East Carolina

Carolinas/Region

Conference USA

May 31, 2010
Memorial Day (US)
What You Think Upon Grows Day
World No Tobacco Day
Anniversary - Copyright Law

Batten: Football Recruiting Report
� Myrtle Beach star finds a fit in Greenville
Bonesville.net

Rose Receiving Big Offer from Maryland
scout.com (subscription)

Cleveland Browns- A Closer Look at The Candidates For The Defensive Line
Bleacher Report

Letter- ECU softball should have local appeal
Greenville Daily Reflector

May 30, 2010
Loomis Day
Memorial Day (Traditional)
Orthodox Festival of All Saints (Orthodox)
Saint Joan of Arc Feast Day
Trinity Sunday (Christian)
Anniversary - First American Daily Newspaper Published
Anniversary - Lincoln Memorial

Pirates Wrap Up NCAA East Regional
ecupirates.com

Minor League Baseball - Batts living up to his name in N.J.
Wilmington Star-News

Tyrequek Zimmerman with Options
  South Carolina, East Carolina, Baylor, Louisville, Oregon State and Tulsa have all extended offers and Oklahoma could be next.
scout.com

Looking forward to Labor Day football
NewsOK.com (blog)

Who wants to elect a millionaire?
Charlotte Observer

May 29, 2010
Ascension of the Baha'u'llah (Baha'i)
International Jazz Day
Julia Pierpont Day
UN International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
Birthday - President John Fitzgerald Kennedy (35th President)
Birthday - Patrick Henry (US Patriot)

BVL Box Score: Memphis 3, East Carolina 2
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Season Ends On Memphis' Walk-Off Homer
-McConaughey Heads To Oregon In Javelin

Memphis rally ends ECU's tourney run
Greenville Daily Reflector

Walk-off homer eliminates ECU
Kinston Free Press

May 28, 2010
Hug Your Cat Day
Slugs Return from Capistrano Day
Anniversary - Amnesty International

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 8, Southern Miss 1
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Cal Haslip)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirate Gameday Central
  No. 6 seed East Carolina (32-26) will take on No. 3 seed Memphis (27-30) Friday, May 28 at noon (EDT)
-Harris And Maness Shine In ECU's Win, 8-1
-Butts Advances To NCAA Championships

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates one win from title game
-Stiffer budget cuts may hurt ECU

Pirates slam the Eagles
Washington Daily News

Harris powers ECU
Raleigh News & Observer

Seth Maness wins 10th game of Season
Boylan Catholic High School

Pirates knock off Eagles
Biloxi Sun Herald

From the Hattiesburg American
-USM falls 8-1 in Conference USA tournament
-C-USA baseball scenario

East Carolina manhandles Southern Miss
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Pirates Among C-USA Players To Visit Houston Hospital
WITN

Cleveland Browns defense catches up in second week of OTAs
Cleveland Plain Dealer

One more take on Tyler Stone's transfer
Columbia Daily Tribune (blog)

May 27, 2010
Birthday of the Buddah (Buddhist)
Flower Moon
Anniversary - Cellophane Tape

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: Forget opener, C-USA Tourney starts today
-BVL Box Score: Rice 11, East Carolina 3
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Jeff Lebo)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirate Gameday Central
  No. 6 seed East Carolina (31-26) will take on N0. 2 seed Southern Miss (33-21) Thursday, May 27 at noon (EDT)
-Rice Tops ECU In C-USA Tourney Opener, 11-3
-Sumner Third Team Academic All-America Pick

Owls rough up Pirates in opener
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirates clobbered by Owls
Washington Daily News

Owls Support Their Ace, Blast East Carolina 11-3
riceowls.com

Top-seeded Rice cruises past ECU in C-USA tourney
Houston Chronicle

May 26, 2010
Feast of Saint Augustine of Canterbury
National Senior Health and Fitness Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: Eventful spring for ECU athletics
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Pat McCrory)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirate Gameday Central
-Maness And Woods Take Home C-USA Honors
-Track Set For 2010 NCAA East Regional

Top-seeded Rice first up for ECU
Greenville Daily Reflector

Somers gets start in ECU's tourney opener
Jacksonville Daily News

Pirates hope to get on a roll
Washington Daily News

Receiving Attention- 5 Non-BCS Wide Receivers Who Deserve More Glory
Bleacher Report

Fisher thinks Titans, Johnson can agree
ESPN

Titans reach out to star
Raleigh News & Observer

May 25, 2010
National Missing Children's Day
National Tap Dance Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Barely in, but with new life
-BVL: Weekly college baseball polls
Talk FM: Talk of the Town

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Battery Named C-USA All-Academic
-ECU To Participate In 2010 Charleston Classic
  Pirates join Charlotte, Georgetown and N.C. State in the 2010 field
-Bools Named NGCA All-Region

ECU duo honored by C-USA
Washington Daily News

Former East Carolina Walk-On Kwaku Danso Gets Shot With Browns
NESN.com

May 24, 2010
Brother's Day
Whitmonday (Christian)

O'Brien: Opportunity missed by schools' CEO's
Bonesville.net

From the Orlando Sentinel
-One-to-one- East Carolina coach Ruffin McNeill thrilled with new challenge
-East Carolina coach Ruffin McNeill faces a lot of obstacles but is excited about the future

Revoked scholarships surprise college athletes
Washington Post (AP)

May 23, 2010

East Carolina 8, Houston 6
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Fall To BYU In Regional Final
-ECU Wins Regular Season Finale, 8-6
-Varner Concludes Competition At NCAA Regional

BYU bounces E. Carolina, wins Austin softball regional
Austin American-Statesman

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Photo finish for Pirates
-BYU ends ECU's regional run

Pirates win, advance to league tourney
Kinston Free Press

Pirates qualify for C-USA Tournament
Washington Daily News

ECU baseball makes C-USA
Raleigh News & Observer

May 22, 2010

From Bonesville.net
-Gold: Epic shakeup could spawn new league
-BVL Box Score: Houston 7, East Carolina 6

From ecupirates.com
-Gusman-Brown Delivers 1-0 Victory Over Texas
-Pirates Top Iona 3-0
-Softball Live Chat: East Carolina vs. BYU (5/22)
-Pirates Drop Heartbreaker To Cougars, 7-6
-Varner Shoots 72 During Round Two Of NCAAs

Pirates fall, jeopardize tourney hopes
Kinston Free Press

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Cougars apply pressure
-ECU softball team topples Iona, Texas

Horns' softball season ends
Austin American-Statesman

East Carolina upends No. 12 Softball, 1-0 at the NCAA Austin Regional
TexasSports.com

Arizona softball routs Cornell in NCAA Tournament opener
  Now the UA will likely host the super-regional against either BYU or East Carolina, assuming it advances.
Arizona Republic

May 21, 2010
Gemini Begins
"I Need a Patch for That" Day
National Bike to Work Day
National Defense Transportation Day
National Waitstaff Day
Anniversary - American Red Cross

BVL Box Score: Houston 8, East Carolina 6
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-BYU Tops ECU 1-0 In Regional Opener
-Softball Plays Iona In Austin Regional
-Softball Live Chat: East Carolina vs. Iona (5/21)
-Pirates Drop Opening Game To Cougars, 8-6
-Pirates Get Missouri Transfer Miguel Paul
-Varner Completes First Round At Regional

Home run records day for Texas
Austin American-Statesman

Backs against the wall
Greenville Daily Reflector

Houston Takes Series Opener From East Carolina, 8-6
conferenceusa.com

Baseball- Cokinos powers Cougars 8-6
Houston Chronicle

Jeff Lebo adjusts to life at East Carolina
Birmingham News

May 20, 2010
Eliza Doolittle Day
Weights and Measures Day
Anniversary - Charles Lindberg Solo Flight

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: View from the 'ville
� Coleman goes from pigskin to sheepskin
� Huge baseball series with Houston
� Holland welcomes another Sampson
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Matt Willoby)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Begin Regional Action With BYU
-Softball Live Chat: East Carolina vs. BYU (5/20)
-Varner Ready To Tee-Off At NCAA Regional

Another step forward
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirates get clawed by Cougars
Washington Daily News

BYU softball team headed to Texas for NCAA tourney
Deseret News

Texas set for Iona in regional today
Austin American-Statesman

Houston Concludes Regular Season At East Carolina
conferenceusa.com

Myrtle Beach's Donte Sumpter will play football at East Carolina
Myrtle Beach Sun News

Recruiters step up pursuit of Scott
Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star

Next Level- Stellar Season For ECU's Maness
Southern Pines Pilot

Oh Baby! ECU Ranks #1 For In Vitro Fertilization
WITN

May 19, 2010
Man Ray Day
Shavuot / Feast of the Weeks (Jewish)
Turn Beauty Inside Out Day
Anniversary - Boys' Clubs

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box Score: James Madison 11, East Carolina 5
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Andy Curless)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Drops Final Non-Conference Game 11-5
-Browns Sign Danso To Free Agent Contract

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Dukes douse Pirates
-Shooter drill brings stark reality to ECU's campus

Jeff Lebo is in familiar surroundings this week with unfamiliar company
al.com

New online petition pushing pay hike for Johnson
Charlotte Observer (AP)

Hamstring sidelines Titans' top draft pick Morgan
  Fisher said rookie running back Dominique Lindsay out of East Carolina hurt his Achilles tendon at the end of the Titans' rookie orientation
BlueRidgeNow.com (AP)

Navy Midshipmen 2010 schedule analysis and forecast
Covers

If A Frog Had Wings...TCU's Ten Worst Losses of the Gary Patterson Era
Bleacher Report

May 18, 2010
International Museum Day
Shavuot (Jewish � begins at sundown)
Visit Your Relatives Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Kee & Co. primed for Austin Regional
-BVL: Weekly college baseball polls
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (ECU Shooter Drill)

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Lone Star State of mind
  ECU headed to Austin for regional
-ECU begins last homestand tonight
  James Madison comes to Greenville for a 7 p.m. game riding a streak of seven wins in eight games.
-Editorial- ECU emergency drill serves campus safety, readiness
-Board asks legislators to limit cuts to UNC system

East Carolina Baseball Notebook (Weekly Recap)
ecupirates.com

Heels, Pirates in field
Raleigh News & Observer

BYU softball- Cougars headed to sixth straight regional
Salt Lake Tribune

NCAA Regional Tournament Field Announced
BYUCougars.com

Transfers to watch- quarterbacks, part 2
National Football Post

Cleveland Browns sign six free agents from tryouts
Cleveland Plain Dealer

Gamecocks land Georgia prep QB
Charleston Post Courier

Football- Recruiting process heats up for Nicholson, Thourogood and Hughes
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

May 17, 2010
Armed Forces Day
UN World Information Society Day
UN World Telecommunication Day
World Hypertension Day

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: Davis, Carden enter QB sweepstakes
-BVL Box Score: Central Florida 14, East Carolina 1

From ecupirates.com
-Softball Heads To Austin For NCAA Regional
-Butts Wins C-USA High Jump Title
-Long Ball and Errors Sink Pirates, 14-1 (7 Inn.)

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU headed to Austin, Texas for regional
-East Carolina Long Ball and Errors Sink Pirates with Knights

May 16, 2010
Biographer's Day
Anniversary - Academy Awards
Birthday - Liberace (pianist)

BVL Box Score: East Carolina 7, Central Florida 5
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Win C-USA Tournament Title
-ECU Wins Four Titles At C-USA Outdoor Meet
-ECU Takes Series From UCF, 7-5

East Carolina Wins First C-USA Title in School History
conferenceusa.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU baseball clinches series win at Central Florida
-ECU softball crowned C-USA tourney champs

Avchen guides East Carolina past UCF
Florida Today

Seth Maness Wins 9th of Season
Boylan Catholic High School

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF falls to East Carolina 3-1 in Conference USA softball championship game
-UCF baseball set to honor seniors on a day when Knights need a Conference USA win

Knights Fall as Pirates Get Softball Title
University of Central Florida

Raynor's minor league baseball season debut for New Orleans a success
Wilmington Star-News

Titans' undrafted RBs off to solid start
Pro Football Weekly

May 15, 2010
Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season
Nylon Stockings Day
Peace Officer Memorial Day
UN International Day of Families

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 11, Central Florida 6
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Farmville Pancake Sale)

Softball Championship Central
conferenceusa.com

From ecupirates.com
-Softball Downs Houston 4-0 In Semifinals
  The Pirates (41-16) advance to their second-ever C-USA Tournament Championship Saturday at 1:00 p.m. against No. 3 seed UCF.
-Softball Live Chat: East Carolina vs. UCF (5/15)
-ECU Cruises Past UCF 11-6
-Pirate Baseball Gameday Central

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates punch their ticket to title game
-ECU knocks off Knights in series opener
-Coach fires up students at rally

East Carolina eliminates UH in C-USA softball semifinals
Houston Chronicle

May 14, 2010
Jamestown Founding Day
"The Stars and Stripes Forever" Day
Underground America Day
Anniversary - Lewis and Clark Expedition

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Take On Houston In Semifinals
-Softball Live Chat: East Carolina vs. Houston
-Robert Sampson Signs NLI With ECU
-Pirates Top Southern Miss 8-0 In First Round
-Softball Places Three On All-Academic Team

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU shuts out Eagles in C-USA opener
-Sampson signs to play with Pirates
-Knights up next for Pirates on diamond
-Letter- Athletics part of quality education

Pirates remain hopeful despite struggles
Kinston Free Press

NY Giants punter Matt Dodge on Live @ Five
pirateradio 1250

Golden Eagles Fall in Conference USA Tournament, 8-0
southernmiss.com

UCF earns 14-8 win at Jacksonville, prepares for pivotal Conference USA homestand against East Carolina
Orlando Sentinel

Dwayne Harris- Ruffin McNeill- 'We throw it for a living'
Rotoworld.com

ECU wants more from its running game
ESPN (blog)

ECU needs RBs to step up
College Fantasy Football Insider

State of college football will be as dramatic as ever
SportingNews.com

Paschal nets another honor
Washington Daily News

May 13, 2010
Ascension Day / Feast of the Ascension (Christian)
Orthodox Ascension Day (Orthodox)
Library Legislative Day

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: Wiley descends from mountain to help Ruff
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Video Poker)

Set to unleash
  Longtime East Carolina softball coach Tracey Kee knows the importance of conference tournaments.  After last season, ECU�s players also know how costly an early loss in a conference tournament can be.
Greenville Daily Reflector

From ecupirates.com
-Volleyball Honored By NCAA For Academic Work
-Tolley Enters SAC Hall Of Fame

Knights charge on winning streak
The Oviedo-Winter Springs Voice

Pirates to be throwing for a living, not a hobby
Jacksonville Daily News

Sampson to sign with East Carolina
Washington Post (blog)

Pirates Sign Sampson
scout.com

From the Bleacher Report
-Pride Under Center- The 10 Greatest African-American QBs of All Time
-The Top 25 Quarterbacks Wives and Girlfriends

Real tests coming up for local pro players
Wilmington Star-News

Pierce selected as Hawks' new AD
  Eagles' junior wide receiver/defensive back Tim Scott recently picked up an offer from East Carolina.
Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star

May 12, 2010
Donate a Day's Wages to Charity Day
Limerick Day
National Nightshift Workers Day
National Receptionists Day
National School Nurse Day
National Third Shift Workers Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: Disarray dissipates as Macy takes charge
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 7, Elon 4
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Denice Walsh)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Takes Series From Elon, 7-4
-Pirates Repeat Top C-USA Honors
-Varner Earns NCAA Bid

Pirates use 10 pitchers in victory over Elon
Greenville Daily Reflector

Barrick, McConaughey are two of a kind at ECU
Frederick News Post

Lebo's pedigree a boon for Pirates
Charlotte Observer

May 11, 2010
Eat What You Want Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Pirates of the fairer sex hog the headlines
-BVL: Weekly college baseball polls
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Greenville Plant Show)

From ecupirates.com
-Paisley Pitcher-Of-The-Week For Seventh Time
-Pirates Enter C-USA Softball Tournament As No. 1 Seed

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates look to end struggles at Elon
-Drew Steele Center gets green light

Elon to Host East Carolina in Final Game Before Exams
elonpheonix.com

Former Long Branch High athlete collapses, dies at East Carolina University
Newark Star-Ledger

Former UNCW Coach Headed To ECU
WITN

Sandra Bullock Steps Out for First Time Since Adoption Announcement
Us Magazine

May 10, 2010
World Lupus Day
Confederate Day (NC, SC)

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: ECU better prepared for next shakeup
-BVL Box Score: Southern Miss 7, East Carolina  6

Pirates ready to set sail for BCS
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From ecupirates.com
-Softball Finishes Sweep Of Memphis
-Southern Miss Completes Sweep Of ECU

Baseball Comes From Behind to Win Their 11th Straight and Sweep ECU
southernmiss.com

Streaking Eagles top Pirates
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Golden Eagles beat Pirates
Biloxi Sun Herald

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Eagles come back to beat Pirates
-ECU softball sweeps Memphis
-Editorial- ECU will expect action if conference shift occurs

Tough Deal for Chris Johnson and Titans
New York Times (blog)

May 9, 2010
Mother's Day
Rogation Sunday
Rural Life Sunday or Soil Stewardship Sunday

BVL Box Score: Southern Miss 8, East Carolina  2
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Pirate Softball Captures First C-USA Championship
-ECU Falls Short Of NCAA Championships
-USM Takes Series From ECU 8-2

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates' struggles continue on diamond
-ECU captures first C-USA softball title
-Gamecocks win Regional; ECU's Bools takes 7th

Eagles run win streak to 10, seize 2nd place in C-USA
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Baseball Wins Tenth Straight
southernmiss.com

Wilson still fired up over snubbing
Washington Daily News

May 8, 2010
World Red Cross Day
Anniversary - V-E Day
Birthday - President Harry S. Truman (33rd President)
International Migratory Bird Day
Letter Carriers "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive
Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Mother Ocean Day
National Babysitters Day
National Train Day
No Socks Day
Stay up All Night
World Fair Trade Day

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Drops To 15th At NCAA Regional
-Pirates End Regular Season In Memphis
-Tom, Sumner Named Academic All-District
-ECU Drops Opening Game To USM 14-4

BVL Box Score: Southern Miss 14, East Carolina  4
Bonesville.net

Pirates clobbered by the Golden Eagles
Washington Daily News

Golden Eagles run streak to 9 games
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

USM Baseball Wins Their Ninth Straight With a 14-4 Win Over ECU
conferenceusa.com

Golden Eagles run their winning streak to nine games
Biloxi Sun Herald

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Bowles encourages ECU graduates at ceremony
-Ten-year journey over for East Carolina grad
-Winds blow ECU off course

Pirates are painting the fairways purple
Golfweek.com

Battle Hearing From Duke & Others
  "My top schools are Duke, North Carolina, Wake Forest, Pittsburgh, and East Carolina," said Jeff Battle.
scout.com

Motivated Wilson Feels Prepared For Pros
Packers.com

May 7, 2010
Beaufort Scale Day
No Pants Day

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Tied For 13th At NCAA East Regional
-Softball Closes Field With Two Wins Over Elon
-Oakley, Whitwell Earn All-C-USA Honors
-Pirate Baseball Gameday Central

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates still within reach
-ECU closes out play at softball field with sweep
-East Carolina University hosts graduation ceremonies
-Newest East Carolina graduates set to begin new chapter

Pirates head to Southern Miss
Jacksonville Daily News

ECU softball takes two from Elon
Washington Daily News

Pirates Win Final Games At ECU Softball Field
WITN

Zimmerman with Six
SuperPrep.com

From espn.com
-East Carolina spring wrap
-What we learned- Non-AQ spring
 

May 6, 2010
Joseph Brackett Day
National Nurses Day
National Day of Prayer
National Day of Reason
No Diet Day
No Homework Day

Lebo's pedigree a boon for ECU
Raleigh News & Observer

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Ready To Participate In East Regional
-Pirate Golfers Earn All-Conference Honors

LIVE @ FIVE: Jeff Lebo
Pirate Radio 1250

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU's Lebo ready for challenge
-Regional ready
-ECU may lose 50 faculty positions

LeClair and Leeper on local baseball fans' minds
Wilmington Star-News

Starmount grad to lead ECU girls hoops team
Yadkin Ripple

May 5, 2010
Cinco de Mayo
Cartoonists Day
Great American Grump Out
Totally Chipotle Day

Allen Signs Free Agent Contract With Bills
ecupirates.com

Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Lee Workman)
Bonesville.net

Jordan coming up big for Pirates
Washington Daily News

Mauldin, Southside Christian athletes sign
  Elizabeth Simon will be attending and swimming with East Carolina University.
Greenville (SC) News

Tuesday recruiting notes
Spartanburg Herald Journal

May 4, 2010
Childhood Depression Awareness Day
International Respect for Chickens Day
National Teacher Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: From the Anchor Desk
� Holland's Mulligan
-BVL: Weekly college baseball polls
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Denny O'Brien)

From ecupirates.com
-Paisley Nabs Sixth Pitcher-Of-The-Week Award
-Maness Named C-USA Pitcher-of-the-Week
-East Carolina Baseball Notebook (Weekly Recap)
-Women's Hoops Holds 2010 Awards Banquet

Paisley brilliant for Pirates
Washington Daily News

ECU Chancellor- University Stands To Lose $17-Million, 100 Positions
WITN

Joseph good fit for Giants' D-line
New York Post

Giants rookie defensive tackle Linval Joseph made good impression at minicamp
Newark Star-Ledger

UNDER SCRUTINY- Jaguars challenge Garrard
Winston-Salem Journal

Jaguars' David Garrard has first-tier response to criticism
Florida Times-Union

Garrard- This year is pivotal for me
ESPN

From Bleacher Report
-Now Or Never- Why Jaguars QB David Garrard Faces a Crucial 2010 Season
-College Football 2010- Power Ranking the Nation's Best Kick Returners

Clemson on track to pick up Ole Miss forward Holloway
Charleston Post Courier

Bills sign three more free agents
  Allen started 30 games at East Carolina
Buffalo News

Report- Roethlisberger at clinic for evaluation
  BUFFALO: The Bills signed undrafted free agent center Sean Allen, who started 30 games at East Carolina.
Charlotte Observer

College Top 25 Chat
Baseball America

May 3, 2010
Garden Meditation Day
Lumpy Rug Day
Melanoma Monday
National Two Different Colored Shoes Day
Paranormal Day

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: Leach prot�g� Riley now the mastermind
-BVL Box Score: Marshall 10, East Carolina  3

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Sweep Away Southern Miss
-Herd Tops Pirates In Game Three, 10-3

Herd halts Pirates' C-USA surge
Greenville Daily Reflector

Herd wraps up ECU series with 10-3 win
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

May 2, 2010
Lag B'Omer (Jewish)
National Infertility Survival Day
Robert's Rules Day

From ecupirates.com
-Maness Tosses Second Career Complete Game
-Pirates Take Two From Southern Miss

BVL Box Score: East Carolina 12, Marshall 3
Bonesville.net

Ruffin McNeill Jr. right at home at East Carolina
Fayetteville Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Moving day for ECU
-Macy has big goals for hoops team
-Steve Ballard: Proposed budget cuts threaten ECU/UNC mission
-Ironwood preps for NCAA Regional golf tourney
-Raedeke wins UNC Board of Governors teaching honor

Wright, Maness lift ECU in blowout win
Kinston Free Press

Baseball Downed by ECU, 12-3
herdzone.com

Marshall falls at East Carolina
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

More on punters Matt Dodge and Jy Bond (and other odds and ends)
NJ.com

Green Bay Packers think rookie defensive linemen can help pass rush
Green Bay Press Gazette

May 1, 2010
Executive Coaching Day
Join Hands Day
Keep Kids Alive - Drive 25 Day
Labor Day (Most of the World)
Lag B'Omer (begins at sundown - Jewish)
Law Day USA
Lei Day
Loyalty Day
May Day
Mother Goose Day
National Dance Day
National Homebrew Day
New Homeowner's Day
School Principal's Day
Stepmothers Day

From Bonesville.net
BVL Audio: Heather Macy Introductory Presser
-BVL: Conference USA 2010 Bowl Lineup
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 11, Marshall 4

From ecupirates.com
-Thompson Hits For Cycle In 11-4 Win
-Pirate Gameday Central
-Macy Named Women's Basketball Head Coach
-Macy Holds First Press Conference
-ECU Hands Out Season Awards
-ECU Hosts Southern Miss For Senior Weekend

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Mission accomplished
  East Carolina named its second head women�s basketball coach in the last three days on Friday afternoon, capping a strange turn of events over the last week.
-Pirates pick up valuable C-USA victory

FMU's Macy headed to East Carolina
South Carolina Now

Thundering Herd falls at East Carolina
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

ECU Tops Marshall, 11-4
conferenceusa.com

Caracciolo decommits from ECU
Inside NoVA

What Texas Tech-ex Ruffin McNeill faces at East Carolina
Dallas Morning News

Rookie knows it's tall task replacing Feagles
New York Post

Feagles Leaves a Giant Void
Wall Street Journal

Field of dreamers
College Baseball Insider

May 31, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wolfpack runs out of luck in ACC final
-Duke will play underdog role
-Resilient Flyers aren't down

Baseball- Home rules for USC in NCAAs
Columbia (SC) State

U.Va. chosen as host for NCAA baseball regional
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Charlotte Observer
-Kurt Busch completes Charlotte sweep with 600
-Caution costs McMurray, but not Ganassi
-Rewind- Gordon's gamble a good try but ...
-Jimmie Johnson- 'Just one of those nights'
-Wolfpack's Schaeffer released from hospital
-N.C. State likely in, but will UNC-CH make NCAA tourney?
-Is another Plumlee, Zeller en route to UNC-CH or Duke?
-Panthers have a lot of work before '11

LSU rolls past Alabama and into NCAA Tournament play
New Orleans Times Picayune

Hokies wait for berth in NCAAs
Roanoke Times

Loss in title game stings Seahawks after bold baseball tourney run
Wilmington Star-News

Late crash gives Franchitti break he needs for 2nd 500
Winston Salem Journal

May 30, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pack must wait
-Devils oust Cavaliers in Lacrosse semifinals
-Newest Tar Heel eager

N.C. State outlasts Virginia Tech, reaches ACC final
Greensboro News-Record

From the Charlotte Observer
-A decade later, May's magic more elusive
-Saturday's race- Kyle Busch comes back, wins
-For some Panthers, it�s 'slow� me the money

UNCW baseball team falls in extra innings in CAA title game
Wilmington Star-News

Rivers' Two Homers Not Enough in 5-4 Saint Louis Win in A-10 Championship
Charlotte49ers.com

SEC Baseball Tournament 2010- Alabama, LSU are championship game regulars
Birmingham News

From the Columbia (SC) State
-USC fans need to trust Hyman
-SEC spring meetings- Money, expansion hot topics

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Q&A with Mike London, U.Va. football coach
-Local report- W&M to build lacrosse, soccer stadium

May 29, 2010

From the Charlotte Observer
-Track action resumes early Saturday
-Where's NASCAR in race to diversity?
-Big innings get 49ers to final

Hokies' bats rise up in 2nd straight upset
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Clemson's ACC chances sunk
-Gamecocks' season a tale of two teams
-Gamecocks finish on wrong end of pitchers' duels

SEC baseball tournament- Ole Miss tops Auburn, will take on LSU
New Orleans Times Picayune

UNCW reaches CAA baseball title game
Wilmington Star-News

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Hurricanes looking for local investor
-Canes have game in Russia
-Wolfpack's game suspended by rain

Counting down to kickoff- 99 days until the college football season
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Time to get Stanley Cup crazy
Fayetteville Observer

May 28, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-President honors Duke basketball champs
-Kenan's second phase approved
-Pack's Wilson proves to be a tough out
-Byrd, Hines make college Hall
-Hurricanes sign a young prospect
-Echoes of a past Cup

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Eagles shock Canes with comeback win
-Area briefs: High Point rolls; Elon falls into losers' bracket

RPI adds computer twist to baseball
Winston Salem Journal

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Gamecocks finish on wrong end of pitchers' duels
-NASCAR needs a 'rowdy' Busch

From the Charlotte Observer
-Newman grabs 600 pole as Speed Street accelerates
-Moore likes added twists in Panthers' offense
-Saint Louis pitcher shuts down 49ers

Dunlap to ODU? Monarchs to Big East?
Hampton Roads Daily Press

WVU president says search for AD on schedule
Charleston (WV) Gazette

UNCW baseball team loses heartbreaker in CAA tournament
Wilmington Star-News

May 27, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Donors fuel Kenan Stadium's growth
-Karl battling cancer as he did foes at UNCCH
-Cutcliffe- Alabama fans are nice, in a carnivorous way

From the Charlotte Observer
-Grant Hill can't see Coach K leaving for Cavs
-Rookie safety upgrading his football IQ

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Pomeranz, Huber shut down USC
-N.C. State outslugs Clemson in opener

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Baseball- Top-seeded U.Va. averts upset
-Skins' Moss to teammates- Galea treated me
-ODU's home schedule expected to sell out again

Past four champions meet for CAA baseball championship
Wilmington Star-News

Football recruiting: Early offer pays off for Wolfpack
Fayetteville Observer

Kansas says $1 million tickets sold �inappropriately'
Houston Chronicle

NCAA had reason to pay WVU a visit
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Hokies beef up nonconference hoops schedule
Roanoke Times

May 26, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pack baseball team confident as it heads into tournament
-Tar Heels wait for selections
-Ex-Tar Heels get West Coast wish
-Heckling, vomiting fan pleads guilty

From the Charlotte Observer
-'Happy,' Harvick don't fit at Charlotte Motor Speedway
-DeAngelo Williams not fussing over contract
-Panthers turn focus toward passing game
-Marshall makes his point, rejoins Panthers
-A snowball's chance- NJ picked for 2014 Super Bowl

Eerily Familiar Feel at Big East Meetings
ncaafootball.fanhouse.com

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Clemson coaches full of optimism
-Gamecocks' Belcher is back for more

From the Greenville (SC) News
-Heavy hitters in Tigers� side of ACC Tournament bracket
-Long summer works against Brownell�s team building plans at Clemson

ASU aims high in SoCon tourney
Winston Salem Journal

Cavaliers hope to ride momentum to ACC title
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Baseball- U.Va.,Tech carry high hopes to tourney
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

May 25, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wolfpack adds some bite to schedule
-Alabama transfer to join Heels
-Duke recruit Felix wants out
-Canes owner seeks partner
-A perfect opportunity for Triangle and Hurricanes
-Kutztown, Wigder enjoy the moment

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Wofford to play in Nov. 2010 Charleston Classic
-SEC tourney packs punch
-USC baseball adds infielder for 2011 class
-Pitching runs deep for Tigers
-Pressure on Spiller will be high in Buffalo

Big draw missing at ACC tourney
Greensboro News-Record

Clemson achieves ACC first
Greenville (SC) News

Clemson Named CBI Team of the Week
College Baseball Insider

From the Charlotte Observer
-NASCAR deserves credit for changes
-Truex gains momentum after great Saturday
-Sources- Marshall back on the field, status unknown
-Retired players say rift is not over
-ACC football replay goes HD

fast time- Williams tries to get up to speed for Skins
Winston Salem Journal

May 24, 2010

From the Charlotte Observer
-NASCAR Hall of Fame's inaugural class honored
-Hall honors four -- and 1 Earnhardt
-Pike can't practice 'til school's out'

Slain Va. lacrosse player awarded posthumous degree; moment of silence held at graduation
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Baseball- A season full of positives
Columbia (SC) State

UNCW baseball team loses regular-season finale after late charge
Wilmington Star-News

University of New Orleans begins transition to Division III athletics
New Orleans Times Picayune

May 23, 2010

From the Charlotte Observer
-Kurt Busch the last man standing in All-Star race
-A look at 5 Panthers who can make a mark in workouts
-Virginia, Clemson top seeds in ACC
-UVa lacrosse women earn admiration in their loss

Pack makes ACC; Tar Heels lose out
Raleigh News & Observer

PCC headed to JUCO World Series
Greenville Daily Reflector

May 22, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wolfpack rallies to win in 12th
-Tar Heels rally past Hokies
-Aminu- I'm not lazy
-AD salaries mirror rising college costs

From the Charlotte Observer
-Rain washes out all-star qualifying
-Kyle Busch hits the Lottery

Virginia women's coach- 'Lacrosse is our thing'
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Skins' Moss faces penalty if it's proved he used HGH
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Clemson can claim division title today
Greenville (SC) News

Gators pile it on Gamecocks
Columbia (SC) State

Seahawks clinch CAA berth, will use final game to tune staff
Wilmington Star-News

May 21, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNCCH coach shows support for her former teammate
-A realistic view on expansion
-John Wall credits mom
-Redskins' Moss linked to doctor

BCS head- Colleges, not Congress, should run sport
Houston Chronicle

Seahawks rally to knock off College of Charleston
Wilmington Star-News

From the Charlotte Observer
-Sorensen's wrong about ACC expansion
-49ers sign another point guard for 2010-11
-All-star qualifying also strays from NASCAR's norm

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Tigers� late rally stops �Noles
-Gators strike first- Florida 3, South Carolina 2

Loss puts Gamecocks� backs to wall
Greenville (SC) News

May 20, 2010

Big East has time to ready for storm
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Big Ten plans sure to be discussed at Big East talks
Charleston (WV) Gazette

South Florida's Skip Holtz readies for new challenge
Tucson Citizen

Playing lacrosse a balm for Cavs
Raleigh News & Observer

Stakes high in USC-Florida series
Columbia (SC) State

From the Charlotte Observer
-Hamlin team is pit boss
-Charlotte Motor Speedway race weeks schedule
-Major signs point guard from Europe for the 49ers
-Delhomme's command makes good impression

May 19, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Amato still wants to coach
-Gunplay leads to guilty pleas for ex-Duke trio
-Pack's Davis to transfer
-Wizards win chance to draft Wall

ACC should expand, but get it right this time
Charlotte Observer

Big Ten looking South to expand
Memphis Commercial Appeal (AP)

Gamecocks get going late, topple Furman
Columbia (SC) State

VT baseball coach Hughes builds national power
Roanoke Times

TV series can score PR points for Cavaliers
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Judge dismisses Mayfield's suit against NASCAR
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

May 18, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-N.C. state's AD search committee begins its work
-Tar Heels prepare for grieving UVa

Marketability drives conference expansion plans
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Charlotte Observer
-ESPN close to $1.86 billion deal with ACC
-Big Ten should heed the ACC's expansion travails
-Expansion looms large at Big Ten meetings
-Will Notre Dame keep its independence?
-Where to put Panthers in power rankings?
-Charlotte Baseball claims share of Atlantic 10 title

Steady play is USC baseball's trademark
Lexington Herald Leader

League shifts only aid MTSU
The Daily News Journal

Last weekend's results push Seahawks closer to CAA tournament bid
Wilmington Star-News

Top players, team mentality put U.Va. in a league of their own
Hampton Roads Daily Press

May 17, 2010

'This was obviously much more than just a game'
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UVa honors slain teammate Love in victory
-Cavs walk off again, sweep Heels in baseball

N.C. State players get new court date
Greenville (SC) News

From the Charlotte Observer
-Mueller doesn't miss a beat, wins at UltraSwim
-NCAA keeping athlete from playing near home
-Johnson gets busted and Busch gets wins

USC sweeps Razorbacks with bats
Columbia (SC) State

May 16, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Snyder says Redskins are headed in the right direction
-Wall is clear-cut top lottery prize
-MLL tests the Triangle market
-Cavs sweep past Heels in baseball

From the Charlotte Observer
-Charlotte swimmer nips Phelps in backstroke
-Phelps endures, finds way to win in 200 freestyle
-49ers baseball rallies to top Saint Louis

ACC not in control of expansion this time
Greensboro News-Record

Judge will rule later in Leach's lawsuit against Tech
Houston Chronicle

No rest for the weary college football player
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Dyson blanks Hogs; USC clinches series
-Holloway case shows inequity with NCAA rules

Lookin at Lucky wins 135th Preakness
Baltimore Sun

May 15, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Lowe sees NCSU basketball on the rise
-Donnan still has Carolina in his mind
-Wolfpack pins down Seminoles

From the Charlotte Observer
-49ers' Major learning his new territory
-Records aren't their strong suit now at UltraSwim

Players facing a rules problem- Noreen, Thornton would not be eligible to play at UNC-CH
Winston Salem Journal

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Cooper ties up the Hogs in game one
-Big inning propels Wake past Tigers
-Calipari- I'll coach at Kentucky next year

Hokies trump Cavs with another ace
Roanoke Times

Golden opportunity for Super Saver
Baltimore Sun

May 14, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Fowler takes high road
-Pack needs fresh start with AD
-ACC doesn't have TV deal yet
-Avent- record 'special'
-Va coach yearns for 1 more trip to Rosenblatt
-Canes don't hesitate to get youngest Staal

From the Charlotte Observer
-Phelps jumps into UltraSwim
-Shanteau gets his therapy away from the pool
-Capel adds to Appalachian staff

Hirings could up Huggins' paycheck
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Ole Miss to play Boise State in football
Memphis Commercial Appeal

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Razorbacks hogging SEC series success
-Baseball pregame- Clemson vs. Wake Forest
-USC adds two baseball commitments
-Rebels block Holloway's appeal
-Oklahoma president sees Big 12 remaining intact

From the Greenville (SC) News
-Carolina football teams' long dry spell
-Heels, Pack among top 25 in attendance
-NASCAR�s Brian Vickers hospitalized

After signing new 4-year contract at Miami, Shannon turns eyes quickly back toward recruiting
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Iowa's 'Field of Dreams' site for sale for $5.4M
Fayetteville Observer

May 13, 2010

Big 12 Commissioner responds on BTL
810whb.com

If Big Ten calls, Missouri will listen hard
Houston Chronicle

ACC waits as expansion talks percolate
Greensboro News-Record

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-York to lead Pack AD search
-Williams- Heels still OK
-Possible transfer might help Tar Heels in post
-Devils don't win this title
-ACC seeks revenge
-Holt, Tar Heels blank Cougars

From the Charlotte Observer
-49ers football Q & A with AD Judy Rose
-Charlotte celebrates NASCAR roots
-360-degree view

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Gamecocks' bats still hot
-Internet has a big impact on recruiting

Iowa to play at WFU this fall- McCaffery, former Deacon, will bring Hawkeyes to town
Winston Salem Journal

Seahawks need wins, help in the CAA to make baseball tournament
Wilmington Star-News

May 12, 2010

Conference expansion roundup- Missouri and Nebraska deny they've already agreed to jump to Big Ten, ACC says it won't lead expansion movement
Orlando Sentinel

Vandy not expecting Big 10's call
Memphis Commercial Appeal

ACC Insider - Expansion leaves ACC with only two choices
Wilmington Star-News

Joy, sorrow remain for Pettys
Roanoke Times

Gamecocks bounce back big time
Columbia (SC) State

From the Charlotte Observer
-Hall of Fame ties racing's past, future
-A lot to drink in from NASCAR history
-Charlotte picks up Georgia transfer

Westbrook to meet with Redskins
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

May 11, 2010

ND refutes report it has invitation from Big Ten
Indianapolis Star

Big 12 Answers Critics with Work on Pac-10 Alliance
Big Red Network

Pac-10 hires CAA to study expansion, TV
San Francisco Business Times

From the Charlotte Observer
-Heroes, history take center stage
-Legendary driver Junior Johnson still hard at work

Prairie View's Cooper-Dyke heads to UNC-Wilmington
Houston Chronicle

From the Wilmington Star-News
-UNCW hires soon-to-be Hall of Famer as women's basketball coach
-Cooper-Dyke wants Seahawks on national map

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-U.Va. lacrosse teams see return to field as a time to heal
-ODU's Selig reports for first day on the job

May 10, 2010

Realignment may drastically change college landscape
Houston Chronicle

Pastilong, WVU no strangers to conference realignment
Charleston (WV) Gazette

ACC annual spring meetings begin today
Orlando Sentinel

Rutgers at major crossroads as possibility of joining Big Ten gets closer
Newark Star-Ledger

Big Ten expansion talks fraying nerves of Big 12
Tulsa World

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Grieving Virginia gets NCAA lacrosse berths
-St. Aug's builds GPAs, champs
-Zorn re-emerges with Ravens to coach Flacco

From the Charlotte Observer
-Heroes, history move to center stage
  NASCAR opens its Hall of Fame in Charlotte
-7 secrets of the Hall of Fame
-Hall of Fame photo galleries
-Panorama- Great Hall of the NASCAR Hall of Fame
-Hamlin steps through Darlington, scores a sweep

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Clemson athletics looks to football to prevent deficit
-Gamecocks lose first SEC series

College-Baseball Roundup- Heels complete sweep of Deacs
Winston Salem Journal

UNCW hits 3 homers to avoid sweep, but still needs help to make tourney
Wilmington Star-News

May 9, 2010

From the Charlottesville Daily Progress
-Hundreds attend funeral for slain UVa lacrosse player
-A coach�s look at a devastating week for UVa lacrosse
-So many questions, yet so few answers

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Next Pack AD has tasks to solve
-ACC focuses on TV
-Avent ties Pack win mark
-Heels' challenge the same
-Duke freshman lives family tradition
-Knight has message for Trine graduates

Anxiety for UNCCH men's basketball rising fast
Fayetteville Observer

TIMELESS- Darlington sticks to the basics
Winston Salem Journal

From the Charlotte Observer
-Hamlin steps through Darlington, scores a sweep
-Former Davidson star a puzzling figure

Landscape of athletics to change
Columbia (SC) State

ACC could look at changing landscape during spring meeting
Greenville (SC) News

Redskins rookies getting first taste of league's intensity, haste
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Seahawks drop both games of doubleheader
Wilmington Star-News

A �Woman�s Place� Can Be In The Outdoors
New Bern Sun Journal

May 8, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Holtz adjusts to big move
  The transition from East Carolina to South Florida has been smooth, but there's still a lot about Greenville that Skip Holtz misses.
-Tracy Smith staying at N.C. State
-Tar Heels hammer Deacons

From the Roanoke Times
-Beamer takes nasty fall stepping off plane
-ACC not likely to add schools

Drivers don't necessarily think newer is better at Darlington
Fayetteville Observer

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Hamlin edges teammate Busch in Nationwide race
-What's up with Jimmie Johnson?
-Late runs lift Gamecocks to win over Cats
-Tigers maul Terps in series opener
-QB Hillary ready for new start at Coastal

From the Charlotte Observer
-Ford teams struggle to tame tough old track
-Dale Jr.'s wish? Remember dad
-Is no news good news on Brown front?
-Has Charlotte landed PGA Championship, Ryder Cup?
-McIlroy's Performance At Quail Still Has People Talking

ACC football long-time ratings hit for ESPN
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Clemson's new associate head basketball coach comes from Purdue
Greenville (SC) News

Georgia State's hit squad could put Seahawks on thin ice in CAA
Wilmington Star-News

SMC's Burke leaving for assistant job at The Citadel
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

UConn coach will pay price if APR costs scholarships
Birmingham News

Mississippi State to name one of its own, Scott Stricklin, athletic director
Memphis Commercial Appeal

May 7, 2010

Big East may look into its own TV beast
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Seven College Football Coaches Who Could Get a Pink Slip
Bleacher Report

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Playing time is finally on Thomas' side
-Clemson's maddening season isn't lost yet
-Clemson swimmers resolve to fight extinction

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Hull does not want Pack job
-UVa lacrosse team to attend funeral
-UNCCH to feel delayed impact

Leach attorneys want judge to reprimand Texas Tech
Houston Chronicle

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Apps on Base- Mountaineers hoping for a tournament bid
-Wear twins catch Williams by surprise

Police say former NFL star Lawrence Taylor arrested in connection with rape of girl, 16, in NY
Hampton Roads Daily Press

May 6, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pack AD job has good, bad points
-Wolfpack Club boss wants to be AD
-NCHSAA votes to shorten some seasons, boost funding

Another 1st for Wallace, selected NBA All-Defense
Charlotte Observer

From the Columbia (SC) State
-USC powers past Eagles
-Spurrier's treatment of Garcia is a motivational tactic
-Darlington woos fans with good deals, good sense

UNCW's offense is stifled in loss to Elon
Wilmington Star-News

Growing Pains- Injuries to key players have put damper on Walter's first season as WFU coach
Winston Salem Journal

NCAA baseball- Virginia feels the "Omaha effect" one year after first CWS trip
ESPN

May 5, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Fowler out as N.C. State athletic chief
-Fowler's statement
-Fowler leaves legacy
-N.C. State's ACC titles under Fowler
-Who's next?
-Reynolds redux?
-Leslie draws a crowd
-UNCCH scores late to rout Elon

In with new, out with old for the Pack
Greensboro News-Record

From the Charlottesville Daily Progress
-Suspect�s lawyer calls death �accident�
-Documents detail a violent demise
-Affidavit- Lacrosse player admitted to physical confrontationCavaliers will play on
-Huguely had �08 confrontation with police

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Decision to participate in NCAA tournament was tough call in wake of tragedy
-Baltimore Sun- Va. lacrosse player told police he shook ex-girlfriend and her head hit wall
-Virginia lacrosse decision stirs memories of Loyola Marymount
-Orange Bowl's sponsor loss reflects poorly on ACC

From the Charlotte Observer
-NASCAR Hall will be hit; Will it be repeat winner?
-Darlington- Good deals, good sense
-Golf tournament's future may include new name

From the Greenville (SC) News
-Notre Dame is at the epicenter of college football landscape
-Terry Don Phillips says foundation laid for athletic success at Clemson
-South Carolina football assistants see hike in pay

From the Roanoke Times
-Johnson to transfer from Tech
-Injury slows Journell at Tech

College baseball- U.Va. wins; Tech stumbles
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

UNCW's Harnage takes underhanded compliments
Wilmington Star-News

Krzyzewski, USA basketball add Prince, Curry to tryouts
Durham Herald-Sun

Ex-Georgia QB pleads guilty to sexual battery
Columbia (SC) State

Big Ten, or Twelve, or Fourteen, or ...
Minneapolis Star Tribune

Speculation mounts, but future of Big Ten is unknown
Detroit News

UB listening for conference calls
Buffalo News

May 4, 2010

UVa lacrosse player dead, another in custody
Charlottesville Daily Progress

From the Charlotte Observer
-Fox gets in a rare jab at his bosses
-Davis willing to wait for contract
-If Brown leaves Bobcats, then what?

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-C.J. Leslie's mom pushed Pack
-Duke, Butler to meet again

Earliest official word of New Orleans Hornets' sale now tentatively on Thursday
New Orleans Times Picayune

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-U.Va. Cavaliers stay atop baseball rankings
-Redskins cut DT Montgomery, WR Mitchell, 3 others

May 3, 2010

From the Charlotte Observer
-McIlroy wins Quail Hollow with amazing final round
-A remember where you were kind of day
-Mickelson ends drama-filled week 2nd
-QB coach sizes up his 'eager' young squad
-Clausen's passion play starts its run with Panthers
-Harris trade a cost-saving move

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Jackets avoid sweep
-Talent stays home

U.Va. self-reports secondary recruiting violation for Facebook post
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Swept Away
  Top-ranked Virginia piles up runs in series win over Duke
Durham Herald-Sun

New Bern's Hardesty hopes to fill Lewis� role for Browns
New Bern Sun-Journal

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Gamecocks ride bats to seventh straight SEC series win
-LSU center Hebert arrested on DWI charge

Bradley powers Seahawks to win with complete-game performance
Wilmington Star-News

Another Near-Miss- Gordon tops Sprint Cup in laps led, but is winless in last 39 races
Winston Salem Journal

May 2, 2010

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Analysis - UNCW brass learned hard lesson from coaching search
-UNCW baseball team gets plenty of offense in win

Kyle Busch wins Sprint Cup race at RIR with a late pass of Jeff Gordon
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Charlotte Observer
-Mickelson, Love III nipping at Mayfair's heels
-Clausen's passion play starts its run with Panthers
-At Duke, a Curry is talk of the town
-Jordan- Thank you for best Bobcats season in history

Quigley, Trahan a pairing of friends, not rivals, despite alma maters
Greenville (SC) News

Recruits boost Triangle basketball powers
Raleigh News & Observer

A WIN TO SAVER
  Super Saver slogs to Kentucky Derby victory
Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader

Getting Settled in
  HERE TO STAY: WAKE FOREST'S NEW BASKETBALL COACH WON'T BE LOOKING TO LEAVE ANY TIME SOON
Winston Salem Journal

USC's new style brings big results
Columbia (SC) State

Gulf of Mexico oil spill brings wave of terror to southeast Louisiana outdoorsmen
New Orleans Times Picayune

May 1, 2010

From the Charlotte Observer
-Mayfair, Cabrera at top; Mickelson 2 back
-With Tiger missing cut, Quail feeling a little hollow
-Notebook- 2009 champ O'Hair also misses cut
-Have Tiger, Phil Ever Been More Different?
-Former QB Edwards could be good catch
-Smith on Panthers- Change can be good
-Panthers get look at potential in rookies
-Butler High QB LeMay picks Georgia
-Larry Brown loves coaching, feels pull of family
-Hodge impressed with N.C. State's newest star
-Rain could reign in run for roses
-Teammates move on as Busch wins pole

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pack's Fowler under scrutiny
-Duke's Scheyer gets a jump on charity

MTSU Sports- Success follows Blue Raiders, Lady Raiders
Daily News Journal

ULM's Grieco named collegiate strength and conditioning coach of year
Monroe News Star

If the Big Ten calls, Pitt has no choice but to answer
Gettysburg Times

College-Baseball Roundup- Wolfpack defeats Yellow Jackets
Winston-Salem Journal

All golden for WVU in spring game
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Second chance a hit for Thomas
-Holloway leaving Mississippi after 2 seasons

UNCW Seahawks fall short, lose to VCU 4-3
Wilmington Star-News

VMI offense a work in progress
Roanoke Times

May 31, 2010

From the Hattiesburg American
-Eagles 'knew what they had to do'
-Eagles Regional-bound again

Tigers' special teams get attention
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Mid-majors should not wait for chips to fall
al.com (blog)

May 30, 2010

From conferenceusa.com
-Southern Miss wins 2010 C-USA Baseball Championship
-Southern Miss downs Houston, 10-6

Whiteside's draft stock taking a hit
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Southern Miss slows Rice's bats to win C-USA final
Houston Chronicle

Golden Eagles take starch out of Rice
Biloxi Sun Herald

Golden Eagles get job done
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Chat with former UTEP basketball player turned model Claudia Porras
El Paso Times

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-NBA lights exposing Whiteside's immaturity
-MU golf facing unusual fall opener

May 29, 2010

From conferenceusa.com
-2010 C-USA Baseball Championship
-Huelsing's walk-off home run leads Memphis past East Carolina, 3-2
-Southern Miss downs Houston, 10-6
-Rice continues to roll as Owls down Marshall, 18-0
-Ten Conference USA Athletes Punched Their Ticket to Nationals Thursday

Report- Jeff Jordan, son of Michael Jordan, to transfer to UCF
Orlando Sentinel

From the Houston Chronicle
-Hit parade carries Rice past Marshall, into C-USA final
-Photos from C-USA tournament at UH's Cougar Field
-Look at the bright side- Only 98 days until UH kicks off its football season

UAB moves its football opener against Florida Atlantic to Thursday night
Birmingham News

Eagles reach title game with assist
Jackson Clarion Ledger

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Rice hammers Herd, 18-0
-Many early NBA entries to go undrafted

May 28, 2010

From conferenceusa.com
-2010 C-USA Baseball Championship
-Rice routs Houston in record-setting fashion
-Marshall wins slugfest over Memphis, 10-7
-East Carolina bounces back to defeat Southern Miss, 8-1

From the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-C-USA tourney- Eagles need help to reach title game
-USM's fate up to Memphis
-USM notebook- McInnis ready to pitch today

Tigers drop second straight in C-USA tourney
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Marshall bounces back in C-USA
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

Herd dumps Memphis in C-USA tournament
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Rice sets C-USA baseball records in beatdown of UH
Houston Chronicle

UAB creating a scholarship honoring Alan Ogg
Birmingham News

UCF Football News- DE Bruce Miller lands on another award list, Knights ranked in the Top 50
Orlando Sentinel

May 27, 2010

From conferenceusa.com
-2010 C-USA Baseball Championship
-Copeland Pitches Southern Miss to Victory in Opening Round of the C-USA Tournament
-Houston hangs on for 11-7 C-USA Championship win over Marshall
-C-USA Baseball Student-Athletes Visit Texas Children's Hospital
-Townsend and Sumner Earn Academic All-America Honors

From the Jackson Clarion Ledger
-USM cruises in C-USA tourney opener
-Copeland stays perfect for Eagles

Eagles tame Tigersin C-USA tourney opener
Biloxi Sun Herald

Southern Miss rocks Tigers
Memphis Commercial Appeal

From the Houston Chronicle
-UH continues mastery of Marshall with 11-7 win
-Rice Notebook- Graham encouraged by Wall's progress

Marshall comeback falls short
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

Doc Holliday-led Marshall is WVU's first road test of 2010
The Daily Athenaeum

Hoover's math class works for Hamrick
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Increased turnout for Big Green tour
-Herd's Pena trying out for Dominican team

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF among teams hoping to become Conference USA's first BCS buster
-Despite football scheduling woes, Big East not poised to expand

UTEP football No. 77 in Sporting News preseason Top 100
El Paso Times

May 26, 2010

From the Houston Chronicle
-Championship fire burns bright for Rice coach Graham
-C-USA baseball tournament- UH eyes a splash in pool
-UH Notebook- Baseball format to keep host busy

From conferenceusa.com
-Rice has plenty To Play For
-Conference USA 2010 Baseball Awards
-Tulane's Segedin Earns Academic All-America Honors
-Marshall Opens Up Conference USA Tournament Play Wednesday Night
-Memphis Set For C-USA Championship Action
-Conference USA Track and Field Athletes Gear Up for NCAA Preliminaries
-UCF Among 16 Teams in the 2010 Preseason WNIT Field

From the Orlando Sentinel
-C-USA baseball tournament preview
-UCF news- Big East remains calm in face of brewing conference expansion storm
-UCF-USF rivalry to resume- Skip Holtz isn't opposed to it

From the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-New format adds twist to tourney
-Memphis to throw right-hander

USM meets Memphis in C-USA opener
Hattiesburg American

Southern Miss faces early start in C-USA
Biloxi Sun Herald

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-C-USA baseball tournament has new twist -- pod play
-Tigers athletic department making the grade

Herd gets ready for Houston
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

Meeks' hot bat helping Herd
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Marshall looks to keep season on track
Charleston (WV) Gazette

UTEP sprinter survives wreck, ready for NCAAs
El Paso Times

May 25, 2010

From conferenceusa.com
-C-USA Baseball All-Academic Team Announced
-UCF's Sweeney Earns National Hitter of the Week Status
-Sumlin Honored by BCA as Fritz Pollard Male Coach of the Year
-Ten Golden Eagles Makde Phil Steele Magazine Preseason C-USA Football Teams

From the Biloxi Sun Herald
-USM meets Memphis in C-USA opener
-USM player wounded in drive-by shooting in Minnesota

McInnis won't throw in first two games of tournament
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

What kind of chance does USM have in C-USA baseball tournament?
Hattiesburg American

C-USA baseball tournament- UH eyes a splash in pool
Houston Chronicle

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-C-USA Baseball Championship begins Wednesday
-Marshall's success starts with Gomez

C-USA could try financial incentives
ESPN (blog)

Mitchell running back Artaves Gibson picks Memphis Tigers for 2011
Memphis Commercial Appeal

SMU football sells out premium seating for first time since stadium was built in 2000 as anticipation builds for 2010 season
Orlando Sentinel

May 24, 2010

May 23 Baseball Notebook
conferenceusa.com

From the Hattiesburg American
-Eagles' chances in tourney appear good
-Giannini- C-USA meetings 'good, honest, open'

Conference USA keeps eye on expansion talks
Mississippi Press (blog)

Conference should keep hands off scheduling
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Giardina welcomes role as asst. AD
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

Rice's Ojala named C-USA Pitcher of the Week
Houston Chronicle

Nebraska's Sadler hires UAB's Flanigan as aide
Houston Chronicle

Times Q&A- C-USA chief confident in city's ability to host tournaments
El Paso Times

May 23, 2010

From conferenceusa.com
-C-USA Baseball Championship Field Set
-UAB Power Surge Stops Rice 8-5
-McInnis Pitches Southern Miss Past Memphis, 5-3.
-Tulane Ends Season with 17-6 Loss to UCF on Senior Day
-May 22 Softball NCAA Roundup
-UAB Softball Suffers Season-Ending Loss In Extra Innings To Lipscomb

Rice relievers surrender three homers in loss to UAB
Houston Chronicle

Field set for C-USA baseball tournament
Hattiesburg American

Ailing McInnis sparks Golden Eagles in regular-season finale
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-C-USA fine-tuning its RPI
-Tigers secure berth in C-USA baseball tournament

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Conference shakeup not looking good for Marshall
-MU baseball qualifies for C-USA tourney

Tulane misses Conference USA Tournament for first time under Rick Jones
New Orleans Times Picayune

UCF baseball falls 14-10 at Tulane, ending team-s hopes of reaching the Conference USA tournament
Orlando Sentinel

TU's Andrews gets medical hardship
Tulsa World

2010 Conference USA- Looking Ahead
Bleacher Report

May 22, 2010

From conferenceusa.com
-May 21 NCAA Softball Regional Roundup
  ECU eliminates No. 12 Texas and beats Iona; UCF defeats FIU
-Baseball Qualifying Scenarios Going into Final Day of Season
  ECU clinches with Tulane and UAB losses
-Three C-USA Players Named Semifinalists for Dick Howser Trophy

Ojala turns in gem as Rice defeats UAB at home
Houston Chronicle

Game halted with Eagles behind 5-3
Jackson Clarion Ledger

Tulane baseball team powers past Central Florida 14-10
New Orleans Times Picayune

Affiliation shifts could affect Tulsa
Tulsa World

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Herd sweeps Wright State
-El Paso showed C-USA the money

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF tops FIU in NCAA Gainesville Regional
-Iowa running back Jeff Brinson hopes to transfer to UCF

Another perspective on El Paso/Memphis
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Women's soccer player sues SMU over scholarship
Dallas Morning News

May 21, 2010

From conferenceusa.com
-BYU Tops ECU 1-0 In Regional Opener
-Twelve C-USA Softball Players Named to NFCA All-Region Teams
-Three C-USA Players Named Semifinalists for Dick Howser Trophy
-Copeland Fires Complete Game Over Memphis
-Marshall Outlasts Wright State, 9-7
-Five Home Runs Spark UCF to a 12-6 Win at Tulane
-Rice Pitching Cools Off UAB Bats In 5-2 Thursday Loss
-Tulane in 19th place at the NCAA Women's Golf Championship

Rice baseball- Owls' eighth inning ignites victory
Houston Chronicle

UAB signs one men's basketball recruit and loses another
Birmingham News

Marshall athletics expediting efforts
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Herd holds off late surge, defeats Wright State 9-7
-Thomas replaces Nelson at UCF
-Killinger hired as assistant coach

Copeland cures ills by going 9
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Right on target
Biloxi Sun Herald

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Ex-Tigers guard Elliot Williams skips NBA draft combine
-Tigers can't catch Southern Miss in opener

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF practices patience in the face of little conference expansion news
-UCF Basketball- Tim Thomas promoted to assistant coach, replacing Brett Nelson

University of Central Florida defeats Tulane 12-6 in a Conference USA game at Turchin Field
New Orleans Times Picayune

May 20, 2010

From conferenceusa.com
-Conference USA Wraps 2010 Spring Meetings
-Memphis Eyes Best-Ever C-USA Finish in C-USA's Final Weekend at No. 29 Southern Miss
-UAB Baseball Closes Regular Season At First-Place Rice
-UCF Baseball Set to Close Out Regular Season at Tulane Thursday-Saturday

From the Birmingham News
-Notes from the final day of the C-USA spring meetings
-C-USA men's and women's basketball tournaments will be played in El Paso in 2011
-Some recruiting news for UAB men's basketball

C-USA basketball tournaments to bring 24 teams to El Paso
El Paso Times

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-C-USA going to great lengths to snub Memphis
-El Paso beats out Memphis for 2011 C-USA basketball tournament
-Tigers fight for baseball tournament spot this week

USM, Memphis jockey for tournament position
Biloxi Sun Herald

From the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-League Baseball tournament coming to Pearl in '11
-Golden Eagles aim to halt slide

From the Orlando Sentinel
-Conference USA leaders vote to support early football signing period
-Some C-USA coaches not happy about potential football academic rule changes

From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-C-USA picks El Paso for basketball tourney
-Marshall signs 6-10 juco player

Herd signs center; UTEP lands hoops tourney
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-El Paso site for 2011 tourney
-MU, Wright State begin 3-game series

From the Houston Chronicle
-Rice notebook- Owls can feel secure about NCAA berth
-Cougar golf program faces tough times
-A UH blog buffet so lavish, you'll want to take home a doggie bag
-Rice tramples UH to seal sweep of Silver Glove Series

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Tulane's Nick Boullosa steals national spotlight with catch
-Tulane's womens golf team, LSU's Megan McCrystal gain ground in NCAA Tournament

May 19, 2010

From conferenceusa.com
-Owls Bash Four Homers, Club Houston 15-5
-McKenzie, Ryan Lead Charge in Tulane's 9-1 Triumph over LSU
-S Miss Falls in Midweek Slugfest
-Radford Downs Herd Baseball, 15-5
-Weather Forces UCF Baseball to Cancel its Home Finale

From the Houston Chronicle
-Rice tramples UH to seal sweep of Silver Glove Series
-UH Notebook- Men's track showing no signs of slowing
  Depending on what happens around the rest of the league, UH could get in by winning one, two or all three games Thursday through Saturday at East Carolina

UH Baseball Falls to Rice in Silver Glove Series Finale
The Westside Story

Rice, UH Battle Weather And C-USA Rivals As Tournament Looms
Houston Press (blog)

From the Orlando Sentinel
-Conference USA coaches seek bowl support
-C-USA hopes it can continue to have flexibility with new TV deal

From the Birmingham News
-Conference expansion a hot topic at C-USA spring meetings in Destin
-Mike Davis has two openings on his UAB men's basketball coaching staff

C-USA prepares for change
ESPN (blog)

C-USA tourney a choice of Memphis or El Paso
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

C-USA to make hoops tourney site decision today
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Decisions this week could be interesting
-Big improvements planned at stadium
-Radford tops Herd baseball
-Former Herd congratulate Brown
-JuCo player commits to MU

Bulldogs feast on Eagle staff
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Conference USA meetings notebook: Memphis, El Paso battling to host 2011 basketball tournament
-Liberty Bowl's matchup snarled by SEC

Tulane regains its swagger in dominating performance over LSU
New Orleans Times Picayune

Ex-UTEP quarterback Jordan Palmer works, waits for chance for NFL play
El Paso Times

May 18, 2010

From conferenceusa.com
-May 17 Baseball Notebook
-May 17 Baseball Players of the Week
-Houston Hosts Rice in Home Finale
-Marshall Baseball Game Versus Radford Moved to Beckley
-Five Seniors to Play Final Home Game Tuesday vs. Florida Atlantic
-This Week in Southern Miss Baseball
-Tulane Women's Golf Team Opens NCAA Championship Play on Tuesday

Honesty's best C-USA policy, commissioner Britton Banowsky says
Memphis Commercial Appeal

From the Orlando Sentinel
-C-USA Commissioner Britton Banowsky- League not afraid of change
-C-USA leaders challenge basketball programs to be more competitive
-Conference USA set to discuss its future while members consider leaving
-UCF Knights Notepad

SMU loses three players due to academics
Dallas Morning News

USM tries to bounce back from Rice ambush
Biloxi Sun Herald

From the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-McInnis suffered strain in throwing arm
-Notebook- Pomeranz, Powers join McInnis on Ferriss list

May 17, 2010

From conferenceusa.com
-East Carolina Wins Its First C-USA Softball Title
-Three C-USA Softball Teams Garner NCAA Regional Selections
-Houston Men Repeat as C-USA Outdoor Track & Field Champions
-May 16 Baseball Weekend Roundup

UAB selected to play in the NCAA Softball Tournament
Birmingham News

Rice mounts rally against S. Miss to claim C-USA title
Houston Chronicle

Houston tops Marshall baseball
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

C-USA meetings to cover many areas
Tulsa World

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Pastner, Tigers take bigger role in C-USA meetings
-Angel Garcia focusing on Tigers, not the Olympics

May 16, 2010

From conferenceusa.com
-Southern Miss Splits Doubleheader at Rice
-The Owls Fend Off Southern Miss, Win 10-2
-Houston Splits C-USA Twinbill vs. Marshall on Saturday
-Houston men and SMU women Leads the Championship Race
-SMU and Tulsa Advance to Second Round of NCAA Tennis Tournament

From the Houston Chronicle
-Rice splits doubleheader against Southern Miss
-UH lands Harris, expected point guard of future
-NCAA tennis- Rice advances with upset of Washington

From the Hattiesburg American
-USM, Rice split Saturday doubleheader
-USM's Schlagel truly a multi-talented individual

Starting pitching, big hits key Oklahoma's win over Memphis baseball team
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Tulane baseball team tops UAB 11-8 to tie series
New Orleans Times Picayune

Conference expansion could open doors for SMU, TCU
Dallas Morning News

Conference USA could be hot spot for QBs this year
Tulsa World

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Herrion, Herd fans anticipate decision by Melvin
-Kids turn out for Bartrum-Brown
-Graham impresses more ways than one

May 15, 2010

From conferenceusa.com
-East Carolina Beats Houston, 4-0, and Advances to Championship
-UCF Rallies to Outlast Memphis, 3-1
-Rice leads the men's race, while UTEP & UAB tops the women's chart
-SMU and Tulsa Advance to Second Round of NCAA Tennis Tournament

UAB head baseball Brian Shoop gets 800th career win on Friday night
Birmingham News

Tulane baseball- Green Wave drops opener 8-4 to UAB
New Orleans Times Picayune

From the Orlando Sentinel
-Detroit guard Isaiah Sykes picks UCF over Arkansas and Michigan
-UCF sophomore center Jakub `Kuba- Kusmieruk to transfer

Herd rained out in Houston
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

From the Houston Chronicle
-Rice's Comerota typifies best of college athletes
-Rice-Southern Miss postponed by rain, lightning

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Tiger softball team loses in C-USA semis
-Tigers baseball edge Sooners 4-3

Ex-UTEP football star, Philadelphia Eagle Quintin Demps earns degree to set example for kids
El Paso Times

May 14, 2010

From conferenceusa.com
-2010 C-USA Softball All-Academic Team Announced
-East Carolina Defeats Southern Miss, 8-0
-Houston Blanks UAB, 3-0; Cougars Advance to Semis
-Back-to-Back Jacks Lead Memphis Past Tulsa, 5-1
-UCF Outlasts UTEP, 4-2, in Quarterfinal Action
-Chamberlin and Adam Lead Heptathlon & Decathlon Events
-Inaugural C-USA Rowing Championship Held This Weekend

Soaring Eagles meet first-place Owls
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Southern Miss squares off with Rice
Biloxi Sun Herald

Herd visits Houston for final series of regular season
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

Tulane baseball team must pitch in to make playoff push
New Orleans Times Picayune

In the news: Tigers win C-USA softball opener
Memphis Commercial Appeal

UCF officially announces Michigan State center Tom Herzog will join Knights for 2010-11 season
Orlando Sentinel

Jenks' Langer picks Tulsa
Tulsa World

May 13, 2010

From conferenceusa.com
-Conference USA Track and Field Teams Gear Up for Championships
-Conference USA Teams Continue to Make the Grade
-Houston To Play Final Home C-USA Series Against Marshall This Weekend
-Memphis Cruises to 10-1 Win over Murray State in Home Finale
-Merritt Homers Again, Closes In On Runs Record In UAB Win
-UCF Wins 14th-Straight Non-Conference Game in 14-8 Victory at JU

Southern Miss coming together at right time
Yahoo! Sports

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Can Case Keenum bring Heisman to C-USA?
-Tigers' attendance ranks high
-Notes: Tigers seek to upset Tulsa in tourney

Old UAB-Alabama recruiting rivalry heats up over Central Park duo
Birmingham News

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Marshall has good chance at top recruit
-Herrion keeps up pursuit of prospects
-Turner signs with Herd

From the Houston Chronicle
-C-USA softball- Future looking bright for Cougars
-If UH is a sleeping giant, then now might be a good time for a wakeup call
-Clark, Broughton opt to leave Cougars basketball
-Rice notebook- Owls to face C-USA's comeback kids

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF Football News- Eight football players among the Knights' 33 spring graduates
-American Idol- Former UCF football player Michael Lynche eliminated after reaching popular show-s top four

Tulane pitcher Ryan Doiron preparing for season-ending surgery
New Orleans Times Picayune

From the El Paso Times
-UTEP softball team gets another shot at UCF
-UTEP forward Jeremy Williams to tour China with 'Reach USA'

May 12, 2010

From conferenceusa.com
-Conference USA Announces Softball All-Conference Awards
-Four C-USA Men's Golf Teams Selected for NCAA Regionals
-Houston Falls to Texas A&M, 12-3
-Marshall Hosts Morehead State in Midweek Clash
-Tiger Baseball Dumps UCA Bears, 11-5
-Owls Can't Contain Cowboys, Lose 12-5
-Late-Inning Double Plays Thwart Blazer Rally Chances
-Griffin Sends it to Extras, UCF's Duffy Wins it in the 10th vs. Jacksonville
-Former Tulane Hurler Zeid Honored as Phillies Minor League Pitcher of the Month

Giannini keeps ear to ground
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Herd's Brown elected to College Hall of Fame
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Marshall's Troy Brown going to college Hall of Fame
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Morehead State has chance to sweep Marshall
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

Green Wave catcher Matt Shortall leaves Tulane
New Orleans Times Picayune

From the Houston Chronicle
-Baseball- Aggies blast by Cougars 12-3
-UH notebook- Attitude's the ticket for sales

Tigers' Toney honored as scholar and athlete
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Ex-UTEP cornerback Melvin Stephenson signs free agent contract with Redskins
El Paso Times

May 11, 2010

From conferenceusa.com
-May 10 C-USA Softball Notebook
-May 10 C-USA Softball Players of the Week
-May 10 Baseball Notebook

Winning streak brings swagger back to Golden Eagles
Biloxi Sun Herald

USM getting noticed in polls
Hattiesburg American

USM RPI holds steady
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

A new look at conference expansion
ESPN (blog)

Marshall announces 2010 Hall of Fame inductees
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

Rice golf earns at-large bid to NCAA Division I Regional
Houston Chronicle

Tigers' Toney honored as scholar and athlete
Houston Chronicle

May 10, 2010

From conferenceusa.com
-May 9 Softball Roundup
  East Carolina won the 2010 regular season championship
-May 9 Weekend Baseball Roundup
  Southern Miss runs winning streak to 11 games and moves into second place

From the Houston Chronicle
-UH, Rice focus on improving while awaiting realignment
-UH's conference tourney hopes dim after loss to Tulane

Tigers tumble to UAB on costly errors, can't gain ground for tournament berth
Memphis Commercial Appeal

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Owls take series with 14-4 win
-Record 73 Thundering Herd student-athletes to graduate

Top 10 "Small Program" 2010 Recruiting Classes
Bleacher Report

May 9, 2010

From conferenceusa.com
-Tulane Advances to NCAA Women's Golf Championship
-Rice Falls Just Short, Loses to Marshall 4-3
-Memphis Falls to UAB, 9-4, on Senior Day

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Q&A with Doc Holliday
-Marshall bounces back, beats Rice 4-3

Herd bounces back, defeats No. 25 Rice
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF AD Keith Tribble talks expansion, C-USA TV negotiations
-Orlando Sentinel ranks Tulane Green Wave the worst football team in Conference USA

From the Birmingham News
-UAB signs prep school PG Quincy Taylor
-Knox's uncle says UAB did no wrong

From the Houston Chronicle
-Cougars to host C-USA baseball tournament, but will they play in it?
-UH struggles to throw strikes in Tulane's 15-2 blowout

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Good call on pool for refs
-Blazers topple Tigers

May 8, 2010

Home magic against Tulane keeps UH in tourney hunt
Houston Chronicle

From conferenceusa.com
-Tulane Golfers In Seventh Place Entering Final Round of NCAA East Regionals
-Houston Knocks Off Tulane, 9-7, In Series Opener
-Tulane Drops 9-7 Contest in Series Opener at Houston on Friday Night
-Merritt, German Homer in UAB's 9-2 Loss at Memphis
-Owls Sparkle On Defense And At The Plate, Pound Marshall 20-4
-Marshall Falls to No. 25 Rice

Tulane baseball- Matt Petiton returning to weekend rotation
New Orleans Times Picayune

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Rice humbles Herd, 20-4
-Marshall's bullpen is providing little relief

Herd routed by Rice 20-4
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Tigers brush past Blazers in baseball opener
Memphis Commercial Appeal

From the Orlando Sentinel
-New coach Donnie Jones offers his assessment of the Knights' roster
-College Football Countdown- No. 115- Memphis

Longevity the goal for former Hurricane
Tulsa World

May 7, 2010

Four NCAA Division I Conferences Combine Officiating Programs
conferenceusa.com

Newfound maturity fuels Golden Eagles' rise
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Herd faces No. 25 Rice today in opener of three-game set at APP
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Hurricane grad leads Marshall into Rice series
-Jones pays his debt to Marshall

Phillip Chapman fits in as fill-in catcher for Tigers
Memphis Commercial Appeal

From the Birmingham News
-What you're saying- Justin Knox wants to go to UAB, Tide says no
-Who is Justin Knox, and why do Alabama and UAB care?
-Hot Corner- University of Alabama athletics playing games
-Crimson Tide gives itself a black eye

UH starting point guard Wade leaving program
Houston Chronicle

From the Orlando Sentinel
-College Football Countdown- No. 116 Tulane
-UCF Football News- Knights reportedly the leader for Iowa transfer running back Jeff Brinson, a St. Petersburg native who may eligible for 2010 season
-American Idol- Former UCF football player Michael Lynche advances to Top Four

May 6, 2010

USM pounds reeling Bulldogs
Biloxi Sun Herald

Eagles keep Dogs down
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

From conferenceusa.com
-Southern Miss Defeats Mississippi State, 14-3
-Rice Jumps Out Early, Cruises Past TSU 16-9
-UCF Announces Special HH-60G Blackhawk Flyover for its Game vs. JU Tuesday

MU's Hamrick waiting to see where realignment chips fall
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Baltimore guard is Herrion's first Herd signee
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Tigers, Hurricanes close to agreeing on home-and-home football series
-New Orleans guard Charles Carmouche transfers to Memphis Tigers

UNO's Charles Carmouche says leaving home hardest part about choosing Memphis
New Orleans Times Picayune

From the Birmingham News
-Knox wouldn't be the first to travel the Alabama-UAB pipeline
-Knox's family upset over restrictions Alabama placed on his transfer
-UAB announces the transfer of Alabama women's basketball player Jocelyn Shaw
-UAB senior Digger Towe works his way back to the baseball field

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF Football News- George O'Leary says Knights are tougher after spring practice
-Michigan State center Tom Herzog is transferring to UCF

From the Houston Chronicle
-Baseball- Owls' Rendon one of a kind
-Baseball- Rice cruises past TSU 16-9
-Rice notebook- Rosa looks to end career with a bang

Three of a kind- Knights' Space Coast trio 'like a fraternity'
Florida Today

Guard Paul McCoy's request to transfer is a blow to Mustangs
Dallas Morning News

Golden Eagles in the Big East?
Laurel Leader Call

May 5, 2010

From conferenceusa.com
-Tulane's Rick Jones Wins 700th Game as the Green Wave's Head Baseball Coach
-Razor-sharp Rice dismantles Texas State 16-2
-Duffy Enters UCF's All-Time Top-10 for Hits in 14-3 Win at FAU
-Four Conference USA Tennis Squads Earn NCAA Selection
-Conference USA Men's Golf Awards Announced
-May 4 Track & Field Athletes of the Week and Notebook

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Rick Jones wins 700th game as Tulane baseball coach
-Tulane defeats Louisiana-Monroe 8-5

USM looks to extend streak vs. MSU
Biloxi Sun Herald