January 29, 2011
Curmudgeon's Day
Freethinker's Day
National Seed Swap Day
Thomas Paine Day
Birthday - President William McKinley (25th President)
Anniversary - Seeing Eye (guide dogs)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Rumble With Cougars Saturday
-ECU Starts Spring With Intra-Squad Scrimmage

From the Washington Daily News
-ECU out to cage Cougars
-Pirates hold first official practice

Houston visits ECU
Jacksonville Daily News

Pirates Open Baseball Practice
WNCT

From the Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)
-Young doing 'whatever it takes'
-Pirates hit the diamond for first practice

Houston @ ECU basketball preview
PaintItPurple.net

Men's Hoops Back in Action Saturday Evening at East Carolina
uhcougars.com

Recruiting Notebook- Cougars' Stanley pair, Scott to sign
Wilmington Star-News

Desert Vista senior Mackenzie Semerad adds to her soccer game
Arizona Republic

Tony Pauline- Rising, sliding draft prospects at Senior Bowl
SI.com

Locker, Murray need to deliver in Senior Bowl after struggling in practice
SportingNews.com

Johnson stunned by news of Fisher's departure, isn't ready for rebuilding
The Canadian Press

January 28, 2011
25th Anniversary - Challenger Space Shuttle Explosion

From Bonesville.net
-Batten: Late recruit poised for early impact
-Myatt: Pirates becoming road warriors

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Downs UAB At Minges, 71-64
-Pirate Trio Named Preseason All-Conference

Batten- Pembroke native Blanks' football odyssey leads him to ECU
Fayetteville Observer

From the East Carolinian
-Baseball prepares for 2011 season
-Gaining Respect
A look at standout guard Corvonn Gaines

Lady Pirates Slip Past UAB, 71-64
WNCT

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Practice pays off for Pirates
-Former Pirate prepping for Super Bowl (sub req'd)
If C.J. Wilson thought a Conference USA championship game was a big deal, imagine what he'll think when he lands at the Super Bowl in Dallas on Monday.
-Flu seasons hits ECU students
-SCENE AROUND ECU men's basketball vs. Southern Miss, Jan. 26

ECU program to ease troops' return
Charlotte Observer

Some bowl bonuses are bogus
Columbia (SC) State

Senior Bowl, Day 3: Risers, Fallers and Steady as They Go
New York Times (Blog)

January 27, 2011
Mozart Day
Thomas Crapper Day
UN International Day of Commemoration in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust
Birthday - Amadeus Wolfgang Mozart (composer)

Key threes turn the tide for Golden Eagles
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Unable To Overcome USM's Torid Shooting
-Paisley Named Preseason Pitcher-of-the-Year
-Women's Hoops Hosts UAB Thursday
-The 10th Inning - Jan. 26

From the Charlotte Observer
-Much-traveled passer lands at East Carolina
-ECU Commitments
-DE Jordan glad he listened to Dad

Senior Bowl- Praise for Dwayne Harris
Turf Show Times

From the Washington Daily News
-Pirates ready to get back on the diamond
-Pirates can't fly with Eagles

Southern Miss holds off Pirates
Kinston Free Press

Pirates competing in preseason
After a bizarre and largely disappointing 2010 season, East Carolinaï¿½s baseball team expects to make a return to the national scene
New Bern Sun Journal

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Eagles end ECUï¿½s run
-Pirate women happy to return to Minges
-Godwin- New faces will get chance (sub req'd)
-Odom makes return trip to Greenville (sub req'd)

From WNCT
-Southern Miss Downs ECU, 84-77
-ECU Baseball Hosts Media Day
-Greater Greenville Sports Club Welcomes Dave Odom

ECU Falls To Southern Miss
WITN

Southern Miss Earns Hard Fought Victory Over East Carolina, 84-77
southernmiss.com

Recap- East Carolina vs. Southern Miss
Kansas City Star (Sports Network)

Flowers drives Southern Miss past ECU
Jackson Clarion Ledger

TCU-Boise State game leads Mailbag
ESPN (blog)

January 26, 2011
National Speak Up and Succeed Day
A Room of One's Own Day
Anniversary - Macintosh Computer (Apple)

ECU football family getting Bigger
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Returns Home To Face Southern Miss
-ECU Basketball To Host Food Drive
-The 10th Inning (Jan. 25)
-Pirate Club To Host Signing Day Event

Morrow, Pirates Host Southern Miss Wednesday Night
WNCT

Pirates return home to host Eagles
Washington Daily News

ECU 'wants to make some noise'
Greenville Daily Reflector

Southern Miss visits ECU
Jacksonville Daily News

Southern Mississippi (14-5) at East Carolina (11-8)
Kansas City Star (Sports Network)

Southern Miss Looks to Snap Skid at East Carolina
southernmiss.com

USM seeks end to losing streak
Jackson Clarion Ledger

College football recruiting: Countdown to national signing day is on
Fayetteville Observer

Senior Bowl: 10 to watch on Day 2
Yahoo! Sports

Senior Bowl Notebook: Tuesday North Practice
RealGM.com

Locker flashes first-round form on Day 2
CBSSports.com

Baker Weighing All Options
I already took visits to East Carolina and Southern Miss. I am supposed to be going to Texas Tech this weekend.
SuperPrep.com (subscription)

January 25, 2011
Belly Laugh Day
National Compliment Day

From Bonesville.net
-Coming soon- Physical makeover for Pirates
-Battle-tested 'drill sergeant' back in town

From ecupirates.com
-Pair Of Former Pirates Head To Super Bowl
-Sherrod Earns C-USA Weekly Honors
-Pirates To Hold Silent Auction Saturday Night
-The 10th Inning - Jan. 24
-Softball Live Chat With Coaches
-Smith To Play In Texas Vs. The Nation Game

From WNCT
Pirates Get Set for Big Week, Sherrod Honored
Connors Busy on First Day Back

From the East Carolinian
-McNeill recovers from bariatric surgery
-Morrow edges ECU past Marshall, 82-81
-Pirate Briefs- Sherrod garners C-USA
-Lady Pirates leave Hattiesburg with a loss
-Pirate Briefs- Connors beings second stint with ECU Athletics

East Carolina receiver Harris selected for Senior Bowl
Burlington Times News

Day 1 of NFL's Unofficial Convention- The Senior Bowl
New York Times (blog)

United Faith guard steady through storm
Charlotte Observer

ECU eyes winning season as it heads down the stretch
Washington Daily News

Football dreams forge Hefkin's javelin success
Centre Daily Times

Foster, Leach On NFL All-Pro Team
Burlington Times News

Katz's Game To Watch
ESPN

January 24, 2011
Beer Can Appreciation Day

From ecupirates.com
-Southern Miss Edges ECU In Overtime, 70-67
-The 10th Inning - Jan. 23

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU men, women dominate final home meet
-Pirates fall to Eagles in overtime

Former Pirate Headed To The Superbowl
WITN

Lowery thrives on variety
Midlothian Exchange

Whole bunch of post-Herd-ECU thoughts
Charleston Gazette (blog)

Queen of the Court- Ridgewood's Anne Donovan and her solid gold basketball career
NorthJersey.com

January 23, 2011
National Pie Day

Morrow powers Pirates past Marshall
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Morrow Leads ECU Rally Over Marshall
-Pirates Head To Southern Miss Sunday
-The 10th Inning - Jan. 22

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Record-setting pace for ECU's Gay (sub req'd)
-Morrow's 33 points propel Pirates

East Carolina Rallies For 82-81 Win Over Men's Basketball
herdzone.com

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-ECU tops MU in final seconds
-Largest crowd of season sees Marshall lose in final seconds
-East Carolina 82, Marshall 81, final
-Even with big lead, Mountaineer curse holds
it was the seventh consecutive season the Herd has lost the next game after playing WVU

East Carolina edges Marshall 82-81
Charleston Gazette

Pirates rally late to down Herd
Bluefield Daily Telegraph

East Carolina 82, Marshall 81
ESPN (AP)

Recap- Marshall vs. East Carolina
Kansas City Star (Sports Network)

January 22, 2011
Answer Your Cat's Question Day
Celebration of Life Day
Saint Vincent's Feast Day
Anniversary - Roe vs Wade

From Bonesville.net
-BVL: Connors headed for familiar turf
-Cherubini: Flashback: 2003 PTM feature on Jeff Connors
-Recruiting (Zeek Bigger, Chaz Lowery, John Lattimore)
-Pirates Head To Southern Miss Sunday
-The 10th Inning - Jan. 21

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Faces Next Road Challenge At Marshall
-Jeff Connors To Direct Strength And Conditioning
-Harris To Play In Under Armour Senior Bowl
-Pirates Drop Dual Meet To South Carolina

Jeff Connors Interview
PirateRadio1250.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates look to carry over momentum
-Harris earns spot in Senior Bowl
-Strength coach returns to ECU
-Connors leaves UNC-Chapel Hill to return to Pirates (sub req'd)

From the Kinston Free Press
-Pirates visit Marshall today
-ECUï¿½s Harris tabbed for Senior Bowl
-Connors returns to ECU

ECU hires Connors
Washington Daily News

Harris To Play In Under Armour Senior Bowl
WNCT

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-ECU hires Connors as strength coach
-The fix that ECU's med school is in

Ashbrook LB switches to East Carolina
Gaston Gazette

Connors Bids Farewell to UNC-CH
"...I will be pulling for them (UNC-CH) in every game next year except oneï¿½
scout.com

Afterglow of win over WVU rarely easy on Herd
Charleston Gazette

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-For Herd, WVU party is over
-Marshall withstands schedule, adversity

League Play Resumes For Thundering Herd Men
West Virginia MetroNews

College Fantasy Football- "Way Too Early" 2011 Quarterback Rankings
Bleacher Report

UAB- The Most Exciting Team In College Football?
CNBC Sports

Edenton native Tolley a Hall of Famer
The Daily Advance

January 21, 2011
International Fetish Day
National Hugging Day
Squirrel Appreciation Day

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: New element alters hitter-pitcher duels
-Myatt: Pirates ambush UCF

From ecupirates.com
-Stewart Named C-USA Swimmer-of-the-Week
-The 10th Inning - Jan. 20

From WNCT
-Connors "In Consideration" at ECU for Strength and Conditioning Position
Sources say the official announcement will come from East Carolina on Friday.
Follow-up- Pirates coach McNeill has weight-loss surgery

From the Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)
-Piratesï¿½ recruiting class grows
-Brazilian swimmer makes waves at ECU

Marshall basketball- Herd still has work to do
Next up for the Herd is East Carolina, a vastly improved program under the direction of another first-year coach - Jeff Lebo.
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

January 20, 2011
Aquarius Begins
Get to Know Your Customer Day
Tu B'Shvat (Jewish)
Women in Blue Jeans Days
Women's Healthy Weight Day

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Shoot Down UCF On The Road
-To The Pirate Nation- Thank You
-The 10th Inning - Jan. 19

ECU football coach has surgery
Fayetteville Observer

ECU's McNeill has weight-loss surgery
Jacksonville Daily News

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-McNeill has surgery
-Football talent travels far

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates upset UCF
-Dental school chooses next outreach site
-Editorial- ECU should lead by example

In Jordan versus Sampson, ECU gets the road win at UCF
Examiner.com

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF falls 74-62 to East Carolina despite rowdy home crowd
-UCF loses 74-62 to East Carolina, extending three-game losing streak
-Pictures- UCF vs. East Carolina

UCF Basketball Falls for Third Straight Game, Losing 74-62 to ECU
KnightNews.com

Recap- U-C-F vs. East Carolina
Kansas City Star (Sports Network)

Honorary Coach for the day
ecuytt.com

January 19, 2011
Tin Can Day
Tu B'Shvat (Jewish - begins at sundown)
Wolf Moon
Birthday - Edgar Allen Poe
Birthday - General Robert E. Lee
Confederate Heroes Day (Texas)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Travel To UCF Wednesday
-The 10th Inning - Jan. 18

ECU has quick turnaround
Kinston Free Press

UCF basketball looks to get back on winning track against East Carolina
Orlando Sentinel

Herzog, UCF looking to get their edge back
UCFSports.com

UCF faces tests as it goes from underdog to favorite
Florida Times-Union

UCF looks to get back on track tonight
Florida Today

Jordan's son making own legacy
Raleigh News & Observer (AP)

Top shot-maker leading injury-riddled Falcons
Roberts-Campbell will play at East Carolina next year.
Charlotte Observer

Jamarr Sanders leads the way in UAB's come-from-behind win over ECU
Birmingham News

January 18, 2011
Winnie the Pooh Day
Rid the World of Fad Diets and Gimmicks Day
Anniversary - Lewis & Clark Expedition Commission

ECU Falls To UAB By Seven
ecupirates.com

Sanders, Blazers down ECU
Jacksonville Daily News

ECUï¿½s lead slips away
Greenville Daily Reflector

UAB Comeback Clips East Carolina
WNCT

From the Birmingham News
-UAB beats East Carolina, 66-59
-More from UAB's 66-59 win at East Carolina

UAB 66, East Carolina 59
ESPN

Recap- East Carolina vs. U-A-B
Kansas City Star (Sports Network)

NC Hall of Fame class announced
Raleigh News & Observer

Copeland off to a fast start
Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star

2011 College Football Recruiting Preview ï¿½ East Carolina Pirates
Gather.com

Ventura's Lattimore makes his choice
This past week, one of the top JUCO defensive end prospects left on the board made his decision and Ventura's John Lattimore (6-4, 250) couldn't be happier about it. ... "I just called East Carolina and told them I was coming," Lattimore told JCFootball.com.
JCFootball.com (sub req'd)

January 17, 2011
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (observed)
St. Anthony's Day (Christian)
Anniversary - PGA of America
Birthday - Benjamin Franklin (statesman)

From Bonesville.net
-Batten: Family ties lead star linebacker to ECU
-O'Brien: McNeill facing his most pressing hire

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Take On UAB Monday Night At 7 p.m
-Lady Pirates Pick Up First C-USA Victory, 66-55

UAB Takes On East Carolina In Monday Night Conference Showdown
uabsports.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Quick turnaround for both UAB, ECU
-Bench boosts Pirates

Ocean Lakes' Lowery says he'll play at ECU
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

January 16, 2011

Home sweet for Sherrod, Pirates
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Outlasts Tulane In C-USA Home Opener
-ECU Women Look To Snap Skid Against Rice
-ECU Sweeps Dual Meet With ODU
-Track Youth Excels At Virginia Tech

Pirates victorious in Minges
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirates remain tough at home
Raleigh News & Observer (AP)

Recap- East Carolina vs. Tulane
Kansas City Star (Sports Network)

Tulane Topped By East Carolina, 76-67
NewOrleans.Com

East Carolina men's basketball team beats Tulane
New Orleans Times Picayune

VI's Lake commits to play baseball at ECU
Virgin Islands Daily News

Old Dominion Swept by East Carolina
CollegeSwimming.com

Patriots pick Trevathan to lead football program
Burlington Times News

January 15, 2011

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Opens C-USA Home Slate Against Tulane
-Pirates Garner Votes In CSCAA Poll

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU to play 4 games in 8 days
-Football recruits rolling in for Pirates (Sub Req'd)

ECU Finally Returns Home, Hosts Tulane on Saturday
WNCT

Pirates play host to Tulane
Jacksonville Daily News

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Tulane at East Carolina preview capsule
-Tulane ready to regroup on road vs. East Carolina

Former Pirate grateful for NFL opportunity
Washington Daily News

Johnson Replacing Jones-Drew at Pro Bowl
Titansonline.com

Johnson going to Pro Bowl
Raleigh News & Observer

College Football End of Season Analysis- East Carolina Pirates
Opposing Views

One year later, David Garrard is still not an elite quarterback
ProFootballTalk

NFL, David Garrard Sue Casino Boat
Courthouse News Service

January 14, 2011

From ecupirates.com
-Tulane Races Past ECU, 71-61
-East Carolina Launches New Browser Theme

Tulane's Danielle Nunn tough in Green Wave's 71-61 Conference USA victory
New Orleans Times Picayune

Menchville's Deshorn Lake popular with scouts
Hampton Roads Daily Press

ECU not on affordable college list
Greenville Daily Reflector

January 13, 2011

New date set for ECU-UAB clash
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Lady Pirates Set For Road Challenge At Tulane
-ECU-UAB Game Rescheduled For Monday

UAB's basketball game at East Carolina will be played on Monday
Birmingham News

From the East Carolinian
-ECU gets set for Tulane
-Field of possibilities
-Living up to a name
-Pirate Briefs- Golden resigns, heads to USF

What's next for Big East expansion?
scout.com

Feagles- There's hope for Matt Dodge
ESPN

From WNCT
Godwin Speaks to Greenville Sports Club
UAB rescheduled for this Monday

Striving for Omaha
Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)

Menchville's Deshorn Lake headed to East Carolina
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Cherryville's Reynolds takes top Area IV honor
Gaston Gazette

Football- Stewart, Keith Selected To USA Under-19 Team
Hartford Courant (blog)

Recruiting season near an end, and beginning
Wilmington Star-News

Olympic committee still denies Portsmouth sprinter
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Now it's Wagner's turn to win Outland
Former ECU head coach Mike McGee to receive replica of the current trophy
Kansas City Star (Sports Network)

ECU Institutes Hiring Freeze, Mulls Budget Reductions
WITN

January 12, 2011

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: Macy system gains a convert in Jackson
BVL: ECU-UAB hoops battle on hold

From ecupirates.com
-ECU-UAB Game Postponed
-Mike Golden Resigns, Accepts USF Post
-Women's Hoops To Hold Alumni Game

ECUï¿½s Morrow heeds words, shapes up
Kinston Free Press

UAB Postponed for Wednesday
WNCT

Winter weather postpones Pirates-Blazers game
Washington Daily News

Bad weather cancels UAB's trip to East Carolina
Birmingham News

College football recruiting- Recruits get jump on season with spring enrollment
Fayetteville Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU's Golden leaves for USF (Sub Req'd)
-UAB-ECU basketball game postponed (Sub Req'd)
-Editorial- East Carolina looks to new ally

ECU assistant, Holtz reunited
Tampabay.com

South Florida hires new strength coach
ESPN (blog)

NCAA Tournament, "No Agent" Rule Could Change
Baseball America

January 11, 2011

Bailey: Home at last, but no time to relax
Bonesville.net

From the Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)
-East Carolina preps for indoor season
-Golden expected to join Holtz at USF

From StatSheet.com
-Brock Young Wins the StatSheet C-USA Sixth Man of the Week - January 10th, 2011
-East Carolina (8-7) Battles UAB (11-3)

January 10, 2011
National Clean Off Your Desk Day
National Cut Your Energy Costs Day
Anniversary - Women's Suffrage Amendment

O'Brien: Fox deal makes dollars and ï¿½senseï¿½
Bonesville.net

Memphis Holds Off ECU, 87-75
ecupirates.com

Tigers outlast Lady Pirates
Greenville Daily Reflector

Lonlack helps U of M women win 10th in row
Memphis Commercial Appeal

January 9, 2011
Birthday - President Richard M. Nixon (37th President)

No. 21 Tigers dodge ECU upset bid
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Nearly Springs Upset Of No. 21 Memphis
-Lady Pirates Continue C-USA Play Against Memphis

Lebo charged with resurrecting ECU basketball program
Fayetteville Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU comes up just short vs. Memphis
-Pirate women welcome return to Minges
-Defensive Player of the Year: Montese Overton, South Central

Recap- Memphis vs. East Carolina
We should have won this game. It was really frustrating for us," said ECU head coach Jeff Lebo
Kansas City Star (Sports Network)

Memphis Survives ECU, 61-58, in C-USA Opener
Memphis Official Athletic Site

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Memphis Tigers hang on to win against East Carolina, 61-58
-UM Replay: Memphis 61, ECU 58
-Tigers' basket is half full after rocky stretch
-Memphis women's basketball preview: at East Carolina

Tigers 61, East Carolina 58
Memphis Flyer

January 8, 2011
Birthday - Elvis Presley Birthday (singer)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Opens C-USA Play At Memphis Saturday
-ECU Announces Annual Meet the Pirates

Pirates begin C-USA play at Memphis
Washington Daily News

Pirates hope to hand Tigers second straight loss
Kansas City Star (Sports Network)

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU opens C-USA play at Memphis
-Britt sentenced, charges reduced
-Motion- Fair trial impossible here

ECU opens C-USA play at Memphis
Kinston Free Press

East Carolina-Memphis Preview
CBSSports.com

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Pastner's Memphis Tigers hitting reset button for C-USA
-Preview- Memphis vs. East Carolina
-Chilean miner Edison Pena to get blue carpet treatment at Memphis Tigers/ECU
-Boisterous fan behavior straddles fine line at FedExForum

Navy Announces 2011 Football Schedule
The Mids return home to play host to East Carolina on Oct. 22 for Homecoming
Boxscore News

Tunde Bakare benefits from going to the JUCO route for football
Inside NoVA

January 7, 2011
I'm Not Going To Take It Anymore Day
Orthodox Christmas
Birthday - President Millard Fillmore (13th President)

Cherubini: To panic, or not to panic: Here's some therapy
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Women's Hoops Falls At UTEP, 89-80
-ECU Quartet Earns NSCAA Academic Accolades
-Baseball Season Tickets On Sale
-Softball Season Tickets On Sale

Women's basketball- Miners win physical battle with E. Carolina
El Paso Times

Sherrod is ECU's go-to scorer
Greenville Daily Reflector

C-USA Basketball- ECU @ Memphis Preview
paintitpurple.net

January 6, 2011
Carnival Season
Epiphany
Little Christmas
Twelfth Day
Three Kings Day (Christian)

Batten: D-line recruiting push snares Foxx
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-The Jeff Lebo Radio Show Airs Thursday
-Pirates Begin 2011 C-USA Slate At UTEP
-Johnson Accepts Senior Compliance Post

Lebo, Pirates Get Set to open play in Conference USA
WNCT

UTEP women's basketball- Miners host Pirates in C-USA opener
El Paso Times

January 5, 2011
National Bird Day
Twelfth Night

Pirates on right track
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Softball's new home (Sub Req'd)
-Editorial- Basnight's unrivaled career

Ailing but upbeat, Basnight to resign
Charlotte Observer

January 4, 2011
Trivia Day
Dimpled Chad Day
Solar Eclipse
World Hypnotism Day
Elizabeth Seton Feast Day (Roman Catholic)

Pirates snap skid with clutch play
Bonesville.net

Pirates Outlast Eagles, 58-50
ecupirates.com

ECU ends skid, gets road victory
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirates Come Back to Beat North Carolina Central
WNCT

Pirates' 3-pointers bury NCCU
Durham Herald-Sun

January 3, 2011
Congress Assembles Day
Drinking Straw Day
Earth at Perihelion
Memento Mori
National Thank God Its Monday! Day
Birthday - J.R.R. Tolkien (author)

ECU Hopes To End Losing Skid Monday At NCCU
ecupirates.com

Central to face tough opponent in ECU
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-McNeill's first season a successful one (Sub Req'd)
-ECU concludes nonconference slate tonight

January 2, 2011

Final C-USA Bowl Scoreboard, Attendance, Payouts
Bonesville.net

Brian Bailey Reflects on the Military Bowl
WNCT

January 1, 2011
New Year's Day

McNeill looks ahead to next year
Greenville Daily Reflector

Ruffin's rollercoaster year ends on sour note
The Robesonian

Instant Analysis- Maryland 51, East Carolina 20
ESPN

Bowl losses can be season-killers for mediocre teams
Anderson Independent

January 31, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-All-Stars put on a show
-St. John's swamps Duke 93-78
-Lots of recruit intrigue

Schools ask for donor support
The Daily Tar Heel

Monarchs boost defense with trio of commitments
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

WSSU's big priority- Retention of athletes
Winston Salem Journal

Arians lands on feet after snub by Tech
Roanoke Times

A quirky ending to a very strange week
Greensboro News-Record

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers not bringing back RB coach
-Deacons draw from smaller recruiting pool
-Signing Day- More recruiting news

January 30, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-All-Stars ready for game
-Players embrace weekend's fun theme
-Triangle residents rush to the ice
-Ward keeps control
-Tar Heels smack Pack
-Wolfpack red-raced after blowout
-Hoops 4 Hope honors legacy

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Deacons get long-awaited ACC win
-Furman pounds Appalachian State

From the Charlotte Observer
-Possible sanctions don't deter Tar Heels
-49ers fall to La Salle in 2OT
-Fairley could be the one for Panthers
-Griffin, Clippers dominate Bobcats

From the Charleston Post & Courier
-One on One with Shane Beamer
-Auburn 79, South Carolina 64
-Davidson 75, College of Charleston 64

Clemson's stellar defense lifts Tigers past Seminoles
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Virginia Tech's basketball team a clear winner in ACC expansion
-Richardson commits early, then takes on recruiting role for U.Va

Coaches pick Clemson to win 2011 ACC baseball title
Anderson Independent

Tanner was working overtime in offseason
Columbia (SC) State

Social media complicates monitoring of college sports recruiting
Houston Chronicle

Improved effort can't lift Seahawks over Virginia Commonwealth
Wilmington Star-News

Monarchs find range, set record in 80-57 rout of Towson
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

A sports finds a home on the road to 2014
Greensboro News-Record

Stockstill- 'We're not finished here'
The Tennessean

January 29, 2011

Rod Broadway to remain at Grambling
Shreveport Times

Oversigning Day leads to Packing Months
Birmingham News

Big East football secession not so farfetched
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

UL-Monroe mines Oklahoma for football talent
Tulsa World

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Wolfpack, Tar Heels have different goals
-Deacs to play weary Cavs
-WSSU's Maynor turns down offer from N.C. A&T
-Figure skating descends on Greensboro

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Heels, Pack seek consistency
-Preview- N.C. State at UNC-CH
-Canes' owner delivers
-Eric Staal selects all Canes All-Stars as teammates in draft
-As hoped, draft proves entertaining
-All-Star Rosters
-Young fans flock to the NHL fair
-Davis, White dominate ice dancing at U.S. championships

From the Charlotte Observer
-Duke targets Charlotte players
-Signing Day- More recruiting news
-Jackson's 3-pointers quiet Warriors' fans
-Blog- A dejected Stephen Curry

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Cougars try to keep slim South Division lead as they take on struggling Wildcats
-Tigers seek right pieces to puzzle

Gamecocks take two
Winning back-to-back College World Series titles is difficult.
Columbia (SC) State

N.C. colleges planning for 15% cuts
Greensboro News-Record

Can Seahawks get through ï¿½the wall' as February arrives?
Wilmington Star-News

January 28, 2011

Grambling's Broadway nears departure
Shreveport Times

Broadway gets an offer from A&T, his AD says
Greensboro News-Record

Gamecocks to hold open scrimmages
Charleston Post & Courier

From the Charlotte Observer
-N.C.'s top-ranked players bypass Wolfpack
-Mark Packer returns to the airwaves

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Raleigh embraces the spotlight as NHL All-Star game nears
-Looming NBA lockout could be boon for ACC, college hoops

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Depth drives Devils over Boston College
-Tracy Smith supports his coach
-UNC-Chapel Hill compliance official gets promotion, broader duties
-VIPs, corporate types drawn to All-Star Weekend
-Sex comedy and food soothed storm-stranded Hurricanes

Wofford wins key SoCon matchup with App. State
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Virginia unravels during 66-42 loss at home to Maryland
Hampton Roads Daily Press

UNCW baseball coach praises pitchers as practice starts Friday
Wilmington Star-News

January 27, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Barnes rescues UNC-CH with late shots
-Pack lets leads slip away
-Smith has shot at ACC first
-Triangle says 'Y'all come' to our hockey party
-Stars will be here, but not the biggest
-Staal leads Canes past Isles
-13 Iowa football players hospitalized

From the Charlotte Observer
-NASCAR shakes up points, tries a simpler system
-Bobcats top Suns, now 2-0 out West
-Q&A with Panther's college scouting director Don Gregory
-49ers fall short at Temple
-Gardner-Webb makes historic football hiring
-Mitchell glad to be settled on Gamecocks decision

2011 championships ready to take off
Greensboro News-Record

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Wake Forest, N.C. State programs in disarray
-Struggling ASU hits crucial portion of schedule

From the Anderson Independent
-WCU plans annual 'Leggett Legacy' No. 7 jersey to honor former coach
-Baseball Preview, Part 2: Jeff Schaus' return gives Jack Leggett a head start in filling Clemson's outfield gaps
-Clemson focused on key recruiting targets as signing day approaches

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Seahawks rally, but can't overcome Huskies
-New UNCW women's coach finding early success

So far, so good for SoCon
Columbia (SC) State

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Michael Vick's first post-prison endorsement won't be last
-Taylor could play quarterback, but needs to stay open-minded

Earnhardt admits father's death took away his love of racing
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

From the Houston Chronicle
-ESPN- Prep sports key to UT network
-A&M teams are wary of UT's network deal with ESPN

Navy, Air Force to play at Grainger
Kinston Free Press

January 26, 2011

From ESPN.com
-Marinatto: 'We're not waiting for Villanova'
-Another 10-win season for Hokies?

Tigers author their best ACC home comeback ever, stun N.C. State 60-50
Anderson Independent

Clemson comes back from 19 down to beat NC State by 10
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Clemson rallies to defeat N.C. State 60-50
-Williams apologizes to UNC-CH fans
-Bullock's play honors his grandmother
-Pack picks up TE
-All quiet on labor front
-All-Star spotlight finds Hurricanes announcer
-Vacation time for rest of Canes
-Staal epitomizes leader, All-Star

From the Charlotte Observer
-Hurney- QB is Panthers' 'No. 1 need'
-Panthers hire another vet
-Trio leads Bobcats past Kings on road
-Mountain West will not expand further

Bob Shoop's resignation as William and Mary defensive coordinator inevitable, damaging
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Wilmington Star-News
-UNC-CH baseball team helps boy through brain surgery
-UNCW is hit, miss in life from long range

Wellman rides to defense of Bzdelik
Winston Salem Journal

College Football 2011- 10 Programs That Could Still Use Mike Leach
Bleacher Report

From the Houston Chronicle
-UNC-CH, Michigan State close to aircraft carrier game
-A&M wary of UT's TV network deal with ESPN

January 25, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes make Leafs fall
-NHL tries to jazz up its game
-Pack's Howell a factor
-A little rust is just fine with Irving
-Marshall remains a starter
-Receiver changes mind, picks Pack

Panthers linebacker Beason added to Pro Bowl team
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Former Tiger Willie Simmons named Rick Stockstill's OC at Middle Tennessee
Anderson Independent

Tunde Bakare commits to Kansas for football
Inside NoVA

Jayhawk football adds speed with linebacker Tunde Bakare
KUsports

ODU defense smothers UNCW men's basketball team
Wilmington Star-News

Tone set in 2010, team ready to go
Charlotte Observer

WVU football- Not firing Stewart was right decision
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Pay-to-play not the way
Columbia (SC) State

January 24, 2011

Wolfpack holds on for 'Must-win' over Miami
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Charlotte Observer
-Steelers vs. Pack- A hair-raisin' game in Big D
-Steelers beat Jets 24-19 for AFC title
-Rodgers leads Pack to Super Bowl, beat Bears 21-14
-Tar Heels' Burney ready to tell his side of story

Denbigh graduate Mike Tomlin makes more history as Pittsburgh Steelers advance to face Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Villanova Looks Like It May Be Big East Bound For Football
BrynMawr-Gladwyne Patch

ODU women's basketball coach nets 600th win
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Taylor recruits big at Old Dominion, and it works
Wilmington Star-News

January 23, 2011

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Steelers' Tomlin, Jets' Ryan say they like each other, but they're a study in contrasts
-Coordinator chess match- Mike Martz, Dom Capers could determine outcome of Bears-Packers game

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Singler, Kelly lead Devils
-Struggling Deacs show their youth
-As Pack celebrates 100 years, Case remembered
-NHL's stars will light up Raleigh
-Canes' comeback falls short against Penguins
-Austin scores TD in all-star victory

Duke eases past Wake Forest
Winston Salem Journal

Rendleman's career night helps lift Seahawks over Towson
Wilmington Star-News

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Monarchs suffer stinging loss to VCU
-Cavaliers sink 10 3-pointers to snap 3-game losing streak

From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-No. 12 Kentucky fends off South Carolina's late charge
-Clemson drops heartbreaker against Maryland, 79-77
-Gaffney's Rice facing uncertain future this offseason

Spurrier celebrates ï¿½10, looks to ï¿½11
Columbia (SC) State

Florida's Top 50 prospects for 2012
Gainesville Sun

Big East has to decide if it's time to make a deal
Charleston Gazette

Weï¿½ll be talking about this for a long time
Greensboro News-Record

From the Charlotte Observer
-NFL's final four has mixed Super Bowl history
-Top Senior Bowl prospects
-Could Wake be first to go 0-16?
-49ers turn game over to Duquesne
-Can 49ers reverse things -- again?
-Joe Johnson, Hawks shoots down Bobcats
-'Dega-tona stalking the high banks?

January 22, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Austin- 'I messed up' at UNC (Chapel Hill)
-Lowe says Pack needs to get a win
-Debbie Yow is watching, waiting
-A coach's guarded decision
-ACC no match for NFL

From the Wilmington Star-News
-As 2011 recruiting season ends, 2012 heats up fast
-Last 12 games will make, break Seahawks' winning season

From the Winston Salem Journal
-ASU feasibility panel meets for first time
-Things could get worse for Deacs with Devils coming to town

Mike Shula to Mold Jimmy Clausen After Relative Success With David Garrard
FanHouse

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers hire Shula - Mike - as QB coach
-Will NASCAR make wins matter?
-Replacing Thomas will take committee

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Tigers give shot a tune-up
-Emmert- NCAA not rich

Skating puts Greensboro in spotlight
Greensboro News-Record

ODU poised to set attendance record this season
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Wait til next, next year- Swinney says young talent should begin maturing ï¿½ by 2012
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Virginia Tech faces quick turnaround after big win
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Court rules against former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach
Knoxville News Sentinel

January 21, 2011

From the Charlotte Observer
-Big win, costly loss for Bobcats
-Proehl talks with Panthers about vacancy
-Source- Panthers interviewing Mike Shula

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes rebound to defeat Rangers 4-1
-Daytona has a new feel
-Love III chosen Ryder Cup captain
-Cutcliffe, Petri reunite on Duke staff

Duke's Cutcliffe hires Petri as assistant coach
Durham Herald-Sun

Reports- Steve Kragthorpe to be named LSU offensive coordinator
Tulsa World

TCU renews search for 2011 non-conference game
SportingNews.com

From the Anderson Independent
-Draft analysts' opinions vary on Da'Quan Bowers NFL stock
-Wofford rounds out 2011 non-conference schedule

Sophomore Anton Gill emerging
His father was a guard at East Carolina so basketball has its roots in the Gill family.
ESPN Insider

Virginia Tech hands Maryland its worst Comcast Center defeat as Green scores 24
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Terriers rout Mocs, 88-56, in key SoCon showdown
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Cougars' Goudelock sets school scoring mark in rout of Catamounts
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Change the atmosphere to draw more fans
Columbia (SC) State

Former ESPN announcer sues network over firing
Winston Salem Journal

January 20, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Blue Devils slam Wolfpack 92-78
-Deacons sink to new low
-UNC-Chapel Hill's Williams blasts callers on show

South Carolina rallies past Arkansas in overtime, 81-74
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

ODU Monarchs cool off the JMU Dukes
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

UMass sinks cold-shooting 49ers
Charlotte Observer

UNCW men fall on road as Pride rallies late
Wilmington Star-News

January 19, 2011

UGA, Tech no boon for bowl attendance
Atlanta Journal Constitution

McNeese St. adds players
Jordan is a native of St. Amant, and a transfer from East Carolina and will be a junior
Baton Rouge Advocate

Another N.C. A&T official fired over sickle cell death
Greensboro News-Record

0-55- Clemson falls again to Tar Heels 75-65, in Chapel Hill
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Tar Heels tame Tigers 75-65
-Pack will test Duke again
-Staal tabbed a captain for NHL All-Star game
-Austin back on practice field

UNCW's rise can increase even more
Wilmington Star-News

Facility, recruiting upgrades have Tiger Olympic Sports programs on the rise
Anderson Independent

January 18, 2011

Gamecocks turn focus to new year
The Gamecock

Clemson looks to end futility in Chapel Hill on Tuesday
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wilson reporting to Rockies
-Huskies don't waste time against Heels
-Tar Heels must regroup
-Lowe- Wolfpack remains upbeat
-Bruins clock Canes in 7-0 victory

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bobcats rally in wild game, but fall to 76ers in OT
-Panthers to hand offense to Chudzinski
-Panthers to go with ex-Eagles assistant
-Panthers pluck from Vikings staff

MTSU coach won't be offensive coordinator, too
Nashville Tennessean

Vols hire former USF strength coach McKeefery
Tampabay.com

Tigers hardly in crisis mode
Columbia (SC) State

Should Gundy hire from within- Or go outside the program?
NewsOK.com (blog)

Let's start the CAA basketball bandwagon
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Mocs hand Cougars their first SoCon defeat of the season
Charleston Post & Courier

January 17, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Ga. Tech hands UNC-CH its first ACC loss
-Heels, Pack dodge draft
-Sutter not down on playFrom the Charlotte Observer
-Cromartie, Jets' defense shut down Brady, Patriots
-Bears beat Seahawks 35-24, Packers next
-Panthers eye potential defensive coach
-Thorp's blog- Still uncertain how NCAA will rule
-Could you surive an NCAA investigation? Try your luck

USC's Lattimore, Clemson's Bowers exceed expectations
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Conferences call their audibles
Columbia (SC) State

January 16, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-FSU dominates N.C. State
-Blue Devils find their rhythm
-Heel's Marshall gains confidence on defense
-Canes catch Lightning
-Steelers turn over Ravens
-Rodgers, Packers too much
-Early look at next football season for NCAA

Bowl attendance up slightly
Shreveport Times

From the Charlotte Observer
-Rivera learned early about chain of command
-NFL Playoff Central
-'T' party costs Bobcats vs. Hornets
-McCallums help Charlotte stay close to Atlantic 10 lead

From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-Clemson defensive end Bowers going out in style
-Ellington scores 23 to lift USC past Florida, 72-69
-Rundles scores 22 to lead Wofford past Davidson

From the Winston Salem Journal
-More of the same for Deacs
-ASU suffers another one-point loss

Moore-Bowles tandem leads JMU past Seahawks
Wilmington Star-News

From the Noefolk Virginian Pilot
-ODU finds rhythm, hands Hofstra first CAA loss
-NSU moves football game to S.C

Something big coming to our beloved coliseum
Greensboro News-Record

January 15, 2011

Spurrier- More of same on the way for South Carolina football
Myrtle Beach Sun News

Spurrier changes staff responsibilities
Anderson Independent

From the Charlotte Observer
-Allen, Rondo bury Bobcats upset effort
-Meeks to stay with Panthers
-Jay Gruden may join Panthers
-No-quit 49ers prepare for A-10
-UNC chief takes aim at duplication to cuts costs

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-ACC laden with big men
-Coach K can adjust well
-Other leagues also down
-In the NHL, bigger isn't always better

Clemson program commits $50M to upgrades
Columbia (SC) State

Clemson turns its focus to upgrading athletic facilities
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Hokies regroup, ready for Wake Forest
Roanoke Times

Seahawks' prep time to be tested as CAA schedule hits stride
Wilmington Star-News

January 14, 2011

Tar Heels break Hokies' hearts yet again, 64-61
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Tar Heels rally against Va. Tech for win
-Troubleshooter- True blue UNCCH fan loses a seat at UVA
-Blue Devils learn from defeat
-N.C. State gets first 2012 commitment
-Sabres stop Canes

Study- parents make decisions about college based on graduation rates
Birmingham News

Swinney unveils Chad Morris, new assistants as Tigers' change begins
Anderson Independent

New Clemson offensive coach wants faster tempo
Columbia (SC) State

Hobby: Leaving Duke not an easy choice
Durham Herald-Sun

Veteran coach Crowton reaches deal to handle Maryland offense
Hagerstown Herald-Mail

Pasqualoni 'a darned good football coach,' ex-Syracuse boss says
Greenwich Time

Lawrence Taylor pleads guilty to 2 NY misdemeanors
Fayetteville Observer

From the Charlotte Observer
-Broncos hire former Panthers coach John Fox
-John Fox will be better in Denver
-Fox trying to lure former assistants
-Something to anticipate now and later
-Ditka- Rivera must act quickly
-Higher tuition, less aid pinch NC college students

Despite cuts, colleges in sound fiscal shape
Triangle Business Journal

UNCG, N.C. A&T campuses expanding
Greensboro News-Record

January 13, 2011

Duke Done In
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Seminoles end Blue Devils' run
-Defense fails Pack in loss
-Hokies finding their way
-Canes' Skinner shows toughness
-The keys to winter hunting

From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-Grant, Clemson too hot for Georgia Tech to handle
-Green, Alabama too much for South Carolina, 57-47

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Terps pull away, subdue Deacons
-Walk-on Healy maximizing his opportunities at ASU

Grant, Tomko lead UNCW in rout of Delaware
Wilmington Star-News

Tribe struggles and loses 70-52 to VCU
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Friedgen pulls rank with final wish
Annapolis Capital

ACC comes up short again in bowl season
ESPN (blog)

WVU football- Mumme says Holgorsen brings different air
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Charlotte Observer
-Who's No. 1 (and who's not) in April's draft
-Rent-a-QB is answer for 2011
-Rivera to interview former Chargers assistant
-Fox is 5th candidate to interview with Broncos
-Jackson, Bobcats pull out impressive win
-N.C. State kicker transferring to Minnesota

Hampton Roads UFL team gets new coach- Jay Gruden
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

January 12, 2011

From the Charlotte Observer
-Intensity burns in Panthers' new coach
-Rivera's goal- Another Super Bowl ring
-Rivera promises "aggressive" style
-Scott Says- 3 quick impressions of Rivera
-Filling out Rivera's staff not a one-man operation
-Players say NFL's 18-game proposal is major hitch
-Atlantic 10 to look into officiating

Bowl superlatives- Best, worst and a final word
USA Today

USF settles ex-coach Jim Leavitt's lawsuit for $2.75 million
Tampabay.com

New Pitt coach ready to recruit
Johnstown Tribune-Democrat

Was Todd Graham The Best Choice To Lead Pitt?
SB Nation Pittsburgh

U.Va. strength coach brings NFL experience
Fayetteville Observer

BCS isn't what it could be, but it's better than what we had
Merced Sun-Star

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Eagles burn Pack with 3-pointers
-UNCCH's Austin set for all-star game
-Michigan turns to Hoke
-Staal, Ward chosen for All-Star game
-Carolina has trouble shaking Calgary in win

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Deacons, Terps looking for their first ACC win
-Despite 15-0 record, Duke still a work in progress
-It's SEC and everybody else in college football

Final 2010 ACC Power Rankings
ESPN (blog)

Tigers try to find a new go-to guy
Columbia (SC) State

Rendleman's lessons sinking in quickly as he heats up for UNCW
Wilmington Star-News

From the Houston Chronicle
-New NCAA chief inherits scandal-stained organization
-Patterson- No. 2 final ranking 'very gratifying' for TCU
-Justice- TCU doesnï¿½t take back seat to any team

January 11, 2011

From al.com
-Auburn's defense trips up Oregon's speed
-Staying the course leads Auburn to national title
-Perfect ending, perfect season, perfect answer for the Auburn Tigers

USC Squeaks in Final AP Poll, Auburn Takes Top Spot
No other teams from the SEC East were listed. South Carolina opens the 2011 season against East Carolina in Charlotte, North Carolina on Sept. 3.
WLTX.com

Carter dismissed from baseball team
Columbia (SC) State

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pack claims final spot in final AP poll
-NCSU ready for centennial
-Austin debut near?

From the Charlotte Observer
-Carolina Panthers likely to hire Rivera as head coach
-49ers' Rose- Something foul about A-10 officiating

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Bottom line is about money
-Elon hires N.C. State assistant Swepson as head coach

January 10, 2011

Gameday- Auburn, Oregon play for BCS Championship tonight
Birmingham News

From the Houston Chronicle
-Auburn, Oregon to collide in high-octane BCS title game tonight
-Nevada caps season with bowl win over Boston College

Gus Malzahn's rapid rise in coaching doesn't surprise former TU quarterbacks
Tulsa World

UNC-Chapel Hill coaching impact felt around the state
Fayetteville Observer

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Florida columnist makes questionable remark on Twitter about Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer
-Michael Vick's memorable season ends in heartbreaking, forgettable fashion in Eagles' loss to Packers
-As expected, Tech's Ryan Williams turning pro

Backfield suffers second hit as Williams opts for NFL
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Devils get past Terps
-Cole finds some retribution in overtime

From the Charlotte Observer
-Former 49ers coach Lutz integral part at Iowa State
-Panthers want a 2nd look at Rivera
-Rodgers leads Packers over Vick, Eagles 21-16
-Flacco leads Ravens past young Chiefs 30-7
-Big 10 Bowl Wrap-up by a hometown critic

January 9, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wolfpack has one to smile about
-Wolfpack must avoid roadblocks
-Heels 'steal' one at Virginia
-Duke's Smith is 'hot now'
-ACC teams weak in RPI ratings
-Canes' call-ups are happy to help
-Pitt wins bowl for former coach Wannstedt
-FSU rewards Fisher with one-year extension

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Wolfpack shows power
-Appalachian State surges past Georgia Southern

VCU's pressure, depth too much for Seahawks to overcome
Wilmington Star News

Hokies to begin offseason of change
Roanoke Times

Virginia Tech mixes good with the bad in up-and-down 2010 season
Hampton Roads Daily Press

All-American games have changed college recruiting
Houston Chronicle

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Missed chances haunt Cavaliers in Tar Heel's 'ugly' win
-Shorthanded Hokies go zone, win sixth in row
-Monarchs measure up, beat George Mason 69-65
-Tech's Foster reportedly talking to Pitt

From the Greensboro News-Record
-Another tough loss for winless UNCG
-News of A&T e-mail brings call for changes

From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-South Carolina rallies to upset No. 22 Vanderbilt
-Clemson fends off Miami for its first ACC victory
-College of Charleston takes Round 1 from Wofford
-Marion Hobby returns to Clemson's football staff

Hobby heads to Clemson; Cutcliffe must find new defensive coach
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Charlotte Observer
-Rookie head coaches find success in NFL
-Panthers owner upset with QB play, supports GM
-Broncos interested in John Fox
-Seahawks stuns Saints 41-36 in NFC playoffs
-Folk Hero- Jets edge Colts on last-second kick
-49ers fall in 3 OTs
-Henderson, Bobcats beat the Wiz, Wall

January 8, 2011

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Eastern Washington rallies to win FCS title
-Campbell not renewing AD Stan Williamson's contract

Names emerge as Elon works through football search
...include Duke assistant defensive coordinator Jim Collins, Wake Forest defensive coordinator Brad Lambert, South Florida offensive line coach Steve Shankweiler and William & Mary defensive coordinator Bob Shoop.
Burlington Times News

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bunting, Part II- UNC 'asleep at the wheel'
-These 7 coaches could make Carolina Panthers' radar
-Richardson apologizes, plans new push for fans
-49ers have a big man to defend
-Coastal Carolina's Ellis wins No. 600
-Wall as good as advertised

Orange Bowl criticized over sports 'junket'
Greensboro News Record

As usual, ACC was mediocre
Salisbury Post

From the Houston Chronicle
-Aggies' struggles against LSU sink Cotton Bowl hopes
-TCU coach Patterson gets 2-year contract extension
-Fan apathy could be greatest threat to BCS
-Ex-A&M coach Franchione returns to Texas State

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pack prepared for ACC slate
-Bullock may miss game at Virginia
-Canes do it again

Q&A- Clemson AD Terry Don Phillips
Columbia (SC) State

Gamecocks set to begin grueling SEC schedule
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

January 7, 2011

From the Charlotte Observer
-No hard feelings, Panthers
-Andrew Luck staying at Stanford
-If not Andrew Luck at No. 1, then who?
-Panthers hit road in search of new coach
-Bunting says UNC-CH needs to 'pick it up'
-49ers' RPI takes a jump

A&M faces test against LSU in today's Cotton Bowl
Houston Chronicle

Ex-SMU QB Mitchell leads Eastern Washington to FCS title at Pizza Hut Park
Dallas Morning News

Stockstill still has plenty of work to do
Murfreesboro (TN) Daily News Journal

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Local man waits 22 years for Redskins tickets
-TCU's Fuente emerges as Clemson candidate
-Richardson, Jackson lift USC over S.C. State
-Cougars pick up key road victory, hand Furman first home loss this season

From the Anderson Independent
-Meineke Bowl epitomized Clemson's offensive struggles, and what must change
-Despite disappointment, 2010 Tigers had some notable accomplishments

Cutcliffe: Despite rumors, Hobby still on Duke staff
Durham Herald-Sun

Virginia Tech running back Darren Evans headed to NFL draft; Ryan Williams still undecided
Hampton Roads Daily Press

January 6, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wolfpack turns back Phoenix
-Rangers outlast Canes in overtime
-Tar Heels hire ex-Panthers aide

From the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
-Taylor-made win for ODU basketball
-What's the equation for success for the Redskins?

From the Charlotte Observer
-Mountaineers turn to surprise leader for victory at Davidson
-49ers fall to Spiders in Atlantic 10 opener
-Thomas asserts himself in absence of Bobcats stars
-Thomas key to Bobcats overtime win

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Q&A with Terry Don Phillips
-Cougars resume conference play against upstart Paladins
-After SoCon title, Terriers stumbling out of the gate

Outclassed and outcoached, Hokies need to change
Hampton Roads Daily Press

It's only going to get harder for Deacons
Greensboro News Record

From the Winston Salem Journal
-WFU-High Point gamer
-Focused ASU comes through

DeLoach delivers unlikely winner as UNCW downs Georgia St
Wilmington Star-News

Clemson DE Bowers leaving Tigers to enter NFL draft
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

January 5, 2011

From the Charlotte Observer
-Jerry Richardson breaks the silence
-Sorensen- Forget fame in coach search
-Panthers owner talks money
-Panthers will interview 49ers assistant
-Green has flourished during 49ers' streak
-How Ohio State won a bowl while losing respect

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Panthers owner Richardson holds rare news conference
-Appalachian heads into meat of SoCon scheduled with, what else, a road game
-Wake Forest looking for positive result in final nonconference game
-Duke, N.C. State have tune-up games before ACC play

Questions remain as Hokies look to next year
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

Beamer's Hokies faced off-field distractions
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Hillsborough's Lovett commits to Colorado State
TampaBay.com (blog)

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-ACC football teams just can't escape mediocrity
-NFL turns to UNC-CH

Michigan fires Rich Rodriguez after three tough seasons, sources
New Orleans Times Picayune

Ex-Tech coach Leach says lawsuit not hurting job hunt
Houston Chronicle

Clemson talks to Duke's Hobby about defensive line coach
Durham Herald-Sun

Tigers lose third assistant
Columbia (SC) State

UNCW notebook - Seahawk club makes push for new members
Wilmington Star-News

Terps to keep Don Brown as defensive coordinator
Baltimore Sun

January 4, 2011

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Andrew Luck, Stanford storm past Virginia Tech in second half, cruise to 40-12 victory in Orange Bowl
-Hokies helpless in second half

Virginia Tech falls to Stanford in Orange Bowl 40-12
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

`All Stanford, Panthers need is Luck
-Luck, Harbaugh dodge questions on future
-Panthers head off into the unknown
-Goodell says 2011 season can be saved
-Heat's 'D' silences Charlotte in 3rd

5 questions for the 2011 Gamecocks
Rock Hill (SC) Herald

Maryland's hiring of Edsall lacks excitement
Baltimore Sun

Both finished 6-7, but UGA's woes run deeper than Tech's
Atlanta Journal Constitution

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Tar Heels well-positioned for 2011
-Heels confident as ACC opens
-Florida ends Canes' win streak

From the Wilmington Star-News
-ACC Insider - A new ï¿½Deanï¿½ of coaches in the ACC
-UNCW men hold off Tribe rally for CAA win

Price tag on football staff changes- Try $1.8 million
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Speedskater Richardson breaks U.S. record
Greensboro News-Record

January 3, 2011

Terps going with Edsall
Washington Examiner

From the Washington Post
-UMd. surprises with Edsall
-A loss to wrap it all up

Big bowl games provide lousy timing for local fans
Staunton News-Leader

Bowl Game No-Showsï¿½How Big-Time Football REALLY Works
isportsweb.com

Knowing their history, Hokies hope to repeat it
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Much at stake for Virginia Tech, Stanford in much-anticipated Orange Bowl
-Tech coach Frank Beamer discusses conclusion of close friend Ralph Friedgen's at Maryland

From the Anderson Independent
-With hammer dropped, Swinney would be wise to step back
-Clemson wraps up non-conference play with 69-54 victory over The Citadel
-Billy Napier, Andre Powell ousted, as Swinney reshapes offensive coaching staff

From the Charlotte Observer
-Fox era comes to a close; it was what it was
-Emotional Fox ends Panthers' journey
-2-14 season a blessing in disguise?
-Surge becomes streak for 49ers

Well-traveled Gonzaga sinks impatient Wake Forest
Winston Salem Journal

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Devils weather Hurricanes' run
-Heels display depth
-Orioles pitcher murder suspect
-10 wins, but no postseason for Giants
-Green Bay barely makes it

Strong CAA poses challenge for UNCW basketball team
Wilmington Star-News

January 2, 2011

Bowl Game Scoreboard
Houston Chronicle

2 Hokies face suspensions
Roanoke Times

New Hanover football player dies in New Year's Day crash
Wilmington Star-News

ODU's Big Blue is Mascot of the Year
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-In return from knee surgery, Smith rejuvenates Pack
-Canes begin new year with bang
-Stars held down in Winter Classic
-Duke at head of the class
-No. 1 concern for Hokies' Evans is mom
-Redskins have set a standard for instabilityCoach-QB package deal at Stanford a possibility?
Columbia (SC) State

From the Charlotte Observer
-Luck is glimmer of hope in Panthers' nightmare season
-Fox makes coaching exit Sunday
-Gameday- Panthers' last call
-Beyond wins, losses in 2010
-Coach Feel-Good returns for Round 2
-49ers' Briscoe expands game with on-the-job training

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Virginia Tech star Tyrod Taylor more than just a quarterback
-Going bowling is habit-forming for Tech
-Role reversal for Hokies' coordinators
-Orange Bowl breakdown, including our predictions

From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-Despite another bowl defeat, USC on the right track
-Swinney, Tigers must move on after disappointment

From the Houston Chronicle
-Unbeaten TCU holds off Wisconsin 21-19 in Rose Bowl
-Tech finishes first post-Leach season with bowl win
-Oklahoma ends BCS bowl skid with rout in Fiesta Bowl
-Source- Florida hires Weis as offensive coordinator

January 1, 2011

Bowl games: Irish win to cap difficult year
Memphis Commercial Appeal

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Batten- Blitzed by three-day bowl trip
-The state of N.C. State- Lowe on the way out?

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Tudor- UNC-CH's travails top 2010 headlines
-Top official- Controversial bowl calls correct
-Holtz's return a winner

From the Charlotte Observer
-Tigers sputter, rally, lose to South Florida
-Panthers make it official; John Fox era over
-Luck says NFL decision will wait
-Curry, Warriors hold off Bobcats
-Manuel, Seminoles hold off Gamecocks 26-17

Bowled over
South Carolina will kick off the 2011 season in Charlotte, NC against East Carolina on Sept. 3. ï¿½We'll try to get better next year,ï¿½ Spurrier said.
The Gamecock

Morris- Bowl loss another refrain in the same old song
Columbia (SC) State

From the Anderson Independent
-Parkerï¿½s up-and-down Clemson career ends abruptly
-Bulls 31, Tigers 26: Room for improvement

Gus Malzahn vs. Mike Leach
Baltimore Sun (blog)

Va. Tech's Carmichael has proved naysayers wrong
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

College football needs to ditch BCS, create playoff system
Charleston (WV) Gazette

January 31, 2011

Jan. 30 C-USA Women's Basketball Update
conferenceusa.com

Around Conference USA - Basketball
USA Today

C-USA race gets crowded on heels of Tigers' loss
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Marshall basketball- C-USA is ''going to be a wild race''
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Raucous hoops crowd just what Doc ordered
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Herrion discusses MU win over Memphis
Huntington Herald-Dispatch