East Carolina

Carolinas/Region/National

American Athletic Conference

December 31, 2014

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Hosts No. 2 Connecticut in New Year's Eve Matinee
-All Hands On Deck In Birmingham - Day 2
-Basketball Gameday- vs. Tulane

Big day on tap for ECU men�s and women�s hoops
Washington Daily News

Tulane men to open new-conference play Wednesday at East Carolina
New Orleans Times Picayune

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Champs visit Minges (sub req'd)
-Senior's return making a difference (sub req'd)
-Gators tough to mimic in practice (sub req'd)

Women�s basketball preview capsule- No. 2 UConn at East Carolina
New Haven Register

UConn Women Open AAC Play With Game At East Carolina
Hartford Courant

No. 2 UConn women's game day- Wednesday at East Carolina
Stamford Advocate

Preview Capsule- No. 2 UConn at East Carolina
CT Now

Men's Basketball Begins New Era With Familiar Foe
TulaneGreenWave.com

ECU begins practice in Birmingham
WITN 7

From WNCT 9
ECU completes first practice in Birmingham
-Happening Today- Pirates practice, visit Civil Rights museum
Headed to the game- What to do in Birmingham, Alabama
Shane Carden & Justin Hardy- In the Newlywed Game
9 On Your Side joins ECU Pirates for 2014 Birmingham Bowl

From AL.com
-East Carolina's Justin Hardy, the career catch leader, compares favorably with Alabama's Amari Cooper
-Florida Gators have mostly faced Alabama in Birmingham games, but this week gets East Carolina

Notebook- Plenty bowl tickets remain
  If ticket sales are any indication, neither team will have the homefield advantage in Saturday�s Birmingham Bowl between Florida and East Carolina.
Gainesville Sun

Broadcast Info- Florida vs. East Carolina - #UFvsECU
gatorzone.com

Birmingham Bowl East Carolina vs. Florida - 5 Things to Know
Yardbarker

December 30, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates busy on day one of bowl week
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

All Hands On Deck In Birmingham - Day 1
ecupirates.com

From al.com
-East Carolina Pirates arrive in Hoover, continue preparation for Florida in Birmingham Bowl
-2015 Birmingham Bowl- Tickets, parking, street festival and BBQ-eating contest among details

Pirates focused on stopping Harris
Greenville Daily Reflector

Birmingham Bowl Picks- East Carolina Pirates vs. Florida Gators Odds
Bleacher Report

Sugar Bowl, Outback Bowl and Birmingham Bowl forecast
WIAT 42

Holly Rowe- 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
Heavy.com

December 29, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates check out Tuscaloosa today
-Whisnant leads Pirates past UNCG
-Recruiting thumbnail- Emmanuel Olenga
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Pair Of ECU Defensive Starters To Miss Birmingham Bowl
-East Carolina Coasts Past UNC-Greensboro 71-50
-Pirates Fall, 69-62, at USF in American Conference Debut

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Two ECU starters suspended
-ECU women fall in AAC debut

2 East Carolina starters suspended for Birmingham Bowl game against Florida
Fayetteville Observer

Two key ECU defenders ineligible for Birmingham Bowl
Wilmington Star-News

East Carolina looks for next Shane Carden, Justin Hardy in weekly scrimmages
Charlotte Observer

East Carolina-Florida Preview
ESPN

From WITN 7
East Carolina coasts past UNC-Greensboro 71-50
-Pirate women fall in American Conference debut

From 247 Sports
-ECU closes out non-conference slate with win over UNCG
-ECU declares two starters ineligible for bowl

From Scout.com
-Pirates Cruise to Win Over UNC Greensboro
-Williams and Lennon Ineligible for Bowl Game

ECU Coasts By UNC-G
Rivals.com

Pirates close out-of-conference slate with win over Greensboro
Washington Daily News

Pair of ECU Defensive Starters to Miss Bowl Game
WNCT 9

East Carolina rules two defensive starters ineligible for Birmingham Bowl
NBC Sports

Two East Carolina players ineligble for bowl
CBS Sports

ECU Loses Two Key Players for Bowl
Greenville Headlines

Basketball | ECU men coast past UNC Greensboro
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

USF women victorious in AAC opener
Tampa Tribune

USF women beat East Carolina to open AAC play
Tampa Bay Times

December 28, 2014

Spied from the Crow's Nest
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Men's Basketball Gameday- vs. UNCG
-Women's Hoops: East Carolina Faces USF in First American Conference Game

ECU basketball trying to find itself
247 Sports

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-UNCG up next for ECU (sub req'd)
-Pirates embark on AAC play (sub req'd)

Florida aiming to cap frustrating stretch with a positive ending
foxsports.com

December 27, 2014

Baseball Posts Program-Best 3.05 Fall GPA
ecupirates.com

East Carolina vs Florida Bowl Preview - Birmingham Bowl Pick w/ Joe Duffy, Loshak
sportsbookreview.com

Pirates achieve record GPA
Greenville Daily Reflector

December 26, 2014

From scout.com
-Pirates Seek Redemption in Birmingham
-Pirates Get Commits for Christmas

Former Wake Forest High football player killed in Christmas Eve accident
Raleigh News & Observer

December 25, 2014

Postseason Play Impact on Recruiting
Scout.com

Orlando Sentinel's All-Central Florida Football Team- Offense
Orlando Sentinel

A college football history lesson
New Bern Sun Journal

December 24, 2014

From ecupirates.com
-Rosie Thompson's Hall of Fame Career Defined By Service, Loyalty
-Cam Worthy To Play In 2015 NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

College notebook- ECU receiver Worthy to play in Collegiate Bowl for seniors
Raleigh News & Observer

12 Plays of Christmas Day 11- Justin Hardy
theAmerican.org

ECU seniors crave big performance
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

East Carolina-Florida Preview
YAHOO!

Report- Outgoing Fla. DC Durkin waiting on Harbaugh
Detroit Free Press

December 23, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates reach back for the future
-ECU football recruiting thumbnails
-ECU gets untracked, downs Rattlers
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Romps In The Second Half, Tops FAMU 75-57
-ECU Picked Third In Preseason American Conference Poll

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Carden preps for �bittersweet� bowl (sub req'd)
-Pirates pick up pace in win

Second half surge lifts ECU over Florida Atlantic
Washington Daily News

East Carolina uses second-half surge to defeat Florida A&M
The East Carolinian

ECU wakes up in second half to top Florida A&M
247 Sports

Strong Second-Half Steers ECU Past Rattlers
Scout.com

Too many bowl games- Hardly
ESPN.com

Ranking the Best Coaching Trees in College Football
Bleacher Report

Kartje- Time for post-deadline bowl picks
Orange County Register

December 22, 2014

DeCock- This might be a special bowl season after all
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates face winless Rattlers
-ECU's Presley paying dividends (sub req'd)

Birmingham Bowl: East Carolina vs. Florida
Raleigh News & Observer

December 21, 2014

Spied from the Crow's Nest
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Drops Road Match to UNC-Wilmington, 66-54
-Strong Second Half Lifts East Carolina Over Norfolk State, 65-36

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Shooting woes cost ECU
-ECU's Presley paying dividends (sub req'd)
-Pirates win in return (sub req'd)

From WITN 7
UNC-Wilmington holds off East Carolina 66-54
Strong second half leads ECU women past Norfolk State

UNCW has a block party in victory over rival ECU
Wilmington Star-News

East Carolina men's basketball falls to UNC-Wilmington
East Carolinian

NCAA Game Summary - East Carolina at UNC-Wilmington
UPI

UNC-Wilmington holds off East Carolina 66-54
Winston Saelm Journal

Basketball | ECU women rout Norfolk State
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

ECU's Carden, Hardy ready for one final test from Florida
Sanford Herald

Gators say motivation will not be a problem in bowl despite distractions
Orlando Sentinel

Interim coaches know bowl is really an audition
The Journal Gazette

WC cager standout inks ECU commit
The Weatherford Democrat

December 20, 2014

Spied from the Crow's Nest
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Seventeen ECU Student-Athletes Participate In Graduation Ceremonies
-Basketball Gameday- at UNCW
-East Carolina Closes Non-Conference Slate Against Norfolk State

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Hoops (M)- ECU-UNCW resume rivalry
-Here is this year�s bowl swag for ACC, ECU football teams

From 247 Sports
-Brown, Ivey questionable for bowl game
-Summers commits to ECU

From the Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)
-ECU's Roberts-Campbell returns
-Pirate continues living dream

Small bowl games are still a big deal
ESPN

5 Bold Predictions For East Carolina vs. Florida In Birmingham Bowl
Rant Sports

Birmingham Bowl breakdown- Florida-East Carolina
foxsports.com

Birmingham Bowl- East Carolina vs. Florida
Sporting News

Birmingham Bowl Betting- East Carolina Pirates vs. Florida Gators Odds, Pick
Bleacher Report

Gator QB Treon Harris facing misdemeanor
ESPN

Interim coaching jobs present challenges in bowls
Salon

The Syllabus- Aycock at East Carolina
Greensboro News & Record

December 19, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Talent alone won't decide bowl game
Audio- Coach Ruff presser
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

Coach McNeill's Pre-Bowl Game Press Conference
ecupirates.com

From the Wilmington Star-News
-ECU learns conference football opponents for next four seasons
-Recovering from injury, Trevon Brown �raring to go� in ECU bowl game
-Kentucky hiring means offensive coordinator RIley will stay at ECU

Football | ECU's Carden, Hardy ready for final game
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Hairston, former Parkland star, giving East Carolina a boost
Winston Salem Journal

McNeill, ECU ready to take next step as bowl game looms
Raleigh News & Observer

Pirates Bowl Bound- Tickets Going Fast
WNCT 9

From the New Bern Sun Journal
-Football- Once interim McNeill feels for Florida�s Durkin
-Football- ECU's Hardy tabbed as All-American

East Carolina Football Seniors Relishing Chance To Teach
The East Carolinian

ECU's Carden, Hardy ready for one final test from Florida
Greensboro News-Record

ECU ready for bowling season
Gainesville Sun (AP)

Birmingham Bowl- Florida vs East Carolina
SportsBlog.com (blog)

For Florida players, different motivations heading into Birmingham
Florida Times-Union

Gators excited by a future with coach Jim McElwain, focused on Jan. 3 bowl game
Orlando Sentinel

Florida defensive end Bryan Cox Jr. out for Birmingham Bowl
Daily Journal

ECU trustees postpone renaming Aycock building
Columbia (SC) State

December 18, 2014

Frey Receives NSCAA All-South Region Scholar Recognition
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirate still proving his Worth (sub req'd)
-What�s in a name? Aycock's complex legacy

The Best Individual Bowl Matchups
Sports On Earth

College football bowl rankings- No. 29 to No. 22
USA Today

From the Los Angeles Times
-Ranking the college football bowl games from No. 38 to No. 1
-Bowl games gift guide

38 games, 38 stars- One must-watch player for every bowl this season
foxsports.com

Bleacher Report Expert Picks for Every 2014-15 College Football Bowl Game
Bleacher Report

Jones- Odom family thrived because of their leader
Florida Today

December 17, 2014

From ecupirates.com
-Justin Hardy Earns Associated Press All-America Honors
-Jones Named American Indoor Male Field Athlete of the Week

Richardson steps up
Greenville Daily Reflector

Justin Hardy Named AP All American
Greenville Headlines

December 16, 2014

From ecupirates.com
-B.J. Tyson Collects Second Weekly Rookie Conference Accolade
-Payne Named American Athletic Conference Player-of-the-Week

Hardy aims go out a winner
Greenville Daily Reflector

From WITN 7
-Tyson named AAC Rookie of the Week
-Payne named AAC Player of the Week

How the NFL leaves players broken � and broke
New York Post

From ESPN.com
-Dwayne Harris finds rhythm on punt returns
-Jets RB Chris Johnson burns former team in crunch time

Kentucky Wildcats Football- Is Steve Spurrier Jr a candidate for OC
Wildcat Blue Nation

Jonesing for NFL: Matt Jones ready to attack his dreams
gatorsports.com

December 15, 2014

From Scout.com
-McNeill talks UAB, College Football Playoff
-ECU offer 2016 WR

Pirate DBs learn lesson
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

CFN 2014 Season Rankings - No. 51 to 60
College Football News

ECU prepares to open dental clinic in Thomasville
Winston-Salem Journal

December 14, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates surge past JMU
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

Whisnant, East Carolina Put Away James Madison 70-58
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates back to practice (sub req'd)
-Second-half surge guides ECU

ECU downs James Madison after slow start
Washington Daily News

The American Today - East Carolina Victorious Saturday
theamerican.org

East Carolina Basketball Collects Home Win Against James Madison
The East Carolinian

Pirates Batter Dukes with Second-Half Surge
scout.com

ECU Whips JMU 70-58
rivals.com

Riley still ECU�s offensive coordinator � at least for now
Wilmington Star-News

From 247Sports.com
-Pirates top James Madison at Minges
-Riley addresses rumors

NCAA BB- JMU at ECU
WRALSportsFan.com

Pirate cruise past James Madison, 70-58
WNCT 9

Whisnant, East Carolina put away James Madison 70-58
WITN 7

Chris Johnson Returns to Tennessee, Now as a Jet
New York Times

Reading between the lines of Coach Interim
Daytona Beach News-Journal

December 13, 2014

Basketball Gameday- vs. James Madison
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Seniors ready to go bowling (sub req'd)
-Dukes to visit Minges (sub req'd)
-Panel votes- Change Aycock

Pirate fans urged to buy bowl tickets through ECU, not third party
WNCT

25 Players Guaranteed to Light Up the Stat Sheet This Bowl Season
Bleacher Report

Diamond in the rough- Justin Hardy, WR, East Carolina
Silver and Black Pride

Longtime assistant Hart let go at WSSU
Winston-Salem Journal

Gators adjusting to life without Will Muschamp
Tampabay.com

December 12, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-As Hardy moves out, Farrier moves in
-Thumbnail sketches: ECU's football recruiting class of 2015...
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

Meals With Macy Set For December 18
ecupirates.com

Football- ECU�s Hardy earns postseason awards
New Bern Sun Journal

North-South notebook- Versatility of North Myrtle Beach�s Gore once again to be on display
Myrtle Beach Online

Cold weather and 'change' were the themes as East Carolina, Florida coaches discuss Birmingham Bowl
AL.com

Gator football in transition Durkin holding down fort for UF
Gainesville Sun

December 11, 2014

From ecupirates.com
-Nine Pirates Earn All-American Conference Honors
-Pirates Visit Maynard Children's Hospital At Vidant Medical Center
-Pirate Women's Basketball Storms Past Loyola, 82-33

Nine Pirates honored
Greenville Daily Reflector

Another conference, another conference Player of the Year award for ECU�s Carden
Wilmington Star-News

ECU quarterback Carden named AAC player of the year
Raleigh News & Observer

December 10, 2014

Pirates Women's Basketball Storms Past Loyola, 82-33
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Farrier picks Pirates
-Roundup- Pirates win big

From 247 Sports
-Farrier commits to ECU
-Oakley sunglasses part of bowl gift package for ECU players

Here's what you need to know about the Birmingham Bowl
AL.com

From the East Carolinian
-East Carolina Football Head Coach Talks Birmingham Bowl
-East Carolina Football To Face Florida Gators In The Birmingham Bowl
-East Carolina Basketball Led By Young Core

From Scout.com
-Pirates Pickup Three-Star WR
-Bobby Petrino visits Mississippi JUCOs

State, ECU get favorable bowl matchups, even if they�re not the ones they wanted
Wilmington Star-News

Tigers maintaining interest in Arnold
Columbia (SC) State

Nine league all-stars could become free agents
YAHOO! Sports

December 9, 2014

From Bonesville.net
Audio- Coach Ruff weekly presser
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Justin Hardy Named 2014 Burlsworth Trophy Winner
-East Carolina Women's Hoops Travels to Loyola Tuesday Night
-Coach McNeill's Weekly Press Conference
-The Jeff Lebo Shows Make Their Season Premieres This Week

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates brace for Power 5 game
-Hardy honored for walk-on success

Facing Florida gives ECU chance at redemption
Raleigh News & Observer

Ruffin McNeill Talks Gators
Scout.com

Restless McNeill reflects upon UCF ending
247 Sports

ECU receiver Justin Hardy wins Burlsworth Award as nation's most outstanding player who began as walk-on
Fayetteville Observer

ECU�s Hardy wins Burlsworth Trophy as nation�s top former walkon
Wilmington Star-News

From WNCT 9
Coach Ruffin McNeill reads new book to local students
Pirates to face University of Florida in Birmingham Bowl on January 3rd

Florida to play East Carolina in Birmingham Bowl
Gainesville Sun

December 8, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Heels rebound against ECU
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina To Play Florida In The Birmingham Bowl
-East Carolina Falls to No. 12 UNC, 108-64

Birmingham Bowl Website

Birmingham Bowl pits Florida against East Carolina
Birmingham News

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-ECU to play Florida in Birmingham Bowl
-Tar Heels get the message, deliver 108-64 victory against ECU

Florida, East Carolina to play in Birmingham Bowl
Fayetteville Observer

From WITN 7
ECU falls to UNC 108-64
ECU to face Florida in Birmingham Bowl

Pirates to face University of Florida in Birmingham Bowl on January 3rd
WNCT 9

From the Washington Daily News
-UNC unruffled by East Carolina
-STEPPING UP � My Take- Storybook ending rewritten by the sidelines

From the Wilmington Star-News
-ECU headed to Birmingham to play Florida
-PIRATES REPLAY- A Senior Night to forget

From Greenville Headlines
-Pirates Lose to UNC, 108-64
-ECU Will Play Florida in Birmingham Bowl

From Rivals.com
-ECU to Birmingham Bowl
-Heels Step on ECU 108-64

From 247sports.com
-ECU to face off against Florida in Birmingham
-ECU outclassed by North Carolina

Florida, East Carolina to play in Birmingham Bowl
WRAL

ECU to face Florida in the Birmingham Bowl
Scout.com

December 7, 2014

From ecupirates.com
-Basketball Gameday- at North Carolina
-East Carolina Hands Ohio First Loss, 76-68
-Johnson Breaks School Record in Season Opener

UNC PG Marcus Paige seeks to get on track against ECU
Raleigh News & Observer

ACC Basketball- Three to know � East Carolina at No. 12 UNC-CH
Fayetteville Observer

Tar Heels' Johnson vows for aggressive uptick
Burlington Times News

Tudor- To recover their mojo, Pirates will need special bowl foe
WRAL

Pregame Shootaround- A decent schedule of Sunday games
NBC Sports

ECU women get road victory
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirates cool off Ohio with 76-68 decision
Athens Messenger

Breasseale Signs With ECU
Southern Pines Pilot

Senior Leave Legacy in Record Books
Scout.com

Kentucky Wildcats Football- Arm Chair AD
  Everyone knows that Mark Stoops was meeting with East Carolina�s Lincoln Riley this weekend. The grapevine is saying that the meeting went very well. So well, in fact, that Kentucky is looking to have this deal one by the middle of this week.
Wildcat Blue Nation

ECU's Riley a contender for UK coordinator job
Louisville Courier Journal

Winners and losers from Week 15 college football games
NFL.com

December 6, 2014

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Women's Basketball Meets Unbeaten Ohio Saturday Night
-Johnson Earns NSCAA All-Northeast Region Honors
-Track & Field Opens Season at Christopher Newport Holiday Open

After disaster in UCF game, ECU hopes for a name bowl
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Summers- Dream finish slips by
-McNeill- Last play won�t define us (sub req'd)
-Pirates face unbeaten Ohio

Football- Pirate seniors deserved better
New Bern Sun Journal

UCF beats ECU on 51-yard Hail Mary; clinches share of AAC title
Sporting News

Was DB unbuckling his chin strap during final play?
Fox Sports

Former NFL quarterback Jeff Blake imparts modern recruiting advice
MAX Preps

UNC president- System's medical schools need additional dollars
Durham Herald Sun

December 5, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Game Center- Hail Mary lifts UCF
-Game Day Photo Gallery
Audio- Ruff & Shane post-game
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-ECU's Late Rally Thwarted by UCF Hail Mary in 32-30 Loss
-Pirate Women's Basketball Falls at Cleveland State, 59-57

UCF needs Hail Mary on final play to nullify East Carolina rally
ESPN

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Batten- Storybook finish turns nightmarish for ECU
-Central Florida stuns East Carolina with Hail Mary

UCF Stuns East Carolina With Hail Mary, 32-30
WITN 7

UCF beats ECU in final seconds of regular season finale
WNCT 9

From WRAL Sportsfan
Bigger- We practice against that play every week, we always bat it down
Carden- There was some miscommunication
WATCH- UCF's hail mary at the buzzer that sinks East Carolina

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Hail Mary dashes ECU's comeback
-Notebook- Harvey sets scoring mark (sub req'd)
-Roundup- ECU women lose lead

Last-second Hail Mary touchdown by UCF sinks ECU
Raleigh News & Observer

From the East Carolinian
-Hail Mary Heartbreak on Senior Night
-UCF Spoils East Carolina Football's Senior Night With A Last Minute Hail Mary

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Perfect ending too good to be true for successful, but snakebit ECU seniors
-Central Florida stuns ECU on last-play Hail Mary

Football- Pirates grounded on UCF Hail Mary
New Bern Sun Journal

From rivals.com
-Knightmare in Greenville
-PI-TV Postgame- UCF 32 ECU 30

From scout.com
-Reactions to Hail Mary Catch
-UCF 32, ECU 30

From 247 Sports
-Hail mary ruins ECU comeback
-FINAL- UCF 32, ECU 30
-UCF 32, ECU 30- Postgame Comments
-UCF 32, ECU 30- Studs and Duds

Central Florida stunned East Carolina with a ridiculous Hail Mary
Washington Post

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF Hail Mary seals back-to-back conference titles for cardiac Knights
-Hail, yes! UCF Knights are champions again

UCF stuns East Carolina with Hail Mary, 32-30
Associated Press

UCF 32, East Carolina 30
Reuters

Senior night at ECU football game
WCTI 12

UCF 32, ECU 30- WR Perriman Answers UCF's AAC Prayers
Florida Ledger

WATCH- UCF connects on Hail Mary to shock East Carolina
CBS Sports

December 4, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Kevin's Keys to the Game
-FAU spurts past Pirates

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Hosts UCF On ESPN For Senior Night
-East Carolina Falls to FAU, 72-63
-East Carolina Women's Basketball Travels to Cleveland State
-White Announced As Nominee For 2015 NABC Good Works Team
-Trice Chosen As Nominee For 2015 WBCA Good Works Team

Previewing Thursday night's game
USA Today

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates renew rivalry with Knights
-FAU uses big run to top Pirates

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Carden and Hardy are ECU Pirates for life
-Florida Atlantic defeats East Carolina 72-63

ECU senior linebacker Brandon Williams looks to go out on top
Fayetteville Observer

Football- ECU to play UCF on Senior Night in primetime
New Bern Sun Journal

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF's Rannell Hall eager to serve as leader, playmaker for Knights at East Carolina
-UCF, East Carolina football game notes

From wralsportsfan.com
-McNeill- Any bowl game is fantastic
-Florida Atlantic defeats East Carolina 72-63

Florida Atlantic defeats East Carolina 72-63
WITN 7

Traffic changes ahead for ECU Thursday night game
WNCT 9

One Last Time In The Fick
scout.com

FAU Beats ECU 72-63
rivals.com

Week 15 Preview
UCFSports.com

Central Florida at East Carolina- AAC Title On Line Tonight
Florida Ledger

Central Florida at East Carolina
Florida Ledger

December 3, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Time to exalt 'faces of the franchise'
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Basketball Gameday- at Florida Atlantic
-Watch ECU Women's Hoops at Cleveland State on ESPN3
-ECU Baseball Team Visits Children's Hospital

Preview- East Carolina at Florida Atlantic
WPTZ The Champlain Valley

From the East Carolinian
-East Carolina Football Shifts Focus to UCF After Tulsa Win
-Ruffin McNeill and Players Address Rivalry With Central Florida
-East Carolina Volleyball Sees Improvement With 15 Win Season

ECU Football coach, team taking steps to protect against the risk of concussions
WNCT 9

COLUMN- Much on the line for ECU in regular season finale
Washington Daily News

UCF defense faces dramatic test at East Carolina
Orlando Sentinel

High Stakes for Knights and Pirates
scout.com

UCF Gears Up for Final 'One-Game-Playoff' Against East Carolina
KnightNews.com

Arden Vessie to run track and cross country at East Carolina University
Eastern Wake News

College Football Playoff standings bode well for extra ACC bowl slot
Daily Press (blog)

UCF Knights at East Carolina Pirates- Betting odds, point spread
Tireball Sports

Florida Should Strongly Consider Jim McElwain For Next Football
RantSports

Game Preview- Vikings vs. Jets
Vikings.com

ECU Dental School Opens 5th Clinic
Greenville Headlines

December 2, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Saying goodbye is never easy
Audio- Ruff weekly presser
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Coach McNeill's Weekly Press Conference
-B.J. Tyson Named The American Freshman-Of-The-Week

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Bryce big target for ECU (sub req'd)
-Hidden plays revealing to Lebo (sub req'd)

Coach Ruffin McNeill tells ECU seniors to enjoy the moment
Raleigh News & Observer

Thursday set for ECU seniors
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU Football coach, team taking steps to protect against the risk of
WNCT 9

UCF @ ECU- Setting The Stage
247 Sports

UCF Game Notes - ECU
ucfknights.com

From the Orlando Sentinel
-East Carolina poses big test for UCF's offensive line
-J.J. Worton's message to UCF football fans after ACL injury- I'm sorry

Cowboys told Dwayne Harris penalty was incorrect
ESPN

NFL says hit by Dallas Cowboys' Dwayne Harris on Eagles' Nolan Carroll during Thanksgiving game was legal
New Jersey Online

Jets' All-Running Plan Works for a While, but Not When It Matters
New York Times

Stoops at critical crossroads with hire
AthlonSports.com

December 1, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Ziggy perfect in Pirates win
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Second Annual Senior Tunnel Scheduled For UCF Football Game
-East Carolina Tops Central Connecticut State, 74-59

PIRATES REPLAY- A return to form in Tulsa
Wilmington Star-News

Pirates light up Devils
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU football- Who will replace QB Shane Carden next year?
Raleigh News & Observer

Pirates Take Care Of Central Connecticut State
WITN 7

Pirates blow by Blue Devils
Washington Daily News

Pirates Cruise Past Central Connecticut State
scout.com

ECU Topples Central Connecticut 74-59
rivals.com

From 247 Sports
-ECU shoots past Central Connecticut
-Adams decommits

December 31, 2014

From the Wilmington Star-News
-ACC, ECU players selected for postseason all-star football games
-Despite differing outcomes, State and UNC both got what they needed from bowl results

End-of-the-year bowl capsules
philly.com

From the Charlotte Observer
-Georgia runs away from Louisville 37-14 in Belk Bowl
-Panthers� defensive strategy- Stop run, turn up heat on QB
-Carolina Panthers are the underdogs no more
-Hornets center Al Jefferson out with groin strain

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Roy Williams' technical foul sparks UNC in 86-64 victory over William & Mary
-Duke�s Okafor makes big difference on offense, defense
-Canes seek to end 2014 the way they started it

Maryland routed by Stanford in Foster Farms Bowl
Washington Post

Conference USA hasn't looked strong, apart from ODU
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

December 30, 2014

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Stoudt, Clemson dominate Oklahoma 40-6 in Russell Athletic Bowl
-Medal of Honor Bowl lands South Carolina safety Brison Williams

From the Tulsa World
-Clemson dominates Oklahoma in Russell Athletic Bowl
-John E. Hoover- It�s time for Bob Stoops to go

From the Houston Chronicle
-Aggies hold off WVU for historic Liberty Bowl victory
-Arkansas manhandles former rival UT in Texas Bowl

From the Charlotte Observer
-Belk Bowl- Georgia, Louisville gear up for top 25 marquee matchup
-Cam Newton, Ron Rivera still seeking first playoff win together
-Panthers playoff strategy- Don�t lose their cool
-Coaches not sweating Benjamin�s drops yet
-10 things to know about the Arizona Cardinals
-Charlotte Hornets� comeback falters in 104-94 OT loss to Bucks

1st and 101- Super fans on college football quest
USA Today

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke tested in 86-69 win against scrappy Toledo
-Canadiens spoil Jordan Staal�s return with 3-1 win over Canes
-DeCock- Staal debut comes too late for Hurricanes

From the Detroit Free Press
-Everything fell right for U-M, Harbaugh
-Albom- Welcome home, Harbaugh � but U-M isn't the same

December 29, 2014

From USA Today
-Monday bowl previews- Liberty, Russell, Texas
-Analysis- Mich. can expect success with Harbaugh

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers obliterate Falcons 34-3, win NFC South
-Cam Newton efficient, effective
-Panthers, fans get what they wanted- Playoffs
-Panthers to face Cardinals in playoff
-Scott Says- Arizona a good first-round opponent
-Hornets� Walker speeds up development by slowing down

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Hamilton- Panthers� strange journey continues
-Carolina Panthers obliterate Atlanta Falcons 34-3, win NFC South
-Deacons edge Spiders at the buzzer

Pride, bragging rights on the line Monday for Clemson, Oklahoma
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Kevin Sumlin expects to fill all three vacant staff positions within the next week
NBC Sports

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-No billboard needed, but NC State can claim state title in football
-Jordan Staal anxious, excited about return to Hurricanes lineup

From the Wilmington Star-News
-High-profile �free agent� QBs considering transfer to Duke
-UNC�s Davis has surgery to repair broken leg

NFC East champion Cowboys top Redskins 44-17
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

December 28, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Late interception dooms Duke in 36-31 Sun Bowl loss to Arizona State
-DeCock- Seniors could take Duke this far, but no farther
-NC State Wolfpack bowl win was great senior sendoff
-Leading receiver Bo Hines to transfer from NC State
-No. 1 Kentucky holds off No. 4 Louisville 58-50
-UNC rolls over UAB 89-58
-Carolina Hurricanes fall to Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers still have shot at 'sustained success'
-Panthers-Falcons- What to watch
-Sorensen- Panthers already better prepared for 2015
-Walker�s career-high, record half not enough as Hornets fall to Magic
-Blazevich happy to be home, in Belk Bowl

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-USC reigns over Canes: Gamecocks' trying season ends with fourth straight bowl victory
-Maligned USC defense beats the bowl odds
-USC notes- Cooper's big play proves a spark
-Will former College of Charleston coach Doug Wojcik coach again?

Bowls Sort out Conference Supremacy- SEC Keeps Edge over Pac-12 as Both USC Teams Win
Breitbart News

PSU takes down BC in OT in Pinstripe Bowl
philly.com

December 27, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke seniors face Arizona State for final chance at bowl win
-UNC caps disappointing season with 40-21 loss to Rutgers in Quick Lane Bowl
-High-scoring offenses create longer college games
-Illinois crumbles late in 35-18 loss to Louisiana Tech

Sammy Batten- Bitcoin Bowl-winning Wolfpack has come a long way this season
Fayetteville Observer

From the Charlotte Observer
-UNC�s direction in question following ugly 40-21 loss to Rutgers
-Falcons, Panthers different teams since Week 11
-OKC Thunder snap Hornets� winning streak

Redskins notebook- RGIII 'probable" to play Sunday
Roanoke Times

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-USC notes- Spurrier takes issue with comment in ESPN documentary
-For Gamecocks, Independence Bowl offers one last chance to finish strong
-Challenge accepted- Clemson's defensive line ready for Oklahoma's wall of blockers

Butch Davis- 'I would be interested' if Miami job was open, right fit
CBS Sports

December 26, 2014

From USA Today
-Busy bowl weekend- Eight games on the slate
-Bowl game attendance on decline; TV interest grows

Key questions for each of Boxing Day's 3 college football bowl games
SB Nation

Three things to watch in Quick Lane Bowl
Detroit Free Press

Quick Lane Bowl- North Carolina Tar Heels at Rutgers Scarlet
Maddux Sports (blog)

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC in Quick Lane Bowl seeks positive end to disappointing season
-Defense fuels late-season surge for NC State
-Jameis Winston hearings transcript reveals accuser�s words as QB stays silent
-Bowl predictions- N&O football game picks

The 10 Greatest NFL Quarterbacks of All Time
wallstcheatsheet.com

Tech's bowl appearance brings excitement back to Ruston
Monroe News Star

December 25, 2014

From ESPN
Western Kentucky holds off Central Michigan's 34-point rally
Rice Cruises To Hawaii Bowl Win
-Ravens coach John Harbaugh said he doesn't want to know what brother Jim Harbaugh's future coaching plans

Next Level- Street preps for bowl
Greenville Daily Reflector

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Former NC State football star Torry Holt a receiver who won't stop giving
-LeBron set for Christmas homecoming against Heat

From the Charlotte Observer
-Belk Bowl- Georgia coach Mark Richt �home� for the holidays
-Despite tough 3-6 record, first-year coach sees progress at Appalachian State
-Panthers younger, faster since making moves

Michael Brewer Should Have a Big Game in the Military Bowl
fightinggobbler.com

Skip Holtz and Tim Beckman continue family coaching traditions
Chicago Tribune

December 24, 2014

Herd rolls in bowl
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

Think you know college football- Take this bowl quiz to test your knowledge
Dallas Morning News

North Carolina defense has one more chance to redeem itself in
Fayetteville Observer

Rutgers vs. North Carolina- Quick Lane Bowl Preview
SI.com

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Lacey leads NC State to comeback win over Louisiana Tech
-Hurricanes, Khudobin beat Devils in shootout
-Former Duke guard Tommy Amaker has impact at Harvard

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers tight end Greg Olsen, linebacker Luke Kuechly voted to Pro Bowl
-NFL moves Carolina Panthers-Atlanta Falcons game to 4-25 p.m. on CBS
-Modern-day gladiator- Josh Norman is up for any challenge
-Walker, Henderson lift Hornets over Bucks 108-101

49ers- U-M handled Harbaugh issue 'correctly'
Detroit Free Press

Louisiana Tech�s Houston Bates excited to face former Illinois teammates in Heart of Dallas Bowl
Baton Rouge Advocate

December 23, 2014

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Who�s who of ACC, ECU football players on 2014 All-America teams
-Favorable ruling ensures Winston�s availability for Seminoles

Barclay- MU ready to play
  Marshall and Northern Illinois play in the inaugural Boca Raton Bowl at 6 p.m. today.
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

From ESPN.com
-Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi has emerged as a focus of Pittsburgh's head coach search
-Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster has signed a five-year contract
-Georgia offensive coordinator Mike Bobo has been named the head coach at Colorado State

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers taking more risks late in games, and it�s paying off
-Once Cam Newton hit sled, it was all down hill
-Charlotte Hornets convincingly put away Denver Nuggets, 110-82
-Dr. Jerry Punch staying with ESPN
-SDSU athletic director named to new NCAA council

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-NC State awaits another challenge from Louisiana Tech
-Canes� young forwards a reason for optimism
-Bengals pick off Manning 4 times, reach playoffs

Former Miami Central High stars Rakeem Cato, Tommy Shuler to finish Marshall careers at Boca Raton Bowl
Miami Herald

December 22, 2014

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers-Falcons showdown set for Week 17
-Panthers beat Browns, control own destiny
-Newton- Crowd wrong to cheer Manziel injury

From the Greensboro News Record
-Ed Hardin- Happy return for Newton, Panthers
-UNC football prepares for Quick Lane Bowl

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Bowl practice allows Gamecocks to instill toughness, experience
-Winston cleared in conduct probe

With win, RGIII's future appears more secure
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

December 21, 2014

Complete-game win by RGIII sends Philly sprawling
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC starts fast, holds on for 82-74 victory against Ohio State
-West Virginia too much for NC State in 83-69 loss
-Hurricanes give up late goal, fall to Rangers 3-2 in shoot out
-David Robinson's son, Justin, to walk on at Duke
-Muhammad Ali hospitalized with pneumonia

From the Charlotte Observer
-Newton, Manziel share inescapable hype
-Hornets dominate Jazz in 104-86 win
-Davidson rolls to 7th straight win
-College football playoff, bowl guide

New Orleans Bowl 2014 game notes- Terrance Broadway goes out on top
New Orleans Times-Picayune

December 20, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Garner's Nyheim Hines will play college football at NC State
-DeCock- Harrison trade the first of many to come for Hurricanes
-Jahlil Okafor's passing allows Duke to run triple option
-Williams, UNC wait for 'big-time' player to emerge in front court
-Carolina Panthers are closing in on a 1,000-yard receiving duo
-Kemba Walker, Hornets roll past 76ers
-Time Warner Cable hikes customer fees for sports channels, Internet modems

December 19, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes' Harrison dealt to Jets for draft pick
-Canes end losing streak with 4-1 win against Maple Leafs
-UNC's Roy Williams is fired up and getting mean - like he used to be

From the Roanoke Times
-Bud Foster says he's had no contact with other schools about jobs
-UVa baseball team to make a holiday trip to Central America

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Report- Vick has paid back most of $18 million in debt
-FCC- "Redskins" not profane; station keeps license

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers QB Cam Newton expected to start against Browns
-Charlotte Hornets coach Steve Clifford- �Our problem is we don�t guard�
-Reserves rally 49ers against App. State

Michael Jordan's UNC shoes sell for $33000
WNCN

December 18, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Ralston Turner helps revived NC State defeat Tennessee
-DeCock- Mood generally good for Triangle teams heading into big weekend elsewhere
-Reeling Canes try to battle on
-APNewsBreak- Judge rejects NCAA concussions deal

Kentucky football expected to hire W.Va. assistant as offensive coordinator
Lexington Herald-Leader

Ed Hardin- Newton should sit, but we�ll see
Greensboro News-Record

From the Charlotte Observer
-Cam Newton looks sharp in 1st practice after wreck
-Charlotte Hornets fall to Phoenix Suns, 111-106
-Kurt Busch testifies at no-contact order hearing

Bowl-bound Wolfpack happy not to be home for the holidays
Wilmington Star-News

College football coaching carousel- Wisconsin hires Chryst
WTVM 9

Vic Koenning returns to Troy for second stint as defensive coordinator
Troy Messenger

UNCW holds off Liberty in OT
WWAY NewsChannel 3

Bob Huggins Was Right- Stop Playing Marshall
The Smoking Musket (blog)

Spurrier now on 'four to five' year plan at South Carolina
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

December 17, 2014

Geoff Collins makes 'lateral' move from Mississippi State to Florida, says Dan Mullen
Al.com

2014-2015 Bowl Previews, Analysis, Picks 
College Football News

Ed Hardin- Heels handle Spartans
Greensboro News-Record

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC Now- Tar Heels bounce back from �Cats� loss with 79-56 win at UNCG
-NC State waiting on bigs to step forward
-Running game fuels Wolfpack�s improvement
-Some UNC players, after 'lazy' season, learned about Vic Koenning news on Twitter
-Jordan Staal on return- �It�s going to be a little while yet�

Tar Heels will be healthy for Quick Lane Bowl game
Wilmington Star-News

From the Roanoke Times
-Redskins' Griffin tuning out the noise at season's end
-Coaching, offensive openings could bring growth to UVa football
-All-America team packed with players from playoff -- and one from Virginia Tech

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers' Cam Newton relishes new role- Santa
-It was Bill Polian�s job to make the tough calls for Panthers
-Charlotte Hornets trading Lance Stephenson complex
-Hornets gameday
-Suspension over, but unlikely Charlotte Hornets' Jeff Taylor will immediately be on active roster
-Sprint to end NASCAR series sponsorship after 2016
-Charlotte 49ers escape against College of Charleston
-Mexico featured in Gold Cup doubleheader in July at Bank of America Stadium

College football bowl gifts: good, bad and ridiculous
Sporting News

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-For Gamecocks, opening of bowl practice feels like a new start
-Holbrook contract extended through 2019 season
-It's not Florida, but Shreveport still promises a good game - and gumbo
-Rough year for Clemson's Cole Stoudt ends with one final shot at redemption

From the CBS Sports
-Will Harbaugh be Michigan's man?
-Bo Pelini is taking job at Youngstown State
-Miami, Nike could end 27-year-old partnership
-Big 12 officiating crew to work CFP title game

ODU sells out every game, but college football attendance continues to slip nationwide
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

December 16, 2014

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-State senate bill would require Clemson, South Carolina to pay athletes
-Gamecocks scrambling to hold on to recruits
-FSU hangover still lingers for Miami

Tuesday Skull Session - Replacing Tom Herman
Eleven Warriors

Is Spurrier, Jr. In The Mix For Job At Kentucky?
WSPA.com

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-UAB's decision could mean 13-team league
-UAB cornerback, 2 Fork Union players commit to ODU

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Rivera taking wait-and-see approach on Newton�s status
-Saints beat Bears 31-15, grab South lead
-Georgia Tech beats Appalachian State 70-57

From WRAL Sportsfan
-Tar Heels' struggling defense gets 1 more shot
-Holliday- College football's 7 Deadly Sins

From the Roanoke Times
-Redskins will stick with Robert Griffin as Gruden cites team struggles
-Virginia Tech's Willie Byrn wraps up an unlikely career

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Okafor has 25 and 20 in Duke�s 75-62 win over Elon
-Canes hope to avoid NHL�s mumps outbreak
-NC State buzzer shot looked good, but it wasn�t
-UNC coach Larry Fedora looks to replace Vic Koenning

December 15, 2014

Holliday's hire went from secret to success
The Register Herald

Steve Spurrier�s son a candidate to become Kentucky Football Offensive Coordinator
kysportsconnection.com

From CollegeFootballTalk
-Johnny Manziel�s debut as an NFL starter couldn�t have gone much worse
-North Carolina reportedly targeting Florida�s D.J. Durkin as its defensive coordinator

Wofford pulls off thrilling upset at NC State, 55-54
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Karl Hess returns to N.C. State � and things don�t end well for the Wolfpack
Wilmington Star-News

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-NC State�s apparent buzzer-beater comes too late
-Limitless ceiling on Duke basketball�s potential
-Jacobs- How data help Duke refine approach on court
-Assessing the risk as Canes evaluate free agents

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers survive freak week, stay in playoff race
-Henderson- Hornets� �I Can�t Breathe� T-shirts spread awareness

From CBS Sports
-Man charged with murder of Auburn TE Mitchell
-Mariota wins Heisman Trophy
-Mizzou DC Steckel new coach at Missouri State

From the Roanoke Times
-Redskins watch momentum swing abruptly in loss to Giants
-VMI hires UVa assistant Wachenheim as new football coach

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Winners and losers in the new bowl order
-Huggins brightens Swinney's day

December 14, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC�s Williams in foul mood after 84-70 beating at Kentucky
-Flyers rout Hurricanes 5-1
-Oregon QB Marcus Mariota wins Heisman Trophy

From the Charlotte Observer
-Carolina Panthers go back to the future, become relevant again
-For Panthers, Derek Anderson is Next Man Up
-Nets get hot from 3-point range, rout Hornets 114-87
-Charlotte Hornets join the "I Can't Breathe" movement, wearing T-shirts in warm-ups vs. Brooklyn Nets

December 13, 2014

From the Charlotte Observer
-Charlotte 49ers dismiss 5 as baseball investigation continues
-Muschamp returning to Auburn as defensive coordinator
-Grizzles grab win from Hornets 113-107 in 2OT
-Bucs-Panthers game matches top prospects for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year

UNCW running teams not satisfied after private meeting
Wilmington Star-News

Judge hears media lawsuit over fired UNC staffers
WNCN

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC faces a tall task against Kentucky
-State Now- 3 Points from Friday�s 86-50 win over Charleston Southern
-Canes hope bad breaks end soon

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Redskins QB McCoy gets medical OK to start Sunday
-ODU's Taylor Heinicke signs with famed NFL agent

Air Force coach Calhoun- Playoff is un-American
CBS Sports

Spurrier's '2-3 years' comment hurting recruiting
247 Sports

No NCAA update on Southern�s status yet
Baton Rouge Advocate

December 12, 2014

UNC fires the coach of its porous defense
Fayetteville Observer

Dooley- Never too many bowlsNo one is forcing you to watch them all
Gainesville Sun

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-'Lucky' night favors Tampa Bay; Hurricanes fall 2-1
-Source- UNC DC Vic Koenning 'moving on'
-Return games at Reynolds Coliseum have been good to Wolfpack
-How does Mike Krzyzewski keep bringing that high level of energy?
-Wake Forest�s big lineman has huge impact

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers' Cam Newton on wreck- �Somebody�s supposed to be dead�
-DeAngelo Williams 'probably' out vs. Bucs
-Panthers PSL holders get playoff notification
-Panthers' Olsen excited for 30 for 30�s �The U Part 2�
-'Natural' QB Philly Brown ready if needed
-Hornets� Hairston again draws unwanted attention
-Big NASCAR weekend in Charlotte

From the Roanoke Times
-Doughty- UVa is not alone with its string of losing seasons
-Criticism continues to rain, but Redskins riding out the storm

Virginia Tech's Dadi Nicolas awaits advisory board, while Brewer's shoulder is bowl-ready
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Bowl bid (not trip) is what matters
Greensboro News-Record

Official- Watson will miss bowl game to repair, rehab torn ACL
Charleston (SC) Post and Courier

December 11, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Joe Giglio�s A-Z guide to college football bowl season
-DeCock- Time for Hurricanes to make something of wasted season
-Duke spokesman- No contact with David Cutcliffe or Kevin White about the Michigan job

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers QB Cam Newton out vs. Tampa Bay, Derek Anderson to start
-Panthers can flip script again after Cam crash
-Hornets hold off Celtics, 96-87
-Charlotte familiar ground for Belk Bowl coaches
-Brian France- No changes to Chase format in 2015

Deacs� radio analyst will have surgery; Odom to help fill in
Winston Salem Journal

December 10, 2014

From the Charlotte Observer
-Newton has back fractures after wreck
-Cam Newton crash offers reminder of what matters
-Newton likely to miss Sunday game vs. Bucs
-Hornets� Kidd-Gilchrist cleared to practice, set to play Wednesday against the Celtics
-Charlotte 49ers looking to UAB for transfers; get commitment from S.C. RB

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Madison Bumgarner named SI Sportsman of the Year
-Canes looking for ways to score more goals
-Duke LB Helton wins Campbell Trophy

From the Charleston (SC) Post and Courier
-Texans' Clowney has microfracture knee surgery
-Sources- Surgery this week will end Clemson QB Watson's season
-USC's bowl opponent Miami is still 'the U'

Finances, compliance spur UNCW sports cuts
Wilmington Star-News

App Trail- Jerry Moore, College Football Hall of Fame
Winston Salem Journal

December 9, 2014

UNCW to cut four running programs
Wilmington Star-News

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Mistakes cost Canes in 2-1 loss to Jagr and Devils as home stand ends
-Carter- Tar Heels find fitting fate in Quick Lane Bowl

From the Charlotte Observer
-Arizona's Wright wins Bronko Nagurski Trophy
-Carolina Panthers celebrate dominant Sunday with working Monday

From the Charleston (SC) Post and Courier
-Former Clemson QB Streeter hired to replace Morris as QBs coach
-Clemson WR Demarre Kitt decides to transfer

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Virginia Tech's Brandon Facyson will miss spring practices after suffering broken leg
-College Football Playoff pairings, Hokies' Military Bowl bid ideal

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Players cast adrift by UAB consider ODU for new home
-RGIII might start for Redskins; McCoy to get tests

Ranking the Bowl Games
ESPN

From CBS Sports
-Ranking the bowls
-KU AD- Big 12 talking championship game 'now'

December 8, 2014

From the Fayetteville Observer
-UNC, Duke, N.C. State, ECU learn bowl destinations
-College football FBS bowl schedule

Frenzied selection process aside, State teams happy with bowl destinations
Wilmington Star-News

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-NC State, Duke, UNC bowl bound
-College Football Playoffs selections bring debate
-DeCock- Bowl process takes murky step backward, NC State pays price
-Carolina Hurricanes fall to Detroit Red Wings 3-1

From ESPN
-Ohio State will join Alabama, Oregon and Florida State in the inaugural College Football Playoff
-Bowl  Picture Overview

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers unexpectedly approach perfection in rout
-Panthers blow out rival Saints, 41-10
-Harper on thrown can- 'It looked like the WWE'

From the Charleston (SC) Post and Courier
-Clemson, Oklahoma to square off in Russell Athletic Bowl
-Matchup with Miami has Gamecocks anticipating Independence Bowl

Aggies vs. West Virginia in Liberty Bowl on Dec. 29
Houston Chronicle

Washington Redskins may have hit bottom in loss to Rams
Roanoke Times

December 7, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-NC State tops Wake Forest 78-65 in ACC opener
-No. 2 Florida State tops No. 12 Ga. Tech 37-35 for ACC title
-'Weird day' arrives for ex-Red Wings and current Canes Bill Peters, Andrej Nestrasil
-Fowler- Panthers' Cam Newton hasn't proven he's a $100 million quarterback

ACC bowl projections: Florida State heads to the playoff after winning third straight league title
Syracuse.com

All hail Jimbo Fisher, FSU as kings of ACC
Orlando Sentinel

Marshall football notebook- Haig unlikely C-USA championship MVP
Charleston Gazette Mail

Quick hits from La. Tech's loss to Marshall
Monroe News Star

Gamecocks hoping for bid to the Belk Bowl
Greenville (SC) News

For Gamecocks, it's likely Belk or Birmingham
Times and Democrat

December 6, 2014

Possibilities abound for Military Bowl organizers
Annapolis Capital

Virginia Tech appears likely to go to Military Bowl, but it 'depends on
Washington Post

ACC to announce bowl lineup on selection show Sunday
Wilmington Star-News

CUSA Championship- Edge goes to Herd in experience
Charleston Gazette

From the Tampa Bay Times
-FSU aims to leave no doubt in ACC title game
-New Gators coach Jim McElwain arrives in Gainesville

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Georgia Tech coach says Florida State should be ranked No. 1
-For Carolina Panthers, red zone becomes dead zone

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Wake Forest's transformation project crosses paths with N.C. State in ACC opener
-Oregon routs Arizona 51-13 to win Pac-12 championship
-College Football roundup- Northern Illinois wins MAC title game

Scrutiny and safeguards- USC and Clemson balance athletics, academics in wake of UNC scandal
Charleston (SC) Post and Courier

December 5, 2014

Gators, Huskers hire coaches
Greenville Daily Reflector

Gamecocks aren't alone playing the bowl waiting game
Charleston (SC) Post and Courier

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Semin scores, but third-period goal by Capitals downs Canes
-Centennial Authority OKs master plan for PNC Arena
-ACC commissioner John Swofford looks to the future for conference
-US legislation would create presidential commission for college sports
-Carolina Panthers DE Greg Hardy returns to team facilities, Twitter
-Murray, Romo lead Cowboys over Bears 41-28

December 4, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-No. 4 Duke powers through road win over No. 2 Wisconsin
-Tar Heels' toughness questioned again after loss against Iowa
-DeCock- With heavy heart and no time to grieve, Roy Williams goes back to work
-Carolina Panthers say December is no time to surrender
-Hornets lose 10th straight after Bullls' fourth-quarter charge

How Baylor and TCU can wreck college football playoff picture
New York Times

Could inaugural College Football Playoff exclude undefeated Florida State?
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Redskins seeking faster starts offensively
Roanoke Times

MARSHALL FOOTBALL- Attitude the key for Louisiana Tech's
Charleston Daily Mail

A lot must play out before Hokies know their bowl
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Report- UAB only signed stadium lease for 2014
NBC Sports

Report- UL-Lafayatte, Ark. St., S. Ala. get bids
CBS Sports

December 3, 2014

From the Birmingham News
-UAB President Ray Watts- 'Killing football was not what we set out to do'
-Ray Watts and his balance sheet kill UAB football, and strong men shed honest tears
-Mob taunts, curses Ray Watts as UAB football supporters leave in tears following announcement
-Watson Brown on demise of UAB football- 'It's like losing a family member to me'
-UAB head coach Bill Clark 'heartbroken' about school's decision to end football program
-UAB Blazers logo erased from Legion Field for the last time
-Colorado State recruit reportedly told to postpone visit because Jim McElwain 'taking the Florida job'

Fearless fussing over lost ornaments
USA Today

Louisiana Tech's Holtz all too familiar with The Joan
Bluefield Daily Telegraph

CONFERENCE USA FOOTBALL- Marshall AD, coach disappointed
Charleston Daily Mail