East Carolina

Carolinas/Region/National

Conference USA /American Athletic Conference

February 28, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Richmond hits parting shots
Audio- Lebo, Richardson, Robinson post-game
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Richmond, East Carolina Put Away Charlotte, 75-68
-East Carolina, Florida Agree To 2015 Football Meeting
-Ruffin McNeill Confirms Player Dismissal From Football Program
-East Carolina Heads to Conference USA Indoor Championships
-Leclair Classic Game Notes
-Pirate Baseball Weekly with Billy Godwin

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Richmond shines on Senior Night
-ECU to face Florida

49ers drop 6th straight, 75-68, to ECU
Charlotte Observer

Recap- East Carolina vs. Charlotte
Raleigh News & Observer (Sports Network)

From the Washington Daily News
-Pirates primed to host 11th Annual Keith LeClair Classic
-ECU, University of Florida agree to 2015 football meeting

WKU Set To Face ECU, Ohio State And Pittsburgh In LeClair Classic
WKU Athletics

From WITN 7
Richmond, East Carolina Put Away Charlotte 75-68
Coach McNeill Confirms Danny Webster Is Off ECU Team
-Ravens Release Former ECU Star Vonta Leach

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Vonta Leach released again by Baltimore Ravens
-East Carolina football to visit Florida in 2015
-Webster dismissed from ECU football team

Ravens inform Vonta Leach, Jameel McClain that they will be released
Baltimore Sun

Pirates celebrate senior night with 75-68 win over Charlotte
WNCT 9

From the Wilmington Star News
-ECU officially dismisses WR Danny Webster
-ECU football team to wrestle the Gators in 2015

Football- Webster dismissed from ECU football team
New Bern Sun Journal

From rivals.com
-Senior Night Win
-Webster Exited

Emphatic send-off
247 Sports

From scout.com
-Richmond Shines On Senior Night
-NC- Five on the rise
  Justin Brown recently picked up his first offer from East Carolina

February 27, 2014

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Falls To No. 23/25 Middle Tennessee, 70-59
-Gameday Central- East Carolina vs. Charlotte
-Pirates In Second Following First Day Of C-USA Championships
-Edwards Named To C-USA Swimming And Diving Academic Team

Spied from the Crow's Nest
Bonesville.net

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Raiders stop ECU streak
-Seniors set for final game in Minges (Sub Req'd)

From the Charlotte Observer
-Major turning up the heat for Charlotte 49ers
-Thursday- Charlotte, Davidson play conference foes

Lady Pirate streak snapped at 26 in a row at home
WNCT 9

ECU coach Ruffin McNeill returns to recruiting trail
Raleigh News & Observer

Lady Raiders clinch share of the C-USA title
Murfreesboro (TN) Daily News-Journal

College basketball roundup- MTSU women clinch share of conference
The Tennessean

February 26, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Christian still setting the pace
-ECU's road struggles continue
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Plays Host to No. 23/25 Middle Tennessee
-SAAC Team Receives Relay For Life Most Creative Fundraiser Award
-Rams Top Pirates At The Diamond, 3-0

No. 23 Lady Raiders face stern test at ECU tonight
Murfreesboro (TN) Daily News-Journal

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU streak on the line (Sub Req'd)
-Pirates drop fourth straight game
-Challenge awaits Pirates at KLC
-Castleberry- Lebo by the numbers

Pirates drop fourth straight with 3-0 loss at VCU
WNCT 9

Rams Top Pirates At The Diamond, 3-0
WITN 7

Diamond Bucs Drop Fourth In a Row
scout.com

February 25, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Akeem's record comes in record time
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Coach Lebo Earns Contract Extension
-ECU-VCU Game Moved To Tuesday Afternoon At 3 P.M. (EST)

ECU gives coach Jeff Lebo 2-year extension
Fayetteville Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates look to bounce back (Sub Req'd)
-Lebo gets contract extension

ECU gives Lebo extension as basketball coach
WNCT 9

February 24, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Cavs complete sweep
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Pirate Softball Wins 5-4 Walk-Off Thriller Over Fairfield
-East Carolina Runs Past Delaware, 9-1
-Top-Ranked Virginia Completes Sweep Of East Carolina, 6-2

ECU falls to UVA
WITN 7

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Locals lead Pirates to wins
-Cavs complete sweep of Pirates

Top-Ranked Virginia Completes Sweep Of East Carolina
Washington Daily News

Top-ranked 'Hoos complete sweep of Pirates
Charlottesville Daily Progress

Big Third Inning Gives No. 1 Cavs Sweep of East Carolina
The Charlottesville Newsplex

#1 UVa Baseball Sweeps ECU
NBC 29

College Baseball- Sunday Scores
WSET

No. 6 Baseball sweeps series against Pirates
University of Virginia The Cavalier Daily

Virginia sweeps away ECU
247 Sports

Pirates Clip Owls at Minges
scout.com

February 23, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Richmond gets record in Minges milestone
-Pirates handcuffed by No. 1 UVa
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Richmond Leads ECU Over Rice On Record Breaking Night
-East Carolina Falls at UTEP, 81-74
-Pirates Win Two Events at Dennis Craddock Invitational
-ECU Softball Games Against Mercer, Georgia Postponed
-Pairs, Middle Of Singles Lineup Helps Furman Down ECU, 5-2
-ECU Falls To No. 1 Virginia, 4-0

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Record night for ECU's Richmond
-Cavaliers cruise past Pirates

From WNCT 9
Richmond leads East Carolina over Rice, 67-55
ECU falls to No. 1 Virginia, 4-0

From WITN 7
Richmond Leads East Carolina Over Rice 67-55
ECU Falls To No. 1 Virginia, 4-0

Rice�s comeback falls short in loss to ECU
Houston Chronicle

Recap- East Carolina vs. Rice
AthlonSports.com

UTEP women's basketball- Miners win, Thornton taken to hospital
El Paso Times

Virginia baseball team blanks East Carolina
Charlottesville Daily Progress

East Carolina kicker boots a long field goal with his shirt covering his
YAHOO! Sports

February 22, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Cavs top ECU, 3-2
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Linebacker Jeremy Grove Announces End Of Playing Career
-The Pirates Continue Their Texas Road Swing at UTEP
-ECU Drops Opening Game To Top-Ranked Virginia, 3-2
-Pirates Earn 4-3 Win Over UTSA
-Pirate Softball Falls to No. 19 South Alabama, 6-1
-East Carolina Softball Holds Off Albany, 7-6
-Pirates to Compete in Dennis Craddock Invitational

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Inattention, speed factors in wreck
-Pirates looking to continue wins
-Homers doom ECU against UVa
-Stars reunite for SportWorks Ministry (Sub Req'd)
-Grove exits football
-Demolition work disrupts water service

UTEP women's basketball- Miners, ECU try to bounce back
El Paso Times

Injury cuts short career of star ECU linebacker Jeremy Grove
Wilmington Star-News

ECU linebacker Jeremy Grove announces end of playing career
Washington Daily News

From WNCT 9
ECU drops opening game to top-ranked Virginia, 3-2
-ECU Linebacker Jeremy Grove announces end of playing career

From WITN 7
-ECU Drops Opening Game To Top-Ranked Virginia, 3-2
-Pirate Softball Falls To No. 19 South Alabama, 6-1

Weekend Preview- East Carolina
Streaking The Lawn (blog)

Virginia holds off East Carolina in home baseball opener
Charlottesville Daily Progress

No. 1 Baseball Grinds Out 3-2 Win Over East Carolina
WINA AM 1070

Pirates drop series opener to UVA
247 Sports

February 21, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates hijack Louisiana Tech
Audio- Lebo, White, Zangari, Williams post-game
-Ruff opposes slowdown for substitutions
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Tops Louisiana Tech, 75-68
-East Carolina Hampered by Foul Trouble in 61-60 Loss at UTSA
-Game Day Central- East Carolina at Virginia (Games 5-7)
-Pirate Softball Set For Diamond 9 Citrus Classic

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Injured ECU star Stanley expected to make full recovery, play football again
-ECU wide receiver Trevon Brown facing drug charge

Linkmeister Note: Pirate Radio 1250 & 930 has learned and is reporting there has been a misunderstanding in the charges against ECU Football player Trevon Brown. This stems from a prescription drug mix-up. Pirate Radio expects the charges to be dropped in the near future.

Pirates stun Louisiana Tech
WNCT 9

East Carolina Defeats Louisiana Tech 75-68
WITN 7

ECU�s bullpen drives early success for Pirates
Washington Daily News

Injury plagued Grove may have played last down for ECU
Fayetteville Observer

From 247 Sports
-ECU shocks Louisiana Tech
-Grove to miss 2014

Pirates Capture Stunning Win
scout.com

ECU Tops La. Tech 75-68
rivals.com

Towns has grand memories of playing East Carolina
Charlottesville Daily Progress

From the San Antonio Express News
-Roadrunners' confidence grows with upset
-UTSA women gaining momentum entering C-USA stretch run

Loss puts big dent in title hopes for La. Tech
Shreveport Times

February 20, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Recruiting report card- Defense
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Gameday Central- East Carolina vs. Louisiana Tech
-The Sister Act- Alcorns Embrace Mirror Images, Final Game Together
-No. 6 North Carolina Rolls Past Pirates, 6-0
-East Carolina Travels to the Lone Star State
-East Carolina-South Alabama Game to be Broadcast on ESPN3

February 19, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Fifteen Questions for Heather Macy
-Pirates top Campbell, 8-3
Audio- Godwin, Kirkpatrick, Watkins post-game
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Offensive Outburst Leads ECU Past Campbell, 8-3
-Vliegen and Brenard Win Singles Matches In Loss To NC State
-Camels Run Past Pirates In Women's Tennis Action, 5-2
-Avion Jones Named Co-Conference USA Male Athlete of the Week

Offensive Outburst Leads ECU Past Campbell, 8-3
WITN 7

Former Conley star picks up victory in Pirate debut
WNCT 9

Offensive Outburst Leads ECU Past Campbell, 8-3
Washington Daily News

Rookie wins debut start
Greenville Daily Reflector

Campbell baseball falls at ECU 8-3
Fayetteville Observer

Pirates Beat Camels 8-3
rivals.com

ECU notches win over Campbell
247 Sports

Pirates Get Over Hump
scout.com

February 18, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Williams goes to work earning No. 23
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

ECU faces �hump� in the road
The East Carolinian

Brian Bailey Show
Pirate Radio 1250

Terrell Stanley Upgraded to Good Condition
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Kirkpatrick to get start (Sub Req'd)
-ECU player's condition upgraded

ECU- DE upgraded to good condition after car wreck
Fayetteville Observer

Update- ECU football player in good condition after Greenville crash
WNCT 9

East Carolina DE Terrell Stanley Upgraded to Good Condition
Washington Daily News

Injured ECU football player Stanley upgraded to �good� condition
Wilmington Star-News

ECU football player's condition improves after car wreck
Greensboro News-Record

ECU player's condition upgraded after car wreck
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

February 17, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates take series
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Take Opening Weekend Series From Dukes, 4-2
-Men's Tennis Splits A Pair Of Weekend Matches
-Pirate Softball Defeats Seton Hall, Drexel

Pirates take opening weekend series from Dukes, 4-2
WNCT 9

Sunday Sportscast
WITN 7

Pirates take series
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU Takes JMU Series
rivals.com

Pirates Take Win in Season-Opening Series
scout.com

ECU takes opening series
247 Sports

February 16, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Dukes even series
-North Texas holds on
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Pirate Softball Wins Home Opener, 6-4, Over Delaware State
-Two School Records Fall at JDL Fast Track Invitational
-East Carolina Edges North Texas, 56-49
-Pirates Post Straight-Set Singles Wins In 7-0 Shutout Of Presbyterian
-East Carolina Falls at North Texas, 53-51
-James Madison Evens Series With 5-2 Win

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates struggle offensively
-ECU rally falls short
-ECU Women extend win streak

From WNCT 9
Lady Pirates edge North Texas, 56-49
James Madison evens series with 5-2 Win

From WITN 7
11pm Sportscast
-North Texas Nips ECU
-James Madison Evens Series With 5-2 Win
-ECU Women Beat North Texas

Men's basketball- UNT climbs out of C-USA basement with win over Pirates
Denton Record Chronicle

February 15, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-ECU wins opener in ninth
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

Terrell Stanley medical update
Wilmington Star-News

From ecupirates.com
-Gameday Central- East Carolina at North Texas
-Pirates Get Opening Day Win Over Dukes, 6-5
-ECU Softball Opens Home Slate This Weekend
-East Carolina Hosts North Texas on Annual Play 4 Kay Day

Pirates get opening day win over Dukes, 6-5
WNCT 9

Pirates Get Opening Day Win Over Dukes, 6-5
WITN 7

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Winning beginning for ECU
-Pirates travel to North Texas (Sub Req'd)
-ECU eyes postseason return (Sub Req'd)

Basketball- Wynn finds comfort zone with Mean Green
Denton Record Chronicle

ECU walks off in opener
247 Sports

Pirates Open Season with Walk-Off Win
scout.com

Walk Off Winner
rivals.com

February 14, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Tulsa pulls away from Pirates
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Game Day Central- Pirates Host Dukes In 2014 Season Opener
-Countdown To Opening Day- Relief Pitching
-East Carolina Falls to Tulsa, 76-58
-ECU Softball Adds Four Home Games This Weekend
-East Carolina Looks to Continue Solid Season at JDL Fast Track Invite

From the East Carolinian
-ECU has the tools to fix what went wrong last year
-Diamond Bucs start season with JMU

From rivals.com
-ECU Hosts JMU in Opener
-Tulsa Tops ECU 76-58

From scout.com
-Golden Hurricane Overpowers Pirates
-Diamond Bucs Get Set for Season Opener

From WNCT 9
Pirates Fall at Tulsa, 76-58
Pirates take to football practice field to get set for opening day

ECU Baseball Practice
WITN 7

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Second half drought dooms ECU
-ECU player still in critical condition

ECU�s Stanley improving, but still critical after car accident
Wilmington Star-News

From the Washington Daily News
-ECU to take on James Madison in season opener
-Pirates face off against struggling North Texas

From the Tulsa World
-TU tops East Carolina as Conference USA co-leaders both lose
-James Woodard, Stevie Repichowski lead TU past East Carolina, 76-58
-Game Point- Tulsa basketball pulls away from ECU with defense

February 13, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Diamond Pirates aim to "go out with a bang"
-Ever faster, ever higher, ever stronger

From ecupirates.com
-Pair of Pirate Linemen Involved In Serious Car Accident
-Brady and Spang Duo Named C-USA Golfers-of-the-Week
-Countdown To Opening Day- Outfielders
-Gameday Central- East Carolina at Tulsa
Pirate Baseball Weekly with Billy Godwin

Pirate Football Starters Injured in Wreck
WITN 7

ECU's Terrell Stanley in critical condition after car accident
Fayetteville Observer

ECU football star Terrell Stanley in critical condition after accident
Wilmington Star-News

From the Washington Daily News
-ECU hits the road to take on Tulsa
-ECU football player Terrell Stanley listed in critical condition after car wreck

ECU football player critical after car accident
WRAL

2 ECU players involved in single-car accident
Charlotte Observer (AP)

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU football players hurt in wreck
-Confident Pirates head to Tulsa (Sub Req'd)
-Varner ready for Riviera (Sub Req'd)

Two East Carolina football players in serious car accident
AthlonSports.com (Sports Network)

Nine Innings with ECU's Drew Reynolds
College Baseball Insider

Pirates Set for Western Swing
rivals.com

Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. East Carolina Pirates
Sports Chat Place

NCAA proposes rule change to slow up-tempo offense
Raleigh News & Observer

February 12, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-ECU recruiting report card- Offense
-No. 23 legacy lives on in Williams

From ecupirates.com
-Countdown To Opening Day- Outfielders
-Reynolds Named To Stopper-Of-The-Year Watch List
-Pirates Capture Fourth-Place At Oak Hills Invitational
-Pirates Sweep Weekly C-USA Swimming And Diving Awards
-Spang Posts 10th Career Top-20 At UCF Challenge
-East Carolina Volleyball Inks Four for the 2014 Season
-East Carolina Soccer Announces 2014 Signing Class

ECU roundup- Reynolds up for award
Greenville Daily Reflector

Marquavious Johnson to play football, run track at East Carolina
Eastern Wake News

February 11, 2014

From ecupirates.com
-Akeem Richmond Voted C-USA Player-Of-The-Week
-Pirate Club Announces New Officers, Committee Directors
-Pirates In Fifth At The UTSA Oak Hills Invitational
-ECU Cards 1-Over 289 Moving Up Three Sports At UCF Challenge

From WITN 7
ECU's Richmond C-USA Player Of The Week
NEW INFO- ECU's Danny Webster Charged With DWI

Pirates Set Rotation for Opening Series
WNCT 9

Richmond earns C-USA honor
Greenville Daily Reflector

COLLEGE FOOTBALL- Duke names OC; ECU WR career in jeopardy
Fayetteville Observer

February 10, 2014

Spied from the Crow's Nest
Bonesville.net

ECU's Danny Webster Charged With DWI
WITN 7

ECU WR Danny Webster Arrested
WNCT 9

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Headed To San Antonio For Oak Hills Invitational
-Pirates Blank James Madison, 6-0
-Countdown To Opening Day- The Middle Infielders
-Eng Tied for 26th At UCF Challenge
-ECU Softball Falls To Nevada At Red Desert Classic

From the Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)
-ECU football player charged in DWI
-Pirates building confidence

From the Washington Daily News
-Senior pitcher Williams gets ECU�s number of honor
-Familiar ref provides ECU coach with a college flashback

February 9, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates break home losing streak
Audio- Coaches & players post-game
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Set Two More School Records at Virginia Tech Elite
-East Carolina Outpaces UTSA, 81-71
-Pirate Softball Beats Southern Utah, 6-3
-Pirates Cap Off Undefeated Season With Win Over Campbell
-East Carolina Captures 83-73 Overtime Victory at UAB
-Williams Awarded LeClair's No. 23 Jersey For 2014
-East Carolina Outlasts UNCG 5-2 For Second-Straight Win
-ECU Set To Open Spring At UCF Challenge
-Countdown To Opening Day- The First Basemen

From WNCT 9
East Carolina outpaces UTSA, 81-71
ECU Women's Swim Team finishes season undefeated
Lady Pirates capture an 83-73 overtime victory at UAB

Richmond, East Carolina Down UTSA 81-71
WITN 7

Region basketball roundup- Akeem Richmond leads East Carolina to win
Fayetteville Observer

East Carolina holds off UTSA on Saturday, 81-71
UTSA Athletics

Recap- East Carolina vs. TX-San Antonio
AthlonSports.com

ECU men�s tennis on seven-game winning streak
Washington Daily News

Pirates see some light in midst of dark times
Wilmington Star-News

ECU Tops UTSA 81-71
rivals.com

ECU earns home victory
247 Sports

Pirates Snap Home Losing Streak
scout.com

February 8, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-15 Questions for Francis Edosomwan
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Gameday Central- East Carolina vs. UTSA
-Countdown To Opening Day- The Catchers
-Men's Tennis Sweeps Georgia Southern
-BYU Defeats East Carolina at Red Desert Classic
-Fieldhouse, Wynne Power ECU Softball Past Grand Canyon, 8-4

Pirates looking to move up
Greenville Daily Reflector

From the Washington Daily News
-East Carolina looks for win No. 20 at UAB
-ECU golfer named Conference USA Golfer-of-the-Week

East Carolina Pirates vs. Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners
Sports Chat Place

February 7, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Miners dominate on boards
Audio- Jeff Lebo & players post-game
-An old school recruiter signs a new class
Audio- Coach Ruff Sign Day Presser
-Thumbnails- ECU's recruiting class
of 2014
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Taller Miners Use Size Advantage To Take Down ECU, 58-47
-Countdown To Opening Day- The Schedule
-Conover Named Conference USA Golfer-of-the-Week
-ECU Softball Season Begins Friday at Red Desert Classic
-East Carolina Heads to Virginia Tech Elite Meet

Pirates Fall to UTEP, 58-47
WNCT 9

ECU Falls To UTEP, 58-47
WITN 7

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Bittersweet night for ECU hoops
-ECU's McNeill adjusts to new recruiting

UTEP Powers Past ECU
rivals.com

Record night for Richmond in loss
247 Sports

Miners Overwhelm Pirates
scout.com

UTEP men's basketball- Miners outdefend East Carolina
El Paso Times

UTEP men stomp the Pirates to move to 7-1
KDBC

UTEP Surges Past East Carolina 58-47
Miner Rush (blog)

From the East Carolinian
-National Signing Day recap
-Improvement on the horizon
-Lady Pirates win again

Emotions fill National Signing Day
Greenville (SC) News

February 6, 2014

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Football Announces 2014 Signees
-Nelson Nets Career-High 24 Points in ECU's 66-52 Win at Marshall
-Single-Game Baseball Tickets On Sale
-Gameday Central- East Carolina vs. UTEP
-Fans Encouraged To Blackout Minges Thursday For UTEP

Pleasant surprises round out East Carolina recruiting class
Raleigh News & Observer

From the New Bern Sun Journal
-National Signing Day- Pirates address offensive line needs
-National Signing Day- Bears sending five to college
-National Signing Day- Former Eagle track star Brown inks with ECU

Signing Day a Success
scout.com

East Carolina football announces 2014 signees
WRAL

ECU signing day thread 2014
Wilmington Star-News

UTEP men's basketball- Miners at East Carolina tonight
El Paso Times

From WITN 7
ECU Football Announces 2014 Signees
Nelson Nets Career-High 24 Points In ECU�s 66-52 Win

From WNCT 9
East Carolina Announces 2014 Signing Class
-Nelson nets career-high 24 Points in ECU�s 66-52 win

From the Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)
-Tall Miners visit ECU
-ECU signs full football class

East Carolina football announces 2014 signees
Washington Daily News

February 5, 2014

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Take on Marshall in Mid-Week C-USA Contest
-ECU Finishes In Seventh-Place At Sea Best Invitational
-National Championship Reunion Ignites 2014 Softball Season

East Carolina gives credibility to football recruiting rankings being subjective
Raleigh News & Observer

The Wait Is Over
scout.com

Pirate Harvest
rivals.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)
-Pirates aiming for 25 recruits
-ECU's Richmond draws heat

NSD Primer- What to expect
247 Sports  (Sub Req'd)

From the Washington Daily News
-ECU women need statement win at Marshall
-ECU men shoot for two in a row vs. UTEP

MU women face tall task against ECU
Huntington Herald Dispatch

6pm Sportscast - ECU Baseball
WITN 7

Baseball: ECU's Godwin speaks to Craven/Pamlico Pirate Club
New Bern Sun Journal

Herd Set for Wednesday Matchup with East Carolina
herdzone.com

February 4, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Kobe reaches rare air
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From Pirate Radio 1250
The Brian Bailey talks recruiting with high school coaches Paul Cornwell, Dave Wojtecki and Jim Bob Bryant and ECU recruiting coordinator Donnie Kirkpatrick
ECU Associate AD Shelley Binegar talked Pirate Baseball and the new Pirates logo on "The Extra Point".

From ecupirates.com
-2014 Football Season Tickets Renewals Now Accepted
-Play Suspended At Sea Best Invitational With ECU in 12th
-Hoffman Named Preseason All-American By Baseball America
-ECU Garners Third Preseason National Ranking
-East Carolina Soccer Announces Coaching Staff Change

ECU's Shaw providing post presence
Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)

Hoffman named preseason All-American by Baseball America
Washington Daily News

From the East Carolinian
-Home winning streak continues for Lady Pirates
-Pirates notch first conference win

Boston Pulls The Trigger, Commits To Tigers
  Just hours after receiving an offer from the Auburn Tigers on Monday, talented safety Markell Boston flipped his commitment from East Carolina to Gus Malzahn's program.
scout.com

February 3, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Lebo emerges from briar patch
-New football recruiting thumbnails

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates To Open Season At Sea Best Invitational At TPC Sawgrass
-Pirates Sweep Doubleheader Against Navy And Mount Olive

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU football lands two more verbals
-ECU extends streak to 25
-ECU men end skid

Six commitments finish strong recruiting weekend for Vanderbilt
Murfreesboro (TN) Daily News-Journal

February 2, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-ECU gets into C-USA win column
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Kobe Wins 500th, ECU Sweeps William & Mary
-Six Track & Field School Records Fall at Penn State National
-East Carolina Holds on for 74-67 Win Over UAB
-East Carolina Uses Strong Second Half to Defeat Charlotte, 71-62
-ECU Women's Tennis Downs Davidson, 5-2

From WITN 7
'ECU Men Get 1st C-USA Win, Top UAB 74-67
'ECU's Kobe Gets 500th Win
-ECU Women Use Strong Second Half To Beat Charlotte, 71-62

From WNCT 9
East Carolina holds on for 74-67 win over UAB
Kobe wins 500th, ECU sweeps William & Mary
-Lady Pirates use strong second half to defeat Charlotte, 71-62

From the Birmingham News
'Back to the drawing board' for UAB after stunning home loss to East Carolina (photos, video)
-Quick hits- UAB falls to East Carolina 74-67 (photos)

ECU Tops UAB 74-67
rivals.com

ECU snaps skid
247 Sports

Pirates Finally Secure First C-USA Win
scout.com

Recap- UAB vs. East Carolina
AthlonSports.com

East Carolina's Rick Kobe Becomes 6th (or 7th) NCAA Coach to Reach 500 Wins
SwimSwam

February 1, 2014

Spied from the Crow's Nest
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Gameday Central- East Carolina at UAB
-Pirates Welcome Charlotte for Conference USA Tilt

From the Washington Daily News
-ECU matches up against UAB
-ECU keeps the home winning-streak alive with win
-Pirates overwhelmed by Blue Raiders

From the Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)
-49ers up next for ECU women
-Struggling Pirates head to UAB

Debate rages over new ECU Pirate logo
WNCT 9

C.J. Washington stepping up as viable 3-point threat for UAB, which hosts East Carolina (video)
Birmingham News

Lady Monarchs' 28-game win streak vs. ECU ends
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

February 28, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC won�t release records from Willingham�s research
-Complete effort still a painful loss for Wolfpack
-Marcus Paige�s performance one of all-time greatest for North Carolina player against NC State
-DeCock- Wolfpack building reputation as tournament team to avoid
-Benn paces Stars to 4-1 win over Hurricanes

Reserves push Fayetteville State men into CIAA semifinals with 81-74 win over Lincoln
Fayetteville Observer

From the Charlotte Observer
-Johnson C. Smith runs tournament streak to 3
-Full CIAA coverage- The parties, the games
-Panthers, Greg Hardy talk long-term deal
-Panthers� Steve Smith- �I�m not ready to not play�
-Davidson clinches SoCon title, No. 1 seed
-Next four games an NBA measuring stick for Charlotte Bobcats

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Dr. Geier- Is NCAA proposal really about player safety?
-Clemson's Swinney on NCAA's slow-it-down proposal- 'The whole thing is ridiculous'
-Darlington Raceway seeks permanent alcohol license
-No. 11 Clemson to challenge No. 3 South Carolina's stingy pitchers
-Clemson cheerleader slowly losing her sight

Game Point- Research, reports show it's time for soccer players, coaches to reexamine headers
Tulsa World

February 27, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Paige rallies UNC to 85-84 overtime win over NC State
-DeCock- Paige, Warren engage in scoring duel befitting the stakes
-DeCock- Family's fundraiser to fight cancer a big hit
-Saunders- This CIAA treasure trove fails to bring in big money at auction
-Duke-Syracuse and Duke-UNC TV ratings, the ACC �gold mine� and future scheduling
-Felton says arrest not a distraction to Knicks

Sponsor Duck Commander puts the 'I' back in I-Bowl
Shreveport Times

From the Charlotte Observer
-Term 'mid-major' in hoops finally dies of old age
-Panthers lose a rudder in retiring tackle Jordan Gross
-Happy Trails- Panthers OT Jordan Gross bids team a touching farewell

February 26, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Patient Tyler Lewis makes the most of his turn for NC State
-UNC travels to Raleigh for NC State game, could return for NCAAs
-DeCock- After UNC's zone tripped up Duke, has NC State improved enough?
-Raymond Felton, former UNC guard, arrested in Manhattan on gun charges
-Duke handles overmatched Hokies 66-48
-Ehrhoff scores 2 as Sabres beat Hurricanes 3-2

UNC game the most important of the season for �hungry� State
Wilmington Star-News

N.C. State's T.J. Warren poised to become Triangle's first All-ACC first-teamer in 20 years
Fayetteville Observer

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers� Jordan Gross to retire after 11 seasons
-Video- Bobcats visit children's hospital
-CBS Sports, Turner announce NCAA broadcast team
-Johnson C. Smith makes overtime work for them

I-Bowl, Duck Commander details revealed Wednesday
Shreveport Times

U.Va. not distracted by success
Richmond Times Dispatch

Connor Shaw, Tajh Boyd face tall order as short quarterbacks
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

February 25, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-DeCock- Road trip holds key to Carolina Hurricanes' season
-After a rough start at Duke, Cockrell says he�s turned corner
-Fowler- ACC's Swofford won't comment on Duke-Syracuse foul call
-Duke's Coach K on Marshall Plumlee- 'He'll have a more and more prominent role'
-Hosts' real Olympic challenge- after the games

From the Charlotte Observer
-ACC football championship game to stay in Charlotte through 2019
-Restructuring veteran trio�s contracts gives Carolina Panthers $7.25 million in cap space
-Earnhardt as happy for fans as himself

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Warren Sapp calls Jadeveon Clowney a 'freak,' but is ashamed of his game film
-Citadel basketball snaps 17-game skid with 81-71 win over Samford
-Clemson's Bashaud Breeland battling to join elite group of NFL cornerback prospects

CIAA tournament hopes to decide future site soon
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

February 24, 2014

Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins the Daytona 500
Charlotte Observer

Pope- Winning on large tracks in Earnhardt Jr.'s blood
Fayetteville Observer

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-DeCock- ACC tradition of controversial calls and officials lives on
-Costly, political, successful- Sochi Olympics end
-Four Hurricanes� Olympians face challenge of post-Sochi adjustment
-8th-inning HR lifts N.C. State over Appalachian State

UNCW almost perfect in blowout win over Liberty
Wilmington Star-News

South Carolina CB wonders aloud why Shaw's not more highly respected as NFL prospect
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

February 23, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke beats No. 1 Syracuse 66-60 as Boeheim is ejected
-DeCock- Basketball gods smile upon Duke�s Rodney Hood, a new believer
-Boeheim�s out-of-character move fires up everybody
-Warren leads NC State to no-frills 71-64 win at Virginia Tech
-UNC routs Wake Forest 105-72 for ninth straight win
-Finland routs US 5-0 for bronze in Olympic hockey
-Canes set for Fort Bragg visit

ANGER MANAGEMENT
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Charlotte Observer
-On the verge of 7
-Race day- Your guide to Daytona 500
-Charlotte Bobcats� Walker takes over for Jefferson
-New Charlotte Bobcats Gary Neal, Luke Ridnour happy to be back in a playoff chase
-CIAA tournament could leave Charlotte next year
-Could Steve Smith�s next route be out of town?

What does it take to be No. 1? Clowney, Manziel top contenders for Texans
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Seahawks snatch another home win in double OT
Wilmington Star-News

February 22, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-New probe launched into academic fraud at UNC-CH
-DeCock- Duke-UNC game restored order of ACC rivalries
-Duke needs to find 'it' before facing No. 1 Syracuse Saturday
-NC State running out of chances
-UNC finds balance and unlikely scoring in recent victories

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Pope- Daytona: A wild and crazy night
-Schramm- Deflated Duke fans get up for another big game

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-NFL Combine notes- Pete Carroll on Fort Dorchester, Clemson CB Byron Maxwell- 'To get that emergence was enormous for our football season'
-Gamecocks' Bruce Ellington, former Berkeley High star, is ready for his close-up at the NFL Combine

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers on Steve Smith�s future- �He�s part of the evaluation process�
-Panthers- Bank of America Stadium renovations on target
-Jefferson carries offense
-J.C. Smith wins �strangest game ever�
-Johnny Manziel consults Cam Newton about handling stardom

Canada Beats U.S., 1-0, In Olympic Hockey Semis
Hartford Courant

February 21, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-North Carolina takes advantage of lifeless Duke in second half
-Leslie McDonald helps UNC knock off No. 5 Duke 74-66
-McDonald rewrites ending to UNC career
-DeCock- Smith Center crowd brings the noise as North Carolina roars past Duke
-Former Tar Heels tight end Eric Ebron speeds to top of NFL draft class
-Parise may be front and center in US-Canada again
-Canes hit restart button as Olympic break nears end

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Offense lets down Duke in loss at UNC
-Source- UNC-Pembroke to hire Shane Richardson as football coach
-COLLEGE FOOTBALL- Wolfpack players swapping spots in spring

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers GM Gettleman not looking for big free-agent acquisitions
-Bobcats acquire Luke Ridnour, Gary Neal from Milwaukee Bucks at trade deadline
-Joe Gibbs Racing sweeps Budweiser Duel at Daytona
-France sees room for everyone in new format

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Dante Sawyer enrolls in junior college, won't play for Gamecocks in 2014
-Sapakoff- Bobby Cremins, 'inspired' by SMU's Larry Brown, might be open to coaching again

Whit Babcock has ambitious vision for Virginia Tech athletics
Hampton Roads Daily Press

February 20, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke-North Carolina- It's bigger than just a basketball game
-DeCock- First place not in play, but everything else is for Duke and North Carolina
-Jacobs- '79 Duke-UNC basketball game and the seven-point first half
-UNC's Kennedy Meeks- Losing weight, gaining momentum
-Winning only path to NCAA tournament for NC State
-Boston College stuns No. 1 Syracuse 62-59 in OT

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Duke, UNC even hotter heading into rescheduled rivalry game
-Training to help ensure U.S. Open fans get dose of Southern hospitality

Teel Time- Expanded ACC could be relegated to five NCAA bids
Hampton Roads Daily Press

February 19, 2014

NCAA football rules chair Troy Calhoun- Defense substitution rule may lack safety evidence
Birmingham News

College union organizer- �It�s a job�
philly.com

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Basketball- Clemson rights itself in 73-56 win over N.C. State
-Jadeveon Clowney- Motivated to be the best player in the NFL or satisfied to be a millionaire?

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke beats Georgia Tech 68-51
-Clemson uses strong start in both halves to beat N.C. State 73-56
-Maryland extends Wake Forest skid with 71-60 win
-Now the real work begins for U.S. men's hockey team
-Wise wins on halfpipe for another American gold
-Olympians tiptoe around sponsorship ban

Cavaliers rally past upset-minded Hokies
Roanoke Times

From the Charlotte Observer
-Fresh Bobcats put away Pistons 108-96
-Newton back at Auburn after busy month
-Juan Pablo Montoya getting up to speed in IndyCars again

Report- Hall to sign 4-year deal with Redskins
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

February 18, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC rebounds from slow start for 81-75 win at Florida State
-Duke gets right mindset ahead Georgia Tech, UNC and Syracuse
-Linda Robertson- Real rivalry, real affection as US, Canada pairs finish with gold, silver

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-College of Charleston beats No. 17 North Carolina, 3-1, to take series
-Defensive end Rivers flips commitment from South Carolina to Georgia

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers� Newton says he wants long-term deal with team
-Panthers raise ticket prices for 2014
-Will Panthers use franchise tag on Greg Hardy?
-Midseason- Bobcats face tough stretch
-NBA trade deadline- How the Bobcats have done, what might be available

February 17, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-1974 Wolfpack stakes claim as greatest college team
-1974 NC State Wolfpack- David Thompson walked on air
-Many questions facing NFL after bullying report

From the Charlotte Observer
-Midseason- Bobcats face tough stretch
-Austin Dillon drives the No. 3 to the Daytona 500 pole
-A matured Miller become oldest alpine medalist

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Ex-Clemson stars McDowell, Shuey grinding away for long shots at NFL dreams
-No. 17 North Carolina breaks open game late in 12-3 win over College of Charleston
-Clemson rallies past Eastern Michigan
-Gamecocks sweep series with 12-0 win over Bucknell
-Citadel baseball drops 10-2 decision to West Virginia

UNCW loses control against No. 1 Virginia
Wilmington Star-News

February 16, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Late steal deals Wolfpack a heartbreaking loss at Syracuse
-Duke survives final Maryland possession, wins 69-67
-UNC grinds out 75-71 victory against Pitt
-College baseball- Can Pack win it all?

U.Va. 12-1 in ACC after 63-58 win at Clemson
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Charlotte Observer
-Denny Hamlin dominates Sprint Unlimited
-Agent- NFL report's 'Player A' now a Panther

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Sophomores lead No. 13 Clemson to 5-3 win over Eastern Michigan
-BASEBALL- Gamecocks breeze past Bucknell with doubleheader sweep on Opening Day
-Citadel baseball upsets No. 20 Louisville, 5-3, behind Bo Thompson's three RBIs
-Late tip-in lifts South Carolina past Alabama, 67-66
-Citadel basketball skid hits 15 straight in 76-67 loss at Furman

UNCW baseball falters after nightmare fifth inning
Wilmington Star-News

Deacs lose fifth straight
Winston Salem Journal

February 15, 2014

Who's on NCAA football rules committee? Not many people who run a lot of plays
Birmingham News

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC's Fedora, Duke's Cutcliffe outspoken on NCAA proposal limiting football tempo
-Duke�s David Cutcliffe says coaches were �blindsided� by proposed rule change to slow down offenses
-UNC coach Larry Fedora calls NCAA rules proposal limiting tempo �absurd�
-Jacobs- Maryland set for last ACC trip to Duke
-Improved Wolfpack readies for Syracuse zone

Olympic bobsledders credit Mooresville man�s work
Charlotte Observer

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Clemson stumbles in opening day defeat to Eastern Michigan
-Gamecocks open against familiar foe when they play Bucknell in baseball doubleheader
-Citadel baseball opens season with 6-2 win over ACC foe Virginia Tech

UNCW baseball team opens season with win
Wilmington Star-News

February 14, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-With the UNC game postponed, Duke prepares for tough stretch
-Carter- Blame the ACC for delay in UNC-Duke postponement
-Syracuse, after improbable Tyler Ennis game-winner, now officially chasing history
-US struggling at oval, focus on high-tech suits

Coach K says postponing Duke-UNC game was right call
Fayetteville Observer

From the Wilmington Star-News
-UNCW men win second in a row
-Permalink to N.C. State baseball trip to California cancelled because of weather

From the Charlotte Observer
-Offseason changes bring renewed attention to NASCAR
-Hardy, Munnerlyn among NFL's top free agents
-Is Cam an elite NFL QB? Longtime Bears GM weighs in

Stewart is ready to return to track
Winston Salem Journal

February 13, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke-UNC game postponed by winter storm
-DeCock- Cooler (warmer-) heads prevail, Duke-Carolina postponed
-UNC considered opening Dean Dome before postponement
-Snow has high schools scrambling to finish season
-Team USA Olympic hockey green on the blue line

From the Greensboro News-Record
-Ed Hardin- Everyone made it here except Duke
-Postponement makes for tough week ahead for UNC, Duke

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bobcats fall flat against Nets, 105-79
-Harvick can't be ignored in 2014 at Stewart-Haas
-Jordan's wife gives birth to twin daughters

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-NCAA Rules Committee proposes changes to targeting penalties, defensive substitutions
-CLEMSON BASEBALL PREVIEW- Tigers set sights on Omaha
-Gamecocks' basketball game against Vanderbilt postponed; reset for 4 p.m. Thursday

Fast forward
Sporting News

College notebook- Frank Beamer had met new AD�s father
Roanoke Times

February 12, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-NC State rolls to another home win over Wake Forest, 82-67
-UNC embraces 'huge opportunity' against No. 8 Duke
-Mike Krzyzewski and a good but not 'great' Duke team head to UNC

Warren sparks Wolfpack over Deacons
Winston Salem Journal

From the Charlotte Observer
-Hamlin gives US 1st luge singles medal
-Bobcats easily roll over Mavericks
-Brandin Cooks looks to live up to Steve Smith comparison

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-South Carolina edges Clemson in 2013 football attendance; both schools in top 15 nationally
-Spurrier says Gamecocks received 'negative recruiting' from Big Ten school
-McDaniels' career-night not enough for Clemson

From the Birmingham News
-NCAA dreams of database tracking concussions for every college athlete
-Lawyers in NCAA concussion settlement talks file new class-action suit

Local athletes reel from Radford's decision to cut 4 sports
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

UNCW's Peterson uses unique strategy to defeat Towson
Wilmington Star-News

February 11, 2014

Duke�s Krzyzewski on the ACC- 'Our league is not promoted very well'
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Charlotte Observer
-Julia Mancuso wins 4th Olympic Alpine medal
-Sources- Panthers assistant to take Stanford job
-Charlotte Bobcats� Al Jefferson getting hot at the right time
-Charlotte Bobcats will honor six-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Junior college football recruits a quick fix at many schools, but not at Clemson
-Clemson gets early commitments from offensive lineman, quarterback
-New reality show depicts youth football at its worst

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-U.Va. baseball set to begin atop national rankings, but still looking to answer questions
-Virginia surges to eighth straight win with 61-53 victory against Maryland

Doug Williams will work in Redskins' front office
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

UNCW men beat Towson to end record losing streak
Wilmington Star-News

Strelow- Fan conduct and player restraint hot topics after Marcus Smart incident
Fayetteville Observer

February 10, 2014

Faulk, Hurricanes teammates searching for gold in Sochi
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Charlotte Observer
-Michael Sam may become NFL's first openly gay player
-Colts hire Chud

Redskins name must go, two lawmakers say
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Clemson comes up short against top-ranked Syracuse, 57-44
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Newman feels comfortable as new kid on Childress block
Winston Salem Journal

February 9, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canadiens send Hurricanes to Olympics break with 4-1 loss
-Bryce Love, Johnny Frasier and Nyheim Hines said education and the systems are keys to their college decisions
-Jabari Parker, Duke trounce Boston College 89-68
-Warren�s 27 lead N.C. State to 56-55 win over Miami
-DeCock- Wolfpack enjoys a moment in the sun
-UNC comes alive after slow start in 73-62 victory at Notre Dame

From the Charlotte Observer
-Keeping it 'weird' gets Sochi's 1st gold for USA
-Figure skating scandal at Sochi Olympics?
-Release the Kraken? Panthers may have no choice
-Bobcats can�t get around �pudgy� Spurs defense
-Spurs show Bobcats still have ways to go
-Bobcats will be active at trade deadline. But a blockbuster?

Teel Time- Nine-game league schedule still possible for ACC football, but divisions appear set
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Clemson wins recruiting battles; South Carolina wins on field
-Sapakoff- More than Gamecocks and Tigers; here's what makes S.C. college baseball No. 1

UNCW baseball preview - Seahawks loaded with pitching
Wilmington Star-News

February 8, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Jacobs- Roy Williams says it�s been tough year for UNC, basketball
-Confident NC State readies for another Omaha run
-NC State QB Pete Thomas transferring in spring
-DeCock- ACC�s regular season runs through Virginia
-Carolina Hurricanes bounce back, beat Florida Panthers 5-1
-Russia kicks off Sochi Games with hope and hubris
-Rodriguez accepts season-long suspension

Bobcats' Taylor, Haywood working through major rehab
Charlotte Observer

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Would you rather see a 9-game ACC schedule or a yearly ACC-SEC matchup?
-As CBS settles in, Thursdays likely to go pro

Spagnolo a fortuitous find for Mountaineers
Winston Salem Journal

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Confident Wolfpack creating baseball buzz, even in the middle of basketball season
-Quarterback Thomas leaving N.C. State for final season of eligibility

February 7, 2014

Sammy Batten's Signing Day report card
Fayetteville Observer

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Ready or not, Russia welcomes world to Winter Games
-A few things to watch with the Olympics beginning
-DeCock- Hurricanes have chance to make pre-Sochi statement
-Hurricanes net a winner in Khudobin
-Duke spring football primer
-Wolfpack on the outside of the NCAA bubble and looking in

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bobcats� Kemba Walker- Tanking for draft pick would be �ridiculous�
-Next Steve Smith for Panthers- Could be Brandin Cooks
-Chevy seeks crown jewel- A 7th Cup title for Johnson

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Football Recruiting- Grading the Clemson class of 2014
-Football Recruiting- Grading South Carolina's class of 2014
-ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has Clowney, Watkins in top 5; Boyd, Shaw project as NFL backups

February 6, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Triangle coaches pleased with recruit classes
-NC State football fills 'lot of needs' among recruiting class
-Notes and quotes from NC State's signing day
-Duke football 2014 signing day- a few names to know
-Duke football 2014 signing day- a few names to know
-UNC, Fedora turn time and relationships into signing day haul
-UNC, Fedora turn time and relationships into signing day haul
-Alabama rules signing day_ again _ and USC surges
-Russia blocking a yogurt shipment from reaching US Olympians

From the Wilmington Star-News
-After disappointing season, Doeren starts over by recruiting a whole new team
-Wake Forest signing day thread 2014
-Duke signing day thread 2014
-N.C. State signing day thread 2014
-UNC signing day thread 2014

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-South Carolina, Clemson ride winning signing day sales pitch
-Clemson lands another top 20 recruiting class
-South Carolina Gamecocks execute their end game flawlessly on signing day
-Five Clemson players, five Gamecocks invited to NFL Combine
-South Carolina falls to Auburn, 79-74

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Quality of Virginia Tech's recruiting class helps offset some of the misses
-Virginia's recruiting class isn't deep, yet features star potential

From the Charlotte Observer
-Recruiting- Class of 2015 won�t lack for quality, but
-The Observer�s Top 50 Carolinas football recruits
-College football signings by Carolinas schools
-Clawson hits the ground running at Wake
-Panthers� Rivera had a nice ride in 2013 but journey isn�t over
-Busy Bobcats prepare for slowdown

Seahawks' offense can't keep pace in loss to Tribe
Wilmington Star-News

Who's suing the NCAA- AL.com database of concussion lawsuits by ex-players
Birmingham News

February 5, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Football recruiting- More in-state players choosing NC State, UNC, Duke
-National signing day- 10 key questions
-Area players expected to sign national letters on Wednesday
-UNC starts fast, holds off Maryland in 75-63 victory
-Duke hammers Wake Forest 83-63
-Late goal lifts Jets past Hurricanes 2-1
-DeCock- Maurice triumphant in yet another Raleigh return

From Business Week
-UNC Academic Fraud Scandal Sparks Racial Recriminations
-Media Watch- Why We Need Shoe-Leather Local Reporters

Note to recruits- You have plenty of time to decide, and watch what you sign (Kevin Scarbinsky)
Birmingham News

2014 Recruiting - CFN's NSD Analysis 
The team-by-team analysis, rankings, breakdowns and lookbacks
College Football News

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bobcats shut down Warriors in 91-75 win
-Alabama leads way in recruiting rankings
-Forever golden- Dan Jansen readies for his ninth Winter Olympics

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Lowcountry's top players leaving state as South Carolina, Clemson become more selective in recruiting
-Sapakoff- College football players, coaches hedge 'committable' signing day gambles
-Clemson claims win No. 500 at Littlejohn

Radford University dropping 3 sports
Roanoke TImes

Redskins coach Gruden fills final spots on staff
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Virginia's Chip West and Virginia Tech's Bryan Stinespring open up about recruiting issues
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Signing day- The area list
Greensboro News-Record

Wichita St. deserves more respect
philly.com

February 4, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Paul Maurice comes back to Raleigh as Winnipeg coach
-Undersized, underdog QB Wilson again proves doubters wrong
-NC State and the Russell Wilson complication
-Maryland set for last game in Chapel Hill as ACC member
-Duke wants to avoid trouble against Wake Forest
-Syracuse is new No. 1 in AP poll
-Probe of UW recruitment won't result in penalties
-NCAA decision lets Sarkisian off hook

From the Charlotte Observer
-Curry loves the Bay Area and it sure loves him back
-Bobcats hope Walker will be ready for Warriors
-Curry- Naming Davidson�s court after McKillop �really cool�
-Bobcats interested in 76ers' Evan Turner
-Bobcats Gameday
-Sorensen- Life after NFL should wait a day
-Panthers switch scouting services ahead of NFL draft
-Seattle's win is a positive sign for Panthers
-Stadium deal helps lure Manchester City vs. Liverpool match

Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Two-year recruiting swoon catching up to Virginia Tech
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

UNCW men drop 12th game in a row
Wilmington Star-News

Status of Miller-McIntyre uncertain as Deacons get set for challenge at Duke
Winston Salem Journal

February 3, 2014

From the USA Today
-Seahawks roll to first Super Bowl title
-Early mistakes doom Broncos in Super Bowl
-Carroll, Seahawks win with style that's all their own
-FTW- Peyton�s legacy the same despite Super flop
-Bell- It just wasn�t Peyton Manning�s night
-FTW- Bruno Mars� halftime show was forgettable
-Five other Super Bowls were as bad as XLVIII
-Revealed! The winners of 2014 Ad Meter contest
And the winner of 2014 Ad Meter is �
-MORE- Complete Ad Meter results

Russell Wilson leads Seahawks to the top
Richmond Times Dispatch

From the Charlotte Observer
-Manchester City vs. Liverpool coming to Charlotte?
-Sochi 2014- Full coverage

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-From Wolfpack leader to Super Bowl winner | 02.02.14
-Super Bowl- Former N.C. State players enjoy big night
-Carolina Hurricanes� second line looks to heat up
-Bradshaw off Fox's coverage after father's death
-Saunders- Syracuse coach Boeheim 'idiotic' on issue of paying players

The reasons top talent football leaves N.C
New Bern Sun Journal

Why does the fax machine still dominate college football signing day?
Birmingham News

Fans at Joel give Caldwell a warm welcome
Winston Salem Journal

February 2, 2014

From the USA Today
-Our Super Bowl Sunday guide
-Super Bowl XLVIII predictions
-Super Bowl weather issues fade
-Bell- Look to corners for Super Bowl X-factors
-5 keys to Super Bowl victory- Seahawks | Broncos
'10 Super Bowl ads to watch for

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Syracuse holds off Duke for 91-89 win in OT
-UNC, Roy Williams continue mastery of NC State in 84-70 win
-Slow start offsets strong finish for NC State
-DeCock- Heels take care of business as Pack struggles under bright lights again
-Standing tall- Can Russell Wilson surprise us again?

From the Charlotte Observer
-John Fox- Surgery to Super Bowl in 90 days
-Charlotte friends root for Fox
-Panthers' Rivera, Kuechly earn prestigious NFL awards
-QBs Wilson, Manning- Student vs. teacher
-Tom Sorensen- Super Bowl could be classic
-What to watch- Manning builds 'duck' dynasty
-Fans turn out for day at NASCAR Hall of Fame
-Suns deflate worn-out Bobcats

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Clemson stifles Florida State, 53-49
-USC blows 15-point lead, falls to Ole Miss

February 1, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Carolina Hurricanes show spirit in 3-1 win over St. Louis Blues
-UNC vs. NC State- Two teams rising at right time
-DeCock- Freshmen lead the way for Duke, Syracuse in marquee showdown
-Duke�s Mike Krzyzewski prepares to face his �best friend� in basketball, Syracuse�s Jim Boeheim

From the Charlotte Observer
-Jefferson scores 40 as Bobcats triumph over Lakers
-Panthers' Rivera, Kuechly, Davis up for AP awards
-Super Bowl weather not so bad after all

Much anticipated ACC Clash of Titans has (almost) everybody talking
Wilmington Star-News

Clemson's offense will look different in 2014
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

UNCP football coach departs
Fayetteville Observer