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ECU, C-USA and Regional Web Headlines
MOST RECENT ITEM ADDED: 09/27/2011 12:23 PM

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East Carolina

Carolinas/Region

Conference USA

June 30, 2011
Leap Second Adjustment Time
National Bomp Pop Day
National Handshake Day

From ecupirates.com
-Clarke Dismissed By Women's Basketball
-ECU Receives Coaching Staff-Of-The-Year Award

Clarke dismissed from ECU women's basketball team
WNCT

From the East Carolinian
-On field impact of player suspensions
-Premiere Pirates

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Clarke dismissed from Pirates
-Less is Morrow for ECU forward (sub req'd)

Panthers' Scarbrough ready for senior season
Jacksonville Daily News

From the Bleacher Report
-College Football 2011- 25 Teams Guaranteed To Lose More Games Than Last Season
-The Next Ten Programs to Change Conferences

June 29, 2011
Peter & Paul Day (Christian)
Isra Al Mi'Raj (Ascent of the Prophet Muhammad - Islam)

Today at No. 48- East Carolina
Orlando Sentinel

From the East Carolinian
-Pirate Briefs- Butts places sixth at U.S. Outdoor Championships
-Pirate Briefs- New jerseys for 2011-12 Hockey season
-Armstrong named CPL Pitcher-of-the-Week
-Pirate Briefs- Menï¿½s hoops to play ASU in Charlotte

Registration Open For Boy's Basketball Camp
ecupirates.com

Chris Ransom's Top 20 Wide Receivers for 2012
NFL Mocks

Another former player arrested in fraud case
Greenville Daily Reflector

Another ECU basketball player arrested, charged with fraud
WNCT

USA Track gives Merritt OK to defend world title
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Merritt placed on roster for Daegu
USATF.org

June 28, 2011
National Columnist's Day

ECU To Play Appalachian State At TWC Arena
ecupirates.com

Appalachian State, East Carolina to play in Charlotte
Charlotte Observer

App State Men's Basketball to Host ECU in Charlotte
ASU Appalachian Mountaineers

Hokies shifting ECU games to accommodate 2013 opener vs. Alabama
By mutual agreement, games in 2012 and ï¿½13 against long-time scheduling partner East Carolina have been delayed until 2016 and ï¿½17.
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Arrested players banned from campus
-Gathering for a cause
-Garrard event has star power (sub req'd)
-Former Pirates weigh in on lockout (sub req'd)

Women's Basketball Players Banned From ECU After Arrest
WITN

Garrard Golf Classic - June 27, 2011 - 11pm
WNCT

Maness Sparkles in First Pro Start
Southern Pines Pilot

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

Figueroa commits to East Carolina
Orlando Sentinel (blog)

Gordon Nearing A Decision
Boiling Springs (SC) standout Eddie Gordon holds offers from NC State and East Carolina, and he has previously indicated that he wanted to announce his decision on June 28th, his birthday. That remains the case, as he will be taking a subtle approach to verbally committing. ...
SuperPrep.com

June 27, 2011
Decide to Be Married Day
National HIV Testing Day
Please Take My Children to Work Day
Birthday - Captain Kangaroo (TV personality)
Birthday - "Happy Birthday to You" Song
Birthday - Helen Keller

Myatt: Holland coaching tree branches out
Bonesville.net

Butts Claims Sixth At USA Championships
ecupirates.com

2011 East Carolina Preview
College Football News

East Carolina Preview
rivals.com

Around campus from the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU analyzing state budget cuts (sub req'd)
-ECU Notes- Pedaling while they work

June 26, 2011

From the Southern Pines Pilot
-Pro Seasons Begin for Baldwin, Maness
-Varner NC Am Champ

Garrard Classic begins Sunday
Greenville Daily Reflector

Keeping it fun, King Philip finds its way to perfection
Boston Globe

June 25, 2011
Great American Backyard Campout
Anniversary - Battle of Little Bighorn
Birthday - George Orwell (writer)
Ratification Day (Virginia)

Goggins Advances At USA Track Championships
ecupirates.com

Year in Review
ecupirates.com

Star Basketball Players Arrested; Victim Is Teammate
WITN

Two ECU players charged
Greenville Daily Reflector

Garrard teams up with Beau's Buddies Cancer Fund for golf tournament, dinner auction
WNCT

2 transfers bolster Ball State
Steve Spence will have one season of eligibility after graduating from East Carolina and taking graduate courses at Ball State.
News Sentinel

June 24, 2011
Saint John the Baptist Day
Take Your Dog to Work Day

Conference USA (East) Preview
College Fantasy Football Insider

Salem (NH)'s Fedrick hoping for first offer
ESPN (blog)

Green Bay Packers coach set to speak in Fayetteville
Fayetteville Observer

Staying ready
Davon Drew remains dedicated to stay in shape
New Bern Sun Journal

2011 College Football Bowl Predictions- Who Will Win the BCS Championship?
Bleacher Report

June 23, 2011
Corpus Christi (Christian)
Let It Go Day

From the East Carolinian
-New pitch takes ECU to next level
-Premiere Pirates
-Strong presence for ECU in summer leagues

Vincent earns Gatorade honor
Foster's Daily Democrat

Roller and Segedin enjoying new friendship
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

ECU CB Davis loses big opportunity w/ suspension
CBSSports.com (blog)

The game for life provides another thrill
Wilmington Star News

June 22, 2011
Stupid Guy Thing Day

From ecupirates.com
-Two Football Players Disciplined
-Armstrong Named CPL Pitcher-of-the-Week

WTIB Audio: TOT Tuesday Replay (Dwayne Harris)
Bonesville.net

Two ECU football players suspended
Raleigh News & Observer

Coach Ruffin McNeill Defends Player Discipline
WNCT

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU players suspended for opener
-Harris, McNeill sign for fans (sub req'd)

East Carolina suspends two for opener
ESPN (blog)

Three schools sign recruits from summer camps
Fayetteville Observer

When Claybrooks speaks, Stampeders teammates listen
Montreal Gazette

June 21, 2011
Summer Begins (Northern Hemisphere)
Summer Solstice
Baby Boomers Recognition Day
Cancer Begins
Go Skateboarding Day
Midsummer (Wiccan)
National Daylight Appreciation Day
Birthday - Martha Washington (First Lady)

Harold Varner Wins N.C. Amateur Title
ecupirates.com

Amateur championship 'a good experience' for pioneer Varner
Gaston Gazette

Bond set for ECU Football players arrested outside of nightclub
WNCT

Orioles get third-round pick into the fold
The Orioles agreed to terms with third-round pick Mike Wright
Baltimore Sun (blog)

Orioles reach agreement with third-round pick
MLB.com

Wright mulling his baseball future
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

June 20, 2011
World Juggling Day

Varner captures N.C. Amateur
Charlotte Observer

ECU Preview
AthlonSports.com

Smithmyer going to E. Carolina
Altoona Mirror

Fill in the blanks ... Kareem Richardson
Cincinnati.com

June 19, 2011
Fathers Day

Two ECU Football Players Arrested Saturday Morning
WITN

Pair of ECU starters arrested following nightclub incident
CollegeFootballTalk - NBC Sports (blog)

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Two ECU football players arrested
-Camp offers dads, sons chance to bond (sub req'd)

King Philip takes 2nd straight D1 state title
ESPN (blog)

June 18, 2011
International Sushi Day
World Juggling Day

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: Connors makes way for movie
-WTIB Audio: TOT Friday Replay (Seahorse)

2011 Softball- New Faces, Same Places
ecupirates.com

90-year-old record-setter says triathlons keep him young
Chicago Tribune

New digs on deck for Pirates
Greenville Daily Reflector

Boys Track Athlete of the Year: Larenzo Holley
Elizabeth City Daily Advance

June 17, 2011
UN World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Watergate Day
Work@Home Father's Day

A Wireless Hosts Pirate Appreciation Day
ecupirates.com

Wilmington's Jay Ross loves his Super Bowl ring
WWAY NewsChannel 3

Maness Signs With Cardinals
Southern Pines Pilot

Osprey add 9 more players to roster
The Missoulian

From the East Carolinian
-Remembering Thomas Minges
-Joyner Library reaches goal of $100,000

Amherst softball advances to D1 title game
ESPN (blog)

June 16, 2011
National Nursing Assistants Day and Week
Recess at Work Day

From Bonesville.net
-Cherubini: Q&A with ECU Defensive Coordinator Brian Mitchell
WTIB Audio: TOT Wednesday Replay (Crimestoppers)

From ecupirates.com
-Goggins Tabbed Second-Team All-America
-Estes Receives Spirit Of Service Award

From the East Carolinian
-OPINION- Self-investigation saves ECU
-Premiere Pirates

ECU baseball ranked for fifth straight week
Washington Daily News

2011 South Carolina Gamecocks Intelligence Report- Checking in on the East Carolina Pirates
garnetandblackattack.com

ECU- New State Budget = Staff Cuts, Larger Classes
WITN

2012 NFL Quarterback Projections Ranking the Top 15 Quarterbacks in 2012
NFL Mocks

June 15, 2011
Lunar Eclipse
Magna Carta Day
Native American Citizenship Day
Nature Photography Day
Strawberry Moon

From Bonesville.net
-BVL: Baseball Polls: Pirates Ranked 29th by NCBWA
WTIB Audio: TOT Tuesday Replay (Beau's Buddies)

From ecupirates.com
-McDonald Named CPL Hitter-of-the-Week
-ECU Ranked No. 29 In NCBWA Poll

Players showcase talent at ECU
Greenville Daily Reflector

Tobs win 4th in a row
East Carolina's Lance Honeycutt was credited with his first save
American Chronicle

June 14, 2011
Family History Day
Flag Day (US)
Flag Day: Anniversary of the Stars and Stripes
National Flag Day USA: Pause for the Pledge
Anniversary - US Army

From Bonesville.net
-Cherubini: Q&A with ECU Offensive Coordinator Lincoln Riley
WTIB Audio: TOT Monday Replay (Tom Campbell)

Paisley Receives C-USA Scholarship
ecupirates.com

A dream come true
Four long-time friends from Beaufort County took a journey unlike any other to play baseball for East Carolina Universityï¿½s Club Baseball team
Washington Daily News

Campus: Closing the gap
Raleigh News & Observer

June 13, 2011
Whitmonday (Christian)
Saint Anthony of Padua Feast Day
Birthday - Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen (actresses)

O'Brien: Season will hinge on Davis's supporting cast
Bonesville.net

With all the talk on the NFL, college football can't come soon enough
Rocky Mount Telegram

Early Upset Alert- 10 First Weekend Upsets to Watch out for in College Football
Bleacher Report

June 12, 2011

Garrard Classic coming to GCC
Greenville Daily Reflector

College Football Preseason Rankings- 81-100
AthlonSports.com

June 11, 2011

From ecupirates.com
-A Message To The Pirate Nation
ECU Athletics Director Discusses Ongoing Season Ticket Sales And 2011 ECU-South Carolina Contest In Charlotte
-ECU Wraps Up NCAA Outdoor Championships

IMPACT tourney coming to East Carolina
In a rare turn of events, some of the winning happening in Chapel Hill lately has turned into a win for Greenville.
Greenville Daily Reflector

June 10, 2011
Anniversary - Alcoholics Anonymous
Anniversary - Ball Point Pen

From ecupirates.com
-Paisley Earns NCCSIA All-State Honors
-NCAA Outdoor Championships Suspended

Transtition game
The girl whose prep career was established by scoring in transition had a tough one this past year as East Carolina freshman Katie Paschal not only had to learn how to adjust to college basketball, but to college life as well.
Washington Daily News

Riley Interview
Pirate Radio 1250

Amherst's Mendoker named Mass. Gatorade Player of the Year
ESPN (blog)

Jharel Cotton hoping to be a Met
Hampton Roads Daily Press (blog)

Nationals investigating statements made by 15th-round pick
MASNsports.com

WR Samson Baldwin Talks Recruiting
He's committed to East Carolina. He's really big and physical." One goal that Baldwin has set for himself is to try and earn a spot on next season's Shrine Bowl team he says.
SuperPrep.com (subscription)

June 9, 2011
Birthday - Donald Duck

From ecupirates.com
-Simmons Selected By The Diamondbacks In MLB Draft
-Goggins Takes 10th In NCAA 400-Meter Open
-South Carolina-East Carolina Tickets On Sale

McNeill Right on Track After Surgeries
WNCT

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Mike Wright headed to the majors
-ECU's Wright snared by Orioles in draft

Six Pirates selected in MLB draft
Washington Daily News

Simmons, Hanover, Griffin taken in MLB draft
Winston-Salem Journal

2011 MLB Draft Coverage- Ranking All the Biggest Late-Round Steals of Day 3
Bleacher Report

3 USVI pitchers picked on Day 2 VI's Deshorn Lake
Virgin Islands Daily News

From WECT-TV6
-Mincey taken by Florida on day two of MLB Draft
-Dixon's Davis taken by Yankees in MLB Draft

2011 MLB Draft Selections- Yankees Gamble They Can Sign William 'Rookie' Davis
SB Nation New York

Q&A with Yanks 14th Round Pick William Davis
I believe you're a commitment to East Carolina, is that going to come into play here? Davis: You know, I have a tremendous amount of respect for Coach Godwin and the coaching staff up there and I feel pretty good about it right now, ...
scout.com (subscription)

June 8, 2011
Shavuot / Feast of the Weeks (Jewish)
Upsy Daisy Day
World Ocean Day
Anniversary - Bill of Rights

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: ECU foursome set for debut on the big stage
WTIB Audio: Talk of the Town

From ecupirates.com
-Five Pirates Selected In 2011 MLB Draft
-Early TV Selections Include Seven ECU Games

ECU Pirates Drafted by MLB Teams
WNCT

Armstrong drafted by Indians
New Bern Sun Journal

From the East Carolinian
-Premiere Pirates
Leading ladies in ECU athletics
-Pirates claim NCBA National Championship
-A career to remember
-Baseball falls to Cavaliers in regional

Phils fill in the blanks with second-day choices
Philadelphia Inquirer

Tickets for USC football opener go on sale today
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

June 7, 2011
Shavuot (Jewish - begins at sundown)
Anniversary - VCR Introduction

Rolf To Officiate Montreux Volley Masters
ecupirates.com

Tough goodbye for ECU seniors
Greenville Daily Reflector

Four for Canady
"I am very excited. ECU is a very nice school." Canady is really getting his name out there on the recruiting boards with Virginia on his radar screen. "My next camp is UVa. Coach London asked if I could play corner back when he was at my school."
scout.com (subscription)

NCAAF Handicapping- The impact of returning starters in the betting market
Sports Memo (blog)

June 6, 2011

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Road to Omaha blocked by Cavaliers
-BVL Box Score: Virginia 13, East Carolina 1
-BVL: Charlottesville Regional Photo Gallery #5 (ECU-Virginia)
Audio: Godwin & Select Players (ECU-Virginia)
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 6, St. John's 4
-BVL: Charlottesville Regional Photo Gallery #4 (ECU-St. John's)
Audio: Godwin, Mincey, Thompson Postgame (ECU-St. John's)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Falls In Regional Finals, 13-1
-ECU Advances To Regional Finals

From Greenville Daily Reflector
-Cavs oust ECU
-Pirates stay alive in regional

From Kinston Free Press
-No. 1 Virginia ends ECU's season
-Manessï¿½ complete game keeps ECU's season alive

ECU Falls to Top Ranked Virginia In Regional Finals, 13-1
WNCT

UVA Baseball Team Advances To Super Regionals
NBC 29 News

Pirates' bullpen runs aground, Cavs clinch regional
Raleigh News & Observer

St. John's Held Off By ECU, 6-4, To Conclude 2011 Season
RedStormSports.com

East Carolina holds off St. John's 6-4
The Associated Press

UVa downs ECU to advance to Super Regionals
Charlottesville Daily Progress

Virginia crushes ECU, advances to NCAA Super Regional
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Virginia crushes East Carolina 13-1
Richmond Times Dispatch

Virginia baseball routs East Carolina to cruise into NCAA tournament super
Washington Post

Cavaliers Roll to Regional Title
College Baseball Insider

NCAA tourney roundup- Sunday, June 5
MLB.com

Military Bowl organizers say 2010 game produced $18M economic impact into region
Greenfield Daily Reporter

June 5, 2011
Children's Awareness Memorial Day
National Cancer Survivors Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Godwin's strategy pays off against Navy
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 6, Navy 1
-BVL: Charlottesville Regional Photo Gallery #3
BVL Audio: Godwin, Maness, McDonald Postgame (ECU-Navy)

Maness' Complete Game Lifts ECU, 6-1
Chase McDonald Hits First Career Grand Slam In The Pirates Victory
ecupirates.com

McDonald guides ECU past Navy
Greenville Daily Reflector

Maness Gets Win as ECU Downs Navy
Southern Pines Pilot

Manessï¿½ complete game keeps ECU's season alive
Kinston Free Press

Pirates sink Navy
Washington Daily News

East Carolina eliminates Navy from Charlottesville Regional
Charlottesville Daily Progress

ECU survives with 6-1 win over Navy
Raleigh News & Observer

Pirates in Charlottesville for NCAA baseball tournament
WNCT

Navy baseball season ends with loss to East Carolina in NCAA tournament
Washington Post

Mids ushered out of NCAA Tournament
Annapolis Capital

Navy's Season Ends in Loss to East Carolina
NavySports.com

East Carolina eliminates Navy from NCAA baseball tournament
Washington Times

Martin, ECU win Club World Series
Sanford Herald

No draft dodgers here
Lebanon Daily News

Uncertainty to end for Cave and Lake with next week's baseball draft
Hampton Roads Daily Press

June 4, 2011
Audacity To Hope Day
Do-Dah Parade
National Trails Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Timely hitting goes AWOL again
-BVL Box Score: St. John's 2, East Carolina 0
-BVL: Charlottesville Regional Photo Gallery #2
BVL Audio: Billy Godwin Postgame (ECU-St. John's)
WTIB Audio: Talk of the Town

ECU Shutout In Regional Opener, 2-0
Pirates Will Face Navy In Elimination Game Saturday At 1 P.M. (EDT)
ecupirates.com

Storm wins nail-biter versus Pirates
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirates' offense silenced
Raleigh News & Observer

Storm silences Pirates
Washington Daily News

St. John's shuts out Pirates in regional opener
Kinston Free Press

St. John's blanks ECU
Charlottesville Daily Progress

Virginia Assistant Has Strong ECU Ties
WNCT

Hagan Tosses 7.1 Scoreless As St. John's Blanks East Carolina
redstormsports.com

St. John's blanks East Carolina in NCAA regional
New York Post

Hagan pitches St. John's past ECU 2-0
The Associated Press

June 3, 2011
Chimborazo Day
Anniversary - First Woman Rabbi in US
Anniversary - Mighty Casey Has Struck Out
Anniversary - Zoot Suit Riots
Birthday - Jefferson Davis (US Statesman)

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Pirates clicking, but capable of better: Godwin
BVL Audio: Regional coaches size up the field
-BVL: Charlottesville Regional Photo Gallery #1
-Myatt: Ruff treatment: Weaver hands off to Hasty
WTIB Audio: TOT (Gilder Radner Home)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Set To Open Charlottesville Regional
-Spring Success Puts Pirates Among NCAA Elite
-Live Chat- ECU vs. St. John's

Regional Coverage
NCAA.com

Terry Holland on the David Glenn show
Pirate Radio 1250

ECU's Wright gets call tonight
Raleigh News & Observer

From Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU wins NCBA World Series
-Pirates set to begin regional play (sub req'd)

Bracing for the Storm
Washington Daily News

ECU set for Charlottesville Regional
New Bern Sun Journal

Pirates in Charlottesville for NCAA baseball tournament
WNCT

NCAA Baseball Tournament, Charlottesville Regional Preview
NBC 29 News

Dixon's Davis player of year for second straight season
Jacksonville Daily News

Hoffman pitches in
Albany Times Union

Florida S now at seven offers
SuperPrep.com (subscription)

June 2, 2011
Ascension Day/Feast of the Ascension (Christian)
National Bubba Day
National Leave The Office Early Day
Orthodox Ascension Day (Orthodox)
Saint Erasmus Day
Yell "Fudge" at Cobras in North America Day

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Set To Open Charlottesville Regional
-Two ECU Men's Golfers Tabbed PING All-Region

St. John's Opens Play In NCAA Charlottesville Regional Against East Carolina
RedStormSports.com

Pirates prepare for Storm
Greenville Daily Reflector

Reynolds, ECU play in NCAA baseball tournament
Gaston Gazette

Pirates Leave for NCAA's in Charlottesville
WNCT

Pirates look at 50
Fifty years later, the accomplishment of East Carolina University's baker's dozen baseball players remains as bright as their signature purple-and-gold uniforms.
American Chronicle (Wilson Times)

WR DWAYNE HARRIS
ESPN (blog)

Competing for the job
ECU's Hansen returns from ACL tear
New Bern Sun Journal

Baseball- Western Branch senior gets state honor
Thompson, a senior pitcher and shortstop who has signed with East Carolina, this season became Western Branch's career leader in pitching victories (31).
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Blackbeard's Anchor from QAR Has Boarded Ship, Headed for Conservation Lab
PRLog.Org

June 1, 2011
National Go Barefoot Day
Say Something Nice Day
Solar Eclipse
Birthday - Marilyn Monroe (actress)
Anniversary - CNN

From ecupirates.com
-Rolf Participates In AVCA Webinar
-Charlottesville Regional Tickets Are Now On Sale

Former Wildcat Mincey to take mound in NCAA tourney with 1.55 ERA
Wilmington Star-News

Winning state title is fitting end for Eagles
East Carolina-bound pitchers John Allen and Tyler Bolton kept the potent SouthLake batters in check, allowing a season-low two hits for SouthLake.
Charlotte Observer

June 30, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Coaching greats take a bow for sportsmanship
-Adviser defends role with UNC-CH players
-Raleigh police don't know why Charles' bus crashed
-Pack nets football recruits
-NCAA eyes summer hoops in recruiting rules rewrite
-Canes sign LaRose to two-year deal
-NBA lockout looms tonight

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-'We brought it back'- Gamecocks, fans bask in title glory
-Tigers in the shadows- USC success puts pressure on Clemson; Leggett will get contract extension

The right decision at the right time
Columbia (SC) State

Hot Corner- Enough with the summer college football lists!
Birmingham News

CAA will have a new baseball look in 2012
Wilmington Star-News

Finwood wants ODU to play an annual baseball game in Hampton
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Do your job as a parent, NCAA, and spank your naughty coaches
CBS Sports

June 29, 2011

From the Columbia (SC) State
-USC completes historic sweep
-USC fans celebrate at arena
-This team willed itself to a championship

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Still the one- Gamecocks ï¿½perfect' in defending national championship
-College World Series notes- Walker keeps playing despite swelling

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Charles remembered for more than dunk
-Don't blame Wilson
-NCAA ends investigation of UNC-CH's Coples
-Coach K not slowing
-Far East trip a plus for young Devils
-U.S. wins Cup opener

From the Charlotte Observer
-Williams hopes to hang on with Bobcats
-Biyombo's Spanish team expects $1.4M

CAA believes five years of football eligibility makes sense
Richmond Times Dispatch

Football Notes- Maryland in Baltimore and Alabama in Atlanta
TechSideline.com

Tall teacher- Sampson visits BC campers
Bluefield Daily Telegraph

College Football Recruiting- Jack Britt's McDaniel not ready to commit
Fayetteville Observer

Boiling Springs OL Eddie Gordon commits to NC State
Spartanburg Herald Journal

June 28, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-'83 Pack legend Charles dies in Raleigh bus crash
-'Lo' will be missed
-Wilson casts his lot with Big Ten's Badgers
-Canes hope to sign free agents soon
-Angell gets call at UNC-CH

Former Wolfpack basketball standout dies in Raleigh bus wreck
WRAL

Charles dies in crash
Winston Salem Journal

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Gamecocks win another extra-inning thriller
-The magic keeps on coming

USC outlasts Gators in Game 1 thriller, one win from title
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-USC pulls out another thrilling finish in Omaha
-College World Series Notebook- Despite fractured wrist, Walker shines

From the Charlotte Observer
-Governors make College World Series bet
-Scott Says- The jump that inspired a million jumps
-NFL to go forward with Thursday night games
-AP Source- Players meet with their attorneys

From the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Athletes and social media may be dicey combination
-WVU football- FedEx date with James Madison set for 2012

FCS school lures WVU into playing 'away' game
Mike Hamrick must feel bewildered beyond all belief
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

Does WVU ï¿½12 game at FedEx Field make sense?
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Calipari's new contract at Kentucky worth $36.5 million
Houston Chronicle (AP)

CWS disappointment hardly the end for Cavaliers
Richmond Times Dispatch

June 27, 2011

USC, Florida ready to take centerstage in Omaha
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-'Something very, very special going on' at USC
-Adversity throws another curve at South Carolina- Leading hitter Walker may be out with injury
-Carolina fans go the distance- Chance for glory worth trip to Omaha

Reaching 2 CWS finals in row a rare feat
Columbia (SC) State

The previews are in ... ... and the Hokies are a hit
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

Danny Coale is getting a kick out of punting
Roanoke Times

2011 North Carolina (Chapel Hill) Preview
College Football News

2011 South Carolina Gamecocks Intelligence Report- Checking in on the Navy
Garnet And Black Attack

AJ Liddell commits to Maryland Terrapins
Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers quarterback Clausen focused on future
Clausen on ESPN 'Sunday Conversation'
-Gamecocks-Gators rivalry about to heat up again
-Recipe for distrust- Kentucky, NCAA plus John Calipari
-Kurt Busch is toast of track with wine country win

Coach K not going anywhere
Durham Herald-Sun

June 26, 2011

SEC reigns supreme at World Series
Memphis Commercial Appeal (AP)

USC gets day off from drama
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Relaxed team makes winning look easy
-Holbrook a champion builder

49ers preparing for Charlotte market
ESPN

Seahawks staff facing busy, anxious summer
Wilmington Star News

Strength coach happy with WVU workouts
Charleston (WV) Gazette

College Football: The 25 Most Hated Programs of America's Favorite Sport
Bleacher Report

From the Charlotte Observer
-When the NFL gets moving- 5 things for the Panthers to do
-Heels' McAdoo following in his uncle's footsteps
-Coach K's pay- $5 million
-Ind. basketball standout survives 2nd plane crash
-Chris Leak's broken record is disputed
-More star power in 2012 NBA draft
-Down 2-0, Mexico rallies to top U.S. 4-2
-Tudor- Brown the best ACC back

June 25, 2011

One wild win- Defending champion South Carolina outlasts Virginia in the 13th inning
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Sick ending for Hultzen, Virginia at CWS
Charlottesville Daily Progress

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Destiny is on Gamecocks' side
-Gamecocks find a way again
-Tucker's hit in 8th sends Florida to CWS finals

Oh my in Omaha! USC back in CWS championship series
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Virginia loses extra-inning thriller in Omaha
Richmond Times Dispatch

Virginia drops extra-inning affair in CWS semifinal
Hampton Roads Daily Press

UNC-CH parking tickets went to eight players
WRAL

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Questions pile up with tickets
Heels' Little notched 93 parking tickets on 5 cars
-Parking citations at UNC-Chapel Hill
-UNC-CH football players cars identified
-Hurricanes get defensive with Murphy

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Upon further review, UNC allegations really are that bad
-Even UNC football scandal canï¿½t spoil Olï¿½ Royï¿½s peaceful offseason
-$2 million renovation of Trask Coliseum aims to improve experience

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bobcats identified targets, made deal, waited
-Mexico and U.S. just make it to Gold Cup
-Germany, Canada begin World Cup play

2011 Season Preview: Ask an opposing beat writer - Virginia Tech
Anderson Independent

Hokies trying to negotiate 2013 opener vs. Alabama
Hampton Roads Daily Press

NCAA's new nine-credit rule in football faces opposition in legislative process
Birmingham News

June 24, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Cavaliers choose Irving
-Are there precedents for UNC-CH?
-Canes look for the best

From CBS Sports
-A gamble on an old friend could cost Davis his job at UNC-CH
Podcast: UNC allegations
-Welcome to Compliance 2.0

UNC-CH greats give their take on football investigation
WRAL

UNC-CH's football mess involves more than just two people
Richmond Times Dispatch

Longer Davis stays as coach, more integrity UNC-CH loses
The Daily Advance

NCAA wants to guarantee more eyes on cases before making allegations
Birmingham News

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Why are Tar Heels so loyal to football coach Butch Davis?
-Virginia back alive, beats Cal in CWS elimination game

Strong hitting, Wilson's arm help Cavaliers hold off elimination
Charlottesville Daily Progress

College World Series- USC stays loose in bid to repeat
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Tanner rules his lineup out of order
Columbia (SC) State

From the Charlotte Observer
-Deal and rebuild
Three-way transaction acquires No.7 overall pick
-Bobcats following Panthers example
-NBA Draft First Round
-Goodell understands fans' frustration

June 23, 2011

UNC-CH preparing defense for major NCAA violations
Fayetteville Observer

From Yahoo! Sports
-NCAA probe puts Davis' job in jeopardy
-Big woes for Heels
-Perfect storm

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Heels make exit from Omaha
-UNC-CH omits details from NCAA letter
-No answers, just questions for Heels
-What's next for UNC-CH?
-U.S., Mexico to face off for Gold Cup final

It's do-or-die time for Virginia in CWS
Charlottesville Daily Progress

Cavaliers shake off rough outing against South Carolina, prepare again for Cal
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Inspiration adds chapter
-Tigers face tough football schedule

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-New ODU baseball coach calls program 'sleeping giant'
-VT Football- Who forgot to turn off the hype machine?

From the Aiken Standard
-Standard Showdown- Cam Huffman's Answers
-Standard Showdown- Jeremy's answers

Clifford Snow joins Louisville staff
ESPN (blog)

Lamb adds first two assistants with Mercer
Macon Telegraph (blog)

Why We're Optimistic About the Future of Big East Football
Big East Coast Bias (blog)

From the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Big East patience on TV deal has to pay
-WVU football- Details of settlement with Stewart made public

From the Charlotte Observer
-Draft: It's wait and see
-Listen- Take Biyombo
-A big night for Silas, son
-Governor gives green light to N.C. stock car label

Singler opted for degree, then draft
Durham Herald-Sun

Charlotte Smith is new Elon women's coach
Greensboro News-Record

June 22, 2011

NCAA accuses North Carolina (Chapel Hill) football program of nine major violations
Fayetteville Observer

ACC Insider - NCAA makes charges against UNC-CH, but whoï¿½s to blame?
Wilmington Star News

NCAA- Former UNC football coach, tutor and student-athletes violated NCAA bylaws
WRAL

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-CH receives NCAA letter outlining allegations
-Query details UNC-CH violations
-Davis will keep job despite transgressions
-Read the letter the NCAA sent to UNC, John Blake and Jennifer Wiley
-Heels struggling to get runners home
-Skinner ready to soak it all in
-Tar Heels welcome high expectations
-143-pound blue catfish pulled from Kerr Lake

From the Columbia (SC) State
-USC stays on victory path
-The pitchers shine in Omaha

Keep on winning- Gamecocks tie record for 13th straight NCAA tournament game victory
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

From the Charlottesville Daily Progress
-Cavaliers clobbered by Gamecocks in CWS
-Uncharacteristic mistakes cost Cavaliers

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-UVA loses to South Carolina in CWS
-ODU expected to hire Hampton High grad as its baseball coach

A&M makes quick exit from College World Series
Houston Chronicle

Florida beats Vanderbilt 3-1 in completion of delayed game
Tampabay.com

Ole Miss tabs Cliff Godwin as hitting coach
Mississippi Press (blog)

South Carolina Football- Spurrier Gives Victor Hampton a Second Shot
Bleacher Report

Counting down to Big East expansion deadline
Examiner.com

From the Charlotte Observer
-Proposal would test Panthers
-Swinging for fences not wise in this draft
-Governor gives green light to N.C. stock car label

June 21, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Freshman extends UNC-CH stay in Omaha
-Rain stops CWS game; Gators lead Vandy 3-1 in 6th
-UNC-CH's findings pending in parking probe
-Parking tickets given to UNC players (.pdf)
-Carrier game for UNC-CH is no small task
-NHL economics cost Canes plenty
-Coach K, Joe Pa tape talk

From the Houston Chronicle
-Longhorns eliminated from CWS with 3-0 loss to Tar Heels
-Texas A&M tries to stay alive against California
-Athletic director Byrne facilitates A&M revival

Virginia, South Carolina square off in CWS winner's bracket
Charlottesville Daily Progress

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Defending champion South Carolina tough task for Cavaliers
-Versatile Virginia pitcher Tyler Wilson showing his worth
-CAA proposal of five seasons of football eligibility makes sense

College World Series- UVa's 'perfect' pitcher aiming for more
Roanoke Times

Ameritrade creates whole new ballgame
Columbia (SC) State

Senior Wingo's CWS heroics add to an already impressive career with Gamecocks
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

From the Charlotte Observer
-Father quits job to see son pitch for Gamecocks
-Stephen Curry's summer of love, healing
-Red Bull news shakes up 'Silly Season'

From the Greensboro News-Record
-Potential record 143-pound blue catfish caught along Va.-N.C. border
-Stock car racing to be North Carolina's official sport

Collegiate apparel company in Winston-Salem draws fire
Winston Salem Journal

From the Fayetteville Observer
-N.C. State, Wake Forest draft report cards- A look at the All-Stars, the role players and the busts
-Hoops on a flat top a daunting task to organizers of UNC-Michigan State aircraft carrier game
-Three conference commissioners each get $1 million

When it comes to Big East expansion, less is more
cbssports.com

Cincinnati Bearcats Football- 8 Opponents We'd Love to See on Future Schedules
Bleacher Report

Good chance Freddie Jackson will wear UNCW uniform next season
Wilmington Star-News

CNN wants to follow Rampants
Greenville Daily Reflector

June 20, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-CH facing resilient Texas
-Duke recruit learns from parents

Texas back in must-win mode at College World Series
Houston Chronicle

From the Charlottesville Daily Progress
-Hultzen and Wilson shut down Cal
-CWS notebook- New facility in Omaha draws rave reviews

Virginia beats Cal in College World Series opener
Roanoke Times

Great Scott- Wingo sparks South Carolina to victory over Texas A&M
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Beary adds another scene to script fit for Hollywood
-Call him Mr. Clutch; Wingo comes through

From the Charlotte Observer
-Gamecocks safety arrested on DUI charge
-Rory McIlroy - A lovable pussycat poised to replace Tiger

Duke Draft Report Card- Rings and stats don't tell whole story of Blue Devils' success at the next level
Fayetteville Observer

Mids Ranked 86th In Phil Steele's 2011 College Football Power Rankings
NavySports.com

College Insider- The WAC's story of what ifs
Orlando Sentinel

"Double B" Takes First Place At Big Rock
WNCT

Greenville boat wins Big Rock
Greenville Daily Reflector

June 19, 2011

Tar Heels hit wall in College World Series loss to Vanderbilt
Raleigh News & Observer

Texas falls to Florida 8-4 in College World Series opener
Houston Chronicle

Virginia plans on 'bringing home the ring'
Charlottesville Daily Progress

Taylor has Hokie heritage, but is a hit with U.Va
The Virginian-Pilot

Cool, calm, but not cocky
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Morris- Commitment leads to championships
Columbia (SC) State

An NFL labor deal will trigger a flurry of action
Charlotte Observer

UNC-CH Draft Report Card- Tar Heels' collegiate success hasn't carried over to the NBA
Fayetteville Observer

NASCAR notes- Kurt Busch extends pole streak to three
Greensboro News-Record

June 18, 2011

From the WRAL
-Player's license plates linked to incarcerated dealer
-Phone records link agent, coach and player to travel dates
-35-game bowl schedule released; title game Jan. 9
-Carrier that buried bin Laden may host hoops games

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-DB Hampton dismissed by Gamecocks
-'Hard to imagine a better event'
-Mount Pleasant native Karen Tanner keeps husband grounded, family going

Bradley debate tough on Tanner
Columbia (SC) State

Expect arms race from U.Va
Richmond Times Dispatch

Hultzen to start Virginia's first game in CWS
Charlottesville Daily Progress

Heels hope CWS trip lasts awhile
Winston Salem Journal

Tar Heels rely on rookies as World Series starts
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Houston Chronicle
-Breaking down this weekend's College World Series
-Texas finds unfamiliar stadium in often-visisted Omaha

2011 Virginia Tech Hokies Predictions
Doc's Sports Service

Combines, summer camps critical to college football prospects
Wilmington Star-News

From the Charlotte Observer
-Dale Jr. hoping for elusive win
-It's early, but Newton, Smith already connect
-Ranking the Top 40 prospects in NBA draft
-McIlroy takes 6-shot lead into US Open weekend

June 17, 2011

Ticketed Tar Heels
Fayetteville Observer

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Blake, players talked
-UNC-CH football players racked up 395 parking tickets
-Tar Heels became believers
-Mariners call up Ackley
-Calipari loses 42 victories from record
-Concussion bill signed into law
-Packers get Super Bowl rings in private

Documents show depth of UNC-CH parking fines
Winston Salem Journal

From the WRAL
-UNC-CH football players racked up $13K in parking tickets
-Why the parking tickets matter

From the Charlotte Observer
-Waiting for the first 49ers freshmen
-Gamecocks' spirit has stuck
-Picks 9 and 19 may be more than they seem

Athletic departments see surge financially in down economy
USA Today

College World Series Preview Capsules
The Associated Press

Virginia starters leave little work for 'pen
Washington Times

Turning down the big league's big bucks paying off for Kline
Charlottesville Daily Progress

From the Charlotte Observer
-UNC-CH's Wierzbicki a first-timer to CWS as Heels head to Omaha
-Cutcliffe: Blue Devils 'get better every day'

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Meyers makes impact on Gamecocks' pitching staff
-Touted QB Kelly commits to Tigers

From the Columbia (SC) State
-The Blatt is nothing like you remember
-Jim Kelly's nephew, QB Chad Kelly, chooses Clemson

From the Houston Chronicle
-Texas knows what to expect at College World Series
-A&M coach relies on pitching to key trek to Omaha

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Former West Brunswick football standout Hill switching schools again
Alfy Hill's wandering saga has taken yet another twist,
-As the summer days gets hotter, so does football recruiting

Navy Ranked 57th in the country by Lindy's College Football
NavySports.com

Withrow's Doc Gamble resigns; accepts coaching position at UC
Cincinnati.com (blog)

No Blue Marlin caught at Big Rock
New Bern Sun Journal

June 16, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-CH releases records in football inquiry
-Database- Status of UNC players who have been investigated
-UNC-CH's Moran has winning bloodlines
-Three-star QB commits to UNC-CH
-Bruins end long drought

Stallings emerges as an offensive, defensive leader for Tar Heels
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Columbia (SC) State
-BP sessions sharpen Tannerï¿½s eyes
-Tournament likely saved

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Road to repeat- Gamecocks in search of another College World Series title
-Holbrook withdraws name; Vols tap Serrano

From the Charlottesville Daily Progress
-After playing in Rosenblatt, Cavs set to play in plush new CWS park
-Taylor goes from high school unknown to Cavalier hero
-O'Connor's risky ninth-inning moves panned out

22 college football programs made money in 2009-10, NCAA report says
Birmingham News

College Football Predictions- 25 Teams That Will Not Lose in Non-Conference Play
Bleacher Report

'No excuses,' says new Radford men's head coach
Roanoke Times

Newport News native Barefoot officially takes over for Larry at ODU
Hampton Roads Daily Press

June 15, 2011

From the Charlotte Observer
-Waltrip, Yarborough hear beckon of NASCAR's hall
-Cho knows gameplan to follow
-Optimism grows as NFL labor talks progress

Canucks, Bruins ready to finish off epic finals
Durham Herald-Sun

College football recruiting- Wolfpack, Tar Heels bag big-play talent
Fayetteville Observer

NCAA rules former Oak Ridge Military wide receiver, Maryland recruit ineligible
Greensboro News-Record

ACC Insider - Wisconsin a better fit for Russell Wilson
Wilmington Star-News

Rich Rodriguez will join CBS as an analyst this fall
New Orleans Times Picayune

Vandy familiar to UNC-CH's Stallings
Raleigh News & Observer

UNC-CH catcher faces family clash in College World Series
Winston Salem Journal

From the Charlottesville Daily Progress
-Coach gains instant popularity
-The Hunt for home

'Overwhelming' response to U.Va. reaching College World Series
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Strong-armed- Starting pitching has been the key to South Carolina's return to Omaha
-South Carolina's Bradley Jr. cleared to practice- Injured center fielder could be ready to play in College World Series

South Carolina proves recruiting with bullpen in mind no longer taboo
Myrtle Beach Sun News

USC has situational success
Columbia (SC) State

Resilient A&M enjoys visitor status on way to CWS
Houston Chronicle

Radford selects VCU assistant Mike Jones as men's basketball coach
Roanoke Times

Quiet second day at Big Rock
New Bern Sun Journal

June 14, 2011

From the Charlottesville Daily Progress
-With one swing, Cavaliers go from out to Omaha
-Ratcliffe- Cavaliers rewrite the headlines with miraculous rally
-Thrilling comeback sends Cavs to World Series
-Amazing two-out rally sends Cavaliers back to Omaha

'Most thrilling, greatest win' sends Cavaliers to Omaha
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Richmond Times Dispatch
-Late dramatics send Virginia to College World Series
-Cavaliers put premier program on display, advance to CWS

From the Tallahassee Democrat
-FSU baseball suffers early knockout punch by Texas A&M in Game 3
-Pitching gave Florida State no shot at Omaha
-Emotions flare during series finale
-FSU baseball falls to Texas A&M, 11-2

From the Houston Chronicle
-A&M rips Florida State to reach College World Series
-UT tops Arizona State to reach College World Series

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-CH, Vandy to kick off world series in new park
-Canes' Francis returns to the eye of the storm
-Boston breaks back in Game 6

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Gamecocks stick to winning formula
-Gamecocks to open CWS play on Sunday night

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Five pit stops on return trip to the CWS
-Memorable moments on the road back to Omaha

From the Anderson Independent
-Anything else for a determined USC is icing on the cake
-USC assistant Holbrook to interview for Volsï¿½ head coaching job

NCAA president says schools should not pay players
New Orleans Times Picayune

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bobcats add 'analytical' GM
-Lessons to be learned from Mavericks' title
-Here's one suggestion for NASCAR's next hall class

Pirates Cove boat new leader in Big Rock Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament
WNCT

June 13, 2011

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Virginia loses aura of invincibility, falls to UC Irvine
-Late rally gives UC Irvine 6-4 win at top-seeded Virginia, forces decisive third game

From the Richmond Times Dispatch
-Cavaliers must regroup, reload to move to College World Series
-Cavaliers must regroup, reload to move to College World Series

UVa baseball in same position as last year
Roanoke Times

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Gamecocks punch ticket to CWS
-Championship repeat a realistic expectation

Late offensive explosion lifts USC over UConn
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

College baseball capsules
Fayetteville Observer

2011 Virginia Tech Preview
College Football News

WVU football- Stewart and WVU have had plenty of deja vu recently
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

WVU ready to move past awkward period
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Dallas Mavericks beat Miami Heat to win first NBA title in franchise history
Dallas Morning News

Canucks ready to hoist Cup
Raleigh News & Observer

Kinston survives longest game in CL history
Kinston Free Press

Golden? Boy, looks that way
Gordon earns 5th Pocono victory
Charlotte Observer

June 12, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Tar Heels headed to CWS
-UNC-CH freshman fills the bill

For Vandy, it's onward to Omaha
Vanderbilt is going to the College World Series for the first time.
Nashville Tennessean

From the Charlottesville Daily Progress
-Virginia one win from College World Series
-Ratcliffe- Virginia offense delivers again

Virginia winning over opponents in victory
For the fourth consecutive game, a visiting baseball coach shook his head while marveling about how well the Virginia Cavaliers are playing.
Richmond Times Dispatch

From the Columbia (SC) State
-One down, one to go for Gamecocks
-Tanner trip to the mound turns game around

USC, Clemson show just how hard the NCAA tournament can be
Anderson Independent

From the Houston Chronicle
-A&M tops Florida State 6-2 in Game 1 of super regional
-Texas ties up super regional series with Arizona State

From the Charlotte Observer
-49ers in a quandary about conference
-Panthers- Workouts will pay dividends
-Locked-out- NFL training camp sites start to sweat
-Bobcats need a spark behind arc

U.Va. class of 2012 gets QB's commitment
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Naming an heir apparent a bad move for college-football teams
Winston Salem Journal

Taking a look at Stewart's legacy
Charleston (WV) Gazette

SUNDAY BEST: Steve Spurrier right to push pay envelope
Memphis Commercial Appeal

June 11, 2011

From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Stewart out as WVU head coach
-A bit late, but the right move

Holgorsen takes over head coaching post at WVU
Wheeling News-Register

From the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Luck isn't afraid to do something that stirs the pot
-WVU introduces Holgorsen as football coach
-Stewart, WVU have severed ties
-WVU has another urgent matter that needs closure, too

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Tar Heels keep rolling
-Gators take bite out of Bulldogs

From the Charlottesville Daily Progress
-Virginia's final push for Omaha begins Saturday
-Meet Virginia's Karl Kuhn- "The best pitching coach in America"

Virginia baseball team to test the curse of the top seed
Roanoke Times

Dominant Virginia baseball takes nothing for granted vs. UC Irvine
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Anderson Independent
-Tanner: Super Regional all about baseball
-Experience meets talent in Columbia

UConn has built one of nationï¿½s top athletics programs
Columbia (SC) State

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Respect earned- South Carolina won't overlook super regional foe Connecticut
-With eight drafted and several seniors leaving, Clemson could have many holes to fill

From the Charlotte Observer
-Beason coaching up Panthers teammates
-Terry has title hopes up his sleeve
-Canucks edge Bruins, move to brink of NHL title

Tennessee, Pearl, Kiffin to answer to NCAA charges
Houston Chronicle

Ticket that cost blue marlin crew $1.2 million prize was altered
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

June 10, 2011

Vandy expects to take first College World Series step
Four teams have received top-eight national seeds since Super Regionals began in 1999 that still haven't gone (East Carolina, San Diego, Coastal Carolina), and Vanderbilt is the one of those to have been seeded twice.
The Tennessean

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Reifers shares Rex lead
-UNC-CH's surprise season
-Tar Heels glad Fox is back
-NCSU transfer Harrow enrolls at Kentucky

NCAA Baseball Super Regionals- Who Wins a Trip to Omaha
Bleacher Report

Anteaters, Wahoos play similar styles of baseball
Richmond Times Dispatch

From the Houston Chronicle
-UT has much to prove in quest for College World Series
-For Texas A&M baseball, it's Omaha or bust

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Tar Heels to continue bid to return to CWS
-Lenox Rawlings- Childress saga could only happen in NASCAR

From the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Doing it his own way- USC's Marzilli- From scrawny kid to starting outfielder
-Bellamy's photo was just 'a joke'

NCAA Football '12 Rankings Leaked, Maryland Checks In At No. 40
SB Nation DC

TV Coverage Announced for ECU and Marshall Games
TechSideline.com

NC sports agents regulated more in Senate bill
WNCT

Greg Schiano's radical idea- Abolish kickoffs in college football
Birmingham News

Luck isn't afraid to do something that stirs the pot
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Charlotte Observer
-Mexico crushes Cuba in Gold Cup nightcap
-Costa Rica, El Salvador draw
-Festival breaks out at football stadium
-Mavs ride crisp shooting to 3-2 lead in NBA finals
-Sides 'very far apart' on NBA labor deal
-Morris' game has old-school feel
-Fun a big part of Smith's game plan
-Carolina Panthers praise Cam Newton's work

June 9, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-More area players drafted
-Strange weekend for UNC-CH's Michael
-Holt making mark
-Sports agents regulated more in N.C. Senate bill
-Bruins blow out Canucks again
-Big money and big fish? It must be Big Rock time

From the Charlotte Observer
-2 leagues turn down 49ers' bid
-Chicharito, Mexico's biggest star, stirs passion
-Panthers fans no match when international soccer hits stadium
-NFL, players meet for a second day in New York

Tar Heels don pink socks to honor coach's mother
Fayetteville Observer

Cavs shortstop comes up big
Charlottesville Daily Progress

Five ways South Carolina has overcome injury bug this season
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Stewart mum on coaching flap
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Coaches Must Trust Each Other
West Virginia MetroNews

From the USA Today
-Series of scandals dominating college football's offseason
-Mountain West hopes changes in membership don't affect success on the field

From the Houston Chronicle
-Some truly seek a clean football program
-McCoy's wife says perks everywhere in college football

Swinney among a dozen coaches on the hot seat
Columbia (SC) State

Karen Barefoot hired as ODU's women's baskeball coach
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

June 8, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-NCAA plans to finish UNC-CH football probe soon
-Read the NCAA's letter of inquiry to UNC-CH
-Database- Status of UNC-CH players who have been investigated
-UNC-CH's Fox to return
Fox has missed a week of games and practices to be with his mother, Barbara, who died Saturday
-Five Pack players picked in MLB draft
-Hurricanes make some moves behind the bench

NCAA aims to finish UNC-CH probe this month
WNCT

From the Charlotte Observer
-Ailing Nowitzki lifts Mavericks, NBA finals tied
-Bobcats hope trip to Europe pays off
-Panthers, Wofford face deadline
-U.S. opens Gold Cup with win over Canada
-U.S. players find home on El Salvador roster
-Austin must choose- Padres or N.C. State?
-Will We Ever See The Old Tiger Again?

From the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-WVU fans reserve judgment on allegations
-Luck needs to put his thinking cap on
-TODAY- Luck vows to keep personnel matters private
-Sources- Stewart's contract on hold; WVU investigating leaks

From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-WVU players keep focus amid coaching turmoil
-Stewart's WVU job appears in danger

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Heels looking past the draft
-UNC-CH receives letter of inquiry from NCAA
-Former Blue Devil Emma dead at 49

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Clemson suspends WR Craig
-Gamecocks' Bradley- 'It's like a sigh of relief'
-C of C women's basketball coach Wilson says next season will be her last
-AP Sources- NBC retains Olympic rights for 4 games
-What female athletes should know about ACL injuries

NCAA baseball- Super regionals glance
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

From the Charlottesville Daily Progress
-Super Regional times, dates set on busy Tuesday for O'Connor
-It's time to expand Davenport Field

U.Va. baseball notebook- Coleman rewarded for persistence
Richmond Times Dispatch

TCU coach to interview today
Huntsville Item

From GoVolsXtra
-AD Hamilton to get $1.335 million in UT separation agreement, offers upbeat message at resignation announcement
-Next AD hire might break new ground
-Hoping for the best: Mike Hamilton's resignation not certain to bring NCAA favor

Three Forsyth County players picked in draft
Winston-Salem Journal

College football recruiting- Blue Devils search coast to coast for prospects
Fayetteville Observer

ODU will name Karen Barefoot as women's basketball coach
Hampton Roads Daily Press

June 7, 2011

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-South Carolina finishes off Stetson, advances to super regional
-USC step closer in bid to return to World Series
-Tigers crushed by Connecticut, ending season
-Clemson knocked out of NCAAs
-No precedent for this Tiger meltdown
-Coach says USC star signee Clowney has qualified

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Tanner says this team ï¿½gets itï¿½
-USC-UConn Super showdown starts Saturday

UConn bashes through Tigers, Doug Kingsmore invincibility
Anderson Independent

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-CH prepares for super regional
-Cole first, UNC's Michael 30th in MLB draft
-Canes' Brind'Amour expected to join coaching staff

From the Charlottesville Daily Progress
-UC Irvine coming to Charlottesville for Super Regional
-Mariners take Virginia ace Hultzen with No. 2 pick in MLB Draft

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-U.Va. Baseball's Remarkable Weekend
-ODU coaching search moving forward

From the Houston Chronicle
-Cal rallies in ninth to beat Baylor in Houston Regional
-Dallas Baptist tops Oral Roberts in Fort Worth regional

Sunday regionals roundup
Baseball America

From the Charlotte Observer
-Smith praises Panthers' coach, top pick
-NFL owners move to dismiss players' lawsuit
-Vick's book gets at truth behind lies
-Pack was right fit for Glennon
-USC stripped of 2004 BCS national championship
-OSU president Gee- University reviewing compliance

Sugar Bowl will be played Jan. 3, one day later than originally scheduled
New Orleans Times Picayune

Childress hit with $150,000 fine
Winston Salem Journal

Virginia Tech Football- 5 Items on the Hokies' Summer-to-Do List
Bleacher Report

Vincent wins 800th baseball game
MaxPreps

UNCW assistant coach McMahon to take assistant's job at Murray State
Wilmington Star-News

June 6, 2011

From the Charlotte Observer
-Tar Heels advance to Super Regionals
-Fresh bullpen saves Tar Heels
-Pack headed home
-Razorbacks end 49ers' regional

UNC-CH cruises past JMU with Fox still absent
Fox missed his third consecutive game Sunday as his mother, Barbara Gault Fox, 76, died in Raleigh on Saturday
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Charlottesville Daily Progress
-Cavaliers roll again in Charlottesville Regional
-UVa finds a way to play even better

Cavaliers make winning look easy in midst of "special" season
Richmond Times Dispatch

Fans Flocking To Davenport For Sterling Hoos
TheSabre.com

UConn rallies to stun Clemson, force winner take-all game
Anderson Independent

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Super plans on hold- Walk-off single lifts UConn over Clemson, forces deciding game
-Severe thunderstorm forces USC-Stetson game to be resumed today at 1 p.m
-Storm knocks out power at South Carolina Regional

Baseball- Mississippi State earns Atlanta Region title
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Oral Roberts eliminates TCU at Fort Worth Regional
Houston Chronicle

June 5, 2011

UNC-CH Expecting Notice of Allegations
Restrictions on postseason play or television contracts are not expected.
scout.com

UNC-CH mum on Internet report on NCAA probe
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Charlottesville Daily Progress
-Cavaliers roll again in Charlottesville Regional
-Notebook- Virginia pitchers piling up the strikeouts

Virginia beats St. John's 10-2, plays for NCAA regional title Sunday
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Hultzen, Cavs calm Red Storm in NCAA baseball regional
Roanoke Times

Danny Hultzen dominates as Virginia routs St. John's in NCAA baseball regional
Washington Times

Hultzen leads Virginia to another NCAA win
Richmond Times Dispatch

Hultzen, UVa storm St. John's
Lynchburg News and Advance

U.Va. routs St. John's as Hultzen fans 12
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

Virginia baseball wallops St. John's in NCAA baseball tournament behind Danny Hultzen
Washington Post

St. John's Sent To Elimination Game After 10-2 Defeat Against No. 1 Virginia
RedStormSports.com

Region Baseball Roundup- ECU, UNC, N.C. State
Fayetteville Observer

From the Charlotte Observer
-South Carolina powers past Stetson 11-5
-Sun Devils burn 49ers
-Pack's Mazzoni dominates
-Heels' Johnson shuts down James Madison
-ACC schools getting early recruiting jump
-Analysts wonder if labor will cost NBA momentum
-NFL may be idle, but not Rivera
-Bobcats need to find a big man in middle
-Childress-Kyle Busch altercation probed

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Clemson in the driver's seat- Tigers tame Chants to stay in winner's bracket
-Gamecocks pound Hatters, 11-5, to advance to regional final

From the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-WVU football- Luck can't afford for Holgorsen to mess up
-WVU board approves stadium beer sales for sporting events

June 4, 2011

NCAA regionals- Around the nation
Omaha World-Herald

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Virginia defeats Navy 6-0 in NCAA tourney
-St. John's shuts down ECU, will play U.Va. at 6 p.m. Saturday

From the Annapolis Capital
-Virginia blanks Navy in NCAAs
-Attention to detail lifts Navy baseball

Dazzling debut
Charlottesville Daily Progress

Roberts goes the distance as Cavs win opener
Richmond Times Dispatch

JMU rolls in regional baseball opener; ECU blanked
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Virginia Tops Navy, 6-0, In NCAA Regional Opener
navysports.com

Tar Heels don't miss coach
Greensboro News & Record

From the Charlotte Observer
-49ers top Hogs in NCAA opener
-Dying of cancer, Stout is who he is
-Tar Heels bag Bears in opener
-Stetson rallies past Pack in Columbia
-S. Carolina opens title defense with win
-Goodell- Both sides want deal
-Bobcats' Stephen Jackson- No more excuses
-Junior- Opportunity knocks again Sunday
-SEC caps football signees at 25, down from 28

New SEC rule will prohibit football coaches from 'oversigning' recruits
Memphis Commercial Appeal

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Taken to the limit- Defending champion USC edges Georgia Southern in regional opener
-Meo lives up to billing in Coastal win
-Clemson's gamble works in a rout of Sacred Heart

Tigers score early, often, bash Sacred Heart in NCAA opener
Anderson Independent

ACC Insider - ACC best in baseball and lacrosse. But does anybody care?
Wilmington Star-News

SHSU coaching search down to seven candidates
Huntsville Item

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell makes surprise visit to Fort Bragg
Fayetteville Observer

June 3, 2011

64 Teams, One Goal
Baseball America

From the Charlottesville Daily Progress
-By sticking together, Virginia coaching staff has turned Cavaliers into national contender
-Breaking down the Charlottesville Regional
-Notebook- Pitching the key in Charlottesville Regional

Cavaliers gearing up to face Navy
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Cavs set sights on NCAA regional title
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Mids gets over tourney hump
Annapolis Capital

From the Charlotte Observer
-Host UNC-CH feels like underdog in regional
-SEC basketball ready to scrap divisional format
-Justice Department's antitrust division will meet with BCS
-NFL, players meet; court date next
-Rivera- Panthers had no knowledge of NFLCA filing
-Volunteer coach enjoys opportunity
-Mavericks stage late rally to tie series

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-N.C. State won't gamble again in regional
-Heels at home in Boshamer

Analysis: Is college football more scandalous than ever?
Memphis Commercial Appeal

South Carolina president on oversigning- SEC doesn't want competitive disadvantage
Birmingham News

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-USC set to begin its defense
-Clemson Regional Notes- Firth up first in pitching plan
-Paying to play the game they love- College baseball would benefit with more scholarships available
-Spurrier backs far-fetched plan to pay players
-USC at Dawgs in afternoon

Some bench time might cure Garcia
Augusta Chronicle

FIRST AND GOAL- Will expansion kill the Big East?
Newington Town Crier

Beer vote coming today at WVU, prep baseball notes
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Duke coach speaks on loss of solidarity in ACC
Durham Herald-Sun

June 2, 2011

Two paths await Virginia in NCAA baseball playoffs
Washington Times

REGIONAL CAPSULES
Baseball America

2011 College Baseball NCAA Regional Stat Capsules
Baseball360.com

Sources say three have interviewed for NU baseball job
Texas Christian associate head coach Randy Mazey, Arkansas assistant Todd Butler and Texarkana College head coach Will Bolt, a former Husker, have interviewed for the vacancy.
HuskerExtra.com

From WRAL.com
-UNC-CH investigation gets complicated with Coples
-Heels happy to be No. 3 seed

UNCW's mediocre run has to stop in 2012
Wilmington Star-News

WVU Will Benefit from Big East Expansion, TV Deal
Bleacher Report

College football's recent scandals can't compare with the problems at FIFA
New Orleans Times Picayune

June 1, 2011

Heat, pressure on for Cavaliers baseball team
Richmond Times Dispatch

O'Connor says Cavaliers' pitching 'in great shape'
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Virginia baseball looks ahead to NCAAs
Roanoke Times

UVa benefits from ACC title as it hosts NCAA regional
Lynchburg News and Advance

2011 NCAA Baseball Tourney Preview (Part 1)
ACCSports.com

From the Wall Street Journal
-Top-seeded Virginia sticking with game plan
-St. John's Returns to NCAAs

USC receives its just rewards
Columbia (SC) State