East Carolina

Carolinas/Region

Conference USA

April 30, 2011
Beltane (Wiccan)
Hairstylist Appreciation Day
Just Pray No: Worldwide Weekend Prayer and Fasting
Louisiana Purchase Day
National Go Birding Day
National Honesty Day
National Rebuilding Day
Spank Out Day USA
Walpurgis Night
World Healing Day
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day

BVL Box Score: Southern Miss 3, East Carolina 1
Bonesville.net

Graeter's Two RBI Lift Southern Miss, 3-1
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-USM makes most of its chances in series opener
-Pirates� McNeill has hip replacement surgery

ECU falls to Southern Miss
Washington Daily News

Southern Miss Takes Game One from ECU, 3-1
WNCT

USM wins first game of East Carolina series
Hattiesburg American

College baseball- USM defeats East Carolina
Biloxi Sun Herald

April 29, 2011
National Arbor Day
Royal Wedding Day
National Hairball Awareness Day
Birthday - Dale Earnhardt (racer)
Anniversary - Zipper Patent

Lebo appraises familiar face in Raleigh
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Hosts Houston For C-USA Softball Finale
-Baseball Gameday Central
  vs. Southern Miss 6:00 PM

From the Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub req'd)
-McNeill ahead of schedule
-Pirates focused on C-USA race

Eagles on Road at East Carolina This Weekend
southernmiss.com

Eagles plan to mix it up on mound vs. Pirates
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Eagles shuffle staff for ECU
Biloxi Sun Herald

Focus On- Crystal Williams
Winston Salem Journal

College Football- The 50 Greatest Upsets in College Football History
Bleacher Report

Gabbert in, so is Garrard out for Jags?
NFL News (blog)

April 28, 2011
Poem in Your Pocket Day
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
Workers Memorial Day
Birthday - President James Monroe (5th President)

From Bonesville.net
-Gold: Buried treasure
-BVL Box Score: North Carolina-Chapel Hill 5, East Carolina 4

UNC-Chapel Hill Rallies Past ECU, 5-4
  Jesse Wierzbicki's two-RBI single in the top of the ninth with two outs gave No. 14 UNC-Chapel Hill (33-10) a 5-4 victory over No. 29 East Carolina (27-14) Wednesday night at Lewis Field in Clark-LeClair Stadium in front of a season-high crowd of 4,470.
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Ninth-inning nightmare for Pirates vs. Heels
-Founder of ECU School of Theatre and Dance dies

From the Kinston Free Press
-Heels down ECU on late single
-ECU's Harris hopeful on draft day

One Heel of a loss
Washington Daily News

Heels Rally to Sweep Season Series from ECU
WNCT

Tar Heels Rally For 5-4 Win Over ECU
tarheelblue.com

ECU's Harris feels good about draft chance
Raleigh News & Observer

Early Look At 2011- East Carolina
GamecockCentral.com (Sub Req'd)

Navy Football Home Games To Kick At 3:30 PM And Be Televised Live By CBS
NavySports.com

April 27, 2011
Administrative Professionals Day
Babe Ruth Day
Matanzas Mule Day
Birthday - Coretta Scott King (civil right leader, wife MLK)
Birthday - President Ulysses S. Grant (18th President)

Bradsher: Decorated senior Paisley still making her mark
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Wolte Earns First-Team All C-USA Honors
-Pirates Finish Sixth At C-USA Championships
-ECU-ODU Game Canceled
-Baseball Gameday Central

Tar Heels Take To The Road Before Exam Break
tarheelblue.com

NFL Draft- What is realistic for the Chiefs?
Kansas City Star

Seahawks Looking For Athletic Offensive Linemen
NFL News (blog)

From WNCT.com
-Teen Arrested for Kidnapping, Sexually Assaulting ECU Student
-ECU memorial dedicated to students killed in action
-Complaints of hazing lead to investigation of ECU sorority

April 26, 2011
Hug an Australian Day
Richter Scale Day
Confederate Memorial Day (Ga,Fl)

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Pirates jockey for postseason stakes
-BVL: College Baseball Polls

From ecupirates.com
-Golf Headed To Fourth-Straight NCAA Regional
-Baseball Gameday Central
  East Carolina (27-13) will travel to former Colonial Athletic Association foe Old Dominion (21-20) for a Tuesday afternoon matchup at 3 p.m. (EST) in Norfolk, Va.
-ECU Remains Fourth At C-USA Championships
-Pirates' Defy Odds In Championship Run
-Macy Set To Speak At Nike Basketball Clinic
-Pirates Ranked No. 29 By NCBWA
-East Carolina Baseball Notebook (Weekly Recap)

Monarchs Host No. 29 East Carolina Tuesday at 3 p.m
odusports.com

Tar Heels, Devils, Pirates in field
Raleigh News & Observer

Lake Brantley RB Ti'on Green has scary bout with ruptured appendix
Orlando Sentinel

April 25, 2011
Easter Monday
Smigus Dyngus/Dyngus Day/Wet Monday
Malaria Awareness Day
State License Plate Day
White House Easter Egg Roll
World Malaria Day

ECU Tied For Fourth At C-USA Championships
ecupirates.com

The Greatest Quarterback Ever for All 120 FBS College Football Teams
Bleacher Report

April 24, 2011
Easter Sunday

BVL Box Score: East Carolina 12, Houston 2 (7 innings)
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Long Ball Lifts ECU To Series Win, 12-2 (7 Inn.)
-Pirates Snag 13 Titles At Charlotte
-Pirates Sweep Away UTEP With 6-2 Win
-Pirates Begin Pursuit Of C-USA Title

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates hammer Houston pitching
-Pirates complete sweep of UTEP

Whitehead heats up
Kinston Free Press

Pirates Down Houston Baseball 12-2 In Seven Innings
uhcougars.com

College baseball- Sloppy fourth proves UT's undoing
Houston Chronicle

UTEP softball- Miners give up 3 to East Carolina
El Paso Times

April 23, 2011
Easter Even
National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day
St. George Feast Day
UN World Book and Copyright Day
Birthday - President James Buchanan (15th President)
Birthday - William Shakespeare (poet/playwright)

BVL Box Score: Houston 4, East Carolina 2
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Blank UTEP Twice
-Softball Goes For Sweep Of UTEP
-Houston Evens Series With ECU, 4-2
-Baseball Gameday Central
-Tulsa Shuts Down Pirates Season, 4-0
-Mustangs Eliminate East Carolina, 4-0
-Watkins Named To C-USA All-Academic Team

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Cougars play smallball to beat Pirates
-Dominant pitching paces Pirates at UTEP

Jordan Lewis Strikes Out 10 As Cougars Even Series With East Carolina
uhcougars.com

UTEP softball- Pirates shut out Miners in doubleheader
El Paso Times

College track- Rebecca Cooper
Salisbury Post

April 22, 2011
Good Friday
Chemists Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day
National Jelly Bean Day

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: Ruff sides with players on NFL impasse
-BVL: High drama ends in East Carolina win

Spring Football Report- ECU
Fayetteville Observer

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Completes Comeback To Win In 12th, 5-4
-Simmons Named To Midseason Stopper List
-Pirates Advance To C-USA Quarterfinals
-Lady Pirates Blank USM In Tourney Opener
-Pirates Make Cross-Country Trek To UTEP
-Pair Of Pirates Earn All-Academic Team Honors
-Vogel Earns C-USA All-Academic Honors

Pirates Rally Past Cougars, Take First Game of Series
WNCT

From conferenceusa.com
-UH Baseball Falls To East Carolina, 5-4, In 12 Innings
-C-USA Men's Tennis Championship- East Carolina 4, Southern Miss 1
-Four C-USA Pitchers Named to NCBWA Midseason Stopper of the Year Watch List
-Lady Eagle Netters Fall to East Carolina in First Round of Conference USA Championships

E. Carolina mauls Southern Miss 4-1
Tulsa World

Whitehead drives in winner in 12th
Greenville Daily Reflector

UH blows ninth-inning lead, falls to ECU in 12th
Houston Chronicle

From the El Paso Times
-Coaches give UTEP softball team feeling of family
-Live chat- UTEP vs. ECU softball game at 11-45 a.m. MDT Saturday

Preps: Cold to hot in an instant
Albany Times Union

April 21, 2011
Maundy Thursday / Holy Thursday
Festival of Ridvan (Baha'i)
Kindergarten Day
National High Five Day
National Teach Children to Save Day

Cook Perseveres Through Challenges
ecupirates.com

From the East Carolinian
-Running up the score
-Year in review
-Pirate Briefs- Club golf brings home National Championship
-Dedicated Pirate sets sail on life
-Spring 2011 semester wrap-up
-University does not make party school list

Pirates visit Houston for league series
Kinston Free Press

Pirates look to move up standings
Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)

Baseball Returns To Cougar Field To Host East Carolina
uhcougars.com

UTEP Softball Hosts ECU Friday and Saturday
utepathletics.com

McNeill finds his transition to second season a smooth one
WRAL

April 20, 2011
National Equal Pay Day
Taurus Begins

BVL Box Score: East Carolina 17, UNC-Wilmington 13
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Wins High Scoring Affair, 17-13
-ECU Finishes Seventh At C-USA Championships

Pirates Sweep Season Series Over UNC-Wilmington
WNCT

Pirates outlast UNCW
Kinston Free Press

ECU survives a slugfest
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirates pound Seahawks
Washington Daily News

Pirates' batters rough up Seahawks in slugfest
Wilmington Star-News

Ridge Bangs Out Four Hits In 17-13 Loss
UNCW Athletics

Maydness is rapidly approaching
College Baseball Insider

College Football 2011- Week 1 Game Predictions
Bleacher Report

April 19, 2011
John Parker Day
National Hanging Out Day
Passover / Pesach (Jewish)

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Good and not-so-good on display in spring game
-BVL: Polls: Cavs, 'Cocks dominate; Rice, USM show; Pirates getting votes

From ecupirates.com
-Riggs Takes Home Second C-USA Honor
-Baseball Gameday Central
-Live Chat: ECU vs. UNCW (4/19)
-East Carolina Baseball Notebook (Weekly Recap)
-ECU Tennis To Face Southern Miss In C-USA Tourney
-ECU Earns No. 8 Seed For C-USA Championships
-Wolte Tied For 13th At C-USA Championships

Seahawks renew rivalry with Pirates
Wilmington Star-News

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU signal-callers divvy up snaps at scrimmage
-Pirate rookies make strides
-ECU, website fight over Healthy Pirates

Springing into action
  Webster shining with Pirates
New Bern Sun Journal

From The East Carolinian
-New questions arise after spring game
-Pirates win rubber match against the Knights
-Pirate Briefs- Riggs named C-USA Hitter-of-the-Week
-Riggs leads softball over UAB
-Pirate Briefs- Tennis earns spot in C-USA Championship

RiverDogs put Roller on disabled list
Live 5 News

ECU spring football scrimmage
WNCT

April 18, 2011
Adult Autism Awareness Day
International Amateur Radio Day
National Stress Awareness Day
National Wear Your Pajamas to Work Day
Passover (Jewish - begins at sundown)
Pet Owner's Independence Day
Third World Day
Anniversary - The House That Ruth Built
Anniversary - Paul Revere's Ride

From Bonesville.net
-BVL: Hoops Recruiting Thumbnails Updated (Maurice Kemp, Jr.)
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 5, Central Florida 3

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Takes Series From UCF, 5-3
-Pirates Take Series With 6-2 Win
-Estes Tied For Fifth At C-USA Championships
-Field Athletes Lead Pirates At UNC Invitational

Persistent Pirates win UCF series finale
Greenville Daily Reflector

Freshman sparks Pirates
Raleigh News & Observer

UCF Loses Rubber Match at East Carolina
ucfathletics.com

Despite Adkins' solid outing, ECU prevails
Central Florida Future

College Football 2011- Power Ranking All 120 College Football Stadiums
Bleacher Report

April 17, 2011
Palm Sunday
Bat Appreciation Day
Blah Blah Blah Day
Ellis Island Family History Day
International Ford Mustang Day
Nothing Like a Dame Day
Perigean Spring Tides
Pink Moon
Verrazano Day

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

From ecupirates.com
-Spring Football Notebook No. 14
  Defense Solid As Pirates Conclude Spring Contact Work With Purple-Gold Scrimmage
-Softball Splits With UAB
  Senior Toni Paisley Becomes C-USA Career Wins Leader
-Pirates Look To Take Series From Blazers
-UCF Tops ECU, 3-2, To Even Series

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU debuts new defensive look at scrimmage
-Knights even things up with ECU
-Editorial- 50 years of ECU Nursing school

Defense dominant in ECU's spring game
Kinston Free Press

From the Washington Daily News
-Lacking punch
-Knights get even with Pirates

Defensive switch looks OK in ECU spring game
Myrtle Beach Sun News (AP)

Adkins Sparks UCF to a 3-2 Win at East Carolina
ucfathletics.com

With new bats, college baseball hitting sags
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

April 16, 2011
Lazarus Saturday (Orthodox)
National Auctioneers Day
Record Store Day
Teach Your Daughter to Volunteer Day

BVL Box Score: East Carolina 12, Central Florida 6
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Bats Heat Up In 12-6 Win Over UCF
-Baseball Gameday Central
-ECU-UCF Series Altered
-Estes Named To C-USA All-Academic Team
-Saturday's Tennis Match With Elon Cancelled

From WNCT
ECU Bats Heat Up In 12-6 Win Over UCF
Golfers hit links ahead of 28th Annual Purple and Gold Pig-Skin Pig Out

ECU football coach takes control of his weight
Fayetteville Observer

McNeill tackles weight loss
Charlotte Observer

Pirates' McNeill taking control of his health
Wilmington Star-News (AP)

Pirates kick off spring game today
Kinston Free Press

ECU bats heat up against Knights
Washington Daily News

UCF Falls in Series Opener at East Carolina
ucfathletics.com

April 15, 2011
Global Youth Service Day
Tax Day
Income Tax Pay Day
National Take a Wild Guess Day
National That Sucks Day
Anniversary - Titanic Sinking

Myatt: Pirates on display Saturday with spring game
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Pirate Softball Visits First-Place UAB
-Pirate Men's Tennis Blanked By UNCW, 7-0

Knights Open Series at East Carolina Friday at 6 p.m
ucfathletics.com

Hurricanes on a roll
  UCF looks to get on track in Conference USA this weekend against East Carolina
Florida Today

From the Bleacher Report
-2011 NFL Draft- Could Dwayne Harris Give Atlanta Falcons Help at Wide Receiver?
-College Football 2011: Setting the Over/Under on Every FBS Team

Letter- The legend of ECU's 'Leo the Lion'
Greenville Daily Reflector

April 14, 2011
Children With Alopecia Day
International Moment of Laughter Day
National D.A.R.E Day
Pan-American Day
Anniversary - President Lincoln's Assassination

From ecupirates.com
-Paisley Top 25 Finalist For ASA Award
-Spring Football Notebook No. 13
-N.C. State Takes Two One-Run Games
-ECU Basketball Signs Maurice Kemp To NLI
-Women's Hoops Adds To 2011 Signing Class
-Pirates Sign Zarah Cecich For 2011
-David Watkins Named C-USA Golfer-of-the-Week
-Student-Athletes Honored With C-USA Academic Medal
-ECU-UCF Series Salutes Military Personnel

From the East Carolinian
-Heavy bats expected from UCF
-Purple and gold takes the gridiron
-Softball swept by State

ECU wraps up practice
Washington Daily News

Series at ECU a test for Griffin's hot bat
Central Florida Future

Nightside Sports with Brian Bailey
  ECU football, ECU softball. South Central softball player signing, and PCC baseball from 4/13/11.
WNCT

April 13, 2011
Birthday - President Thomas Jefferson (3rd President)

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: ECU baseball looks past bumps along the road
-BVL Box Score: North Carolina 5, East Carolina 3

From ecupirates.com
-Errors Prove Costly As ECU Falls 5-3
-NC State Visits Greenville For Two
-Softball C-USA Championship Tickets On Sale
-ECU Tops Charleston Southern, 6-1
-Over 200 Student-Athletes Earn Academic Recognition

Errors cost Pirates
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Errors doom ECU against Heels
-ECU dental school is in House budget proposal

Errors Doom ECU, Pirates Fall to #5 UNC-CH, 5-3
WNCT

Errors cost ECU against Tar Heels
Kinston Free Press

Tar Heels top Pirates
Washington Daily News

From The Daily Tar Heel
-UNC-CH takes advantage of ECU errors
-UNC-CH baseball finally gets on the board first against ECU

ECU Miscues Gives Tar Heels Victory Over Pirates
WCHL 1360

No. 5 Tar Heels Sink Pirates, 5-3
TarHeelBlue.com

April 12, 2011
150th Anniversary - First shot of Civil War
National Be Kind to Lawyers Day
National Licorice Day
Walk On Your Wild Side Day

From ecupirates.com
-Spring Football Notebook No. 12
  ECU Opens Final Full Week Of Spring Drills
-East Carolina Baseball Notebook (Weekly Recap)

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Secretary of the Navy to deliver ECU address
-Pirates seek momentum in Chapel Hill
-Dobson receiving heavy workload (sub req'd)

From WNCT
-Pirates Get Set for Trip to UNC-Chapel Hill
-Webster turning heads for ECU during Spring Drills
ECU coaches wives hit the runway to raise money

UNC-Chapel Hill Baseball Prepares for Pirates
WCHL 1360

Brandt saves Sunday sweep by Rice
The East Carolinian

Inside ECU with the Women's Roundtable
ecuytt.com

College hitters coping with new bats
Shreveport Times

April 11, 2011
Barbershop Quartet Day
International "Louie Louie" Day

BVL Box Score: East Carolina 7, Rice 3
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Brandt's Complete Game Lifts ECU, 7-3
-ECU Blanks UCF 1-0
-Pirates Capture 15 Event Titles At Quad Meet

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Brandt makes statement
-Roundup- Paisley ties C-USA record
-ECU's oldest professional school celebrates

Pirates take down No. 22 Rice
Kinston Free Press

Baseball Team Falls On The Road At East Carolina Sunday, 7-3
riceowls.com

From scout.com (sub req'd)
-Solomon has four offers
  I am planning on going to East Carolina on April 19th. I really don't have any camp or combine plans at this moment.� There are four offers on the table for Solomon to consider right now.
-Draft Exclusive 36- Packers Chasing Tackle
  There are better left tackle prospects in the NFL Draft than East Carolina's Willie Smith. There might not, however, be one with more upside.

April 10, 2011

BVL Box Score: Rice 5, East Carolina 3 (10 innings)
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Spring Football Notebook No. 11
-Rice Take Series From ECU, 5-3 (10)
-Baseball Gameday Central
-Pirates Go For Sunday Win
-ECU Falls To UCF Twice In Extra Innings
-ECU Takes Team Title At River Landing
-Pirate Men's Tennis Blanks Barton

From the Washington Daily News
-Thrown for a curve
   A revamped approach to hitting Rice pitching made sure there would not be another 18-strikeout performance by the East Carolina batters on Saturday.
-Mixed results for ECU

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU receivers catching on (sub req'd)
-Rock Roggeman Golf Classic scheduled for May
-Rice takes series with Pirates

Owls Rally Past East Carolina In 10 Innings, 5-3
riceowls.com

College baseball- Rice rallies late to beat East Carolina
Houston Chronicle

April 9, 2011
Baby Massage Day
Jenkins's Ear Day
National Cherish an Antique Day
Winston Churchill Day

BVL Box Score: Rice 2, East Carolina 1
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Rice's Pitching Stifles ECU, 2-1
-Pirates Second After 36 Holes At River Landing
-No. 53 Herd Runs Past Lady Pirates, 6-1
-Spring Football Notebook No. 10
-ECU Hosts UCF In Title Game Rematch

Pirates Fall in Game 1 against Rice
WNCT

Pitchers Kubitza, Cingrani lead Rice to 2-1 win over ECU
Houston Chronicle

Former Seventy-First player leaves ECU football team
Fayetteville Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Rice fans Pirates 18 times in series opener
-Jones thinking smaller this spring

Rice pitching too much for Pirates
Washington Daily News

Lin Green 'always a coach'
American Chronicle

Herd tennis team tops East Carolina
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

April 8, 2011
All is Ours Day

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Set For River Landing Intercollegiate
-Hall Of Fame Nominations Being Accepted
-Baseball Gameday Central

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Whitehead adjusting to third spot in lineup
-Paisley continues to rewrite record books (sub req'd)

Rice On The Road For Conference USA Series At East Carolina This Weekend
riceowls.com

C-USA showdown
Washington Daily News

Big winning Pirates prep for Rice
WNCT

ECU football coach meets & greets in Wilmington
WWAY NewsChannel 3

MU tennis team playing host to East Carolina
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

Longwood Tops Tough East Carolina Squad 4-3
Longwood Athletics

April 7, 2011
International Beaver Day
International Snailpapers Day
National Beer Day
No Housework Day
UN World Health Day
Anniversary - Metric System

BVL Box Score: East Carolina 7, Elon 0
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Spring Football Notebook No. 9
-ECU Takes Series From Elon, 7-0
-Softball Drops 2-1 Decision At UNCW

From the East Carolinian
-No escape for Elon
-Manning the mound and the green
-Talking to �the Voice�

ECU Completes Sweep of Elon
WNCT

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates power past Phoenix
-Interior changes for Pirates' O-line
-ECU offensive coordinator speaks to GGSC

Pirates hold down Phoenix
Washington Daily News

Elon Blanked at East Carolina
elonpheonix.com

Field of dreamers
  Rice (4-2, 21-11, RPI 21) and East Carolina (3-3, 20-7, RPI 22) are in good shape for now. This will be another fun conference race to watch.
College Baseball Insider

College Football Bowl Projections 2011-2012- Who'll Play in all 35?
Bleacher Report

Elite OT visits Tigertown Wednesday
  While in town, he spoke with Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney ... Later this month, he'll visit East Carolina.
SuperPrep.com (subscription)

April 6, 2011
Drowsy Drive Awareness Day
National Day of Hope
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
Tartan Day

BVL Box Score: N.C. State 4, East Carolina 2
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Fall To Wolfpack 4-2
-Softball Garners Votes In National Polls
-Lady Pirates Travel To Wilmington
-Milner- An Epitome Of A Student-Athlete
-Neil Named C-USA Outdoor Athlete-of-the-Week
-ECU Claims Washed Out Seahawks Classic

Wolfpack Comes From Behind to Beat ECU 4-2
WNCT

N.C. State rallies past Pirates, 4-2
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU falls to Wolfpack
Washington Daily News

Wolfpack Rallies Past East Carolina 4-2
gopack.com

Lance Lewis to miss the rest of spring
College Fantasy Football Insider

Wolfpack edges Pirates
Raleigh News & Observer

Webster catches TD pass in scrimmage
Bleacher Report

2011 NFL Draft- Chicago Bears Workout Former East Carolina Offensive Lineman
Bleacher Report

RiverDogs announce 2011 opening day roster
WCBD

WCU track squad off to strong outdoor start
Asheville Citizen-Times

Ti'on Green lands two more offers
ESPN

Patterson on Verge of Decision
   Patterson, a 6-foot-4, 310-pound defensive tackle from Roanoke Rapids, holds scholarship offers from East Carolina, North Carolina, and NC State. He has visited all three schools, plus Duke.
scout.com (sub req'd)

April 5, 2011
National Deep Dish Pizza Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Scrimmage leaves room for interpretation
-Weekly College Baseball Polls

From ecupirates.com
-Riggs, Paisley Sweep C-USA Awards
-Spring Football Notebook No. 8
-ECU Grabs Lead In Lady Seahawk Classic

Pirates to take on Wolfpack
Washington Daily News

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates set to begin busy stretch
-ECU's Hardy gets his chance (sub req'd)

Wolfpack Baseball Set To Host East Carolina On Tuesday
gopack.com

From the East Carolinian
-Time for a change
-Softball seals sweep over Southern Miss
-Baseball drops conference series at UAB

Pirates Back at Practice after First Scrimmage
WNCT

April 4, 2011
School Librarian Day
Tell a Lie Day
Walk Around Things Day
Hug a Newsman Day
Anniversary - Assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: Lebo prods ECU hoops out of the wilderness
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 8, UAB 5

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Takes Game Three From UAB, 8-5
-Lady Pirates Complete Sweep, 8-1
-Pirates Set Five School Records At Florida
-ECU Men's Tennis Falls To UAB

Keith hoping to become Greenville mainstay
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

East Carolina comes back for a 8-5 win over UAB in C-USA baseball
Birmingham News

Four-Run Ninth Inning Propels East Carolina Past UAB
uabsports.com

April 3, 2011
Tweed Day

BVL Box Score: UAB 5, East Carolina 3
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Spring Football Notebook No. 7
-Pirates Top Southern Miss Twice
-ECU Drops Series To UAB, 5-3
-Pairs Play Lifts ECU Past Gardner-Webb 4-3

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Defense dominates ECU scrimmage
-Blazers send Pirates to their second straight loss

Off to a good start
Washington Daily News

UAB Grabs Second Straight Win Over ECU With 5-3 Victory
uabsports.com

April 2, 2011
International Children's Book Day
National Love Our Children Day
Reconciliation Day
Tangible Karma Day

BVL Box Score: UAB 4, East Carolina 1
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Spring Football Notebook No. 6
-ECU Drops Pitcher's Duel To UAB, 4-1
-ECU-Wake Forest Tickets Now On Sale
-ECU Men's Tennis Bows To Tulane

From the Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)
-Pirate offense struggles in loss to UAB
-Milner balancing football, biochemistry (sub req'd)

Maness, Pirates burned by Blazers
Washington Daily News

Napoleon Tosses Complete Game In UAB's 4-1 Win Over ECU
uabsports.com

UAB beats East Carolina, 4-1, in C-USA baseball
Birmingham News

College Football's Top 25 Quarterbacks for 2011
Bleacher Report

Pirates Get Set for First Spring Scrimmage
WNCT

April 1, 2011
April Fools Day

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: Mission accomplished for ECU seniors
-BVL: Class of 2012 Recruiting Thumbnail (Quataye Smyre)

From ecupirates.com
-Baseball Gameday Central
-Pirates Head To Hattiesburg

ECU drops Men's Golf Program
boneyardbanter.com

Jeff Lebo Interview
Pirate Radio 1250

Maness enjoying role as Pirate's Friday night starter
WNCT

From the Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)
-Lebo talks ECU, Final Four, underdogs
-Kemp commits to East Carolina

ECU hits the road
Washington Daily News

Grade A baseball talent in 11th grade
  This year's junior class for the Rams includes infielder Joe Brooks, who hit .446 last season with 29 RBIs and has committed to East Carolina
Philadelphia Inquirer

Atlee's Doggett commits to Hampden-Sydney
  Offensive lineman Ryan Miller is headed to East Carolina as an invited walk on.
Richmond Times Dispatch

Mangus Visits Chapel Hill
  Since East Carolina offered in late January, he has collected an offer from Memphis, Duke on Saturday, and Notre Dame on Tuesday. Mangus is being recruited as both a running back and receiver.
scout.com

April 30, 2011

From the Charlotte Observer
-Cam Newton begins his 'interesting ride'
-Owner puts Newton on the clock
-South Florida, Stanford bulk up defensive line
-Panthers looking for gems
-Locks back on doors, but Panthers get playbook
-Charlotte 49ers baseball coach Hibbs gets 600th career victory

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Russell Wilson granted release by N.C. State
-Pack aim to get more athletic

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wolfpack grants Wilson his release
-N.C. State, Wilson agreed to their divorce
-Giants grab UNC-CH's Austin; Irving goes to Denver
-Duke nine edges Hokies; Pack falls to Terps

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Wingo's walk-off single lifts USC
-Tigers top Jackets
-Bowers' slide ends in Tampa Bay

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Redskins take LB Ryan Kerrigan of Purdue with 16th overall pick in NFL draft
-U.Va.'s Dowling, Hokies' Williams, Hampton U's Ellis drafted

Jenkins calls selection by Redskins a �definite surprise�
Columbia (SC) State

April 29, 2011

From the Charlotte Observer
-Cam is a Panther
  Panthers pin their hopes on Auburn�s Heisman winning quarterback
-Panthers dare to be bold with Newton pick
-Kurt Warner doesn't like Newton and other notesFirst round- Goodell booed as picking begins

Draft Tracker
NFL.com

There's a difference between wants and needs in the NFL draft
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First round of NFL draft a captivating spectator sport
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Redskins take LB Ryan Kerrigan of Purdue with 16th overall pick in NFL draft
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Batten- Issues cost Quinn in NFL draft
Fayetteville Observer

Green picked 4th by Bengals; Quinn goes 14th to Rams- Local pair�s NFL dreams come true; Bowers� postponed
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Coach- Pack lacks depth
-Leatham to walk on at State
-Ex-Wolfpack player rescues 3 kayakers
-Wilson honored again
-Rams take UNC-CH's Quinn 14th overall
-Former coach, AD McLean dies

From WRAL
-Panther Creek's Beilinson picks up 2 ACC offers
-Anton Gill's latest offer comes from Wolfpack

White to Make Major League Debut on Saturday
WNCT

April 28, 2011

From the Charlotte Observer
-Is Cam the Man?
  Panthers say they've narrowed their choices for the top pick to 4, but indications are it will be Newton.
-Sanders is in Newton's corner
-Rivera- QB just 1 need
-LSU's Peterson says he'd fit with Panthers
-The first pick is one that will last
-Cam, Cecil Newton and Deion in the Big Apple
-The great Cam blow-off
-One-Week City Springing To Life At Quail Hollow

UNC-CH's Quinn leads list of in-state NFL draft candidates
Fayetteville Observer

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Panthers could take their biggest draft gamble
-Former ASU football star stabbed in Detroit

Tyrod Taylor- NFL QB or bust
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pack fans noncommittal
-C.J. Leslie content with coach
-NCCU coach has a speedy plan for success
-Independent BYU already has bowl invitation
-BCS officials like Fiesta Bowl approach to reform
-Jim Calhoun, Kemba Walker defend UConn reputation
-From ban to fan- Mike Leach starts Twitter account

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-It's wait and see for Tigers' Bowers
-Clemson 6, Western Carolina 4
-Walker powers Gamecocks
-2 Winthrop players charged with sexual assault
-Prosecutors offer Redskins� Haynesworth plea deal

From the Roanoke Times
-Former Virginia Tech linebacker Lyndell Gibson found guilty of DUI
-The tight economy makes it tough for NASCAR teams to sign sponsors

UNCW has its eye out on keeping up with Title IX
Wilmington Star-News

WVU football- Francis amazed by Division I perks
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

April 27, 2011

Batten- Wolfpack football aims to get more athletic
Fayetteville Observer

Williams Visits Rams Club in Greenville
  Williams was also asked about a possible matchup with former Tar Heel star Jeff Lebo and East Carolina in the future. "Jeff is an outstanding coach," said Williams. "I'd like to face him in the NCAA championship game."
Wilmington Star-News

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Harrow leaving Pack
-UNC-CH's Quinn ready to leave past behind

Davis says Heels will land on their feet
Greensboro News-Record

From the Wilmington Star-News
-ACC Insider - UNC-CH football might benefit from NCAA's slow response
-UNCW�s CAA basketball schedule loaded with league�s elite
-Coastal Carolina thumps UNCW baseball team to extend domination

Walker powers Gamecocks
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Virginia survives scare, holds onto top spot in polls
The Massachusetts Daily Collegian

Virginia Tech's Ryan Williams will likely have to wait until Friday in NFL Draft
Roanoke Times

BCS has plenty of fires to put out heading into New Orleans meeting
New Orleans Times Picayune

No excuses for Earnhardt Jr., Hamlin, Burton on Saturday at Richmond
Hampton Roads Daily Press

April 26, 2011

From the Charlotte Observer
-Owners suffer a setback in court
  District judge issues a temporary injunction to end NFL lockout, but league says it will appeal.
-NFL players can go back to work _ for now
-Union leader- 'Football might be back on'
-NFL draft holds hope for ex-South Meck star
-Palmer to play in Charlotte pro-am
-49ers plan to introduce women's coach Tuesday

From the Charlotte Observer
-Wells Fargo drives up tournament profile
-Tiger Woods won't play in Charlotte next week
-Hurney on top pick, Smith future and Armanti Edwards
-New 49ers coach is ready for challenge

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-C.J. Leslie stays with Pack
-UNC-CH carrier game will be tough ticket
-Josh Adams hopes to score with NFL
-Somoano takes UNC-CH soccer post
-NCAA alleges that Tressel lied

NCAA panel members attended bowl-sponsored retreat
Durham Herald-Sun

C.J. Leslie's decision to stay at N.C. State a wise choice
Fayetteville Observer

Virginia Tech's Tariq Edwards seizes his opportunity
Roanoke Times

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Spurrier�s contract needs no bonuses
-Bowers taking a tumble

South Carolina baseball- Injuries plague Gamecocks' outfield
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

NASCAR at Richmond- Five storylines and five drivers to watch
Hampton Roads Daily Press

April 25, 2011

Emanuel's Gem Gives Carolina 8-1 Win Over Miami
  Up next for the Tar Heels is a trip to Greenville, NC to take on East Carolina
TarHeelBlue.com

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Defense the primary issue as Va. Tech closes spring practice
-Davis, Thomas lead confident Hokies passing game
-Teel Time- Thomas, Bonner, Coale among Hokies' spring-game standouts
-Sunday's local roundup- U.Va. baseball first in Div. I to 40 wins; U.Va. men take ACC tennis title; W&M women earn 21st CAA tennis championship in 26 seasons; and more

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Out of this world- Wild finish at Heritage
-Walker sparkles at plate; USC overcomes injuries
-Tigers find starter, closer in series win over Wake
-Cougs rally for five in ninth

Redskins' draft needs are deep and wide
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Losing NASCAR race would cost region millions
Richmond Times Dispatch

April 24, 2011

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-�Redneck� Gainey climbs into contention at Heritage
-Keeping A Cool Hand
-Three-run sixth lifts Bulldogs
-Clemson's Leone masterful in beating Wake Forest

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pack's Wilson now focused on the diamond
-Finding 'fun' after college

From the Charlotte Observer
-Newton- A polarizing past, intriguing future
-Mr. Basketball Whisnant put in work on jump shot

Fall will be season of change for Hokies
Richmond Times Dispatch

College Baseball Roundup-WSSU wins CIAA tournament
Winston Salem Journal

UNCW Notebook - Baseball team pads CAA lead in sweep
Wilmington Star-News

April 23, 2011

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers not getting calls for No. 1 draft pick
-No kick in draft for Panthers
-Festivities highlight stadium groundbreaking
-49ers fall to Fordham
-New bats bigger hits with scouts
-An ACC mulligan for Larranaga
-Briefs- Stewart transfers from Wake to Southern Cal

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wolfpack coach has reasons to win
-LSU coach's sister dies in car accident in La
-Arkansas St coach building on 'Blind Side' fame
-Gibbons' tournament must find some new venues in a hurry

ACC Insider - For better or worse, Wolfpack moving forward with Glennon
Wilmington Star-News

Spring Football Report: North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Fayetteville Observer

Franklin not rushing Vandy decisions
Chattanooga Times Free Press

Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas is working the bugs out this spring
Roanoke Times

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Among the Hokies, there's no doubting Thomas
-College baseball- ODU falls as George Mason rallies in 7th

Journell's journey to Tech has been a kick
Richmond Times Dispatch

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Wilson, Shane Beamer getting used to new roles at Virginia Tech
-Larranaga brings rare Final Four pedigree to Miami

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Roth, Walker shine as Gamecocks roll
-Clemson's Leone masterful in beating Wake Forest

Area briefs- Guilford's bus burns before loss
Greensboro News & Record

April 22, 2011

Hokies' Hite adjusts, happily, to life without coaching
Richmond Times Dispatch

Virginia Tech's Jarell Eddie ordered to perform 100 hours of community service
Roanoke Times

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Spring football's hope extends to players from Hampton Roads
-Report- George Mason's Larranaga undecided on whether to take Miami's offer

From the Charlotte Observer
-Yow- Pack needs more funding
-Defensive coordinator eager to help build program from scratch
  Tall named 49ers' defensive coordinator
-Charlotte bowl now prime-time event
-ACC quarterbacks are mostly an unproven lot

Utah AG still pursuing BCS antitrust lawsuit
Houston Chronicle

K.J.'s choice, Big East expansion, grazing sheep
Charleston (WV) Gazette

New look in the batter's box puts UNCW's Cain on a torrid pace
Wilmington Star-News

Duke's Cutcliffe sees light at end of tunnel
Winston Salem Journal

April 21, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke player arrested
-Shaw aides suspended
-Woody Durham- 'It was time' to step down
-Georgia guard keeps Pack commitment
-To catch the eyes of the Hurricanes

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-No summer vacation for Clemson Tigers
-Cougs assistant baseball coach Matt Heath banned 2 more games
-College of Charleston 10, USC Upstate 6 (Baseball)
-Clemson 5, Georgia 2 (Baseball)
-Coastal Carolina 7, The Citadel 4 (Baseball)
-Cougars set to join UConn in Bahamas

N.C. State stops losing skid against UNCW with authority
Wilmington Star-News

Virginia Tech tight ends slow to get targeted in offense
Roanoke Times

April 20, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-'Voice of the Tar Heels' signs off
-NHL makes new deal with NBC, Versus

From the Charlotte Observer
-NFL schedule deals Rivera a tough hand
-What would it take to make Paul a Bobcat?
-Never on Sunday- Slive speaks out about oversigning, ethics and controlling agents
-Friday sold out at Quail; Cabrera, Fowler commit
-5 new names join list up for Hall induction

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-USC's Mangus- Garcia's status remains up in air
-USC pulls away with four runs in seventh to beat Cougars
-Ray Tanner, Les Robinson to be honored

Post and Courier reporter Travis Haney tells emotional tale in 'Gamecock Glory'
The Gamecock

Tech's Rivers trying to return to form
Richmond Times Dispatch

Cavaliers christen new Radford baseball stadium with rout
Roanoke Times

From the Greensboro News-Record
-Former UVa star will succeed Agee at UNCG
-A&T will lose baseball coach at season's end

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Spring Football Report- Duke
-Source- UMass to join MAC for football

WVU football- Holgorsen looks for new attitude from Mountaineers
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

No-beer zones at WVU?
Charleston (WV) Gazette

April 19, 2011

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Huguely indicted on first-degree, felony murder charges
  Grand jury indicts ex-UVa lacrosse player in death
-Tyrod Taylor ideal subject for ESPN's 'Three for the Show'

Virginia Tech receiver Danny Coale gets a kick out of punting
Roanoke Times

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Notre Dame- No one to blame in student's death
-Duke lacrosse accuser indicted on murder charge

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Redemption game for Cougs vs. Gamecocks
-Tanner- No rush for USC to hold No. 1 spot

From the Charlotte Observer
-Barnes' return makes Heels a No. 1 favorite
-Could the Panthers trade top pick?
-49ers land point guard
-3 charged in UGA football locker room thefts
-Restrictor-plate racing now a tag-team match

Tar Heels score another offseason win
Raleigh News & Observer

Grobe pleased with changes to staff
Winston Salem Journal

Slive- Pearl's firing was difficult to watch
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

April 18, 2011

CNU basketball player Brian Herrmann killed in car accident
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Wolfpack sweeps Heels for first time since '97
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Gamecocks back on top- USC may be poll�s new No. 1 after taking 2 of 3 from Vandy
-College of Charleston 4, Elon 1

UNCW baseball team moves into first place with sweep
Wilmington Star-News

No. 11 Florida State rallies past Hokies
Roanoke Times

Johnson wins race by just a whisker
Winston Salem Journal

Winthrop superfan escorted to altar by mascot
Charlotte Observer

At spring's conclusion, still many questions about Tigers' offense
Anderson Independent

April 17, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wolfpack's Mike Glennon steps in for departed Russell Wilson
-Harris shines in Wake scrimmage
-Owner goes to bat 21 seasons for Mudcats
-Newman eyes new Talladega ending

Wolfpack takes second game from Heels
Greensboro News & Record

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Defense shines at Wake Forest's spring game
-College Football Roundup- N.C. State, ECU try new looks in spring games

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Breaking News - Standout South Brunswick athlete Hankins shot to death
-Seahawks put it all together to cruise past William & Mary

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Painful Loss- Vanderbilt tops Gamecocks; Matthews injured
-Board approves raise for Spurrier
-Clemson sweeps Eagles

NCAA�s new bat rules a boost to baseball purists
Columbia (SC) State

Virginia Tech's Barquell Rivers winding his way back
Roanoke Times

From the Charlotte Observer
-McAdoo helps East get the best of West
-Stephen Silas- Rising son
-Bring back the packs, Junior says

April 16, 2011

Questions linger on future for Villanova
American Chronicle

Four Years Past, Four Years Never Forgotten
Gobbler Country

Virginia Tech launches air offensive in scrimmage
Roanoke Times

WVU football- Luck says selling beer will improve stadium behavior
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Seahawks win series opener vs. William & Mary
Wilmington Star-News

Wake Forest spring game set for today
Winston Salem Journal

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pack's Palmer ready to catch on as a top receiver
-N.C. State grants release to Uchebo
-Canes' Justin Faulk, N.C. State's Ted Brown share link
-Russell Wilson not on Pack's radar

From the Charlotte Observer
-Day 2 of NFL mediation ends; talks resume Tuesday
-Bobcats pick acquired in Wallace trade is No. 19
-McAdoo, Hairston offer a peek at UNC-CH's future
-Jordan Brand Classic Rosters
-Talladega- Can Kenseth ride momentum?

April 15, 2011

Committee meets once again
   Recommendation to the ASU Board of Trustees by June
Watauga Democrat

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-USC looks ahead with spring practice finished
-Top-ranked Vanderbilt pays visit to Gamecocks
-Clemson Facilities get committee approval

Weekend Preview
Baseball America

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Brooks and DeChristopher are the grand old men on Virginia Tech's line
-ACC's non-conference football schedule tougher than SEC's

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-CH, NC State start series today
-Pack's Cole shifts position
-Duke signee Austin ready to go
-Hubert commits to Tar Heels

From the Charlotte Observer
-Analyst- UNC-CH's Austin has character issues
-Jackson- Brown�s attitude lost team

From the Richmond Times Dispatch
-U.Va. baseball is off to hottest start ever
-Virginia Tech notes- Hopkins brothers impressing
-Youth sues Greenberg, Tech
-Legal troubles for UR football
-Tribe football has lofty expectations

WVU could make $1.2M a season on beer sales
Charleston (WV) Gazette

League-leading Elon faces early favorite Cougars in big series
Burlington Times News

Can UNCW baseball keep up its hot streak?
Wilmington Star-News

More college football spring games airing on TV
Columbia (SC) State (AP)

Spring 2011 - Ranking The ACC Coaches
College Football News

April 14, 2011

Big East doesn't need 10th team
Washington (PA) Times Herald

UNCW baseball team routs N.C. State
Wilmington Star-News

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Q&A- Tom O'Brien
-Time to reload for the Blue Devils

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Meet the Wolfpack
-UNC-CH's Houston fractures scapula

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bobcats shut down Hawks to close on a positive note
-Committed to team- You bet. Cheap- NO
-Michael Jordan on Charlie Sheen
-Trading No. 1 pick unlikely for Panthers, some say
-Smith to attend NFL mediation session

From the Greensboro News-Record
-Elon lands game with UNC-CH in '12
-Area briefs- Athletics directors honor Swofford

Bucs finally snap long losing streak to Cougars
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Williams' charges detailed
Columbia (SC) State

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Can 'Eternal optimist' London pull off another reversal
-Virginia heads 4 ACC teams ranked in national baseball polls

From the Roanoke Times
-Tyrod Taylor getting screen time aplenty
-David Wilson to miss Virginia Tech's Maroon-White game

April 13, 2011

Big East dealing with growing pains
Boston Globe

Villanova in need of a stadium
Charleston (WV) Gazette

New coach, backs aim to keep Hokies running
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Virginia Tech kicker Cody Journell ready for his shot at No. 1
Roanoke Times

UNC-CH's Houston anxious to grind out yardage
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Stunner at The Joe- Bulldogs pull off upset of third-ranked Gamecocks
-Tanner says champs are underdogs
-USC's DeAngelo Smith shines
-With new quarterback and offensive coordinator, Tigers will lean on ground game

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Q&A with N.C. State AD Debbie Yow
-A look at N.C. State men's basketball 2011-12
-Spartans, Tar Heels commit to carrier game
-Donovan- Pitino's son leaves Gators for Louisville
-College football recruiting- UNC-CH lands lineman JJ Patterson from Roanoke Rapids

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-NCSU's Greene will sit until the fall
-Meineke drops N.C. bowl
-Canes head to Worlds
-Amaker rejects Miami

NCAA's greatest threat returns this week- Point shaving
Birmingham News

Pitcher's complete game helps UNCW baseball team top Campbell
Wilmington Star-News

From the Richmond Times Dispatch
-At Miami, Teague validated VCU role
-UR continues roll with win over VCU
-At Virginia, expectations similar yet quite different

CAA goes to an unbalanced football schedule
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Paul discusses Jordan, Bobcats
Winston Salem Journal

From the Charlotte Observer
-How about those panthers, bobcats?
-Silas seems to find the best in Brown
-CP3 and MJ? Now that would be a pair
-Panthers' preseason schedule released
-Lutz, Aston in new jobs

At Augusta, golf comes first
Columbia (SC) State

April 12, 2011

Tar Heels No. 6; Rice, Southern Miss keep C-USA in rankings
Bonesville.net

Villanova Football & The Big East Expansion: Plenty Of Blame To Go Around
thenovablog.com

From the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Villanova puts off vote for Big East football entry
-WVU's Luck working on policy changes at football games

Spurrier, AD Hyman Drop Ball With Stephen Garcia
Lost Lettermen

Football secondary in Garcia issue
Columbia (SC) State

Meineke agrees to serve as Texas Bowl title sponsor
Houston Chronicle

From the Charlotte Observer
-Fadeaway shot gives Bobcats victory
-Newton is a risk, but he's worth it at No.1

Canes' rookie season left mark on many
Raleigh News & Observer

Financial issues dominate meeting of N.C. athletic directors
Wilmington Star-News

Pack caravan caters to fans
Fayetteville Observer

Bulldogs battered as Gamecocks roll in
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

April 11, 2011

Villanova postpones vote on Big East football
Philadelphia Inquirer

Villanova's ready, willing and waiting to make football leap
Delaware County (PA) Daily Times

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-CH baseball takes series at Florida St
-Canes could face changes
-Wake expects help from its veterans

Mountains Defeat Beaches in Third Annual Mountains vs. Beaches Meet
ASU Appalachian Mountaineers

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Masterful Ending- Schwartzel rises to top in thrilling Sunday finish
-Wozniacki captures her third title of the year, first in Charleston in three tries
-Terps deal Tigers bad loss

From the Charlotte Observer
-Woods wins fans, not show
-A whole lot of giving going on

The Architect- leaving a legacy at UNCG
Greensboro News-Record

Some players want to show they can keep their heads while turning scouts' heads at PIT
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Florida basketball players charged with burglary
-UConn's Calhoun waiting to decide on retirement

April 10, 2011

Luck's beer plan best move for WVU
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

From the Spartanburg Herald Journal
-Garcia's future the hot topic at USC's spring game
-USC football notebook- WR Smith scores three touchdowns
-Quarterbacks inconsistent in Clemson's spring game
-Clemson football notebook- Freshman Crawford makes impact
-Area college baseball- Koumas, USC sweep Vols

From the Winston Salem Journal
-College Baseball Roundup- UNC-CH's win evens series with FSU
-College Football Roundup- WSSU ends drills with spring game

Renner �a little fired up� in Tar Heels' final workout
Durham Herald-Sun

Sampson deserved better from Hall voters
Staunton News Leader

From the Charlotte Observer
-McIlroy breezes on a muggy day as Woods falters
-Victory drought ends at Texas for Kenseth, the 17 team
-What should the Bobcats do now?

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes fade in finish
-Gottfried back in the game
-Renner highlights UNC-CH scrimmage
-Wolfpack a work in progress

Men's Track and Field Posts Decisive Performances at Mountains vs. Beaches Meet
ASU Appalachian Mountaineers

JJ Patterson heading to UNC-Chapel Hill
Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald

Adams talks Irish
  Adams fit the bill as his father, Stefon Adams, played for the Raiders, Browns and Dolphins during his NFL career after attending East Carolina.
scout.com (subscription)

April 9, 2011

NCAA cracks down on ... Rivals.com?
Birmingham News

Will Garcia start the Gamecocks opener?
rivals.com

Young quarterbacks will get a long look today at possibly replacing Garcia
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Former Bassett standout Andrew Miller is the center of attention at Virginia Tech
Roanoke Times

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Harrick lends ear to Gottfried
-Lutz joins Pack basketball staff
-Tar Heels' tailbacks need work
-St. John's coach Lavin has cancer
-Canes' goal still in reach
-McIlroy retains Masters lead
-NASCAR offers college contest
-Universities pay later, save now with new upgrade deals

College football recruiting- Locals leave good impression at combine
Fayetteville Observer

From the Wilmington Star-News
-As weather gets hotter, so does UNCW golfer Brock
-UNCW baseball team crushed by Blue Hens

Earnhardt Jr.- Live and learn
Charlotte Observer

Broadway- A&T still comes up a bit short
Durham Herald-Sun

Second shutout clinches series for Gamecocks
Columbia (SC) State

COLLEGE BASEBALL- Mississippi State stuns No. 4 Florida
Biloxi Sun Herald

April 8, 2011

Spurrier's gain will likely go through more Garcia pain
CBSSports.com

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Audible makes the USC football team better off
-Aldrich not big surprise for College of Charleston

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Cole a force for Canes
-Yow's legacy tied to Pack's Gottfried
-McIlroy roars at Masters
-Pendulum swings back to Tar Heels
-Pack's Greene getting details down

Hill again makes pitch with UNCW
Wilmington Star-News

ODU balks at extending contract of basketball coach Wendy Larry
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

April 7, 2011

From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-USC suspends senior QB Stephen Garcia indefinitely
-USC coach Tanner unsure of Bradley's status
-Clemson's Byrd soaking in 1st Masters without his dad

Garcia suspended indefinitely
Columbia (SC) State

Columbia Crackdown- Will Garcia's Suspension Cost the Gamecocks in SEC Race?
Bleacher Report

Two Ways To Win
Baseball America

Early Top 25
ESPN (blog)

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Win keeps Canes' playoff hopes alive
-Pack's Gottfried knows rivalries
-Gottfried hires Early
-Mudcats sense a special season
-Bulls eye another playoff run
-Young guard ready to take on Augusta
-Not all trout fishing requires a trip to the wilderness

From the Charlotte Observer
-Augusta National- A place where magic is real
-Onus is on Pack players
-Irving goes pro; Henson, Zeller stay
-Loss makes it official, no playoffs here
-49ers women's coach Karen Aston resigns
-Titans, USC settle over Kiffin's hiring of coach
-Boy returns Super Bowl ring to 'The Fridge'
-Judge needs time to rule on NFL lockout

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Wolfpack players cautiously optimistic
-Yow let feud get under her skin
-Southern dismisses AD LaFleur after arrest

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Virginia Tech's Gayle learning from past Hokie greats
-Tech holds its first mini-scrimmage; Curt Newsome getting a look at OL depth
-ACC All Access- The aftermath of a brutal season-ending defeat for Virginia Tech
-Virginia Tech's Bud Foster discusses a few position changes heading into spring football practice
-Virginia Tech's depth chart heading into spring football practice
-LB Lyndell Gibson, WR Austin Fuller and CB Jacob Sykes all transferring out of Virginia Tech

Bernard waits for chance with Heels
Durham Herald-Sun

In spite of struggles, 'Hawks can lead CAA
Wilmington Star-News

April 6, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-N.C. State turns to former Alabama coach
-Gottfried's Wolfpack likely to pick up tempo
-Hope springs for Pack-Yow, Williams spar again
Yow says Gary Williams tried to sabotage coaching search
-UNC-Chapel Hill trio to decide soon
-Gleason honored by Canes
-College baseball reconsiders murky rule on agents

Gottfried Named Men's Basketball Coach
gopack.com

From the Fayetteville Observer
-N.C. State turns to Mark Gottfried
-New Wolfpack coach tempers enthusiasm with reality

Gregg Doyel and Debbie Yow savage Gary Williams
Washington Post

Odd N.C. State coaching search comes to odd end
Greensboro News-Record

From the Charlotte Observer
-What is Pack doing?
-49ers give good accounting in loss
-Pack's Lucas to miss the rest of spring
-Johnson apologizes for criticizing NASCAR
-Mickelson to Panthers- Draft defense first
-The Masters Digest
-Woods in supporting cast
-Bobcats fall into familiar losing mode

From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-Mickelson the man to beat at Augusta National this week
-USC baseball team wallops USC Upstate, 18-2

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Gamecocks' Jeep shifting gears this spring
-2010 USC champions could get license plate
-Clemson 5, Coastal Carolina 4 (10)
-Freshman QB Stoudt following familiar footsteps

UNCW Notebook - Baseball team dominates Campbell
Wilmington Star-News

Swab a big part of Cavs' success
Winston Salem Journal

VCU finishes season ranked No. 6; Richmond No. 21
Richmond Times Dispatch

Virginia Tech's Gayle learning from greats
Hampton Roads Daily Press

A&M women top Notre Dame 76-70 to win NCAA title
Houston Chronicle

April 5, 2011

From the Houston Chronicle
-A breed apart- UConn Huskies win it all
-UConn freshman guard Lamb shines in spotlight
-Butler's frigid shooting contributes to forgettable night
-For Butler fans, Final Four was twice as nice
-Basketball fans come early, in droves for title game
-A&M women, Notre Dame collide for national title tonight

Connecticut locks down Butler to capture third national title
USA Today

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pack still prowling for coach
-Hurricanes left looking for help

From the Richmond Times Dispatch
-Smart staying at VCU; agrees to new contract
-Princeton coach leaves for Fairfield

From the Wichita Eagle
-Marshall will stay at WSU
-Marshall finds grass isn't always greener
-WSU's Gregg Marshall- 'It wasn't time to leave'

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Shaka Smart, Brad Stevens and Chris Mooney wise to be picky
-Shaka Stays Put- Smart to Sign 8-year Contract at VCU

Jilted Wolfpack still hunting for coach
Fayetteville Observer

Shaka Smart says no to the Wolfpack
Wilmington Star-News

Wolfpack's football event overshadowed
Greensboro News-Record

From the Charlotte Observer
-Yow's email updates Pack fans on coaching search
-Ex-Wake Forest LB joins 49ers staff
-49ers get shot at Class AAA Knights
-CIAA tournament draws record crowd to city
-Lockout could cost Charlotte more than $100M
-For Earnhardt, closing out a win can't be easy

Quinn, Williams withdraw motion over UNC-CH records
Durham Herald-Sun

Wolfpack adjust to change at quarterback
Winston Salem Journal

From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-Stoudt takes lead in battle to be Clemson's No. 2 QB
-Clemson's Parker ready to play for Single-A Asheville

Gamecocks hold steady in baseball polls
Columbia (SC) State

Two key storylines at Masters
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

April 4, 2011

From the Houston Chronicle
-NCAA title game offers players shot at defining moment
-Butler's Stevens fine with underdog role
-Butler's fight for national recognition goes slowly
-UConn freshmen learn stardom can wait as Walker leads

Punishment doesn�t fit the crime for UConn
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Butler playing for much more than just itself
-UConn's Calhoun fears VCU, Butler will create unrealistic expectations

From USA Today
-Who has the edge when Butler, UConn play for national title?
-Matt Howard's 'inspiring' play has Butler back in the title mix
-UConn's Jeremy Lamb emerges at the right time for title charge
-For CBS, the three-man booth works
-Notre Dame stuns first-seeded UConn at women's Final Four

This might be just the beginning of NCAA March Madness parity
Charleston Daily Mail

Will Rams' future include another Final Four?
Richmond Times Dispatch

From the Birmingham News
-College athletes' rights- Who fights for the college athlete?
-College athletes' rights- Why don't athletes strike back at NCAA system?

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes let playoff chance slip away
-Sabres stall Canes
-David vs. David in NCAA title fight
-Dayton hire has NCSU ties

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Koumas delivers sweep after being hospitalized
-Tar Heels deny Tigers

From the Hampton Roads Virginian Pilot
-U.Va. baseball team completes 3-game sweep of Tech
-College baseball- Monarchs win series at VCU

From the Charlotte Observer
-Harvick makes move late, wins again
-Bobcats waste chance to gain ground
-49ers complete sweep of Xavier
-AP Source- Haith expected to leave for Missouri
-It's official- Texas unveils 'Longhorn Network'

Offense rules the day at South Carolina's scrimmage
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Madden puts concussions in new light in video game
Wilmington Star-News

April 3, 2011

From the Houston Chronicle
-Dogs have their day
-Butler beats VCU 70-62 to return to national title game
-Solomon- VCU gets flattened by Butler's Mack truck
-Butler's Howard remains calm under pressure
-UConn edges Kentucky to reach championship game
-UConn's Calhoun probably didn't expect this
-UConn clamps down on Kentucky's offense early, late

From the Richmond Times Dispatch
-Rams' season ends with frustrating loss to Butler
-Sting will wear off, but pride will remain
-Three-point shooting isn't enough for victory
-VCU fans in Houston experience the agony of defeat

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Shaka Smart sounds like he plans on returning to VCU
-Loss to Butler stings, but VCU run is still incredible
-Butler beats VCU 70-62 in NCAA semifinals
-For VCU, disappointing loss does not spoil magical run
-Mayhem on Broad Street Following VCU's Final Four Loss
-Butler defense smothers VCU's 3-point shooters

CAA reaps windfall
   The CAA�s share of 2011 tournament revenue is about $12.9 million, payable over six years.
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Roanoke Times
-David Wilson dashes to the top of Virginia Tech's running back chart
-QB position still cloudy after Virginia''s spring game

UNC-Wilmington baseball team using 7-day layoff to regroup
Wilmington Star-News

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes blow by Islanders
-Take back what's ours, Canes fans
-A hot coach is not always a good hire
-Small-budget teams tangle with Goliaths
-Veterans shine in Wolfpack scrimmage
-Kruger takes Oklahoma job

Courtship over: Wojo's not into Dayton
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Charlotte Observer
-Newton- Fact or fiction
-Newton has city talking
-Davis wants to test market, stay put
-A hobbled Jackson won't help Bobcats
-Q&A with N.C. State coach Tom O'Brien

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Support for Garcia starts with Spurrier
-Boyd steps up for Tigers

Heels clinch series with 9-5 win over Tigers
Anderson Independent

Guessing game today at Martinsville
Greensboro News-Record

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Wrestlemania picks and musings
-Morales powers USC- Three doubles help No. 3 Gamecocks rally past Kentucky

Wolfpack rallies by Deacons
Winston Salem Journal

April 2, 2011

Finally, it's the Final Four
Houston Chronicle

From the Richmond Times Dispatch
-VCU ready for the big stage tonight vs. Butler
-Shaka Mania for Rams' coach
-Smart, Stevens are proof people are best resources
-Keys for VCU, Butler
-Calhoun, Calipari renew rivalry

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Skeen saw potential in Rams
-VCU coach Shaka Smart is star of NCAA tournament
-Vitale to autograph, auction VCU's "Eat Crow" banner
-CAA, Horizon leaders never envisioned VCU-Butler Final Four collision
-VCU, Butler bring welcome diversity to basketball's big stage

Report: Wojo on Dayton's coach list
Durham Herald-Sun

ACC Insider - Wolpack coaching search
Wilmington Star-News

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wichita State's Marshall mum on open jobs
-Final Four contrasts the coaches
-Skins & Finns a hit for the Hurricanes