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

New Florida D-line coach Williams finds success in all career stops
Terrell Williams spent the past three years as the defensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders.
Fox Sports

NCHSAA commissioner leaving for national position
Gaston Gazette

January 26, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates close with win
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates' Regular Season Finale Moved to 4 PM EST
-ECU Drops 4-2 Decision To UNC Asheville

From Scout.com
-ECU Faces Absences on the Mound
-ECU Comes Up Short Against Conference Leaders

Olenga decommits
247 Sports

The American Today- Tulsa Defeats East Carolina in Come From Behind Victory
theAmerican.org

January 25, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates just short against
AAC leaders
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Drops 66-64 Contest to Tulsa
-16 Pirates Move into ECU Record Book at Hokie Invitational
-Pirate Women's Basketball Falls to Tulsa, 74-63
-Pirates Sweep Dual Meet From UMBC

Football- Hardy's team gets win in Senior Bowl
New Bern Sun Journal

Carden makes most of limited Senior Bowl opportunity
Wilmington Star-News

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Hurricane douses ECU's upset bid
-Tulsa women end ECU streak

From the Tulsa World
-Tulsa holds on against East Carolina to win ninth straight
-Tulsa women rally from 10-point halftime deficit to win at East Carolina

Tulsa fends off East Carolina, 66-64
USA Today

NCAA Game Summary - Tulsa at East Carolina
UPI

Undefeated Tulsa squeaks by ECU
Washington Daily News

TU Women Get Second-Half Victory Over East Carolina
Oklahoma's Own NewsOn6

Senior Bowl 2-minute drill- Who the heck is Tyler Varga-
AL.com

January 24, 2015

From ecupirates.com
-Basketball Gameday- vs. Tulsa
-Carden and Hardy Set To Play In 2015 Senior Bowl
-ECU Women's Hoops Hosts Tulsa on Alumni Day
-Pirates Defeat Norfolk State For First Win
-Pirates Conduct First Spring Practice

Count Shane Carden among players needing standout Senior Bowl
Sporting News

ECU Baseball- Pirates Conduct First Spring Practice Friday
WNCT 9

Football- ECU's Hardy looking to impress at Senior Bowl
New Bern Sun Journal

Winners and losers among ACC, ECU players in Senior Bowl practices
Wilmington Star-News

Ten players to watch in the 2015 Senior Bowl
Yardbarker

2015 Senior Bowl- Ten Guys to Watch During the Senior Bowl
Bloguin

Senior Bowl 2015- Final Takeaways and Analysis
Bleacher Report

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU faces talented Tulsa
-Pirates brave rain in 1st workout (Sub req'd)
-ECU women look to extend streak

Tulsa Prepares To Face ECU
Oklahoma's Own NewsOn6

From the Tulsa World
-TU at East Carolina women's basketball preview
-Tulsa's success tied to learning to defend in the post

Kansas-Texas is this weekend�s best matchup
Boston Globe

Finding his shot
Richmond adding to Viper scoring attack as a rookie
Sanford Herald

Orioles may receive top prospect in possible Dan Duquette deal
Birds Watcher

January 23, 2015

Keli Harrell Rejoins ECU Softball Staff as Interim Assistant Coach
ecupirates.com

From the East Carolinian
-ECU Baseball optimistic despite offseason departures
-ECU women's hoops set for conference rematch
-ECU Men's Basketball prepares for conference bout with Tulsa
-Stacking up the AAC

WBB Game 19 Preview- East Carolina
Tulsa Athletics

Preview- Tulsa at East Carolina
WSBT 22

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU baseball aims to revitalize
-White wise beyond his years (Sub req'd)
-Three-man senior class leads ECU (Sub req'd)

Diamond Bucs Given a Clean Slate
Scout.com

Godwin Optimistic
Rivals.com

ECU basketball, baseball players team up with sheriff to combat bullying
WITN 7

Rams checking out East Carolina QB
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Small receivers Hardy, Crowder making a big splash in Senior Bowl practices
Wilmington Star-News

QB Bryce Petty catches Lions' attention at Senior Bowl
Hardy has interview with several Lions coaches and scouts
Detroit News

Senior Bowl North Squad has Southern flavor
Old North Banter

2015 Senior Bowl- Who Are the Top Players to Watch at Every Position?
Bleacher Report

Pictures: Senior Bowl 2015 practice
NY Newsday

Senior Bowl standouts- Quinten Rollins making transition from basketball to football while Miami stars provide 'wow' moments
New Orleans Times Picayune

Boston College�s Ryan Day joins Philadelphia Eagles staff
NBC Sports

ECU To Conduct Forums On Aycock Dorm Renaming
Greenville Headlines

January 22, 2015

Macy Wins No. 200 in Pirates' 67-49 Victory Over SMU
ecupirates.com

SMU Falls To East Carolina, 67-49
smumustangs.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Macy gets 200th win
-Diamond Bucs aim to revitalize
-McNeill busy making home visits (Sub req'd)

Macy Wins No. 200 In Pirates� 67-49 Victory Over SMU
WITN 7

2015 Senior Bowl- Mixed bag from QB Bryce Petty on Day 2
CBS Sports

2015 Senior Bowl- Observations from Wednesday's North Team Practice
Kansas City Chiefs

Former Kelly recruit among QB prospects at Senior Bowl
Philly.com

Ken Whisenhunt surprised by no-huddle numbers
NFL.com

Cliff Godwin, Pirates usher in 2015 baseball season
WNCT 9

Panthers fans win free trip to Pro Bowl
Gaston Gazette

From 247 Sports
-A look back- How the final stretch can change a recruiting class
-JUCO prospect to visit ECU this weekend
-Baseball Media Day

January 21, 2015

Batten- ECU lands 2013's top N.C. prospect, Derrell Scott
Fayetteville Observer

Havelock's Webster to try football again at ECU
Havelock News

Football- Webster to attempt ECU comeback
New Bern Sun Journal

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Sweeps Women's Weekly American Swimming And Diving Awards
-East Carolina Seeks Fourth Straight Win at SMU Wednesday

From The East Carolinian
-East Carolina Basketball lands two recruits
-East Carolina women's hoops exacts revenge against Memphis
-Heather Macy eyeing 200th win
-East Carolina men's basketball on par with expectations

ECU�s Carden shows his skill in practice
Raleigh News & Observer

Senior Bowl Day 1 practice report- Up and down day for QBs
SBN

Top 20 NFL Draft prospects to watch at 2015 Senior Bowl
Sporting News

Senior Bowl standouts- Trenton Brown is one big man, but little ol' Jamison Crowder steals the show
Cleveland Plain Dealer

Mayock- Duke's Jamison Crowder a standout at Senior Bowl
NFL

Oregon QB Marcus Mariota informs Senior Bowl officials he will not play in the game
Al.com

Dias no longer UL commitment
The Daily Advertiser

January 20, 2015

Pirate Men's Tennis Falls To Coastal Carolina
ecupirates.com

Tyson Shining Bright
Scout.com

Monahan setting ECU marks
Free Lance-Star

On Campus- Durazo named to ECU�s academic honor roll
Sanford Herald

Rams ready to 'shop' at Senior Bowl
STLtoday.com

January 19, 2015

East Carolina Fights Past Memphis, 60-39, For Third Straight Win
ecupirates.com

Payne, Pirates cruise in win
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU women notch 3rd straight win
WITN 7

ECU women win third game in a row
WNCT 9

U of M women lose to ECU, 60-39
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Panthers shopping for O-line, receivers, DBs at Senior Bowl
Charlotte Observer

2015 Senior Bowl Preview- Offense
SB Nation

ECU Hosts 2015 Commits
Scout.com

From The East Carolinian
-Looking back on Lincoln Riley's significances at ECU
-ECU Men's Basketball falls to SMU

January 18, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Mustangs turn back ECU
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Record Breakers '14- Pirates Honor Senior Class With Banquet
-Monahan Sets Minges Pool Record as East Carolina Defeats ODU
-East Carolina Falls to SMU, 77-54
-Pirates Win Three Events at Dick Taylor Carolina Cup
-East Carolina Seeks Redemption Against Memphis Sunday

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Mustangs race past Pirates
-Thompson regroups after retirement (Sub req'd)
-Pirates try for 3rd straight win

Nichols- Maintaining status quo significant for SMU's big win following NCAA accusations
Dallas News

Quick take- SMU 77, East Carolina 54
Pony Pride

Lincoln Riley Move leaves ECU in Major Transition
Old North Banter

East Carolina Football Could Be Well Represented In NFL Draft
The East Carolinian

NFL evaluations begin as players, scouts, coaches arrive for Senior Bowl; plus, visitors guide to practices, game, etc
AL.com

32 Draft Prospects to Watch in the 2015 Senior Bowl
NE Patriots Draft

10 Most Difficult College Football Players to Replace in 2015 Season
Bleacher Report

Miami�s Chickillo, State�s Sade, Louisville�s Brown stand out at East-West Shrine Game
Wilmington Star-News

January 17, 2015

Spied from the Crow's Nest
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Basketball Gameday- at SMU
-East Carolina To Host 2017 Women's Golf Regional
-Volleyball Continues Community Service Following Successful Season

ECU Loses Offensive Line Coach
scout.com

From 247 Sports
-Pirates lose OL coach
-McNeill- Promoting Nichol was part of plan (Sub req'd)

Cal hires East Carolina run-game coordinator to coach Bears' offensive line
Contra Costa Times

From the NBC Sports
-Cal nabs East Carolina�s Brandon Jones as offensive line coach
-Nick Marshall added to Senior Bowl roster

From the Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub req'd)
-The Whisnant way
-Pirates rolling with staff changes

College football- ECU makes safe logical pick for new offensive leader
Fayetteville Observer

Tar Heels Blank Pirates In 2015 Opener
GoHeels.com

January 16, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Great Scott! 4-star RB set to enroll
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-McNeill Announces ECU Football Staff Promotions
-Beth Keylon-Randolph to Take Indefinite Leave of Absence
-Track & Field to Compete at Dick Taylor Carolina Cup Friday

Nichol named East Carolina's offensive coordinator
Fayetteville Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU recruiting class gelling
-New coordinator plans to hold steady
-ECU softball coach takes leave

ECU Promotes Nichol To Offensive Coordinator
WITN 7

From the East Carolinian
-ECU football hands out plethora of promotions
-Looking back on Lincoln Riley's significances at ECU
-ECU women's basketball coach Heather Macy debuts new radio show
-ECU men's basketball notches first AAC win

From WNCT 9
Nichol hired as Pirates Offensive Coordinator, one of four promotions
ECU holds of Houston 66-61 to earn first American Conference win

Pirates claim first ever American victory
Washington Daily News

SMU Hosts East Carolina On Saturday At 3 PM CT
SMU Mustangs

Preview- East Carolina at SMU
WSBT 22

McNeill promotes assistant Nichol as new ECU offensive coordinator
Wilmington Star-News

From 247 Sports
-Nichol unlikely to change ECU's system
-ECU makes staff changes official

ECU announces Nichol's Promotion to OC
scout.com

East Carolina announces promotion of four assistants
NBC Sports

Report- East Carolina to name Nichol offensive coordinator, make other moves
Fox Sports

Oklahoma football- Like most offensive coordinators, Lincoln Riley sometimes criticized for playcalling
The Oklahoman

Purple and Gold Standard
coached.com

January 15, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates make history against Houston
Audio- Jeff Lebo post-game
Audio- Tyson & Whisnant post-game
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Hold On Late to Defeat Houston, 66-61
-East Carolina Tops Tulsa, 77-68

Men's Basketball Drops Road Game at ECU
uhcougars.com

From WITN 7
-3 players suspended from ECU women's basketball team
East Carolina holds on late to defeat Houston 66-61
-'Secret peeper' pleads guilty in ECU locker room case

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Nichol picked to lead Pirate offense
-Men hang on for win over UH
-Women get second straight AAC win

ECU 66, UH 61
ESPN

East Carolina holds on late to defeat Houston 66-61
USA Today

University of Houston stumbles late in loss to East Carolina
Houston Chronicle

Recap- East Carolina 66, Houston 61
WSBT 22

East Carolina women work Tulsa over inside in 77-68 AAC win
Tulsa World

Six area players nominated as McDonald's All-Americans
High School OT

January 14, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Opportunity summons young
gun Riley
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Basketball Gameday- vs. Houston
-East Carolina Meets Tulsa in Conference Clash Wednesday Night

Men's Hoops On the Road at East Carolina
uhcougars.com

Continuity the best policy as ECU prepares for life after Riley
Wilmington Star-News

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU women travel to Tulsa
-Welcome to the show (sub req'd)

Virginia Tech announces football schedule tweaks
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Virginia Tech shuffles future football schedules, adds series vs. Rutgers
Hampton Roads Daily Press

BYU adds Wagner to 2015 Football Schedule
FB Schedules

From the East Carolinian
-Debate- Opposing Views On East Carolina Football's Success
-East Carolina Men's Basketball's Road Struggles Prove Costly

From 247 Sports
-Pirates moving quickly in coaching search (sub req'd)
-Riley bids farewell to Pirate Nation

January 13, 2015

Riley Officially Named To Oklahoma Staff
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Riley headed to Oklahoma
-Riley leaving, but QB is coming
-Summers promoted to Reflector sports editor

UPDATE- Riley, Stoops, McNeill comment on hire
WITN 7

Confirmed- Riley departing ECU for Oklahoma
WNCT 9

Troy D & Ellerbe talked to Dean Blevins, the Sports Director at KWTV in Oklahoma who broke the Lincoln Riley story on "Live @ Five".
Pirate Radio 1250

McNeill comments on Riley's departure
247 Sports

Lincoln Riley Leaving ECU for Oklahoma
Greenville Headlines

It�s official- ECU offensive coordinator Riley hired by Oklahoma
Wilmington Star-News

From the Oklahoman
-Lincoln Riley hire met with media approval, mixed fan reaction
-Oklahoma football- Lincoln Riley provides a much-needed offensive identity
-Oklahoma football- What they're saying about new offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley
-Oklahoma football- A closer look at Lincoln Riley and his offensive philosophy
-OU football- Lincoln Riley bio

Riley to Join OU as Offensive Coordinator
soonersports.com

Oklahoma to hire East Carolina's Lincoln Riley as offensive coordinator
USA Today

Report- Sooners hire ECU's Riley to run offense
CBS Sports

The Oklahoma Sooners hired East Carolina offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley for the same position on Bob Stoops' staff, the school announced Monday
ESPN

January 12, 2015

East Carolina offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley being courted by Oklahoma
Fayetteville Observer

Riley rumored for OU job
Greenville Daily Reflector

Oklahoma football- East Carolina's Lincoln Riley one of several candidates for OU offensive coordinator position
Oklahoma News

Reports- Former Texas Tech assistant Lincoln Riley among top candidates for Oklahoma offensive coordinator
Dallas Morning News

ECU�s Lincoln Riley headed to Sooners as OC?
NBC Sports

Report: Lincoln Riley to Oklahoma
scout.com

ECU offensive coordinator Riley reportedly heading for Oklahoma
Wilmington Star-News

False Alarm: Lincoln Riley To Oklahoma Not A Reality
SB Nation

BREAKING NEWS- Oklahoma To Name Lincoln Riley Offensive Coordinator
KWTV 9

ECU's Lincoln Riley new Offensive Coordinator at Oklahoma
WNCT 9

Developing Story- East Carolina Offensive Coordinator Heading To Oklahoma
The East Carolinian

Heather Macy Weekly Radio Show to Premiere January 12
ecupirates.com

January 11, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates tap Texas for scholarly lineman
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

East Carolina Drops Houston for First American Conference Win, 87-46
ecupirates.com

ECU women nab first league win
Greenville Daily Reflector

Former ECU Pirate Chris Johnson arrested on weapons charge
WNCT 9

From WITN 7
-Former ECU Pirate Chris Johnson arrested in Florida
-ECU women get first AAC win

Duke�s Blakeney, Miami�s Williams steal spotlight at Medal of Honor Bowl
Wilmington Star-News

January 10, 2015

East Carolina Meets Houston Saturday Afternoon
ecupirates.com

Team Rosters - Three Pirates on American team
Medal of Honor Bowl Website

Spied from the Crow's Nest
Bonesville.net

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

McNeill Bids Farewell to Special Senior Class
Scout.com

Former Packer, Marian U's Koonce co-authors, speaks about new book
Fond du Lac Reporter

Mailbag- Latest on the OU O-coordinator search
ESPN

January 9, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Lebo on AAC- 'Quite a jump'
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

ECU Announces Baseball's Evening With The Pirates
ecupirates.com

Keeping the Pirates on board is key
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU loses defensive lineman
247 Sports

BYU football- Part 1, an early look at the 2015 schedule
isportsweb

10 College Football Teams That Will Take a Major Step Back in 2015
Bleacher Report

January 8, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates get a 'steal' in sack artist
Olenga
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

Taylor's Monster Game Not Enough in Loss to Tulane
ecupirates.com

ECU women lose 4th straight
WITN 7

Wave wipeout in Minges
Greenville Daily Reflector

Tulane women win physical contest at East Carolina 76-63
New Orleans Times Picayune

Scout Spotlight: Deondre Farrier
Scout.com

In 'Hollywood' script, parents' gamble pays off for UB's Evans
Buffalo News

January 7, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Bearcats down ECU
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Drops One to Cincinnati, 69-48
-ECU Women's Basketball Hosts Tulane Wednesday on ESPN3

ECU has �blueprint� to continue football success
Wilmington Star-News

From the East Carolinian
-Cincinnati tops East Carolina men�s hoops at home
-Missed opportunities against Power 5 opponents by East Carolina

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Shooting woes sink Pirates
-Physical intro to AAC (sub req'd)

Pirates Fall at Cincinnati, 69-48
WNCT 9

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
-UC Bearcats roll easily past ECU
-Photos: UC vs. East Carolina

Cincinnati 68, ECU 49
Scout.com

Bearcats Maul ECU 69-41
Rivals.com

Men's Basketball Surges Past East Carolina, 69-48
Cincinnati Athletics

NCAA Game Summary - East Carolina at Cincinnati
UPI

Johnson, Clark come up big for Bearcats
Fox Sports

Men's basketball | Cincinnati crushes ECU 69-48
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Cincinnati eases past ECU
247 Sports

The Taiwanese Animators Have Tackled The Very Important Adam Lane, Jr. Pooping Incident
UPROXX

January 6, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Final thoughts from Birmingham
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

Audio: Brian Bailey Show
Pirate Radio 1250

Basketball Gameday- at Cincinnati
ecupirates.com

Cincinnati Greets East Carolina on Tuesday at 7 p.m
Cincinnati Bearcats

UC-East Carolina- What you need to know
Cincinnati Enquirer

Non-stop Nzege
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

Decorated seniors reflect on East Carolina career
The East Carolinian

Elusive 'next step' evades Pirates once again
247 Sports

Top Mpoments of the 2014 Football Season
Scout.com

MOH Bowl players report for duty
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

January 5, 2015

Spied from the Crow's Nest
Bonesville.net

East Carolina Suffers 60-57 Overtime Setback at Memphis
ecupirates.com

ECU women lose in overtime to Memphis
WITN 7

Memphis women go OT to beat East Carolina
Memphis Commercial Appeal

From the East Carolinian
-East Carolina women's basketball loses third straight game
-East Carolina Basketball Led By Young Core
-Good Outweighs The Bad For East Carolina Football Record Setting Seniors
-East Carolina football falls short in Birmingham Bowl

Sad send-off doesn�t define seniors
Greenville Daily Reflector

For ECU football, a season of �oh so close�
Raleigh News & Observer

PIRATES REPLAY- Bitten by the Gators
Wilmington Star-News

Chapter closes on a Pirate era that could've been more
247 Sports

No Storybook Ending for Carden and Hardy
scout.com

Game Blog- Missed opportunities cost ECU in 28-20 loss to Florida in Birmingham Bowl
WRAL Sportsfan

It was sloppy, but the SEC and Florida got a nice win over East Carolina
College Football News

ECU, Florida will meet again to kick off 2015 season
Fayetteville Observer

January 4, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Past intersects with present on crucial pick
-Game Day Photo Gallery
Audio- Ruff & players post-game
-Bulls pull away from ECU
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Falls to Florida in the Birmingham Bowl, 28-20
-Late Surge Propels USF Past East Carolina, 58-50
-East Carolina Rekindles Rivalry at Memphis Sunday

East Carolina Falls to Florida, 28-20, in Birmingham Bowl
theAmerican.org

ECU finishes season that 'almost was'
Wilmington Star-News

Pirates fall short in Birmingham Bowl, losing 28-20 to Florida
WNCT 9

Florida rides big plays to 28-20 win over East Carolina
ESPN.com

Florida spoils Carden�s record day in 28-20 win over ECU in Birmingham Bowl
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Gators halt ECU comeback
-Pirates fall to 0-2 in AAC
-Memphis hosts ECU women
-McNeill hopes loss doesn�t linger (sub req'd)

From AL.com
-East Carolina coach Ruffin McNeill focuses on full 'body of work,' not Birmingham Bowl loss to Florida
-Florida wins Birmingham Bowl
-Birmingham Bowl 2-minute drill- Florida 28, East Carolina 20

East Carolina falls to Florida in Birmingham Bowl
Washington Daily News

Pirates fall short against Florida in Birmingham Bowl
Fayetteville Observer (AP)

From 247 Sports
-ECU comes up short in Birmingham Bowl
-Florida 28, ECU 20- Studs and Duds
-Florida 28, ECU 20- Postgame Comments

ECU Rally Falls Short
rivals.com

From Scout.com
-Four Downs - Florida
-Florida 28, ECU 20

From the Gainesville Sun
-Gators hold on, win bowl game
-UF wins Birmingham Bowl
-Notebook- Lane MVP outing
-Gators gave great effort
-Dooley- An emotional win

East Carolina Season Ends In Failure With Birmingham Bowl Loss to Florida
Rant Sports

Florida takes Birmingham Bowl over East Carolina
YAHOO! Sports

East Carolina fall short in 28-20 loss to Florida
Associated Press

Florida hangs on vs. E. Carolina in Birmingham
CBS Sports

Florida defeats East Carolina in Birmingham Bowl
NBC Sports

From the Orlando Sentinel
-Gators hold off East Carolina for Birmingham Bowl victory
-Three things we learned from Gators' 28-20 win over East Carolina

VIDEO- East Carolina's Justin Hardy mocks Florida after touchdown grab
thescore

From thebiglead.com (USA Today Sports)
East Carolina Fan Flips Off ESPN Camera After Final Turnover
Florida Player Suffers Stained Pants During Birmingham Bowl

USF defeats East Carolina in basketball
Tampa Bay Times

Hustle nets Bulls a much-needed win
Tampa Tribune

January 3, 2015

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

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina And Florida To Meet In Birmingham Bowl
-All Hands On Deck In Birmingham - Day 5
-Basketball Gameday- at USF

Five questions to ponder before kickoff- Birmingham Bowl edition
Wilmington Star-News

Tonight�s men�s basketball game- East Carolina at USF
Tampa Tribune

USF-East Carolina basketball, 7 p.m. Saturday, Sun Dome
Tampa Bay Times

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-GAMEDAY- Pirates take on Gators
-ECU players find inspiration (sub req'd)
-Pirates face struggling Bulls

From the Fayetteville Observer
-East Carolina's dynamic duo set to close out careers in Birmingham Bowl
-East Carolina loses top running back before bowl game

ECU's Carden, Hardy look to go out together as winners
Wilmington Star-News

ECU Pirates seek redemption vs. Florida Gators
Raleigh News & Observer

Football- Pirates geared up for Gators
New Bern Sun Journal

East Carolina, Florida aim to finish on better note
USA Today

Birmingham Bowl Preview
theAmerican.org

From ESPN.com
Florida vs ECU Birmingham Bowl Preview
-Viewer's guide- Birmingham Bowl

Birmingham Bowl- East Carolina vs Florida Preview
YAHOO! Sports

From WNCT 9
Pirates wrap up bowl week, celebrate pep rally with fans
Pirates complete bowl week with Saturday morning tilt with Florida

East Carolina, Florida have plenty of motivation
Winston Salem Journal

From AL.com
-Ponchos could come in handy at today's Birmingham Bowl
-3 reasons East Carolina needs to win the Birmingham Bowl
-Here's what people are saying leading up to the Birmingham Bowl
-See photos of ECU, Florida fans at Birmingham Bowl Pep Rally

From the Gainesville Sun
-Today's Storylines- Birmingham Bowl, Florida vs. East Carolina
-Birmingham Bowl preview capsule

From GatorSports.com
-Birmingham Bowl, and why it actually matters
-Gators make return to Legion Field
-Florida to return kicks by committee
-Gators set out to end on high note
-Birmingham Bowl preview capsule

From WRAL Sportsfan
-Pirates look for rebound in bowl game against Gators
Ruffin- It's next man up at running back
-Tudor- Gators helped ruin dream season for '83 Pirates

Behind Enemy Lines- East Carolina questions answered
rivals.com

From 247 Sports
-Predicting the Jan. 3-4 bowl games
-Containing Hardy tough task for Florida secondary
-ECU vs. Florida - Birmingham Bowl- GAME DAY THREAD

Countdown to Kickoff
scout.com

2015 Birmingham Bowl- ECU vs. Florida
College Football News

January 2, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Past results don't predict the future
-Late bowl date has pluses and minuses
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

All Hands On Deck In Birmingham - Day 4
ecupirates.com

Birmingham Bowl Preview Capsule
USA Today

Birmingham Bowl Game Preview
College Football News

From the Bleacher Report
-Meet Lincoln Riley, Fast-Rising Mastermind of East Carolina's High-Octane Attack
-Birmingham Bowl 2015- ECU vs. Florida TV Info, Spread, Time, Injury News, More

ECU vs. Florida- Final Pre-Game Analysis
247 Sports

Go with Gators over Pirates� prolific pair
Boston Herald

ECU, Florida players visit Children's Hospital in Alabama
WITN 7

Pirate football players visit Alabama children's hospital
WJTV

Birmingham Bowl a chance for offense to get creative
Gainesville Sun

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Allen out for bowl game
-Woodward- ECU not alone in chase

Coaching carousel impacts Florida Gators as they prepare for Birmingham Bowl
AL.com

Gators' secondary braces for East Carolina's high-powered passing attack in Birmingham Bowl
Orlando Sentinel

For Florida WR Ahmad Fulwood, coaching change was learning experience
Florida Times-Union

Rain moves Birmingham Bowl street fest and pep rally location to BJCC
The Business Journal

January 1, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Tulane takes AAC opener at
ECU
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Fall to No. 2 UConn in American Conference Home Opener
-Tulane Holds Off East Carolina In The Second Half, 67-59
-All Hands On Deck In Birmingham - Day 3

ECU loses top rusher Allen for bowl, Florida leaves duo home
Wilmington Star-News

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Wave withstands Pirate surge
-Dominating day for UConn

From the East Carolinian
-East Carolina Women's Basketball Dominated By Defending National Champion Connecticut
-East Carolina Men's Basketball Loses Inaugural AAC Matchup

No. 2 Connecticut women beat East Carolina 89-38
USA Today

From the Hartford Courant
-E. Carolina Pirates' Turn To Walk Plank
-5 UConn Women's Lessons Learned- Huskies Can Be Half Bad

Tulane holds off East Carolina in the 2nd 67-59
Associated Press

NCAA Game Summary - Tulane at East Carolina
United Press International

From AL.com
-East Carolina's Worth Gregory, a national champion with Alabama in 2012, says state is 'football crazy'
-East Carolina linebackers coach visiting Children's hospital can relate to families of patients
-Florida star Dante Fowler wants go 'out with a bang' at Birmingham Bowl before heading to NFL

From the Washington Daily News
-Pirates get heavy dose of No.2-ranked Huskies
-Green Wave drowns ECU

From WNCT 9
Pirates, Gators challenge each other in a game of bowling
ECU Women Overpowered by #2 Connecticut 89-38
-Pirates Fall in American Conference Debut

Athlete of the Year- Justin Hardy
New Bern Sun Journal

Hawkins, a former Glenn star, eager for bowl spotlight with ECU
Winston Salem Journal

Gators are 'on a mission' in seemingly meaningless Birmingham Bowl
Orlando Sentinel

From the Gainesville Sun
-East Carolina has Gainesville connection
-Fowler, Gators have things to prove
-Notebook- Debose, Cummings won't play
-UF-ECU matchups to watch

Breon Allen leaves practice with leg injury
WITN 7

East Carolina (8-4) vs. Florida (6-5) (ET)
Raleigh News & Observer

January 31, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-DeCock- Eric Staal's position switch creates short-term success, long-term questions
-Carolina Hurricanes fall 3-2 in shootout to St. Louis Blues
-NC State visits Georgia Tech in familiar territory
-Virginia and its Pack-Line defense ready for Duke
-UNC basketball shows signs of progress in ACC
-NASCAR Hall of Fame welcomes 6th class of inductees
-Serena Williams wins 6th Australian, 19th major title

Marquee matchups rekindle visions of past ACC glory
Wilmington Star-News

From the Charlotte Observer
-Hornets� Williams �saw stars� night he was concussed
-Panthers LB Thomas Davis- Let the shopping begin
-Dickson hopes to return to Panthers
-NASCAR Hall of Fame celebrates legends

Virginia baseball team begins life minus McCarthy
Hampton Roads Daily Progress

College football's super season
CBS Sports

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Hamilton- Shrine shines despite troubles
-Elliott headlines Hall of Fame class
-NFL's Goodell wants to get past 'tough year'
-Wake Forest ready to square off with Virginia Tech

Daley- 'It was a blessing'
GamecockCentral.com

Countdown To Signing Day- One Weekend Remains
TechSideline.com

January 30, 2015

NCHSAA hopeful fans will support high school games, despite Friday ACC games
Appalachian State and East Carolina have played games on Friday nights in the past. Both schools garnered criticism from the high school football community.
High School OT

Super Bowl- Seahawks' Wilson learned the game in his backyard
Cape Cod Times

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-DeCock- Sulaimon dismissal leaves short-handed Duke in tough spot
-Rasheed Sulaimon dismissed from Duke
-Giglio- ACC football schedules low on appeal, high on win potential
-ACC releases football schedule for 2015
-Loss to Clemson a painful learning lesson for Wolfpack
-Canes goalie Khudobin makes most of his chance

Some thoughts on the 2015 ACC football schedule
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

UVa Outfielder Joe McCarthy Out Three Months
NBC 29 News

From the Charlotte Observer
-Seattle�s zone-read offense a thinly disguised Beast
-NFL- ref inspected footballs properly in AFC title game
-Charlotte 49ers pound Florida Atlantic 86-61
-5 thoughts on the Hornets without Kemba Walker
-Chase Elliott moves up to replace Jeff Gordon

Hamilton- New-generation Elliott gets Gordon's ride at Hendrick - after the 'retirement tour'
Winston Salem Journal

Report- ACC changes non-con stance on BYU
CBS Sports

From NBC Sports
-Report- NC State extends OC Canada to keep him
-BYU counts as power five
-NCAA probes academic fraud at 20 schools

January 29, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Poor start dooms NC State in 68-57 loss to Clemson
-No. 4 Duke falls at No. 8 Notre Dame 77-73
-Florida State beats Wake Forest in double overtime, 82-76
-Seattle Seahawks guard J.R. Sweezy�s drive led to successful transition
-Spartanburg native goes from parking cars to playing for Seahawks
-Canes coach Bill Peters to stick with winning lineup

Our favorite plays of the year
ESPN

From the Charlotte Observer
-Spurs turn back Hornets, 95-86
-NASCAR's Keselowski, Logano look to take championship step
-49ers working at finishing strong

From the Wilmington Star-News
-New-look Seahawks use quick start to rout Elon
-UNCW, CAA prepare for inevitable changes

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Surging Mountaineers, Eagles to square off
-COMMENTARY- Bizarre case of Kurt Busch and ex-girlfriend has him testing the limits of his credibility

Redskins hire quarterbacks coach after not having one
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

January 28, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Hurricanes begin 2nd half with 4-2 victory over Lightning
-Quinn Cook�s 3-point shooting key for Duke at Notre Dame
-NC State basketball- Abu�s role, confidence grow every game
-After 2 convictions, 2 more Vanderbilt players face charges
-Duke quarterback Anthony Boone receives NFL Combine update, joining three other teammates
-Super Bowl- Tuesday with Nate Isles, Bill Belichick, Russell Wilson

UNCW to unveil new logos leading into hoops game Wednesday
Wilmington Star-News

New UNCW Logo from US Trademark/Patent Office
uspto.gov

From the Charlotte Observer
-With NASCAR driver Kurt Busch, answers will just have to wait
-Patriots� Brandon LaFell in Super Bowl after Panthers� �shocking� purge
-Hornets rookie forward Noah Vonleh inching closer to meaningful playing time
-Charlotte Hornets general manager Rich Cho- You can�t squander picks

UNC-Wake agreement might not start a trend but at least puts spotlight on ACC's scheduling problem
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Stewart returns to racing with swagger
Winston Salem Journal

January 27, 2015

Pros and cons of conference foes scheduling non-conference games
NBC Sports

UNC, Wake agree to non-league football series
Fayetteville Observer

Deacons, Tar Heels will play home-and-home nonconference football series
Winston Salem Journal

Serving �at the pleasure�
Jefferson Post

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC�s Nate Britt finds shooting stroke in 93-83 victory over Syracuse
-Canes return, face uncertainty
-NCHSAA�s Davis Whitfield resigns to take national position
-Vanderbilt rape trial to wrap up with defense arguments

From the Charlotte Observer
-Hornets point guard Kemba Walker to have knee surgery Wednesday
-Panthers� Greg Olsen, Luke Kuechly in line for big raises
-Patriots owner defends Bill Belichick, Tom Brady
-If NASCAR, Brian France tweak the Chase, sport will have a winner

Calm before the storm for No. 2 Virginia prior to Saturday's game against No. 4 Duke
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Most Intriguing Coaching Changes from College Football Coaching Carousel
Bleacher Report

Recruiting roundup- 6 teams with big weekend wins
SBN

BOGACZYK- Herd Good Fit Financially in C-USA
Herdzone.com

Wilder loves his ODU staff, but love won't pay bills
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Charleston Post & Courier
-Wake Forest transfer Helms commits to Gamecocks
-Former Clemson freshman All-American suffers setback in his knee

January 26, 2015

Duke rallies to give Coach K his 1,000th win
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke rallies behind decisive late 18-2 run to give Krzyzewski 1000th win
-Krzyzewski proved to be the right hire for Duke
-DeCock- For Coach K, many smaller numbers are as big as 1,000
-Duke Now- Coach K reflects after milestone 1000th win
-Jacobs- Krzyzewski, Williams lead ACC trend toward senior coaches
-NC State�s 81-78 collapse to Notre Dame cost it more than just a win

Ed Hardin- With 1,000 in hand, what's next for Mike Krzyzewski- (video)
Greensboro News-Record

Wasted opportunity against Irish could keep Wolfpack awake on Selection Sunday
Wilmington Star-News

Cavaliers survive huge scare in Blacksburg
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

January 25, 2015

ROAD TO 1,000- Krzyzewski�s strength is his ability to adapt
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke players excited about being part of Coach K�s 1000th win
-DeCock- Krzyzewski�s longevity as notable as his record
-Krzyzewski survived a slow start as Duke basketball coach
-Brice Johnson sparks short-handed Tar Heels in 78-74 victory against Florida State
-Improved defense giving NC State a different identity
-College coaches' deals get creative
-Belichick on deflated balls- 'We try to do everything right'
-Larry Stone- How Legion of Boom's message of brotherhood helped save the Seahawks' season

From the Charlotte Observer
-Coach K has winning edge in Charlotte
-Hornets win ugly against Knicks, 76-71
-Lorenzen�s children still learning about Fast Freddie's NASCAR legacy
-Gettleman discusses Panthers� past, present, future

January 24, 2015

Tom Campbell- UNC president deserved better from Board of Governors
Salisbury Post

On cusp of 1,000 wins, wine-savvy Coach K proof you can get better with age
Fayetteville Observer

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Miami coach apologizes to Gottfried after fan pushes Cat Barber
-Vanderbilt gang-rape defense points to campus culture
-Canes remember Raleigh�s NHL All-Star Weekend

From the Charlotte Observer
-Lebron, Cavs overwhelm Hornets, 129-90
-Ex-Panthers� GM Marty Hurney- Time to look closer at Patriots� �culture of alleged cheating�
-Column- Deflategate should keep Belichick out of Super Bowl
-�Mr. Cub� Ernie Banks dies at 83
-UNC freshman Theo Pinson out with broken foot as injuries pile up
-McKillop thanks Davidson students for help in beating No. 22 Dayton

ODU gains an offensive lineman, loses UAB transfer
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

January 23, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-Chapel Hill faces new class-action lawsuit over fake classes
-Slow start to second half costs NC State in 65-60 loss to Miami
-Miami apologizes to NC State for fan incident
-Coach K's bid for 1,000th win headlines this week in the AC
-Brady, Belichick offer no explanation for deflated footballs
-Former Carolina Hurricane Ray Whitney, aka �The Wizard,� retires from NHL

Lawsuit expands class action against UNC to NCAA
Durham Herald-Sun

2 ex-UNC athletes sue school, NCAA over academic failures
Fayetteville Observer

Gene Chizik Hire Makes North Carolina an ACC Contender in 2015
Rant Sports

From the Charlotte Observer
-Jeff Gordon retirement means NASCAR will lose a game-changer
-Hornets coach Clifford still trying to settle players� roles, minutes
-Charlotte 49ers fall to UAB Blazers in OT
-Senior Bowl- Utah�s Orchard and Arkansas� Flowers impress

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Cavs extend home winning streak to 21 games
-Monarchs go cold after regulation, lose on road

From CBS Sports
-Ex-UNC athletes file suit over academic scandal
-Two Ole Miss players arrested over conduct
-Ex-Vandy player gives damning rape testimony
-Lawsuit alleges Irish withhold police records
-Central Michigan coach to join Arkansas staff
-Jerry Jones gives $10.65M to Arkansas athletics
-Four West Virginia players cited for marijuana possession
-Report- Utah State to hire Josh Heupel as offensive coordinator

Kentucky game is South Carolina�s first home sellout since 2011
Charleston Post & Courier

January 22, 2015

NCAA says it is currently investigating 20 schools for academic fraud
Dr. Saturday

Will Muschamp tops group of new assistant coaches to watch in 2015
Orlando Sentinel

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Tar Heels storm past Deacons
-Hamilton- Manning furious over lackluster defensive effort
-Hornets beat Heat 78-76 for 8th win in 9 games

From the Charlotte Observer
-Charlotte Hornets hold off Miami Heat 78-76
-Panthers' Gettleman publicly reiterates support for Newton
-NFL draft expert Mel Kiper has an offensive tackle for the Carolina Panthers
-Brian Vickers cleared to return to NASCAR competition March 8

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC�s �weird� night also one of its best in 87-71 victory at Wake Forest
-NC State enters key stretch for RPI, NCAA resume

East Bladen twins, Farrell and Larrell Murchison, orally commit to Winston-Salem State
Fayetteville Observer

UNCW slips past College of Charleston
Charleston Post & Courier

January 21, 2015

Arkansas hires Hargreaves to coach linebackers
Arkansas Online

999 & COUNTING- Coach K to chase win No. 1,000 Sunday
Durham Herald Sun

Future bright for Hokies despite down season
Collegiate Times

UVa Baseball Picked to Win the ACC
The Cavaliers begin official practice for the 2015 season on Friday (Jan. 23) and start their season three weeks later with a three-game series at East Carolina (Feb. 13-15).
NBC 29

From the Roanoke Times
-NFL notes- Redskins hire Joe Barry as new defensive coordinator
-Redskins offense will benefit from continuity
-ESPN tips its hand � 'Gameday' coming to UVa
-Odds and ends as the new Virginia Tech semester starts; Beamer updates his recovery process