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NC State pummels cold-shooting Winthrop men's basketball team
The Eagles finally get a home game on Saturday, facing East Carolina at 7 in the Winthrop Coliseum.
Rock Hill (SC) Herald

Pat Forde- Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
ESPN

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wolfpack clips Eagles' wings
-Heels blow past Ducks
-ACC Now looks at N.C. State, UNC-CH's QB questions
-Career-ending spine injury jolts Paschal
-Tar Heels' chances for Chick-fil-A slim
-Young says he'll be back
-Bobcats' ratings down 65 percent
Anyone watching the Charlotte Bobcats?

Cutcliffe- Lewis set to play vs. Heels
Durham Herald-Sun

Davidson routs Loyola 78-48
In a bizarre game that saw the nation's leading scorer go scoreless and attempt only three shots because of constant double teams, the Wildcats still overwhelmed Loyola (Md.) 78-48 on Tuesday in the consolation round of the NIT Season Tip-Off.
Charlotte Observer

Cavs, Hokies rivals that are miles apart
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Roanoke Times
-Deal...or no deal?
This week, Tech coach Frank Beamer named Tyrod Taylor the starter for Saturday's game against Virginia. Cue the spin, opinion and conjecture.
-Hokies muzzled by Beamer except 2
-Cavs speak fondly of Glennon

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-U.Va. ex-starting QB Sewell will rejoin program
-How does Tech keep winning with that offense?

Deacs know their shot at bowl is getting small
Winston Salem Journal

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Ticket sales strong despite seat license plan
92 percent of USC fans will pay to keep tickets
-Another fast team awaits USC
-Swinney eager for final act

From the Greenville (SC) News
-Phillips briefs Clemson Board of Trustee on football coach search
-Last-minute seats require faith, cash
-Tigers give Purnell his 100th win at school

Voice says it's time for college football playoffs
New Orleans Times Picayune

UNC-Wilmington canï¿½t corral Texas A&M
Wilmington Star-News

November 25, 2008

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pack pushing for win
-Wolfpack is on the right path
-Costner taking leadership role for Pack
-Green powers Heels
-ACC assessing bowl scenarios
-Hurricanes rally but come up short

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Davis- 'It's up to us to fix us'
-Wolfpack trying for strong finish to 2008

Sugar Bowl set if Alabama's season sours
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Winthrop men's basketball team hopes to stop the bleeding vs. NC State
Rock Hill (SC) Herald

From the Charlotte Observer
-Augustin, Felton take down Philly
-Barr, Curry push Wildcats through
-Charlotte football hits 5,000 season ticket reservations

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-To get back into NFL, Vick might need Hail Mary pass
-Va. Tech coach limits media access so players keep focus

From the Greenville (SC) News
-Spurrier names Smelley starter against Clemson
-Clemson to face tough defense in Carolina
-Greenville (SC) could host ACC baseball tournament

Swinney eyeing Hutchinson, others for spot on potential coaching staff
Anderson Independent

Wofford looking forward to playing No. 1-ranked James Madison
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Why did NCAA slight Tribe?
Hampton Roads Daily Press

November 24, 2008

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-A week of ACC drama
With both division titles still up for grabs and N.C. State and Virginia looking to get to six wins and Clemson trying to get bowl-eligible as well, the last week of the ACC season is certainly overloaded with drama -- not to mention potential bowl implications.
-Late Hits: N.C. State perfect in state
-N.C. State-North Carolina Clipboard
-Heels aim to limit Hansbrough's time
-Smith learning to lead
-Canes start and stay flat

Smith gets vocal, leading Duke past Montana
Durham Herald-Sun

Panthers' 4th-quarter sizzle turns to fizzle
Charlotte Observer

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Surviving in Seattle
-Snub mystifies Tribe coach

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Appalachian State to open playoffs against S.C. State
-Sorely Missed- Absence of key linemen has hurt WFU

From the Greenville (SC) News
-Falcons emerge from the shadows to enter playoff picture
-Clemson loses Sapp to knee injury

From the Anderson Independent
-Swinney focused on Gamecocks, not uncertain professional future
-Anderson man hopes to attend 63rd consecutive Clemson-USC football game
-Clemson's Memorial Stadium to host annual rivalry

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Rivalry game may not alter USCï¿½s bowl
-Bulldogs, Terriers make FCS playoffs

Wofford will open FCS playoffs at James Madison
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Kent State too much for UNCW as 'Hawks fall on road
Wilmington Star-News

Bowl picture still cloudy for BSU
Idaho Press-Tribune

November 30, 2008

From conferenceusa.com
-Tulsa to Host East Carolina in 2008 C-USA Football Championship Game
-Saturday Football Roundup
Tulsa to Host East Carolina in C-USA Championship Game on December 6
-Marshall Comes Up Short in Senior Day Shootout
-Houston Topples North Texas
-Tulsa Drops 48-44 Decision to Illinois in South Padre Invitational Championship

From the Tulsa World
-Tulsa to play for C-USA title
-Tulsa wins, will host title game
-Marion nabs catch of destiny
-TU's defensive deja vu
-Graham's prediction was right
-TU: Quotable
-TU: Report card
-TU Notebook
-C-USA title game tickets available online Sunday
-TU: How they scored
-Graham's faith rooted in Hurricane
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Listen to an interview with TU quarterback David Johnson
-3 storylines: TU
-Illinois scrapes past Tulsa in final

Tulsa clinches division crown
NewsOK.com

Anderson plays well, but Herd falls 38-35
Beckley Register-Herald

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Kopp has final say in whether Snyder stays
-Anderson holds up under Tulsa pressure
-Defeat stamps season full of almosts

Marshall's season ends with close loss to Tulsa
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Houston Chronicle
-Rice flies off with Bayou Bucket, leaves UH lacking
-Justice- Bailiff's the right sheriff for Rice
-How's this for great Rice grads' gift- victory over UH
-Tulsa beats Marshall to clinch C-USA West
-Cougar football- Kelvis postgame
-Bayou Bucket- The aftermath

USM zaps SMU 28-12, becomes bowl eligible
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

From the Hattiesburg American
-Next stop? Probably New Orleans
-Brown could face NCAA suspension

Eagles finish strong, earn bowl bid
Biloxi Sun Herald

From the Dallas Morning News
-SMU kickoff returner sets NCAA mark
-More of the same for SMU

From the El Paso Times
-Young UTEP Miners have plenty to take from season
-Trevor Vittatoe on pace to break slew of records
-Rice denies Houston shot at C-USA title

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Tigers blister Tulane
-Tigers-Green Wave postgame

Wave's woes continue in finale
New Orleans Times Picayune

UAB shuts out Central Florida 15-0
Birmingham News

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UAB shuts out UCF 15-0
-Sad, sore end to Joe Burnett's career
-UCF Coach George O'Leary postgame comments

November 29, 2008

From conferenceusa.com
-East Carolina Downs UTEP, 53-21 on Friday
-Memphis' Brandon Patterson is Two-Time Academic All-American
-UAB Closes 2008 Season Saturday at UCF

From the Houston Chronicle
-Bayou Bucket will test UH, Rice on pass defense
-Coogs' QB Keenum worth price of admission

Berth in league title game on line for TU today
NewsOK.com

From the Tulsa World
-3 storylines- TU
-Hurricane surges past the Aggies

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-This week in C-USA
-FIVE POINTS TO PONDER
-Herd seniors want a win
-Herd moving on after Powell dismissal
-Herd could pull the upset if Tulsa gets 'cute' but it's unlikely
-Marshall fans bid farewell to seniors during final home game

From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Hurricane warning
-Banged-up Herd hoping to bounce back
-Powell dismissed from MU basketball team

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Tigers shoot for bowl
-Preview- Memphis vs. Tulane

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Toledo still confident Wave will turn around
-TU INSIDER

From the Birmingham News
-UAB AT CENTRAL FLORIDA
-BLAZER BUZZ
-OH FOR NEW YORK

UCF-UAB game capsule
Orlando Sentinel

Can Eagles' D withstand Mustangs' pass attack?
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Win would put USM in bowl game
Hattiesburg American

SMU kickoff returner on verge of NCAA record
Dallas Morning News

UTEP Miners lose by three to Wake Forest
El Paso Times

November 28, 2008

Around Conference USA - Football
USA Today

C-USA Fearless Predictions
collegefootballnews.com

UH, Rice to settle who's best team on bayou Saturday
Houston Chronicle

Houston in driver's seat for West Division crown
Charleston (WV) Gazette

O-line flourishes behind 6 ironmen
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Final opportunity for UCF Knights' senior players
Orlando Sentinel

Senior Day goes beyond University of Memphis
Memphis Commercial Appeal

UAB junior college prospects show potential
Birmingham News

Wave's Vianney makes move
New Orleans Times Picayune

UTEP Miners knock off St. Mary's
El Paso Times

TU looks for fast start against A&M
Tulsa World

November 27, 2008

From the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-Bayou Bucket full of West title implications
-USM freshman ruled ineligible
-Davis proves a quick study in USM spread

Suspended senior won't play anymore
Hattiesburg American

Bowl outlook fuzzy even if Tigers win
Memphis Commercial Appeal

From conferenceusa.com
-Marshall Hosts High-Powered Golden Hurricane Saturday
-Golden Eagles Play for Bowl Eligibility Versus SMU in Regular Season Finale

Calabrese retains QB spot with UCF
Florida Today

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF Coach George O'Leary- Torrell Troup is defensive asset
-UCF runs out of gas at Ole Miss

Blazers wilt in the Garden
Birmingham News

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Season ends with 'character game'
-MU Notebook- Tulsa defense bounced back from Houston game
-Marshall looks to rebound from trip

Small was always behind a star
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Tulsa World
-Hurricane assistant leading by example
-TU Notebook

SMU falls to TCU in the DFW Duel
Dallas Morning News

From the Houston Chronicle
-Sumlin, Baliff rivals on the field, fast friends off it
-Solomon- Rice recruit to be 1st Iranian to play NCAA hoops
-Bowl projections; men's hoops rumors

November 26, 2008

From utepathletics.com
-UTEP Football Notes/Game 12/East Carolina
-Mike Price Media Luncheon Excerpts

From the El Paso Times
-Miner notes- UTEP still looking for late-game run attack
-UTEP sophomore center fills in for star, comes up big
-UTEP headed to Anaheim for tournament

From the Tulsa World
-Tulsa must snap out of road funk
-Hurricane downed in NCAA game
-TU bowls over Eagles
TU polishes off North Carolina Central, 92-52
-C-USA Insider
-C-USA: Game of the week
-C-USA Power rankings

From the Houston Chronicle
-Seniors hope to bring Bayou Bucket back to Rice
-UH Notebook- Cavness a big part of Coogsï¿½ sub assault

From the Birmingham News
-UAB Blazers get short break before taking on University of Central Florida
-Blazers meet Sooners in NIT Tip-off semis

From the Orlando Sentinel
-Knights Coach George O'Leary- There's no QB controversy
-UCF basketball, coming off upset win at New Mexico, looks to make more noise

Snyder praises Herd seniors, bids them farewell
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Cann probably not starting Saturday
-MU Notebook- Snyder salutes his outgoing senior class

Herd says goodbye to 14 seniors
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Hattiesburg American
-Star in the making
The Southern Miss coaching staff's main hope for quarterback Austin Davis entering this season is that he would simply manage the offense and not make the crucial mistakes.
-SMU game huge for Eagles
-Athletics, academics go together
-Golden Eagles snubbed in Conerly voting
-Split vote most likely hurt USM

Louisiana-Monroe 75, USM 57
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

SMU starting cornerback back at practice
Dallas Morning News

One little Tiger fan motivates lineman after ankle injury
Memphis Commercial Appeal

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Signs say more road closings for Tulane
-Wave rolls past Albany State

November 25, 2008

From the El Paso Times
-UTEP Miners take positives from loss at Houston
-Price- For 59 minutes, everything looked real good
-Miner notes- UTEP's Felix begins rehab after stroke
-UTEP punter receives C-USA honor
-UTEP football's regular season finale Friday to be on national TV
-UNLV pulls away late to beat UTEP

Mike Price Media Luncheon Excerpts
utepathletics.com

From conferenceusa.com
-C-USA Football Notebook
-C-USA Football Coaches' Press Conference Quotes- Week Thirteen
-November 24 Football Players of the Week
-Men's Basketball Notebook

Bulls Await Bowl Foe
The inaugural St. Petersburg Bowl (Dec. 20, 4:30 p.m., ESPN2) will pit USF against a Conference USA team, most likely East Carolina, Southern Miss or Memphis. The Pirates are probably the least likely one to end up in St. Pete...
Tampa Tribune

From the Biloxi Sun Herald
-USM could get once-unlikely bowl berth
-Southern Miss beats Iona

From the Jackson Clarion Ledger
-Bowl talk can wait as USM focuses on SMU
-CB Willingham's status uncertain

SMU game huge for Eagles
Hattiesburg American

Rice Notebook- Expect high-scoring game with UH
Houston Chronicle

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Tigers trying to refocus for bowl
-Tigers football notes: Steele's stomach troubles

Tulsa balances air show with strong running game
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Safety Johnson ready to wrap up Herd career
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Herd gets another upset chance
-MU Notebook- Marshall's offense will look to control the clock

From the Orlando Sentinel
-Top trainer was absent when UCF's Ereck Plancher collapsed
-UAB's coach lavishes praise on UCF
-UCF football aims to finish strong against UAB

Up close: John Warren
Tulsa World

UAB's freshman football players learn from playing earlier than anticipated
Birmingham News

Blazers lose final home game
UAB Kaleidoscope