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

Tigers getting thin on big men with Nichols and King injured
The University of Memphis could be so thin on interior players Tuesday at East Carolina
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Time to draft Tony Romo's successor- A look at five potential candidates
Dallas Morning News

February 8, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates pull away from UCF
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Four Player Score Double Figures As ECU Beats UCF By 18
-ECU Splits Day 2 of Pirate Classic, Wins on Walk-off against Longwood
-ECU Outlasts Georgia Southern To Earn 4-2 Victory
-Pirates Roll Past Appalachian State 7-0 For First Spring Win

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates cruise to victory over UCF
-New era creates new challenges for Pirates (sub req'd)

East Carolina handles UCF 67-49
WITN 7

East Carolina handles UCF 67-49
WNCT 9

East Carolina basketball earns conference win over UCF
East Carolinian

Pirates Topple UCF 67-49
rivals.com

White Explodes as ECU Blows Past UCF
scout.com

From 247 Sports
-Trio of Pirates invited to NFL Combine
-ECU takes care of UCF

East Carolina handles UCF 67-49
USA Today

NCAA Game Summary - UCF at East Carolina
United Press International

Recap- East Carolina 67, UCF 49
WSBT 22

Pirates Pull Away
ucfknights.com

UCF falls at East Carolina despite return of B.J. Taylor
Orlando Sentinel

Mountaineers Suffer 7-0 Loss at East Carolina
Appalachian State Mountaineers

February 7, 2015

From the ecupirates.com
-Basketball Gameday- vs. UCF
-East Carolina Sweeps Season-Opening Doubleheader
-Pirate Track & Field Takes Part in Doc Hale Virginia Tech Elite Meet
-East Carolina Women's Soccer Announces 2015 Signing Class

East Carolina Softball Sweeps Season-Opening Doubleheader
WNCT 9

Freshman hints at bright future for Pirate hoops
Washington Daily News

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU starts with sweep
-Whisnant questionable against UCF (sub req'd)

Central Star Signs With Division I Women's Soccer Team
Patch

Williams Excited About New Opportunity
Miami Dolphins

February 6, 2015

East Carolina Softball Hosts Pirate Classic to Kick Off 2015 Season
ecupirates.com

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Signing Day- ECU excited about new wide receiver
-East Carolina chancellor says medical school threatened

From the East Carolinain
-East Carolina football inks 17 new recruits
-East Carolina football hangs with NC schools despite recruiting results
-East Carolina men's basketball's Marshall Guilmette works through injuries

Behind the scenes of National Signing Day 2015
247 Sports

Grading ECU's 2015 Class
Scout.com

Pirate Softball Opens on Friday
WNCT 9

Signing Day- Justin Brown
Kinston Free Press

ECU pitcher steps from shadow
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

Preview- UCF at East Carolina
WSBT 22

Terrell Williams hired as Miami Dolphins� new defensive line coach
The Miami Herald

From Bleacher Report
-NFL Draft 2015- Small-School Stars with Potential to Move Up Draft Boards
-Chris Johnson- Latest News, Rumors and Speculation on Jets Star

East Carolina chancellor- Medical school could close
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

February 5, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates add to family
-Thumbnail sketches- ECU's football
recruiting class of 2015
Audio- Coach Ruff signing day
presser
-Huskies overtake ECU

From ecupirates.com
-Men's Basketball Falls to UConn, 65-52
-East Carolina Football Announces 2015 Signees

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU signs 17 players
-ECU recruits sign, minus two
-Huskies come back to beat Pirates

Signing Day Breakdown- East Carolina
Fayetteville Observer

ECU signing day thread 2015
Wilmington Star-News

Huskies Find Right Mix, Beat East Carolina 65-52
Hartford Courant

Boatright Leads Huskies Over East Carolina, 65-52
uconnhuskies

Post-game breakdown- East Carolina
theday.com

Huskies Play Catch-Up At Gampel
CBS Connecticut �

Hamilton provides late spark in needed win
American-Republican

Boatright's 23 points lead UConn over East Carolina 65-52
USA Today

NCAA Game Summary - East Carolina at Connecticut
UPI

From the Raleigh News & Observer (AP)
-Boatright's 23 points lead UConn over East Carolina 65-52
-Pirates unveil 17-player class for national signing day

From WITN 7
ECU Football Announces 2015 Signees
-Boatright's 23 Points Lead UConn Over East Carolina 65-52

Pirates add 17 on National Signing Day
WNCT 9

From Rivals.com
-UConn Rolls Past ECU 65-52
-ECU Signees Fill Needs

From 247 Sports
-Second half runs do in ECU at UConn
-ECU introduces 2015 signing class
-Signings become official- Recruits react
-Decoud picks Oregon State

From Scout.com
-Second-half Surge Steers UConn Past ECU
-ECU Signing Day 2015 Wraps Up

East Carolina signee Darius Anderson leads record-setting class at Mundy's Mill
Henry County Daily Herald

Former Texas Tech assistant Dennis Simmons will be Oklahoma�s new receivers coach
Dallas Morning News

Family ties help Davidson Day land top running back
Charlotte Observer

Gamecocks starts off season with lofty expectations
The Daily Gamecock

February 4, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-The best laid plans sometimes do work
-Updated football recruiting thumbnails
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Basketball Gameday- at UConn
-Phillips' Double-Double Paces Pirates Past Houston, 79-56
-Season Preview- Seven Innings with East Carolina Softball
-Rokas Cepulis Named American Male Swimmer-Of-The-Week
-East Carolina Soccer Names Sharolta Nonen Assistant Coach

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU football expecting 18 new members today
-Pirate women demolish Houston, 79-56

ECU Women Complete Houston Sweep
WNCT 9

Phillips� Double-Double Paces Pirates Past Houston, 79-56
WITN 7

From the East Carolinian
-East Carolina men's basketball prepares for defending national champions UCONN
-Shift to zone defense helps East Carolina men's basketball
-East Carolina men's basketball earns win over Cincinnati
-Former East Carolina golfer Harold Varner finishes second in Panama

2015 National Signing Day Central
247 Sports

WBB- Phillips' Double-Double Paces Pirates Past Houston, 79-56
WRAL Sports

UConn Readies For Home Contest Against ECU Wednesday
UCONN Huskies

From the Hartford Courant
-East Carolina Up Next As UConn Tries To Salvage Season
-East Carolina At UConn

UConn men putting in a lot of miles this season
New Haven Register

Huskies need to get of the 'pit'
theday.com

49ers new QB coach envisions smooth transition
Comcast SportsNet Bay Area

Draft names to watch- QB Shane Carden
WGR 550

Sources Tell Us- What we're hearing about NFL draft prospects
NFL

February 3, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-A number for all seasons
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Hosts Houston In Search Of Season Sweep
-Single-Game Baseball Tickets On Sale

From the East Carolinian
-East Carolina women's basketball to face Houston
-East Carolina women's basketball stops skid against Tulane

Pirates to host Houston
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU Adds JUCO LB
scout.com

On Campus- Wednesday is National Signing Day
Sanford Herald

Class of 2015 Triangle-area athlete commitments
Raleigh News & Observer

East Carolina Recruits
247 Sports

Owls' Toser Gets Preferred Walk-On Spot At Tennessee
The Chattanoogan

New 49ers QB coach runs on about Kaepernick�s mobility
San Francisco Gate

College Football Coordinators Sure to Land Head Coaching Jobs in Coming Years
Bleacher Report

A peek at Ken Whisenhunt behind the scenes at the Senior Bowl
ESPN

Junior Jay Huff expanding game, recruitment
rivals.com

February 2, 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates close out Cincinnati
Post-game audio- Jeff Lebo and players
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Rallies to Beat Cincinnati, 50-46
-East Carolina Scores 67-63 Comeback Win at Tulane

ECU gets first win over Cincy
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirates upset Cincinnati, 50-46
WNCT 9

East Carolina comes back against Cincinnati 50-46
WITN 7

Pirates shock Cincy
Washington Daily News

Basketball- Pirates stun Bearcats, 50-46
New Bern Sun Journal

East Carolina comes back against Cincinnati 50-46
Charlotte Observer

Men's hoops | East Carolina defeats Cincinnati 50-46
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Bearcats Slip at East Carolina, 50-46
gobearcats.com

Bearcats melt down in final minutes against ECU
Cincinnati Enquirer

NCAA Game Summary - Cincinnati at East Carolina
UPI

Cincinnati Bearcats Make All The Mistakes In 50-46 Loss To East Carolina
Cincy On The Prowl

T&F- Jones Sets High Jump Record at Penn State National
WRAL Sports

Varner finishes runner-up at Panama Claro
Gaston Gazette

Braves- Atlanta adds another piece for future
Augusta Chronicle

February 1, 2015

Spied from the Crow's Nest
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Basketball Gameday- vs. Cincinnati
-East Carolina Scores 67-63 Comeback Win at Tulane
-Jones Sets High Jump Record at Penn State National
-Godwin To Wear No. 23 For East Carolina
-Pirates Lose 6-1 At Navy

From the Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub req'd)
-ECU's Robinson quietly anchors backcourt
-Pirates upend Tulane on road
-Godwin honors LeClair, calls his own number

Cliff Godwin to wear No. 23 jersey
WITN 7

Godwin to Wear No. 23
Rivals.com

Preview- Cincinnati at East Carolina
WSBT 22

The Briefest Preview Of The Cincinnati Bearcats v. The East Carolina Pirates
cincyontheprowl.com

WBB- East Carolina Scores 67-63 Comeback Win at Tulane
WRAL Sports

Tulane women fall short in final seconds vs. East Carolina
New Orleans Times Picayune

February 28, 2015

Five questions to ponder before tipoff
Wilmington Star-News

Appalachian State introduces Gillin at new athletics director
Winston Salem Journal

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes honor Ward, then ride Khudobin to win over Caps
-DeCock- 'Rivalry' unglued- Thrill is gone from Duke-Syracuse matchup
-UNC faces another slow-play basketball challenge at Miami
-Faculty to study proposed UNC athletic changes
-Confident Cat Barber leads resurgent NC State
-Duke's Matt Jones and Justise Winslow thriving in Rasheed Sulaimon's absence

Redskins release defensive veterans Bowen, Cofield
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Charlotte Observer
-NFL won�t get evidence from Greg Hardy trial from court files
-Charlotte Hornets blow game in Boston on a slew of turnovers
-Horsepower reduction not slowing NASCAR speeds at Atlanta
-Red-hot Joey Logano wins Sprint Cup pole at Atlanta
-NCHSAA allows playoffs on Sunday

Long balls launch Clemson to 11-4 win over rival Gamecocks
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

February 27, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes players adjust to trades of Andrej Sekera, Jiri Tlusty
-Stevens- Baseball star Josh Hamilton's struggles continue
-Livingstone�s lock-down defense stops Lincoln in CIAA men�s basketball tournament
-Source- Greg Hardy to seek immediate NFL reinstatement

Appalachian State will name Gillin athletics director
Winston Salem Journal

Fundraising group gets 3 months to save UNCW track
Wilmington Star-News

February 26, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Okafor�s 30 points help Duke avoid Virginia Tech upset bid
-DeCock- Hurricanes do their dealing now, with varying returns
-NC State�s Abdul-Malik Abu promised Chapel Hill slaying victim wins over Duke, UNC

USC, Clemson should copy UNC-Wake football plan
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Seahawks mark senior night with romp over James Madison
-UNC practice won�t include a traditional Spring Game this year

From the Charlotte Observer
-Mo Williams sparks Hornets rally against Bulls, 98-86
-Arizona State WR Jaelen Strong could have speed Panthers need
-Davidson Wildcats in 3-way tie for first place after 60-59 win over Rhode Island
-Charlotte scores an ace with 2021 Presidents Cup
-Opportunity knocks again for NASCAR driver David Ragan

Cavs in control in win over Wake Forest
Winston Salem Journal

February 25, 2015

UNC's offense has historically bad night in home loss to rival N.C. State
Fayetteville Observer

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-NC State celebrates 58-46 win over UNC, focused on strong finish
-DeCock- NC State all but clinches NCAA bid with rare road win at UNC
-NC State beats UNC 58-46, ends 12-game skid in Chapel Hill
-Video- NC State coach Mark Gottfried on his team's victory over UNC
-UNC struggles to make sense of humbling loss against NC State
-UNC-CH and Mary Willingham reach tentative settlement
-Canes top Flyers 4-1 in Cam Ward�s 500th career game

From the Charlotte Observer
-Handicapping Carolina Panthers� big need- Offensive tackles
-NFL combine- Jameis Winston solidifies his No. 1 ranking
-Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson limited by constant double-teams
-David Ragan subbing for Kyle Busch
-St. Augustine�s leans on defense to top ECSU
-NCAA tournament a realistic � but challenging � goal for Davidson

From the Greensboro News-Record
-Williams leaving will save Panthers $2 million against salary cap
-So far, Wake unkind to UVa.�s Bennett

John E. Hoover- Think storming the court is harmless fun- It's not. Time for Big 12 to ban it
Tulsa World

February 24, 2015

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Williams, Panthers to part ways
-COMMENTARY- NASCAR got the race it needed

Mazey proposes schedule change
Greenville Daily Reflector

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC, NC State both trying to build on momentum
-DeCock- NC State�s guards give Wolfpack a chance at North Carolina
-Canes� Francis- We�re not trading Jordan Staal

From the Fayetteville Observer
-From Butler to Alabama, now at N.C. State, Trevor Lacey has become a big-shot standout
-Tar Heels, Wolfpack carry momentum into showdown

February 23, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-North Carolina remembers Dean Smith in moving memorial
-DeCock- In memory of Dean Smith, a tribute � and a challenge
-NC State�s big win caps celebratory Hoops 4 Hope day
-Joey Logano caps fast rise at Penske with 1st Daytona 500 win
-Fowler- For Dale Earnhardt Jr., a great position near Daytona�s end is squandered

Texas-ex Mack Brown, SMU's Larry Brown pay final respects at Dean Smith memorial service
Dallas Morning News

Cavs banged up and bloodied - but not beaten
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

February 22, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-For UNC�s Bill Guthridge, the memories are fading away
-DeCock- With two huge home games left, Williams coaching UNC crowd
-Four Corners tribute to Dean Smith highlights UNC�s 89-60 rout of Georgia Tech
-NC State handles Virginia Tech 69-53 for second straight ACC win
-No Okafor no problem for Duke in 78-56 win against Clemson

Jimmie Johnson looks to bounce back from a subpar season
Fayetteville Observer

South Carolina�s basketball boom- �Value of women�s basketball off the charts�
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

February 21, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-NC State team focused on wins, not projections
-UNC attempts to move forward after heartbreak at Duke
-Both Staal brothers score as Hurricanes edge Maple Leafs 2-1

From the Winston Salem Journal
-NASCAR suspends Kurt Busch after judge details concerns about domestic violence
-App Trail- Buzz Peterson remembers his coach, Dean Smith
-Sluggish Deacons Get Out-Slugged

From the Wilmington Star-News
-N.C. State�s Doeren rewarded with contract extension, raise
-UNCW hoops staff suits up in a different way

February 20, 2015

NCAA places WVU on probation for multiple recruiting violations
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes� Cam Ward nears a goalie milestone
-DeCock- Tar Heels can take from this loss what Duke took from January win
-Duke Now- Tyus Jones shows his special qualities in Duke�s comeback against UNC

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers coach, GM hint at offseason priorities
-Panthers Special teams coach Bruce DeHaven outlines philosophy
-Ron Rivera- Cam Newton healthy for first time in long time
-Hornets� Michael Kidd-Gilchrist looks ready for return
-La. Tech outlasts Charlotte 49ers 83-82 in OT
-Danica destined for a mediocre Cup career

Junior's win gives team first three spots for Daytona 500
Fayetteville Observer

Sapakoff- Cold, hard early college baseball facts (some �frozen�)
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Big second half carries Old Dominion past Southern Miss 64-38
Hampton Roads Daily Press

February 19, 2015

Duke tops UNC in overtime
Durham Herald-Sun

ACC Basketball- After "gutty" performance, Jahlil Okafor has some time to rest sprained ankle
Fayetteville Observer

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke outlasts UNC 92-90 in another game for the ages
-Duke�s Okafor takes advantage in OT win over UNC
-DeCock- Dean Smith tribute sets tone, Duke-UNC game lives up to it
-No. 4 Duke's latest comeback sends No. 15 UNC home empty
-Crash puts Danica Patrick in precarious spot for Daytona 500

From the Charlotte Observer
-NFL concept helmets have Carolina Panthers in blue
-New Hornet Mo Williams has smooth first day
-Top point guards face off in Charlotte 49ers-Louisiana Tech contest

February 18, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-DeCock- In new role, Duke�s Cook flourishes as scorer, leader
-UNC�s biggest challenge- Stopping Duke star Jahlil Okafor
-Jacobs- Why Duke-UNC rivalry starts so late this year
-No. 4 Duke vs. No. 15 UNC- How they match up
-Duke short on depth, practice time
-UNC�s junior class seeks improved consistency, production in stretch run
-UNC to celebrate Dean Smith's life Feb. 22
-Quicker Islanders dominate Hurricanes in 4-1 win

From the Charleston Post & Courier
-Linebacker Marcquis Roberts becomes latest to leave Gamecocks football team
-Gamecocks� AD Tanner to join NCAA Baseball Committee

Duke freshman Justise Winslow applying lessons learned through godfather's tutelage
Fayetteville Observer

February 17, 2015

UVa stymies Pittsburgh
Roanoke Times

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Dick Vitale- 'I will absolutely miss' calling Duke-UNC
-Hurricanes too much for Senators 6-3
-DeCock- Collaboration among rivals brings Duke for Dean T-shirts to fruition

From the Charlotte Observer
-Analyst- Speed receiver could be best-available player for Carolina Panthers in draft
-Kurt Busch�s ex-girlfriend gets protective order
-Carolina Panthers promote Steve Wilks to assistant

February 16, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-US Senate honors UNC Coach Dean Smith
-UNC JV players get chance to live the dream
-Jacobs- The games within the games are also worth watching
-NC State trying not to get too excited about big win

From the Charlotte Observer
-NASCAR caught in a qualifying quandary
-Jeff Gordon wins Daytona 500 pole
-Daytona 500 possibilities seem Unlimited
-NBA All-Stars- Westbrook has 41, West wins

Sunday links- How big of underdogs will the Hokies be against Ohio State?
Roanoke Times

February 15, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Cat Barber leads NC State to 74-65 upset of No. 9 Louisville
-No. 4 Duke passes tough test at Syracuse, 80-72
-UNC can�t compete with historic shooting performance in 89-76 loss at Pitt
-DeCock- The class Dean Smith left behind
-College basketball team's plane makes emergency landing

No. 2 Virginia escapes against Wake Forest
Charlottesville Daily Progress

From the Charleston Post & Courier
-Gamecocks find a way
-Gamecocks football signee Blackshear arrested

February 14, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC returns to play after 'extremely difficult, extremely emotional' week
-Duke billed UNC $27,000 for paint damage after Nov. football game
-Expect Duke Blue Devils to run against Syracuse Orange
-Hurt by close losses, NC State looks to return favor against Louisville
-Canes' Jeff Skinner calls his season 'frustrating'

UNCW wins 7th-straight baseball season opener
Wilmington Star-News

Fitch Promoted to Offensive Coordinator; Football Hires White as WR Coach
Boston College

February 13, 2015

U.Va.'s quest to return to College World Series depends on developing youngsters
Hampton Roads Daily Press

UNC basketball legends turn out for Dean Smith's funeral in Chapel Hill
Greensboro News-Record

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Former Tar Heel players, other basketball coaches fill private Dean Smith funeral
-Anaheim Ducks hold off Carolina Hurricanes 2-1
-UNC Tar Heels Desmond Hubert is out for season after ACL tear
-NC State baseball escapes last season�s expectations
-Duke ace Michael Matuella on fast track to stardom

From the Charlotte Observer
-Kevin Harvick�s NASCAR resume far from finished
-Former Hornet Mason never lacked heart
-49ers fall just short in CUSA loss at UTEP

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Strong start a necessity for Clemson baseball with first nine at home
-Ready to play ball
-Gamecocks picked third in SEC baseball poll
-S.C. State football recruits, supporters wait and worry

From the Wilmington Star-News
-ACC, ECU baseball teams alter opening week schedules
-Duke AD White appointed to NCAA Men�s Basketball Committee
-With a heavy heart, N.C. State�s Abu pays tribute to fallen friend

Deep in the heart of Texas, another road loss
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

February 12, 2015

Jerry Tarkanian, Las Vegas icon and Hall of Fame basketball coach, dies at 84
Las Vegas Sun

Tarkanian stood up to NCAA
Philly.com

Former UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian remembered as a true 'Rebel' by columnist
New Orleans Times Picayune

Ratcliffe- 'Hoos go inside for ninth straight road win
Charlottesville Daily Progress

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-NC State loses another close one, 51-47 to No. 2 Virginia
-DeCock- NC State�s Abu connected to Chapel Hill victims in faith, friendship
-Semin back in Canes lineup, not that he's talking about it
-Duke football- Cutcliffe searching for new playmakers

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Schramm- Wolfpack adds to its collection of close calls but runs low on time
-The night Dean Smith broke the rules on race in Chapel Hill

From the Charlotte Observer
-NFL looks into Greg Hardy�s conduct
-Charlotte Hornets reunite best friends Mo Williams and Al Jefferson
-5 things to watch as 2015 Daytona Speedweeks gets underway

From the Charlotte Observer
-Pressure on Clemson baseball coach Jack Leggett as season begins
-Shooting woes doom Cougars

Deacons survive Canes� final shot
Greensboro News-Record

Monarchs are deep in the heart of C-USA play
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Jackie Robinson West, city reel at loss of team's title
Hampton Roads Daily Press

February 11, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-NC State coach Mark Gottfried- �Time to step up and get going�
-Murphy placed on IR; may miss 4 weeks
-Morris- Behind the scene stories of covering Dean Smith

Wolfpack eyes major opportunity against Virginia
Fayetteville Observer

From the Charlotte Observer
-Hornets drop third straight in 106-78 loss to Pistons
-Young girl offers tooth fairy money to Panthers coach Rivera
-Carolina Panthers have a difficult decision to make on Greg Hardy
-Charlotte 49ers AD Rose- Evaluating struggling basketball program will be �complex�
-Hornets acquire Mo Williams, add depth at point guard

Clemson�s last-second upset bid comes up short vs. No. 10 Notre Dame
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

From the Roanoke Times
-Malik Mueller shines in clutch win for Virginia Tech
-College basketball notebook- Driesell encouraged son to emulate former rival Smith

Manuel- Snow or not, college baseball season begins Friday
WRAL Sportsfan

WCU to pay Speir more than $1 million over next 5 years
Asheville Citizen Times

NDSU-Western Carolina scheduling conflicts
WDAY

Tennessee schools in jeopardy of missing men's NCAA hoops
YAHOO! Sports

Seahawks hope to get back on track
Wilmington Star-News

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Hamilton- Prosser's influence lingers for Winthrop's Kelsey
-Deacons will try to get back on track against Hurricanes
-App Trail- Greater numbers plus veteran players equals efficient start to Mountaineers' spring practice

February 10, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke escapes Florida State with 73-70 win
-Mike Krzyzewski on what Dean Smith did best
-NC State�s Williams scores career-high to push Pack past Wake Forest, 71-55
-Dean Smith provided the ultimate assist to longtime assistant Bill Guthridge
-Fowler- Michael Jordan�s kiss symbolized all Dean Smith meant
-Kentucky keeps stranglehold on No. 1 in AP poll; Duke is No. 4; UNC is No. 12
-Murphy misses practice as Canes return to Raleigh

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers� Greg Hardy still could face league discipline
-Greg Hardy case was unraveling for weeks
-Where was Holder- Snowmobiling, then in NYC
-Fowler- Panthers should not sign Hardy again
-No-show victims common in domestic violence cases
-Panthers holding camp at Wofford through 2019
-NFL Films founder Ed Sabol dies at age 98
-Injury to Charlotte Hornet Michael Kidd-Gilchrist led to Jeff Taylor�s sudden ascension
-Charlotte 49ers lose running back Joseph Young to the Tennessee Vols

Virginia Tech tight end Bucky Hodges arrested Sunday and charged with public swearing/intoxication
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Virginia Tech men defeat Georgia Tech in basketball
Roanoke Times

Pace of play not expected to be college football rules issue
Tampa Bay Times

Redskins have big plans for Hall after his recovery
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

February 9, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Legendary UNC coach Dean Smith dies at 83
-Carolina Family mourns Dean Smith
-DeCock- For Dean Smith, loyalty came first
-Smith's impact goes beyond UNC, basketball after his death
-Fowler- Michael Jordan�s kiss symbolized all Dean Smith meant
-Rivalry couldn�t dim NC State�s respect for Dean Smith
-Ron Green Sr.- Remembering Dean Smith�s first game, and a lifetime of excellence
-UNC fans, Dean Smith admirers gather to remember at the Smith Center

Wiedmer- UNC's Smith an irreplaceable treasure
Times Free Press

Dean Smith�s coaching legacy lives on
Daily Tar Heel

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Legendary UNC coach's influence on game is unrivaled
-ODU's Jeff Jones remembers UNC coach Dean Smith
-Hokies' Bucky Hodges arrested for public intoxication

From the Charlotte Observer
-Indiana Pacers escape Charlotte Hornets 103-102
-�Disorganized� Charlotte Hornets fall to Indiana Pacers 103-102
-Carolina Panthers entering busy pre-draft period as scouting combine approaches

February 8, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-DeCock- For 20 minutes, Duke approaches basketball perfection
-Hot-shooting Duke crushes No. 10 Notre Dame 90-60
-UNC snaps out of funk in second half of 79-68 win at Boston College
-Carolina Panthers free-agent Greg Hardy could be �litmus test� for NFL
-Jury will decide fate of the Carolina Panthers� Greg Hardy
-Sekera leads Hurricanes past Sharks

�Near perfect� Blue Devils provide reminder of how dangerous they can be
Wilmington Star-News

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Deacons Fall Flat at Georgia Tech
-Mountaineers fend off Trojans

From CBS Sports
-Clemson to build new $62M football complex
-NCAA rules committee to tackle technology

Recruiting arms race- Costs soar for college football teams
Charleston Post & Courier

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Cavaliers hang on after stellar first half
-Monarchs surge back from a dozen points down

Tall Seminoles again too much for Virginia Tech
Roanoke Times

February 7, 2015

From the Charlotte Observer
-21 Carolinas players invited to NFL Scouting Combine
-Hornets� Kemba Walker- �I was hurting my teammates�
-Could Oher be Panthers� answer on blind side?
-DeCock- Wolfpack could - should - still make NCAA tournament
-UNC travels to Boston College riding 2-game losing streak
-Davidson looks to rebound from losses

Clemson moves forward on $62 million football operations center proposal
Charleston Post & Courier

U.Va.'s meeting with Louisville features clash of defensive-minded top-10 foes
Hampton Roads Daily Press

February 6, 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Lindholm's shootout goal leads Hurricanes over Coyotes 2-1
-ACC admits officiating mistake at end of NC State-Wake Forest game
-Spring football begins quarterback search for Duke
-UNC football team parts ways with defensive assistant Dan Disch

UNC defensive assistant Dan Disch no longer on staff
Fayetteville Observer

From the Charlotte Observer
-Hornets rally in third quarter to top Wizards
-A to-do list for Carolina Panthers� new special teams coach
-Children of late Hornets star Bobby Phills lead Charlotte Christian

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Kam Chancellor played in Super Bowl with torn MCL
-Monarchs' class looks strong despite late defections

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Syracuse�s withdrawal forces ACC to redraw tournament bracket
-Missing ACC tourney in Greensboro more of a reward than punishment for Boeheim, Orange
-Fedora and staff turn negative into a positive with small, but strong class

Cowlishaw- I take National Signing Day with more than just a grain of salt
Dallas Morning News

Gamecocks� recruiting class didn�t grab headlines, but did meet team�s biggest need
Charleston Post & Courier

Ragin� Cajuns turn back Mountaineers
Winston Salem Journal

February 5, 2015

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Signing Day 2015- North Carolina schools keep top talent close to home
-Signing Day 2015- Grading the ACC football recruiting classes
-Signing Day 2015- Region colleges add talent, size, speed
-Syracuse self-imposes men's basketball postseason ban

From CBS Sports
-2015 National Signing Day- Biggest surprises
-2015 National Signing Day- Biggest movers in the recruiting rankings

From ESPN
Class Rankings Bama, FSU lead
-Recruiting Rankings 1-75

From USA Today
-Tennessee, UCLA, USC lead signing day's winners and losers
-A peaking Clemson recruiting class provides elite foundation
-How new NCAA benefits could change recruiting
-Snoop Dogg's son Cordell Broadus picks UCLA

From the Charlotte Observer
-Clemson signs Carolinas� � and one of country�s � top classes
-DeCock- NC�s best recruits staying at home
-2015 Observer Top 50 Football Recruits in the Carolinas
-49ers stay the course in recruiting by staying close to home
-Hornets sign Elliot Williams to add depth at point guard
-With golf club, cigar and cane, Charlotte�s Charlie Sifford pointed way toward progress
-49ers� Henry sets assists record in win over NC A&T
-Davidson drops 2nd A-10 game in a row

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-No. 4 Duke handles pesky Georgia Tech 72-66
-Signing Day- UNC signs 19-man class amid �all-time high� negative recruiting
-Football Signing Day- NC State goes heavy on running backs, linemen
-Signing Day- Duke�s Cutcliffe likes his recruits

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Scandals don�t hurt UNC, FSU recruiting
-Locals ink letters of intent

From the Roanoke Times
-Virginia Tech football's 2015 signing class fills out with bigger, taller recruits
-Hokies go big in 2015 signing class, replenishing lines on both sides of the ball
-Mike London- 2015 UVa football signing class has 'blue collar' qualities

On Signing Day, Gamecocks finally find their pass rush
Charleston Post & Courier

Power Ranking Every ACC Team's 2015 Recruiting Class
Bleacher Report

Miles Fox among 16 to sign with Old Dominion today
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Western Carolina football recruits include 4 from WNC
Asheville Citizen Times

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Clawson hopes 13 of 23 signees will help improve anemic offense from 2014
-Appalachian inks 18 players, North Davidson�s Miller is undecided

Mountaineers ink 22 new football players
Watauga Democrat

North Augusta lineman signs with Appalachian State
The Augusta Chronicle

Johnson signs with Appalachian State
Aiken Standard

Decoud chooses Oregon State over UL, personal relationships
The Daily Advertiser

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Jackson's 26 points pace UNCW in win at James Madison
-Emails show UNCW officials wanted airtight case for program's end
-Hard work, relationships help keep in-state football talent in state � and at State

February 4, 2015

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Signing Day 2015- Who will be the 'big flippers' this year?
-Signing Day 2015- Ten things to watch
-10 years later, Toney Baker looks back on his whirlwind recruitment to N.C. State

What College Programs Spend On Football Recruiting
WFMY News 2

Wake Forest builds big lead, then holds off NC State
Winston Salem Journal

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Befuddled Wolfpack looking for answers after 88-84 loss at Wake Forest
-NC State's Doeren delivers on recruiting promise
-DE Dalton highlights UNC�s 2015 football commitments list
-4-star LB Humphreys highlights Duke�s class
-A big year for Triangle HS football recruits
-Harbaugh Effect, Ohio State's success rev up Big Ten recruiting
-Getzlaf scores in OT and Ducks rally past Hurricanes, 5-4
-Don Shea leaves unmistakable mark on Triangle sports scene

From the Charlotte Observer
-Charlotte Hornets recommitted to great defense in the new year
-Sources- Rivera changes Panthers� special-teams coordinators
-Davidson coach Bob McKillop doesn�t want to hear NCAA talk
-Charlotte 49ers expect to land 15 recruits on national signing day

College scholarship offers bring recruits joy, agony
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-"Recruiting hotbed" has its cold spots, coaches say
-Football | Ocean Lakes' TJ Griffin commits to U.Va

College Baseball- Pitching Will Again Have To Carry Virginia
SportsBlog.com

Monson- Utah has clear recruiting advantages over BYU
Salt Lake Tribune

Tech could end with top-ranked class in C-USA
Monroe News-Star

February 3, 2015

From CBS Sports
-North Carolina adds ex-Nebraska DC John Papuchis to staff
-Make your travel plans now for Purdue-Wake Forest in 2026, 2027
-2015 National Signing Day- Uncommitted announcement times
-Odell Beckham Jr.'s catch has made recruiting even easier for LSU
-Auburn poised to build largest videoboard in college football
-UCLA receives $10M gift for new football center

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Paige challenges Tar Heel teammates after 75-64 loss to Virginia
-Don Shea, former NC State TV host and WTVD sports director has died
-Seahawks' decision to pass latest call to create controversy
-NC State hopes confidence carries over from dramatic win at Georgia Tech
-Purdue to open Marshall's '15 football season in Huntington
-Ex-NFL star Warren Sapp arrested in Phoenix

Strelow- Virginia shows UNC what it takes to be great, not good
Fayetteville Observer

From the Charlotte Observer
-Charlotte Hornets hold off Washington Wizards with late free throws
-DeCock- Virginia still a cut above rest of ACC
-Charlotte 49ers release 2015 football schedule

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-ODU to play UNC Charlotte, UTSA, Southern Miss
-ODU assistant coach Zohn Burden headed for Va. Tech

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Reagan QB Easter commits to Appalachian State
-Wake Forest is much improved since losing to N.C. State on Dec. 6

UNCW baseball - Preseason check-in
Wilmington Star-News

Key�s latest commitment leaves Gamecocks on outside looking in
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

February 2, 2015

From USA Today
-Patriots unseat Seahawks as Super Bowl champs
-Pete Carroll takes blame for Seahawks' failure to run Marshawn Lynch
-Lost dog finds way to top of Super Bowl Ad Meter

From the Charlotte Observer
-Patriots steal the deal, beat Seahawks 28-24
-Patriots' Brady at his best in the clutch
-3 things Panthers can learn from spectacular Super Bowl -- and 1 thing that is too late to change
-Super Bowl observations- Brandon LaFell has hand in 2 touchdowns

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Short Saturday-Monday turnaround offers a unique, but perhaps beneficial, challenge in the ACC
-UNC seeks to rediscover toughness against Virginia
-Relive thrilling 1995 UNC-Duke basketball game through the players' eyes

February 1, 2015

From USA Today
-Brady driven by history, driven to make even more
-Will Super Bowl be Lynch�s last run with Seahawks?
-8 great Super Bowl ads you can watch already
-Brady and Belichick- Chicken or the egg?

From the Charlotte Observer
-Super Bowl- Old guard Brady vs. young gun Wilson
-Super Bowl XLIX- Joseph Person�s three things to watch
-Super Bowl the final act of the NFL's worst season
-Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis is NFL's Man of the Year
-Polian, Panthers first GM, makes Hall of Fame
-Practice pays as Hornets rout Nuggets, 104-86
-Saint Joseph�s rallies, downs Davidson 75-70
-Charlotte 49ers fall to FIU in CUSA action

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Virginia crumbles in closing minutes against Duke, falls 69-63 in first loss of season
-With UNC next, Virginia has no time to stew over loss to Duke

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke rallies to stun previously unbeaten Virginia 69-63
-UNC comes undone after halftime in 78-68 loss at Louisville
-Lacey's buzzer-beater gives NC State 81-80 win at Georgia Tech
-Super Bowl XLIX pits old guard Tom Brady against young gun Russell Wilson
-Carolina Panthers LB Thomas Davis wins Walter Payton Man of Year
-Bill Polian, Panthers first GM, makes NFL Hall of Fame
-Canes cannot solve Rangers in 4-1 loss
-Pitt claims marquee win over No. 8 Notre Dame

February 28, 2015

From theamerican.org
-The American Today - UCF, UConn Defeat Ranked Opponents to Open Weekend Series
-Tulsa Men and UConn Women At the Top After Day 1 of Indoor Track and Field Championships

2015 American Athletic East Schedule Analysis
College Football News

No. 15 UCF rallies for 5-4 win over No. 18 Ole Miss
Orlando Sentinel

In a significant game for both teams, Tulsa visits Memphis on Saturday
Tulsa World

Tigers desperate for win in home finale
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Tigers Basketball Notes Vs. Tulsa
Go Tigers Go

Bearcats visit Tulane seeking revenge, 20th win
Cincinnati Enquirer

From the New Orleans Times Picayiune
-Tulane men's basketball set to host Cincinnati on Saturday
-Tulane women's hoops closes out regular season at Tulsa Saturday

From the Dallas Morning News
-SMU finalizes 2015 football schedule with James Madison
-A look at the best traditions at SMU

Spring football- Defining USF's new defensive terms
Tampa Bay Times

February 27, 2015

From the Hartford Courant
-UConn Escapes ECU With Win, Now Looks To Build On Momentum
-5 UConn Men's Lessons Learned- No Magic To Playing On The Road

From the Dallas Morning News
-3 Takeaways- SMU solidifies status as a �lock� with key road win over Memphis
-SMU get�s new American flag inspired alternate helmet

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-No. 21 SMU beats shorthanded Tigers 66-57
-Geoff Calkins- Tigers' loss to SMU most foul

From Philly.com
-Strong second half saves Temple
-Temple takes down Houston

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
-5 questions as UC begins spring football
-5 takeaways from UC's sharpshooting win over UCF

From the Tulsa World
-Pop culture- Former TU player's journey- homeless to ABC TV pilot
-Bubble implications in TU win over Tulane
-John E. Hoover- Tulsa's NCAA Tournament hopes are all right here

From the Tampa Bay Times
-What to watch for at USF's spring practice
-Spring football- Hill absent as d-line transition continues

February 26, 2015

From theamerican.org
Watch Now- MBB Top Plays Presented by Geico
MBB Championship Coming to XL Center
-Temple Rebounds, Defeats SMU in Dallas
-Indoor Track & Field Championships to Take the Stage in New York Friday and Saturday

From Philly.com
-Dunphy, Temple live on tournament bubble
-Owls need to get back on track
-Owls need shooters on target

From the Tulsa World
-TU notebook- TU finds golden touch in three-win homestand
-Tulsa finds its shooting touch in 76-55 romp over Tulane

UC rout features 4th-best shooting in 114 years
Cincinnati Enquirer

Tulane pitcher Emerson Gibbs leads Green Wave to 4-0 victory against UNO
New Orleans Times Picayune

National writer- SMU�s basketball team would beat SMU�s football team on the gridiron
Dallas Morning News

Pastner about to be among winningest coaches
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Bulls Beat- New DC Allen brings changes to defense
Tampa Tribune

February 25, 2015

From theamerican.org
Watch Now- "The Rise" Episode 24
Baseball Week 2 Recap

From the Tulsa World
-AAC insider- SMU stays atop the standings
-John E. Hoover- Tulsa must fight with a brawler's mentality
-Brandon Swannegan becoming more consistent for Tulsa

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Tulane men's basketball begins stretch run at Tulsa Wednesday
-Tulane offense gets hot with 16 hits to key Green Wave's 9-0 victory against UNO

UC back in groove, but can't sleep on UCF
Cincinnati Enquirer

UCF baseball and softball start season with combined 19-1 record
Orlando Sentinel

SMU on a roll heading into rematch with Tigers
Memphis Commercial Appeal

National writer- No team in the NCAA tournament will be more prepared than SMU
Dallas Morning News

USF Bulls start spring football drills
Tampa Bay Times

February 24, 2015

From theamerican.org
-UConn Clinches Share of American Regular Season Championship
-Swimming and Diving Championships Photo Recap
-Memphis' Nichols, UConn's Hamilton Earn Weekly Men's Basketball Honors

Omar Calhoun's Improved Defense Makes A Difference For UConn
Hartford Courant

Broken foot sidelines UH's Rose for season
Houston Chronicle

Coach Hal Mumme designed Air Raid offense, talks about
Tulsa World

February 23, 2015

From theamerican.org
-The American Today - UConn, Memphis, Tulsa Victorious Sunday
-The American Today - UCF Stays Unbeaten; Tulane Sweeps San Francisco

Huskies Take Control In Final Minutes, Avoid Upset
Hartford Courant

Brimah, Boatright lead UConn over Tulane 67-60
Connecticut Post

Amida Brimah Leads UConn Past Tulane
CT Now

UCONN Post-game breakdown- Tulane
theday.com

Louis Dabney's five 3-pointers not enough for Tulane in loss at Connecticut
New Orleans Times Picayune

Memphis Tigers beat UCF 75-65 in overtime
Memphis Commercial Appeal

UCF basketball loses 75-65 overtime heartbreaker to Memphis
Orlando Sentinel

From Philly.com
-Temple again in bounce back mode
-Owls go ice cold in crucial loss

From the Tulsa World
-John Klein- Tulsa turns up the heat on frigid Temple
-Tulsa uses defense to breeze past Temple
-Tulsa notebook- Free-throw misses aplenty

3 takeaways from UC's big win at Houston
Cincinnati Enquirer

No. 3 Cougars suffer first loss of season in series finale vs. No. 20 Alabama
Houston Chronicle

February 22, 2015

From theamerican.org
-SMU WOMEN, EAST CAROLINA MEN WIN AMERICAN SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS
-The American Today - East Carolina, Cincinnati Winners Saturday

Thomas leads UC to must-win victory in Houston
Cincinnati Enquirer

From Philly.com
-Interior key for Owls vs. Tulsa
-Temple faces test at Tulsa

Josh Pastner mum on Tigers' zone
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Second-half woes doom University of Houston in loss to Cincinnati
Houston Chronicle

Tulane men's basketball opens road trip at UConn
New Orleans Times Picayune

Huskies Take Wind Out Of Golden Hurricane, 92-46
Hartford Courant

George O'Leary not 'real happy' about 2015 UCF football schedule
Orlando Sentinel

February 21, 2015

From theamerican.org
-The American Today - East Carolina, Houston Host Saturday Matchups
-SMU WOMEN, EAST CAROLINA MEN LEAD THROUGH DAY 3 OF AMERICAN SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS

How many NCAA bids for AAC, and will Tulsa be included?
Tulsa World

Bearcats facing must-win situation at Houston
Cincinnati Enquirer

5 UConn Men's Lessons Learned- Hamilton Gives Glimpse Of Future
Hartford Courant

Tulane baseball walks off with home-opening 1-0 win against San Francisco
New Orleans Times Picayune

Temple faces test at Tulsa
Philly.com

Tigers' Kedren Johnson playing big at right time
Memphis Commercial Appeal

February 20, 2015

From theamerican.org
-The American Today - Memphis, SMU and UCF Winners Thursday Night
-2015 Football Schedule Announced
-SMU TAKES OVER TOP SPOTS IN DAY 2 OF AMERICAN SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Nichols- Like Moody crowd, SMU rallied late against Temple to stay atop AAC
Dallas Morning News

Temple's lead slips away in loss
Philly.com

Nichols returns as Tigers take down UConn 75-72
Memphis Commercial Appeal

UC plays UCF, Hurricanes, 2 ESPN football games in '15
Cincinnati Enquirer

Tulsa football season to begin Sept. 5 against FAU
Tulsa World

From the Hartford Courant
-AAC Football Schedule Set; UConn Plays Navy Sept. 26
-Memphis Has Boatright's Number

USF Bulls 2015 football schedule set
Tampa Tribune

UCF WR Breshad Perriman riding momentum from Hail Mary catch as draft stock soars
Orlando Sentinel

Retooled Tulane baseball team makes home debut this weekend
New Orleans Times Picayune

February 19, 2015

From theamerican.org
-The American Today - Tulsa Downs East Carolina
-Houston divers carry Cougar women on Day 1; SMU�s depth leads Mustang men

Bearcats' full-throttle comeback falls short
Cincinnati Enquirer

UConn hopes to catch Tigers by tail again
New Haven Register

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Tigers offering free tickets to UConn game
-Preview- University of Memphis vs. Connecticut (sub req'd)

Capsule- UConn At Memphis
Hartford Courant

From philly.com
-Brown expects battle from Owls
-Owls must defend SMU's interior

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Tulane rallies again, beats Southeastern with two runs in ninth inning
-Eight takeaways from Tulane's first spring football practice Wednesday

No. 3 Cougars rally past TSU
Houston Chronicle

February 18, 2015

From theamerican.org
-The American Today - USF Outlasts Houston
WATCH NOW - WBB Stars Share Their Secret Talents
WATCH NOW- Basketball and Baseball Highlight this Week's Episode of 'The Rise'

From the Tampa Bay Times
-USF beats Houston to snap 11-game losing streak
-USF Bulls lose Autry Denson as spring football nears

From the Tampa Tribune
-Bulls snap 11-game losing streak, top Houston
-USF RB coach Denson leaving for Notre Dame

From the Philadelphia Daily News
-Temple's tough two-step- SMU and Tulane
-Big East, AAC going strong post-split
-When healthy, Owls are tough to beat

Mick Cronin talks Crosstown Shootout, health, UC slump
Cincinnati Enquirer

National writer- SMU is close to locking up spot in NCAA tournament
Dallas Morning News

Where Tulsa's Philip Montgomery ranks among college football hires
Tulsa World

UCF softball earns first national ranking in program history
Orlando Sentinel

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Tulane spring football hits Yulman Stadium bright and early Wednesday morning
-Lots of familiarity as Tulane baseball plays at Southeastern on Wednesday

February 17, 2015

From theamerican.org
-Temple's Cummings, East Carolina's Tyson Take Weekly Men's Basketball Honors
-The American Today - Houston Continues Florida Swing at USF

Tonight�s game- Houston at USF
Tampa Tribune

Breaking down how SMU basketball has made the climb up to No. 21
Dallas Morning News

Crosstown Shootout among college hoops' best rivalries
Cincinnati Enquirer

As UConn Women Regain No. 1 Spot, Chong Emerging As Player
Hartford Courant

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Tulane baseball produced big offense against Pepperdine in opening series win
-Tulane football coach Curtis Johnson says he will ride in Zulu

Tigers add football assistant from ULM
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Breshad Perriman NFL Combine- 40-time key, draft analyst said
Orlando Sentinel

February 16, 2015

From theamerican.org
-East Carolina Upsets No. 25/25 USF
-The American Today- UCF Tops Cincinnati, Ends Five-Game Skid
-The American Today - UCF Downs Houston with Another Thrilling Finish
-The American Today - Stark's 3-Pointer Gives Tulane Key Road Win

Temple hires N.C. State's WRs coach
Philly.com

No. 3 Cougars pull off comeback for season-opening sweep of Minnesota
Houston Chronicle

Tulane falls to Pepperdine, 2-1, on walk off homerun
New Orleans Times Picayune

UC stumbles into Shootout with losing streak
Cincinnati Enquirer

UConn Men 'Back To The Drawing Board'
Hartford Courant

February 15, 2015

From theamerican.org
-The American Today - Stark's 3-Pointer Gives Tulane Key Road Win
-The American Today - USF Knocks Off Cal State Fullerton; Tulane Wins at Pepperdine

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
-Tulane buzzer-beater drops UC
-UC suspends Quadri Moore from basketball team

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Jonathan Stark's buzzer-beater lifts Tulane men's basketball over Cincinnati
-Furious late rally gives Tulane baseball a 9-5 victory at Pepperdine

UConn No Match For League-Leading SMU
Hartford Courant

Nichols- SMU rallies from slow start to eviscerate defending national champs in front of record crowd
Dallas Morning News

Tigers end two-game skid with rout of USF
Memphis Commercial Appeal

USF routed by Memphis for 11th straight loss
Tampa Bay Times

UCF basketball looking for a clean sweep against Houston Sunday
Orlando Sentinel

Lemoine settles down to pitch No. 3 Cougars past Minnesota
Houston Chronicle

February 14, 2015

The American Today - College GameDay Comes to Moody
theamerican.org

UConn In Dallas For Huge AAC Game With No. 25 SMU
Hartford Courant

Nichols- SMU's basketball resurgence began with season sweep of national champion UConn
Dallas Morning News

Navy Football Season Opener On Saturday, Sept. 5 Against Colgate To Kick At 12 Noon
Navy Sports

Tulsa among 'first four out' in SB Nation bracketology
Tulsa World

February 13, 2015

The American Today - SMU Moves Into First Place in Conference Race
theamerican.org

UConn Knocks Off AAC-Leading Tulsa With Stifling Performance
Hartford Courant

TU gets thumped by UConn 70-45, loses its second AAC game in a row
Tulsa World

3 takeaways- SMU survives scare on the road from last place Houston
Dallas Morning News

Cougars come up short in upset bid vs. No. 25 SMU
Houston Chronicle

Morgan at home at Temple
Philly.com

Every game a 'must-win' for Tigers
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Tulane baseball revival begins with 2015 season debut at Pepperdine Friday
New Orleans Times Picayune

Kingston intent on having USF baseball realize full potential
Tampa Tribune

No. 22 UCF baseball has deep pitching staff despite losing Eric Skoglund
Orlando Sentinel

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
-UC's Davis- Temple was on serious DEFCON alert
-Crosstown Shootout set for ESPN2

February 12, 2015

UCF snaps six-game losing streak with 73-62 win against USF
Orlando Sentinel

USF falls to UCF for 10th straight loss
Tampa Bay Times

UCF Knights look to salvage sinking basketball season
wpmobserver.com

Tomey joins USF athletic department
Tampa Tribune

Pastner challenges Burrell to take reins offensively with Nichols out
Memphis Commercial Appeal

UConn Feels Confident For AAC Rematch With Tulsa
Hartford Courant

From the Tulsa World
-TU looks to bounce back with big game at UConn
-TU's winning streak has special meaning for Berryhill coach Ron Carson
-Helmet cams, sideline computers coming to college football
-TU video- What does TU's NCAA chances look like and who was the under-rated get on National Signing Day?

Gosselin- SMU in similar position one year later, but here's why Larry Brown expects new result
Dallas Morning News

Sparse Temple crowds a letdown
Philly.com

Doc's TML- Maybe Bearcats are OVERachieving
Cincinnati Enquirer

Five Tulane things to look forward to in the coming week
New Orleans Times Picayune

February 11, 2015

From theamerican.org
-The American Today - East Carolina, Temple Tally Home Wins Tuesday
Watch Now- "The Rise" Episode 22

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
-Temple perforates UC's defense in Philly
-It's almost (spring) football season for UC Bearcats

From the Tulsa World
-AAC insider- Tulsa and SMU remain the teams to beat
-TU announces spring football dates- Hurricane open on March 8

Temple tops Cincinnati for sixth straight victory
Philly.com

Couch coach- How Cincinnati's sidelined Mick Cronin handles stress of avoiding stress
Sporting News

Bulls� Allen not willing to let up
Tampa Tribune

USF rivalry secondary to UCF men's basketball goals to simply win
Orlando Sentinel

Recruiting analyst- SMU coaching staff gets A-plus for 2015 class
Dallas Morning News

Geno Says Players Come To UConn For Big Games Like Monday
Hartford Courant

February 10, 2015

From theamerican.org
-UConn's Boatright, East Carolina's Tyson Take Weekly Men's Basketball Honors
-Tulsa�s Sampson, UCF�s Audas Earn Weekly Softball Honors
-Weekly Women�s Basketball Award Winners Announced
-UConn Rolls Over South Carolina

No. 2 UConn deals top-ranked Gamecocks first loss of season
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

From the Hartford Courant
-UConn Women Make A No. 1 Statement Against South Carolina
-Jeff Jacobs- Gamecocks Had No Answer For Jefferson
-Auriemma Likes These Competitive Matchups
-Auriemma's Olympic Coaching Staff Introduced In Storrs
-Diaco Shaking Up UConn Offense With New Coordinator

AAC insider- Tulsa and SMU remain the teams to beat
Tulsa World

From philly.com
-Temple up for rematch with Cincy
-Temple vs. Cincinnati preview

UC-Temple- What you need to know
Cincinnati Enquirer

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-UConn AD Warde Manuel glad Tulane a part of American Athletic Conference- Podcat
-Five things Tulane football Curtis Johnson said Monday about his program
-Some of Dean Smith's biggest coaching wins came in New Orleans, and other links about late North Carolina coaching legend

SMU's Larry Brown feels loss of Dean Smith- 'He's meant everything to me'
Dallas Morning News

UH coach Kelvin Sampson issues statement after death of Dean Smith
Houston Chronicle

Beach-themed East Side Club ticket sales about 50 percent at capacity, UCF says
Orlando Sentinel

February 9, 2015

Huskies Right The Ship With Back-To-Back Wins
Hartford Courant

From the Tulsa World
-TU sees league winning streaks end with 68-57 home loss to SMU
-John Klein- SMU ends TU's winning streak decisively

Sapakoff- No. 1 USC vs. No. 2 UConn � big moment, with more to come
Charleston Post & Courier

International Presence in American Women's Basketball
theAmerican.org

February 8, 2015

From theAmerican.org
-The American Today - SMU Snaps Tulsa Winning Streak
-Sit Down with Cincinnati Athletic Director Mike Bohn
-Rowdy Fan Base

Brown's shot lifts Temple to road win at Memphis
Philly.com

Memphis Struggles in Second Half, Falls to Temple, 61-60
Go Tigers Go

Memphis' Austin Nichols to miss at least two weeks with ankle injury
The Tigers are 14-9 overall, 6-4 in the American. Memphis next plays at East Carolina on Tuesday night
CBS Sports

Nichols- SMU fans bring home atmosphere on road in bounce-back win over first-place Tulsa
Dallas Morning News

TU sees league winning streaks end with 68-57 home loss to SMU
Tulsa World

UC avoids letdown against USF
Cincinnati Enquirer

Huskies Dig In When It Counts
Hartford Courant

Green Wave�s shooting woes continue as it falls to UConn
Baton Rouge Advocate

Tulane drops fifth straight in home loss to UConn
New Orleans Times Picayune

February 7, 2015

From theAmerican.org
-A Look at Nippert Stadium
-American Stories- Recruiting Success Should Pay Off for USF

From the Hartford Courant
-History Lesson- UConn Will Meet Tulane In Old-Time Venue
-UConn Still In The Market For A Quarterback

From the Philly.com
-Owls' next two will decide season
-Temple-Memphis preview

Tigers, Temple meet in key league game
Memphis Commercial Appeal(sub req'd)

UConn and its star guard Ryan Boatright bring challenges to Tulane on Saturday in Devlin
New Orleans Times Picayune