October 31, 2011
Halloween
All Hallows Eve
Beggar's Night
Magic Day
National Knock-Knock Day
National UNICEF Day
Reformation Day
Samhain (Wiccan)

From Bonesvllle.net
-O'Brien: Big East's methodology a curious mystery
-BVL: BCS Standings
-BVL: Harris, AP & Coaches Polls

Pirates Fall To Blazers In Double Overtime, 3-2
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Blue-collar 'D' leading ECU surge
-Editorial: Expense of Halloween revelry

From the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-Eagles start looking to Pirates
-Southern Miss vs. East Carolina preview

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-East Carolina defeats Tulane 34-13
Tulane defensive end Dezman Moses talks about calls in Memphis game, looks ahead to ECU- video

'Lawless' CFL has Lions fuming
Vancouver Sun

October 30, 2011
Checklists Day
Create a Great Funeral Day
Devil's Night
Haunted Refrigerator Night
Reformation Sunday
Birthday - President John Adams' Birthday (2nd President)

From Bonesvllle.net
-BVL Game Center: ECU 34, Tulane 13
-A. Myatt: Not Mr. Perfect, but more than good enough
-O'Brien: Davis steps up when young Bucs stumble
-W.A. Myatt: Game Day Photo Gallery
-BVL: ECU-Tulane Box Score
BVL Audio: Ruffin McNeill Post-game
-BVL: C-USA Scoreboard, Standings & Schedule

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Stifle Green Wave On Homecoming, 34-13
-Swimming & Diving Teams Pick Up Three Wins In Charleston
-ECU Hosts UAB In Season Finale Before Heading To C-USA Championships

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU washes Waves away
-Minor tweaks have major impact
-REFLECTOR PHOTOS- ECU vs. Tulane
-SCENE AROUND ECU homecoming parade, Oct. 29

ECU v Tulane Highlights
WITN

Happy Homecoming at ECU; Pirates Win 34-13
WNCT

Wave goodbye
Washington Daily News

East Carolina wins the games it should
Fayetteville Observer

Davis, Pirates down Tulane for C-USA win
Kinston Free Press

Davis powers Pirates to victory
Raleigh News & Observer

East Carolina rolls past Tulane
Winston-Salem Journal (AP)

Green Wave-Pirates Game Review
USA TODAY (Sports Network)

Tulane falls on road to ECU, 34-13
SportsNOLA.com

PI-TV- First Photos & Video
piratesillustrated.com

October 29, 2011
Pirate Game Day
National Cat Day
National Forgiveness Day
Anniversary - Internet
Anniversary - Stock Market Crash (1929)

Big East fighting for AQ survival
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Host Tulane For Homecoming
-East Carolina Football vs. Tulane Streamed Live In Pirates All-Access
-Tulane Outlasts East Carolina, 3-2

ECU must keep the chains moving
Washington Daily News

ECU�s Harris capitalizing on chance
Kinston Free Press

Tulane at East Carolina
Raleigh News & Observer

ECU to play lowly Tulane
Winston-Salem Journal

From the East Carolinian
-Green Wave rolls in for homecoming
-Checking in for the first time
-OPINION- Not so super merger

Tulane Football Hits Road For C-USA Showdown With East Carolina
SportsNOLA.com

East Carolina wants to continue its momentum against Tulane
Biloxi Sun Herald (AP)

From the hoistthecolours.net
-Tulane @ ECU - Final Pre-Game Thoughts
-Tulane @ ECU - The Edge

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Former ECU student 'lifts as he climbs' (sub req'd)
-Oct. 29 Darts and Laurels
-SCENE AROUND the O.A.R. concert at ECU, Oct. 27

ECU Homecoming Big Weekend For Businesses
WITN

Perfect Pirate Party Unfolds This Weekend
WCTI12.com

Tulane Football- Mark Hutson Press Conference (East Carolina)
YouTube

October 28, 2011
Frankenstein Friday
Saint Jude's Day
Statue Of Liberty Day
Birthday - Jonas Salk (polo vaccine)
Birthday - Greg Vacek (linkmeister)

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

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Tops Marshall 2-1 On Senior Night
-Pirates Host Tulane And Southern Miss In Rematches

East Carolina seeks to build momentum, beat Tulane
Wilmington Star-News

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Realignment dominates Holland talk (sub req'd)
-Versatile Pasut ready for anything (sub req'd)
-Police coordinate for a safe Halloween
-Lab preserves Blackbeard's treasures
-New Cubs GM has local ties

Pirates return home on a winning streak
WRAL

Notebook- Passing records sinking in for Pirates
Kinston Free Press

Terry Holland (10.26)
Pirate Radio 1250

Preview- Improving East Carolina hosts Tulane squad in flux
SportsNOLA.com

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Tulane interim coach Mark Hutson shortening playing rotation for some backups
-Tulane football team eager to stop mistakes with East Carolina up next

ECU hosts O.A.R. for 2011 Homecoming
WNCT

October 27, 2011
Cranky Co-Workers Day
Navy Day
Anniversary - NYC Subway
Birthday - President Theodore Roosevelt (26th President)

From Bonesvllle.net
-Myatt: Time to play political football again
-Myatt: Godwin talks baseball
WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town (Cancer Run)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Host Tulane For Homecoming
-Hardison Takes Eighth At Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown

ECU Athletic Director Terry Holland answers questions about the future of the Pirates
WNCT

Marshall Women's Soccer to Play ECU in Final Match of 2011
HNN Huntingtonnews.net

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Johnson says he hasn't lost any speed
-Realignment talk dominates Holland appearance (sub req'd)
-ECU defense switches gears after Navy (sub req'd)
-Blackbeard's cannon raised, headed to ECU

Tulane (2-6) at East Carolina (3-4) (ET)
Kansas City Star (Sports Network)

Pirates sink Midshipmen on the road
The East Carolinian

Coach Ruff To Speak At Freeboot Friday
WITN

Havelock to honor 1971 state title team
Havelock News

Blackbeard's cannon salvaged from shipwreck
Jacksonville Daily News

Blackbeard's Cannon Lifted from Ocean Floor
ABC News

October 26, 2011
Diwali (Deepavali - Hindu)
Mule Day
Perigean Spring Tides
Birthday - Hillary Rodham Clinton (Secretary of State)

From Bonesvllle.net
-Bradsher: Pirates having fun executing wins
-BVL: Embattled Big East takes another blow
WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town (Turnage Theater)

ECU settles in the calm before the storm
Wilmington Star-News

Faith Hardison Tied For 20th After Posting An Even Round 72
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-College prices up again as states slash budgets
-Despite injuries, Pirate OL shines (sub req'd)

Pirates Struggle with injuries heading to homecoming
WNCT

Video- Hutson reviews first game as Tulane head coach, previews East Carolina trip
SportsNOLA.com

Tulane defensive end Dezman Moses talks about calls in Memphis game, looks ahead to ECU- video
New Orleans Times Picayune

Transcript From Tulane's Weekly Football Press Conference
Tulanegreenwave.com

Shiver me timbers- ECU assists helps study cannon from Blackbeard's flagship
Mountain Xpress

October 25, 2011
Saint Crispin's Day
Sourest Day
Birthday - Pablo Picasso (artist)

From Bonesvllle.net
-Bailey: A winning weekend in more ways than one
-BVL Photos: St. Peter's Football Team Does Annapolis
WBVL Audio Replay: Ruffin McNeill Media Luncheon
WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town (Halloween Carnival)

From ecupirates.com
-Davis Earns Conference USA Player-Of-The-Week Award
-Otteson Tied For 11th At Las Vegas Collegiate Showdown
-McNeill's Weekly Press Conference

Non-AQ Players of the Week
ESPN (blog)

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Home cooking helps Sampson add pounds
-McNeill wants best of homecoming

Confidence growing for ECU
Kinston Free Press

Welcome home
Washington Daily News

Upon Further Review
  Doug Rhoads, coordinator of officials for the ACC, supported the ruling, made by an official on the field and upheld by a replay review, that Navy wide receiver Matt Aiken did not make a touchdown catch on the game's final possession.
Annapolis Capital

East Carolina Pirates Vs. Tulane Green Wave
Sports Chat Place

Bills sign DT Ross to practice squad
SportsPageMagazine.com

October 24, 2011

From Bonesvllle.net
-O'Brien: Young line starting to gel
-BVL: BCS Standings
-BVL: Harris, AP & Coaches Polls

From ecupirates.com
-Field Set For Las Vegas Showdown
-Pirates Tame Cougars For Third-Straight C-USA Win, 2-0
-Pirates Downed By League Leader Tulsa

Pirates get a break, but better teams often do
Greenville Daily Reflector

Rivals.com Conference Players of the Week
  Houston QB Case Keenum and East Carolina QB Dominique Davis share the CUSA honor
rivals.com

C-USA Point After - East Carolina v. Navy
conferenceusa.com

Navy falls to E. Carolina, loses 5th straight
NavyTimes.com

October 23, 2011

From Bonesvllle.net
-BVL Game Center: East Carolina 38, Navy 35
-O'Brien: Davis delivers record-setting day
-BVL: ECU-Navy Box Score
BVL Audio: Ruffin McNeill Post-game
-BVL: C-USA Scoreboard, Standings & Schedule

Pirates Claim Road Thriller Over Navy, 38-35
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Davis sets pair of records in ECU win
-Blowout loss further in ECU's rearview

Davis sets 2 NCAA records as ECU beats Navy
Kinston Free Press

A strong showing
Washington Daily News

Davis' big day rescues Pirates
Raleigh News & Observer

Davis sets 2 NCAA records as ECU beats Navy 38-35
WNCT

From the Fayetteville Observer
-East Carolina's Adhem Elsawi atypical football journey led him to Bible Belt despite his Muslim faith
-Dominique Davis sets 2 NCAA records as East Carolina beats Navy, 38-35

East Carolina's Dominique Davis picks apart Navy as Mids drop fifth straight game
Washington Post (AP)

From the Annapolis Capital
-Record-setting day for ECU QB
-Midshipmen can't kick out of skid
-Navy Notes- Mids' 'D' continues to struggle

From the Washington Post
-Navy loses quarterback � and game
-Summary- East Carolina 38, Navy 35
-Backup QB Miller nearly brings Mids back

October 22, 2011

From Bonesvllle.net
-Monroe: Kevin's Keys to the Game
WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town (Repo Express)

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Closes Non-Conference Slate At Navy
-ECU Tops Rice, 3-1, In Conference USA Action Friday Night
-SMU Dispatches East Carolina, 3-0

East Carolina at Navy- Tudor's take, observations and who watch
Raleigh News & Observer

Pirates defense takes center stage
Washington Daily News

ECU seeking momentum
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirates �anxious� for Navy rematch
Kinston Free Press

From the East Carolinian
-Lining up for battle
-Fresh faces brighten men�s hoops

From WRAL
-ECU, Navy meet with both desperately needing a win
ECU looking to continue winning ways against Navy

ECU @ Navy - Final Pre-Game Thoughts
hoistthecolours.net

From the Annapolis Capital
-Navy trying to end four-game slide against E. Carolina
-East Carolina coach gains from loss

Preview- Navy hopes to right the ship against ECU
Washington Post

Redskins banking on rookie backup linemen Willie Smith, Maurice Hurt
Washington Post (blog)

Jay Ross signs contract with Buffalo Bills
WWAY NewsChannel 3

October 21, 2011

From Bonesvllle.net
-BVL: C-USA Scoreboard, Standings & Schedule
WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town (Walter Jones)

Pirates brace for Navy run game
WNCT

PI-TV- Navy Pregame Interviews
Pirates Illustrated (Rivals.com)

Notebook- Rematch presents opportunity for ECU
Kinston Free Press

Scarfone mimicking Navy QB
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

From hoistthecolours.net
-Plank's Pointe' - �Why the 'Boise State model' would be successful in Greenville�
-ECU @ Navy - The Edge
-Speaking in potentialities is for slimy salesmen and ENRON execs. ACTUAL data inside!

Virginia Tech, Maryland, Navy, Virginia- Week 8 Game Capsules
Washington Times

Can Navy Right Its Sinking Ship?
Press Box

Dwayne Harris Signed To Cowboys Practice Squad
NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (blog)

Jay Ross to shuffle off to Buffalo
WWAY NewsChannel 3

If Opportunity Calls, Former East Carolina Standout Willie Smith Ready For Panthers
Fredericksburg.com (blog)

Prep Football- Legend Grey Medinger
Salisbury Post

Recruiting Notebook
Baseball America

October 20, 2011
Birth of the Bab (Baha'i)
Get Smart About Credit Day
International Credit Union Day
Miss American Rose Day
Shemini Atzeret (Jewish)
Simchat Torah (begins at sundown - Jewish)
Birthday - Bela Lugosi (actor)
Birthday - Mickey Mantle (baseball)

From Bonesvllle.net
-Myatt: ECU needs to take another step forward
WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town (Crimestoppers)

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Closes Non-Conference Slate At Navy
-ECU Heads To SMU Before Hosting Tulsa In Split Weekend

Game with Navy isn�t about payback or redemption
Washington Daily News

Pirates on the mend
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

East Carolina (2-4) at Navy (2-4) (ET)
Kansas City Star

Week 8 Start and Sit quarterbacks
CBSSports.com

Navy football hurt by lack of early success in red zone
Washington Post

Navy safety makes most of opportunity
Annapolis Capital

East Carolina Vs. Navy- Midshipmen Look To Snap Losing Streak
SB Nation DC

Mustangs Host ECU Friday; Travel To Marshall Sunday
SMUMustangs

October 19, 2011
Evaluate Your Life Day
Hagfish Day
Shemini Atzeret (begins at sundown - Jewish)

From ecupirates.com
-Varner Wins Individual Medalist Honors At Collegiate Classic
-2012 Schedule Set For Softball

ECU should look at calendar, not Navy
Wilmington Star-News

Up front with credit
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

Midshipmen in desperate need of win
Annapolis Capital

A View From The Booth- Minute by Minute
navysports.com

Cowboys Waive Former Pirate Dwayne Harris
WITN

Cowboys release WR/KR Dwayne Harris
ESPN.com

Cowboys need return option now that WR Dwayne Harris has been cut
Dallas Morning News

Cowboys release WR Dwayne Harris, sign veteran guard Daniel Loper
Ft Worth Star-Telegram

October 18, 2011
St. Luke Feast Day
World Menopause Day
No Beard Day

From Bonesvllle.net
-Bailey: Ruff girds Pirates for triple option
WBVL Audio Replay: Ruffin McNeill Game Week Presser
WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town (Phone Calls)

From ecupirates.com
-McNeill's Weekly Press Conference
-Varner Leads Field At AutoTrader.com Collegiate Classic

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-McNeill- Pirates 'banged up'
-Editorial- ECU advocates- stand and be counted

Pirate Win Over Memphis Good Morale Boost
WNCT

6pm Sportscast
WITN

Feeling good again
Washington Daily News

Pirates hope to get on roll
New Bern Sun Journal

From the East Carolinian
-Pirates rebound in Memphis
-OPINION- �Ruff� first half

East Carolina Pirates (2-4) at Navy Midshipmen (2-4)
Sports Chat Place

NCAA FB notebook- Pirates without starters
Salisbury Post

East Carolina Travels to Navy for Homecoming Matchup
navysports.com

From the Washington Times
-Double duty for Navy's French on gridiron, lacrosse field
-Niumatalolo takes stock at season's midpoint

Unlike past years, Mids aren't winning close games
Annapolis Capital

NFL- Garrard To Have Back Surgery
WCTI12.com

Behind The Mic with David Jackson
ASU Appalachian Mountaineers

Waiver Wire- Week Eight
College Fantasy Football Insider

October 17, 2011
Mulligan Day
National Boss Day
National Cake Decorating Day

From Bonesvllle.net
-O'Brien: Realignment game gets new dynamic
-BVL: BCS Standings
-BVL: Harris, AP & Coaches Polls

From ecupirates.com
-Malkiewicz' Overtime Goal Lifts Pirates Past Mustangs, 1-0
-Tulane Sweeps Pirates In New Orleans

Smiling Pirates return from Memphis with morale victory
Greenville Daily Reflector

East Carolina Team Report
Yahoo! Sports

October 16, 2011

From Bonesvllle.net
-BVL Game Center: East Carolina 35, Memphis 17
-O'Brien: Davis, Pirates exorcize their demons
-BVL: ECU-Memphis Box Score
BVL Audio: Ruffin McNeill Post-game
-BVL: C-USA Scoreboard, Standings & Schedule

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Knock off Memphis, 35-17
-Swimming & Diving Teams Sweep Dual Meet With Davidson

Video from WITN
-ECU Highlights
-Terry Holland Pregame Interview

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU tramples Tigers
-Pirates meet, greet basketball fans
-Source- Big East leaders to vote Monday

Pirates make comeback against Tigers
Raleigh News & Observer

ECU rallies to beat Memphis
Kinston Free Press

Davis leads ECU past Memphis
Washington Daily News

Recap- Memphis vs. East Carolina
Charlotte Observer

Second Half Outburst Leads ECU Past Memphis, 35-17
gotigersgo.com

East Carolina 35, Tigers 17
Memphis Flyer

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-East Carolina rallies, tops Memphis Tigers, 35-17
-U of M postgame- Tigers lose out on close call

NC voters split over expansion; give nod to ECU
Greensboro News Record

October 15, 2011

Alliance engages Big East in chess match
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Heads To Memphis For C-USA Clash
-ECU Hits The Hardwood For First Practice
-Pirates Fall In Three At Southern Miss
-Pirates Fall To Golden Hurricane On The Pitch, 1-0
-Women's Cross Country Earns Third-Place Finish

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates head to Memphis in need of win
-Pirates off and running on the hardwood
-C-USA, Mountain West merge
-Game Day- Pirates in Memphis

From the Kinston Free Press
-League race continues for ECU
-Pirates �dead� in Houston loss

From the Jacksonville Daily News
-ECU's Lewis still improving despite success
-C-USA, MWC to merge

Preview- ECU (1-4, 1-1 C-USA) at Memphis (1-5, 0-2)
Raleigh News & Observer

Pirates look to right ship at Memphis
Washington Daily News

ECU will try to bounce back against Memphis
Winston Salem Journal (AP)

Three Pirates Earn Midseason Conference USA Honors
WCTI

Tigers And Pirates Set For C-USA Action On Saturday
gotigersgo.com

Who pays attention to Tiger football?
Daily Helmsman

Memphis Tiger DB's mom in his thoughts
Memphis Commercial Appeal

October 14, 2011
Paint It Purple Friday

From Bonesvllle.net
-Monroe: Kevin's Keys to the Game
WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town (Arts Council)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Begin Basketball Practice Friday
-Purple Pounds Out 12 Hits In 10-3 Win Over Gold
-Volleyball Continues League Play At Southern Miss And Tulane

Better D is an inside job
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

East Carolina Pirates see chance for rebound with win over Memphis Tigers
Memphis Commercial Appeal

The Bright Side With Jeff Brightwell
gotigersgo.com

East Carolina Pirates at Memphis Tigers
Sports Memo (blog)

Local players selected for Shrine Bowl of Carolinas
  Solomon, an East Carolina commitment, has caught 21 passes for 495 yards and seven touchdowns. He also has three interceptions and is listed as a defensive back for the game.
scnow.com

Leach brings intensity to Ravens offense
CSNwashington.com

ECU among top business schools
WNCT

October 13, 2011
Saint Edward the Confessor Feast Day
Sukkot (Jewish)
Birthday - Navy Birthday

From Bonesvllle.net
-Myatt: Pirates must win in Memphis
-Myatt: Big East watch a waiting game for Lebo, too
WBVL Audio Replay: Jeff Lebo on Media Day
WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town (Nicholas Sparks)

From ecupirates.com
-Men's Basketball Holds Annual Media Day
-McDonald's Home Run Paces Purple To 6-5 Win

Can ECU start healing wounds with a cakewalk in Memphis?
Wilmington Star-News

Out for respect
Washington Daily News

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates hoping to build on success
-ECU's waiting game continues (sub req'd)

Jay Ross heads heads west for NFL tryout
WWAY NewsChannel 3

Vacek: Memphis Tiger Preview
BoneyardBanter.com

ECU @ Memphis - The Edge
hoistthecolours.net

From WNCT
Lebo, Pirates Host Media Day
Longtime "Voice of the Tar Heels" Durham Visits Greater Greenville Sports Club

Three Thoughts on Memphis Tiger Football
Memphis Flyer

Memphis Tigers' ever-changing offensive line shuffles again
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Artifacts found during QAR dive
Jacksonville Daily News

October 12, 2011
Columbus Day (Traditional)
Day of the Six Billion
Emergency Nurses Day
Freethought Day
International Moment of Frustration Scream Day
International Top Spinning Day
National Bring Teddy Bear to Work Day
Sukkot (Jewish - begins at sundown)

From Bonesvllle.net
-Batten: Speight bringing "disruptive" style to Pirates
-Bradsher: Overachieving women harriers push for more
WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town (Breast Cancer Awareness)

From ecupirates.com
-A Message To The Pirate Nation
  ECU Athletics Director Offers History Lesson, Talks About Support and Opportunity
-Amy Otteson Takes Second At Lady Pirate Intercollegiate
-Women's Basketball Contest Selected For National Broadcast

College Football Recruiting- ECU lands two commitments
Fayetteville Observer

Pirates not panicking
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

U of M making plays, not making them count
Memphis Commercial Appeal

October 11, 2011
General Pulaski Memorial Day
Hunter's Moon
National Face Your Fears Day
Anniversary - Saturday Night Live

From Bonesvllle.net
-Bailey: In search of confidence�
-BVL: Big East thinks big; UCF first in line?
WBVL Audio Replay: Ruffin McNeill Game Week Presser

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Holds Two-Shot Lead At The Lady Pirate Intercollegiate
-McNeill's Weekly Press Conference
-Darrius Morrow Named Preseason All-Conference USA

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-McNeill supports QB Davis
-Editorial- Big East should take East Carolina

Going to Graceland
  Even the biggest Elvis fan couldn�t possibly want to go to Memphis more than the Pirates do right now.
Washington Daily News

Pirates facing adversity together
Kinston Free Press

East Carolina looks ahead after crushing defeat
Charlotte Observer

ECU coach- Davis to remain starting QB
WRAL

Taylor Reed will start Saturday for Memphis Tigers
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Larry Porter Press Luncheon - Oct. 10, 2011
gotigersgo.com

Lady Pirates set out to "Kick Childhood Cancer"
WNCT

Terry Holland Interview
Pirate Radio 1250 (Brian Bailey Show)

October 10, 2011
Columbus Day (Observed)
Double Tenth Day
Tuxedo Day

From Bonesvllle.net
-O'Brien: Big decision ahead for Ruff
-BVL: Big East saga continues; Military academies in play
-BVL: Harris, AP & Coaches Polls

From ecupirates.com
-Field Set For 2011 Lady Pirate Intercollegiate
-Pirates Fall To No. 24 Knights Sunday Afternoon, 2-0
-Men's Tennis Finishes Play At Elon Invitational
-Pirates Fall To Cougars 3-0 To Close Weekend

Case closed- Pirates fall to Cougars
Washington Daily News

Summers column- Casting call for Pirates after rout at Cougars� hands
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

Hoops preview- East Carolina
ESPN (Sub req'd)

October 9, 2011

From Bonesvllle.net
-Game Center- Houston 56, East Carolina 3
-O'Brien: Humbled in Houston
-BVL: ECU-Houston Box Score
BVL Audio: Ruffin McNeill Post-game
-BVL: C-USA Scoreboard, Standings & Schedule

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Downed In Houston, 56-3
-Cougars Outlast Pirates In Four Sets

Cougar carnage- Houston crushes ECU, 56-3
Greenville Daily Reflector

Houston holds ECU to lone field goal
Wilmington Star-News

Cougars pummel Pirates in Houston
Raleigh News & Observer

Keenum, Houston roll over ECU
Kinston Free Press (AP)

East Carolina
USA Today

From SB Nation
-Cougar Defense Shines In Rout Of Pirates
-Houston Vs. East Carolina- Cougars Defeat Pirates 56-3 To Improve To 6-0

Cougars pulverize Pirates for sixth straight win
The Daily Cougar

October 8, 2011
Pirate Gameday

Big East ponders next move
Bonesvllle.net

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Travel To Houston For First Road Test
-Pirates Shutout Golden Eagles On The Pitch, 3-0
-Volleyball Hosts Houston For Pair Of League Matches
-Six Named NFCA All-America Scholar Athletes

ECU-Houston features quarterback showdown
Greenville Daily Reflector

Batten- Can ECU contend in C-USA?
Fayetteville Observer

ECU braces for Keenum, Cougars
Kinston Free Press

It�s test time for Pirates
Washington Daily News

East Carolina (1-3, 1-0 C-USA) at Houston (5-0, 1-0)
Raleigh News & Observer

Lebo waits for word on conference, too
Elizabeth City Daily Advance

Turnovers are killing East Carolina
Winston Salem Journal (AP)

Conference USA notebook- ECU at Houston today in key cross-division contest
Charleston (WV) Gazette

For Sims, there's no place like UH
Houston Chronicle

October 7, 2011
Paint It Purple Friday
Lee National Denim Day
National Diversity Day
World Smile Day
Yom Kippur (begins at sundown - Jewish)

From Bonesvllle.net
-BVL: Big East expansion pending?
-Monroe: Kevin's Keys to the Houston Game
-BVL: C-USA Scoreboard, Standings & Schedule
WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town (Community Events)

From ecupirates.com
-Wright's Walk-Off Homer Lifts Gold To 6-3 Win
-Soccer Still Searching For First Win In C-USA Action
-Swimming & Diving Swept By UNC In Season Opener

ECU, UCF to Big East?
Cincinnati Enquirer

East Carolina's younger players not shy about taking over
Wilmington Star-News

Notebook- Pirates focused on yards after catch
Kinston Free Press

Pirates focusing on turnovers
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

Houston Cougars vs. East Carolina Pirates- Let's Look at the Matchup
Bleacher Report

Big East to Extend Invites to Central Florida and East Carolina?
Big East Coast Bias (blog)

Video from WNCT
-Pirate Swimmers and Divers Fall to UNC-Chapel Hill in opener
-Gold Clinches Fall World Series at ECU

For LaShawn Merritt's mother, a sweet wake-up call
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Former ECU Sprinter Merritt Cleared To Defend Olympic Title
WITN

October 6, 2011
National German-American Day

From Bonesvllle.net
-Myatt: Dealing with turnovers and disappointment
WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town (Pickin' Cotton Authors)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Travel To Houston For First Road Test
-Women's Basketball Kicks Off Preseason Practice
-Gold Takes Game Two Of World Series, 10-5
-ECU Swimming & Diving Set To Open Season Against The Tar Heels

From the East Carolinian
-Texas-sized win needed against Houston
-Running the distance

From the Washington Daily News
-Grove in a groove
-ECU baseball releases schedule

With BCS in rear view, Pirates' true goals have arrived
Wilmington Star-News

Webster scores first college touchdown
New Bern Sun Journal

Preview: ECU at Houston
Sports Network

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirate swimmers open against Heels
-ECU�s improving defense faces tough task (sub req'd)
VIDEO- Trivia Challenge at the ECU game

UH looks good at 5-0, but just how good?
Houston Chronicle

ECU @ Houston - The Edge
hoistthecolours.net

Tickets on Sale for ASU-ECU Hoops in Charlotte
ASU Appalachian Mountaineers

October 5, 2011
Balloons Around the World
UN World Teacher's Day

From ecupirates.com
-Baseball Announces 2012 Schedule
-Brandt And Cannon Guide Gold To Opening Series Win, 5-4
-Pirates' Men's Golf Ties For Fourth At Wolfpack Intercollegiate

From the East Carolinian
-Pirates left feeling blue
-OPINION- Conference wrap up
-Losing streak continues

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Keenum in control for UH (sub req'd)
-Family- Man dies trying to save pets

Memorial Service To Take Place In Greenville For Sup Dogs Owner
WITN

PeeDee Proposes During ECU Tailgate
WNCT

ECU first to offer Hillside TE
WRAL

Kevin Sumlin Weekly Press Conference
uhcougars.com

Houston Cougars Vs. East Carolina Pirates
Sports Chat Place

David Garrard may be bringing his talents to South Beach
Examiner.com

October 4, 2011
St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day (Catholic)
Ten-Four Day
Birthday - President Rutherford Hayes Birthday (19th President)

From Bonesvllle.net
-Bailey: Different verse, same as the first
WBVL Audio Replay: Ruffin McNeill Game Week Presser
WTIB Audio Replay: Talk of the Town (Spooktacular in Windsor)

From ecupirates.com
-McNeill's Weekly Press Conference
-Women Rise To No. 9 In Southeast Region
-ECU Men's Golf In Fifth At Wolfpack Intercollegiate

When giving isn't good
Greenville Daily Reflector

From the Houston Chronicle
-ECU looking for ball security answers on road
-This week- UH vs. East Carolina

From the Washington Daily News
-Pirates ready to rebound
-Big East looking to expand

Pirates back to work on turnovers
Kinston Free Press

October 3, 2011

From Bonesvllle.net
-O'Brien: Opportunity finally there for ECU?
-BVL: Associated Press & Coaches Polls

Despite efforts, mistakes continue to plague ECU
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Falls To No. 6 Memphis, 2-0
-Pirates Fall To Miners In Three

No. 6 Lady Tigers top East Carolina in soccer
Memphis Commercial Appeal

SUMMERS- Pirates� football problems mostly self-inflicted
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

East Carolina Team Report
Yahoo! Sports

From conferenceusa.com
C-USA Point After - East Carolina v. N. Carolina
C-USA Game Day- East Carolina

ECU downed by North Carolina
FS Southwest (AP)

From the The Daily Tar Heel
-Tar Heel offense impresses in Greenville with 35-20 win
-Forced turnovers help Tar Heels topple ECU
-Check your facts before writing about ECU
-Hostility in article was embarrassing for UNC-CH

October 2, 2011
Country Inn, Bed-and-Breakfast Day
Feast of Gedalya (Jewish)
Guardian Angels Day
Intergeneration Day
National Custodial Workers' Day
Phileas Fogg's Wager Day
World Communion Sunday
World Farm Animals Day
Anniversary - Peanuts (comic strip)

From Bonesvllle.net
-BVL Game Center: North Carolina-CH 35, ECU 20
-A. Myatt: ECU making wrong play
-O'Brien: Schedule taking its toll
-BVL: EC-NC Box Score
-W.A. Myatt: Game Day Photo Gallery
BVL Audio: Ruffin McNeill Post-game
-BVL: C-USA Scoreboard, Standings & Schedule

From ecupirates.com
-Tar Heels Down East Carolina, 35-20
-Top Drawer Soccer Recognizes Two Lady Pirates
-Pirates Turn In Strong Performances At Louisville Classic

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Turnovers costly for ECU in loss to Heels
-Four inducted into ECU Athletics Hall of Fame
-ECU researcher examines vaccine fears

WITN Sports 11pm for Saturday, October 1st
WITN

Tar Heels Defeat Pirates 35 to 20
WNCT

Fumble lose-ski
Washington Daily News

From tarheelblue.com
-Renner Leads North Carolina Past East Carolina, 35-20
-Turner's Take- Round One

Heels handle mistake-prone ECU
Kinston Free Press

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Bryn Renner leads UNC-Chapel Hill past East Carolina
-Tar Heels evolving into good football team

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Renner's 4 TDs help Tar Heels pummel Pirates
-Turnovers costly for Pirates
-See tailgating photos from this game

Dominique Davis- Davis sets ECU record with 417 yards passing
Rotoworld.com

Tar Heels roll past error-plagued East Carolina
Wilmington Star-News

North Carolina-Chapel Hill defeats East Carolina
Winston Salem Journal

Tar Heels put away Pirates with big plays
Durham Herald-Sun

UNC-CH Tops ECU
rivals.com

East Carolina falls to North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Tar Heels deck East Carolina as Jones puts on show
Burlington Times

From College Football News
-North Carolina-Chapel Hill 35 � at East Carolina 20
-Bowl Predictions - Week 5

It's Not That Bad Playing East Carolina
Carolina March

October 1, 2011
Pirate Gameday
Anniversary - Disney World
Birthday - President Jimmy Carter (39th President)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Host Tar Heels In Carolina Clash
-Sportsmanship Reminder: A Message To The Pirate Nation
-Six Records Set At Purple-Gold Swim Meet
-UCF Downs East Carolina volleyball, 3-0
-Pirates and Blazers Soccer Game Suspended at 1-1 Due To Severe Weather

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-UNC-Chapel Hill pays visit to Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
-Emotions run high for ECU�s Connors (sub req'd)

Dowdy - Ficklen Stadium Weather Forecast and Conditions
weather.com

Pirates, Heels to square off
Kinston Free Press

Pirates in for a big challenge
Washington Daily News

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Preview- North Carolina-Chapel Hill at East Carolina
-Pass-heavy Pirates will test Heels' secondary tonight
-Pirates' not-so-secret weapon

North Carolina-Chapel Hill travels to play East Carolina
Winston Salem Journal

UNCCH-ECU: Don't try to tell Tar Heels it's not a rivalry
Durham Herald-Sun

From WNCT
Daily Tarheel writer ignites firestorm with "Ready to get embarrassed-" article
-Chilly Weekend Forecast

COLLEGE FOOTBALL STORYLINES- Oct. 1
Rocky Mount Telegram

Withers, McNeill to make history while State and Duke face tough assignments
The Independent Weekly

Video from WRAL
Withers- ECU is a rival
Coples expects rowdy crowd at ECU
Renner- ECU, UNC-CH players know each other

Countdown to Kickoff- East Carolina
scout.com

Turner's Take- There Be Pirates
TarHeelBlue.com

Tar Heels brace for East Carolina's pass attack
Burlington Times

College Football Buffet, Week 5- Nebraska vs. Wisconsin Is Your Main Dish
SBNation.com

From the Fayetteville Observer
-UNCCH vs. ECU- Patrick Pinkney's performance led to rare Pirates win over Heels in 2007
-UNCCH vs. ECU- Heels' Kelvin Bryant notched six-TDs in 1981 rout

October 31, 2011

Scheduling work seems to be next step for WVU
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Don't count out Louisville to Big 12 just yet
NewsOK.com

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Giglio- College football is a funny game
-Tar Heels carrying momentum to N.C. State
-Wolfpack needs to protect Glennon
-Both off losses, Duke faces Hurricanes
-Not getting any easier for Wake Forest
-The ACC has a few issues
-Hurricanes' power play needs a jolt

From the Charlotte Observer
-Wasted effort- Missed field goal gives win to Vikings
-The NBA deal is tantalizingly close
-Clipboards of the Carolinas

Redskins get Buffaloed in Toronto
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Stewart spices up Chase with Martinsville win
Roanoke Times

The Game of the Century of the Week
Wall Street Journal

Unlike coaches, AP poll gets it right with Clemson still ahead of Virginia Tech
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-First-time underdogs- Stakes raised for No. 10 USC, which travels to No. 8 Arkansas
-Swinney- 'We have to stay on task'

October 30, 2011

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Ga. Tech hands Tigers first loss
-Wilds thing- USC triumphs

From the Anderson Independent
-Tech's flexbone smashes Clemson's defense - again
-Turning Point: Miscommunication results in momentum-killing interception
-In Dabo's Words: 'No excuses � they just flat-out whipped us'
-Sammy Watkins has another big night in defeat

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Yellow Jackets burst Tigers� bubble
-Gamecocks grind it out, topple Tennessee
-Gamecocks� defense among nation�s best

From the Roanoke Times
-Virginia Tech struggles in win over Duke
-Defense saves the day in Virginia Tech's victory
-NASCAR drivers face decision- How far will they go?

Hokies escape with victory over Blue Devils
Durham Herald-Sun

Virginia Tech notes- Hokies say Duke was dirty
Richmond Times Dispatch

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-CH uses big plays to bury Deacons
-Florida State shuts out N.C. State
-Close loss telling for Duke
-Duke skates shaky start, pulls out exhibition win
-Flyers' flurry foils Canes

Tar Heels set tone with win
Fayetteville Observer

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Tar Heels wallop Deacons
-ASU hands Georgia Southern its first defeat

From the Charlotte Observer
-Cam Newton answers critics in a big way
-Don't ever disrespect Smith
-New revenue sharing big for Bobcats
-Boy, they're sure having at it now

Petersen, Kustra hold answers to key decisions
Idaho Statesman

Big Ten is best fit for Notre Dame
Chicago Post-Tribune

From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Here�s to pulling for the Big East (seriously)
-Geography a worry, but mostly thumbs up on WVU's move to Big 12
-WVU notebook- WVU won�t see weather like that in Big 12

Big East, Big 12 could face legal battle over West Virginia
Newark Star-Ledger

W.Va.'s 2 US senators ecstatic over Big 12 move
Parkersburg News

WVU football- No. 25 WVU rallies on the road, beats Rutgers
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Cronin bullish on new Big East
Cincinnati.com

Mizzou's exit from Big 12 appears to be set
St Louis Times Dispatch

Seahawks see they have plenty to learn in exhibition victory
Wilmington Star-News

Resourceful offense, improved defense give ODU 'signature win' against JMU
Hampton Roads Daily Press

October 29, 2011

OK, now it's official- West Virginia joins Big 12
Charleston (WV) Gazette

WVU accepts offer to join Big 12
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Idaho Statesman
-Big 12 adds West Virginia (for real this time); Big East down to 5 football-playing members
-What role should Boise State's fans play in Big East decision?

From the Louisville Courier Journal
Louisville AD Tom Jurich keeps options open, won't commit to Big East
-Big 12 decision a setback, but game not over for Louisville

West Virginia Wants Out, but Big East Won't Let Go
NY Times

Big 12 realignment saga nearing an end
Columbia (MO) Daily Tribune

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Batten- UNC-Chapel Hill would benefit from quick verdict
-College Football- Today's Big 5 games
-N.C. State has country's interceptions leader in David Amerson

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Now UNC-Chapel Hill plays waiting game with NCAA
-Big East trouble in works
-Duke's chances fading
-Pack's Amerson picks up pace of pickoffs
-Curry named Duke basketball captain
-Pivotal season starts for Duke
-Pack's Williams out indefinitely with thumb injury
-Tar Heels warm up slowly, then roll in exhibition
-Cardinals win Series after wild ride
-Canes, Ward cool off Blackhawks

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Deacons have chance to sweep in-state rivals
-UNC-CH states its case to NCAA

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Clemson�s goal- To wear down opposing defenses
-USC freshman looking to make most of opportunity

Duke faces tough test in high-powered Hokies
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Charlotte Observer
-NBA cancels games through Nov. 30
-That's just crazy, Johnson insists
-No wonder Vikings QB Ponder slipped in draft
-Clemson's only option- Don't stray
-Appalachian makes switch look easy
-Gamecocks, Vols forced to rely on young players
-Gamecocks try to regroup after offseason turmoil

Slow starts contradict Virginia Tech's recent success
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Virginia now a factor in ACC Coastal Division race
Charlottesville Daily Progress

ACC Insider - Wake game a crossroads for reeling Tar Heels
Wilmington Star-News

Flying start propels Frogs to decisive win over BYU
Ft Worth Star-Telegram

First meeting between JMU and ODU generates high interest
Richmond Times Dispatch

NCAA likely will add four more to FCS playoffs
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

October 28, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-Chapel Hill officials, Blake enter NCAA hearing
-NCAA to hear UNC-CH's defense today
-Read the NCAA's letter of inquiry to UNC-CH
-Read the letter the NCAA sent to UNC-CH, John Blake and Jennifer Wiley
-North Carolina (Chapel Hill) Response To NCAA Notice Of Allegations
-Expect little to emerge from closed-door hearings
-Hurricanes' Tlusty gets his big break

SEC prematurely announces Mizzou in
Kansas City Star (blog)

Big East Officials Visit Air Force, Boise State
Idaho Statesman

Broncos' decision could rest on TV money
Idaho Statesman

As Carolina squirms, so does ACC
Greensboro News-Record

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Cardinals rally twice, win in 11th to force Game 7
-Conference expansion has become broad farce
-WFU's Marshall in great mood after win over Duke
-ASU's Quick was late arrival to football

From the Richmond Times Dispatch
-NCAA approves major scholarship changes at meeting
-UConn academics could jeopardize 2013 tourney

Could BYU be headed to Big East?
Deseret News

Great. Now Politicians Are Getting Involved In The Realignment Mess
MrSEC

BCS does its job almost every season
Columbia (SC) State

Rocco, Cavaliers shine in primetime
Charlottesville Daily Progress

Navy's series with Irish not one-sided anymore
Washington Examiner

From the Charlotte Observer
-It's hard, Clausen admits, but there's no resentment
-Gamble revived after forgettable 2010 season

Redskins' Cooley blames lockout for injury
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Tigers' Ellington likely to miss game
-Spurrier having trouble bringing QBs to Columbia

WVU-Big 12 details via Manchin and a call to chill
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Mountaineer Gameday- WVU on pace to shatter Big East passing records
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

October 27, 2011

Delegation angry over reports of interference into Big 12 deal
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Big 12 brings the circus to town
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Not so fast there, WVU- Louisville reportedly still in hunt for Big 12 invitation
Louisville Courier Journal

Big East officials ready to extend inviations
Boston.com (blog)

From the Idaho Statesman
-Big East heads West for meetings about conference affiliations
-Report- Boise State has contacted Big West about housing other sports

Big East officials meet with Air Force in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs Gazette

Air Force meets with Big East Commissioner
Tulsa World

Blake denies steering players to agent
Winston Salem Journal

NCAA poised for big changes
Fayetteville Observer (AP)

College athletes finally speak up and need to be heard by decision-makers
Birmingham News

Navy QB Kriss Proctor out for Notre Dame game; Trey Miller to start
Washington Post

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Once implausible, full ACC membership for Notre Dame seems possible
-Virginia takes national stage on Thursday night in Miami

From the Roanoke Times
-Virginia prepares for Miami team that coach Al Golden has brought 'out of the storm'
-Virginia Tech linebacker ready for return to limelight

From the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
-Taking a closer look at Virginia Tech's road success
-ACC quibbles about where to put Pitt, Syracuse

From the Charlotte Observer
-Already well-acquainted, rookie QBs ready to battle
-Media request access to UNC-CH�s NCAA hearing
-Maximizing ACC bowl possibilities- Income, title shot?

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Heels go camo on Nov. 11
-Pay college athletes, but how much?

Clemson balancing BCS hype and internal focus
Anderson Independent

The geometry of winning
Columbia (SC) State

ACC Insider - Grobe deserves to be coach of the year
Wilmington Star-News

October 26, 2011

From Boston.com
-Next Big East splash could have ripple effect
-Major shake up in conferences growing closer

Boise State's Kustra has powwow with Big East
Idaho Statesman

Big East plans life without West Virginia
Philadelphia Inquirer

Big 12 approves addition of WVU
Greenville Daily Reflector (AP)

W. Virginia Is Close to Joining the Big 12
New York Times

From the Kansas City Star
-Mountaineers moving to the Big 12- Not yet
-Travel costs rise if Big 12 adds West Virginia

From West Virginia MetroNews
-WVU Future Football Schedules Uncertain
-WVU Big 12 Bound, But Announcement Delayed

From the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-In a good deal, WVU trades the Big Apple for the Little Apple
-Done deal- West Virginia headed to the Big 12 Conference

From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-WVU joining Big 12 regardless of Missouri's decision
-Mountaineers won�t be out of their league in new Big 12
-Welcome to the Big 12

Big blow to Big East- West Virginia leaving for Big 12
Greenwich Time

Big East close to losing Notre Dame to Big 12
newjerseynewsroom.com

From the New York Post
-Notre Dame may have to leave Big East
-In Shifting Landscape, UConn Loses Ground
-Boise State, Navy, Air Force among invitees

It's Doomsday, folks
Louisville Courier-Journal (blog)

Tuesday evening Cardinal news and notes
Card Chronicle

Sophomore QB on deck as Navy faces Notre Dame
Annapolis Capital

Time to give Boise State BCS shot
FOXSports.com

College briefs- Western Carolina fires AD
Greensboro News & Record

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes fall in shootout after furious rally to force OT
-NCAA reports N.C. State graduation rates lag
-Spartans will wear camouflage uniforms against UNC-CH
-Starting slowly dooms Blue Devils

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Georgia Tech NCAA rap boosts rivalry
-USC players meet, discuss task of repeating as SEC East champions

Virginia Tech, UVa coaches handle second-guessing well
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Chudzinski's new schemes make Panthers explosive
Charlotte Observer

October 25, 2011

MU is patient on departure issue
St Louis Post Dispatch

No withdrawal notice from MU to Big 12
Columbia (MO) Tribune

From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Time for Missouri to show us movement
-New Cincy AD- Big East needs to rebuild trust

Sounds Crazy, But Merger Of Big East, Conference USA And Mountain West Actually Makes Sense
ology

Tech among super-conference targets
Monroe (LA) News Star

UConn football notebook- McCombs shoulders the load at RB
Stamford Advocate

From the Charlotte Observer
-Clemson fans buy tickets to ACC title game
-Clemson's 5-step path to BCS title game
-Occupy the BCS! Could this be the season?
-They rein in Bayne, Gordon loses gain
-Newton's Law new tradition

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Sideline communication lines open under Morris
-Vols to start QB Worley vs. USC

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pack builds morale with win over Virginia
-Heels work on ball security after 6 turnovers
-Rangers takes lead in World Series
-Withers won't meet with NCAA
-Panel will tackle ethics in athletics
-NCAA weighing increase in grants
-Panthers want more of their own fans in stands
-Staal's start slow

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Withers says UNC-CH will stay the course, in spite of losing streak
-Appalachian State's Presley a big hit as defender

From the Fayetteville Observer
-UNC-CH football coach Withers won't attend NCAA hearing
-Tar Heels in rut after two straight losses

Leading tackler Taylor third Virginia Tech defensive starter lost for season
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Proctor Dislocated Elbow
Annapolis Capital

Navy familiar with bad breaks this season
ESPN

Miller likely to face Irish
Washington Times

With Proctor's injury, Miller likely to get start for Navy vs. Notre Dame
Chicago Tribune

JMU-ODU match-up called a 'rivalry' before first meeting
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

October 24, 2011

Big 12 won�t dawdle if Missouri moves to the SEC
Kansas City Star

The Birth of the Mega Conference?
WV Pressbox

Futility records in reach for KU football defense
  Jayhawks on pace to break Pirates' 2010 record
Lawrence (KS) Journal World

From the USA Today
-Football weekend review by the numbers
-Stanford survives the stink meter

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers pull away from Redskins for win
-am-a-lot gets rave reviews
-A win to pair with the excitement
-Bowyer pushes Burton, then passes for Talladega victory
-Clipboards- Challenge awaits Clemson

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Redskins' injuries mount in 33-20 loss to Panthers
-Lefty quiets Cards' bats; Rangers tie it up

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes' road swing ends
-Russell Wilson's resum� takes a hit
-Thanks to Texas Tech for reviving BCS race

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Clemson climbs to No. 5 in BCS standings, but Tigers focused on Georgia Tech
-SEC East battle might now be two-horse race

From the Roanoke Times
-More nicks and bruises for the Hokies
-UVa radio analyst Cory Alexander not returning

October 23, 2011

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pack renews hope with emotional victory at UVa
-Tigers pound Renner, Heels
-After rout, Tar Heels refocus on now
-Pujols hits 3 HRs, Cards romp to 2-1 Series edge
-Canes' late rally not enough in Winnipeg

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-'Anything is possible' as Clemson improves to 8-0
-Clemson notes- Unbeaten Tigers may be around for awhile

Tigers� fun continues
Columbia (SC) State

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Virginia Tech grinds out a win over Boston College
-Hoping for a surge, Cavs stumble against N.C. State
-Redskins feeling the pressure to force turnovers

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Virginia Tech's offense awakens in second half against Boston College
-UVa coaches mismanage QBs, offense in loss to N.C. State

From the Charlotte Observer
-Challenged to lead, quiet Anderson finds his voice
-Friends, family, fans remember Dan Wheldon
-Davis, UNC-CH had hopes; scandal hurt both

October 22, 2011

From the Fayetteville Observer
-College Football- Big 5 Midseason Report
-College Football- Saturday's Big 5 games
-ACC Football and Recruiting by Sammy Batten
-Demon Deacons facing tough stretch

Deacs, Blue Devils usually put on show
Winston Salem Journal

From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Syracuse shocker
-Big 12 will not be impressed

Syracuse dominates WVU in every way, 49-23
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Tar Heels need hot start against No. 8 Tigers
-Wolfpack's Glennon won't play 'what if' game
-ACC's best guess
-Canes let win slip by

Tigers still searching for complete effort as Tar Heels come to town
Anderson Independent

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Watkins stepping into spotlight for Tigers
-5 reasons USC fans should remain optimistic
-The Big Year- Botched BCS spells college playoff

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Is Auriemma right that Notre Dame could have prevented VT, others from leaving Big East for ACC?
-Virginia Tech faces struggling Boston College
-Destroyers capture UFL title as hometown star Rouse shines after cousin's slaying

This won't be like most Hokies-Eagles games
Roanoke Times

U.Va. can solidify postseason chances vs. N.C. State
Richmond Times Dispatch

From the Charlotte Observer
-At Talladega, racer's death a reminder
-Redskins don't pass on the run
-Carrying on the Wildcat tradition

Missouri takes another step toward leaving Big 12
Associated Press

Mizzou moves closer to the SEC
St Louis Post Dispatch

From the Kansas City Star
-Deaton receives authority to decide Mizzou�s conference home
-Plenty of blame to spread around for Border closing
-Missouri tries to soothe KU and Kansas City

Developments may affect Air Force's realignment plans
Colorado Springs Gazette

From the Idaho Statesman
-Boise State players and coaches respect Air Force players� service and sacrifice
-A cadet's life- Air Force football players have a different college experience than their foes

North Dakota to give up attempts to keep Fighting Sioux logo
Washington Times

October 21, 2011

Mountain West Conference proposes 16-team college football playoff
Arizona Republic

From the Idaho Statesman
-Mountain West exit fee could reach $21 million
-Boise State's Petersen- Don't boo Air Force; Mountain West proposes 16-team college football playoff

Rick Pitino Talks And Talks And Talks About Big East
Hartford Courant

Big East Commish Is Floundering
West Virginia MetroNews

Big East Media Day Hijacked by Conference Expansion
West Virginia Illustrated

Is the Big East Targeting the Right Schools for Expansion- Fan's Opinion
Yahoo! Sports

Villanova's Wright: Let us in Big East for football
Philadelphia Daily News

Big East official comes to Villanova's defense
Philadelphia Inquirer

Report has WVU to Big 12; breaking down numbers
Charleston (WV) Gazette

West Virginia looms as next Big 12 target
Boston Globe

From the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Online message boards keep WVU realignment rumor mill spinning
-Mountaineer Gameday- National telecasts allow WVU to audition for other leagues

Week 8 picks- Easy pickings when it comes to the top 10
CBSSports.com

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-CH avoided creating public record
-UNC-CH almost unanimous No. 1 pick
-UNC-CH will seek extra year for Barth
-ACC title game tickets selling well
-St. Augustine's has home football field - after 144 years
-All fists on deck for Canes
-Rangers even up World Series

From the Annapolis Capital
-Mids try to block kicking problems
-Navy Notes

Notre Dame picks a fight with high school over mascot
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Charlotte Observer
-When Redskins owned Charlotte
-Smith and Hall will talk the talk
-Bobcats to benefit from money deal
-49ers basketball gets reinforcements

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Tigers, Tar Heels feature a battle of efficient QBs
-Palmetto Palaces Top 10 high school football stadiums in South Carolina
-NCAA clears Baru- Charleston basketball recruit gets OK to play

From the Richmond Times Dispatch
-Ex-UR football player, assistant coach, radio analyst Ray Tate dies at 68
-Answering Tech's call of lifetime

From the Charlottesville Daily Progress
-Virginia loses WR Snyder to foot injury
-Ratcliffe- Another coaching reunion awaits at Scott Stadium on Saturday

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Senior safety Quarles having comeback season
-Jackson replaces Presley as ASU quarterback