September 30, 2011
Feast of Saint Jerome
"Paint it Purple" Friday

From Bonesville.net
-Monroe: Kevin's Keys to the North Carolina Game
-BVL: C-USA Scoreboard, Standings & Schedule
WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town (Walter Jones)

East Carolina, North Carolina-Chapel Hill To Continue Series Through 2013
ecupirates.com

ECU-UNCCH agree to extend series
Raleigh News & Observer

UNC-Chapel Hill, ECU continue football series in 2012-13
Durham Herald-Sun

East Carolina practices how not to lose the ball
Wilmington Star-News

Notebook- Pirates� Parker earns bittersweet nod
Kinston Free Press

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates� Parker gets his chance (sub req'd)
-Tailgate tunes up with ECU, UNC-CH bands
-Editorial- Affirmation that ACC ideal for ECU

Perdue pushing for ECU's admission into Big East
WNCT

UNC Chapel Hill insider- Heels prepare for another strange offense
FS Carolinas

Expansion By The Numbers 1- Grading Potential SEC Partners
MrSEC

Ready to get embarrassed?
The Daily Tar Heel

September 29, 2011
Rosh Hashanah
Michaelmas (Greek/Roman Catholic)
National Attend Your Grandchild's Birth Day

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: Pep talk optional this week
WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town (Dr. Randy Parker)

Vacek: UNC-Chapel Hill Preview
BoneyardBanter.com

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Host Tar Heels In Carolina Clash
-Meet The Pirates Basketball Event Scheduled For Oct. 15
-Stephenson Receives C-USA Men's Golf Weekly Honor
-Women's Cross Country Ranked No. 10 In Southeast Region
-Baseball Announces Purple-Gold World Series Schedule

From the East Carolinian
-Pirates look to thwart Heels
-Swim team takes the starting block
-OPINION- Former Pirates shine in NFL

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Can�t Hardy wait (sub req'd)
-ECU reaping benefits of seniors' work (sub req'd)
VIDEO- Trivia Challenge at the ECU game

UNC-CH's Withers embraces rivalry with ECU
Wilmington Star-News (blog)

ECU close to home for Heels
Raleigh News & Observer

North Carolina @ ECU - The Edge
hoistthecolours.net (blog)

CBS Sports Network To Broadcast UNCCH-ECU Game
tarheelblue.com

North Carolina-Chapel Hill (3-1) at East Carolina (1-2) (ET)
Macon Telegraph (blog)

Wednesday Everett Withers Quotes
scout.com

WITN: Terry Holland Interview (9.24)
Bluewaterpirates Albums

From Pirate Radio 1250 audio - Live @ 5
Steve Ballard
Jeff Connors

Gov. Perdue Seeks Help For ECU-Big East Admission
WITN

Skip Holtz Vs. Todd Graham- 2008 C-USA Championship Game
Voodoo Five

September 28, 2011
National Women's Health and Fitness Day
Rosh Hashanah (begins at sundown - Jewish New Year)

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: Strandberg tames pain to master her game
WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town (Church Run)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Men's Golf Team Places Second At VCU Shootout
-Pirates Sweep C-USA Athletes-Of-The-Week

From the East Carolinian
-FINALLY
-OPINION- Conference wrap up
-Road trip ends in defeat

UNC-CH Thoughts on Saturday's Game
WNCT

Tar Heels will need to sure up D against ECU
FS Carolinas

Opponent Preview: East Carolina
scout.com

ECU looks to boost reputation with bid to join Big East conference
The Daily Tar Heel

Batten- Pirates in hunt for defensive tackle
Fayetteville Observer

Pack Offers Mitch
superprep.com

A modest Pirate proposal
Charlotte Observer

College Football 2011: Describing Every College Football Team With One Word
Bleacher Report

Week 5 upset watch
ESPN

September 27, 2011
Ancestor Appreciation Day
Perigean Spring Tides
Saint Vincent de Paul Feast Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Turnovers and Tar Heels on Pirates' agenda
WBVL Audio Replay: Ruffin McNeill Game Week Presser
WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town (Judge Newby)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Men's Golf In Third At VCU Shootout
-Bullock Wins Offensive C-USA Honor
-McNeill's Weekly Press Conference

It�s Heel Week for ECU
Washington Daily News

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-UNC-CH defense shifts focus
-Fans get game ball

McNeill honors ECU fans after win
Kinston Free Press

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-ECU recruits Hunt
-Law firm of ex-gov Hunt might help ECU's Big East bid

WITN Sports 6pm for Monday, September 26th
WITN

Non-AQ Players of the Week
ESPN

Tar Heels shift gears to prepare for Pirates� air attack
Durham Herald-Sun

Ex-Footballer Ed Watkins Finds Life On Pit Road A Gas
Auto Racing News

Who's Recruiting Marcus the Hardest?
scout.com

East Carolina Pirates Vs. North Carolina Tar Heels 10/1/11
Sports Chat Place

September 26, 2011
Family Day - A Day To Eat Dinner With Your Children
UN World Maritime Day
Birthday - Johnny Appleseed

O'Brien: Turnovers trending for ECU
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Fall To Miners On The Road, 3-2
-East Carolina Ends Road Swing With 3-0 Loss

ECU home games now magnified
Greenville Daily Reflector

Hardy, Bullock come through for East Carolina
Wilmington Star-News

September 25, 2011

From Bonesville.net
-Game Center- ECU 28, UAB 23
-Myatt- Clumsy win sets stage for Heels' visit
-O'Brien- Pirates prevail in spite of themselves
-Box Score / Statistics
-Game Day Photo Gallery
-Complete C-USA Standings & Scoreboard
Coach Ruff Post-game Presser

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Edges UAB In Conference USA Opener, 28-23
-ECU Continues League Road Trip At UTEP Sunday Afternoon

WITN 6pm Sports for Saturday, September 24th
WITN

Fans React To ECU's Decision to Apply For BCS
WNCT

From the Fayetteville Observer
-East Carolina holds on for 28-23 win over UAB
-Batten- Daniel Drake returns favor to ECU

ECU survives despite turnovers
Kinston Free Press

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates get ugly win over UAB
-ECU shrugs off miscues to get first victory
-ECU�s Bullock blasts Blazers
-ECU enrollment down slightly
-Campbell- ECU a better fit for ACC
-University reaccreditation under way (sub req'd)
-ECU to demolish complex (sub req'd)

It wasn't pretty, but it was a win for East Carolina
Wilmington Star-News

Defense does it
Washington Daily News

East Carolina holds on for 28-23 win over UAB
WRAL (AP)

Pirates Slide by UAB
Pirates Illustrated (rivals.com)

Recap- East Carolina vs. U-A-B
Sports Network

Blazers Force Seven Turnovers, Fall 28-23 At East Carolina
UABsports.com

UAB QB Bryan Ellis expected to stay overnight at a Greenville hospital
Birmingham News

Cracking the ACL code
Raleigh News & Observer

Ross works out in Miami, no offer from Dolphins
WECT

Dwayne Harris to return punts, maybe kicks
ESPN

September 24, 2011

From Bonesville.net
-Monroe: Kevin's Keys to the UAB Game
-BVL: C-USA Scoreboard, Standings & Schedule
-WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town (Winslow's)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Host UAB For Conference USA Opener
-Lebo Granted Contract Extension Through 2019
-Cross Country Claims ECU Pirate Invitational Titles
-ECU Drops Conference USA Opener At Colorado College, 2-0
-Pirates Suffer Sweep At Memphis

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates work to get receivers involved (sub req'd)
-ECU, UAB aim for first win
-Lebo inks extension through �18-19 season
-ECU gets aid in hunt for Big East bid
-ECU celebrates new health facilities

ECU opens C-USA season today
Kinston Free Press

Pirates begin C-USA play
Washington Daily News

Former governor supports Big East move
East Carolinian

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-ECU, UAB both want first win
-UAB at East Carolina
-ECU coach Lebo gets new deal

ECU preps for UAB match-up
WNCT

From the Birmingham News
-ECU WR Lance Lewis came close to playing for UAB
-Pick 'em- Week 4 college football picks

Conference USA Game Picks
Miner Rush (blog)

Batten- Big East, ECU fit perfectly
Fayetteville Observer

John Rooke - Thinking Out Loud
  East Carolina should get serious consideration
GoLocalProv

September 23, 2011

From the East Carolinian
-Pirates prepare for Blazers
-University ranks as top tier school
-Introducing campus�s new interim dental dean
-ECU vs. UAB gameday blog

Blazers Fine-Tune Preparations For Game With Pirates Saturday
UABsports.com

From ecupirates.com
-UAB Contest Sold Out
-East Carolina University Releases "The Smartest East Carolina Fan"

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU athletics committee discusses future
-Show of hands (sub req'd)

TJ's Grove doing his job well at East Carolina
Frederick News Post

Notebook- ECU looking for improvement on offense
Jacksonville Daily News

From the Wilmington Star-News
-East Carolina prepared for offense to grow up in CUSA
-ECU wants the Big East, but BCS landscape might change

UAB @ ECU - The Edge
hoistthecolours.net

ECU sees its future with the Big East
Greensboro News-Record (AP)

Big East needs a program like East Carolina
Fayetteville Observer

Repost: Holtz questions 'sense' of 10 Big East football teams
St. Petersburg Times (5.21.11)

Chris Johnson- Did Titans RB Take Big Money and Decide Not to Run?
Bleacher Report

September 22, 2011

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: Father knows best
-WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town (Cornhole Tourney)

Vacek: Preview of the UAB Blazers
BoneyardBanter.com

From ecupirates.com
-Strandberg Takes Home Second-Straight C-USA Weekly Honor
-Pirates Host UAB For Conference USA Opener

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ACC moves could help ECU
-Editorial- Critical opportunity for ECU

From the Washington Daily News
-Blacknall gives ECU defense a boost
-ECU Big East bound?

ECU releases statement on application to Big East
WNCT

ECU applies for Big East membership
Kinston Free Press

East Carolina applies to Big East
Raleigh News & Observer (AP)

From ESPN (blog)
-Q&A- ECU athletic director Terry Holland
-3-point stance- James Rodgers returns

Conference Expansion- East Carolina Seeking Big East Membership
Busting Brackets

Big East will look to add Navy, Air Force for football only
Newark Star-Ledger

Big East Expansion- Memphis, Houston & ECU Not An Option?
The Nova Blog (blog)

September 21, 2011

From ecupirates.com
-Strandberg Wins Wild Eggs Cardinal Cup Individual Title
-UNC-Chapel Hill Game Sold Out

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Perdue, ECU officials talk football alignment
-Governor- Cut budget with care
-Merger between C-USA, MWC possible (sub req'd)

Governor Perdue Speaks Out On Conference Realignment
WITN

Big East Committed to Staying Together
WNCT

East Carolina Pirates Vs. UAB Blazers
Sports Chat Place

Jay Ross heads to Miami to work out for Dolphins
WWAY NewsChannel 3

Patrick Kinas named Broadcaster of Year
Charlotte Observer

Beat Writers' Recap- Cowboys-49ers
ESPN

College Football Recruiting- Region juniors entertain major-college offers
Fayetteville Observer

September 20, 2011

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Topsy-turvy ride's destination unknown
-WBVL Audio Replay: Ruffin McNeill Game Week Presser
-WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town (Mick Mixon)

From ecupirates.com
-Ballard, Holland Address Conference Realignment
-ECU In Second Place After First Round Of Wild Eggs Cardinal Cup
-McNeill's Weekly Press Conference

McNeill- ECU has total package
Greenville Daily Reflector

From the East Carolinian
-Riley brings wisdom beyond his years
-OPINION- Run stopping still a challenge
-Soccer shuts out Francis Marion

From the Washington Daily News
-Back in action
-ECU keeping eye on NCAA landscape

East Carolina applies to Big East
Wilmington Star-News

ECU will see new sights, but in which direction?
Wilmington Star-News

ECU 'actively engaged' in realignment talks
Charlotte Observer

Pirates in realignment talks
Kinston Free Press

ECU actively seeking BCS conference inclusion
WRAL

September 19, 2011
International Talk Like a Pirate Day
National Woman Road Warrior Day
Saint Gennaro Feast Day

O'Brien: ECU could benefit from conference chaos
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Soccer Shuts Out FMU, 2-0, To Close Out Non-Conference Play
Sept. 18 - Post-Practice Interviews
-Men's Tennis Wins Five Flights At ECU Fall Shootout
U N D A U N T E D | ECU Athletics Director Shares UNDAUNTED Positioning For Future Success ( 8.16.11)

Pirates scuttle Patriots 2-0 on pitch
SCNow

Tudor- A Big East opening for ECU?
Raleigh News & Observer

ECU's pass defense a collective effort
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

The Official site for International Talk Like A Pirate Day - September 19
talklikeapirate.com

Arrrrr! Talk like a pirate -- or prepare to be boarded - Dave Barry
Miami Herald

September 18, 2011

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Travels To Francis Marion For Final Non-Conference Game
-Pirates Fall Twice To End Thunder Invitational
-Pirates Take Second At Wolfpack Invitational

The rise of Rio
Washington Daily News

Duo�s delayed impact
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

September 17, 2011

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Downed By Marshall In League Opener, 3-1
Coach Williams Recaps The Pirates Win At The Golfweek Program

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Lots of new faces on hand for ECU workout
-Freshman finding his way with Pirates (sub req'd)
-ECU opens ropes course, beach (sub req'd)
-Sept. 17 Darts and Laurels

St. Chris SS Yorgen commits to ECU
Richmond Times-Dispatch

September 16, 2011

Making progress
Washington Daily News

East Carolina�s offense looks to rebound
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

Men's Tennis Host ECU Fall Shootout This Weekend
ecupirates.com

East Carolina gets a week to get over the hump
Wilmington Star-News

September 15, 2011
Birthday - President William Taft (27th President)

Julia Strandberg Named C-USA Women's Golfer-of-the-Week
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates net 6-foot-10 Guilmette
-Trivia Challenge at the ECU game
-ECU defense begins believing (sub req'd)

From the East Carolinian
-Bullock finds the right fit
-�Bye week� blessing
-New stadium breeds new success
-ECU- There�s an app for that!

McNeill and Pirates focused on doing the "little things" right
WRAL

Coach's life on the move
Kansas.com

Williams still going slow with recruiting
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

September 14, 2011
Birthday - Walter Koenig (TV - Star Trek)

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: Women's soccer, golf teams seize spotlight
-WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town (FEMA)

From ecupirates.com
-A Message To The Pirate Nation
  ECU Athletics Director Appreciative of Game Day Environment, Discusses Measuring Sticks and Progress
-Women's Golf Claims Golfweek Program Challenge Title
-Pirates Finish Fifth At Golfweek Program Challenge
-Soccer Ranked No. 10 In NSCAA Central Regional Poll

Practicing with purpose
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

Gaithersburg High hoopers choose ECU, Temple
Gazette.Net: Maryland Community News Online

McLaughlin to narrow his list soon
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

September 13, 2011
National Celiac Awareness Day
Anniversary - Star-Spangled Banner
Birthday - Scooby Doo

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Ruff anxious to get past off week
-WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town

From ecupirates.com
-Women's Golf Holds Slim Lead At Golfweek Program Challenge
-Pirates Move Into Fourth Place At Golfweek Program Challenge

Pirates learn lessons in losses
Wilmington Star-News

Pirates take a timeout
Washington Daily News

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Summers- Love the bye (sub req'd)
-Pirates suffer power outage

From the East Carolinian
-The history of Pirate tailgating
-Hokies steal home opener
-Pirates force draw against No. 21 Tribe
-Volleyball goes 1-2 in tournament play
-Irene left dorm rooms damaged

ECU's Strandberg's persistence paying off
Golfweek.com

September 12, 2011
Video Games Day
Harvest Moon
National Boss/Employee Exchange Day

O'Brien: Scheme, talent are upgrading defense
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Tie No. 21 Tribe, 2-2, In Double-Overtime
-Strandberg Leads Golfweek Program Challenge After Round One

SUMMERS- Pirates� early bye could be beneficial
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

Video- Highlights- (11) Va. Tech - ECU
Fox Sports  (You Tube)

Your 100% FREE-view winning East Carolina Eye in the Sky
TechSideline.com

September 11, 2011
Remembrance Day

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Game Center: Virginia Tech 17, ECU 10
-O'Brien: Down day for Davis
-Myatt: Schedule is what it is
-BVL: ECU-VPI Box Score
-BVL: Game Day Photo Gallery
-BVL Audio: Ruffin McNeill Post-game Presser
-BVL: Conference USA Scoreboard

From ecupirates.com
-No. 11 Virginia Tech Grinds Past East Carolina, 17-10
-ECU Hosts No. 21 William & Mary Sunday, Sept. 11 At 2 P.M
-Beasley Sets School Record In 3-2 Loss To Buccaneers
-Pirate Men's Golf Opens Season At Golfweek Program Challenge

From the Fayetteville Observer
-No. 11 Virginia Tech battles past upstart East Carolina, 17-10
-ECU Pirates still hungry heading into bye week

C-USA Point After - ECU vs. Va. Tech
conferenceusa.com

No. 11 Hokies hold off Pirates 17-10
WNCT

Aaargh! Pirate Fans Tailgate Before Season Home Opener
WITN

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Hokies hold on versus ECU
-ECU�s young defense shows signs of growth
-ECU Notes: 9/11 at ECU
-Athletic director thinks security

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Hokies hold off Pirates
-See photos from tailgating at the ECU game

AP Photos: ECU can't hold off Virginia Tech, fall 17-10
WRAL

Failure to launch
  East Carolina�s Air Raid offense never got off the runway on Saturday as No. 11 Virginia Tech�s defense pitched a perfect game to fend off the Pirates 17-10.
Washington Daily News

No. 11 Hokies slip past ECU
Kinston Free Press

Looking forward, Pirates of plenty to digest from first two weeks
Wilmington Star-News

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Virginia Tech, eventually, runs over East Carolina
-Intentionally grounded Tech overcomes the ups and downs

Hokies escape an upset bid
Richmond Times Dispatch

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Virginia Tech escapes with flawed 17-10 victory at East Carolina
-Virginia Tech earns Beamer's 200th Hokies' victory old-fashioned way
-Virginia Tech notebook- Hokies will have offensive line depth tested
-ACC All Access- How much physical abuse in games is too much for able-bodied Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas-
-PICTURES- Virginia Tech at East Carolina
-ECU's McNeill generously calls Virginia Tech national title contender

From the Roanoke Times
-Hokies' D shined, and the other parts will be just fine
-Virginia Tech notebook- Hokies' Boykin grabs receptions record
-Hokies' report card

September 10, 2011
Pirate Gameday
Swap Ideas Day

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Start Home Slate With Virginia Tech
-Pirates Rally Past UNC Wilmington, 3-1
-Women's Basketball Announces 2011-12 Slate

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Gameday- Tech the next test
-ECU women to face UNC-Chapel Hill in hoops

Pirates set to host Hokies
Washington Daily News

Webster catching on quickly with Pirates
New Bern Sun Journal

Virginia Tech at East Carolina
Raleigh News & Observer

Gameday Forecast
Weather.com

GPD Announces Detours For ECU's First 2011 Home Game
WITN

ECU's Davis prepares for last crack at familiar Virginia Tech
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Hokies, Thomas ready for rowdy Pirate crowd at ECU
GoDanRiver.com

Upset Watch: Week 2
foxsports.com

Game day- Virginia Tech at East Carolina
Roanoke Times

From Pirate Radio 1250
-From the Booth - Guests: Dave Hart, Ted Pardee, Frank Beamer
Live@5 -  Guests: Don Edwards, Ann Holland

Tech WR Boykin closes on records
Richmond Times Dispatch

September 9, 2011
Wonderful Weirdos Day
Paint it Purple Friday
Birthday - Colonel Sanders (KFC)

From Bonesville.net
-Monroe: Kevin's Keys to the Virginia Tech Game
WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town (Rep. Faison)

From ecupirates.com
-Football Tickets Update
  Pirates Set Record with 24,150 Season Ticket Packages Sold
-ECU Men's Basketball To Hold Open Tryouts

VACEK: Opponent Preview -  Virginia Tech Hokies
BoneyardBanter.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Ballard- ECU, Virginia Tech have special bond
-ECU game traffic to be heavy
-ECU's Lewis limiting trash talk (sub req'd)

Pirates focus on ball protection against Hokies
Raleigh News & Observer

ECU's defense is better (Despite what that score read)
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

#11 Virginia Tech @ ECU - The Edge
HoisttheColours.net

Aerial assault in Greenville
Collegiate Times

Pirates Start Home Slate With Virginia Tech
beachcarolina.com

College Football Betting Preview: Virginia Tech Hokies at East Carolina Pirates
Maddux Sports Blog

September 8, 2011
Nixon Pardon Day
Pediatric Hematology / Oncology Nurses Day
UN International Literacy Day
Anniversary - Star Trek TV Premiere

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: Conference dominoes starting to teeter
-BVL: Basketball Recruiting Thumbnail (PF Mike Zangari)
-BVL: Football Recruiting Thumbnail (RB Hunter Furr)
WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town (Henry's Birthday)

From ecupirates.com
-SportSouth Reaches Out To Pirate Nation
-Ride With The Voice Rolls On Sept. 17

From hokiesports.com
-Tech set to sail into Pirate Country
-Television affiliates for East Carolina game confirmed

From the East Carolinian
-Pirates host Hokies for home opener
-OPINION- Loss exposes room for growth
-OPINION- Ranking the Carolinas
-Cost of damages rises on campus

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU offense ready for redemption (sub req'd)
-Charges dropped against rapper Wiz Khalifa
-Interim dental school dean named

On the right track
Washington Daily News

Pirates look to Lewis, Hardy in passing game
WRAL (AP)

ECU's defense is better ... really
Elizabeth City Daily Advance

From Jacksonville.com
-David Garrard- 'I have no one to blame but myself'
-Q&A- David Garrard on his legacy, not being voted a team captain and if he still wants to play
-PR pros- Jags botched how David Garrard release went down

Virginia Tech's Frank Beamer epitomizes work ethic, integrity
Florida Times Union (blog)

ECU vs. Va Tech predictions
FS Carolinas

College Football Week 2- Predictions for Key Games
Bleacher Report

The picks- Week 2
Washington Times (blog)

September 7, 2011
Grandma Moses Day
Neither Rain Nor Snow Day
Anniversary - Google Founding

From Bonesville.net
-BVL: Conference USA Standings & Schedule
WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town

Zangari picks East Carolina
Carlisle Sentinel

Former North Gaston standout Clark healthy, happy at ECU
Gaston Gazette

Hardy shines in debut
New Bern Sun Journal

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Affable McNeill addresses defensive issues as ECU prepares for Virginia Tech
-East Carolina's defense must improve after finishing last nationally in 2010

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-ECU to put Hokies' defense to the test
-Tech defender eager for chance vs. E. Carolina

From the Richmond Times Dispatch
-Tech's Edwards drawing favorable comparison
-Beamer's new deal takes effect in 2013

From the Roanoke Times
-Cornerback Jayron Hosley all business as Hokies prepare for ECU
-Beamer's extension is a bargain for the Hokies

#11 Hokies Prepare for Pirates
NBC 29 News

Virginia Tech Football- 5 Keys for Hokies vs. ECU
Bleacher Report

Press Conference- Frank Beamer
Augusta Free Press

Defense passed 1st test for No. 11 Virginia Tech, expects tough challenge from ECU offense
Washington Post (AP)

#11 Virginia Tech @ ECU - Setting the Stage
hoistthecolours.net

East Carolina Pirates Vs. Virginia Tech Hokies
Sports Chat Place

From Jacksonville.com
-Jaguars release quarterback David Garrard
-Jaguars on releasing Garrard- "This decision was pure football"
-Garrard's agent- Three teams have already inquired about the former Jaguars quarterback
-Quarterback David Garrard�s timeline with the Jaguars
Watch- Jaguars Release David Garrard
-Jaguars rolling dice again with decision to release David Garrard
-Jaguars� decision on David Garrard was inevitable
-Garrard released- Reactions from the fans

Jaguars release veteran QB David Garrard
FS Florida

Del Rio, Smith announce Garrard�s release
Jaguars.com

Garrard out with Jags
Raleigh News & Observer

OT Smith beats odds to make 'Skins' roster
Fredericksburg (VA) Free Lance Star

Robeson County native Vonta Leach hopes to help Ravens to Super Bowl
Fayetteville Observer

Leach excited to be part of Ravens, Steelers rivalry
Carroll County Times

September 6, 2011
Another Look Unlimited Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: We've seen this before...
BVL Audio: Ruffin McNeill VPI Game Week Presser

From ecupirates.com
-McNeill's Weekly Press Conference
-ECU Launches New iPhone and Android Apps

ECU defense faces another test
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU�s defense headed in right direction
Kinston Free Press

McNeill feeling positive after opener
Washington Daily News

Week 2 Watch- Mismatches to rematches
Yahoo! Sports

College Football- 25 Hunches for Week Two
Bleacher Report

Hokies Coach Frank Beamer discusses David Wilson's records and ECU's 'frenzy'
Washington Post

Labor Days Sports Wrap
WNCT

Come get some �Moore�
Jacksonville Daily News

Still hoping
Jaguars.com

September 5, 2011
Be Late for Something Day
Labor Day (US)

O'Brien: McNeill shedding more than weight
Bonesville.net

ECU Tops Charlotte For Fourth-Straight Win
ecupirates.com

East Carolina Pirates
Raleigh News & Observer

ECU vs. USC Gamecocks
WNCT

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU figuring how to pay for Irene
-ECU Notes- Employees face Irene�s wrath
-Summers- Score doesn't reflect growth (sub req'd)

2011 Virginia Tech Football- East Carolina Game Guide
Gobbler Country

Waiver Wire- Week One
College Fantasy Football Insider

September 4, 2011

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Game Center: South Carolina 56, ECU 37
-O'Brien: ECU 'D' shows promise
-Myatt: Pirates catch fumbleitis
-BVL: ECU-USC Box Score
-BVL: Game Day Photo Gallery
BVL Audio: Ruffin McNeill Post-game Presser

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Fall To No. 12 Gamecocks, 56-37
-No. 1 California Pushes Past ECU, 3-0

From the Charlotte Observer
-Fumblefest- Gamecocks rally to beat Pirates
-USC 56, ECU 37 (Photos)
-ECU-USC tailgaters (Photos)
-Game summary
-Sloppy, yes, but entertaining all the same
-Fumbles, turnovers tell the tale

From the Fayetteville Observer
-A silver lining for East Carolina
-Garcia rallies No. 12 South Carolina past ECU

East Carolina lets strong 1st half slip away
Yahoo! Sports (AP)

Pirates� upset bid falls short
Washington Daily News

Opening setback for ECU
Greenville Daily Reflector

Recap: Gamecocks pull ahead 56-37 over East Carolina
Fox Sports South

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Gamecocks triumph after digging out of 17-point hole
-Allen enjoys career night against East Carolina
-Odd weakness exposed again

From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-Quarterback Garcia provides much-needed spark for USC
-Lattimore finds his groove to help USC put away East Carolina

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Garcia sparks USC's win over Pirates
-Enough with the mind games; Garcia�s the QB
-Gamecocks punch Pirates with 2nd half surge

South Carolina catches a break on special teams
Centre Daily Times

From the Anderson Independent
-Gamecocks struggle early, then romp past East Carolina
-East Carolina breakdown

From CBSsports.com
-No. 12 S. Carolina rallies past ECU
-A changed Garcia makes a big difference for Gamecocks

September 3, 2011
Birthday - Charlie Sheen (actor)
Pirate Gameday

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Open 2011 Against South Carolina
-ECU Extends Win Streak With 2-1 Victory

From the Charlotte Observer
-Pirates want a challenge
-Different rosters, but rooted in family pride
-South Carolina vs. East Carolina
-Spurrier built team worthy of fans' love
-Area Players in East Carolina - South Carolina game
-Rain expected to end midsummer heat's dreams

From the Washington Daily News
-ECU faces big challenge in opener
-Trying to predict the Pirates
-Inside the huddle- ECU defense
-Inside the huddle- ECU offense

Pirate nation gearing up for Gamecock face-off
WNCT

ECU opens with Gamecocks today
Kinston Free Press

ECU advance
Winston Salem Journal

Drake perseveres to crack East Carolina's starting lineup
Fayetteville Observer

No. 12 South Carolina Tangles With East Carolina
NCAAfootball.net

USC And ECU Game In Charlotte
WFAE.org

East Carolina recalls last hurricane vs SCarolina
WRAL

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Gameday- Another Charlotte upset?
-Penn. big man commits to ECU
-Pirates set for tough challenge

Red Land's Mike Zangari makes verbal commitment ... to East Carolina
PennLive.com

Packers notes- Wilson provides insurance at DE
Packers.com

September 2, 2011
Bison-Ten-Yell Day
Calendar Adjustment Day
V-J Day
College Colors Day

Monroe: Kevin's Keys to the Game
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-2011-12 Basketball Schedule Revealed
-Cross Country Set To Begin 2011 Campaign

Big shoes to fill
Washington Daily News

Bullock tops in ECU RB derby
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Relief- Army paints it purple
-University repairs up to $1.7M
-ECU releases hoops schedule
-Receivers ready to catch share of spotlight(sub req'd)

Chris Johnson becomes Titans' $53 million man
Nashville Tennessean

Johnson, Titans agree on four-year, $53.5M contract extension
NFL News

ECU hopes new defensive scheme works against Gamecocks
Anderson Independent

From the East Carolinian
-Stage is set for Charlotte
-Senior trio leads volleyball team

ECarolina-SCarolina Preview Capsule
Myrtle Beach Sun News

Paulk family values its name
Merced Sun-Star

September 1, 2011
Emma M. Nutt Day

Myatt: Ten Moments of Drama in Bonesville History
Bonesville.net

Vacek: Opponent Preview - South Carolina
BoneyardBanter.com

3-4 scheme has ECU's 'D' hoping
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

ECU big boys face big test
Washington Daily News

It all starts up front for ECU
Winston Salem Journal

ECU facing a USC storm
Raleigh News & Observer

Pirates Continue Preparations for Charlotte Trip, Battle with South Carolina
WNCT

Dixon eyes productive, healthy 2011 season
Johnston County The Herald

From the Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)
-Opportunity knocks for ECU's Elsawi
-Pirates find depth at outside linebacker

No. 12 South Carolina tangles with East Carolina
Los Angeles Times

Volleyball Continues Play At Jefferson Cup
ecupirates.com

Roster spots up for grabs in finale
ESPN (blog)

Titans' Chris Johnson deserves huge contract
The State Press

25 Things to Watch- In era of scandal, here's what gives us hope
CBSSports.com

September 30, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Tar Heels get 3 back on defense
-Scrutiny of ACC refs infinite
-Tlusty earns spot on Canes roster

From scout.com
-Everett Withers Radio Show Quotes
-Tar Heels: Personnel Gains & Losses

Barth out, Price in for UNC-CH against East Carolina
Winston Salem Journal

Tar Heels' Reddick taking charge on defense
New Bern Sun Journal

Big 12 trying to take TCU before school joins Big East
Newark Star-Ledger

From the CBS Sports
-Big 12 best to stay at nine, says source
-TCU to Big 12?

Carlton- Big 12 sets its sights on TCU, others from Big East Conference (sub req'd)
  4 BE to Big 12 idea: Source called it "one of the leading options." There are several on table, ranging from 9 to 16 teams.
Dallas Morning News

Big East commish squarely on hot seat
Charleston (WV) Gazette

A quick conference update Q and A
Louisville Courier-Journal (blog)

Conference Realignment- Rumors of a Big East Mass Exodus
Big East Coast Bias (blog)

Adding Aggies jumbles Southeastern Conference schedule
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Pitt hands USF first loss of season, 44-17
Tampa Tribune

Scott, Snead closer to returning for Duke
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Charlotte Observer
-A win in Windy City- 'Special' isn't even close
-49ers to play as FCS independent
-Gamecocks' Garcia low on confidence

It�s about the money
Columbia (SC) State

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Byrd eager to return following suspension
-Formula for success simple for Clemson

Frank Beamer's other job- product pitchman
Roanoke Times

Syracuse, Pitt bring storied tradition, modest budgets, renowned facilities to ACC
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Race fans' viral video draws a critique from NASCAR
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

September 29, 2011

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-QB, backs share pass protection responsiblity with UNCCH O-linemen
-UNC-Chapel Hill AD requirements: Experience in hiring coaches, NCAA compliance
-Duke defense hit-and-run victim no longer

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Money, ratings rule the bloated ACC
-UNC-Chapel Hill AD interviews have begun
-Ross backs campus athletics
-Gottfried selling Pack's program
-Kane's pair leads Jets over Hurricanes

Surging 16th-ranked USF wary of Pittsburgh
Associated Press

Big East pledges unity
Fox Sports

OPINION- Is John Marinatto Still Working Here?
West Virginia MetroNews

UConn's Auriemma On ACC- First You Must Be Invited
Hartford Courant

Idea of superconferences rooted in Raycom Sports' 1990 booklet
SportingNews.com

From the Charlotte Observer
-Peppers on the Panthers- 'Just another game to me'
-An SEC fan's guide to Texas A&M

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Redskins support Hall after he explains outburst
-Eagles QB Vick's hand bruised, not broken

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Time for ACC teams to bolster bowl resumes
-Deacons' Newman trying not to out-think himself

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Southeastern Virginia fertile ground for quarterbacks, including Clemson's Boyd
-Byrd eager to return following suspension

After 20 years in the league, South Carolina doesn't feel like expansion team
al.com

Despite early schedule, expect Hokies to top Clemson
Hampton Roads Daily Press

When will Scott Stadium be full again?
Charlottesville Daily Progress

September 28, 2011

USF President- Big East looking to other states
cbssports.com

Big East not looking to expand into footprint states right away
NBC Sports

A League of Their Own
navysports.com

Will anybody second the motion of Big 12 solidarity?
Kansas City Star

Alfy Hill gets offer to play for USC Gamecocks
WWAY NewsChannel 3

Hokies defenders hope to slow Clemson's high-speed offense
Roanoke Times

Can Hokies cover the spread of Clemson's offense?
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Kevin Jordan returns to practice after recovering from kidney transplant
-Deacs to test road worth
-ASU's Kimbrough suspended for 1 game

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Cohesion component of success in the ACC
-Gamecocks feel ready to face Dyer

From the Anderson Independent Mail
-Clemson preparing to handle Tech's raucous environment
-Clemson, USC announce neutral site baseball games in Charleston, Greenville

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pressure builds as Hurricanes set roster
-Pack must handle Ga. Tech triple threat
-Duke's win costly as injuries mount

September 27, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Tar Heels working for longer drives
-Injuries have Wolfpack searching for answers
-Duke finds rushing hope in Thompson
-Governor- UConn interested in ACC
-Canes owner talks of future, new owners, and playoffs

Bernard may get some relief
Winston Salem Journal

From scout.com
-Managing Third Down
-Monday PC Interviews

UNC-CH football to work on being more efficient on first and second downs
Daily Tar Heel

From the Richmond Times Dispatch
-Romo, Bailey lead Cowboys past Redskins 18-16
-JMU suspends QB Thorpe, LB Williams
-Preliminary rounds over, Hokies now face real tests

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Hall not happy with refs, coaches
-Va. Tech season ticket holders will dig deeper for seats

Appalachian State studying shifting landscape
Winston Salem Journal

Football's profits drive expansion
Minnesota Daily

It pays � big � to be a coach
Columbia (SC) State

SEC welcomes Texas A&M as 13th member of league
Houston Chronicle

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-SEC's newest, and largest, member ushers in new era
-Tigers WR McNeal opts to leave team
-Freshman safety's return a boost

USC won�t stay undefeated long if passing game doesn�t get on track
Anderson Independent

Duke's Anunike out for season
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Charlotte Observer
-Ex-Bear eager to face Chicago
-Source says NBA sides schedule negotiation today

September 26, 2011

From the Charlotte Observer
-College clipboards throughout the Carolinas
-Clemson's Watkins cream of ACC crop
-Panthers hold off Jaguars for 1st win of season
-Panthers notes- Negated 60-yarder 'a circus run in rain'
-Tony Stewart takes race, Chase lead
-Charlotte native Haas wins FedEx Cup, $11.44M

UNC-CH's Bernard shows he can bring the pain
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Ward, Canes beat Jets
-Late Hits- Jackets cruising, but N.C. State scrambling

Texas A&M kisses Big 12 goodbye, makes SEC move official
Houston Chronicle

College Football Sunday Rewind- Post-New No. 1 edition
Birmingham News

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-What's wrong, Garcia? South Carolina ranked No. 10 despite QB regression
-Tigers grab attention- 13th-ranked Clemson faces tough test at Va. Tech

Va. Tech report card vs. Marshall
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Charlottesville Daily Progress
-Loss to Southern Miss raises many questions
-Pitt's addition to ACC brings new challenges

Poor attendance indicates lack of appreciation for exciting football
SU The Daily Orange

Vick suffers broken hand in Eagles' 29-16 loss to Giants
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Bowl Predictions
cbssports.com

The 2011-2012 Bowl Game Predicting and projecting the possible post-season matchups
College Football News

September 25, 2011

From the Greensboro News-Record
-Big-time football equals big-time costs
-Hey, Big Spenders
-Moneyball

Yellow Jackets hold off Tar Heels on �boneheaded play�
Durham Herald-Sun

ACC Insider - Tar Heels follow their plan � but but not far enough
Wilmington Star-News

Jackets top UNC-Chapel Hill in ACC opener
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Yellow Jackets outlast Tar Heels 35-28
-Mountaineers' defense stops Mocs

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Tar Heels run out of time in first loss
-Don't look now, Blue Devils streaking

From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Good day turns bad for WVU
-WVU notebook- Mountaineers dug a hole in first half
-Punked in prime time

WVU football- No. 2 LSU has all the answers, wins 47-21
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Anderson Independent
-Clemson outguns FSU, 35-30
-Defense lifts Gamecocks past Commodores

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Explosive offense boosts unbeaten Clemson past Seminoles
-Defense saves the day for South Carolina as offense sputters

Gamecocks halfway to being a good team
Columbia (SC) State

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Virginia Tech moves to 4-0, but needs more consistency before Clemson
-James Madison runs past William and Mary 20-14

From the Charlotte Observer
-Rookie battle- Newton, Gabbert linked in time
-Canes take short trip uptown

September 24, 2011

Big 5 football- Today's games
Fayetteville Observer

WVU football- Tough test awaits for Holgorsen, No. 16 Mountaineers
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

WVU students hope for good impression on national TV Saturday
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Well-rested LSU worthy favorite at West Virginia
Las Vegas Review-Journal

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wolfpack's woes mount after Cincinnati loss
-Georgia Tech's offense gets a pass
-UNC-CH at No. 25 Georgia Tech
-Duke defensive end reaps benefits
-Tudor- Pricey poison pill

Tar Heels aim to end Atlanta skid
Durham Herald-Sun

Preview- UNC-Chapel Hill
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-It pays big to be a top college coach
-Clemson quarterback Boyd was lost, then found
-Spurrier- 'It's never easy against' Vanderbilt

No. 11 FSU, No. 21 Clemson face injuries
Charlotte Observer

South Carolina-Vanderbilt preview capsule
Spartanburg Herald Journal

Gotta hand it to Marcus
CBSSports.com

Duke football coach David Cutcliffe wants to elevate program to basketball level
New Orleans Times Picayune

From the Idaho Statesman
-Boise State needs to play realignment game
-Here's how Boise State protects its trademark on the blue turf

From the Annapolis Capital
-Navy takes independent look at future
-Shifting college conference scene troubles Navy AD

September 23, 2011

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Former Big 8 Commissioner Chuck Neinas contacted by Big 12 and is interested
  Neinas reiterated that he would be in Dallas next week to facilitate talks between the Mountain West and C-USA on the football-only merger. �I'm committed to working with Conference USA and the Mountain West trying to see this through,� Neinas said
-Missouri off the table for SEC's 14th team

From ESPN
-TCU stuck in conference waiting game
-Navy would like Big East

Air Force to the Big East? Air Force going indy? Be careful
Colorado Springs Gazette

Big East defections don't worry Holtz
El Paso Times

Report- Big East foes want 'Cuse, Pitt out ASAP
CBSSports.com

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wolfpack deflated in Cincinnati loss
-Football still a priority at UNC-Chapel Hill
-Kicking habit will carry Tar Heels' Moore
-Canes' Ward itching for start
-Hurricanes extend Rutherford's contract

Realignment update and concerns for West Virginia
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Time For BC And UConn To Come Together
Hartford Courant

GU'S Big East Status Uncertain
Georgetown University The Hoya

Big 12's Beebe out, binding TV rights on table
Houston Chronicle

Texas is at the heart of college football confusion
Denver Post

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Appalachian State studying shifting landscape
-Deacons appear to be healthy

Limping Florida State levels the playing field
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Spurrier still waiting for USC to realize its potential
Spartanburg Herald Journal

Hokies use football schedule to their advantage
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Hokies offensive line is pulling its weight
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Redskins' Hall plans to target Romo's ribs
Annapolis Capital

Panthers avoid blackout
Charlotte Observer

September 22, 2011

SEC, ACC, Big East, Big 12 still have work to do
USA Today

Big 12, Big East moving forward
Boston Globe (AP)

West Virginia's Luck- Expansion plan for Big East in place
Pittsburgh Post Gazette

TCU plans to stick with Big East move
Ft Worth Star-Telegram

UConn Hasn't Made Any Pledges To Big East
Hartford Courant

Making a case for Temple and Villanova in the Big East
Philadelphia Inquirer

From the Louisville Courier Journal
-A new old challenge for University of Louisville sports
-Remaining Big East schools look out for the league and themselves

More questions surround Big East future
WAVE

Texas has eyes for Notre Dame
Ft Wayne News Sentinel

SLU sits tight as conference realignment craze plays out
St Louis Post Dispatch

Further ACC expansion less likely after Pac-12 brings calm to realignment panic
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Elon men's basketball schedule features Tar Heels, Wolfpack
  The Phoenix will play in a Thanksgiving weekend tournament at East Carolina and a post-Christmas tournament at Virginia.
Burlington Times News

ACC Insider- Expect NCAA to spank UNC-Chapel Hill harder than self-imposed sanctions
Wilmington Star-News

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-Chapel Hill classes under review in wake of NCAA probe
-Wolfpack defense- It's attitude, not talent
-UNC-CH's Merletti gets his souvenir game ball, finally
-Tudor's take, observations, and who to watch
-We interrupt this realignment talk to play games
-Canes' defense crowded

From the Winston Salem Journal
-N.C. State, Cincinnati both have questions on defense
-Deacons' patience with Dembry paying off

Spurrier says he follows rules, hopes to avoid major violations
Anderson Independent

From the Charleston Post-Courier
-Clemson defensive coordinator spends countless hours breaking down the opposition
-Continuity has USC's offensive line faring well
-Ric Flair to undergo surgery

Newton keeps focus on job at hand
Charlotte Observer

What does ECU v. Tulsa from 2008 say about FSU v. Clemson?
Tomahawk Nation

September 21, 2011

Big East Vows To Rejuvenate Conference
  According to a source, East Carolina has already applied to the Big East.
Hartford Courant

Big East Realignment- Navy, Air Force Almost Invited; East Carolina Applies
SB Nation

CFT- Big East football schools to meet about future
NBC Sports

Conference game of dominoes is off (or on)
Louisville Courier-Journal

The conference realignment soap opera as it stands
Card Chronicle

Big East will be aggressive in expansion
CBSsports.com

Now even the Big East-Big 12 merger looks doubtful
Charleston (WV) Gazette

As Big East looks to stand its ground, Rutgers and Seton will maintain status quo
Newark Star-Ledger

Pac-12 Decides to Stay at 12 Teams
New York Times

Pac-12's decision to stand pat costs Oklahoma some leverage
Kansas City Star

From the Houston Chronicle
-TCU's pending move is to suddenly shaky Big East
-Superconferences still on hold as Pac-12 stays put
-Watch what schools do, not what they say
-Formal SEC announcement is only matter of time. Meanwhile �

How would you realign the big conferences-- BCS links
New Orleans Times Picayune

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-Chapel Hill shares documents in NCAA probe
-Tar Heels keep focused on the game
-A.D. search at UNC-Chapel Hill nears trim stage
-Wolfpack's Manning will miss 3 weeks
-Duke's Cutcliffe says team needs scoring focus
-UNC-CH researcher wins 'genius grant' for work on concussions
-St. Aug's to get its seats
-Ponikarovsky settles with the Hurricanes

Panthers address stumbling running game
Charlotte Observer

September 20, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-CH puts its football team on probation, forfeits wins
-Tar Heels brace for triple option
-Injury sidelines Pack's Manning
-Love and hate in the ACC
-Duke's Renfree ready to 'cut loose'
-Sabres edge Canes 3-1

Panthers lose another leader as Davis is out
Charlotte Observer

From the Fayetteville Observer
-UNC-CH imposes penalties on Tar Heels football program
-NCAA says South Carolina athletes got illegal benefits
-Source- Big East, Big 12 officials talk merger

UT, OU presidents able to explore realignment options
Houston Chronicle

From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-AP source- Big East, Big 12 officials discussing merger
-WVU�s conference options coming into focus

Yes, West Virginia, the sky is falling
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

Cincinnati in mad dash to stay relevant
cincinnati.com

The Geography of College Football Fans (and Realignment Chaos)
New York Times (blog)

From the Roanoke Times
-Hokies AD Jim Weaver says timing was right for ACC
-Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer voices expansion approval

MWC looking to keep TCU
ESPN

From the Richmond Times-Dispatch
-Major changes coming to college athletics, with the ACC stable and in control
-CAA awaits fallout from super conference realignment

CAA commissioner bracing for shifts among conferences
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Stewart opens Chase with 1st victory of season
-Tar Heels preparing for Jackets' option attack

USC taking NCAA charges 'very seriously'
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

From the Columbia (SC) State
-College sports are becoming must-see TV
-Gamecocks' fundraising gets $4.4M boost
-NCAA spells out allegations against USC
-Clemson president OKs Pitt, �Cuse

September 19, 2011

ACC adds Pittsburgh, Syracuse from Big East
Fayetteville Observer

What�s next for expanding ACC?
Greensboro News-Record

From the Charlotte Observer
-ACC trades fan interest for TV money
-What do Syracuse and Pitt bring to the ACC?
-ACC membership timeline
-Realignment focus shifts to Oklahoma, Texas
-Clemson, Duke get happy surprises
-Clipboards from the Carolinas
-Newton sets rookie passing record in loss
-Gross- Panthers must be more versatile
-With Newton, old rules no longer apply
-Packers heap praise on Cam Newton
-Smith takes heat for fumble

From the Syracuse Post-Standard
-Stability, sustainability behind Syracuse University's move to Atlantic Coast Conference
-Poliquin- Moving to the ACC may be a mixed bag for Syracuse, but it does give the Orange sanctuary
-Jim Boeheim on Syracuse move to ACC- 'This will be hard for me'

Geographic concerns motivated Pitt's jump to the ACC
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Big East faces another fight
Pittsburgh Tribune Review

A truly sad weekend for the Big East
ESPN

From the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-WVU officials, Big East not sure what will happen next
-WVU prepares to host No. 2 LSU, ESPN

Texas, Texas Tech look at Pac-16 option as ACC expands
Ft Worth Star-Telegram

From the New York Times
-UConn and Rutgers Keep Options Open Amid Big East Upheaval
-A Superconference- Obstacles Remain for the Pac-12

Syracuse, Pitt exit Big East, shake up conference realignment
USA Today

What now for Big East?
Charleston (WV) Gazette

West Virginia could be the final hope for the Big 12
The Oklahoman

From CBSportsline
-Now that Syracuse and Pitt have jumped, who's next?
-West Virginia statement doesn't mention Big East

UConn official- Iowa State move to Big East would be no surprise
De Moines (IA) Register

The shame of college sports
The Atlantic

The Redskins are a hit at 2-0
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

ACC addition of Pitt, Syracuse symbolizes panic, mistrust in college sports
Hampton Roads Daily Press