Bonesville Roundup: Headlines from East Carolina, the American Athletic Conference and Beyond

Former WHS QB earns scholarship
...Jimmy Williams emerged from a sea of purple and white practice uniforms, only to be rewarded with an athletic scholarship, his strong football work ethic finally paying off.
Washington Daily News

From the East Carolinian
-East Carolina Women's Soccer Begins Life in AAC
-East Carolina Football Report Card
-East Carolina Volleyball Opens Conference Play
-East Carolina Blows Out Tar Heels in Historic Fashion

John Klein- East Carolina gives the AAC some bite
Tulsa World

Talkin� Football- Should ACC have added ECU?
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)
-ECU defense doing its part
-Local standout commits to ECU

South Central star Furlow commits to East Carolina
WNCT 9

South Central running back Furlow chooses ECU
WITN 7

Furlow Commits to ECU
scout.com

From the Wilmington Star-News
-State, Duke, Wake, ECU players named semifinalists for Scholar Athlete Award
-Time change for UNC-ECU basketball game

High school notebook- Red Lion's Angelica Gonzalez picks East Carolina for track
York Daily Record/Sunday News

Virginia releases 2015 baseball schedule
Charlottesville Daily Progress

South Florence's Rabon kicking with a purpose
SCNow

September 25, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates live Dye's dream
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From The Booth with Jeff Charles - Guests: Johnny Evans, Lou Henson, Pat Dye
Pirate Radio 1250

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Hosts UConn In Inaugural American Athletic Conference Soccer Event
-Johnson Soccer Stadium Officially Dedicated
-Women's Basketball Announces Addition of Three Players
Coach McNeill Pre-Practice Comments (Sept. 23, 2014)

PHOTO- East Carolina gets its billboard smack-talk on
CBS Sports

ECU football player accused of injuring female police officer; still on team
Coach Ruffin McNeil suspended William Foxx over the summer after learning about the incident. Foxx was allowed back on the team after he met several specific requirements.
WNCT 9

Video: Ruffin McNeill sets the tone for bye week practice
247 Sports

Pirates Fine-Tune During Open Date
scout.com

The best quarterback in our state is?
WRAL Sportsfan

Change pays dividends for ECU
Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)

September 24, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Fifteen Questions for Warren Harvey
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Game Program Feature- Shane Carden
-Kelly Sharp Named Life Skills Coordinator
-ECU Claims Runner-Up Finish At Rees Jones Invitational
-East Carolina Finishes 10th At Lady Paladin Invitational

Wins over Virginia Tech, North Carolina stamp ECU a major bowl contender
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Inside the game- Why East Carolina's offense is clicking
USA Today

South Robeson High alum Vonta Leach inducted into East Carolina Hall of Fame
Fayetteville Observer

ECU�s McNeill �blessed and humbled�
Greensboro News-Record

From WNCT 9
No 24-hour rule for fans as billboard sends message to UNC supporters
AAC honors Pirate quarterback Shane Carden
East Carolina Earns First National Ranking Since 2008 After 3-1 Start

From 247 Sports
-Offense still sees room for improvement
-Confirmed- Chris Mangus transfers to ECU

Gregory Proving What He's Worth
scout.com

Carden closing in on record
Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)

ECU fans add billboard victory over UNC too
NBC Sports

ECU jumps into Top 25
Sun Sentinel

Style points push East Carolina over MU in polls
Huntington Herald Dispatch

Back on top- 'Noles reclaim No. 1
si.com

Sesame Street's Grover helps teach Tar heels
YouTube

September 23, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Been there, done that
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Carden Named American Conference Player-of-the-Week
-Pirates Move Into First-Place At Rees Jones Intercollegiate
-East Carolina Tied For Ninth At Lady Paladin Invitational

From the Greenville Headlines
-Carden Named AAC Player Of The Week
-ECU Helps To Reshape Medical Education

ECU�s Carden named AAC Offensive Player of the Week
Wilmington Star-News

ECU coach says he is 'blessed and humbled' by win over UNC
Raleigh News & Observer

Trevon Brown scores twice in first start for ECU
WWAY NewsChannel 3

New Hanover's Trevon Brown steps up in record-setting day for East
Port City Daily

Audio: The Brian Bailey Show
Pirate Radio 1250

From WRALSportsfan
-Tudor- McNeill, Riley and Pirates stage 'A" real show
-Talking Points- No quarter for Tar Heels
Logan Zone- Football-first ECU showed more talent than UNC
-East Carolina beats North Carolina 70-41
-East Carolina jumps into Top 25; Duke just outside

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Bigger battles longtime friend in rout (Sub Req'd)
VIDEO- Clips from ECU's win, Sept. 20
-SCENE AROUND the ECU-UNC game, Sept. 20

Brown Rises Above Adversity
scout.com

ECU 70, UNC 41- Highlights
247 Sports

From the Daily Tar Heel
-UNC suffered historic loss to ECU Saturday
-Putting ECU in the past, UNC football prepares for Clemson
-UNC football team's defense in the spotlight
-UNC football loses to ECU 70-41

Frey�s goal sends ECU past Campbell
Washington Daily News

September 22, 2014

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Back In Polls; No. 23 In AP, No. 24 In USA Today
-Al Dickens Matches School Record To Lead Rees Jones Invitational Field
-Frey's Goal Sends East Carolina Past Campbell, 1-0
-Bigger Named Walter Camp Defensive Player-of-the-Week

Spied from the Crow's Nest
Bonesville.net

East Carolina, Duke break into college football rankings
Fayetteville Observer

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-ECU�s runners play major role in win over UNC
-Late Hits- No carryover for FSU; props for ECU
-ECU 70, UNC 41- Stories that didn't make the story
-East Carolina, Mississippi St move into AP Top 25
-Survive and advance in college football, sort of
-Carolinas College Football- Weekend in review 09.21.14

PIRATES REPLAY- Kicking up their heels � again
Wilmington Star-News

Summers- Purple skies over new era
Greenville Daily Reflector

Football- Nobody Bigger
New Bern Sun Journal

East Carolina in first AP football poll since '08
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Bama�s Blake Sims, ECU�s Zeek Bigger claim Week 4 Camp honors
NBC Sports

Winners and losers- Clemson fumbles chance to upset Florida State
YAHOO! Sports

Pirates Roll Over Tar Heels, 70-41
Greenville Headlines

From 247 Sports
-McNeill building something special at ECU
-ECU 70, UNC 41- Highlights

East Carolina Pirates - 2014
College Football News

Brown Rises Above Adversity
eastcarolina.scout.com

Inside Carolina postgame comments
northcarolina.scout.com

September 21, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Work pays off as Pirates party
-Game Day Pix from Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
WBVL audio- Ruff post-game

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Cruises To 70-41 Win Over UNC
-East Carolina Downs DePaul, 3-1
-East Carolina Suffers Sweep at No. 3 Penn State

From ESPN
Powerful Pirates Offense Leads To Win
East Carolina 70, North Carolina 41

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Batten- East Carolina proves worthy of national ranking
-East Carolina has record day with 70-41 victory over North Carolina
-UNC's defense exposed again by powerful Pirates

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Pirates make statement of epic proportions
-ECU loses receiver Worthy to two-game suspension

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Pirates throttle Tar Heels
-Hamilton- Purple passion reaches a frenzy

From WNCT 9
Carden leads East Carolina to 70-41 win over North Carolina
-Purple Haze settles over Dowdy-Ficklen after ECU win
-East Carolina Receiver Cam Worthy suspended for two games

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU routs Heels again
VIDEO- Clips from ECU's win, Sept. 20
-Notes- Big day for Bigger (Sub req'd)
-Allen blazes trail through Heels (Sub req'd)

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-East Carolina pounds North Carolina 70-41
-DeCock- East Carolina is everything North Carolina was supposed to be
-UNC defense sets records for futility in loss against ECU
-First Look- UNC @ ECU | 09.20.14
-Gallery- ECU 70, UNC 41 | 09.20.14

Trevon Brown shows what he can do for ECU
Charlotte Observer

From the Greensboro News-Record
-Ed Hardin- Pirates deliver one for the books
-Scott, UNC defense have no answers for East Carolina

From goheels.com
-Tar Heels Fall At East Carolina, 70-41
-Turner's Take- The Road From Here
-Lucas- Rapid Reactions

From the New Bern Sun Journal
-Football- Pirates smother Tar Heels, 70-41
-Football- ECU's Worthy suspended 2 games

Pirates pick up statement win against UNC
Washington Daily News

East Carolina knocks off another ACC rival
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Highlights: ECU 71 UNC-CH 41
ACC Digital Network

FINAL- ECU beats UNC 70-41
WITN 7

From CBS Sports
-East Carolina is good enough to contend in the ACC
-East Carolina hangs 70 points on Tar Heels

College Football Today
USA Today

ECU Throttles UNC 70-41
rivals.com

ECU dominates UNC in record-breaking fashion
247 Sports

From scout.com
-ECU 70, No. 25 UNC 41
-Four Downs

From WRALSportsfan
-Talking Points- No quarter for Tar Heels
-East Carolina beats North Carolina 70-41

ECU puts up historic numbers in 70-41 rout of UNC
Durham Herald Sun

ECU Football Shatters Records In 70-41 Defeat Of UNC
chapelboro.com

North Carolina shocked by blowout loss to East Carolina
Rocky Mount Telegram

September 20, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Kevin's Keys to the Game
-Game Day Radar Loop
-Game Day Forecast
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Hosts No. 25 North Carolina At 3-30 P.M. (EDT)
-East Carolina, UNC Wilmington Play to 0-0 Draw
-ECU Men's, Women's Cross Country Place Third at Wolfpack Invitational
-Pirates Hold off Eastern Illinois in Five Sets
-ECU's Rally Falls Short in 3-2 Loss to UIC

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Greenville on game day is 'sea of purple' ECU fans
-UNC at ECU- Who has the edge?
-Giglio- UNC has taken care of business but the big hurdles await

From the Wilmington Star-News
-New Hanover�s Trevon Brown making up for lost time at ECU
-Will Tar Heels take their �little brother� seriously this time?

GAME DAY- ECU Pirates face off against UNC Tar Heels at home
WITN 7

Safety top of mind ahead and during ECU/UNC match-up
WNCT 9

Football- Pirates amped up for instate rivalry game
New Bern Sun Journal

Fans ready for ECU vs. UNC
Kinston Free Press

From the WRALSportsfan
Logan- Pirates, Tar Heels set for 'emotional' showdown in Greenville
-Tar Heels travel for instate rivalry vs. Pirates

Larry Fedora knows ECU better than most
USA Today

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-GameDay | Duke and UNC (Ep.4)
-Tar Heels plenty motivated heading into ECU rematch

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Big 6 storylines- UNC veteran tackle Ethan Farmer grateful to be on field
-Ex-teammates Bigger, Otis carry friendship into UNC-ECU battle
-Batten- There's more at stake this time around for UNC, ECU

Gameday- UNC at ECU
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

No. 25 Carolina Visits ECU Saturday
goheels.com

From chapelboro.com
-UNC Football- East Carolina Preview
-Breakin� It Down- ECU
-UNC Offensive Attack Lacking Consistency
-Scouting Report- A Chat with ECU Head Coach Ruffin McNeill

unc-vs-east-carolina-things-watch
Keeping it Heel

Memories of misery- Tar Heels look to make amends against ECU
Burlington Times News

Bam Adebayo to visit ECU Saturday
247 Sports

North Carolina vs. East Carolina- Game time, live stream, TV coverage
SI.com

September 19, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Your personal guide to split loyalties
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Hosts No. 25 North Carolina At 3-30 P.M. (EDT)
-Carden Named Candidate For Senior CLASS Award
-Pirate Soccer Faces UNC Wilmington Friday
-ECU Cross Country Set For Wolfpack Invitational

Shane Carden named candidate for Senior CLASS Award
WNCT 9

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-ECU QB Carden has big fan- ex-Pirate star David Garrard
-ECU nose tackle Terry Williams sees gaps in Tar Heels' armor

"I promise you we�re not going to overlook them"
247 Sports

From the Charlotte Observer
-N&O staffers debate- Could ECU win the ACC Coastal Division?
-DeCock- Justin Hardy embodies The ECU Way

From the Greensboro News-Record
-Carden- ECU�s best game yet to come
-UNC freshman set to challenge Pirates

Talk like a Pirate Day...Arrrrgh!
talklikeapirate.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU's Smith deflects praise
-Future Pirate is Chargers' destroyer
-ECU eyes efficiencies
-ECU copes with housing shortage
-A look at things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference during week four

Williams' Bumpy Road
Scout.com

From the Wilmington Star-News
-ECU�s Carden the only region SENIOR Class Award candidate
-Friendly foes- �Brothers� Otis, Bigger face one another on the field Saturday

Today�s little brother, tomorrow�s rival
Washington Daily News

Friendly Foes- 'Brothers' Bigger, Otis face each other Saturday
Gaston Gazette

From the East Carolinian
-Receivers Show Their Depth
-ECU Set to Take on the Tar Heels
-Torbett Heads Home
-Runners Ready for Raleigh

From WITN 7
Record crowds expected at ECU-UNC game, fans encouraged to go early
-WHO WILL WIN- Tar Heels vs. Pirates

From WRAL
-Along with Hurricane Floyd came ECU's 'Gipper Game'
-Fedora- Consistency the key for Tar Heels

From tarheelblue.com
-Tar Heels Prepare For Pirates
-One Thing to Watch- East Carolina

UNC student paper mocks -someone else's- football academics
SB Nation

Beating the big names is road to national attention for ECU
Durham Herald-Sun

ECU goes after 4th straight ACC win vs. North Carolina
Asheville Citizen Times

UNC coach Larry Fedora says Shane Carden is 'pretty special'
YAHOO! Sports

From ESPN
-Make-or-break time for North Carolina
-ACC Week 4 predictions
-ECU looks to do it again vs. ACC
-Illustrated guide to Week 3 in college football
College Football Minute

College football weekend- ACC showdown, a Carolina clash and and an All-America matchup in SEC
Boston Herald

ECU Film Study- Terry Williams is the key to ECU's defense
Keeping It Heel

Carden, Pirates aim to keep winning streak vs. ACC teams going Saturday against Tar Heels
Daily Journal (AP)

From the Daily Tar Heel
-UNC football puts past behind, eyes redemption at ECU
-Opinion- UNC should consider options to improve tailgating

September 18, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Numbers better for Smith and
staff
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
ECU Football Post-Practice Interviews
-Hawkins Named Jim Thorpe Defensive Back-of-the-Week
-East Carolina Travels to Penn State Alumni Classic

From the Greensboro News-Record
-Pirates� Worthy turns his game, life around
-Tar Heels� Thorpe uses left foot injury to get mentally stronger

From the New Bern Sun Journal
-Column- Carden can crack NFL roster
-Football- UNC's Williams, once offered by ECU, set to play Pirates

ECU�s Hawkins honored as national DB of the Week
Wilmington Star-News

Hawkins named Jim Thorpe Defensive Back-of-the-Week
WNCT 9

Pirates attacking at D-line
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

From the Charlotte Observer
-ECU aims to extend ACC win streak vs. UNC
-ECU football- Worthy�s breakout game worth the wait

From 247 Sports
-UNC vs ECU Insider Q&A
-North Carolina @ ECU- Setting The Stage
-Pirates focused on North Carolina

Drowining Out the Positive Noise
scout.com

From WRAL
Pirates aim to extend ACC winning streak vs. UNC
-McNeill- UNC is a great challenge for us
Fedora- Pirates are best ECU team he's seen
Team Coverage- ECU, UNC prepare for match-up with different motivations

UNC to start true freshman guard Cohen at East Carolina
Durham Herald-Sun

East Carolina QB Shane Carden ready for rematch with Tar Heels team he dominated last season
Fayetteville Observer

East Carolina aims to extend ACC winning streak
Norfolk Virginian Pilot (AP)

The Great ECU Freeze
chapelboro.com

Players of the Week: Carden leads ECU in upset
CBSSports.com

September 17, 2014

Spied from the Crow's Nest
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Claims Team And Individual Titles At Minnesota Invitational
ECU Football Post-Practice Interviews (Sept. 16, 2014)
-Carden Picks Up Two More Weekly Honors
-Pirates To Open Gulf Coast Showcase Against Green Bay
-Meals With Macy Set For September 22

More offensive plays mean longer college football games
Greensboro News-Record

From the Wilmington Star-News
-No longer an underdog, is ECU ready for its next challenge?
-More weekly honors for Pirates QB Carden

Awards Continue to Pour in for Shane Carden
WNCT 9

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates to face Green Bay
-ECU's deep threat (sub req'd)

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-CH coach Larry Fedora heaps praise upon ECU
-UNC-CH S Tim Scott on ECU- If we're not motivated after they embarrassed us, we shouldn't show up
-DeCock- Fedora, Tar Heels both in need of marquee win
-UNC-CH receiver T.J. Thorpe poised to return after breaking foot for third time

Logan- Pirates' win at VT was not an upset
WRAL

Column- The day I will never forget
New Bern Sun Journal

Exploiting Matchups: ECU Film Review
thekeyplay.com

September 16, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Big win means bigger opportunity
WBVL audio- Ruff weekly presser
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

Audio: Brian Bailey Show
Pirate Radio 1250

From ecupirates.com
-Coach McNeill's Weekly Press Conference
-Pirate Trio Takes Home Weekly Honors
-Pirates Lead Minnesota Invitational After Two Rounds
-VB - Going Home

Another ACC foe up next
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU can score, Tar Heels know it
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC not looking past ECU this time
Video- UNC coach Larry Fedora press conference 9.15.14
Video- UNC Tim Scott on the ECU rivalry
Video- UNC's Ethan Farmer talks about the rivalry with ECU

Pirates pile up honors for upset of Virginia Tech
Wilmington Star-News

Carden, Hawkins, Worthy Receive Honors
Greenville Headlines

Pirates Honored as Carolina Week Kicks Off
WNCT 9

Cam Worthy- Worthy's performance draws scouts' attention
Rotoworld.com

North Carolina OL Landon Turner out against ECU
Keeping It Heel

From the Fayetteville Observer
-UNC preparing for tough bout with ECU
-Strelow- College football has pace-of-play problem

Tar Heels hope to improve tackling against Pirates
WTVD-TV

ECU loss still haunting Tar Heels
The Daily Tar Heel

Coach Fedora Relishing UNC-ECU Rivalry, Chance for Revenge
Chapelboro.com

Tar Heels know defense will receive another test
Burlington Times News

Sliders- WVU's Kevin White bouncing back in
SI.com

September 15, 2014

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Finish Tied For Second At Tar Heel Intercollegiate
-East Carolina Soccer Falls to No. 3 Virginia Tech, 3-0
-ECU Women's Tennis Completes UNCW Beach Blast
-ECU Wraps Up Weekend Play At Pirate Shootout
Sunday Night Interview With Coach McNeill
ECU vs. VT Game Highlights

From WRAL
Carden- I had all the confidence in the world
Logan- ECU had the perfect game plan

PIRATES REPLAY- Seizing the moment with a signature win
Wilmington Star-News

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Summers- Williamses leave mark
ECU vs Virginia Tech | 2014 ACC

East Carolina's big-time bowl hopes boosted by Virginia Tech upset
Raleigh News & Observer

Pirates Win in Road Thriller
The East Carolinian

Week 4 AP Football Poll Released
Old North Banter

From Gobbler Country
-Virginia Tech Football: East Carolina Outplays the Hokies
-Virginia Tech Football- ECU Took No Quarter and Showed No Mercy
-Virginia Tech Football- East Carolina's Defense Dominates Hokies

Big Picture Why Oklahoma can live up to hype ECUs upset and more
FOXSports.com

UA football- WR Jones follows brother's lead
Arizona Daily Star

Hokies come up short in attempting to make history for second
VT hokiesports.com

From si.com
-Three and Out- East Carolina starts hot, tops Virginia Tech in
-Saturday Snaps- Recapping a wild Week 3

September 14, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Carden leads poetic triumph
-Game Day Pix from Lane Stadium
WBVL audio- Ruff post-game
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Knocks Off No. 17 Virginia Tech, 28-21
-Pirates Move Into Second at Tar Heel Intercollegiate
-ECU Soccer Hosts No. 3 Virginia Tech Sunday Afternoon
-Pirates Continue Winning On Day Two Of The Fall Shootout
-Pirate Soccer Downs UNCG, Earns Fifth Straight Shutout

ECU Beats Va. Tech
ESPN

ACC Insider - Proper motivation helps Pirates top Hokies
Wilmington Star-News

What a rush- East Carolina upsets Virginia Tech 28-21
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Charlotte Observer
-East Carolina upsets Virginia Tech 28-21
-ECU QB Carden finds 7 receivers in upset of Va. Tech

From WRAL Sportsfan
-East Carolina stuns No. 17 Virginia Tech 28-21
Fialko- East Carolina shows will late in upset of No. 17 Virginia Tech

From the New Bern Sun Journal
-Football- Worthy victory
-Football- Pirates get statement win

ECU upsets No. 17 Virginia Tech, 28-21
WNCT 9

East Carolina Knocks Off No.17 Virginia Tech
WITN 7

Four Downs: ECU-Va Tech
scout.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Late TD lifts ECU past Hokies
-McNeill lauds �outstanding� effort (sub req'd)

Pirates Get It Done At Va Tech
Greenville Headlines

Pirates upset No. 17 Virginia Tech
Washington Daily News

East Carolina scores with 16 seconds left to upset Virginia Tech
Fayetteville Observer

From 247 Sports
-ECU stuns No. 17 Virginia Tech
-ECU 28, Virginia Tech 21- Studs and Duds
-ECU 28, Virginia Tech 21- Postgame Comments

Hamilton- Hokies discover that Pirates are real deal
Winston Salem Journal

Hokies stumble into Pirates' trap
Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Pirate invasion
Salisbury Post

Pirates Topple Hokies 28-21
rivals.com

From si.com
Virginia Tech's loss proves you can't celebrate a win for long
-Shane Carden led East Carolina over Va. Tech
-Saturday Snaps- Recapping a wild Week 3

From the Roanoke Times
-McFarling- Hokies overlooked them- Unfortunately, no
-East Carolina shocks Virginia Tech, 28-21
-Virginia Tech football notebook- Hokies corners struggle against ECU receivers
-A post-game wrap- East Carolina 28, Virginia Tech 21
-Virginia Tech-ECU in-game blog

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-East Carolina stuns No. 17 Virginia Tech 28-21
-Va. Tech notes | Risky defense rewards E. Carolina

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-No. 17 Virginia Tech suffers demoralizing letdown in 28-21 loss to East Carolina
No. 17 Virginia Tech suffers demoralizing letdown in 28-21 loss to East Carolina | VIDEO
Virginia Tech's Frank Beamer talks about East Carolina's big plays
Virginia Tech's Ken Ekanem talks about being surprised by ECU's quick start
Virginia Tech's Marshawn Williams discusses getting running game going in second half

ECU 28, Virginia Tech 21
College Football News

ECU surprises No. 17 Virginia Tech on road 28-21
NBC Sports

Virginia Tech deals poorly with last week's success
Sporting News

East Carolina Hoops Teams Prepare for Big Spike in Competition
The East Carolinian

ECU Pirates Destroy No. 16 Virginia Tech
football.com

College football's Week 3 winners and losers
USA Today

Frank Beamer- 'We were ready to play'
Comcast SportsNet Washington (blog)

September 13, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Kevin's Keys to the Game
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

Pirates head to Blacksburg
Greenville Daily Reflector

Football- Pirates hungry for another shot at Hokies
New Bern Sun Journal

East Carolina Hopes to Get Over the Hump Against Virginia Tech
The East Carolinian

Pirates square off with No. 17 Virginia Tech
Washington Daily News

ECU looking to crack Va. Tech�s code
Greensboro News-Record

From the Roanoke Times
-Game day post- East Carolina at Virginia Tech
-Pirates present different issues for Hokies defense
-McFarling- For Hokies' Di Nardo, the cool stuff has come
-Virginia Tech or East Carolina- Who has the edge?
-Five questions with East Carolina beat writer Nathan Summers

COMMUNITY- Game Day - Virginia Tech hosts East Carolina
247 Sports

Countdown to Kickoff: Virginia Tech
scout.com

East Carolina�s spread offense will test Tech�s tackling
Richmond Times Dispatch

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
Confident Virginia Tech looks to guard against letdown against focused East Carolina
-Previews and predictions for Saturday's college games

ECU Undergraduates Total Largest In History
Greenville Headlines

September 12, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Unstoppable force vs. immovable object
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Women's Soccer Faces Road Test at UNC Greensboro
-ECU Travels To No. 17 Virginia Tech For Noon Showdown
-Pirates Open Season At Tar Heel Intercollegiate

Eyes on him
NBC Sports (RotoWorld.com)

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Pirates have history of sinking in 2nd half vs. Hokies
-Saturday preview Va. Tech vs. ECU

Pirates prep for multifaceted Hokies
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

From the Roanoke Times
-Injury report- DT Corey Marshall questionable for ECU with ankle injury
-Hokies tight end Kalvin Cline finds balance between football, ROTC

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Teel Time- After baffling Ohio State, Virginia Tech defense prepares for ECU spread
-ACC All Access- Aches and pains provide Virginia Tech with lasting memories from the Ohio State win
Virginia Tech's quarterback-hounding defense continues September of changes
Virginia Tech's Dadi Nicolas discusses Tech's defensive confidence
Virginia Tech's Kendall Fuller talks about cornerbacks being tested

Brewer Adds Flare to Hokie Offense
scout.com

Tune in- A Night With Coach Ruff airs after Thursday Nigh Football
WNCT 9

Tight end a position of strength for Tech
Richmond Times Dispatch

Bud Foster keeps Virginia Tech opponents guessing with ability to adjust on defense
Washington Post

Virginia Tech Football- What You Should and Shouldn't Be
Bleacher Report

September 11, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates seek to break Bud's shackles
-Florida talent pool still producing for Pirates
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-North Carolina vs. East Carolina - Officially Sold Out
-ECU Set To Open 2014 Fall Season Hosting Pirate Shootout

Special Teams Prepares for Beamerball
scout.com

Brunson out for the season
247 Sports

ECU-UNC football game is officially a sellout
Wilmington Star-News

ECU-UNC Game Officially Sold Out
Greenville Headlines

Strong start for ECU offensive line
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

Can East Carolina's offense outplay Virginia Tech's defense?
Raleigh News & Observer

East Carolina's head coach talks about Hokie standout Michael Brewer
WDBJ 7

From the Roanoke Times
Episode 17 of the Hokies Press Pass podcast
Video- Bud and Loeffler talk after Wednesday's practice
-ACC and local football preview for Week 3

From Tech Sideline
-Hokies welcome Pirates to Blacksburg
TSL Video- VT coordinators, ECU week

No. 17 Virginia Tech plays host to East Carolina
AthlonSports.com

Va. Tech cornerbacks stand on their own at Ohio State
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

Virginia Tech Hokies vs. East Carolina Pirates Preview
Vavel.com

Game Week- East Carolina at VT
WSET

From Gobbler Country
-Virginia Tech Football- What To Expect vs. East Carolina
-Virginia Tech Football- Scouting The Opponent- East Carolina Pirates

Virginia Tech Charged To Sink Pirates
Football.com

September 10, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Fifteen Questions for Cam Worthy
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

Pirates Win in Straight Sets Against North Carolina A&T
ecupirates.com

From the East Carolinian
-Controversial Delay of Game Call Against East Carolina Could be Reoccurring Theme
-East Carolina Turns the Page on Loss at South Carolina
-East Carolina Women's Soccer Brings Win-streak to Four

Pirates' group effort at RB
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

ECU @ Virginia Tech- Setting The Stage
247 Sports

ECU receiver Hardy proof small guys can still attract the NFL
NBCSports.com

Pirates-Tar Heels Game Time Set
Greenville Headlines

Hundreds Of Pirate Fans Wait For Football Tickets
WITN 7

From ESPN
-Here's a closer look at where FBS stands after Week 2:
-ACC Upset Watch

College Football Week Two Review and Other Thoughts
SportsBlog.com

Teel Time- After baffling Ohio State, Virginia Tech defense prepares for ECU spread
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Pirates come to town for big matchup with nationally ranked Hokies
Hokiesports.com

Virginia Tech Hokies Football- ECU--Rivalry? What Rivalry-?
Gobbler Country

Press Conference- Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer
Augusta Free Press

Tech football looks ahead to ECU
Virginia Tech Collegiate Times

Virginia Tech Hokies vs. East Carolina Pirates
Vavel.com

Coolest NCAA Logo Tournament- 3. East Carolina vs. 6. Canisius
SportzEdge.com

Game Week- East Carolina at VT
WSET

Football- Hokies� Brewer coming off statement win
New Bern Sun Journal

Virginia Tech will wear patriotic helmets against East Carolina
Washington Post (blog)

September 9, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Hokies ripe for the plucking
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

Brian Bailey Show
Pirate Radio 1250

From ecupirates.com
-Coach McNeill's Weekly Press Conference
-North Carolina-East Carolina Kickoff Time Set For 3-30 p.m
-East Carolina Hosts North Carolina A&T
-Fary Named American Conference Rookie-of-the-Week
-ECU Soccer Match Versus Elon Canceled

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates quickly shift attention
-Hokies adjust after big win

From 247 Sports
-Moving on to Virginia Tech
-ECU jumps right into Virginia Tech prep

East Carolina Pirates began studying Va. Tech Hokies after loss to South Carolina Gamecocks
Raleigh News & Observer

Football- ECU turns focus to No. 17 Virginia Tech
New Bern Sun Journal

Ruffin McNeill News Conference: Virginia Tech
scout.com

Pirates-Tar Heels Game Time Set
Greenville Headlines

UNC-ECU game set for 3-30 p.m. kickoff
Wilmington Star-News

CFN Take: East Carolina Falls Short To USC
College Football News

ECU Football Coach Ruffin McNeill Writes Book For Kids
WITN 7 (09.05.2014)

September 8, 2014

Summers- Similar stage awaits Pirates
Greenville Daily Reflector

PIRATES REPLAY- A wasted opportunity in Columbia
Wilmington Star-News

24-Hour Rule In Effect
Bonesville.net

Spied from the Crow's Nest
Bonesville.net

Gamecocks Too Much Of A Road Test For Pirates
The East Carolinian

Pirates come up short on big stage
Washington Daily News

Football- Pirates fall short at South Carolina, 33-23
New Bern Sun Journal

Pirates Fall to South Carolina, 33-23
Greenville Headlines

September 7, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates move ball in loss
-Game Day Pix from Williams-Brice Stadium
WBVL audio- Ruff post-game

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Edged By No. 21 South Carolina, 33-23
-ECU Collects 3-2 Win Over Morgan State, Co-Champions of Tournament

Pirates fall at South Carolina, 33-23
WNCT 9

South Carolina Gets Season's First Win
ESPN

South Carolina overcomes East Carolina, 33-23
Raleigh News & Observer

South Carolina holds off East Carolina 33-23
Charlotte Observer

Football- Pirates fall short at South Carolina, 33-23
New Bern Sun Journal

Gamecocks fend off Pirates
Greenville Daily Reflector

Missed opportunities cost ECU in loss to South Carolina
247 Sports

Four Downs: ECU-South Carolina
scout.com

From Columbia (SC) The State
-Interceptions help turn the tide for USC
-Gamecocks bounce back to sink Pirates 33-23
-Gamecocks offense gets run game going
-Gallery- In photos- USC vs ECU
-Cloninger Soundoff- Gamecocks find familiar �playbook�
-Thumbs up, thumbs down- Gamecocks vs. ECU
Steve Spurrier video- 'This was a good win for us'
Video- Thompson, Davis after win over ECU

Mike Davis, defense carry South Carolina past East Carolina
Charleston Post & Courier

Saturday Snaps- Recapping the action from Week 2 in college football
si.com

JetHawks shake off rust to claim Game 1
MiLB.com

September 6, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Kevin's Keys to the Game
-Game Day Weather
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Hits The Road To Take On No. 21 South Carolina
-East Carolina Women's Soccer Blanks Davidson, 2-0
-Pirates Sweep First Day of East Carolina Invitational

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-DeCock- Big challenge, big opportunity for East Carolina
-N&O debate- Would ECU's Carden start for UNC, Duke and NC State
-American Athletic Conference observations

Football- ECU�s Hardy has had big games vs. South Carolina
New Bern Sun Journal

Pirates head to South Carolina
Greenville Daily Reflector

Just being competitive with the big boys no longer enough for ECU
Wilmington Star-News

Pirates Head South for Saturday Battle
Greenville Headlines

Big 6 notes- ECU freshman Anthony Scott turns heads in debut
Fayetteville Observer

ECU has chance to land a major blow
Winston Salem Journal

USC defense could be tested by East Carolina
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Week 2 X-Factors
National Football Post

How South Carolina Can Redeem Itself Vs. ECU
Football.com

5 storylines in college football's 2nd weekend
Arizona Daily Star

From si.com
-ECU vs. South Carolina- Game time, live stream, TV coverage
-East Carolina's band of walk-ons now threatens those who overlooked them

Countdown to Kickoff: South Carolina
scout.com

East Carolina vs. South Carolina- Video preview
Garnet And Black Attack

ECU @ South Carolina- Final Pre-Game Analysis
eastcarolina.247sports

Five Keys to Victory - ECU
southcarolina.247sports

September 5, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Intertwined history adds spice to matchup
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Open Season with East Carolina Invitational
-East Carolina Soccer Hosts Davidson Friday

East Carolina ready to get physical against Gamecocks
Raleigh News & Observer

From the East Carolinian
-East Carolina Receiving Corps Key Against South Carolina
-East Carolina Heads To South Carolina
-East Carolina Volleyball Set To Open Up Season
-East Carolina Women's Soccer Prepares For Two Game Slate

Carden's Career Comes Full Circle
scout.com

From gamecocksonline.com
-Cory Burkarth & Andy Demetra Preview South Carolina-East Carolina
-Gamecocks Make Final Preparations for ECU

Gamecocks will challenge Pirates
Greensboro News-Record

No. 21 South Carolina, Spurrier turn up emphasis on run game at practice to correct errors
Daily Journal (AP)

September 4, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates face ol' ball coach
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Dismantles Francis Marion, Notches Third Straight Shutout
-ECU Volleyball Season Preview- Part IV - Right Sides
-Men's And Women's Basketball Season Tickets On Sale
-ECU Volleyball Season Preview- Part V - Outside Hitters

George Whitfield returns to the dugout as Kinston Parrott coach
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)
-Tougher test on tap
-Grayson embraces successful debut

From the East Carolinian
-East Carolina secondary awaits test from South Carolina
-East Carolina soccer looking strong early in the season
-Recapping East Carolina summer baseball

Back to where it all started
247 Sports (sub req'd)

Gamecocks gear up for showdown with Pirates
AthlonSports.com

Spurrier talks about Pirates to preview upcoming game
WNCT 9

Tudor- Stalking big game(s) now just a way of life for Pirates
WRAL

Carolina's Mike Davis 'ready to go' vs. East Carolina
Times & Democrat

Adjustments on Gamecocks' offensive line could be key vs. East Carolina
WIS

Our Digital Season- Week 2 � ECU at South Carolina
Garnet And Black Attack

East Carolina (1-0) at (21) South Carolina (0-1) (ET)
Hilton Head Island Packet

Wilds says ground game will cure Gamecocks' woes
Greenville (SC) News

East Carolina Offense Makes It Possible to Upset South Carolina
Bleacher Report

September 3, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Volleyball putting down roots
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

ECU Pirates bring maturity, confidence into rematch with South Carolina after 2012 drubbing
Fayetteville Observer

Northern Durham basketball standout Kentrell Barkley commits to ECU
Raleigh News & Observer

Gamecocks will challenge Pirates
Greensboro News-Record

Rookie Pirates continue trend
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

Steve Spurrier making changes after Gamecocks' opening loss
Charleston Post & Courier

From the Greenville (SC) News
-Spurrier to work Williams into run game
-ECU on a roll with Aggies-style offense

September 2, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-The real gauntlet begins for Pirates
WBVL audio- Ruff weekly presser
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

Coaches hard on Hardy�s pass
Greenville Daily Reflector

PIRATES REPLAY- The blowout before the storm
Wilmington Star-News

East Carolina set for big challenge against Gamecocks
Raleigh News & Observer

Pirates will arrive at Williams-Brice with winning mindset
Columbia (SC) The State

Gamecocks brace for 'Air Raid' from Carden and up-tempo ECU
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Pirates Roll In Opener
The East Carolinian

South Carolina week
247 Sports

September 1, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Game Day Pix from Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

East Carolina�s Justin Hardy pulls off hat trick
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Summers- Entrance adds to game
-Spurrier- Davis doubtful to play

USC running back Davis 'doubtful' against East Carolina
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

College Football Notes- Gamecocks� Davis doubtful for ECU game
Winston Salem Journal

Scouting USC�s next opponent- The East Carolina Pirates
Columbia (SC) The State

Coach Ruff- �Team Met My Expectations�
Greenville Headlines

Pirates ground Eagles
Washington Daily News

Local stars continue to shine on Saturday's
WNCT-9

September 30, 2014

ODU prepares for C-USA favorite Marshall
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
-ODU faces a tough test with Herd
-Hokies, UNC meet at a crossroads

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-FSU coach Fisher takes issue with NC State coach Doeren's comments
-UNC has 'sense of urgency' entering Virginia Tech game
-NASCAR driver Tony Stewart never considered quitting after deadly incident
-St. Augustine's honors student killed in car crash
-Rolesville football player dies after collapse before game
-Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera- 'It's no time to panic'

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Panthers coping with more injuries
-Hamilton- Stewart's hope is to emerge a 'better person'
-Doeren- FSU faked injuries to slow State's offense
-COMMENTARY- Mickelson should have aired gripes in private

And So It Is Written ... Breaking Down Week 5
College Football News

From CBS Sports
-Oregon or Alabama at No. 1- Our experts rank every FBS team
-AD- Michigan erred with Morris

CBSSports.com 128
CBS Sports

From USA Today
-NCAA 1-128 Re-rank- Assessing the unbeatens
-The 10 best helmets

Conference power rankings- Big Ten is up
ESPN

BYU football 2014- Cougars rise up AP, USA Today Top 25 polls
Examiner.com

September 29, 2014

Steve Smith's big day leads Ravens to 38-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers
Baltimore Sun

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Steve Smith shines as Carolina Panthers fall to Ravens 38-10
-UNC shows fight in loss at Clemson
-NC State hopes to turn lessons from Florida State loss into ACC wins
-Duke�s lackluster offense surprises in loss at Miami
-UNC shows fight in loss at Clemson

UNC defense struggles to find answers
Durham Herald-Sun

ACC All Access- Will Virginia Tech's ground game keep improving against struggling UNC without Shai McKenzie?
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Hokies' McKenzie done for the season after suffering ACL tear
-Zimmermann, Nats end regular season with a bang

Gamecocks' record run in AP Top 25 comes to end
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

From the Charlotte Observer
-Carolinas College Football- Weekend in review 09.28.14
-Jeff Gordon wins AAA 400 at Dover, advances in Chase

From CBS Sports
-College Football Rewind- What we know and don't know this season
-Kansas fires Charlie Weis after Texas rout
-Did Brady Hoke send Shane Morris into the game with a concussion?

Saturday Night Live Spoofs NFL Crisis, Ravens and Panthers (video)
Yahoo! Sports

September 28, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Florida State rallies to thwart NC State upset bid
-DeCock- Too much, too soon for determined Wolfpack
-UNC succumbs to defensive breakdowns, penalties, in 50-35 loss at Clemson
-Watch UNC coach Larry Fedora talk about the 50-35 loss at Clemson
-Sloppy Duke downed by Miami 22-10
-Canes to reassign 9 to Checkers; LaRose joins training camp roster
-Texas college grieves after 4 killed in bus crash
-Panthers-Ravens- Steve Smith�s fire still burns

Ravens� ground game another test for Panthers
Winston Salem Journal

From the Greensboro News-Record
-Hardin- The one that got away
-Louisville recovers from mistakes, tops Wake Forest

Long-term gains outweigh short-term disappointment for growing young Wolfpack
Wilmington Star-News

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Duke comes up short
-Duke AD White addresses Wallace Wade Stadium changes
-No. 1 Seminoles escape tight duel with N.C. State
-Clemson QB Watson throws 6 TDs, beats UNC 50-35

Watson shines at Clemson whips Tar Heels
Hilton Head Island Packet

Fedora says North Carolina has lots of problems
Lexington Herald Leader

From the Charleston (SC) Post and Courier
-Watson throws 6 TD passes in first start
-Only a lowly SEC East can save USC

From the Columbia (SC) State
-MORRIS- Run of good fortune catches up to USC
-Missouri stuns Gamecocks 21-20
-Mistakes hamper Gamecocks' scoring chances
-Bucs remain undefeated with OT victory over 49ers

From the Roanoke Times
-Virginia Tech bounces back, thumps Western Michigan
-Virginia hammers Kent State

Golson's 25 straight completions lead Notre Dame past Syracuse
Golson set the school record and was one shy of the record set by Dominique Davis of East Carolina, who set the mark of 26 on Oct. 22, 2011 against Navy
New York Newsday

September 27, 2014

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Big 6 football- Brian Walker bright spot for Tar Heels / ECU's Williams experienced a walk-on player's dream
-Batten- Proving time for Blue Devils, Wolfpack

ACC football preview capsules - Sept. 27, 2014
Wilmington Star-News

The Front Seven- Saturday's top college football games
USA Today

Viewer's Guide- Old & new
CBS Sports

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-DeCock- Triangle teams tangle with ACC�s big dogs
-Seeds of Florida State title run planted in loss at NC State in 2012
-Duke�s Jeremy Cash looking forward to his South Florida return
-UNC vs. Clemson- Ask the other team's beat writer
-Professors urge override vote on NCAA legislation
-For many, Caniac Carnival an annual, family affair
-Hornets� Jeff Taylor barred from team activities after arrest in Michigan
-Europe leads 5-3 after Day 1 of Ryder Cup

Defensive debacle doesn't have to sink UNC
ESPN

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Turnovers doom ODU in 41-28 loss to Middle Tennessee
-Legally blind man on mission to visit all FBS stadiums

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Middle Tennessee beats ODU 41-28 in Monarchs' C-USA home opener
-Teel Time- Early mistakes doom ODU in Conference USA home debut

From the Columbia (SC) State
-An atypical visit to Columbia for ESPN's 'College GameDay'
-Tigers hope road to recovery starts with victory over Tar Heels
-Inside the Game: Missouri at No. 13 South Carolina
-Inside the game- North Carolina at Clemson

Tigers, Tar Heels expect to bring the offense
Gaston Gazette

Louisiana Tech�s Skip Holtz says Auburn better than last year
Baton Rouge Advocate

From the Roanoke Times
-Gruden says Redskins just got a 'reality check'
-Hokies look for balanced offense against Western Michigan
-UVa hoping to add some offense to its defense

From the Winston Salem Journal
-'Go time' has arrived for Wake Forest
-ASU needs better starts, stonger finishes

No 'bowls' for N.C. Prep football teams
Cabarrus Independent Tribune

September 26, 2014

Redskins� loss to Giants an epic fail
Roanoke Times

From the Richmond Times Dispatch
-Redskins replacements struggle against Giants
-WOODY- Giants overwhelm Redskins in 'total team debacle'

Al Featherston Takes A Close Look At Duke-Miami
It's hard to believe that after getting humiliated two straight years in a row, a key UNC player would complain that the opponent (ECU) was more fired up to play the game.
Duke Basketball Report

Meet Caleb Pressley, North Carolina's 'Supervisor of Morale'
USA Today

From the Winston Salem Journal
-ASU drops Sun Belt opener
-College Football Notes- Appalachian State, UMass agree to two-game series
-Deacons' James took ultimatum to get in shape to heart

ODU has a rare shot to bask under Friday night lights
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC defensive coordinator Vic Koenning- Tar Heels� biggest problem is �tackling�
-Charlotte Hornets� player Jeff Taylor charged with domestic assault
-Canes� Jordan Staal to have surgery on leg; expected to miss 3-4 months
-Stewart says crash was '100 percent' accident
-DeCock- Jordan Staal�s injury opens big door for Canes� smaller names
-Caleb Pressley, UNC's self-titled supervisor of morale, gives excellent interview on ESPN

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers head to Baltimore with goggles, healthy DeAngelo Williams
-Charlotte Hornets player Jeff Taylor charged with domestic assault

Phillip Heilman- Curtains closing on Muschamp
It appears the curtains are closing on Muschamp, and it is becoming increasingly likely the embattled coach won�t be around for Act V next season.
St. Augustine Record

The Goldin Guarantee- Clemson vs UNC and Week 5
East Carolina isn't a scrub team, but Clemson is both more talented and better coached.
SB Nation - Shakin the Southland

Gamecocks' Dylan Thompson moves on from his part in Missouri miracle
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

College Football Pick of the Week- Missouri at South Carolina
Wall Street Journal

Extra Point- Penalties costing Hokies so far this season
Virginia Tech Collegiate Times

September 25, 2014

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Mountaineers set to make conference debut
-Despite 2013 success, Duke content as underdog
-Deacons� Wolford has impressed teammates with his composure