Bonesville Presents East Carolina, Conference USA and Carolinas Headlines

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates look to avoid unlucky No. 11
Eleven has been unluckier than 13 for East Carolina during the Skip Holtz coaching era.
The 11th week of the season in each of the last two years has been disaster week for ECU.
-Pirates floor Camels
-Suspended ECU back's case continued
-ECU's tuition and fees may rise

Legan leads Pirates over Camels
Fayetteville Observer

Pirates crush Campbell for third straight win
Kinston Free Press

From the Washington Daily News
-Pirates run past the Camels
-Lindsay G. living her dancing dream with Charlotte Lady Cats

Injuries take toll on ECU's headline-making squad
Birmingham News

Holtz on Syracuse Radar
Syracuse Post-Standard

ECU still chasing conference title game
Pirates face another tough road trip
The East Carolinian

Clearing up the C-USA confusion
If ECU loses twice, Southern Miss wins tiebreaker
Jackson Clarion Ledger

Harris Poll a mixed-up mess
So why are four East Carolina guys on the Harris board?
Scripps News

November 19, 2008
"Have a Bad Day" Day
National Educational Support Professionals Day
Anniversary - Gettysburg Address (Abraham Lincoln)
Birthday - President James Garfield (12th President)

Bradsher: The Bradsher Beat
ï¿½ Triumph leaves its impressions
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Edges Appalachian State, 80-75
-Men's Basketball Host Campbell Wednesday
-Women's Golf Inks Two In Early Signing Period

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Holtz quiets Syracuse rumor
ï¿½It is flattering that everybody throws your name out, but I havenï¿½t talked to anybody. Iï¿½m very happy where I am right now,ï¿½
-An old rival returns to Minges
-Pirates get beat on boards but not on scoreboard
-In with the new for Pirates
Perhaps East Carolina should stage a second Meet the Pirates night, just so people can be sure who's left.

Pirates limping to finish
Raleigh News & Observer

ECU faces first test of the year
Washington Daily News

From the East Carolinian
-New-look Pirates off to hot start
-Southern Miss blows by stagnant Pirates
-ECU Football Blog
-Lady Pirates win season opener

From uabsports.com
-Blazers Spend Tuesday Preparing For East Carolina
-Blazers Ready To Play At Home Again

Bolts' Trout makes signing official
Vineland Daily Journal

The right playoff for college football
Kansas City Kansan

November 18, 2008
Married to a Scorpio Support Day
Birthday - Mickey Mouse

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: From the Anchor Desk
ï¿½ Limping Pirates playing for East title
BVL Audio: Skip Holtz Weekly Press Conference

Myatt: View from the 'ville
ï¿½ Obama lobbies for playoff system
BVL: Pirates corral Fighting Camels

From ecupirates.com
-Weekly Press Luncheon Quotes
-Pirate Football Gameday Central

Accentuating the healthy
Coach looks beyond 20 injuries
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU is still in contention for title
Winston-Salem Journal (AP)

From the Washington Daily News
-Injuries continue to stockpile for Pirates
-A balance of power for Pirate Hoops

From the Kinston Free Press
-Injuries piling up for ECU
-Red-hot Pirates smoke St. Andrews

UAB preps for final home game against East Carolina
NBC13.com

CFB -- Unit Report
Pro Fantasy Sports

November 17, 2008

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 363
ï¿½ Harmonious bond in Music City
-BVL: BCS Standings
-BVL: Harris, AP and Coaches Polls
-BVL: Denny O'Brien's Harris Poll ballot
-BVL: Pirates dismantle St. Andrews

Men's Basketball Cruises Past St. Andrews
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates punch out Knights
-Pirate roster thinning out as more players leave stadium for PCMH

ECU clipboard
Raleigh News & Observer

St. Andrews men start 0-2 with losses to Newberry and East Carolina
Laurinburg Exchange

November 23, 2008

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-N.C. State owns the state
-Davis' QB change scrambles Heels' vibe
-Hokies fend off Devils
-Hey, Holland had a great idea
Wake Forest spent 55 minutes fashioning a storybook ending and Boston College spent the final five minutes highjacking the script.
-Heels will be cautious with Hansbrough

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-NCSU runs over North Carolina
-Plenty of unanswered questions for Tar Heels after latest setback
-Hokies get by Devils, barely

Color this State shade of Wolfpack red
Burlington Times News

State throws ACC in disarray
Greensboro News-Record

Raycom Sports gets ready to say goodbye to SEC football
Birmingham News

White sets record in 35-21 WVU win
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Clemson defense shuts down UVa
Charlottesville Daily Progress

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Heartbreaking Defeat
If not for current East Carolina a
-Hokies win 14-3, stay in contention for division crown
-Mountaineers rally by Catamounts 35-10

Wofford routs Furman, awaits FCS playoff bid
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

From the Charlotte Observer
-Niners fall short against Tigers
-Peppers story could get interesting
-Bucket-free Bobcats lose to Milwaukee

All signs point to Swinney as next coach
Columbia (SC) State

The Broncos sew up the outright league title, but another BCS bowl game is doubtful
Idaho Statesman

November 22, 2008

Wolfpack poised to make history
N.C. State is aiming to become the first team from the state to go 4-0 in the same season against the other Bowl Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-A) teams in the state.
Burlington Times News

9 teams still alive for an ACC division title
Ashville Citizen-Times

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Read the N&O's preview of today's games (PDF)
-Wilson perfect fit with Pack
-Tar Heels QB choice could come out of the blue
-Hansbrough returns as Heels win
-Devils take Classic

Coordinator cranks up Techï¿½s defensive intensity
Since his promotion to coordinator early last season, Ruffin McNeill has been credited with bringing a physical, passionate and intense attitude that has shaped the defensive unit to mirror his fiery personality.
Burlington Times News

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Deacons' season on line today
-Mountaineers, Catamounts to play for Jug today

November 21, 2008

ACC is a BCS mess
Columbia (SC) State

Davis, O'Brien have a history in big-name rivalries
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes happy with crowd
-Wolfpack, Heels provide nailbiters
-End zone eludes Draughn, but that's OK
-Georgia Tech ruins Miami's return to the rankings
-Devils wear down Salukis

Like Clemson, Virginia fighting for bowl berth
Greenville (SC) News

Tigers reportedly interview Illini's Locksley for coaching opening
Anderson Independent

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-With Zorn on their side, Skins take aim at familiar foe
-Offseason tragedy gives ODU's Green new perspective

From the Charlotte Observer
-Eagles' Robinson next up for Curry
-Bobcats' Brown looking for effort
-Atlanta's new quarterback not playing like a rookie

November 20, 2008

Bottom's up- Troy's collapse at LSU among the worst in NCAA history
Monroe (LA) Daily Advertiser

From the Winston Salem Journal
-High-octane Offense
Deacons pull away down stretch for 120-88 victory over UNCW
-ASU gets 87-84 win after two overtimes
-Economic slump may halt boom in new bowl games

SEC notes- Vandy revels in bowl berth
Columbia (SC) State

From the Charlotte Observer
-Following scare, Bridges takes advice to heart
-Charlotte comeback falls just short again

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Big things expected for Oghobaase
-Zeller likely out for season

The road to Tampa
Roanoke Times

November 19, 2008

Muschamp becomes Longhornsï¿½ coach-in-waiting; Hokiesï¿½ Foster still interested
Anderson Independent

Spurrier dispels rumor of retirement
Greenville (SC) News

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-ACC needs innovation on offense
-Swank might return
-ESPN pays up for BCS games
-Hurricanes rally to beat Canadiens
-Heels win and worry
Already without Hansbrough, UNC faces losing Zeller, too

From the Roanoke Times
-Hokie offense draws dissent from inside locker room
-Virginia Tech plans to build $13-15 million football locker room
-Virginia football notebook- Turnovers hamper Cavs

UNC-CH reminded how programs can bog down
Greensboro News-Record

Cutcliffe gets Asack ready for first team
Durham Herald-Sun

Deacons will play Seahawks tonight
Winston Salem Journal

With Cuban watching, Mavericks rout Bobcats 100-83
Charlotte Observer

Sputtering Redskins' offense now major cause for concern
Hampton Roads Daily Press

BCS deal no sweeter for Sugar
New Orleans Times Picayune

November 18, 2008

Foster waits on Clemson decision
Since 2000, he has been contacted for head-coach openings at East Carolina, Temple, Indiana and Virginia. He applied for openings at N.C. State, Illinois and West Virginia.
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Rivalry is key for O'Brien
-Tudor's take- More Irish for ACC
-New QB for UNC-CH?

Panthers fine with quiet ascent to an 8-2 record
Charlotte Observer

Big East coaches voice support for Syracuse's Greg Robinson
Newark (NJ) Star-Ledger

Connecticut's Edsall 'not interested' in returning to Syracuse
espn.com

USC bridging the gap in the East
Columbia (SC) State

Seahawks top Troy in a track meet
Wilmington Star-News

November 17, 2008

From the Syracuse Post-Standard
-Greg Robinson Gets Fired- Sorting Through the Rubble
-Gross says he's ahead this time
Syracuse is in the market for a head football coach after Greg Robinson was fired on Sunday

Robinson Out At Syracuse; Edsall A Candidate?
Hartford Courant

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-ACC bowl picture cloudy
-Late Hits
-UNC-CH clipboard
-N.C. State clipboard
-ECU clipboard
-Devils almost burned
-Canes needed a jolt

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Duke's Lewis has no broken bones
-Davis says Sexton will remain the starting QB

Stewart suspends two players
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Swinney keeps a cool front as Clemson future unfolds
Anderson Independent

From the Greenville (SC) News
-Tigers not resting on laurels after beating Duke
-Putting Clemson's bowl fate into perspective
-University of South Carolina picking up the pieces after debacle at Florida

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers 1-2 rushing punch tames Lions
-Late 3 seals 49ers fate in a nail-biter
-Johnson claims 3rd title as Edwards dominates, wins

Lord of rings- Jimmie Johnson finalizes Sprint Cup trilogy by finishing 15th
Roanoke Times

November 23, 2008

From conferenceusa.com
-Saturday Football Roundup
East Carolina Wins East Division; Houston Remains in Control of the West
-Late Game Drama Lifts Houston over UTEP, 42-37
-Late Rally by Tigers Falls Short Against Knights
-Season-high Offensive Effort Powers Tulsa Past Tulane
-UTEP Routs Savannah State, 103-46, On Historic Night

From the El Paso Times
-UTEP Miners lose after leading most of game
-Miner notes- Trevor Vittatoe racks up more UTEP records

From the Houston Chronicle
-UH, Rice wins add high stakes to Bayou Bucket
-Owls bring super twosome to Bucket
UH QB discuss his 'stupid pass'
-Coach's fiery words push Owls to dump Marshall
-Rice goes 2-for-3 with win at BYU's hoops tourney

Rice QB too much for Marshall in 35-10 victory
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Big second half sends Rice past Herd
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Rice cooks MU with potent offense
-MU-Rice game balls
-Marshall eclipses 1,000 yards rushing
-Marshall offense same old
-Marshall notebook- You know it's not your day when ...
-Men lose another game in Florida

From the Orlando Sentinel
-Here's where college football's conference championship races stand
-UCF offense shows progress in win over Memphis
-UCF stuns New Mexico on the road

From the Tulsa World
-Hurricane runs over Green Wave
-Tulsa QB tosses his 40th TD pass
-TU: Report card
-TU Notebook

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Tulsa takes a pass in routing Wave
-Clutch free throws lift Green Wave

Hot-shooting Blazers bounce Monarchs
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Central Florida holds off Memphis, 28-21
-Tiger Postgame vs. UCF
-Tigers' Hall gives himself thumbs down
-Preview: No. 13 Memphis vs. Xavier

From the Hattiesburg American
-Battle of his life
Barney Farrar has never been one to back down froma any type of fight.
-Huge rally lifts USM to victory

Fall's shots go down and SMU rises
Dallas Morning News

November 22, 2008

From the El Paso Times
-Miners have lots to play for this season
-UTEP Miners face another big offense

Knights walking in Memphis
Florida Today

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Memphis, Central Florida carry odd tales into game
-Tigers-Central Florida preview
-Memphis blossoms vs. Seton Hall

UCF plays at Memphis
Orlando Sentinel

From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Herd needs win to keep bowl hopes alive
-Morgan State spoils Herd celebration

Urgency begins today at Rice for Thundering Herd
Beckley Register-Herald

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Neither team looking ahead
-West Division dominates C-USA
-Herd buries Tennessee State in Fifth Third opener

From the Tulsa World
-Tennial's time at Tulsa winds down
-TU: 3 Storylines
-Hurricane farewell

From the Hattiesburg American
-Conference games this weekend may affect USM squad
-Miami upends Golden Eagles

SMU men get first win, beating Houston Baptist, 79-60
Dallas Morning News

Green Wave bracing for scrappy Colonels
New Orleans Times Picayune

November 21, 2008

Will Dunbar's numbers down at UAB, but that's not all bad
Birmingham News

Previews and Predictions for the Week 13 C-USA Games
collegefootballnews.com

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-C-USA football rankings for Nov. 21
-Tiger receivers do 'whatever it takes'
-Uneven Tigers dump Mocs, 83-71
-Tigers say nothing dull about winning tournaments

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF hopes to deny Memphis in its bid for a bowl
-Knights eager to play spoilers again at Memphis

Tigers get their QB back, bowl hopes still alive
Florida Times-Union

From the Hattiesburg American
-Memphis faces UCF Saturday in big game
-Undersized Golden Eagle plays with big heart

Eagles still hope for title chance
Jackson Clarion Ledger

UTEP Miner center OK after suffering a mild stroke
El Paso Times

From the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Herd has hands full vs. Rice duo
-Rice hopes extra time pays off against Marshall

Versatile Casey is Rice's 'Superman'
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Herd prepares for Rice's offense
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

UH coordinator Holgorsen thinking outside the box
Houston Chronicle

From the Dallas Morning News
-SMU Mustangs plan to run a two-point play
-DeSoto product learning WR position at SMU

From the Tulsa World
-Reunion rout
-TU-OSU meeting was long overdue
-Tulsa bitten by turnover bug
-TU Football Notebook
-Tulsa Notebook

November 20, 2008

Resilient Memphis sets sights on C-USA title game
Things appear to be falling in place for a Memphis team that is just one victory away from gaining bowl-eligibility.
Jackson Clarion Ledger

Golden Eagles turn season around
Biloxi Sun Herald

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Marshall has new looks in works for high-octane Rice
-Rice air attack to force Hall to adjust approach
-Herd has Jones plan

No sophomore slump for Herd tailback
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Herd to get tourney feel this weekend
Charleston (WV) Gazette

C-USA bowl projections
Houston Chronicle

NIT-PICKING
The most important aspect of UAB's win over Arizona Tuesday night was that it assured the Blazers of taking the next step in the NIT Season Tip-Off Tournament.
Birmingham News

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF recruiting not hurt by down season
-UCF WRs could be key at Memphis

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-All work and no play: Tigers say nothing dull about winning tournaments
-Starting job back within Arkelon Hall's grasp
-Tiger Football Notebook: Welcome surprise

From the Dallas Morning News
-SMU freshman safety has emerged as stalwart
-SMU QB Mitchell rests injured shoulder
-SMU gets high marks; Texas A&M, Baylor average

From conferenceusa.com
-C-USA Volleyball Championship Central
-Conference USA Well-Represented Among Future NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four Sites

From the Tulsa World
-After the storm clears
-TU Football Notebook
-Trio of scorers puts Tulsa ahead for win

Houston is racking up points and wins behind an athletic receiving corps and a stellar quarterback
El Paso Times

November 19, 2008

Johnson, Forte and Smith- Conference USAï¿½s Pride and Joy
New York Times

From conferenceusa.com
-UAB Clinches Win, 72-71, Against Arizona
UAB Clinches Spot In NIT Semifinal
-Houston Rolls to 3-1 with 102-57 Win Against Alcorn State
-Wise Scores 26 in Southern Miss 74-61 Victory over Alabama State Tuesday Night
-Tulane Basketball Falls to No. 7/8 Texas in Road Opener, 76-51
-Culpepper Shoots Miners Past Georgia Southern
-UCF-Valparaiso Postgame Notes

From the Birmingham News
-True freshman shines- Lamanski Ware "born to play football'
UAB wrecks basketball signing
What should have been the ecstasy of signing the second-ranked basketball recruit in the country, DeMarcus Cousins, is now only agony for UAB.

Blazers dry up Green Wave
UAB Kaleidoscope Online

From the Hattiesburg American
-C-USA in mad dash for bowls
-Eagles not taking 1-10 SMU lightly
-Fedora- Eagles have heart
-Waiting in the wings

UH Notebook- Keenum humbly accepts accolades
Houston Chronicle

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-First upset will have to be at Rice
-It's been a rough ride for Herd this season
-Herd still has shot at bowl game
-MU Notebook- Can Herd do a Houston against Rice?
-Florida tourney gives Herd early test

Snyder- Cann needs to relax
Beckley Register-Herald

Herd beating itself, but can't beat the spread
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Can't blame Herd's woes on defense
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Tigers get basketball commitment from top recruit Henry
-Tiger football freshman rushes into key role
-Calipari encouraged, still cautious

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF WRs could be key at Memphis
-Knights no match in their road opener

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Texas rolls over Tulane
-TU's defense falls sharply

From the Tulsa World
-Ruler can't measure Johnson's impact
-C-USA Insider
-TU Notebook
-C-USA Power rankings
-C-USA: Game of the week

From the El Paso Times
-UTEP Miners glide past Georgia Southern Eagles
-UTEP defense simply getting better
-Mike Price draws parallel to Obama

November 18, 2008

From conferenceusa.com
-C-USA Football Notebook
-C-USA Football Coaches' Press Conference Quotes- Week Twelve
-Houston is the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl National Team of the Week
-Tulsa Hosts Tulane on Saturday in Regular Season Home Finale
-Men's Basketball Notebook
-No. 13 Memphis Routs Massachusetts, 80-50
-Houston Basketball Continues Homestand vs. Alcorn State
-UAB Rallies to Edge Santa Clara, 64-61

From the Birmingham News
-UAB hunts for way to play well after winning a game
-Vaden shoots Blazers to NIT Tip-Off round 2

USM open this week before closer
Biloxi Sun Herald

From the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-Miffed Fedora questions calls
-Southern Miss vs. Alabama State preview

Defense gets nasty
Hattiesburg American

From the Orlando Sentinel
-Knights could still share division title
-How UCF can get in a 5-way tie for the C-USA East title
-Knights want to finish strong with 3-game winning streak

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Reeling to Rice
This week's chasm separating Marshall University football and Rice spans more than the 1,100-plus miles from Huntington to Houston.
-Rice to force Herd defense to shift gears
-Movie inspires journey to MU
It took a movie to inspire them, but Daniel and Madge Slay finally got to pay their respects to people they didn't know after driving from Missouri to the Marshall University crash memorial on Friday.
-New Herd mascot is a strange breeding
-Not all fans of new MU mascot

Houston win could motivate Herd
Beckley Register-Herald

The serenade and record for Herd's Snyder isn't pretty
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Rice raining points, yards
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-News on injured Memphis Tigers is mixed; QB Hall expected to play Saturday
-TOM III to debut before Tigers vs. UCF game
-Tigers blister UMass, but it wasn't pretty
-Tiger basketball fans have some late-night pre-game fun

From the El Paso Times
-UTEP Miners take on Georgia Southern
-Reserves got to see the field in SMU game
-Finding answers- UTEP Miners clearing up early-season questions

From the Tulsa World
-TU Notebook
-Know the foe: Tulane
-Up close: Trae Johnson

TULANE AT TEXAS
New Orleans Times Picayune

November 17, 2008

From conferenceusa.com
-Saturday Football Roundup
UH Wins West Division Showdown; Southern Miss Wins Third Straight; UAB and UCF Post Road Victories
-UH's Keenum Named National Offensive Player of the Week

From the Birmingham News
-Winning turnover battle to UAB's advantage
-Blazers face busy opening week

From the El Paso Times
-Miners soar into stretch
-Jose Martinez nailed five FGs despite bruised hip
-Turn Up the Orange Blog- Revenge games
-Joe on UTEPia Blog- Sneak preview of next football season
UTEP won't win again this year, but signs sure look good for Mike Price's program

From the Houston Chronicle
-UH football team takes control of its C-USA fate
-Rice outrebounded, outplayed by Portland State
-Ex-Rice basketball coach Wilson gets fresh start

Marshall football in serious trouble
Beckley Register-Herald

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Marshall the man
-Saturday's Homecoming loss was inexcusable
-MU Notebook- Players-only meeting followed loss to UCF
-Season opener is no contest

Herd lights up scoreboard vs. WVU Tech
Charleston (WV) gazette

Passmore itching to get in end zone
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF football seeks 2 victories in a row
-Taylor scores 28 as young UCF cruises in opener

From the Tulsa World
-TU needs its swagger back
-TU Notebook
-TU: Know The Foe

Tulane can't catch a break
New Orleans Times Picayune

Southern Miss- Bye Week
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Around Conference USA - Basketball
USA Today

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Calipari can become winningest Tiger coach with victory over UMass tonight
-Tiger vs. UMass preview
-Calipariï¿½s still got the fire, eight years later

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