Bonesville Presents East Carolina, Conference USA and Carolinas Headlines

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Cunningham ready for 'finality' of NCAA verdict
The NCAA's Committee on Infractions is scheduled to meet this week, but he doesn't know when it will announce its penalties stemming from the NCAA's investigation of the Tar Heels' football program.
-Tar Heels surge to ACC road win
-Gottfried to be judged by UNC-CH, Duke games
-Emotions spill over in practice

From the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram
-TCU players describe widespread drug use
-Frogs' pristine image stained by arrests
-On TCU campus, week of joy turns into shock and dismay

Settlement again shows Big East flaw
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Big East terms revealed publicly
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Deacons put end to six-game slide
-Wolfpack eager to settle some old scores with Blue Devils

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Seahawks' new rotation not shy about big expectations
-Seahawks' drought in NCAA will come to end

From the Charlotte Observer
-Analyst- Panthers might take Brockers, Kirkpatrick
-Draft analyst still would take QB Luck over Newton
-T-wolves hand Bobcats 16th straight loss, 102-90
-Dayton surges, beats Charlotte

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Pitching strong suit for Cougars
-Clemson football assistants earn $450k in raises, Swinney to earn $1.9 million in 2012
-South Carolina slips by Georgia

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-It was an early dose of Linsanity- Harvard 87, W&M 85
-Virginia Tech faces rematch against more well-defined Florida State

February 15, 2012

Temple still could be an option in Big East expansion
philly.com

From the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-WVU, Big East settlement finalized
-This is a good deal for Mountaineers
-Big East announces WVU's exit from conference

Calculations easy on where BYU should be
Deseret News

Danny O'Brien Releases Statement On Maryland Transfer
SB Nation

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Tar Heels turn to reserve power
-Laettner works at helping pros
-Canes' Ruutu out three weeks

From the Charlotte Observer
-Jeremy Lin- Living proof that recruiting isn't science
-49ers coach likes idea of A-10 move to 18-game schedule
Video- How N.C. State can beat UNC-CH, Duke
-Catalyst Augustin could start for Bobcats

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Tigers tame No. 22 Cavs
-A tall task for USCï¿½s Greiner
-Bulldogs eager for new start

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Deacons to take on Jackets in clash of struggling teams
-Inconsistent Appalachian State prepares to take on Chattanooga

George Mason nails 3 at buzzer to down VCU
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Old Dominion beats UNC Wilmington 81-64
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Seahawks can't stop Monarchs
Wilmington Star-News

Batten- UNC-CH gets pledge from 6-foot-3 receiver
Fayetteville Observer

February 14, 2012

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-N.C. State- A NCAA team?
-Tar Heels' depth has dwindled
-Pack thinks baseball title
-Spacek, Staal help Canes beat Canadiens, 5-3

Former East Forsyth QB leaving Terps
Winston Salem Journal

From the Tulsa World
-Pac-12 breaks ground for television networks
-Big Ten exploring four-team football playoff
-BCS may have chance for real change following title game flop

VIDEO- Barnhardt, Brando talk realignment and the future of the BCS
cbssports.com

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bobcats don't go quietly, but streak reaches 15
-Tampa Bay hires Butch Davis

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Coaches predict USC to finish 2nd
-Buccaneers look to take another step in 2012

Coaching carousel already spinning
Omaha World-Herald

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-CAA inks TV deal with NBC Sports Network
-ODU needs a strong finish to earn a top-4 seed

Obstacles don't end for Williams, Seahawks
Wilmington Star-News

Teel Time- Virginia travels to 'snakebit' Clemson for rematch Tuesday
Hampton Roads Daily Press

February 13, 2012

Rameses, a role assumed by 19 rams since 1924, has colorful past
One of the most notorious of these kidnappings was by several East Carolina University students prior to a UNC-CH Homecoming game in the late 1970s.
The Daily Tar Heel

From the Charlotte Observer
-SB46 champs highlight Panthers 2012 home schedule
-Tudor- Will UNC-Chapel Hill play Duke in January ever again?
-NASCAR season's early story lines
-Bobcats' Derrick Brown gracious to be back
-Phil does it; Tiger doesn't

Football realignment causing wedding issues Baylor, Texas Tech
Dallas Morning News

Canes coach heads back to old home
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Tigers ace Brady hopes to bounce back from injury
-Two-Minute Drill with South Carolina's Adam Matthews

Deserving Finney-Smith rescues Virginia Tech against Boston College
Hampton Roads Daily Press

February 12, 2012

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-End of an era arrives as Yow's recruits finish
-Rule changes that might make football safer
-Concussion experts differ on youth sports safety
-Miles Plumlee motivated by Zoubek in Duke win
-Tar Heels bounce back, take it out on Cavaliers

'Alarming' rebounding deficit dooms Virginia in Chapel Hill
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Cougars knock off SoCon-leading Cats
-Glory days for Gamecocks
-Tigers end 22-year drought

Clemson pounds Wake Forest
Winston Salem Journal

Seahawks put up fight, but fall short
Wilmington Star-News

ODU scoring drought helps VCU get regular-season sweep
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Charlotte Observer
-49ers win on homecoming
-Can Bobcats copy the Clippers' blueprint?
-Bobcats bullied again, this time by Clippers
-Panthers aim for free agency balance

February 11, 2012

Rutgers could play football home and home with Syracuse if West Virginia bolts for Big 12 immediately
nj.com

Big 12 schedule still under wraps
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes covered by Avalanche in overtime
-Heels gear up for UVa
-UNC-Chapel Hill's 18th ram mascot dies
-Attorney- 'Butch Davis was the logical scapegoat'
-Blue Devils wary after UNC-CH win
-N.C. State gets a break before facing Duke
-Wake Forest needs to beat Clemson to rise from ACC cellar

Will Bennett Ball get the better of talented Tar Heels?
Charlottesville Daily Progress

Deacons turning ball over, not rebounding
Winston Salem Journal

Seahawk schedule won't let up soon
Wilmington Star-News

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bulls-dozer vs. Bobcats- Not even close
-Davidson's fine line to paydirt

USC football coaches, Tanner pick up raises
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

February 10, 2012

WVU, Big East reach agreement
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Big East mostly about basketball
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC Board of Governors votes today on average 8.8% tuition hike
-Wolfpack wins 3rd straight
-Zeller's last-minute nightmare a cruel end to his stellar game
-A Duke shot to remember, from one who knows
-Rutherford working on Ruutu extension
-Manning works out at Duke

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Tar Heels hard fall raises questions
-Mountaineers end losing streak

Seahawks Baseball happy with greater expectations
Wilmington Star-News

From the Charlotte Observer
-Spirit of 76ers' record haunts struggling Bobcats
-Davidson goes to work, tops Citadel

From al.com
-Basketball should start and end its season later to escape football's shadow
-NCAA rules committee proposes moving up kickoffs and touchbacks for safety reasons

Balanced Miami Hurricanes dispatch Virginia Tech
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Trustees set to OK raises for football coaches
GamecockCentral.com

Lawmaker wanted to be 'proactive' with rivalry bill
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Larry Fedora snares three pledges out of Durham for his Tar Heels
Fayetteville Observer

February 9, 2012

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke defeats UNC-Chapel Hill 85-84 on Rivers' buzzer-beater
-Duke controls destiny
See video highlights from Duke's stunning win over UNC-CH
-UNC-Chapel Hill wrestler charged in street brawl
-Perry's OT goal gives Ducks 3-2 win over Canes

Rivers' 3 Drains Heels
Durham Herald Sun

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-ACC hoops can't match SEC football
-Former Clemson QB Randy Anderson dies
-Tennessee holds off USC

Memphis joining Big East; Villanova football, Temple still on outs
Philadelphia Daily News

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Virginia Tech prepares for Larranaga's suddenly resurgent Miami squad
-Scott perfect as Virginia rolls past Wake Forest

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers re-sign Jansen, Phillips
-Is Kurt Busch NASCAR's most disliked driver?

ODU scorches the nets on the road against W&M, wins 70-51
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Things getting worse for Seahawks
Wilmington Star-News

February 8, 2012

Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill won't be held back tonight
Winston Salem Journal

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Appreciating the gift that is Dukarolina
-Who has the edge in UNCCH-Duke?
-Tar Heels' Marshall can wow crowd with eye-popping assists
-To make the NCAA, Wolfpack needs to do the unexpected
-Stewart remains with Hurricanes

Too bad Duke - majority of NC folks are pulling for the Tar Heels!
WBTV

Fans celebrate Super Bowl championship at ticker-tape parade
nj.com

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-USC-Clemson football game required by law?
-South Carolina hires a new compliance director
-USC looks to improve on abysmal SEC start
-Maryland closes out closer-less Clemson

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Despite impending potholes, Virginia poised for NCAA tournament return
-Tampa Bay Buccaneers interested in Virginia offensive coordinator Bill Lazor

Wilmington City Council votes to explore baseball deal
Wilmington Star-News

February 7, 2012

Beyond the Arc - Overtimes, ugly wins and the end of a rivalry
Wilmington Star-News

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Duke will try to halt its ACC slump
-Elon routs listless ASU

Cremins says exhaustion forced him to take leave of absence
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Rivers runs through hoops
-UNC-CH's Barnes tests ankle
-Q&A- Unabashed Duke haters
-Blue Devils still searching for consistency
-Hurricanes put Stewart on waivers
-Could Faulk be next for the Calder?

Split from Big East is nearing for WVU
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Charlotte Observer
-Richardson tells Panther fan that helmets will change, uniforms won't
-Super Bowl's weirdest moment- Bradshaw TD
-Super Bowl draws record 111.3M viewers on NBC
-Despite Gisele, Patriots say no finger-pointing
-Davidson pulls away, rolls to 76-54 win over Wofford

Benefits trump risks for Virginia Tech in possible Labor Day opener against Georgia Tech
Hampton Roads Daily Press

February 6, 2012

From USA Today
-Giants rally, reign as Super Bowl champions
-Giants, Manning pull off another Super comeback
-Lopresti- Manning one-ups Brady again
-Eli- This brother gets another Super Bowl MVP
-No surprise, Manning works magic one more time
-Errors, missed chances haunt Patriots in loss
-Bradshaw falls into end zone, Super Bowl lore
-Second guessing- Brady should have held it
-Aruba wants to help the Patriots feel better
-Patriots' fans riot after Super Bowl loss
-Al Michaels anchors solid NBC performance
-Madonna's halftime show entertains, but M.I.A. makes gesture
-Super Bowl ads go to the dogs
-View and vote for your favorite ads

Former Tar Heel shines for NY Giants in Super Bowl
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Miami stuns Duke at Cameron
-Cameron edge escaping Duke

Outlook is cloudy, but Seahawks can still salvage season
Wilmington Star-News

February 5, 2012

From nj.com
-Tom Brady faces rematch with Giants' 'ghost' pressure
-Giants' Tom Coughlin used Kurt Warner's advice to help connect with players, become a champion

From Boston.com
-Brady trying to match Montana
-How they match up
-Friends know different Belichick than fans
-Lots of cheer at the Super Bowl
-2012 Super Bowl ads
-Beer matchup- Mass. vs. New York

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Hot-shooting Wolfpack downs Deacons 87-76
-Lenox Rawlings- Super Bowl obsessions run deep
-Appalachian State's struggles continue

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Still together after all this time
-Hakeem Nicks is the Giants' rising star
-Wood, Pack make it five straight over Wake Forest
-Barnes fights through pain in UNC-CH's victory
-Blue Devils tweaking lineups, getting results

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers QB Cam Newton wins two rookie awards
-Suns rally, extend Bobcats' losing streak

Seahawks' shooting sinks Tribe
Wilmington Star-News

February 4, 2012

Commissioner Swofford explains ACC's new football, basketball schedules
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-ACC schedule will reduce UNCCH-NCSU rivalry
-Tudor- Tradition can't win out this time
-Pack's Brown looks to rebound
-Shortening of shifts paying off for Canes

Super Bowl is on a school night
Columbia (SC) State

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-ACC- Pitt is headed to Coastal; Syracuse goes to Atlantic
-ODU looking for revenge against G. Mason tonight

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Giants realize key to victory may rest in pressuring Brady
-Rocky road for Byington, Cougars
-Task gets tougher for USC

From the Winston Salem Journal
-WFU hopes to fare better in N.C. State rematch
-Cougars, without Cremins, to play Mountaineers today

49ers tied for last place in the A-10
Charlotte Observer

February 3, 2012

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke swoops in for win over Va. Tech
-Cameron not as crazy as it once was
-Canes blank Bruins, sweep season series
-Camels hold off Charleston Southern
-Q&A with NCCU's Henry Frazier

From the Charlotte Observer
-Cam Newton isn't excusing his Pro Bowl interceptions
-2 top QBs, 2 champs, but 1 ring this year
-Hits keep coming- Henderson out
-Jordan Brand Classic rosters feature Shabazz Muhammad, ACC recruits
-Peyton Manning's doctor gives QB clearance to play
-'They use you up' - Dorsett sues NFL
-49ers pick up local running back

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-CLEMSON NOTES- Clemson making progress getting more instate players
-No. 12 Gators grind out win against Gamecocks
-USC ï¿½idealï¿½ place to be for Everette Sands
-USC women upset Lady Volunteers
-Cougars' rally late comes up short

Greenberg says Virginia Tech "melted" in loss to Duke
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Cooper's rebounds set record as ODU wins fourth straight
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Auburn says it gave football recruits multi-year scholarships; Alabama won't say
Birmingham News

February 2, 2012

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Big 5 once again fails to net majority of top in-state football talent
-Recruiting goldmine- Big 5 find talent in Charlotte, Laurinburg
-College football draft report cards
-Signing day updates

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wood, Leslie help Wolfpack salvage win against Eagles
-Homegrown talent missing on Signing Day
-Tudor- Recruiting ratings can be misleading
-North Carolina Top 25 Seniors
-Area football recruits
-Best classes
-Marcus pursues national title at OSU
-For Krzyzewski, sometimes a loss is a win
-Bumpy road for Bill O'Brien

Meyer a Marcus Fan
The-Ozone.net

From the Charlotte Observer
-Charlotte's 24 signees launch football program
-Maiden QB among first to join Niners, for 'perfect' opportunity
-49ers fall to La Salle, last place in A-10
-McKillop pleased with more than Davidson 71-53 win
-Blazers deal Bobcats 10th straight loss
-Ali's legendary trainer Angelo Dundee dies at 90
-Cam Newton lands Gatorade deal

Big 12 delay raises questions
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Clemson brings in another top 10 class
-USC fills necessary skill position voids
-Recruiting budgets- SEC leads the way

Conviction, passion fuel Swinneyï¿½s draw
Columbia (SC) State

UNCW loses another one
Wilmington Star-News

February 1, 2012

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Cold Deacons fall to chilly Tar Heels
-Fans not lining up in ACC

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-CH defeats Wake Forest in 'ugly game'
-Wolfpack to test slumping Boston College
-Recruiting: N.C. State not counting stars
-ACC's football paradox
-Former Tar Heel Nicks ready for Super Bowl spotlight
-Tavares, Poulin seal Islanders win over Canes
-Five from N.C. among greatest All-Americans

Signing Day- Detours pondered on route to college
Salisbury Post

From the Charlotte Observer
-Lakers dominate Bobcats in 106-73 win
-Panther uniforms won't change in 2012
WCNC- Behind the Panthers' logo change
-Top 5 Senior Football Prospects in Carolinas

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Cavaliers hold off Tigers
-USC recruiting well in Georgia

RELATED College football recruiting database
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Seahawks only blaming selves
Wilmington Star-News

NCAA considers new enforcement plan for violators
Birmingham News

February 29, 2012

From conferenceusa.com
C-USA Athletes of the Week- February 28, 2012
-Feb. 28 Men's Basketball Notebook

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Memphis Tigers clinch share of C-USA crown, lose Antonio Barton to injury
-Tiger students show up in force for regular season finale

Memphis throttles UCF basketball 84-55
Orlando Sentinel

From the Tulsa World
-Eric Bailey's C-USA Basketball Insider
-Golden Hurricane focused on next foe
-Darnell Walker joins TU football coaching staff

Opinions light fire under fans in Memphis
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

UA System Board of Trustees gives UAB approval to seek spot in new conference
Birmingham News

From the Hattiesburg American
-Johnson overcomes daughter's death to push Eagles to new heights
-USM 1-hits MVSU
-NOTEBOOK- Eustachy- Tonight vs. SMU 'a must-win game'

From the Houston Chronicle
-Crosstown rival Rice continues its dominance of Cougars in baseball
-Rice's basketball team is becoming an international house of hoops
-UH outfielder Appling returns from suspension
-UH notebook- Thibodeaux soldiers on through slump

From the El Paso Times
-New year, new questions- UTEP springs into football practice
-UTEP men's basketball coach Tim Floyd looking for effort tonight
-UTEP football notes- With starter sidelined, kicker gets chance

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-A look at the Conference USA men's basketball picture, two regular season league games left
-Tulane's baseball team rolls past Southeastern Louisiana University 12-1

February 28, 2012

From conferenceusa.com
-Feb. 27 Men's Basketball POW
Today In Conference USA

UCF basketball shoots for first win in school history at Memphis
Orlando Sentinel

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Combine results put focus on future
-Seniors hope to go out winning
-Conference shuffling isn't over quite yet

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Wither 'Spoon: Tiger senior was pegged as potential star, but it didn't work out that way
-Fuente revs up Tigers' practice

Hot Corner- UAB's O'Brien deserves fans' applause
Birmingham News

From the Houston Chronicle
-Young sets career high in scoring, leads UH past SMU
-Pain-free pitcher Andrew Benak making impression on mound

USM's Page may be back in uniform by SMU game
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Pageï¿½s status up in the air for SMU game
Biloxi Sun Herald

SMU men hope to string conference wins together against Houston
Dallas Morning News

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Tulane Green Wave baseball team faces tough challenge in Southeastern Louisiana Lions
-Tulane football goes deep in first spring practice of the week

UTEP senior's moment- Miner mainstay has been 'steadying force'
El Paso Times

February 27, 2012

From conferenceusa.com
-Tulsa Men and East Carolina Women Capture their First C-USA Indoor Titles
-Feb. 26 Baseball Weekend Roundup
-Feb. 26 Women's Basketball Recap

C-USA basketball power rankings- Week 15
FS Southwest

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-One performance down, one to go
-Herd seeking consolation prize

Herd still hanging on to NIT home game
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Birmingham News
-UAB senior Cameron Moore reaches career milestone for points and rebounds
-Check out how former UAB offensive tackle Matt McCants did at the NFL Scouting Combine

UH's dominance at C-USA Indoor Track and Field Championship ends

Golden Eagles roll over Troy
Hattiesburg American

From the Houston Chronicle
-UH outfielder Appling suspended for 'violation of team rules'
-No. 5 Rice stays unbeaten with sweep of Dallas Baptist

Tulane's baseball team defeats Indiana 6-2, sweeps three-game series
New Orleans Times Picayune

UTEP men's basketball notebook- Loss a sour note on coach's birthday
El Paso Times

February 26, 2012

From conferenceusa.com
-Feb. 25 Men's Basketball Recap
-Day One of C-USA Indoor Track and Field

UAB enters final week of regular season tied for fifth in C-USA men's basketball standings
Birmingham News

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Memphis dunks Marshall, 87-67
-Missed dunks signify Herd's frustration in loss
-Special treatment for Tigers sickening
-Curry has position dilemma

From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-Herd victimized by Memphis dunk-fest
-Kane's day elephant in room after MU loss

Memphis Tigers dominate Marshall after halftime for 87-67 victory
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Eustachy captures 400th
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

From the Hattiesburg American
-Eagles ice Rice
-Pitching shines again in Southern Miss win
-Iowa, USM logo dispute nears end
-Eustachy enjoys this victory

From the Biloxi Sun Herald
-Golden Eagles slip past Rice
-COLLEGE BASEBALL- Golden Eagle duo stymie Trojansï¿½ offense

From the Houston Chronicle
-Oraby sets record, but Rice loses close one to Southern Miss
-Young sets career high in scoring, leads UH past SMU
-Rice blanks Dallas Baptist for seventh consecutive win

Mustangs rally in second half, but can't catch Houston in 62-59 loss
Dallas Morning News

Isaiah Sykes scores 23 points, helping UCF claim 63-45 win over UTEP
Orlando Sentinel

From the El Paso Times
-UTEP men's basketball notebook- Loss a sour note on coach's birthday
-UTEP men's basketball- Miners struggle, fall to UCF

Hurricane wins, stays alive in league race
Tulsa World

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Tulane basketball comes up short against Tulsa Golden Hurricane
-Tulane quarterback Ryan Griffin eager to keep starting position
-Tulane baseball defeats Indiana in extra-long game

February 25, 2012

Feb. 24 Men's Basketball Notebook
conferenceusa.com

Herd ready for Memphis rematch
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Fans can play role in getting MU to the NIT
-Personality, background may enhance Curry's chances

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Memphis Tigers wary of Marshall
-Tigers at Marshall preview

TU embraces C-USA championship talk
Tulsa World

From the Hattiesburg American
-Troy shuts down USM in baseball
-USM will be without Page today
-Austin Davis enjoying time at NFL Combine

From the Birmingham News
-Can UAB basketball and Mike Davis win consistently with higher academic standards?
-UAB rallies in the 9th inning to grab win over Ball State in baseball home opener
-Vikings coach is pleased with backup QB Joe Webb, the former UAB star

From the Orlando Sentinel
-C-USA reviews confrontation between UCF players, officials after Rice loss
-UCF coach- Marcus Jordan a strong leader under pressure
-UCF hires Blaise Winter to take over as defensive line coach

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Tulane basketball freshman point guard Ricky Tarrant is taking the hits
-Tulane Green Wave baseball team defeats Indiana 3-2 in series opener

UTEP men's basketball- Miners eyeing win on road
El Paso Times

UH prevails in pitchers' duel against Texas State
Houston Chronicle

February 24, 2012

From the Orlando Sentinel
-Feb. 23 Women's Basketball Recap
-Indoor Track & Field Teams Set For

From the Houston Chronicle
-Newcomers already making presence felt for UH baseball team
-Rice's Benak strikes out 10 in win over New Mexico State
-Michael Slater returns to Rice as defensive line coach
-Rice women clobber UH

USM's pitching a strong suit early
Hattiesburg American

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Tigers come to town Saturday
-Herd women fall at So. Miss

Johnson poised to make history vs. Memphis
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Memphis gives Herd another shot at signature win
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Orlando Sentinel
-Former UCF starting quarterback Jeff Godfrey reportedly close to transferring to FAU
-No. 19 UCF baseball falls 8-0 at No. 1 Florida

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Tiger basketball commitment Geron Johnson booted from junior college
-Memphis Tiger senior football players adjusting one more time

Tulane's baseball team seeks improved pitching against Indiana
New Orleans Times Picayune

February 23, 2012

From conferenceusa.com
-Feb. 22 Men's Basketball Recap
Today In Conference USA

UTEP men's basketball rallies from 16 down to win in 2OT
El Paso Times

From the Hattiesburg American
-USM falls to UTEP in double OT
-ULM earns win over USM in pitchers' duel

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Herd surges to win
-Herrion got Herd going with speech at halftime
-Marshall needs new D-line coach

From the El Paso Times
-C-USA champs- UTEP women slam SMU, earn regular-season title
-UTEP men's basketball- Newfound confidence as Miners hit road

Braun becomes 40th coach to record 600 wins as Rice men defeat UCF 83-74
Houston Chronicle

UCF basketball suffers 83-74 loss at Rice, likely bursting Knights' NCAA tourney bubble
Orlando Sentinel

SMU uses balanced attack to end 8-game C-USA losing streak
Dallas Morning News

Maryland frees Danny O'Brien, but Todd O'Brien's shot at amnesty is gone
Birmingham News

Justin Fuente poised in 1st day as Memphis Tigers' football coach
Memphis Commercial Appeal

February 22, 2012

From conferenceusa.com
-Football Spring Practice Set to Begin
-Feb. 21 C-USA Indoor Track & Field
-Feb. 21 C-USA Men's & Women's Tennis

Eric Bailey's C-USA Basketball Insider
Tulsa World

Conference USA Basketball Power Rankings
Miner Rush (blog)

C-USA basketball power rankings- Week 14
FS Houston

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Herrion- Memphis can wait
-Holliday sets his practice schedule

Marshall basketball- Herd taking it one day at a time
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Houston brings out best in MU backcourt
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Tulane baseball falls into deep early hole, loses for first time this season
-Jobs available as Tulane Green Wave opens spring football practice

SMU's Matt Doherty could ask Ponies to pick up the pace against Tulane
Dallas Morning News

From the Birmingham News
-UAB's Garrick McGee completes his first coaching staff
-UAB AD Brian Mackin has to decide the future of Mike Davis

New Memphis Tigers coaches have spring in step
Memphis Commercial Appeal

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF basketball shoots for 20th win of season at Rice Wednesday
-UCF baseball moves up to No. 19 in poll, prepares to face No. 1 Florida

From the Hattiesburg American
-Eustachy going for No. 400 tonight at UTEP
-USM wants 'dynamic' individual to be next athletic director

Behr- Too early to tell if merger affects ASU
Watauga Democrat

February 21, 2012

Home loss to UTEP reduces Universty of Memphis' margin of error
Memphis Commercial Appeal

From the Orlando Sentinel
-Former UCF Athletic Director Keith Tribble responds to NCAA allegations
-UCF's response to NCAA allegations
-UCF recommended corrective action

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-UCF enacts its own penalties for alleged violations
-Herd focused on one thing- winning

Houston heading to Huntington after big win
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From conferenceusa.com
-Feb. 20 Baseball Players of the Week
-Feb. 20 Men's Basketball Players of the Week
-Feb. 20 C-USA Women's Basketball
WBK Point After - Feb. 20

C-USA standings tighten as league leaders Southern Miss and Memphis both lose
SportsPageMagazine.com

Baseball on radio, is this heaven?
Hattiesburg American

February 20, 2012

Questions remain about MWC/C-USA marriage
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Herd enters final stretch of season
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

UTEP men's basketball- Win at Memphis marks turn in Miners' road woes
El Paso Times

UCF defensive line coach Jim Panagos reportedly leaving for spot at Rutgers
Orlando Sentinel

From the Houston Chronicle
-Coogs cap off season-opening sweep of Delaware with 9-2 victory
-Owls sweep FIU for first 3-0 start since 2006

Tulane's baseball team completes four-game sweep of Siena
New Orleans Times Picayune

Southern Miss picks up first two baseball wins
Hattiesburg American

February 19, 2012

From conferenceusa.com
-Feb. 18 Men's Basketball Recap
-SMU Wins C-USA Swimming and Diving

UTEP upsets Memphis Tigers, 60-58
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Road victory ... finally- UTEP men's basketball team stuns C-USA leader Memphis
El Paso Times

Golden Eagles let one slip away
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

From the Hattiesburg American
-Cougars edge Eagles
-Young Eagles look to bounce back today in doubleheader

From the Houston Chronicle
-UH men hold on to upset Southern Miss 73-71, snap 4-game losing streak
-Tulsa pulls away down stretch to beat Rice 69-50
-Rice overcomes 3-hour rain delay to beat FIU 6-2 in season opener
-UH sweeps Delaware in season-opening doubleheader

TU bounces back to top Rice
Tulsa World

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-By any name, new conference looks rosy
-Herd hangs on to beat SMU, 73-68
-Brown, Johnson keep up a dream
-Marshall's baseball team wins one game, loses one

Marshall beats SMU 73-68
Dallas Morning News

UAB beats Tulane, 81-73, at Bartow Arena
Birmingham News

From the ew Orleans Times Picayune
-Tulane men's basketball falls to Alabama-Birmingham
-Tulane baseball team beats Siena in rain-shortened game

UCF may not owe full Conference USA exit fees since league dissolving
Orlando Sentinel

February 18, 2012

From conferenceusa.com
-Feb. 17 Men's Basketball Notebook
Talking C-USA Basketball
-C-USA Swimming and Diving

From the Birmingham News
-UAB opens the baseball season with an upset win at Clemson
-NCAA correctly -- and barely -- passes multiyear scholarship rule whose time has come
-Another O'Brien held hostage by another coach in another sport

From the Hattiesburg American
-Win over Houston would keep USM in first place
-Eagles open season with loss

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Shaq says forget standings
-Reports say MU assistant leaving
-Former MU standout got close look at 'Linsanity'

From the Dallas Morning News
-SMU men try to break out of seven-game C-USA losing streak against Marshall
-Lee Corso- Former Texas QB Garrett Gilbert will likely get 'better coaching' at SMU

Memphis Tigers' zone keeping foes off balance
Memphis Commercial Appeal

UTEP men's basketball- Miners face biggest challenge yet
El Paso Times

Tulane baseball gets off to good start with win over Siena
New Orleans Times Picayune

Rice's Braun seeks milestone win No. 600
Houston Chronicle

February 17, 2012

From conferenceusa.com
-C-USA Swimming and Diving
Hyphen Nation- February 16, 2012

New Sun Belt commissioner points to expansion
Murfreesboro (TN) Daily News Journal

MWC Merger due in 2013-2014
UNLV The Rebel Yell

Conference shuffling may help Appalachian find new home
Winston Salem Journal

From the Hattiesburg American
-Southern Miss tied with Memphis atop C-USA standings
-USM baseball to mix young with old

USM baseball senior Brunty suspended
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

From the Biloxi Sun Herald
-Hammond issues challenge to USM family
-College baseball preview- Golden Eagles open with new starters

UAB completes 2012 football schedule with visit from Southeastern Louisiana
al.com

From the Charleston (WV) Daily Mail
-Herd heads to Dallas for date with light-scoring SMU
-Conference merger fueled by need for stability

From the Charleston (WV) Gazette
-MWC merger- Let's do it
-Slumping SMU up next for Herd

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Herd's baseball team set to start
-Cold-shooting SMU awaits Herd

From the Dallas Morning News
-SMU AD currently 'evaluating the situation' with coach Matt Doherty
-An all-time low? No, but SMU's 28 points is worst for Ponies since 1956

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Tigers coach Josh Pastner says NCAA bracket predictions premature
-Memphis Tigers Athletic Director R.C. Johnson benefits from compensation plan
-Tigers baseball opening season today

UTEP men to take on Memphis Saturday
El Paso Times

From the Houston Chronicle
-Rice trying to end mini-CWS drought
-Finally healthy, UHï¿½s Ray back on the hill

Tulane baseball team has reason to be confident this season
New Orleans Times Picayune

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF baseball eager to build on 2011 success
-UCF baseball players fired up for opportunity to play in expanded stadium

February 16, 2012

From conferenceusa.com
-Feb. 15 Men's Basketball Recap
-C-USA Swimming and Diving
-C-USA Baseball Notebook

49ers, App State possibilities for new league?
Charlotte Observer

Utah State could become part of new super-sized league
Salt Lake Tribune

UH, Rice seem likely to pad wallets in new conference homes
Houston Chronicle

SMU Sweeps on Day 1 of Conference USA Meet
CollegeSwimming.com

C-USA tourney berths on line
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

From the Hattiesburg American
-Eagles own overtime against Tulsa
-Mills almost perfect in USM victory

Tulsa comeback effort falters in overtime loss to Southern Miss
Tulsa World

UAB scores 47 points on Wednesday night and still beats SMU by 19 points
al.com

Will Barton's 20 points power Memphis Tigers over Tulane, 82-64
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Memphis men's basketball team knocked off Tulane 82-64 at Fogelman Arena, game updates
New Orleans Times Picayune

Brian Adkins says it is an honor to be named UCF baseball's opening night starter
Orlando Sentinel

February 15, 2012

From conferenceusa.com
C-USA Athletes of the Week- February 14, 2012
-Feb. 14 C-USA Softball Notebook
-Today In Conference USA
-Feb. 14 C-USA Men's & Women's Tennis Weekly Awards

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Conference not as far flung as writers say
-Pitts hears clock ticking

From the Tulsa World
-Eric Bailey's C-USA Basketball Insider
-Tulsa aims to take lead in C-USA with win at Southern Miss

Conference USA Basketball Power Rankings
Miner Rush (blog)

On the hardwood, who wins in the Mountain West-Conference USA merger?
Yahoo! Sports (blog)

Replay live coverage- UTEP officials discuss plans for new conference
El Paso Times

Tulsa's tall, that's for sure
Hattiesburg American

Golden Eagles keeping things simple
Biloxi Sun Herald

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-First-year coach having big impact on Memphis Tigers
-Memphis Tigers vs. Tulane preview
-Facelift in aging Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium's future

Tulane baseball player Garrett Cannizaro is making the transition to third base
New Orleans Times Picayune

From the Houston Chronicle
-Rice ace Kubitza expands his pitching prowess with Owls set to open season
-Outlook spiffy for baseball team in 2nd season under Todd Whitting

Chat live with Jon Solomon on Alabama's turmoil, UAB's new home and more
al.com

February 14, 2012

McMurphy- C-USA, MWC combining for one league
cbssports.com

New league awkward, but just might work
Hattiesburg American

No BCS conference, no problem for Southern Miss
al.com

Welcome news for Tulsa- C-USA, Mountain West to form new conference
Tulsa World

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Tulane Green Wave to join new-look conference
-Plans for Conference USA and Mountain West merger heat up
-Tulane Green Wave's attack with its relief pitchers to evolve

BYU, Utah's old league going coastal in Mountain West
Deseret News

From the ABQ Journal
-It's Official- MWC, USA To Join Forces
-Conferences Chase TV Money

Stability goal for C-USA deal
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

La. Tech hopes new league comes calling
Shreveport Times

Conference USA, Mountain West to form new league
Charleston Daily Mail

Report- Conference USA to dissolve, combine with Mountain West
Birmingham News

C-USA, Mountain West agree to full merger starting in 2013
Orlando Sentinel

From the Houston Chronicle
-C-USA, Mountain West Conference merging to form a new league
-Rice to be part of sprawling C-USA-Mountain West merger
-Rice notebook- Ratterree seeks fresh start in left field
-Talking recruiting with new UH coach Tony Levine

Fresno State to be part of Mountain West, C-USA mega-conference
Fresno Bee

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-MU gets some much-needed rest
-Randy Moss says he wants to play football
-Former MU players pay homage to Field House

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Memphis Tigers walk Conference USA tightrope
-Conference USA, Mountain West merger may save University of Memphis money

From the El Paso Times
-UTEP men's basketball- Sparse practice, but powerful performance from freshman Cedrick Lang
-UTEP officials confirm C-USA, Mountain West conference merger

Carlton's action/reaction: MWC, C-USA merger announcement was made
Dallas Morning News

February 13, 2012

From conferenceusa.com
-Feb. 12 Women's Basketball Recap
-Feb. 11 Men's Basketball Recap
-Feb. 12 C-USA Softball Recaps

Conference merger rattles some nerves
Pensacola News Journal

The MWC-C-USA Dilemma
ABQ Journal

UAB gets embarrassed in 13th consecutive loss to Memphis
Birmingham News

Herd's Martin makes most of opportunity
Charleston (WV) Gazette

MU Hall of Famers talk Herd
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

Still unbeaten- UTEP women end Tulane's streak, stays unblemished in C-USA
El Paso Times

Now UH's head football coach, Levine says he's still the same old Tony
Houston Chronicle

February 12, 2012

From the Tulsa World
-In surviving conference realignment, unity is key
-Record night- Doug Wojcik becomes TU's all-time winningest basketball coach after triumph over Houston

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Tigers' pursuit of Big East Conference cloaked in secrecy, intrigue
-FedEx earns mention in Memphis Tigers' Big East contract
The U of M is required to "use best efforts" to have the AutoZone Liberty Bowl game commit to including an annual tie-in to a Big East school.
-Ignore the naysayers on Big East move, Tiger fans
-Chris Crawford, Will Barton lead Memphis Tigers past UAB, 79-45

CFT- Memphis joins Big East ï¿½ it's basically C-USA
NBC Sports

From the Birmingham News
-Memphis beats visiting UAB, 79-45, on Saturday night
-Go back to the Sun Belt? UAB might as well just give up

Time might be right for La.Tech's C-USA offer
Shreveport Times

From the Hattiesburg American
-Mills, Eagles hold off late UCF rally to win
-COLUMN- USM responds to gut check versus Knights
-Pitching uncertainty concerns USM's Berry
-USM NOTEBOOK- Giannini starts new career in 'bowl industry'
-C-USA tries to get back on track after recent defections

UCF falls 78-74 at Southern Miss despite Sykes' career high 27 points
Orlando Sentinel

Field House farewell full of fond memories
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

From the Houston Chronicle
-Rice men edge conference rival SMU in 43-39 defensive struggle
-UH hires two assistants, completing Levine's first staff

SMU offense sputters down the stretch in 43-39 loss to Rice
Dallas Morning News

Miners prevail in OT- UTEP's defense, Bohannon's 3-point play beat Tulane
El Paso Times

Tulane Green Wave catcher Jeremy Schaffer ready to shoulder the load
New Orleans Times Picayune

February 11, 2012

From conferenceusa.com
-Feb. 10 Men's Basketball Notebook
Talking C-USA Basketball

Mountain West, Conference USA to discuss merger
Las Vegas Journal Review

From the Jackson Clarion-Ledger
-C-USA, Mountain West officials set Sunday meeting
-Eustachy- Eagles must get physical again

USM hopes to bounce back today against UCF
Hattiesburg American

New deal for C-USA lucrative to Marshall
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

Mountaineers getting closer look at QB prospects
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Memphis Tigers preview: UAB
-Other Memphis Tigers fill gaps for Will Barton

Two in a row- SMU men try to build momentum Saturday against Rice
Dallas Morning News

TU's Joe Richard provides a veteran voice
Tulsa World

From the Houston Chronicle
-Cougars look to toughen up, avoid another tailspin finish
-When recruitï¿½s career ends,  Owlsï¿½ commitment does not

UTEP men's basketball- Miners focus on defense
El Paso Times

Tulane Green Wave baseball eager to end postseason drought
New Orleans Times Picayune

MWC merger would leave USU in cold
Deseret News (blog)

February 10, 2012

From conferenceusa.com
-Feb. 9 C-USA Softball Recaps
-Feb. 9 Women's Basketball Recap
Hyphen Nation- February 9, 2012

Conference USA shakeup puts TU in tough position
Tulsa World

UCF officials say Knights don't expect to join Big East early
Orlando Sentinel

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Memphis Tigers get basketball commitment from 4-star prospect Geron Johnson
-Memphis to play San Diego State, Boise State in basketball as part of Big East move
-Tenants hope for Liberty Bowl stadium upgrade with Memphis Tigers' move to Big East

C-USA, Sun Belt merger would be best for South Alabama
al.com

UTEP men's basketball- 'Sweet' team from '92 honored
El Paso Times

From the Houston Chronicle
-UH looking for toughness down the stretch
-Rice honors commitment to recruit whose playing career ends

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Stretch run awaits Herd
-Field House memories began first night in town
-Basketball legend returns home

Herd has opportunity ahead
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Greer back for Field House finale
Charleston (WV) Gazette

UAB meets its expectations in big win over Southern Miss
Birmingham News

NOTEBOOK- Southern Miss slips three spots in RPI rankings
Hattiesburg American

February 9, 2012

From conferenceusa.com
-Feb. 8 Men's Basketball Recap
-BKB Press Row
-WBK Point After

From the Birmingham News
-UAB beats Southern Miss, 71-61, at Bartow Arena
-UAB loses offensive coordinator Joe Gilbert to the NFL

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-C-USA is beating Big East to the punch
-Herd falls to UCF
-Marshall adds Pollard, Wade to football staff

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF holds off Marshall rally, claims 67-60 win over rival Herd
Video- UCF students heckle Marshall players, coach Tom Herrion
-UCF coach Donnie Jones talks about his team's strong finish against Marshall
-Marcus Jordan, Tristan Spurlock and Isaiah Sykes say they never doubted UCF would hold for win over Marshall
-Marshall coach Tom Herrion said his team didn't make enough `winning plays' to beat UCF

Golden Eagles come up short
Hattiesburg American

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-University of Memphis celebrates move to Big East Conference
-Got questions on Memphis Tigers' Big East move? Here are some answers
-Memphis Tiger coaches see pluses in jump to Big East
-SI to Big East- League could have made a better choice

From the Houston Chronicle
-Rice climbs back from double-digit deficit for third straight win over UH
-UH blows early lead in latest loss to rival Rice, falls below .500

UTEP men's basketball shuts down Tulsa, snaps 4-game losing streak
El Paso Times

TU goes cold in loss to UTEP
Tulsa World

February 8, 2012

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-University of Memphis to join Big East Conference in all sports starting in 2013
-University of Memphis basketball good fit for tough Big East
-Memphis Tigers' switch to Big East football should win recruits, fan support
-Historic day for Big East-bound Tigers, Memphis

Memphis on verge of Big East invite
Why the Big East would choose Memphis over East Carolina would be a mystery were it not for the size of the TV markets.
Louisville Cards Game

Big East to add Memphis for all sports in 2013, reports say
nj.com

UCF aims for revenge when it hosts rival Marshall Wednesday
Orlando Sentinel

From the Huntington Herald-Dispatch
-Marshall travels to UCF
-Herd can still earn good spot for tourney
-Kane's father passes away in Pittsburgh