
coach on Vandy loss- 'Rice beat Rice'
-Replay-
Vanderbilt 38, Rice 21
-Air
Force holds back Cougars for 31-28 win in Dallas
-Replay-
Air Force 31, Houston 28
From
the Birmingham News
-Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
The defensive performance that UAB
was looking for came in the first 30 minutes of Saturday's game at
Neyland Stadium.
-GRADING
THE BLAZERS
-UAB
has big fans in Tennessee
Jay Bergman settles with UCF, allowed
to retire instead of being fired
Orlando Sentinel
September 13, 2008
From
the College Football News
-Conference
USA Week 3 Lookaheads Blog
-C-USA
Fearless Predictions, Sept. 13
From
the Houston Chronicle
-UH,
Air Force set kickoff for 10 a.m. (CT) because of Ike
-UH
faces dangerous Air Force offense after evading Ike
SMU lends a helping hand to a friend in need
As athletic director at Central
Florida in Orlando, Steve Orsini and his family endured three direct
hurricane hits, writes columnist Chuck Carlton. So the SMU AD had
immediate empathy when he checked his cell phone at 3 p.m. Wednesday and
heard a message from Houston counterpart Dave Maggard.
Dallas Morning News
From
the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Herd-Memphis
a high-stakes matchup
-Game
notes
-Five
points to ponder
-This
week in Conference USA
-Mark
Cann showing poise at the helm of the Herd
-Chuck
Landon- Memphis game is the linch-pin of Herd's season
From
the Charleston Daily Mail
-Game
vs. Tigers big one for MU
-Herd,
Hokies still set to play
From
the Charleston Gazette
-Must-win
date comes quickly
-Notebook-
Frosh mistakes haunt Herd back
-Game
3 capsule
From
the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Tigers
not panicked by typical slow start
-UM-Marshall
preview
What to watch for- Vanderbilt vs. Rice
Nashville City Paper
Owls Arrive In Nashville
conferenceusa.com
USM, ASU rate high in turnover margin
Hattiesburg American
Southern Miss faces resurgent R-Wolves
Biloxi Sun Herald
TU's C-USA home slate attractive
Tulsa World
September 12, 2008
From
conferenceusa.com
-Tigers
Hit The Road For C-USA Battle With Marshall
-Blazers
Wrap-up Game Week Practice
-Houston
Announces Football Ticketing & Parking Plans for Saturday's Game
Cougars to Meet Air Force at 2:30
p.m. CT, Saturday at Ford Stadium on SMU Campus
From the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-C-USA
football rankings
-WR
Maurice Jones doing special things for Tigers
-Calipari
hopes curiosity and new expectations reinvigorate the faithful
-Tiger
fans' confidence bounces back strong
Tigers have Herd looking to the sky
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Houston stadiums brace for Hurricane Ike
Houston Chronicle
UAB receiver Mike Jones looking forward to
return to Tennessee
Birmingham News
From the
Orlando Sentinel
-Knights
must use quickness to beat much bigger BC
-Far
fewer arrests for UCF-USF compared to Miami's game at Gainesville
From the
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-Eagle
defense off to fast start, forcing 4 turnovers per game
-Game
available on ASU Web site
In SMU-Texas Tech matchup, all systems go
Dallas Morning News
September 11, 2008
From
conferenceusa.com
-UH
Football to Play Air Force at SMU on Saturday
-C-USA
Launches Classroom On The Court
-Opening
Day NFL Rosters Feature 81 C-USA Players
From
the Houston Chronicle
-Walk-on
UH receiver Edwards proves his worth
-Cougar
football- AF at SMU's Ford Stadium
-College
Notes- Rice preps for tough Vandy defense
-Rice
vs. Vanderbilt- Practice notes
GREEN MEANS GO
In push to boost attendance at
football games, Tulane stresses student participation
New Orleans Times-Picayune
From the
Orlando Sentinel
-UCF
players want team recognition
The Knights have seen East Carolina
and USF lap up tons of national attention this week while UCF is stuck
in the shadows.
-Bright
House to launch new sports channel in Central Florida
From the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Marshall
trying to shake off pounding
-Interceptions
aside, Hall is progressing
-U
of M basketball schedule a road test
From
the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Memphis
a must-win for bowl-hungry Herd
-Passmore,
Cann have a working formula
-Lee
Smith delivers
From
the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Memphis
backup QB's future is in baseball
-With
chemistry, Cann ready to rebound
Vols, Blazers hope to rebound from
disappointing starts
Tennessee Journalist
From the
Hattiesburg American
-USM's
Nelson sets high goals
-Wilson
absent from Eagles' workout
-USM
can't squander chances
Wilson remains questionable
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
From the
Dallas Morning News
-Texas-Arkansas
game now Sept. 27; TCU, Houston make changes
-Mitchell's
quicker release helps SMU offense
Dew, Morrow will sit out UTEP football
practice this week
El Paso Times
September 10, 2008
From
Tulsa World
-C-USA
Power rankings
-C-USA
Insider
-C-USA-
Game of the week
Ike could blow Falcons out of Houston
Denver Post
From
the Houston Chronicle
-Rice's
Casey goes from utility man to main man
-Chase
Clement- Captain Comeback-; Owls LBs
-UH
Notebook- Coach says QB just getting started
From the
Birmingham News
-UAB's
Keon Harris ready to face Vols' big offensive line
-Blazers
making good use of renovated academic center
Newly Found Swagger
Jackson Clarion-Ledger
From
the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Noise
can bother Memphis
-MU
Notebook- Loss to Rice leaves Tigers feeling frustrated
From the
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Herd
planning personnel changes for Memphis
-Herd's
Marshall keeping his hands on the football
From the
Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Memphis
QB quick on the trigger
-Notebook-
Herd, Memphis trying to buck C-USA defensive deficiencies
Snyder says Memphis will use the whole field
Beckley Register-Herald
From the
Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Year
on bench pays for Tiger
-Tiger
quarterback Hall sits out practice
From the
Orlando Sentinel
-Daren
Daly still starter for Knights, but Nick Cattoi is kicking at the door
-Tailgating
thrives at UCF despite game-day expenses
-Cost
of tailgating doesn't have to be steep, but some UCF fans go all out
From
conferenceusa.com
-C-USA
Volleyball Notebook & Statistics
-Women's
Soccer Notebook
C-USA Roundup - Week Two Wrapups & More
collegefootballnews.com
SMU Mustangs rack up rare receiving double
Dallas Morning News
UTEP Miners have time to heal for NMSU
El Paso Times
September 9, 2008
From
conferenceusa.com
-C-USA
Football Notebook
-C-USA
Announces Sept. 8 Football Players of the Week
Tulane comes home, a little tired, but
glad to be home
New Orleans Times-Picayune
From the
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Herd
tight end has breakthrough performance
-Former
UC, Marshall basketball assistant making a name for himself
Tigers will challenge Marshall�s corners
Beckley Register-Herald
From the
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Memphis
coach reveals game plan for Marshall
-Marshall
players keeping confidence
From
the Birmingham News
-Blazers
aren't pointing fingers as offense excels, defense struggles
-COLLEGE
BEAT
Turnovers serve as catalyst for SMU Mustangs
Dallas Morning News
Problems at U of M bigger than just West
Memphis Commercial Appeal
UCF's O'Leary laments officiating calls in USF game
Orlando Sentinel
From
the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-USM,
Louisville to renew rivalry
-Scouting
report- Southern Miss at Arkansas State
From
the Hattiesburg American
-Eagles
hope to return to form
-CAN
DAMION FLETCHER MAKE IT IN THE NFL?
Rice Notes- Del Conte wants to unburden
football team
Houston Chronicle
Tulsa rests, readies for tough foes ahead
Tulsa World
From
the El Paso Times
-Thomas
II looked good in limited role at quarterback
-Haskins'
legacy extends to all athletes
-UTEP
Miners to get transfer guard from Tennessee
-Several
incidents reported at UTEP-Texas game
September 8, 2008
From
conferenceusa.com
-ECU
Ranked No. 14 In AP And No. 20 In Coaches Poll
-No.
13 Alabama Special Teams Turns Back Tulane's Upset Bid, 20-6
-Women's
Soccer Weekend Recap
-Legendary
UTEP Coach Don Haskins Passes Away
From
the El Paso Times
-Special
Section- Don Haskins 1930-2008
-Miner
fans show spirit, respect at game
UCF hopes to build on USF loss
It was a painful loss, but it also
could be a pivotal stepping stone.
Orlando Sentinel
UAB football offense improving
Birmingham News
From
the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Tough
loss or near-win depends on perspective
-Tiger
QB makes big plays, big mistakes
Memphis looking to rebound
Charleston (WV) Gazette
From
the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Snyder
says Herd can be champions
-MU
Notebook- Coaches had good reason to replace Cann
Marshall puts scare into Wisconsin before
going down
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
From
the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-Tuberville
praises his Tigers, has warning for future USM foes
-Patrick's
blog
From
the Houston Chronicle
-Rice
vs. Memphis- Most thrilling win ever?
-Cougar
football- The aftermath
From
the Tulsa World
-Johnson
proves he's the right guy
-TU
Notebook
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