Bonesville Presents East Carolina, Conference USA and Carolinas Headlines

December 16, 2010
Asarah B'Tevet (Jewish - begins at sundown)
Ashura: Tenth Day (Islamic)
Barbie and Barney Backlash Day
Birthday - Ludwig Von Beethoven (composer)
Anniversary - Boston Tea Party

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: Barbour getting his kicks with Pirates
-ECU Recruiting Thumbnail (NG William Foxx)

From ecupirates.com
-Maness Named Preseason All-American
-ECU Heads To Hawai'i For Two Games

Gamble on Riley pays off for ECU
Washington Daily News

Torrance Hunt- ECUï¿½s speed demon
Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)

FROM THE BOOTH w/ Jeff Charles: Ruffin McNeill, Cliff Ellis, Sammy Batten
pirateradio1250.com

The Dye-Gest- College Coaching Carousel
scout.com

From CBSSports.com
-East Carolina-Maryland Preview
-Ranking the bowls- Almost everyone gets a shot

2010 Military Bowl East Carolina vs. Maryland Preview & Odds
The Spread

Weekend Forecast- Bowl predictions after an unpredictable season
USA Today

Shrine Bowl is icing on NC player's cake
Spartanburg Herald Journal

Terps pushing Military Bowl tickets via internet
Baltimore Sun

From the Press Box
-Terps Will Celebrate Gigantic Turnaround In Military Bowl
-Joey P's Trivia Time Answers

RANKING THE BOWLS
IdahoStatesman.com

December 15, 2010
Ashura: Tenth Day (Islamic - begins at sundown)
Bill of Rights Day
Cat Herders Day

Bradsher: Ruff & Co. place premium on winning
Bonesville.net

DB Jenkins develops into starter
Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)

Podcast: Maryland Terrapin QB Danny Oï¿½Brien
kdn4.com

More Blackbeard artifacts headed to Maritime Museum
Jacksonville Daily News

The Best College Football Players of 2010, By Conference
The Big Lead

December 14, 2010
Halcyon Day (12/14-28)
Birthday - Nostradamus

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Ruff ready for bowl trip
Coach Ruff Press Conference

McNeill's Weekly Press Conference
ecupirates.com

Do your part by ordering/donating your bowl tickets through the ECU Athletic ticket office. Call 1-800-DIAL-ECU or Order Online. Your purchase from the Athletic ticket office directly benefits ECU (as there is a 10,000 ticket allotment requirement for the Military Bowl.)

McNeill praises bowl system
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU not bothered by Terp's talk
Washington Daily News

ECU's Davis ready for bowl game
Raleigh News & Observer

Oak Ridge lineman picks East Carolina
Greensboro News & Record

Military Bowl to Provide Memorable Game Day Experience for Youth Football Players
Washington Informer

Minor League Roundup- Winter Ball Updates & Rule 5 Scouting Reports
Amazin' Avenue

December 13, 2010

O'Brien: Playoff doesn't solve primary problem
Bonesville.net

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Grand day for Garrard
-Holmes making splash with Pirates (Sub Req'd)

December 12, 2010
Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Poinsettia Day

Conference USA Bowl Matchups and Payouts
Bonesville.net

Morgan brings spirit to special teams
Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)

Military Bowl 2010- 10 Things To Know About Maryland Vs ECU
Bleacher Report

Video- Military Bowl Preview
CBSSports.com

Collective Effort Required To Replace Jenkins
Packers.com

CP All-Stars ï¿½ Defense
Cherry Hill Courier Post (blog)

December 11, 2010

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Nearing Military Bowl Ticket Allotment
-Davis Honored By Rivals.com

Paschal feels right at home at ECU
Washington Daily News

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Back to basics for ECU defense (Sub Req'd)
-ECU surpasses 8,200 tickets sold

Better Know An Alma Mater- Military Bowl Edition
We Love DC

Nevada recruiting tops non-AQ Mailbag
ESPN (blog)

Northern hungry for football title
Greensboro News & Record

War Eagles to face toughest challenge of season
Winston-Salem Journal

Time to step up, Terrapin Nation
Washington Post (blog)

December 10, 2010
Human Rights Day
National Salesperson's Day
Nobel Peace Prize Day

Bowl win puts Terps turnaround in record books
WTOP

2010 Bowl gifts to participants
Street & Smiths Sports Business Journal

Preps: Saint senior gets All-American Game invite
Suffolk News-Herald

Campus: Officials, ECU near deal on dental clinic
Greenville Daily Reflector

December 9, 2010
Chanukah (Jewish - 8th & final day, ends at sundown)
UN International Anti-Corruption Day
National Pastry Day

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Drops 69-63 Decision To Hampton
-Harris, Davis Earn C-USA Awards
-Montijo Named To All-Academic Team

From the East Carolinian
-Pirates locked and loaded for Military Bowl
-Pirate Briefs- Keys to the game, Military Bowl
-ECU win streak comes to an end
-Swimming and diving wraps up 2010 season

Live @ Five-Guests: Scott Wetherbee, Allen Thomas
Pirate Radio 1250 & 930

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Cold shooting costs host Pirates
-Unbreakable Bowman (Sub Req'd)
-Harris, Davis each earn Conference USA awards

ECU's Harris, Davis get honors
Winston Salem Journal

VIDEO- UMD AD Anderson on the Military Bowl
umterps.com (youtube)

Friedgen- 'If people want to support this football program, they need to show up'
Washington Post

The Military Bowl coaches' press conference
Terrapin Trail

Betting Preview- Maryland vs. East Carolina - Military Bowl
Sports Memo (blog)

SE Guilford Alum Nominated For College Rudy Award
WFMY News 2

December 8, 2010
Chanukah (Jewish - 7th day/8th night)
Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Catholic)
Take a New Year's Resolution to Stop Smoking (TANYRSS)
Anniversary - John Lennon Shot
Birthday - Jim Morrison (musician)

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: The bottom line is the bottom line
-BVL: Late Monarch surge sinks Pirates

From ecupirates.com
-ODU Ends The Pirates Winning Streak
-Nine Pirates Earn All-Conference USA Honors
-Harner Named To All-C-USA Freshman Team
-Women's Hoops Hosts Hampton Wednesday

East Carolina effort not enough to overthrow Monarchs
Washington Daily News

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Scoring drought costs ECU
-Lineback- ECU's D will be better in '11 (Sub Req'd)

Late surge lifts ODU Monarchs over East Carolina
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

Pirates fans snap up tickets
East Carolina likely to outdraw Maryland in its own backyard at D.C. bowl
Winston-Salem Journal (AP)

From the Washington Post
-East Carolina coach hopes for sea of purple at Military Bowl
-Friedgen wants a scooter ban after 2nd player injured

Military Bowl "Meet The Coaches" Press Conference
WITN

Military Bowl Press Conference
Washington Informer

A.D. Encourages Fans To Support Terps, USO
umdterps.com

Notebook- Friedgen 'not disappointed in the Military Bowl'
Diamondback Online

Maryland AD- 'We're disappointed by the process'
CSNwashington.com

Military Bowl 2010- 10 Things to Know About The Maryland Terrapins
Bleacher Report

Season recap- Maryland
ESPN (blog)

Maryland to play East Carolina at RFK Stadium
Annapolis Capital

Bills promote OL Rinehart; add OL Allen to practice squad
BuffaloBills.com

December 7, 2010
Chanukah (Jewish - 6th day/7th night)
Muharram 1 (Islamic New Year)
Pearl Harbor Day
UN International Civil Aviation Day

Bailey: Ruff relishes Christmas with the Pirates
Bonesville.net

Pirates Host Old Dominion Tuesday Night
ecupirates.com

Challenge of righting Pirates' ship falls to Lebo
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Lineback- ECU's defense will be better in ï¿½11 (Sub Req'd)
-Pirates conclude homestand tonight

From the East Carolinian
-ECU tames Fayetteville State 91-70
-Pirate Briefs- Pirates to face Terps in Military Bowl

Pirate Fan- Taste the Turtle Soup in DC
WNCT

Maryland CB McDougle to miss bowl game after scooter accident
Washington Post

Terps give bowl berth a chilly reception
Annapolis Capital

Maryland To Play East Carolina In Military Bowl
DCist.com

Maryland, East Carolina Accept Bids to Play Military Bowl in DC
We Love DC

December 6, 2010
Chanukah (Jewish - 5th day/6th night)
Muharram 1 (Begins at sundown - Islamic New Year)
Miner's Day
National Pawnbrokers Day
Saint Nicholas Day

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: ECU can't pursue 'Little East'
-BVL: Conference USA Bowl Schedule & TV Listings
-BVL: Final 2010 BCS Standings
-BVL: Harris, AP & Coaches Polls

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina To Face Maryland In Military Bowl
-ECU Falls at Charlotte, 79-61

ECU's Barbour- Making opportunities count
Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)

East Carolina to play Maryland in Military Bowl
Fayetteville Observer

From ESPN (blog)
-Terps to play East Carolina in Military Bowl
-Military Bowl Presented By Northrup Grumman

Home for the holidays- Terps selected by the Military Bowl
Washington Post

Maryland to 'make the best' of Military Bowl selection
Baltimore Sun

Military Bowl 2010- It's Maryland Versus East Carolina in Washington, D.C
Bleacher Report

Maryland 'Disappointed' To Be Playing In Military Bowl
SB Nation DC

Maryland not happy about Military Bowl invitation
WMBF

Terps To Compete In Military Bowl
Press Box

Bleachers will have to wait
The East Carolinian

December 5, 2010
Chanukah (Jewish - 4rd day/5th night)

Pirates streak away from Broncos
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Cruises Past Fayetteville State By 21
-Pirates Travel To Charlotte Sunday
-Baseball Closes Out Fall With Challenge
-Soccer Honored For Academic Work

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates keep winning
-Experienced trio passing on knowledge (Sub Req'd)

Pirates plow past Bulldogs
Washington Daily News

Slow-starting FSU learns hard lesson from Pirates
Fayetteville Observer

Expected ACC bowl matchups- Maryland-East Carolina in Military Bowl
Later today, Maryland is expected to be formally announced as East Carolinaï¿½s opponent in the Military Bowl at RFK Stadium on Dec. 29
Washington Post

Maryland Bowl Projections- Champ Sports Bowl Would Be Nice, But Military Bowl
SB Nation DC

Gator Bowl matchup going down to the wire
Florida Times-Union

Three to watch
Jaguars quarterback David Garrard, an East Carolina product, is quietly having a solid season. He needs four touchdown passes to pass Mark Brunell...
Charlotte Observer

December 4, 2010
Chanukah (Jewish - 3rd day/4th night)
Coats and Toys for Kids Day
National Dice Day

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Go After Fifth Straight Win Saturday
-ECU Unveils GameTracker Mobile Application

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU looks to extend winning streak
-Milner gives ECU brains and brawn (Sub Req'd)

All signs point to Maryland-East Carolina in the Military Bowl
Washington Post

2010 Military Bowl- 'All Signs' Point To Maryland Participating Against East Carolina
SB Nation DC

Stevens- Terps could be left out in cold for bowl season
CSNwashington.com

Military Bowl 2010- East Carolina Pirates vs. Maryland Terrapins
Bleacher Report

Ranking the football stadiums of Conference USA
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

ECU Sigma Phi Epsilon Chapter Charter Revoked
WITN

December 3, 2010
Chanukah (Jewish - 2nd day/3rd night)
UN International Day of the Disabled Person

From Bonesville.net
BVL Audio: Military Bowl President Steve Beck Presser
BVL Audio: Coach Ruffin McNeill Military Bowl Presser

From ecupirates.com
-Milner Named To C-USA All-Academic Team
-East Carolina Derails VCU, 77-72

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU 'steps up' campaign for new facility
-ECU women get another road win
-McNeillï¿½s ï¿½bulldogsï¿½ hit recruiting trail (Sub Req'd)
-Editorial- Dental school to extend service

Military Bowl "Officially" Invites ECU to December 29th Bowl Game
WNCT

New Offers for Golston
"I have new offers from East Carolina and Cincinnati," said Golston. "ECU is talking about me playing on the weakside...
SuperPrep.com (subscription)

Phoebus' Tyree Lee is in demand ï¿½ on both sides of the ball
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Bowl Projections- East Carolina Vs. Boston College In The Military Bowl
Bleacher Report

Why Is A Fighter Jet Maker Sponsoring A Bowl Game?
CNBC

December 2, 2010
Chanukah (Jewish - 1st day/2nd night)
Special Education Day

Myatt: Pirates show progress in topping 49ers
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Completes Rally To Overtake Charlotte
Pirates have now won four straight
-Lineback Nominated For Rudy Awards | Vote Now
-ECU Begins Road Swing At VCU

From the East Carolinian
-Pirates bury 49ers, 62-61
-ECU heads to Military Bowl
-Swimming and diving have a strong season

From the Kinston Free Press
-Pirates stun Charlotte
-Pirates accept D.C. bowl bid

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates publicly accept bowl bid (Sub Req'd)
-Pirates get revenge on Niners
-East Carolina accepts bid to Military Bowl

ECU has best of both worlds in win
Washington Daily News

From the Charlotte Observer
-Rematch ends in a last-moment loss for the 49ers
-Charlotte-East Carolina Observations

Military Bowl "Officially" Invites ECU to December 29th Bowl Game
WNCT

Rutgers Baseball Unveils 2011 Schedule
Rutgers Scarlet Knights

December 1, 2010
World Aids Day
Day With(out) Art
Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day
Chanukah (Jewish - begins at sundown)
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Annual Lighting
Rosa Parks Day

Bradsher: Military Bowl a convenient hop for fans
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina To Play In The 2010 Military Bowl
-Military Bowl Site | Bowl Ticket Information | Order Online
-ECU Looks To Even Season Series With Charlotte

Pirates hope for better shooting vs. Charlotte
Jacksonville Daily News

East Carolina hoops set to host Charlotte
Washington Daily News

ECU to play in Military Bowl
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Charlotte Observer
-Major expectations
49ers' first-year coach is trying to right a program that faltered badly last season
-Tudor's Take- ECU hungry for bowl matchup with ACC

East Carolina commits to Military Bowl in D.C.
Baltimore Sun

East Carolina accepts bid to play in Military Bowl
Fayetteville Observer

ECU accepts invite to Military Bowl
Washington Post (AP)

Military Bowl Welcomes The Purple Pirates To DC
SB Nation

East Carolina Pirates, Southern Miss Golden Eagles accept bowl invites
ESPN

East Carolina to play in Military Bowl
Winston Salem Journal

East Carolina accepts bid to Military Bowl
Kansas City Star (Sports Network)

Boston College Bowl Projections: East Carolina Accepts Bid For Military Bowl, Setting Up Possible 'Dominique Davis Bowl'
SB Nation Boston

December 31, 2010

From the Nashville Tennessean
-Vols can't beat clock or Tar Heels in Music City Bowl
-Tennessee Vols bitten again by too many men on field penalty
-Bowl loss leaves bad taste for Vols

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNCCH gets a do-over, wins bowl game in overtime
-Bizarre ending for Heels' unusual season
-Former NCSU lineman Chris Colmer dies

UNCCH outlasts Tennessee, wins Music City Bowl 30-27 in 2OT
Fayetteville Observer

Report- Mike Leach's meeting with Maryland committee went well
ESPN

Breaking down Clemson vs. South Florida in the Meineke Car Care Bowl
Anderson Independent

Meineke Bowl Preview Capsule
si.com

From the Charlotte Observer
-Clemson looks to close season on high note
-Fans rally on eve of Meineke bowl
-Warriors' Curry in a familiar spot today

This bowl will have different ending for USC
Columbia (SC) State

With season on the brink, Virginia Tech's leaders responded
Miami Herald

Rested Chants return to heart of Big South play
Myrtle Beach Sun News

Rested Hawks get their biggest win of the season
Wilmington Star-News

December 30, 2010

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-K: 880 Dean: 879
-Tar Heels have chance to end season on a high note

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Coach K earns milestone win 880
-Vols impress Heels
-UNCCH vs. Tennessee, who has the edge?
-Game is music to Nashville's ears
-Heels' Elzy tripped up by academics
-A season for Wolfpack to build on
-Boychuk steps up as Canes top Sens

From the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-WVU football- For Luck, new issue comes up with Stewart
-Players say bad bounces to blame for bowl defeat

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Bowls are a financial burden for many schools
-The great 'Best USC team' debate

USC's Spurrier, Florida State have quite a history
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Non-BCS main course- Chick-fil-A Bowl
Columbia (SC) State

Hokies' curfew stays early in city filled with nightlife
Roanoke Times

Deacons fall to Spiders
Winston Salem Journal

From the Charlotte Observer
-Jackson pours in 38; Bobcats roll again
-Clausen not worried if Luck will be on his side
-Young South Florida team might be giants

December 29, 2010

N.C. State wins Champs Sports Bowl
Fayetteville Observer

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Packing a big punch, State bowls over WVU
-Pack cruises over Alabama A&M
-Tar Heels start fast, end well
-Dwyer's goal lifts Hurricanes

One last implosion
Charleston (WV) Gazette

WVU offense struggles in Champs Sports Bowl loss
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Auburn's Gene Chizik says there's a `possibility of contact' between Maryland
Birmingham News

Auburn's Malzahn could be a candidate for Maryland position
Macon Telegraph (blog)

Don't expect Mike Gundy to leave Oklahoma State anytime soon
Dallas Morning News (blog)

From the Houston Chronicle
-UT coaching staff takes another hit as WR coach leaves
-Briles-led Baylor continues turnaround tonight at Reliant

Hokies arrive in South Florida ready to get down to business
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Commentary- SEC should navigate bowl schedule with success
al.com

Why the Big Bowl Games Are Big Business
The Atlanta Post

December 28, 2010

Wolfforth police investigating domestic violence at Willis' residence
Lubbock (TX) Avalanche Journal

Can ACC break out of bowl funk?
Shelby Star

Air Force beats Ga. Tech 14-7 in Independence Bowl
Norfolk Virginian Pilot (AP)

From the Anderson Independent Mail
-Tigers push through rough conditions, travel issues for good day in Charlotte
-Sure of themselves, efficient Tigers take care of business against Delaware State

Dabo- No misgivings over loaning Hopkins
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

From the Charlotte Observer
-Review of Silas' debut- Run, fun, & Bobcats won
-Panthers on the clock for No. 1 pick
-Smith, Krzyzewski followed similar paths
-WVU changes bring awkward feeling at Champs Bowl
-Wolfpack likes allure of nine-win season

WVU football- Stewart wants to talk about only the bowl
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Distractions- Stew won't talk, but O'Brien will
-A 'Pack of challenges
-Numbers reflect Big East strength

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wolfpack focuses on job
-UNCCH seniors eye win
-FIU finds way to win first bowl

FSUï¿½s Seminole imagery is racist, inaccurate
Columbia (SC) State

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Finally, Stanford and Virginia Tech give Orange Bowl a sweet matchup
-It's time to revise ACC basketball forecast

Stinespring's squad downright offensive
Roanoke Times

USC hopes to find answers for leaky pass defense
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

FIU star with 56-game hit streak charged with rape
Houston Chronicle

December 27, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Redskins win with Gano's field goal
-Capitals hand Canes another tough loss
-Pack's Wolff makes strides on defense

ESPN report- Donovan McNabb seeks release from Redskins
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers win! But it's the No. 1 draft pick
-49ers fire coach Mike Singletary
-Silas to take first test drive Monday night
-FIU stuns Toledo 34-32 with last-second kick
-Monday's bowl- Georgia Tech vs. Air Force
-Notes- Jackets punish 3 more players

Top 10 sports stories of 2010
Fayetteville Observer

Yates looks back on four turbulent years
Durham Herald-Sun

An early look at Clemson's postseason chances
Anderson Independent Mail

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Miami, Notre Dame banning players from Mexico
-Winter weather causes ACC travel woes

Hokie football's winning streak- A dozen, please
Roanoke Times

Tech defensive coordinator leaving after one season
Houston Chronicle

December 26, 2010

Scandal, strife have taken cheer out of holiday bowl season
New Orleans Times Picayune

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pack QB Wilson could be playing in college finale
-Hurricanes game with the Caps is still on for tonight
-UNCCH hoops rejiggering travel plans

College Football Notebook- Wolfpack enjoying warm weather in Orlando
Winston Salem Journal

Coach K's fierce start as ACC coach
Durham Herald Sun

Recent success could land Baylor new football stadium
Houston Chronicle

Clemson bowl foe South Florida a team on the rise
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

From the Anderson Independent Mail
-Scouting South Florida: Trouble spots for the Tigers...
-Scouting South Florida: How the Bulls win...
-Scouting South Florida: How Clemson wins...

Fox at Carolina- It was what it was
Charlotte Observer

December 25, 2010

NCAA mulling tougher penalties 2 years after panel's recommendation
Birmingham News

Former Tiger baseball coach Bill Wilhelm passes after lengthy illness
Anderson Independent

StarNews All-Area football teams and all-conference lists
Wilmington Star-News

From the Winston Salem Journal
-2010 All-Northwest football team
-Smith leads ETSU past Appalachian

From the Charlotte Observer
-All-Observer offense first team
-All-Observer defense first team
-Pittsburgh stunts Clausen's growth
-Silas goal- Let's make 'something special'

Redskins' offensive coordinator responds to criticisms
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Pack ready for a surprise
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-Five stocking stuffers for Spurrier, South Carolina
-Five stocking stuffers for Swinney, Clemson

December 24, 2010

Friedgen focusing on bowl
Annapolis Capital

Military Bowl- Friedgen's team won't let him go quietly
TBD.com (blog)

From the Washington Post
-Terrapins football team visits the White House
-DC Don Brown- 'I know I've got a lot of good football in me'

Poinsettia Bowl- Navy run over by San Diego State and Ronnie Hillman, 35-14
Washington Post

Friedgen will consider broadcasting
Baltimore Sun

Five greatest individual BCS bowl game performances
Yahoo! Sports

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-FCC rules for Time Warner
-WVU football loses 3
-Canes suffer 3-2 loss to Canadiens
-Elzy a 'lifesaver' for Heels

McNabb's agent rips way Skins have treated QB this year
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers stuck in neutral, grounded in Pittsburgh
-Poll- Be honest, did you want Panthers to win?
-It's run and fun as Silas changes tone, tempo

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Not much to take from latest Panther loss
-Starts, lack of stops leave Deacons blue
-Mississippi State players fight in stands
-Pryor, 4 other Buckeyes suspended next season

Coaches' Holiday Wish Lists
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

From the Roanoke Times
-Beamer wins Paterno Award
-Down to 8 men, Hokies win again

Solomon- Like NCAA system, Ohio State ruling makes no sense
Birmingham News

December 23, 2010

From the Baltimore Sun
-O'Brien plans to stay at Maryland
-Friedgen begins saying his goodbyes

Maryland Terrapins Coach Ralph Friedgen keeping his emotions in check despite losing job
Washington Post

Boise State dominates Utah, 26-3
Boston Globe

Despite heavy rain, Poinsettia Bowl still a go
Denver Post

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wolfpack escapes Hornets' upset bid
-Panthers take on Steelers tonight
-Ward ready to start as Canadiens visit

Holgorsen introduced at WVU
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Source- Temple to hire Florida's Addazio
Bradenton Herald

Chick-fil-a Bowl records 14th straight sellout
Anderson Independent

From the Charlotte Observer
-Charlotte extends win streak to 7
-Bobcats fire staff; Silas takes over
-Jordan gets last word as Brown sent packing

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Stanford's Luck latest top-shelf quarterback to face Virginia Tech
-Old Dominion's basketball team is the class of the state in early season

Despite 21 points from Goudelock, Cougars fall to Tigers
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

From the Roanoke Times
-Cavaliers get lump of coal in stocking
-Va. Tech basketball coach Greenberg has no plans to change starting 5

Don't blame ACC coaching carousel on expansion
Wilmington Star-News

December 22, 2010

From umterps.com
-Terps Sell Out Bowl Ticket Allotment
-Friedgen's Contract To Be Bought Out
-Terps-ECU to Meet in Military Bowl

From the Washington Post
-Maryland sold out ticket allotment for Military Bowl
-NOTES: Several UMD assistants will not coach in bowl game
-How the coaching change will affect Maryland football recruiting
-How many Maryland football assistants will stay on board through the bowl?

From the Baltimore Sun
-It's not just about the coaching anymore
-Closing door to 'The Fridge'
-Terps assistants expected to head to Vanderbilt

Door closed on Friedgen
Annapolis Capital

Stepping up in the bowls- Maryland
ESPN (blog)

College game looking more like the NFL
Pensacola News Journal

Big Ten's New Look Not Winning Raves
Wall Street Journal

Will A Bad Punter Cost Tom Coughlin His Job?
The Business Insider

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes hope Ward returns
-Delaware State at N.C. State

From the Charlotte Observer
-Sherrill set to expand role with 49ers
-Coach K ties Smith's career record
-Williams hopes to build on Orlando memories
-Coach's outlook a bad sign for Bobcats
-Special treatment for Panthers special teams
-NFL Draft- The race for the No. 1 pick

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-McNabb says Redskins didn't treat him properly
-New coach, new QB, same old losing season for Skins
-Late FG lifts Cowboys past Redskins 33-30

Virginia Tech has lost its kick-blocking mojo
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Deacs lose to Presbyterian, take another turn down
Winston Salem Journal

Recruiting- Tar Heels score coup with linebacker Hughes
Fayetteville Observer

December 17, 2010

From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-'Results matter'
-Stew knew his fate a month ago

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-N.C. State rallies to beat scrappy Youngstown St
-Canes top the Thrashers in a shootout
-Mudcats will become Cleveland Indians affiliate
-N.C. Central hires a new football coach

From the Charlotte Observer
-Fox prepares for final home game
-49ers playing Vols in uptown arena a draw for both
-With the season sinking, Charlotte exploring trades
-Talladega comparisons roll out of Daytona

South Carolina vs. Florida State- Objectives Gamecocks need to focus on
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

December 16, 2010

Indians sold, will move to Zebulon
Kinston Free Press

Mark Cuban exploring BCS alternative
ESPNDallas.com

Letter From Father Peter Donahue On The Villanova Football Upgrade
TheNovablog.com

From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-At previous stops, Holgorsen's impact has been felt right away
-Plan of succession

Holgorsen to stay until after the Alamo Bowl
NewsOK.com

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers running game finally emerges
-Brown- 'No effort, no teamwork' in loss to Memphis
-A hard time to be a fan in Charlotte

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes roar back to stun Florida
-Greene keys Pack future
-Ramsay's hearing postponed
-Outlook dubious for Duke's Kyrie Irving
-WVU hires future coach
-Vikings might go outside
-Shanahan playing games with QB

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-For Snyder, it's all in with Shanahan as coach
-Tech may lose money - again - on Orange Bowl

Frugal fans' findings lead to ticket troubles for Tech
Roanoke Times

What Life in the ACC Gets You, Bowl Speaking
Carolina March

Wake Forest nips winless UNCG; McKie has 16 points, 14 boards
Winston Salem Journal

NCCU ready to announce new football coach
Durham Herald-Sun

Report- Michael Vick says he would like to own a dog again
Hampton Roads Daily Press

December 15, 2010

From the Tulsa World
-Is Holgorsen To West Virginia A Done Deal?
-World of college football spins quickly

From the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Holgorsen expected to join WVU football staff soon
-WVU football- Luck got his man, but with a lesson

WVU's coach in waiting
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From NewsOK.com
-Dana Holgorsen is a coach in waiting
-Who would be next at Oklahoma State?

Franklin nears Vanderbilt deal
Washington Post

From the Charlotte Observer
-Michael Jordan shares N.C. hall walk with Dean Smith
-Belk puts name on Charlotte's bowl
-Bobcats land final knockout against Raptors
-Panthers can win by losing
-Spears dismissed from 49ers team
-Spears' attitude overtakes his talent

Charlotte's bad season gets worse
ESPN (blog)

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wolfpack's Irving to voted AP All-American team
-Outsider managed UNC-CH football crisis
-Some Heels still worthy
-For Canes, one goal at a time

Bowl bonanza- Ranking all 35 bowl games
al.com

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Football recruiting- Wake recruit moves pledge to N.C. State
-Tar Heels lose 2 starters for bowl game

Boyd trying to make 2011 head-start in bowl practices
Anderson Independent

Report- Muschamp gets $2.7 million annually at Florida
Houston Chronicle

Michigan holds off NCCU
Durham Herald-Sun (AP)

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-As Redskins get younger, will they get better?
-NFL doesn't need to create 2 more weeks of lousy games

December 14, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Area bowl teams
-N.C. State bowl sales top 8,500
-Tar Heels appeal NCAA penalties this week
-N.C. State's Harrow picked as top ACC rookie

From the Charlotte Observer
-Inconsistent an apt word for Bobcats
-Jordan to take his place in Hall
-Fox- Clausen will remain QB
-Golden a hit at Miami

Shanahan- Next 3 games will determine a lot
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Belk to sponsor Charlotte bowl game
Greensboro News-Record

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Coastal Carolina stuns LSU
-NFL changes may affect Bowers' decision

Luck won't talk about Stewart speculation
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Duke remains unanimous No. 1
Durham Herald-Sun

December 13, 2010

Friedgen- Bowl-selection process 'disrespected our school'
Washington Post

Friedgen says bowl process "disrespected" Maryland
Baltimore Sun (blog)

Friedgen pounds the pulpit for Terps
Washington Examiner (blog)

Auburn picks Malzahn; Franklin to stay at U-Md
Washington Post

Football looks to make Washington trip worthwhile
Diamondback Online

UNCW clobbers Wake Forest, 81-69
Wilmington Star-News

Bzdelik at a loss after Wake Forest loses to UNC-Wilmington
Greensboro News-Record

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Red-Faced Effort
-LOOKING AHEAD- ASU points to next season

Tigers kick off practice for bowl, next season
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Flubbed extra point costs Skins in 17-16 loss to Bucs
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Charlotte Observer
-Smith on Clausen- 'He ain't at Notre Dame anymore'
-Air attack falters; Panthers fall to 1-12
-Time to snap ball to Armanti

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pack awaits Wilson choice
-Miami hires Temple coach
-Akron claims soccer crown

College Football- Bowl Predictions and Rankings From Worst To Best
Bleacher Report

Wofford's Ayers emotional, grateful after playoff defeat
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

December 12, 2010

From the Charlotte Observer
-ASU loses to Villanova
-Panthers need much more than a QB
-Bobcats hit new low in Celtics rout
-McKillop keys Davidson past struggling 49ers
-Gamecocks hold off determined Terriers
-It's 31 straight, 2 titles for Butler

Georgia Southern holds off Wofford in 23-20 playoff win
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Villanova ends ASU's title hopes
-New-look Deacs will take on Seahawks

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Devils keep their stride
-No day at the beach
-HILLSIDE BRINGS HOME TITLE

Northern Guilford wins state championship
Greensboro News-Record

Navy extends win streak over Army to nine
Fayetteville Observer

UT's Muschamp becomes Floridaï¿½s next football coach
Houston Chronicle

Tech football's Bud Foster stays put, for now
Roanoke Times

UNCW's new AD zeros in on fundraising efforts
Wilmington Star-News

Cam Newton 1, Moral Minority 0
Birmingham News

December 11, 2010

8-3 Navy says it wonï¿½t underestimate 6-5 Army
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

ASU-Villanova creating buzz
Winston-Salem Journal

From the Charlotte Observer
-Playoff win would be milestone for ASU's Moore
-Panthers make No. 1 wish come true
-Robinson suspended for violating substance abuse policy
-Bobcats can't put out fires in Indy

From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-Wofford looks to knock off SoCon foe Ga. Southern
-Shrine Bowl 2010 rosters have been announced

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes get a point (again), but Stars win shootout
-Tar Heels' juniors expected to return in 2011
-Preview- South Carolina-Upstate at N.C. State
-Preview- Saint Louis at No. 1 Duke

If Gus Malzahn declines offer, Vanderbilt could make one today to Maryland's
Washington Post

ACC Insider - For all its positives, UNC-CH's season still a wasted opportunity
Wilmington Star-News

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Tar Heels' hopes crushed
-UNC-CH hoping to end on good note
-Devils face next test without Irving

WVU football- Brunetti to leave team after bowl
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

December 10, 2010

What James Franklin's interest in Vanderbilt means for Maryland
Washington Post

Auburn's Malzahn reportedly receives hefty offer from Vandy
SportingNews.com

Tight-lipped search continues for KSU's new football coach
Ravenna Record Courier

Chick-Fil-A Bowl 2010- The Start To the South Carolina Gamecocks' 2011 Season
Bleacher Report

Jim Delany Warns Non-AQ Leagues- Don't Expect More Than You're Getting
FanHouse

How College Bowls Got Over-Commercialized
BusinessWeek

From the Charlotte Observer
-Undersized Munnerlyn no longer overlooked
-Brown not surprised by gap between best and rest
-Curry rolls ankle again, out indefinitely
-Quail Hollow is best in class again

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-In Canes' office or on ice, ex-captain teaches, learns
-Dawkins picks up slack for Blue Devils
-Irving injury serious

From the Columbia (SC) State
-BCS works, no matter what critics say
-Crowd may not be with Terriers

Appalachian ballhawk LeGree is nearing SoCon interception record
Winston Salem Journal

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-For Redskins, it wasn't supposed to be like this
-ODU's 81-39 stroll 'just what the doctor ordered'

WVU parking, coaching rumors and SC grid mess
Charleston (WV) Gazette

December 9, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Davis sought help for players
-Dawkins picks up slack for Blue Devils
-Tar Heels cruise in Zeller homecoming
-Canes' duo brings hustle, muscle
-Florida still best in talent pool
-A guide for fans at state football finals

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Big Ten's Delaney a playoff opponent
-Swollen roster of games creates non-classic 'classics' BOWL MALAISE
-BOONE BONUS- McCray steps in, steps up for ASU

Tigers to keep AD
Columbia (SC) State

From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-Clemson DE Bowers wins 2010 Ted Hendricks Award
-USC star Lattimore talks to area youths about his faith

Virginia Tech's Bud Foster would fit at Pitt
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Mids' secret weapon- The offensive line
Baltimore Sun

Holtz has a history with Clemson
HeraldOnline.com

Why Pitt could finally reach Final Four, Villanova's big flaw and more
SI.com

Boggs plans to leave Hokies
Roanoke Times

From the Charlotte Observer
-No Luck needed with a few wins, Clausen says
-NASCAR hall posts profit for October

December 8, 2010

From USA Today
-Not all public schools reveal football coaches contracts
-As salaries rise, Fresno State coach Pat Hill takes pay cut

Wolfpack, Tar Heels make the most of an unfair system
Wilmington Star-News

Challenging bowl schedule awaits ACC after discouraging regular season
Hampton Roads Daily Press

ACC-2010-final-team-reviews
ESPN (blog)

Bowl season as ridiculous as ever
Chicago Sun Times

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Bowl system needs to be blown up
-Hokies linebacker injured; bowl status in doubt

Wes Colley, Alabama-Huntsville researcher, talks about his BCS error
Birmingham News

Computer ratings glitch changes BCS standings
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From CBSSports.com
-You say you hate BCS, but you don't because you can't
-Conference Power Rankings- Bowl games to see and to miss

Stewart Mandel- BCS title game takes top billing in annual bowl rankings
SI.com

Bowl Games 2010- Your Ultimate Viewing Guide
Bleacher Report

Hottest College Football Bowl Tickets
Forbes (blog)

TCU gets a Rose Bowl showcase
Fort Worth Star Telegram

Juicy matchup awaits Va. Tech, Stanford in Florida
Roanoke Times

Parker came close to leaving Clemson twice in 2010, but will start bowl game
Anderson Independent

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Irving likely to miss Bradley game
-Zeller becoming Tar Heels' go-to guy
-Football hits and misses
-Redskins suspend Haynesworth for season
-Canes slow out of the gate

College football recruiting- Three rescind pledges to UNC-CH
Fayetteville Observer

From the Charlotte Observer
-Richardson to PSL owners- I am committed to winning
-Beason beaten up but not beaten by losses
-Bobcats hold off Anthony, Nuggets
-49ers build big advantage, then survive Winthrop press
-Major- 'Something special's going to happen'

USC's Lattimore named CBS national freshman of year
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Bowl game is of great importance
Columbia (SC) State

Justice- Leach at Texas- Brown could do a lot worse
Houston Chronicle

December 7, 2010

Former Maiden star will be next head coach at Indiana
Hickory Daily Record

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bowers raises his game to Bronko award status
-To win, or not to win?
-Fox not looking into sunset yet
-Clausen can rise above rough rookie year
-Braswell shows glimpses as a force for 49ers
-Livingston's moves show his knee is better
-Stern confirms league takeover of Hornets

Lattimore named 1st-team All-SEC, SEC's top freshman
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Parker escapes doghouse
Columbia (SC) State

From the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-WVU fans prepare for bowl game
-WVU football- Midseason woes brought team together

Redskins teammate rips Albert Haynesworth
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

December 6, 2010

Bowls- Pirates will play Terps, Wolfpack gets West Virginia, Heels face Tennessee
New Bern Sun Journal

N.C. State, UNC-CH, ECU bowl-game matchups announced
Fayetteville Observer

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wolfpack heading to Champs Sports Bowl
-Heels will take on Vols, finally
-Hokies revel in ACC title
-Looking ahead to 2011 ACC season
-BCS bowl lineup is all set
-Shinn reportedly will sell Hornets

WVU football- Out of BCS, Mountaineers settle for Champs Sports Bowl
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Devils survive tough stretch
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Run ragged- Giants plow over sliding Redskins 31-7
-Laugher to legit- Virginia Techï¿½s a success
-Stanford eager to test Luck against Hokies, Taylor

Gamecocks bowling in Atlanta
Columbia (SC) State

From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-Gamecocks, Seminoles will meet in Chick-fil-A Bowl
-Clemson will face S. Florida in Charlotte's Meineke Bowl

From the Charlotte Observer
-Clemson's 1st time in Meineke bowl
-Panthers lead early, but fall to Seahawks 31-14
-Key players ask- What saves season?
-South Carolina ends Clemson's 6-game mastery
-Big Ten plans no more expansion

BCS-busting TCU to face Wisconsin in Rose Bowl
Houston Chronicle

Beamer- Charlotte perfect for ACC title game
Gaston Gazette

Talented QB Wilson leads NC State into Champs Sports Bowl
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Great Scott! Cavs surprise Hokies
Roanoke Times

December 5, 2010

From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-Newton, No. 2 Auburn rout No. 18 USC in SEC title game
-Wofford beats Jacksonville St., 17-14, in FCS playoffs

Heavyweights Auburn and Oregon earn shot at national crown
Greensboro News-Record

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Tough day, great year for USC
-Gamecocks' title hopes dashed
-Morris- USCï¿½s loss is just part of the process
-Bowl fate up in the air

Auburn quarterback unstoppable in SEC title game
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

From the Charlotte Observer
-Hokies turn lost season into ACC championship
-Feeling festive, even if freezing
-Newton, Auburn roll past South Carolina
-Bobcats unrecognizable in Philly beatdown
-Panthers kicker Kasay is quietly making history
-Ignore jetlag, beat mishmash Seattle

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Virginia Tech captures ACC title, earns Orange Bowl berth with a 44-33 victory over Florida State
-Four ACC titles in seven years simply amazing
-Georgia Southern runs past William and Mary 31-15

Hokies beat FSU, to go back to South Beach
Roanoke Times

11th heaven- Hokies beat Florida State 44-33 to win ACC title
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Mountaineers chill out- Presley gains 264 of ASU's 417 yards on the ground
-Wake Forest takes 3rd straight win

WVU wins, but BCS bid goes to UConn
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Report- MSU could fall to Music City Bowl
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Veterans come through for UNCCH
-Pack fights back, falls short
-McNabb again in Giants' path to playoffs

Recruiting an emotional, physical roller coaster as signing day approaches
Wilmington Star-News

Big 12 ending is no storybook for Nebraska
Houston Chronicle

December 4, 2010

From the Columbia (SC) State
-USC, fans eager to make history
-Relationship turnaround
-USC-Auburn keys to the game

USC looks to continue the 'Year of the Gamecocks'
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

From the Birmingham News
-SEC Championship Game 2010- Your guide to Auburn-South Carolina
-NCAA inherits firestorm with Cam Newton Loophole

From the Charlotte Observer
-Spurrier- 2nd chance, again
-ACC commissioner surprised by Newton ruling
-On winning streak, Va. Tech faces Florida State
-Seminoles try to return to relevance
-Today's game
-Jackson returns, leads Bobcats to OT win
-QB Pike on IR; Null promoted

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Florida State and Virginia Tech meet again after ACC's changing of guard
-ACC championship game- Virginia Tech, Florida State have sustained excellence

Hokies gear up for prime time
Roanoke Times

Impassioned speech helped shake Tech from early malaise
Richmond Times Dispatch

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-ACC finally gets a good match-up at a sensible site
-William & Mary QB gets healthy at the right time

ASU loves Kidd Brewer advantage
Winston Salem Journal

From the Washington Post
-Hokies enjoy the turnaround
-Navy officials- Ken Niumatalolo has not been in contact with Minnesota
-Navy draws San Diego State in Poinsettia Bowl
-Report- Clemson to Car Care Bowl, ACC bowl picture takes shape

Wichard draws 9-month suspension in UNC-CH case
Durham Herald-Sun

Could Clemson go bowling in Charlotte? Meineke Car Care Bowl strong possibility
Anderson Independent

From the Charleston Post Courier
-Phillips remains Clemson's athletic director
-Driesells and Davidson have a history

College Football- USF's Holtz faces former team in UConn
Norwich Bulletin

Today's Big 12 title game recalls OU-Nebraska rivalry
Houston Chronicle

Schiano sings WVUï¿½s praises
Beckley Register Herald

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wolfpack upbeat after bad loss
-Butler gets another shot at Duke
-Heels look to rookies
-Canes end home skid in overtime

George Mason, UNCW always have been intertwined
Wilmington Star-News

December 3, 2010

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Tutor backs Davis
-Pack has no shot at Atlanta bowl
-Grobe says QBs, luck are crucial
-Skinner finds a starring role
-Russia and Qatar awarded World Cup

Boston College's Bowl Destinations Down To Two?
BC Interruption

Leach wants to coach; Trump wants him in Miami
Houston Chronicle

USC gets a second chance to stop Auburn QB Newton
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

From the Roanoke Times
-Loser of ACC title game heading to Chick-fil-A Bowl
-A chance to heal a frayed career

Portis wants to be part of Redskins' 2011 plans
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Florida State vs. Virginia Tech- Passing game the offensive key for Seminoles
Orlando Sentinel (blog)

WVU football- Big East title 'would mean a lot' to Devine
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Notre Dame, West Virginia, South Florida and Maryland's bowl hopes
Washington Post

Homecoming for Holtz
UConn Daily Campus

More On The Stanford Series, Skip Holtz From Geno
Hartford Courant (blog)

Layoff has Midshipmen 'rejuvenated' heading into Army game
Washington Post

Boise State Attempts to Finish Strong
FanHouse

W&M QB Mike Callahan is taking his long-awaited turn in limelight
Hampton Roads Daily Press

UNCW women's basketball coach looks for a leader
Wilmington Star-News

December 2, 2010

From the Roanoke Times
-Possible Tech bowl foes include Stanford
-Hokies' QB ACC's player of the year
-Late turnovers seal Hokies' fate

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Blue Devils' Irving up to challenge
-Badgers pound Pack
-Jordan to be inducted into Hall
-Month key for Canes

Spurrier right at home in Atlanta
Columbia (SC) State

USC looking for more out of Lattimore against Auburn
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

ASU to face tough opponent on road
Winston Salem Journal

Blue Hens in no rush to leave the CAA
The News Journal

From the Wilmington Star-News
-ACC Insider - Pack, Heels need time to reanalyze wild season
-Sorry, Ralph, NC State still a better bowl draw than Maryland

Terps cheer, cheer for old Notre Dame
Cumberland Times-News

Who will Tech play in a bowl?
Atlanta Journal Constitution

Atlantic Coast Conference Notebook- Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer seeks to ...
The Independence Bowl likes Georgia Tech
Florida Times-Union

From the Charlotte Observer
-Okafor, Hornets pull away from Bobcats
-Did skipping practice get Gamble benched?

Redskins set up ticket refund plan
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

December 1, 2010

WVU football- TCU's arrival will affect scheduling non-Big East foes
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Like It or Not, Texas Is Now in the East
Wall Street Journal

From the Hartford Courant (blog)
-Edsall On The Addition Of TCU, And USF's Skip Holtz
-Geno Auriemma Talks About Skip Holtz And UConn-USF Game

Bowl picture in Big East cloudy
Tampabay.com

Friedgen, Yow and Orlando's Champs Sports Bowl
Washington Post (blog)

Colleges- UNH on rise behind Herrion
Worcester Telegram

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Illini roll by Heels
-Terrell comes up big for Wake
-Packer leaves WFNZ

From the Charlotte Observer
-Hokies elevate ACC
-ASU steps into thick of playoffs
-Give Dell Curry his due

December 31, 2010

From conferenceusa.com
-SMU Drops 16-14 Heartbreaker to Army in Armed Forces Bowl
-Dec. 30 Men's Basketball Recap
-Dec. 30 C-USA Women's Basketball Results

From the Dallas Morning News
-Early turnovers, late miss on FG try foil SMU in Armed Forces Bowl
-Armed Forces Bowl notebook- Jones praises SMU defense; West Point legend visits current players
-SMU sophomore's big game is good sign for team's passing attack

CFN Armed Forces Analysis - Army 16, SMU 14
scout.com

Liberty Bowl Preview- UCF vs. UGA
rivals.com

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF aims for first bowl win in school history when it faces Georgia in Liberty Bowl
-No. 25 UCF vs. Georgia- Position-by-position breakdown of the Liberty Bowl
-A UCF Liberty Bowl win against Georgia would avenge Burglary Between the Hedges
-No. 19 UCF basketball beats Princeton 68-62, posting perfect 13-0 nonconference record

WR Brown to forgo senior year for NFL draft
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Witherspoon scores 28 as Memphis Tigers defeat Lipscomb, 88-70
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Tulane's Kendall Timmons unstoppable in 93-77 win over Lamar
New Orleans Times Picayune

New Years' Resolutions For Cougars, Owls
SB Nation Houston

McNeil comes off bench, leads UH's win over Rogers St
Houston Chronicle

Thomas, Pitts relish added time on court
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

December 30, 2010

From the Dallas Morning News
-Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl GameDay- SMU vs. Army
-SMU's Jones, Army coach share a bond but not offensive schemes
-Though committed to SMU, June Jones' name will come up in other coaching searches

Dec. 29 Men's Basketball Recap
conferenceusa.com

From the Orlando Sentinel
-Keith Clanton leads unbeaten UCF past Furman
-UCF senior class hopes to cap successful run with bowl win
-UCF coach George O'Leary gives players rare time off in Memphis

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Unheralded pick pays off for UCF
-Tigers want second half to be as good as the first
-Ex-MUS quarterback Brunetti narrows transfer choices to Memphis, Ole Miss, Arkansas State
-U of M BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Tigers vs. Lipscomb

Smart play, sharp shooting show in UTEP victory
El Paso Times

Eagles cruise in win over MVSU
Hattiesburg American

Herd focused going into C-USA play
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

Justin Hurtt carries scoring and leadership load for TU
Tulsa World

Tulane forward David Booker eager to return to Tulane lineup
~New Orleans Times Picayune

December 29, 2010

Dec. 28 Men's Basketball Update
conferenceusa.com

Herd bounces back with lopsided victory
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Sun Bowl Invitational opening game- UTEP 87 - Western New Mexico 58
El Paso Times

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF in the midst of its best sports year ever
-UCF center Tom Herzog overcomes fractured wrist to make impact

Tsafack's kneecap latest casualty in Memphis Tigers frontcourt
Memphis Commercial Appeal

From the Dallas Morning News
-SMU's June Jones removes himself from Maryland coaching search
-Time running out for SMU star receiver Aldrick Robinson

UH notebook- Little-known foes Rogers State up next
Houston Chronicle

December 28, 2010

From the Dallas Morning News
-Army fans may outnumber SMU fans at Ford Stadium
-Preparing for Army's triple-option attack is no fun for SMU defense
-Kyle Padron's SMU season marked by highs, lows
-Former SMU QB Bo Levi Mitchell returns to Texas for FCS national title game
-SMU relocates to Fort Worth to prepare for the Armed Forces Bowl
-Army's path to Thursday's Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl at SMU

UAB beats George Washington, 79-44
Birmingham News

Lineup to change as Marshall hosts Binghamton
Charleston (WV) Gazette

UTEP opens tournament against W. New Mexico
El Paso Times

From the Houston Chronicle
-Rice notebook- Kuster wastes no time making mark
-UH women's hooper Taylor keeps clumsiness off court

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Memphis Tigers short on numbers for practice
-Memphis drops 5 spots in basketball polls; Joe Jackson C-USA freshman of week

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF football team arrives in Memphis for Liberty Bowl
-UCF senior receiver Brian Watters strong leader on and off field

December 27, 2010

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF's seven keys to success against Georgia in the Liberty Bowl
-Seven UCF scout team standouts could gain big boost from bowl practices
-UCF receivers coach David Kelly praises senior WRs

Next time, Marshall to tackle for a title
Huntington Herald Dispatch

Memphis Tigers winning despite their youth
Memphis Commercial Appeal

December 26, 2010

Some SMU Mustangs disappointed with bowl, but no trip- 'I did not want to be in Dallas for Christmas'
Dallas Morning News

From the Tulsa World
-Tulsa finishes strong
-TU- Report card

From the Orlando Sentinel
-Sosa scores 14 as No. 24 UCF holds off UMass 64-59 to stay undefeated
-Georgia coach Mark Richt says training methods contributed to Bulldogs' slow start

December 25, 2010

From the Tulsa World
-Tulsa wins 62-35 in Hawaii Bowl
-Happy holiday
-TU football notebook- Building for the future

Johnson runs wild as Tulsa thumps No. 24 Hawaii 62-35
Houston Chronicle (AP)

Golden Eagles can't hold lead, fall in championship game
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

All UCF DE Darius Nall wants for Christmas is a bowl win
Orlando Sentinel

Second halves hurt Memphis Tigers
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Reminders of Don Haskins remain all over UTEP
El Paso Times

December 24, 2010

From the Tulsa World
-TU, Hawaii have taken similar paths
-Hawaii Bowl matchups
-Hurricane mixing work, play in Hawaii
-TU basketball notebook- More injury news

Kinne, Moniz spearhead top offenses
Think about this ï¿½ if East Carolina had not completed a Hail Mary with no time left in the season opener, the Golden Hurricane would have been playing for the conference championship.
ESPN (blog)

Aloha- Let's lei it on the line with Hawaii
Boston Herald

Hawaii Bowl, Hawaii Vs. Tulsa- Have A Very Offensive Christmas
SB Nation (blog)

Dec. 23 Men's Basketball Recap
conferenceusa.com

Men's College Basketball Betting - Conference USA Power Poll
BetUs.com

Johnson's 21 helps Eagles beat Billikens
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

From the Hattiesburg American
-Eagles progress in Fedora's 3rd season
-Southern Miss defeats East Tennessee St. 64-60

From the Huntington Herald Dispatch
-Johnson suspended; Pena hurt
-First half, poor calls too much for Herd

From the Huntington Herald Dispatch
-Hoyas hand Memphis Tigers their most lopsided loss in FedExForum, 86-69
-Tigers' youth serves up loss
-Tigers replay: Georgetown 86, Memphis 69

Tulane ekes out 68-65 win over Southern
New Orleans Times Picayune

No. 23 BYU defeats UTEP 89-68, ends Miners' winning streak
El Paso Times

UCF basketball on the verge of another big milestone
Orlando Sentinel

Kazemi's 26 not enough as Rice fall to Miami
Houston Chronicle