May 31, 2011

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Bucs get another bite at Charlottesville apple
BVL Audio: Godwin Sizes Up Charlottesville Regional
-BVL: Complete Field of 64: NCAA Regional Brackets
-BVL: Rankings: ECU Climbs in Baseball America Poll

From ecupirates.com
-Baseball Headed To Charlottesville Regional
-Charlottesville Regional Tickets Are Now On Sale

Pirates heading to Virginia for regional
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirates to play in Charlottesville Regional
Kinston Free Press

ECU headed to Charlottesville, NCAA Tournament this weekend
WNCT

Lebo says he's "happy" at ECU
Fayetteville Observer

May 30, 2011
Loomis Day
Memorial Day (Observed)

Pirates to learn regional fate today
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirate Duo Named To All-Tournament Team
ecupirates.com

May 29, 2011

From ecupirates.com
-Pirate Duo Named To All-Tournament Team
-4x400 Women Book Trip To Nationals

BRIEF- Tobs add three pitchers to 2011 staff
American Chronicle

Injury doesn't keep Hefkin off stand
Centre Daily Times

May 28, 2011
International Jazz Day
Julia Pierpont Day
Slugs Return from Capistrano Day

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 4, Southern Miss 0
-BVL: Conference USA Baseball Tournament Scoreboard
WTIB Audio: TOT (Winslow's)

From ecupirates.com
-Maness Tosses Gem In Shutout Against USM, 4-0
-Goggins Headed To NCAA Outdoor Nationals

Pirates blank Southern Miss
Greenville Daily Reflector

Maness' 3-hitter hurts USM's shot at being host
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Former Pinecrest star Maness pitches three-hit shutout for ECU
Fayetteville Observer

East Carolina downs Southern Miss, 4-0
WRAL

Eagles miss out on title game
Biloxi Sun Herald

Going clubbin�
Washington Daily News

Roller helps R'Dogs snap 5-game skid
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

East Carolina's Jeff Lebo rejects Penn State interest
SportingNews.com

Blackbeard's anchor returns from the depths
WWAY NewsChannel 3

May 27, 2011
National Wig Out Day
Anniversary - Cellophane Tape

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: Pirates have run gamut of emotions
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 4, Tulane 2 (11)
-BVL: Conference USA Baseball Tournament Scoreboard
WTIB Audio: Talk of the Town

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Tops Tulane In 11 Innings, 4-2
-Coach Jeff Lebo Addresses Coaching Vacancies
   Coach Lebo confirmed Thursday that he hasn't been contacted about coaching vacancies at any other institutions.
-Goggins Advances At NCAA East Regional

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates pull out win
-ECU's Lebo- No contact from other institutions
-ECU in an exclusive club

ECU�s Lebo not interviewing
Kinston Free Press

Lebo says he's not going anywhere
WNCT

Pirates beat Wave, have Maness ready for today
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
Tulane baseball loses 4-2 to East Carolina in 11 innings- video
-Lack of clutch hitting again costly for Tulane in C-USA Tournament loss

Baseball Drops Heartbreaker to East Carolina
tulanegreenwave.com

Nittany Lions face limited options in coaching search
   Lebo and anybody like Lebo is the wrong answer.
CBSSports.com

May 26, 2011

From ecupirates.com
-Baseball Gameday Central
-Houston Rallies To Defeat ECU, 8-5

From the Houston Chronicle
-UH rides five-run ninth inning to win over ECU
-Turning the tables on ECU

Cougars Score Five In Ninth Inning To Defeat ECU, 8-5, In C-USA Championship Opener
uhcougars.com

Pirates Fall in Conference USA Tournament Opener
WNCT

Throwing bullets
New Bern Sun Journal

East Carolina remains option for Big East expansion
Louisville Cards Game

Army, Navy might hold key to Big East football expansion
CBSSports.com 

Penn St. hires Fogler help with coaching search
  According to multiple sources, Penn State will consider East Carolina coach Jeff Lebo, who is from Carlisle, Pa... sources expect Lebo to be atop the list based on his connections to the area, his reputation as above reproach and the ties to Fogler.
ESPN

Katz- Penn State Will Consider Jeff Lebo
Black Shoe Diaries

Jeff Lebo Could Replace Ed DeChellis as Penn State Head Coach
Busting Brackets

May 25, 2011
National Missing Children's Day
National Senior Health and Fitness Day
National Tap Dance Day
Towel Day

From ecupirates.com
-Baseball Gameday Central
  No. 25 East Carolina (37-18) opens up the 2011 Conference USA Championships at 5 p.m. ET against Houston
-Live Chat: ECU vs. Houston (5/25)
-Eight Pirates Earn All C-USA Honors

ECU opens C-USA tourney today
Jacksonville Daily News

ECU readying for Conference USA Tournament
WNCT

From the New Bern Sun Journal
-Armstrong gets the start
-ECU�s Maness named All-C-USA

Pirates aim for tourney crown
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

Kyle on a roll
Richmond County Daily Journal

CFL Hall of Famer Williams lost entire family to MS
Montreal Gazette

Field of Dreamers
College Baseball Insider

Offer #2 For Boiling Springs OL Eddie Gordon
  "I got offered by East Carolina," Gordon messaged SCPrepNation. The offer from the Pirates gives Gordon two offers with his first offer coming from North Carolina State.
scout.com (sub req'd)

Senior leaves his mark behind for Ragin' Bulls
Charlotte Observer

Talented bloodlines to be displayed in Draft
MLB.com

May 24, 2011
Brother's Day
Hug Your Cat Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Hosting snub fueled Lady Pirates
-BVL: Rankings: Pirates on the move; Gamecocks vault to #1
WTIB Audio: TOT (Greenville City Council Topics)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Receives Sizeable Gift From Metrics, Inc
-ECU Ranked No. 25 In BA And NCBWA Polls
-Homan Named To C-USA All-Academic Team

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU receives $250000 gift for project
-Pirates look to continue hot streak (sub req'd)

2011 Class Brings Help On Special Teams
DallasCowboys.com

College Top 25 rankings
Baseball America

May 23, 2011
Lucky Penny Day
International World Turtle Day

From Bonesville.net
-BVL: Baylor nips Lady Pirates for regional title
-BVL: Conference USA Baseball Tournament Schedule

From ecupirates.com
-Baylor Eliminates ECU 1-0
-East Carolina Baseball Notebook (Weekly Recap)
-Reinheimer Named C-USA Hitter-of-the-Week

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates� run ends in regional final
-Editorial- ECU handles NCAA violations well

ECU's softball chase over
Raleigh News & Observer

Grand Canion; Softball Takes Regional Title
baylorbears.com

Texas Tech softball defeated; Baylor, A&M head for super regionals
Dallas Morning News

Many questions looming as Big East ponders expansion
cbssports.com

Holtz pushes for 12-team Big East football league
Louisville Courier-Journal (blog)

May 22, 2011
Lag B'Omer (Jewish)
National Maritime Day

From Bonesville.net
-Lady Pirates advance to regional final
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 7, Tulane 6 (11 innings)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Earn No. 3 Seed For C-USA Championship
-Pirates Push Past Maryland, Into Regional Final
-ECU Falls To Baylor 2-0
-ECU Wins Thriller In Series Sweep, 7-6 (11 Inn.)
-ECU Finishes Ninth At NCAA Regional

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates sweep Green Wave
-East Carolina reaches regional final
-ROUNDUP- ECU track sends 15 to regional

Extra Inning Heartbreaker Ends Regular Season
tulanegreenwave.com

East Carolina sweeps series with Tulane by winning 7-6 in 11th inning
New Orleans Times Picayune

Maryland Edged By ECU, 2-0 Terps finish year with most wins since 1999
umterps.com

NCAA softball- Baylor, A&M move closer to winning regionals; UT ousted
Dallas Morning News

Roller Picking His Game Up
scout.com (sub req'd)

Skip Holtz stumps for 12-team Big East, ECU's inclusion
CollegeFootballTalk - NBC Sports (blog)

May 21, 2011
Judgment Day
Armed Forces Day
Gemini Begins
"I Need a Patch for That" Day
Lag B'Omer (begins at sundown - Jewish)
National Waitstaff Day
UN Work Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Anniversary - American Red Cross

From Bonesville.net
-BVL: Lady Pirates Pounce on Maryland
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 6, Tulane 2
WTIB Audio: TOT (Rep Express Remote)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Power Past Maryland 5-1
-ECU Takes On Baylor Saturday
-Pirates Remain In Contention At NCAA Regional
-Baseball Gameday Central
-ECU Claims Series Over Tulane, 6-2

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates thump Terps at regional
-ECU seals third seed in Conference USA
-Wilson, Holtz pay tribute to Roggeman

Pirates Top Tulane
WITN.com

From WNCT.com
-Live Interview- Skip Holtz talks about tournament that honors former ECU coach
-Tournament to honor former ECU coach will get some special guests
-Groundbreaking held for new Drew Steele center

Terps Fall to ECU, 5-1
umterps.com

Tulane baseball team loses regular-season's last series
New Orleans Times Picayune

Canion's 15 K'S Lead Softball To 4-0 Win
  The shutout was the 12th of the season for Baylor, who will now face East Carolina on Saturday
Baylorbears.com

I asked for your votes on Big East expansion, and boy did you ever respond
ESPN.com

May 20, 2011
Eliza Doolittle Day
International Virtual Assistants Day
National Bike to Work Day
National Defense Transportation Day
Weights and Measures Day

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: Pirates get bill from NCAA for $10 a page
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 5, Tulane 1
-WTIB Audio: TOT (Honoring Soldiers)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Self-Reports, Accepts NCAA Penalties
-Pirates Take Game One From Green Wave, 5-1
-Baseball Gameday Central
-Pirates In Seventh At NCAA Regional
-Track And Field Sends 15 To NCAA Regional
-Stoker Voted Academic All-District
-Paisley Named First Team All-Region
-Pirates Begin Regional With Maryland

East Carolina wins opener 5-1, puts pressure on Tulane baseball team
New Orleans Times Picayune

Terps Face ECU in NCAA Opener
umterps.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-NCAA reprimands ECU athletics
-Former, current Pirates lend support
-Pirate pitchers tame Tulane, 5-1

ECU accepts NCAA penalties
Washington Daily News

ECU put on probation by NCAA
Kinston Free Press

NCAA places ECU Athletics under one year probation
WNCT

All ECU Athletics Placed On NCAA Probation
WITN

NCAA places ECU on probation
Raleigh News & Observer

ECU gets 1-yr probation for self-reported academic violations
WRAL

Baseball Drops Series Opener to East Carolina
tulanegreenwave.com

East Carolina wins opener 5-1, puts pressure on Tulane baseball team
New Orleans Times Picayune

May 19, 2011
Man Ray Day
Anniversary - Boys' Clubs

Tulane baseball vs. East Carolina preview capsule
New Orleans Times Picayune

ECU Set For NCAA Regional Championships
ecupirates.com

Pirates visit Tulane for final C-USA series
Jacksonville Daily News

Pirates open series with Wave tonight
Greenville Daily Reflector

Former Forestview golfer ECU's top golfer entering NCAA regionals
Gaston Gazette

Next Up: Baseball Ends Regular Season With ECU
  Green Wave Look to Grab Fourth Straight Conference USA Series
tulanegreenwave.com

College Football's Lethal Passing Combinations
Bleacher Report

Field of Dreamers
College Baseball Insider

PG 64: Flying down the stretch
perfectgame.org

From the East Carolinian
-Champs again
-Introducing 20 Premiere Pirates
-102nd annual graduation held

From the ESPN (blog)
-Leagues with a chance at multiple bids
-Your vote- Big East expansion candidates
-Fresno State, Navy in non-AQ mailbag

May 18, 2011
International Museum Day
Turn Beauty Inside Out Day
Visit Your Relatives Day

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box Score: Old Dominion 7, East Carolina 4
-WTIB Audio: TOT (Phone Calls)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Drop Home Finale To Monarchs, 7-4
-Macy To Present At 2011 NCAA Clinic
-Softball Honored By NCAA For Academic Work

ODU beats ECU in Pirate's Home Finale
WNCT

Pirates drop home finale
Kinston Free Press

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates drop home finale to ODU
-UHS receives $9 million donation
  $1.5 million to East Carolina University's Brody School of Medicine
-A Chief's goal for students- Beat the EOG
  NFL wide receiver and former East Carolina University player Terrance Copper led students in third through fifth grade in a rally to kick off end-of-grade testing this week.

ECU Dental School Aims To Keep It Local
WITN

Educator Ron Clark speaks of higher expectations at Reno's WIN dinner
Reno Gazette Journal

May 17, 2011
Flower Moon

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Kee's champs primed for College Park
-Bailey: Exceptional Players 'Safe' in the Hands of Pirates
-BVL: Polls: Pirates squeeze into Writers Top 30; UVa alone at #1
WTIB Audio: TOT (Fans for Pitt County)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Back In The Polls at No. 30
-East Carolina Baseball Notebook (Weekly Recap)
-Woods Named C-USA Pitcher-of-the-Week
-Volleyball Unveils 2011 Schedule
-Women's Golf Inks Third Commitment

Region free agents play waiting game as NFL lockout continues
Fayetteville Observer

Who has me intrigued for 2012- Skill Positions
Arrowhead Addict

May 16, 2011
Biographer's Day
Anniversary - Academy Awards
Birthday - Liberace (pianist)

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: Transfers enhance hoops outlook
-BVL: ECU leads C-USA quintet into regionals
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 6, Delaware State 1

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Travel To College Park Regional
-Goggins Crowned C-USA 400-Meter Champion
-ECU Hosts ECBL Game
-Pirates Complete Sweep Of Hornets, 6-1

ECU to face Maryland in NCAA tourney
Greenville Daily Reflector

Softball: Lightning in a bottle
ecuytt.com

Baylor, East Carolina, Lehigh all head to College Park
umterps.com

Softball- Terps Hosting NCAA Regional
Terrapin Trail

May 15, 2011
Lag B'Omer (Jewish)
National Maritime Day

From Bonesville.net
-ECU softball seizes title, NCAA bid
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 7, Delaware State 1

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Repeat As C-USA Champions
-ECU Caps Senior Day With 7-1 Victory
-Butts Wins Another C-USA High Jump Title

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirate pitchers go out in style
-Pirates keep C-USA crown
-Darts & Laurels

ECU Softball & Baseball
WNCT

From the Washington Daily News
-Pirates do it again
-Pirates sting Hornets

Softball Falls in C-USA Championship, 4-1, to East Carolina
Tulsahurricane.com

TU softball loses C-USA final to East Carolina
Tulsa World

May 14, 2011
Jamestown Founding Day
National Train Day
"The Stars and Stripes Forever" Day
Stay Up All Night Night
Underground America Day
Anniversary - Lewis and Clark Expedition

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 24, Delaware State 0
WTIB Audio: TOT (Live at Seahorse)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Go For C-USA Title Saturday
  Freshman Alex Fieldhouse Hits Game-Winning Home Run
-ECU Advances To Championship With 1-0 Win
-Pirates Cruise Past Hornets, 24-0
-Track Excels At C-USA Outdoor Championships

From WNCT
-Pirates Blast Delaware State in Series Opener
-Pirates Blank Top Seed Houston, Advance To C-USA Finals

Softball pitcher Crabtree sets record in UH's loss to ECU
Houston Chronicle

K-Tribe notebook- Ex-ECU star back in CL with Keys
Kinston Free Press

May 13, 2011
Friday the Thirteenth

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Top Tigers 5-1
-ECU Faces Houston In Semifinals

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates hope hot hitting continues
-A winning beginning for Pirates at tourney

Time to say goodbye
Washington Daily News

Pirates Knock Off Memphis in C-USA Softball Tournament
WNCT

Memphis Falls to ECU in C-USA Tournament, 5-1
Memphis Official Athletic Site

In the news- Tigers fall in softball tourney
Memphis Commercial Appeal

CARLTON TUDOR FLASHBACK: ACC missed on ECU
Raleigh News & Observer (2009)

WTIB Audio: TOT (Ron Paul)
Bonesville.net

May 12, 2011
Limerick Day

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 9, Wake Forest 0
WTIB Audio: Talk of the Town

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Shuts Out Wake Forest, 9-0
-Seven Pirates Earn All-C-USA Honors
-Track And Field Set For C-USA Championships
-N.C. Sports Hall Of Fame To Induct Tolley

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates look to repeat as tourney champs
-ECU offense lights out vs. Deacons
-Lebo looks back at first season (sub req'd)

Relaxed Pirates cruise
Raleigh News & Observer

Deacons Fall to East Carolina, 9-0
wakeforestsports.com

From conferenceusa.com
-2011 Softball Championship Ready For Action
-Conference USA Announces Softball All-Conference Awards
  East Carolina's TONI PAISLEY collected her third consecutive C-USA Pitcher of the Year honor

Paisley wins pitcher of the year
Washington Daily News

Tigers have tough opener vs. ECU in C-USA softball tourney
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis takes on ECU in 4/5 Battle to Open C-USA Championship Tournament
Memphis Official Athletic Site

Sports- ECU baseball, softball; Lebo; and PCC baseball
WNCT

Tolley and Parham are Hall of Fame bound
Burlington Times News

Non-AQ Players to Watch
ESPN

RiverDogs Turn Table on Power with 5-Run 4th, hold on for 7-6 win
  Kyle Roller and Kelvin De Leon cracked back-to-back home runs to headline a five-run fourth inning
Live 5 News (Charleston SC)

May 11, 2011
Donate a Day's Wages to Charity Day
Eat What You Want Day
National Nightshift Workers Day
National Receptionists Day
National School Nurse Day
National Third Shift Workers Day

From Bonesville.net
-Batten: Prep star Scarborough keeps his motor running
-Bradsher: More milestones ahead for ECU men's golf
WTIB Audio: TOT: Jeff from Beaver Lake

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Host C-USA Championship
-Paisley Named To C-USA All-Academic Team
-Pirates Add Six Swimmers For 2011-12
-Pirates Announce 2011 Soccer Schedule
-Baseball Gameday Notes

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU takes on Wake Forest in Zebulon tonight
-�Well-rounded� Pirates ready for meet

Pirates Get Set for Zebulon and Wake Forest
WNCT

College Football Recruiting- ECU lands its own version of Nate Irving
Fayetteville Observer

Gurley Emerging as One of NC's Best
  �UNC (Chapel Hill), Duke, NC State, East Carolina, Notre Dame and Auburn have offered me,� he said.
scout.com (sub req'd)

May 10, 2011
Birthday of the Buddha (Buddhist)
Library Legislative Days and Virtual Library Legislative Days
World Lupus Day
Birthday - Fred Astaire (dancer)
Confederate Day (NC, SC)

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Garrard continues to give back
-BVL: College Baseball Polls
WTIB Audio: TOT: Phone Calls

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Men's Golf Receives Bid To NCAA Regional
-East Carolina Baseball Notebook (Weekly Recap)
-Boy's Basketball School Registration Open
-Kristine Mial Joins Women's Hoops For 2011-12

Coach Rock & Taylor Bell
ecuytt.com

Holt delivers for ECU
Washington Daily News

From ESPN.com
-Nonconference foe Hokies should fear most
-Schedule analysis- South Carolina

College Football 2011- 10 Schedules That Are Harder than They Look
Bleacher Report

May 9, 2011
National Train Day
Lost Sock Memorial Day

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 5, Marshall 4
-BVL: Football Recruiting Thumbnail (Dre Scarborough)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Takes Series With Another Comeback, 5-4
  Armstrong Strikes Out Seven In Four Innings of Relief
-Pirates Earn No. 5 Seed For C-USA Tournament
  East Carolina hosts No. 4 Seed Memphis Thursday At 4:30 p.m.
-Pirate Softball Falls To Longwood 3-0

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-A basketball bond
  Jeff Lebo started going to basketball camps before he could even participate in them.
-Pirates strike twice in 9th, claim Marshall series

Sikula Shines but Herd Baseball Falls, 5-4
herdzone.com

Pirates come back to beat MU, 6-5
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

May 8, 2011
Mother's Day
No Socks Day
Stay up All Night
World Red Cross Day
Anniversary - V-E Day
Birthday - President Harry S. Truman (33rd President)

BVL Box Score: Marshall 7, East Carolina 1
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Marshall Takes Game Two, 7-1
-Softball Wins Two Saturday
-Lady Pirates Set For Regular Season Finale
-ECU Finishes 20th At NCAA Central Regional

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Offense fizzles in Pirates' loss to Marshall
-Ballard- Students support each other

Solid Pitching and Homers Help Baseball Defeat ECU, 7-1
herdzone.com

Meeks powers Marshall past ECU, 7-1
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

Roundup- Herd bounces back with 7-1 win over ECU
Charleston (WV) Gazette

A monumental step for West Rowan grad at ECU
Salisbury Post

Which non-Big Six race will be most interesting?
collegefootball.rivals.com

Akeem Richmond will transfer from Rhode Island to East Carolina
Sanford Herald

Coach- Cowboys got a steal in sixth round on receiver
Dallas Morning News

Cowboys rookie wideout is ready to compete
ProFootballTalk

May 7, 2011
Beaufort Scale Day
Free Comic Book Day
Join Hands Day
Letter Carriers "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive
Mother Ocean Day
National Babysitters Day
National Homebrew Day
Spring Astronomy Day
World Fair Trade Day
Birthday - Peter Tchaikovsky (composer)

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 9, Marshall 8 (10 innings)
WTIB Audio: TOT: Boat Show

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Downs Marshall In 10 Innings, 9-8
-Paisley Named Academic All-District
-ECU Ends Regular Season In Virginia

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates capture comeback win
-ECU honors grads, notes years of change
-Mom shares special delivery of degree
-Editorial- House budget harms ECU

East Carolina Defeats Baseball in Extras, 9-8
herdzone.com

Marshall blows big lead in loss to East Carolina
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

Trailing 8-2 in 9th, ECU wins in 9-8 in 10 innings
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Painful loss for Marshall
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

East Carolina Prevails Over Marshall in Extra Innings
HNN Huntingtonnews.net

Bailiff- Cowboys pick Harris a 'special' player
San Antonio Express

May 6, 2011
Joseph Brackett Day
Military Spouse Appreciation Day
National Nurses Day
No Diet Day
No Homework Day
No Pants Day
Birthday - Sigmund Freud (physician)

From ecupirates.com
-Akeem Richmond Transfers To ECU
   Former all-state guard from Sanford returns to his home state
-ECU In 19th After Day One At NCAA Regional
-Martinez Named Second-Team All-Conference

Richmond transferring to East Carolina
Greenville Daily Reflector

WTIB Audio: TOT: Phone Calls
Bonesville.net

Refocused Pirates visit Marshall
Kinston Free Press

Marshall Looks to Right the Ship Against ECU
herdzone.com

Herd, ECU fighting for postseason berths
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Herd to host Pirates
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

May 5, 2011
Cartoonists Day
Cinco de Mayo
National Day of Reason
Totally Chipotle Day

From Bonesville.net
-Football a hot ticket at ECU
WTIB Audio: TOT: Todd Siebles, Kiwanis

Next Level- Maness Pitching Well
Southern Pines Pilot

May 4, 2011
Great American Grump Out
International Respect for Chickens Day
National Day of Prayer
Star Wars Day

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Ready To Participate In Central Regional
-ECU Passes 20,000 In Season Ticket Sales
-Two Pirates Named First-Team All-Conference

ECU season ticket sales surpass 20,000
Greenville Daily Reflector

College Football- Gamecocks to Face Pirates in Charlotte
Bleacher Report

May 3, 2011
National Teachers Day
Childhood Depression Awareness Day
Garden Meditation Day
Lumpy Rug Day
National Specially-abled Pets Day
National Two Different Colored Shoes Day
Paranormal Day
UN World Press Freedom Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Harris pledges allegiance to Cowboys
-BVL: College Baseball Polls

East Carolina Baseball Notebook (Weekly Recap)
ecupirates.com

From the Kinston Free Press
-Pirates remain firmly in postseason picture
-Harris �amazingly excited� about draft

From the Dallas Morning News
-Dwayne Harris- I'll fight to get my spot on the team; I don't want anything given to me
-Cowboys draft depth, special teams help on Day 3

From ESPN.com
-More post-draft observations
   I don�t know how you catch 101 passes as a senior at East Carolina and have bad hands.
-Ruffin McNeill doing well post surgery

From WNCT
-Dwayne Harris drafted to Cowboys
-Pirates Salvage Third Game of Southern Miss Series

May 2, 2011
Melanoma Monday
Robert's Rules Day

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: Decade-old decision haunting ECU
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 7, Southern Miss 6

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Holds On To Take Game Three, 7-6
-Cougars Top Pirates In 10

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU rediscovers its offense
-ECU Notes- Celebration honors achievement

ECU survives late scare, avoids sweep
Kinston Free Press

USM falls at East Carolina
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

USM loses as rally falls short
Hattiesburg American

ECU Lady Pirates Take On Houston For Senior Day
WNCT

Jones says he had a good chance to trade top pick
  The Cowboys like the look of their sixth-round pick, East Carolina receiver Dwayne Harris, on special teams.
Fort Worth Star Telegram

Jason Garrett Introduces All Eight Cowboys Draft Picks
Blogging The Boys (blog)

Character counts for Jason Garrett
ESPN

Schorr is glad to be back
Philadelphia Inquirer

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-CH's prospects still high
  Nationally, the busiest gathering spot for NFL scouts on opening day - Sept. 3 - probably will be Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium, where South Carolina and East Carolina will play.
-Pirates hold off Eagles

May 1, 2011
May Day
Executive Coaching Day
Keep Kids Alive - Drive 25 Day
Law Day USA
Lei Day
Loyalty Day
Mother Goose Day
National Dance Day
National Infertility Survival Day
New Homeowner's Day
School Principal's Day
Stepmothers Day

BVL Box Score: Southern Miss 5, East Carolina 0
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Harris Selected By Cowboys In Sixth Round
-Houston Takes Two From ECU
-Golden Eagles Blank Pirates, 5-0

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pirates' offense sputters
-1961 champions relive NAIA title

From WNCT.com
-ECU v. Southern Miss - Saturday April 30, 2011
-Cowboys get WR Harris in 6th round of draft

From the Washington Daily News
-Eagles blank Pirates
-Harris headed to Dallas

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU drops second straight to USM
-Pirates� Harris selected by Cowboys

Thompson Throws Complete-Game Shutout to Beat ECU
southernmiss.com

From DallasCowboys.com
WR Dwayne Harris Secret Audio
  Owner Jerry Jones calls WR Dewayne Harris from East Carolina to tell him that he is a Cowboy.
WR Dewayne Harris Conference Call

Jason Garrett breaks down Day 3
ESPN (blog)

Streaking Eagles win again behind Thompson
Hattiesburg American

Texas colleges- UH softball sweeps double dip with ECU
Houston Chronicle

May 31, 2011

From the Richmond Times Dispatch
-Cavaliers receive No. 1 seed in NCAA baseball tourney
-U.Va. men claim lacrosse title

Virginia Earns No. 1 National Seed in NCAA Tournament
virginiasports.com

U.Va. top overall seed in NCAA baseball tourney
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot (AP)

Virginia Top Seed For Baseball
ESPN

From Baseball America
-Jumping Johnnies
  Louisiana State's season is over. St. John's still has baseball to play. That may have been the most shocking news when the NCAA announced the Field of 64
-Field of 64

2011 NCAA Baseball Tournament Field Of 64
Baseball360

St. John's Earns NCAA Tournament At-Large Bid; Returns To Charlottesville
RedStormSports.com

Top seed Virginia opens vs. Navy in NCAA baseball
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Navy Earns NCAA Tournament Bid; Will Play in Charlottesville Regional
NavySports.com

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Heels, Pack, Pirates are in
-Tressel resigns at Ohio State

Four N.C. teams make NCAA baseball tournament
Winston Salem Journal

Elon left out of NCAA baseball tournament
Burlington Times News

USC lets QB Garcia return for summer team workouts
Spartanburg Herald-Journal (AP)

USC misses its chance to make a statement
Columbia (SC) State

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Spurrier- We will give Garcia another chance
-Clemson making push for QB Kelly
-Collision course- As No. 4 national seed, USC would also host super regional
-Tigers' obstacles on path to Omaha could include USC

Region recruits work to earn recognition
Fayetteville Observer

Big East could be affected by AAU membership
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Duquesne's Ron Everhart to interview at Penn State
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Big Ten, Big 12 to keep names despite math difference
Houston Chronicle

May 30, 2011

2011 regional hosts announced
ncaa.com

Field of 64 projection
Baseball America

From the Charlotte Observer
-Harvick gets 600 win as Junior's tank runs dry
-Out of gas, not class
-Johnson disappointed- 'Stubbing our toe'
-Wheldon wins stunning Indy 500 when leader crashes
-South Carolina to host NCAA baseball regional
-UNC-CH, Clemson to host NCAA regionals
-Heels, Cavs stage classic

Virginia plays long ball, hitting 3 HRs in 7-2 win over Florida State for ACC title
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Inconsistency led to demise of UNCW baseball team
Wilmington Star-News

Round robin for SoCon?
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

College Football 2011- 13 Teams You Don't Want to Play Week 1, and the Opponents
Bleacher Report

The Big Ten's pay-for-play piffle
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Redskins' Banks to use wounds as motivational tools
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

May 29, 2011

Saturday Roundup: Crunching The Numbers
Baseball America

Current RPI
BoydsWorld.com

May 28 Regional Projections
SEBaseball.com

NCAA Baseball Tournament Bubble Watch 2011
collegebaseball360.com

West could be shut out in NCAA baseball national
azcentral.com

College baseball striking out on agent issue
Baseball America

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Virginia, Fla. State in ACC final
-Heels wait for win over Wake, but out of title bid
-Miami's win good for Cavs
-Shaffer's home run ends Wolfpack's title hopes

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Virginia beats Tar Heels 3-2, reaches ACC baseball final
-Peninsula Pilots will be well-stocked with U.Va. and Virginia Tech players

No crown for Cougars
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-JMU Dukes rout ODU to claim baseball title
-As college athletics costs grow, student fees rise

From the Charlotte Observer
-Shaylor's bat leads 49ers to A-10 title
-Conversation kick-started a winning combination
-It's cool to be Carl Edwards again
-Panthers welcome Shockey's skill, passion
-Some schools count men as women to satisfy Title IX

SPURRIER � THE SANDBAGGER?!
Columbia (SC) State

List of potential PSU coaching candidates
Altoona Mirror (blog)

Rick Carlisle doesn't need NBA title to define him
Kansas City Star

Quick start puts Virginia in lacrosse title game
Richmond Times Dispatch

May 28, 2011

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-No. 1 USC eliminated by Georgia
-Cougars stay alive
-New Tigers assistants earn more than predecessors

From the Charlotte Observer
-Charlotte makes Atlantic 10 final
-The 'next Jeff Gordon' still has to race the original

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Homegrown talent on the rise in N.C
-Rain suspends UNCCH-Wake game, Johnson's no-hitter, at 1-55 a.m

Appalachian State blanks Furman
Winston Salem Journal

Improved pitching staff fuels ODU title hopes
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Missed chances doom Seahawks in CAA baseball tourney
Wilmington Star-News

O'Brien wins in battle of wills with Wilson
Winston Salem Journal

FOOTBALL- State makes offer to QB Parker
Statesville Record & Landmark

May 27, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Heels can't hold on
-Jackets steal win from Pack in 15th
-Former NCSU guard Harrow picks Kentucky

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-SEC baseball Tournament- Vanderbilt upends top-ranked USC
-Seminoles dampen Tigers' title hopes- Clemson needs Georgia Tech to beat FSU for a shot at ACC crown
-After a late night, Cougars rally to knock out Elon

Keselowski puts trouble, and field, behind him
Charlotte Observer

Appalachian State eliminates UNCG
Winston Salem Journal

Hawks turn it on in baseball tourney with shutout win
Wilmington Star-News

In the Trenches- Next season surprise? USC's wait? Move on up?
CBSSports.com

BCS will consider vacating USC's '04 title
Fayetteville Observer

Q&A with Tony Bennett, U.Va. men's basketball coach
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

May 26, 2011

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-The longest game- Western Carolina upsets top-seeded Elon in 20-inning marathon
-Epps lifts Clemson over Georgia Tech in ACC opener
-SEC Baseball Tournament- Roth rolls as USC eases past Auburn

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Mazzoni pitches Pack past Noles
-Pitching depth key for Heels
-Academic slip costs N.C. State a wrestling scholarship
-NFL coaches siding with players
-Bayne to sit out this weekend
-UNC-CH's Breland claims inspiration award

Samford edges Appalachian State in opener
Winston Salem Journal

Bats come alive as Virginia pummels Wake Forest in ACC baseball tournament
Roanoke Times

For Big East, where is all this leading?
Boston Globe

Divide might be coming, but which leagues will conquer?
CBSSports.com 

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bruton Smith says Busch shouldn't be suspended
-Brian Vickers charges back

May 25, 2011

Big East rushing to solidify expansion plans
SportingNews.com

Commentary | Expanding Big East may blow apart
Bradenton Herald

CFT- Deadline set for Big East expansion, sort of
msnbc.com

If the NCAA has no role in the BCS, the BCS should simply break away
Anderson Independent Mail

From the Charlotte Observer
-NASCAR driver Kyle Busch cited for driving 128 in 45 mph zone
-QB Newton set to join teammates for workouts
-NFL to fine clubs for series of flagrant hits
-Swofford talks ACC football
-Ex-Wolfpack QB Wilson visits Auburn
-ACC loaded top to bottom in baseball

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pack makes adjustment to new bats
-Duke chasing 2 lacrosse titles

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Gamecocks primed to follow up on title run
-Adaptation to bats has Tigers offense on a roll
-Noticeable absence- Smaller crowds expected with Citadel unable to qualify for the SoCon tourney

Gamecocks' Ray Tanner is SEC's Coach of the Year
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Virginia still confident heading into ACC baseball tournament
Roanoke Times

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Heels gets hot at right time
-Appalachian State optimistic heading into SoCon tournament
-ASU's Coakley named to College Football Hall of Fame

Johnson bounces back to power Tar Heels
Durham Herald-Sun

NCAA releases latest APR report
Washington Daily News

Low graduation rate won't cost Seahawks scholarship in 2011-12
Wilmington Star-News

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot (AP)
-VCU raises fees to give $733K more to basketball
-Penn State's DeChellis heading to Navy

Kyle Busch cited for driving 128 in 45 mph zone in N.C
Hampton Roads Daily Press

May 24, 2011

South Florida coach Skip Holtz backs Big East expansion to 12 teams
USA Today

Big East commissioner John Marinatto says expansion should be settled by September 2012
Orlando Sentinel

Big East coaches favor 12 teams
Pittsburgh Post Gazette (blog)

UNCW aims to raise $20 million for athletics in 5 years
Wilmington Star-News

U.Va.'s Littlepage staying busy this spring
Richmond Times Dispatch

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Dalpe on Canes' list of up-and-coming forwards
-Pack adds transfer
-Help for Heels in 2012

From the Charlotte Observer
-NASCAR Hall's 2nd class strictly 1st class
-Tanner's in it to win it at SEC tournament

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-South Carolina Baseball- Different path, same outcome?
-Clemson Baseball- Miller voted ACC player of the year

For SEC oversigning proposal, devil is in the details
Birmingham News

May 23, 2011

From the Charlotte Observer
-NASCAR Hall of Fame to honor five fast masters
-All-star race rewind- Dial 'M' for memorable
-Beige ends in a crash by grass
-ACC baseball field set

From the Anderson Independent
-Success likely will breed more success for baseball Gamecocks
-USC football�s hype machine gets going for possibly the first time ever

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Gamecocks grab top seed in SEC
-Tigers head into ACC hitting on all cylinders

From the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Big East hopes for television upgrade
-TCU joining Big East meetings for first time

Arkansas, Petrino agree to new deal
msnbc.com

UNCW builds momentum heading into CAA baseball tournament
Wilmington Star-News

Duke earns spot in final four
Raleigh News & Observer

May 22, 2011

From the Charlotte Observer
-Edwards outshines the rest of NASCAR's all stars
-NASCAR Hall ready to honor five greats
-Tar Heels baseball sweeps No. 1 Cavs

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Clemson takes 2 of 3 from Fla. St., seeded 6th in ACC
-SC earns SEC regular-season title, top seed for tourney

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Watching local college events live is a click or two away
-College baseball- ODU earns CAA's No. 2 seed

Seahawks wrap up regular season with win over VCU
Wilmington Star-News

Shackleford wins Preakness; Animal Kingdom 2nd
Raleigh News & Observer

May 21, 2011

From the Charlotte Observer
-UNC-CH football plan still in flux
-App. State delays FBS recommendation
-All stars, but who will shine brightest?
-Saving all year for days at the track
-The latest from Co-Dependent U

'Macho Man' Randy Savage dead at 58
Fayetteville Observer

Elon wraps up another title in SoCon baseball
Greensboro News & Record

Slive- Time has come to address scholarships covering full costs of college
Birmingham News

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-No. 3 South Carolina 6, Alabama 3 (baseball)
-Clemson Tigers stave off No. 4 Seminoles
-Animal Kingdom is favorite in Preakness

Former UR football coach Jim Tait dies
Richmond Times Dispatch

May 20, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-NCAA visits UNC-CH again
-Heels' Johnson cools off Cavs
-Wolfpack pounds Eagles

NCAA back at UNC-CH
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Charlotte Observer
-Mecklenburg jury- Beason didn't assault man
-Beason turns his focus to football
-Wake Forest refutes report on sexual assault allegations
-Challenge puts pit crews in spotlight
-Irving skips drills, but not because of his toe

Preview 2011 - North Carolina State Wolfpack
College Football News

Radford men's basketball coach Brad Greenberg quits
Roanoke Times

Bulldogs, Catamounts meet again for World Series bid
Greenville Daily Reflector

Win puts UNCW within one more of CAA baseball tourney spot
Wilmington Star-News

UNCG needs help to share baseball title
Greensboro News-Record

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-ODU athletic director faces 6 coaching vacancies
-College baseball teams entertain during rain delay

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Tide edge Gamecocks
-No. 4 Florida State 8, No. 18 Clemson 6 (baseball)
-Clemson getting all QBs ready- With injuries in ACC prevalent, Tigers want freshmen prepared

Jamie Skeen skipping VCU graduation for NBA combine
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the USA Today
-Oklahoma linebacker Austin Box dead at the age of 22
-Man accused of poisoning Auburn trees indicted
-Texas lawmakers crack down on unethical agents

May 19, 2011

NCAA tells Department of Justice football playoff out of its hands
New Orleans Times Picayune

Virginia Tech golfers will play at home in the NCAA regional
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Resurgent Sooners head east
Norman Transcript

Luck says Big East must find 'right' teams
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Big East Expansion Round-Up- Villanova, TV Contracts, and BYU?
Voodoo Five

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pack lands forward
-ACC berth at stake for Pack
-DE transferring to N.C. State
-Duke plans big facilities expansion
-Skinner receives rookie honor
-Four former Auburn football players indicted
-Ex-Tar Heel leads U.S. win

No true stars in this draft
Charlotte Observer

From the Richmond Times Dispatch
-U.Va. notes- Baseball team on verge of ACC title
-Construction begins on seating project at VCU's Siegel Center

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Confidence, if nothing else, brims for Redskins' QBs
-Who's next as ODU's women's basketball coach?

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-USC in battle for SEC
-Leone emerging ace for Tigers
-Bucs closer to 'there'
-Bulldogs on the outside looking in- Sweep of WCU doesn�t guarantee Citadel spot in SoCon tournament

Tigers to play Kent State in 2013
Columbia (SC) State

May 18, 2011

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Former WFU basketball player Gary Clark accused by former student of sex assault; no charges were filed
-Capel settling in to new role at Duke

From the Charlotte Observer
-'Today' allegations put Wake on edge
-Beason testifies he wanted to hit man but he didn't
-NFL players not concerned about loss of unity
-Another round of NFL talks ends without agreement
-Lloyd Carr- NCAA needs to step up enforcement
-Cavs win NBA's version of lottery
-Bobcats to pick 9th, 19th in draft
-Killebrew's season in Charlotte
-ESPN will try 'split screen' in NASCAR Chase races

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-ACC will face big challenge in series
-Canes looking ahead
-U.S. women will be without Tarpley

ODU women's basketball coach Wendy Larry steps down
  Larry has coached for 27 years, the past 24 at Old Dominion, and won 17 straight CAA championships before failing to win conference titles the past three seasons. She won her 600th career game this season.
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Wendy Larry resigns as ODU's women's basketball coach
Hampton Roads Daily Press

USC's Spurrier still looking for titles
Aiken Standard

From USA Today
-Deion leads College Football Hall of Fame class
-Fiesta Bowl keeps its license, placed on probation

From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-Wofford grad Fisher DeBerry elected to College Hall
-Byrnes, USC star Lattimore pays visit to Wellford school

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Lattimore second in Heisman odds
-Advice for USC and Clemson before erecting statues of sports heroes

Big middle innings push Chants past Seahawks
Wilmington Star-News

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-No. 3 South Carolina 9, UNC Asheville 5
-Duke 7, The Citadel 5
-College of Charleston 9, Presbyterian 5

From the Richmond Times Dispatch
-Liberty rallies to defeat VCU
-UR will introduce WebstUR as new mascot

WVU great Talley makes College Football Hall of Fame
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

How does the NCAA decide penalties for rules violations? Chat about it on Wednesday at 2 (CT)
Birmingham News

May 17, 2011

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Signs still pointing to a return for QB Garcia
-Gamecocks scouring the Tar Heel State
-Trend continues with declining ticket sales

Reps with NCAA ties help schools soften penalties
cbssports.com

From USA Today
-Playoff PAC keeps pressure on BCS
-Nine-game football schedule on agenda at Big Ten meetings

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Maurice set to remain with Canes
-Word of God shooting guard commits to Wolfpack
-Lesson No. 1- Think before you tweet
-Documents- Krzyzewski paid $4.7M in 2009-10
-NFL lockout remains

From the Charlotte Observer
-Ex-detective tells of alleged plot by Beason's accuser
-Bobcats have 3 percent shot at a top-3 draft pick
-Promoter using feud to fuel All-Star ticket sales

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Clemson football tickets facing slow sales
-Panthers' Newton enters open market

Virginia Tech Football Wishlist- 10 Series Fans Want to See in the Future
Bleacher Report

From the Richmond Times Dispatch
-Seeking playing time, Atkins leaves Tech
-Might 'anticipated movement' help Longwood find league?

Former Hampton University football coach files suit against school
Hampton Roads Daily Press

May 16, 2011

From the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
-Loss drops ODU baseball team into 1st-place tie
-Radford, men's basketball coach expected to part ways

Pack salvages finale against Noles
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Fight to the finish in SEC- Homes, Neff help keep USC tied atop league standing
-Virginia Tech 3, No. 20 Clemson 2
-Cougs holding steady- Charleston captures series, eyes at-large playoff position

UNC-CH basketball signee P.J. Hairston- Duke 'couldn't spell my name right'
Greensboro News-Record

From the Charlotte Observer
-Matt Kenseth scores 2nd win of season
-Berens comes home again, wins at UltraSwim
-Curry & Co. launch website

May 15, 2011

Study that rates football helmets could have a lasting impact
Hampton Roads Daily Press

How to make college sports even better
Columbia (SC) State

Football should be eliminated from Title IX compliance guidelines
Richmond Times Dispatch

Appalachian State defeats College of Charleston
Winston Salem Journal

Old Domininon slips past UNC-Wilmington with three in 8th
Wilmington Star-News

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-COLLEGE BASEBALL- Walk-off shot lifts USC
-COLLEGE FOOTBALL- Marcus Lattimore tops the list

From the Charlotte Observer
-Phelps 0-2 at UltraSwim with 1 to go
-Cam Newton to pitch before he throws in NFL
-Bobcats GM on draft- 'We will get this right'

Duke lacrosse begins title defense, beats Delaware
Raleigh News & Observer

Aggies expected to hire Kennedy as basketball coach
Houston Chronicle

May 14, 2011

From the Wilmington Star-News
-ACC Insider - Cloud of possible sanctions still hanging over UNC-CH
-UNCW baseball team falls to Old Dominion

Seminoles' bats thwack the Pack
Raleigh News & Observer

Mark vs. Mark- N.C. State and Maryland fans debate who hired the better coach
Fayetteville Observer

ASU's Capel pleased with mix he has for next season
Winston Salem Journal

For Smart and Smith, speculation is part of the game
Richmond Times Dispatch

From the Charlotte Observer
-A 6th-place finish tarnishes golden boy
  If you had to write tabloid headlines Friday night at Charlotte UltraSwim, you could easily come up with a couple about Michael Phelps.
-Teammate- Drug claim upset Beason
-The Steve Smith saga continues

Williamsburg remembers the late Ron Springs
Hampton Roads Daily Press

NASCAR- Hospital visit a reality check for Tony Stewart
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

May 13, 2011

N.C. State's Mark Gottfried focused on in-state talent
Fayetteville Observer

ACC's recent hires face tough challenge
Raleigh News & Observer

Steven Neff among handful of USC players who have stepped up following slew of key injuries
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Another series win critical to Seahawks' chances to stay alive
Wilmington Star-News

From the Charlotte Observer
-Jones wins swim-off, place on U.S. team
-Frye- I know Beason hit me

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Dust finally settling on ACC basketball
-Earnhardt no lock for All-Star race

Busch-Harvick feud could be first true rivalry in decades
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Proehl to be inducted into N.C. Sports Hall of Fame
Greensboro News-Record

May 12, 2011

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Spurrier- Garcia has a 'chance of being back'
-Gamecocks have little trouble with Bucs
-No. 20 Clemson 8, East Tennessee State 3 (Baseball)

Looks like 2015 would be earliest for Villanova football in Big East
Philadelphia Daily News

Player Spotlight- Will Grier
  Coaching might run in the Grier family, but so does playing quarterback at the next level. Chad Grier (Will's father) was the signal caller for East Carolina University during the late eighties and played under UGA Coach Mark Richt during his time as an assistant with the Pirates.
SuperPrep.com

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Taylor creates his own NFL opportunity
-Fiesta Bowl still in BCS; Fined $1M
-ACC title game to be at night

ACC sets football game times
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Charlotte Observer
-PSL owners chat with commish
-UltraSwim will break ultimate tie in 50 free
-Jarrett joins father in N.C. Sports Hall of Fame
-NASCAR Hall of Fame marks year of losses, cuts

Luck talk offers food for thought, with variety
 "... I think we'll have nine conference games, and a 10th member, relatively soon. And we need a 10th team. If you look at it from a television standpoint, it adds content."
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Bleacher Report
-College Football's 25 Most Prestigious Records and Will They Ever Fall?
-College Football 2011- 10 Big Time Programs with Terrible Home Game Attendance
-Miami Dolphins- Positions and Players to Target in Undrafted Free Agency

NCAA attempts to properly handle third-party recruitment
Birmingham News

First Two Virginia Tech Home Games to be Televised
Gobbler Country

Good, but not great, CAA keeps tight race
Wilmington Star-News

May 11, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-NCAA event provides insight into UNC-Chapel Hill probe
-Wilson doesn't fit NFL's QB template
-Shaw opens NCAA play

From the Charlotte Observer
-Speedway's hi-def TV a def must-see
-NASCAR penalizes Harvick, Busch
-Testimony to begin today in Beason trial
-Phelps back for 3rd straight UltraSwim
-Bobcats' Henderson undergoes hip surgery
-49er hire assistant for Consuegra

Villa 7 helps VCU, mid-majors stay ahead of the coaching game
Richmond Times Dispatch

UNCW baseball team still can�t solve Heelse
Wilmington Star-News

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Cougars roll past Bulldogs- Charleston overcomes Sunday's loss with a rout against crosstown rival
-No. 4 South Carolina 6, Presbyterian 1
-Clemson not interested in Missouri QB Gabbert
-Petty's tender Charity Ride

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Is Capel's return to Duke part of Krzyzewski's eventual exit strategy?
-CNU to add lights to football stadium, will play four of five home games at 7 p.m

A&T foe quits sports
Greensboro News-Record

A little Luck, Big East and a jockey's mom from SA
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Va. Tech study leads to purchase of new football helmets
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

May 10, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-4 players leave UNC-Chapel Hill program
-Maryland hires Turgeon as coach
-UNC-CH's Williams, Calipari team up
-Foreigners a net gain for Shaw's Bears
-Clark must watch while elbow heals
-Solo, Wambach lead World Cup roster

Turgeon leaves A&M to take coaching job at Maryland
Houston Chronicle

Gary Williams belongs in basketball hall
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Charlotte Observer
-Charlotte hopes Silas can beat odds again
-NASCAR walking fine line in policing its policy
-NFL- Judge's ruling discounted harm to league

MTSU football getting accustomed postseason
The Daily News Journal

Clemson football- Tigers depending on healthy outlook
Columbia (SC) State

U.Va.'s pitchers are armed and dangerous
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Stakes large for Cougars vs. Citadel
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

May 9, 2011

From the Charlotte Observer
-Glover shows eye of the Tiger at Quail Hollow
-Wells Fargo win runs deep for Lucas Glover
-Sabbatini's low round isn't quite enough
-Notes- Harrington in the clear after review
-Beason in court Monday for civil case
-49ers clinch A-10 tournament berth

Deacons win, complete sweep of Eagles
  Wake Forest next plays East Carolina on Wednesday night at Five County Stadium in Zebulon
Winston Salem Journal

Gamecocks lose control, fall out of first place
Columbia (SC) State

UNCW baseball completes sweep of Georgia State
Wilmington Star-News

17-hit attack keys Monarchs to CAA sweep
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

No. 22 Clemson 5, Gardner-Webb 1
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Reports- Maryland to target A&M hoops coach Turgeon
Houston Chronicle

From the Greensboro News-Record
-Elon uses three straight shutouts to sweep UNCG
-Wheels keep turning for new N.C. State coach

From the Richmond Times Dispatch
-Tech-JMU series a family special
-Justice Department's look at BCS system long overdue

From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-In NASCAR, who's fighting can trump who's winning
-Regan Smith survives to win Southern 500 at Darlington

Capel hired as Duke assistant
Durham Herald-Sun

Year in Review- Investigation still looms over UNC-CH football
Daily Tar Heel

May 8, 2011

Happy Mother's Day, Mom! We love you!
Greensboro News-Record

Stephen Garcia graduates amid quarterback uncertainty
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

From the Charlotte Observer
-Byrd�s view a lot better entering the final round
-Green Sr. A dash of Love never gets old
-Holmes makes history on No.15
-Newton's protector had to wait at draft

From the Lexington Herald-Leader
-Connections expected a Derby win, but maybe not with Animal Kingdom
-For Derby-winning jockey, a twist of fate leads to roses
-Trainer Motion goes from deflated to elated
-Derby Day was a good day for Kentucky racing

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-ACC basketball facing changes
-NASCAR considers SAFER at Richmond

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Commentary- Cinderella visits Darlington
-Commentary- Mom wouldn�t approve of Darlington drive
-Darlington notes- a patriotic pre-race feeling

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Batten- Tom O'Brien's hands tied with Russell Wilson
-Front Row- Six items of interest from N.C. State's Mark Gottfried's media meet-and-greet
-Regan Smith tames Darlington for first career victory

For U.Va.'s Roberts, perfection was just the beginning
Richmond Times Dispatch

From the Anderson Independent
-Auburn blanks Georgia
-Ole Miss defeats USC

Seahawks power past Georgia State for key doubleheader sweep
Wilmington Star-News

May 7, 2011

From the Charlotte Observer
-Mystery man is part of a near-perfect week
-Perez cards 18 birdies in 36 holes, takes lead
-Golf great Seve Ballesteros dies at 54
-5 things to know about the Kentucky Derby

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-GW hires Vermont's Lonergan
-Gottfried's assistants will get raise at NCSU
-Teary-eyed Williams bids adieu
-Canes, Bobcats trading spaces?

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Dominating Darlington
-Fallout from Richmond fracas carries to Darlington

Experience may give Gordon an edge at Darlington
Winston Salem Journal

WVU football- Season ticket sales see early rise
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

No. 2 South Carolina 6, Mississippi 1 (baseball)
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

UNCW baseball game with Georgia State postponed
Wilmington Star-News

Clemson's Parker doesn't regret choosing baseball
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

May 6, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Terps' Gary Williams retires
   After Yow left, I thought I might enjoy it more this year...
-Tudor- Williams leaves Terps on his terms
-Gottfried redraws Pack's upcoming schedule
-Former Heels left waiting
-Murphy will play basketball at Duke

ASU puts football decision on hold
Winston Salem Journal

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-SoCon scrambles for second bid
   Phoenix are a near-lock; Cougars on the bubble for NCAA regionals berth
-Depleted Gamecocks hit the road again
-Former Clemson star DeAndre McDaniel just waits

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-U.Va. baseball coach is enjoying ride, but not cruising
-Greenberg says bravo to NCAA's block-charge proposal

Dispute remains over Larry's ODU deal
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Western Guilford's Stadnik twins pick South Carolina
   Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, N.C. State and East Carolina were the schools other than South Carolina to extend offers to both he and his brother
Greensboro News-Record

WVU football- Stewart suspends Wright indefinitely after arrest
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

The weather is great � and so is most of the golf
Charlotte Observer

Darlington race fans tame the track
Columbia (SC) State

Seahawks try to move back up standings vs. GSU
Wilmington Star-News

May 5, 2011

From the Houston Chronicle
-Justice Dept. to NCAA- Why no college football playoff?
-Pac-10 starting television network

Big East Wish List
West Virginia MetroNews

Lonergan vs. Dooley for GW job
BurlingtonFreePress.com (blog)

Corey Bass Hired for Football Operations Position
BallStateSports.com

ACC Insider - ACC is talented, but not good
Wilmington Star-News

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Gottfried already has plan
-Gibbons looking for courts
-NCHSAA backs student services effort
-NCHSAA to stay with four classes

From the Charlotte Observer
-Monday qualifier goes from mow 'em to show 'em
-Quail Hollow Notebook
-More Golf- Fan guide, tee times, tickets, more
-Derby favorite definitely Dialed In

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Gordon's NASCAR crash stirs safety discussion
-Dispute remains over Larry's ODU deal

U.Va. pitchers bond even as paths differ
Richmond Times Dispatch

Walker, Westmoreland lead USC past Wofford, 9-3
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

May 4, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Concussion bill passed by N.C. House
-Alejo joins Pack's AD staff
-Wilson set to finish baseball season
-Canes need to choose a path soon

Lenoir-Rhyne's Goldsmith retires after 45 years
The Associated Press

From the Charlotte Observer
-Back home, Palmer's aura never grows old
-Augusta fades, not McIlroy

From the Richmond Times Dispatch
-Virginia locks in, blasts VCU
-O'Riley prospering in male-dominated profession

WVU football- Stewart suspends Wright indefinitely after arrest
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Hewitt capable of keeping George Mason among CAA basketball's best
Hampton Roads Daily Press

USC's Bradley remains optimistic about return
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Spurrier, Swinney face off in friendlier setting
Columbia (SC) State

UNCW gets free pass to end losing streak
Wilmington Star-News

May 3, 2011

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers took advantage of lockout break
-Grading The Panthers' Draft
-Projected Panthers depth chart
-Fox tackles questions from season ticket holders
-NFL back in court, asks for lockout to be upheld
-Pro golfers get caught in Charlotte's web
-This week, groundskeeper will be playing, not tending
-Long and belly putters get notice

Injuries not holding back Gamecocks
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Rivalry-game results show UNCW's Omaha dreams won't be reality soon
Wilmington Star-News

USC softball complex rightly takes priority over football videoboard
Columbia (SC) State

George Mason introduces Hewitt as basketball coach
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Big basketball contracts can be big risks at CAA schools
Richmond Times Dispatch

Tyrod Taylor can look to Troy Smith for an NFL blueprint
Hampton Roads Daily Press

NFL rookies wallow in lockout limbo
Washington Daily News

Undrafted NFL players like Virginia Tech's Darren Evans locked out of a fighting chance
Roanoke Times

NCHSAA may look at three classes
Raleigh News & Observer

May 2, 2011

From the Charlotte Observer
-On course for a showcase
-NFC South draft grades
-Monday could be critical day for NFL labor
-NCAA sides with coaches over players

South Carolina Football- Five Post-Spring Questions Facing the Gamecocks
Bleacher Report

Little 10 facing big questions in ACC
Greensboro News-Record

Gamecocks sweep Auburn to stay on track
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

May 1, 2011

NFL Draft- UNC-CH, ECU report
Salisbury Post

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wilson says he didn't want to leave
-Tar Heels at top of NFL draft in picks
-Paschal hopes to be an agent of change
-Ex-Ga Tech coach Hewitt takes job at George Mason

Busch takes a page from Hamlin, coasts to victory
Richmond Times Dispatch

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Gamecocks need Garcia
-USC blasts Auburn
-Clemson gives Brownell new contract

White makes his major league debut
Greenville Daily Reflector

From the Charlotte Observer
-Clausen isn't ready to give up number, job
-Panthers fill needs, wait for lockout to end
-Analysis- Panthers draft round-by-round
-WR Smith coy about future
-Seven Of Top 14 In Wells Fargo Championship Field

Redskins draft for skill positions in final four rounds
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

NFL Draft- Baltimore Ravens pick Tyrod Taylor
Roanoke Times

Some college bowls struggling to sell tickets - Kraft Bowl not among them
Reno Gazette-Journal

May 31, 2011

C-USA Sends Four Teams to NCAA Baseball Championship
conferenceusa.com

Eagles happy to return to site of '09 glory
Jackson Clarion Ledger

From the Houston Chronicle
-NCAA baseball- Rice, Texas get national seeds
-Rice AD says Graham can coach as long as he wants

Memphis Tigers to introduce Stoudamire as assistant basketball coach Tuesday
Memphis Commercial Appeal

May 30, 2011

Rice Awarded NCAA Baseball Regional
conferenceusa.com

Rice, Texas, Texas A&M will host NCAA regionals
Houston Chronicle

From the Hattiesburg American
-USM waits for regional assignment
-Thoughts on Southern Miss and an NCAA regional

4 in-state schools await NCAA news today
Jackson Clarion Ledger

May 29, 2011

From conferenceusa.com
-Rice Wins C-USA Championship Title
-C-USA Outdoor Track & Field NCAA Championship Action Set
-Houston Rally Falls One Run Short Against No. 25/22 Oklahoma State

From the Houston Chronicle
-Rice scores 10-inning win over UH in C-USA title game
-A Saturday of heartbreak for the Cougars
-UH softball team�s playoff run ends in 6-5 loss to Oklahoma St

Owls top Cougars for C-USA title
FS Houston

Former UCF players saw no water, no trainer intervention during Ereck Plancher's last workout
Orlando Sentinel

From the Hattiesburg American
-Eagles still hopeful for host bid
-Where will the postseason chips fall?
-'Parrothead' jerseys bring in $17K for USM

Hosting regional seems unlikely
Jackson Clarion Ledger

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Coaches happy with status quo
-Proposal to give college athletes money with their scholarships under consideration by some
-Marshall Athletic Hall of Fame names '11 inductees

May 28, 2011

From conferenceusa.com
-C-USA Baseball Championship presented by Trustmark
-Maness tosses a gem as ECU defeats Southern Miss, 4-0
-Rice clinches spot in C-USA Championship with 4-2 win over UCF
-Byo pitches Tulane past Houston in C-USA Championship Play
-Houston Softball Falls to No. 25/22 Oklahoma State, 3-0

From the Hattiesburg American
-It'll be a Houston showdown in C-USA title game
-Best bet- USM going on road for regional
-Rave reviews for Trustmark Park
-Top-seeded Rice makes Conference USA championship game

From the Houston Chronicle
-NCAA seeding at stake as Rice, UH meet for C-USA title
-Its win or go home for the Cougars
-Rice beats UCF, sets up C-USA title game vs. UH

From the Orlando Sentinel
-Trial in Ereck Plancher wrongful death lawsuit against UCF could be delayed
-UCF falls to Rice baseball, won't play for tourney title

Tulane beats Houston in final C-USA Tournament baseball game
New Orleans Times Picayune

Memphis Tigers end baseball season with a victory
Memphis Commercial Appeal

UTEP men's basketball assistant coach hired at Murray State
El Paso Times

James Roberson leaving TU football team
Tulsa World

May 27, 2011

From conferenceusa.com
-ECU goes 11 innings to defeat Tulane, 4-2
-Houston outlasts Southern Miss, 7-6 in 14 innings
-Rice rallies to defeat Memphis, 8-5
-Griffin's Blast Lifts UCF past UAB, 6-4