East Carolina

Carolinas/Region/National

American Athletic Conference

December 31 2015

Lady Pirates Drop Overtime Contest at Tulsa, 81-79
ecupirates.com

Pirates Drop Overtime Contest at Tulsa, 81-79
WNCT 9

TU women win conference opener in overtime
Tulsa World

Kirkpatrick out at ECU, signing day nears
Greenville Daily Reflector

From 247 Sports
-Kirkpatrick won't return to Montgomery's staff
-Report- ECU hires FIU's Shannon Moore as special teams coach

Friends and fans plan farewell for Ruffin McNeill
WCTI 12

ECU Football heading in new direction
Public Radio East

Chicago Bears place Alshon Jeffery and Eddie Goldman on injured reserve
  To fill the two vacated roster spots the Bears signed a couple defensive lineman...The other spot went to a fan favorite from this preseason, Terry Williams
SB Nation Windy City Gridiron

That 2010 Liberty Bowl still brings chills
The Cabin

December 30 2015

East Carolina Opens American Conference Slate at Tulsa
ecupirates.com

Women's basketball- TU hosts East Carolina
Tulsa World

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates limping into AAC play
-Aycock’s name is removed from dorm (Sub Req'd)
-Community honoring Ruffin McNeill (Sub Req'd)

After coaching change, No. 5 N.C. QB Reid Herring still locked in on East Carolina
Scout.com

December 29 2015

Caleb White Named To Third AAC Weekly Honor Roll Of The Season
ecupirates.com

Pirates to open conference play
Washington Daily News

Make room for Caleb White
Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)

ECU’s White honored by American Athletic Conference
Raleigh News & Observer

Jeff Blake announced as Chik-fil-A Peach Bowl HOF inductee
247 Sports

Montgomery Looks Back on Bowl Win, Duke Career
GoDuke

Buffalo Bills coach takes slap at ECU
WNCN

CONTINUING ON- Brown, Tatum hopeful to keep playing
Washington Daily News

South Pointe’s Chris Smith sticking with Gamecocks
Columbia (SC) The State

December 28 2015

From 247 Sports
-Dukes opens his recruitment
-Pirates lose another DL commitment

Recruiting Notebook December 27th
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Make room for Caleb White
Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)

Peach Bowl Notebook- Players make stop at College Hall of Fame
Florida Times-Union

Mister Opportunity- Senior filled voids on field when asked
The Daily Advance

Hogs clawed, never thawed, in 2010 game
Arkansas Online

Arizona football- WR Jones taking his talents to NFL
tucson.com

Giants report card- This is as ugly as you get
New York Post

December 27 2015

From the New York Post
-Linval Joseph doesn’t care … but can’t wait to play Giants
-Dwayne Harris says he’ll play in pain as Giants No. 2 receiver

Linval Joseph- 'I really haven't lost a beat'
Minnesota Vikings

Dwayne Harris Needs To Step Up For The New York Giants In Odell Beckham Jr.’s Absence
gmenhq.com

ECU vs. Ohio - December 21, 2013 - St. Petersburg Bowl
stpetersburgbowl.com

King- Memphis Brings Back Memories
Southwest Times Record

Sunday Treasure Chest- Montgomery era ready for full steam ahead
247 Sports (Sub Req'd)

December 26 2015

Duke’s Scottie Montgomery balancing two coaching jobs
New York Newsday

Montgomery coaching last game with Duke Saturday
WCTI 12

From NBC Sports
-Scottie Montgomery adds recent SEC, NFL coaches to first ECU staff
-Mike Leach adds ex-ECU OC to his Wazzu staff

December 25 2015

ECU’s Barkley developing fast
Washington Daily News

Committed & Trained: Kenwick Thompson
vucommodores.com

Cougars Name Dave Nichol Outside Receivers Coach
Washington State Cougars

Vikings- Linval Joseph can't wait to get back in game 'and be with my boys'
TwinCities Pioneer Press

DeAngelo Williams, Linval Joseph two of the players who qualify as Pro Bowl snubs
USA Today

Giants hope WR Dwayne Harris will play
Big Blue View

December 24 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Coach Mo's staff starts taking shape
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

Montgomery Names Four To First East Carolina Staff
ecupirates.com

Former ECU star Justin Hardy adjusting to life in the NFL
WRAL SportsFan

Montgomery hires veteran assistants to work with ECU defense
Wilmington Star-News

Montgomery brings in assistants
Greenville Daily Reflector

Montgomery Names Four to First East Carolina Staff
WNCT 9

Montgomery Names Four to First East Carolina Football Staff
WITN 7

Montgomery adds four to his coaching staff
The East Carolinian

East Carolina's Montgomery hires 4 staffers, retains 1 coach
USA Today (AP)

Ex-Gamecock coach Deke Adams bound for ECU
Columbia (SC) The State

From 247 Sports
-Montgomery comments on new hires
-Rick Smith to be retained as defensive backs coach
-ECU hires Deke Adams as defensive line coach
-BREAKING- Phil McGeoghan to be named ECU WR coach
-Thompson to ECU, Marve to be promoted

ECU Announces Staff Additions
Rivals.com

Deans continuing career close to home at ECU
Scout.com

December 23 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates roll after fast start
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Shoot Lights Out To Beat SC State
-ECU Picked Third In Preseason American Conference Poll

ECU closes year on dominant note
Washington Daily News

East Carolina beats South Carolina State 98-71
USA Today (AP)

ECU men's basketball downs South Carolina State thanks to hot shooting
The East Carolinian

ECU has career night from three-point range to down SCSU
Orangeburg (SC) Times and Democrat

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates roll in finale
-Report- Pirates have new DC

Vanderbilt's Thompson becomes East Carolina DC
SI.com

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Vandy’s Thompson to be named new ECU defensive coordinator
-ECU baseball picked to finish third in AAC

Vanderbilt loses key assistant to East Carolina
Fox Sports

From WNCT 9
White eclipses 1,000 career points, East Carolina buries SC State 98-71
-REPORT- ECU hires Kenwick Thompson as new Defensive Coordinator
-ECU Picked Third In Preseason American Athletics Conference Poll

From WITN 7
East Carolina Beats South Carolina State 98-71
-Report- Vandy's Kenwick Thompson To Be ECU Defensive Coordinator

From Rivals.com
-White Gets 1,000th Point in ECU Win
-Report- Thompson heading to ECU

From 247 Sports
-REPORT- ECU hires Kenwick Thompson as DC
WATCH- Get to know ECU's new defensive coordinator
-Pirates shoot lights out

The coaching carousel at ECU- Will the decision to replace ‘Coach Ruff’ pan out?
Outer Banks Sentinel

Grading every college football coaching hire in 2015
CBS Sports

December 22 2015

Spied from the Crow's Nest
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Closes Out Non-Conference Play Against S.C. State
-White Named To The American Honor Roll For Second Time

ECU has home date with S.C. State
Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)

ECU men's basketball continues its road woes
The East Carolinian

Rookie Justin Hardy delivers with big catches for Atlanta Falcons
Albany Herald

December 21 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Dukes outshoot ECU
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Fall On The Road At James Madison
-ECU Drops Non-Conference Finale to No. 2 South Carolina

From WNCT 9
-ECU Drops Non-Conference Finale to No. 2 South Carolina
-James Madison beats East Carolina 67-61

From WITN 7
-Pirate women drop 88-57 contest to No. 2 South Carolina
-James Madison beats East Carolina 67-61

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-No. 2 Gamecocks pound ECU
-ECU's late lead slips away

From Rivals.com
-JMU Topples ECU 67-61
-Curry, JMU Beat ECU

ECU falls in final minutes at James Madison, 67-61
247 Sports

From the USA Today
-James Madison beats East Carolina 67-61
-Grading the hires on college football's coaching carousel

James Madison beats East Carolina 67-61
WRAL Sportsfan

Superwoman returns as Gamecocks skewer East Carolina
Columbia (SC) The State

Winners And Losers In College Football's Coaching Carousel
The Post Game

ECU, N.C. State possible suitors for Florida transfer QB Grier?
Wilmington Star-News

December 20 2015

Spied from the Crow's Nest
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Cross State Lines To Face JMU Sunday
-Pirates Face No. 2 South Carolina in Carolinas Challenge
-Pirates Comeback Falls Short Against Ohio, 64-61

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU can’t complete comeback
-Chairman of the boards (Sub Req'd)

Staley seeks improvement on South Carolina’s beach trip
Columbia (SC) The State

Prep Football- NC wins Shrine Bowl
Salisbury Post

Will Grier To Transfer From Florida. Grier's Top 5 Options
campusinsiders.com

December 19 2015

From ecupirates.com
-Nearly Two Dozen Student-Athletes Eligible For Fall Commencement
-East Carolina Falls to Chattanooga, 72-61

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Mocs surge sinks ECU women
-ECU holds fall graduation ceremony

Scottie Montgomery Talks Cutcliffe, ECU, Bowl Prep
GoDuke

More than 2,000 students “turn tassels” for fall commencement at ECU
WNCT 9

More than 2,000 ECU students graduate Friday
WITN 7

East Carolina 2015 Shrine Bowl Primer
247 Sports

December 18 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Beam us up, Scottie
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

Kentrell Barkley Named The American Rookie-of-the-Week
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates close nonconference slate
-Tyson dunk among top plays (Sub Req'd)

BJ Tyson Dunk - ESPN top 10
Courtesy Bluewater Pirate (ESPN)

Duke’s Cutcliffe on Montgomery hire- “I’m excited, not only for Scottie, I’m excited for ECU.”
WNCT 9

Three Pirates make Phil Steele's First-Team All-AAC
247 Sports

December 17 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Coach Mo sets out to calm the
waters
-Pirates overtake UNCW
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Rallies To Take Down UNCW, 78-73
ECU Men's Basketball Highlights and Interviews (Dec. 16, 2015)
-ECU Sets 2016 Baseball Banquet For Feb. 6
-East Carolina Meets Chattanooga, Ohio in UNCW Christmas Classic

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates still perfect at home
-Montgomery plans for AAC consistency (Sub Req'd)

East Carolina Outlasts UNCW, 78-73
WNCT 9

VIDEO- Tyson-led East Carolina overcomes UNCW 78-73
WITN 7

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Seahawks let one slip away at ECU
-Hoops (M)- East Carolina postgame wrap

From 247 Sports
WATCH- Montgomery's first day as ECU's coach
-ECU earns rivalry win

ECU Rallies to Top UNC-W
Rivals.com

East Carolina 78, UNC Wilmington 73
WSBT 22

UNCW men's basketball falls at East Carolina
WECT 6

Tyson-led East Carolina overcomes NC-Wilmington 78-73
USA Today

From ESPN
-Rookie receiver Justin Hardy's role increasing for Falcons
-Chris Johnson 'feeling better' as next step in rehab coming in a few weeks

Justin Hardy- Improved play made Hankerson expendable
atlallday.com

From the Denton Record-Chronicle
-Remember this name when it comes to Littrell assistants — Brad Davis
-T.J. Henson has signed with UNT

Committed NC D-lineman considering USC
Columbia (SC) The State

December 16 2015

ECU Host UNCW Looking To Extend and Break Streaks
ecupirates.com

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Hoops (M)- East Carolina Game Day
-‘Whirlwind courtship’ brought Montgomery, ECU together quickly
-Here’s what they’re saying about new ECU coach Scottie Montgomery

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates face toughest home test
-Coach wants same intensity he faced

Preview- UNC-Wilmington at East Carolina
WDSU

Scottie Montgomery set to make first public appearance
247 Sports

A lot of numbers and incentives are in Scottie Montgomery's contract
WRAL Sportsfan

Editorial- Scottie Montgomery ready for next coaching challenge
Shelby Star

Montgomery has tools for success at ECU
Washington Daily News

Duke Football Offensive Coordinator Accepts Head Coaching Position at East Carolina
balldurham.com

ECU chancellor search continues
WITN

Bears have 11 players in for tryouts, including 2 CFL standouts
Chicago Tribune

Former U-M coach Hoke- 'I was born to coach'
Detroit Free Press

December 15 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Last man standing sells Pirate
Nation
Audio- Scottie Montgomery presser
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From Pirate Radio 1250
- Audio: The Brian Bailey Show
  Brian's guest this week was new East Carolina football coach Scottie Montgomery
- Live@5 Guests: Bob Harris, Jeff Connors

From ecupirates.com
-Montgomery Officially Introduced As ECU Head Football Coach
Coach Montgomery's Introductory Press Conference (Dec. 14, 2015)
-Montgomery Named East Carolina Head Football Coach
-Kentrell Barkley Named The American Rookie-of-the-Week
-Deng Riak To Miss Remainder Of The Season

Success at Duke helps Montgomery earn East Carolina job
Norfolk Virginian Pilot (AP)

Sammy Batten- Impressive start for new ECU head coach
Fayetteville Observer

New coach Montgomery already working to smooth rough Pirate waters
Wilmington Star-News

From the New Bern Sun Journal
-Football- Montgomery ready to lead Pirates’ ship
-Football- Hardy finding his way in the NFL

From the Washington Daily News
-Montgomery knows ECU’s underdog attitude
-Riak to miss remainder of the season

From the Rocky Mount Telegram
-Pirates introduce new head coach Montgomery
-ECU replaces McNeill with Duke OC Scottie Montgomery

From the East Carolinian
-ECU football- Montgomery tasked with winning the players over
-Montgomery introduced as new head coach
-ECU football officially names Montgomery head coach
-ECU basketball's Riak out for season

Burns grad Montgomery bringing a bit of Cleveland County to ECU
Shelby Star

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Montgomery introduced at ECU (Sub Req'd)
-Compher- One offer extended (Sub Req'd)

From WRAL Sportsfan
Fialko- ECU turns to Montgomery to right Pirates ship
-ECU names Duke's Montgomery new head coach
-ECU's Riak to miss remainder of season with shoulder injury

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Scottie Montgomery introduced as ECU’s new football coach
-What fans, coaches, students are saying about ECU’s new and old football coaches

From WNCT 9
-Pirate nation welcomes new football coach with open arms
-Former Pirate Justin Hardy returns to N.C. as Falcons played Panthers

ECU introduces Scottie Montgomery as head football coach
WNCN

From WCTI 12
-ECU introduces Scottie Montgomery as new football coach
-ECU fans react to hiring of new head football coach

New ECU head football coach Scottie Montgomery- "We want to win, and we want to win championships"
WITN 7

From 247 Sports
-Notable quotes from Montgomery's debut press conference
-QB Reid Herring confirms commitment to ECU (Sub Req'd)
-Summers impressed with new ECU coach (Sub Req'd)
-Deng Riak to miss remainder of season

Players speak out on Montgomery hire
Scout.com

Montgomery Arrives at ECU
Rivals.com

Success at Duke helps Montgomery earn East Carolina job
USA Today

East Carolina hires Scottie Montgomery as coach
YAHOO!

ECU taps Duke OC Montgomery as head coach
ESPN

Former Duke assistant Montgomery introduced as ECU's new head coach
Fox Sports

OC Scottie Montgomery Introduced as Head Coach at ECU
Duke Report

Staff pay reportedly keeps Brady Hoke from landing East Carolina job
MLive

Opportunity Seldom Knocks for Black Football Coaches
New York Times

Former JU assistant Jerry Odom hired as Tusculum College's football coach
Florida Times Union

December 14 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Montgomery taking the helm
-Pirates top N.C. A&T
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Montgomery Named East Carolina Head Football Coach
-Pirates Fight Off N.C. A&T, 71-60

ECU approves contract for Duke's Scottie Montgomery to become new head football coach
Fayetteville Observer

Contract approved, ECU announces Montgomery as new football coach
Wilmington Star-News

Who is Scottie Montgomery? Brian North takes a closer look
WCTI 12

From the Washington Daily News
-Montgomery named ECU head football coach
-Foster delivers off bench in ECU win

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Montgomery is Headed to ECU (Sub Req'd)
-Pirates upend Aggies

From the East Carolinian
-ECU football officially names Montgomery head coach
-ECU basketball cruises past N.C. A&T
-McNeill lands job with Virginia

From 247 Sports
-The financials of Scottie Montgomery's ECU contract
-Montgomery officially named head coach of ECU
-ECU tops North Carolina A&T, 71-60

From Rivals.com
-Scottie Beamed Up
-Tyson Leads ECU Past A&T 71-60

From Scout.com
-ECU Officially announces Montgomery's hiring
-Second Half Scoring Helps ECU Win

From WRAL Sportsfan
-ECU names Duke's Montgomery new head coach
-Early game vs. Wolfpack will be vital for Pirates' Montgomery

From WNCT
-ECU names Scottie Montgomery new head football coach
-Pirate fans react to new head football coach

Duke offensive coordinator Scottie Montgomery named ECU head coach
Raleigh News & Observer

East Carolina hires Duke's Montgomery
Durham Herald-Sun (Sub Req'd)

Reports- Burns grad Montgomery expected to be named East Carolina head coach
Shelby Star

ECU replaces McNeill with Duke OC Scottie Montgomery
Rocky Mount Telegram

East Carolina announces Scottie Montgomery as head coach
NBC Sports

East Carolina hires Duke OC Montgomery as new coach
Fox Sports

East Carolina names Scottie Montgomery new head coach
USA Today

East Carolina hires Duke offensive coordinator Scottie Montgomery
ESPN

East Carolina picks Duke OC Montgomery as head coach
Associated Press

Scottie Montgomery to East Carolina- Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
Bleacher Report

Reports- ECU replaces Ruffin McNeill with Duke OC Scottie Montgomery
CBS Sports

Withers Not Hired at ECU
WHSV

REPORT- Odom the new head coach at Tusculum
WCYB-TV

December 13 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Montgomery emerges as surprise pick
-Ruff lands in Charlottesville
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

ECU chooses Duke’s Scottie Montgomery as new football coach
Wilmington Star-News

Source- ECU expected to hire Duke OC Montgomery as new coach
Fox Sports

Source- Duke OC Montgomery to be ECU coach
ESPN

Duke assistant Scottie Montgomery expected to be named East Carolina head coach
Fayetteville Observer

Report- East Carolina moving past ex-U-M coach Brady Hoke
Detroit Free Press

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-NEW- ECU closes in on coach
-Pirates hot at home
-McNeill lands at Virginia

From WITN 7
Scottie Montgomery To Be Next ECU Head Football Coach
Ruffin McNeill hired at University of Virginia as assistant head coach

From WNCT 9
REPORT- ECU to name Scottie Montgomery new head football coach
Former ECU Coach Ruffin McNeill hired at Virginia as Linebackers coach

Fox Sports- East Carolina to hire Scottie Montgomery as next head football coach
WCTI 12

Reports- ECU to hire Duke's Montgomery as next head coach
WRAL SportsFan

Reports- Duke OC to take over as ECU coach
CBS Sports

From 247 Sports
-WATCH- Get to know Scottie Montgomery
-REPORT- Scottie Montgomery to be named next ECU head coach

Reports point to Montgomery as next ECU coach
Scout.com

Montgomery a Pirate
Rivals.com

Ex-Steelers WR Coach Set To Become ECU Head Coach
Yardbarker

Duke's Montgomery leading candidate for ECU head coaching job
Durham Herald-Sun (Sub Req'd)

Former East Carolina coach Ruffin McNeill joins staff at Virginia
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Charlottesville Daily Progress
-Mendenhall adds eight to UVa football coaching staff
-Ratcliffe- McNeill a strong addition to UVa football staff

December 12 2015

Pirate Signee Cortez Surpasses 2,000-Point Milestone
ecupirates.com

Tucson's Cortez passes 2,000-point scoring mark
Tucson News Now

Duke’s Montgomery a late wild card in ECU coaching search
Wilmington Star-News

ECU coaching search now focusing on Duke's Montgomery
Fayetteville Observer

Brady Hoke leading candidate for East Carolina job
ESPN

Sources- JMU's Withers slated for second interview Saturday at ECU
Richmond Times Dispatch

From 247 Sports
-The case for Brady Hoke
-The case for Everett Withers
-Ruffin McNeill speaks out about departure

From WITN
-Ruffin McNeill addresses comments
-ECU trustees to hold Sunday meeting; likely discuss new football coach

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-FRIDAY UPDATE- Hoke among ECU finalists
-NEW- ECU to interview finalists (Sub Req'd)

Withers Reportedly a Front-Runner for ECU Head Coaching Position
WHSV

From the Wilmington Star-News
-ECU coaching search nears completion this weekend
-UNC’s Chizik not ready to be ‘Pirated’ away … by ECU or anyone else

ECU Set to Name Head Coach
Rivals.com

Reports- JMU's Withers, former Michigan Hoke get second interviews for East Carolina job
Hampton Roads Daily Press

ECU trustees to hold special meeting; new coach may be imminent
WNCN

People gather to show disappointment for Coach Ruff dismissal
WNCT

One week later, rally held for Coach Ruffin McNeill
WCTI

College Football Coaching Carousel Indicative of Disturbing Trend
Rant Sports

Report- Dave Nichol to replace Graham Harrell as WSU outside receivers coach
Seattle Times

December 11 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Has Pirates' ship sailed?
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

Frey Earns NSCAA All-Northeast Region Honors
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU search nears deadline
-Editorial- Pirate Nation eyes Compher

Sources: East Carolina interviews Everett Withers, Brady Hoke, Shane Beamer
Fox Sports

Candidates emerging for vacant ECU coaching job
Wilmington Star-News

Slow movement in ECU coaching search creating angst
Fayetteville Observer

East Carolina football head coach search rages on
Scout.com

Report- DC Pruitt not meeting with U-M; Hoke at ECU?
Detroit Free Press

UPDATE- ECU closing in on football coaching hire
WITN 7

East Carolina Head Coach Search- Latest News, Rumors, Speculation on Position
Bleacher Report

Missed inches define Ruffin McNeill era
Wilson Daily Times

ECU alumni chapter requests meeting with Chancellor over McNeill’s firing
WNCT 9

The ECU fan behind the "Save Ruff, #FireCompher" Petition
The East Carolinian

From 247 Sports
-REPORT- Matt Canada interviews with ECU
-REPORT- Brady Hoke drawing interest from East Carolina
-The case for Shane Beamer at South [East] Carolina

OU Sports- Lincoln Riley on coaching rumors- 'I'm certainly not in a hurry to leave this place'
Tulsa World

Brady Hoke's Life After Michigan Football
Bleacher Report

From SB Nation
-The case for Brady Hoke as Maryland's [ECU's] next head football coach
-The case for Everett Withers as Maryland's [ECU's] next head football coach

December 10 2015

From ecupirates.com
-2016 Softball Season Tickets Now On Sale
-Pirate Swimmers Compete At The AT&T Winter Nationals

ECU Coaching Search Continues
WNCT 9

Report- Chizik "one of the top three candidates" at ECU
247 Sports

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-UPDATE- Lead candidates emerge (Sub Req'd)
-Chizik emerging as ECU lead candidate
-PREPS- Hallow to West Virginia

Menchville pitcher makes L.A. Dodgers 40-man roster
Daily Press

Why are there so few black head coaches in college football?
Washington Post

December 9 2015

Track and Field Adds 11 In Early Signing Period
ecupirates.com

Pirates winless on the road
Washington Daily News

From the East Carolinian
-ECU men's basketball falls on the road in Charleston
-Four coaches ECU should consider to replace Ruffin McNeill

Sammy Batten- Who will be the next East Carolina football coach?
Fayetteville Observer

From 247 Sports
-Pressure squarely on Compher to heal fractured base
-ECU commit Keyshawn Canady updates status

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Letter- McNeill firing devastating
-Attorney- McNeill wanted to protect staff (Sub Req'd)

NC State football recruiting- 3-star OT Justin Chase flips from ECU to the Wolfpack
SB Nation

Great Bridge lineman Justin Chase commits to N.C. State
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Chase Flips To NC State
Scout.com

Wolfpack flips ECU commitment
Rivals.com

ECU Chancellor search forums wrap up
WITN 7

ECU faculty happy with study results; want salary compression addressed
WNCT 9

December 8 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Firing hard to figure
-ECU falls to Barry, College of
Charleston
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

Audio: Brian Bailey show
Pirate Radio 1250

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates' Late Rally Comes Up Short Against College of Charleston
-Volleyball Inks Pair for 2016
-B.J. Tyson Named To American Weekly Honor Roll

Cougars hang on to beat East Carolina, 77-73
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

College of Charleston beats East Carolina 77-73
USA Today

ECU Rally Falls Short
Rivals.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates’ rally comes up short
-Editorial- ECU chancellor choice crucial

From 247 Sports
-Why Ruffin McNeill didn't sign contract extension
-REPORT- McNeill didn't sign contract extension
-ECU falls to College of Charleston, 77-73

From Underdog Dynasty
-Ruffin McNeill Was Offered A Contract Extension By ECU, But Turned It Down Because It Low-Balled His Assistant Coaches
-Trying to make sense of East Carolina Pirates Athletic Director Jeff Compher
-Who Will Be The Next Head Coach At East Carolina- Here Are Some Possibilities

Examining Head Coach Possibilities
Scout.com

ECU fans start petition to have fired football coach McNeill reinstated
Wilmington Star-News

ECU fans start a petition to bring back coach, fire AD
Fox Sports

December 7 2015

Pirates Head To Charleston Searching For First Road Win
ecupirates.com

COUGARS DEN- CofC needs to get healthy to face East Carolina
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

From the East Carolinian
-Ruffin McNeill Special Online Issue
-ECU AD Compher looking for head coach replacement

WATCH- Giants' Dwayne Harris burns Jets for 80-yard punt return touchdown
NJ.com

11 potential candidates for Auburn defensive coordinator
AL.com

December 6 2015

Pirates Suffer First Road Loss at Auburn, 83-69
ecupirates.com

Pirates Suffer First Road Loss at Auburn, 83-69
WNCT 9

Ruffin McNeill deserved better than getting ‘microwaved’ by ECU
Wilmington Star-News

McNeill firing a head scratcher
New Bern Sun Journal

Thomas Pope- East Carolina needed a coaching change
Fayetteville Observer

From the Robesonian
-Ball takes bad bounce for McNeill
-McNeill’s firing upsets ECU fans

Dec. 5 Darts & Laurels
Greenville Daily Reflector

Struyk's ECU career comes to end
carolinacoastonline.com

The title-winning coach college football forgot
MSN

December 5 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Stunningly, a new era at hand
-Lefties lead ECU
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Head Football Coach Ruffin McNeill Relieved Of Duties
-East Carolina Holds Off USC Upstate For Third Straight Win
-East Carolina Faces Auburn Saturday on ESPN3

DeCock- Bar set high to replace McNeill at ECU
Raleigh News & Observer

Hamilton- East Carolina was foolish to fire McNeill
Winston Salem Journal

From the Washington Daily News
-Thank you, Ruff
-Barkley explodes in Pirate win

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates win vs. Payne
-Pirates seek fast start (Sub Req'd)
-UPDATE- ECU fires McNeill
-Players react to firing (Sub Req'd)
-Campus reaction to McNeill’s oust (Sub Req'd)

East Carolina fights off USC Upstate, 82-71
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

From the East Carolinian
-ECU basketball downs USC Upstate behind Barkley's strong performance
-Former players react to McNeill's dismissal
-ECU AD Compher looking for head coach replacement
-Letter to the Editor- McNeill decision is a mistake 

ODU's Wilder "shocked but not surprised" by ECU's decision to fire Ruffin McNeill
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Ruffin McNeill fired as ECU football coach
Wilmington Star-News

East Carolina fires popular football coach
Kinston Free Press

From the New Bern Sun Journal
-Football- Former, current ECU players react to McNeill's firing
-UPDATED- MCNEILL RELIEVED OF DUTIES AS ECU FOOTBALL COACH
-Basketball- USC-Upstate's Cuthbertson scores four in ENC return

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Sammy Batten- A good day ruined by the firing of Ruffin McNeill
-Former players upset by Ruffin McNeill's firing at East Carolina
-ECU dismisses head football coach Ruffin McNeill

From WRAL
Fialko- ECU parts ways with McNeill with eyes to the future
Compher- This was a decision that was made for the future of our football program

Ruffin McNeill's firing at East Carolina a head-scratcher
ESPN

Ruffin McNeill abruptly fired at East Carolina
NBC Sports

East Carolina fires Ruffin McNeill, for some reason
Washington Post

ESPN suggests Shawn Elliott to East Carolina
Columbia (SC) The State

Is NC State offensive coordinator Matt Canada a candidate for the East Carolina job?
SB Nation

Ruffin McNeill Fired: Coaching Carousel Update
campusinsiders.com

From WITN 7
-ECU discusses firing of Ruffin McNeill; former coach releases statement
-ECU Students react to firing of Ruffin McNeill

From WNCT 9
-East Carolina Head Football Coach Ruffin McNeill Relieved Of Duties
-Pirates knock off USC Upstate in former coach Eddie Payne’s return

From 247 Sports
-ECU tops USC Upstate, 82-71
-Ruffin McNeill releases statement
-POLL- Ruffin McNeill out as head coach

From Scout.com
-Barkley, Tyson lead Pirates
-Compher talks Dismissal
-Recruits React to Coaching Change
-Former, current ECU players react

From Rivals.com
-Tyson and Barkley Too Much for Upstate
-Compher Talks on McNell Dismissal
-McNeill Fired at ECU

East Carolina fires coach Ruffin McNeill
USA Today

Ruffin McNeill Fired by East Carolina- Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
Bleacher Report

East Carolina fires Ruffin McNeill
YAHOO!

Auburn women welcome East Carolina Saturday
AU

December 4 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Aztecs a low point – and
starting point
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

ECU Host USC Upstate As Eddie Payne Returns To Minges
ecupirates.com

March memories for former Pirate
Greenville Daily Reflector (Sub Req'd)

Upstate Heads to East Carolina for Friday Night Matchup
University of South Carolina Upstate

USC Upstate travels to take on East Carolina
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

ECU’s forwards faring well without Guilmette
Washington Daily News

Basketball- Cuthbertson's Homecoming
New Bern Sun Journal

From 247 Sports
-Five Plays- The biggest missed opportunities of ECU's season
-ECU first to offer local athlete

December 3 2015

From ecupirates.com
-Six Pirates Earn All-American Conference Honors
-Swimming & Diving Inks Seven During Fall Signing Period
-Gray Chosen As Nominee For 2016 WBCA Good Works Team

Seniors lead ECU selections
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU’s Williams, Bigger earn first-team All-AAC honors
Wilmington Star-News

Bigger, Williams named 1st Team All-AAC
WNCT 9

Bigger, Williams Top ECU All-AAC Picks
Rivals.com

Bryce Williams and Zeek Bigger named first-team All-AAC
247 Sports

Four Pirates named earn AAC honors
Scout.com

ECU track and field looks to improve on second season in American
The East Carolinian

Ravens' Bulging Injured Reserve List Contains Many Top-Shelf Players
Press Box Online

Reports link Riley to South Carolina and Memphis openings
Norman Transcript

Oklahoma assistant Lincoln Riley ‘exactly what South Carolina would need’
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

ESPN- Lincoln Riley, Gamecocks will talk about USC opening
Columbia (SC) The State

Gamecocks eyeing Sooner OC Lincoln Riley as Spurrier replacement?
NBC Sports

December 2 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates start fast, finish strong
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Tyson, Bryant Lead ECU To Convincing Win Over Florida Atlantic
-Women's Basketball Hosts Meals With Macy December 9
-ECU Pirate Club Announces Staff Changes, Office Expansion
-Steven Curtis Chapman to Perform at Minges Coliseum

From WNCT 9
Pirates crush FAU, 74-48
Compher issues statement; Possible bowl offer would be declined by ECU

From 247 Sports
-ECU cruises past Florida Atlantic, 74-48
-Bryant's breakout
-ECU lands JUCO OL commitment

ECU Pounds FAU 74-48
Rivals.com

East Carolina Defeats Florida Atlantic 74-48
WITN 7

ECU easily get Past FAU
Scout.com

ECU dominates in return to Greenville
Washington Daily News

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates fly past FAU
-Compher- No bowl for ECU

AD Compher- ECU won’t go bowling at 5-7
Wilmington Star-News

Cards' Chris Johnson placed on temporary IR
Arizona Republic

December 1 2015

From Bonesville.net
-Ruff & Co. have more bricks to
lay
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

Audio: The Brian Bailey Show
Pirate Radio 1250

Pirates Return Home To Face Florida Atlantic
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-B.J. Tyson regains confidence (Sub Req'd)
-AAC coaches hone focus (Sub Req'd)

Preview- Florida Atlantic at East Carolina
WYFF 4

Future murky for Kemp, Summers
Washington Daily News

Prep Golf- East’s Shuping signs with East Carolina
Salisbury Post ·

Cardinals RB Chris Johnson sidelined with fractured tibia; return date unclear
Sporting News

December 31 2015

Sammy Batten- Tobacco Road football still lagging behind basketball
Fayetteville Observer

From the Charlotte Observer
-Mississippi State pounds NC State 51-28 in Belk Bowl
-After suspending 3 players, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney displays gift of grace
-Los Angeles Clippers lead all the way against Hornets
-Panthers’ Ron Rivera not concerned about muck, disruption caused by Belk Bowl
-Carolina Panthers DEs well aware they are sackless since Thanksgiving
-Panthers QB Cam Newton announces birth of son
-Revisiting those preseason football predictions

Belk Bowl pounding gives Wolfpack look into difficult future
Wilmington Star-News

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-DeCock- Bowl loss leaves Wolfpack stuck in the middle
-UNC finds comfort in overall success, future after season-ending loss against Baylor
-Grayson Allen paces Duke to a 103-81 win over Long Beach State
-UNC opens ACC play with 58th consecutive home win against Clemson
-Amtrak adds train for Carolina Panthers fans Sunday

Scot McCloughan on Redskins success- "It's not about me"
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Clemson, Oklahoma ready for rematch with much higher stakes
-Must make Mayfield make mistakes

Confident, hungry Sooners set for Clemson
Norman Transcript

Orange Bowl preview- Clemson Tigers vs Oklahoma Sooners
Yardbarker

From the USA Today
-Complete guide to the Playoff
-Orange Bowl- Huge implications for Clemson, OU
-Cotton Bowl- Underestimate Michigan State at your own peril

From NBC Sports
-Pregame Six Pack- More than a consolation prize
-Louisville starts fast, hangs on to beat Texas A&M in Music City Bowl
-Late interception gives Wisconsin its first win over USC
-Prescott goes out a winner as Mississippi State belks NC State
-Gus Malzahn confirms LSU’s Kevin Steele is Auburn’s new DC
-Mark Richt’s son one of four added to first Miami coaching staff

December 30 2015

Baylor gets creative in record-setting win over North Carolina in Russell Athletic Bowl
Orlando Sentinel

Baylor reminds Tar Heels how far they still have to go to become elite
Wilmington Star-News

Defense optional
NBC Sports

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC run over by Baylor 49-38 in Russell Athletic Bowl
-Cat Barber, Maverick Rowan help NC State hold off Northeastern 72-66
-Dexter Lawrence considered factors outside of football in choosing Clemson
-Eric Staal’s 2 goals not enough in Hurricanes' 3-2 loss to Devils
-Chip Kelly fired after Eagles moves lead to missed playoffs

From the Charlotte Observer
-DeCock- NC State, Miss. State, make case for conference supremacy
-Charlotte 49ers see positives in win against The Citadel
-Panthers coach Ron Rivera not a fan of flexed start time vs. Bucs
-Carolina Panthers RB Jonathan Stewart tests sprained foot on treadmill

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Win or lose, youth will be served for Wolfpack in Belk Bowl
-Clemson (0-57 in Chapel Hill) vs. UNC, three to know preview
-Three to know- Long Beach State at No. 15 Duke

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Clemson notes- Three Tigers suspended for Orange Bowl
-Swinney finds peace after father’s passing

Clemson’s Venables, Oklahoma’s Riley two of the best in the game
Columbia (SC) The State

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Virginia ACC basketball's best in non-conference play
-Virginia Tech's Isaiah Ford excels in Independence Bowl finale of record-setting sophomore season

From ESPN.com
-How Michigan State turns three-star recruits into five-star results
-Where Chip Kelly could land next

Chip back in college? Where Kelly could land
CBS Sports

NSU, ODU stage wildly successful series renewal
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

December 29 2015

From the Wilmington Star-News
-TWO MINUTE DRILL- Everything you need to know about Russell Athletic Bowl
-Coaching ties make UNC, Baylor familiar foes, even without having played before

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-For UNC coach Larry Fedora, ties to Baylor run deep
-DeCock- Bowl result won’t alter UNC’s memorable season
-NC State, Miss. State quarterbacks expected to shine in Belk Bowl

Early riser- Lincoln Riley helps revive Oklahoma offense
USA Today

This quote from Lincoln Riley explains why he's the hottest coaching commodity
Fox Sports

How young, new offensive minds led Oklahoma, Clemson to playoff
CBS Sports

From the Charlotte Observer
-Kobe makes final Charlotte stop a memorable one
-Hornets dispatch Lakers on Kobe Bryant’s final game in Charlotte
-Could Cam Newton’s performance vs. Atlanta have voters rethinking MVP?

From the Winston Salem Journal
-No. 15 Duke scores 70 in 1st half of 105-66 rout of Elon
-UNC rolls over UNCG

From CBS Sports
-How CFB playoff teams make, spend big $$$
-Gophers win makes 5-7 teams 3-0 in bowls
-Expert Picks: Weekday games | CFP semifinals

From ESPN
-Rittenberg- Is this as good as it gets for Notre Dame?
-Kirby Smart, after taking Georgia job, remains committed to Alabama playoff push

December 28 2015

From the Charlotte Observer
-Carolina Panthers, and hope for undefeated season, plummet against Falcons
-Carolina Panthers defense can’t handle Julio Jones, Falcons
-Dirty Birds- Carolina Panthers can’t escape Atlanta, fall to 14-1
-Offense has little life in Carolina Panthers loss
-58-point game in 2006 highlights Kobe Bryant’s career against Charlotte
-Charlotte Hornets Gameday- vs. Los Angeles Lakers

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Panthers' bid for perfect season ends with loss to Falcons
-Rivera- It's not the end of the world

How the Falcons upset the Panthers
Atlanta Journal Constitution

From the Richmond Times Dispatch
-Woody- Redskins replace usual gloom and frowns with smiles and the playoffs
-Redskins 2016 opponents finalized; schedule will be released mid-April
-Longtime Harlem Globetrotter Meadowlark Lemon dies at 83

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Eddie Lack makes 35 saves, Hurricanes beat Blackhawks 2-1
-Duke’s seniors leave on top after Pinstripe Bowl win
-How well do you know the year in sports? Take Barry Jacobs’ quiz and find out
-The best and worst of nonconference season in ACC

Mora among NCAA coaches in mix for NFL jobs
CBS Sports

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Clemson’s Swinney on top, USC’s Spurrier says goodbye
-Elliott, Scott feel less pressure than Oklahoma debut

December 27 2015

Mission accomplished! Duke tops Indiana in OT for first bowl win since 1961
Durham Herald-Sun

Duke football seniors move beyond past disappointments, deliver signature win
The Chronicle

Controversial FG miss gives Duke 1st bowl win since 1961
NBC Sports

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke wins first bowl game since 1961, 44-41 over Indiana in OT thriller
-Duke’s special teams have special game in win over Indiana
-Carolina Hurricanes top New Jersey Devils 3-1

From the Roanoke Times
-Champs! Redskins beat Eagles, to take NFC East title
-McFarling- What counts is that Beamer went out a winner

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-3 to watch for Panthers at Falcons- Shutdowns, slowdowns and running downs
-Kemba Walker’s late 3-pointer, Nic Batum push Hornets past Grizzlies

Observer's Top 10 local sports stories of 2015
Fayetteville Observer

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-How Clemson became the toast of college football in 2015
-Tigers receive royal welcome back at Orange Bowl in Fla

Gaskin, Washington run over Southern Miss
Hattiesburg American

From CBS Sports
-Nebraska takes down UCLA
-Wazzu survives snow, Canes to win Sun Bowl
-The unlikely shirtless hero of the Sun Bowl
-Huskies, So. Miss duke it out in Heart of Dallas
-Swinney's home golf course paints Clemson football field

December 26 2015

Three games, three different motivations
WRAL SportsFan

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-DeCock- Next step awaits for Duke, and not just Saturday
-Duke’s offense prepared for high-scoring Pinstripe Bowl game against Indiana
-Hurricanes have tough line in Staal, Nestrasil, Nordstrom

From the Wilmington Star-News
-Five questions to ponder before kickoff
-TWO MINUTE DRILL- Everything you need to know about Pinstripe Bowl
-For Wolfpack, there’s no place like home for the holidays
-Tar Heels hunting history, not just Bears, at Russell Athletic Bowl

Duke football tries to earn postseason stripe
Fayetteville Observer

College football- Scorefest likely when Duke-IU meet
South Bend Tribune

From the Charlotte Observer
-Hornets can’t afford these turnovers and not getting back on defense
-Hornets Gameday- vs. Memphis Grizzlies
-14-0 but not perfect- 3 areas Carolina Panthers need to shore up
-Panthers’ home-field advantage might extend to Georgia Dome on Sunday
-The 2015 All-Observer High School Football Team

December 25 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-DeCock- Remembering 2015, for better and worse
-American Pharoah's Triple Crown is AP sports story of year
-Duke football team makes its own Christmas in New York City
-Panthers DE Charles Johnson funds $30,000 holiday shopping spree for 10 families
-Steph, Dell Curry forged bond beyond the arc

From NBC Sports
-Duke Blue Devils vs. Indiana Hoosiers battle of strength vs. strength
-Miami Hurricanes faces tough test at Sun Bowl vs. Washington State Cougars
-Blowout of Cincinnati leaves San Diego St. with nation’s second-longest winning streak
-WMU tops MTSU in another wild Bahamas Bowl
-FCS the next stop for transferring BYU QB McCoy Hill
-Ty Detmer’s hiring as OC confirmed by BYU

John Klein- Justin Fuente's Memphis challenge far different than Virginia Tech
Tulsa World

Redskins use ‘bulletin-board material’ for motivation against Eagles
Roanoke Times

Finding Hope at Christmas
AU Tigers

This is what Christmas looked like the year you were born (Town and Country)
MSN

December 24 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Tough answers for NC State after stagnant season
-UNC’s Gene Chizik- ‘I want to finish everything out here’
-DeCock- Canes running out of time to get results
-N.C. angler Zakk Royce catches state-record 105-pound blue catfish

Belk Bowl shaping up to be a battle of the noisemakers
Wilmington Star-News

From the Charlotte Observer
-NFC Offensive Player of Week becoming ho-hum for Panthers QB Cam Newton?
-Carolina Panthers deny Giants’ allegations of taunting aimed at Odell Beckham Jr
-Charlotte Hornets fall to Boston Celtics for fifth loss in last six

From the New York Daily News
-Vacchiano- Refs deserve their share of blame for Odell Beckham's behavior vs. Panthers
-Myers- Goodell should look into Panthers taunts at Odell
-'I DROPPED THE BALL'- Odell Beckham's one-game ban upheld by NFL
-Some Giants heard ‘legitimate threat’ toward Odell, no slurs

NFC East has been a punchline, but its champ might have a puncher's chance
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Recruiting consumes Muschamp’s first weeks at USC
-Gamecocks’ Muschamp adds Georgia’s McClendon, Missouri’s Washington to his staff
-Miami’s miracle, Butler’s pick, Carli’s kick lead plays of the year

3-point stance- College football could use more people like Joe Jamail
ESPN

December 23 2015

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers coach Ron Rivera upset by ‘assumptions and innuendos’ about his players
-10 Carolina Panthers named to Pro Bowl
-That didn’t take long- Panthers playoff tickets snapped up in about 3 minutes
-Panthers coach Ron Rivera- Former teammate ‘entitled to opinion’ about Cam Newton
-Panthers DE Wes Horton, back from 4-game suspension, owns his ‘mistake’
-Hoyas hold on to beat Charlotte 49ers

Somehow the Redskins appear playoff-bound
New Bern Sun Journal

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wolfpack survives poor performance against Spartans
-No. 6 Xavier erases 18-point deficit, beats Wake 78-70
-NCHSAA releases first conference realignment draft

From CBS Sports
-Florida State to install new scoreboard, donating old one to FAMU
-As black hires decline, college football needs, but can't adopt, a Rooney Rule
-LOOK- NC State's wolf cleats, gloves will howl at you in the Belk Bowl

Clemson’s football success creates merchandising frenzy
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

December 22 2015

Power Ranking New College Football Head Coaching Hires
Bleacher Report

Georgia State moving forward with buying Turner Field
NBC Sports

Turner Field to become home of Ga. State football
Atlanta Journal Constitution

Viewer's Guide- Notes on every weekday game
CBS Sports

From the Charlotte Observer
-NFL suspends Giants’ Odell Beckham 1 game
-NFL does right thing by suspending Beckham, but it never should have come to that
-Panthers rookie Artis-Payne makes most of opportunity
-Al Jefferson’s return will be a welcome sight
-James Harden’s free throws sink Charlotte Hornets in Houston

From the New York Daily News
-Odell goes batty after feeling threatened, suspended a game
-Eli Manning- Josh Norman 'cried a little' over Odell Beckham bust-up
-10 Things from Week 15- Panthers are great, but Cards better

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Capitals top the Canes 2-1
-AP Men's Top 25- Movement in top 10 after weekend of upsets

UNC races past Appalachian State 94-70
Winston Salem Journal

Gamecocks No. 35 in Collegiate Baseball preseason poll
Columbia (SC) The State

Diamond in the rough- Muschamp lands intriguing in-state prospect
Fox Sports

Holiday recruiting season going well for Clemson’s Swinney, South Carolina’s Muschamp
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

December 21 2015

From the Charlotte Observer
-Carolina Panthers beat Giants 38-35 on Graham Gano’s last-second FG
-Technical knockout- Josh Norman, Carolina Panthers get the best of Odell Beckham Jr., Giants
-Cam Newton, Graham Gano provide great escape as Carolina Panthers improve to 14-0
-‘Peanut’ returns, adds punch to Carolina Panthers defense
-Neither Odell Beckham Jr. nor Josh Norman came out smelling like roses
-Charlotte Hornets Gameday- at the Houston Rockets

From the New York Daily News
-Odell Beckham loses cool, Giants come undone, lose to perfect Panthers
-Vacchiano- Odell Beckham Jr. has a lot of growing up to do
-Myers- BLAME TOM FOR CRASS ACT! Coughlin enables Odell Beckham Jr.'s antics
-Odell Beckham loses cool, Giants come undone, lose to perfect Panthers

Beckham, Norman don't share holiday cheer (video)
MSN (NFL.com)

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Panthers survive Giants rally, improve to 14-0 on Gano's game-winning FG
-Redskins another step closer to NFC East title

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Cousins' 4 TD passes lead Skins past eliminated Bills 35-25
-Hokies’ new chief of football ops- Being pioneer is nothing new

Bowl mania off to good start
CBS Sports

Appalachian State rides momentum of bowl win into recruiting season
Winston Salem Journal

December 20 2015

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers could still lose No. 1 playoff seed to Arizona – but it’s unlikely
-Double-cover Odell Beckham Jr. or risk the consequences
-Charlotte Hornets’ road to failure starts by throwing the ball away
-Charlotte 49ers snap losing streak with win over Appalachian State Mountaineers
-App State scores 24 points in 4th quarter to beat Ohio in Camellia Bowl

A+- Matics' kick caps off Camellia Bowl classic
Montgomery Advertiser

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-3 to watch in Panthers at Giants- Charles Tillman, Dwayne Harris and Fozzy Whittaker
-Inspired by by early benching Brice Johnson leads UNC to 89-76 win over UCLA
-Barber leads NC State to 73-59 win at Missouri
-Duke falls to Utah in OT, 77-75
-Staal, Liles lift Hurricanes over struggling Penguins 2-1
-Former Bunn star Tarik Cohen leads NC A&T to special victory in Celebration Bowl
-NC blows out SC in Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas football game

Baylor loses two key offensive weapons for bowl vs. UNC
Wilmington Star-News

The touchdowns keep coming for Louisiana Tech standout Kenneth Dixon, but he’s all about the team
Baton Rouge Advocate

Queens product Bob McKillop carves lasting hoops legacy at Davidson
NY Daily News

Will Grier leaving Florida
Lake Norman Citizen

Salaries set for three assistants Fuente brought with from Memphis
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

December 19 2015

Cutcliffe focused on bowl game, not hiring new offensive coordinator
Wilmington Star-News

From the CBS Sports
-Bowl Viewer's guide
-CFB attendance drops for 5th year in a row

Cougars' grit won't let them quit in Las Vegas Bowl
Ft Worth Star-Telegram

From USA Today
-What to look for in each of Saturday’s bowl games
-South Carolina’s three wins were costliest in FBS

Appalachian State seeks to make history in bowl game
Fayetteville Observer

App State football notebook- Mountaineers work out at stadium today
Watauga Democrat

Louisiana Tech faces Arkansas State Saturday in New Orleans Bowl
KTBS

From the Charleston Post & Courier
-Medal of Honor Bowl seeks place in ‘broken’ system
-Muschamp adds another former Florida assistant at USC

Panthers Game 14 preview- Sunday at New York Giants
Gaston Gazette

From the Charlotte Observer
-New York Giants poised to play spoiler against 13-0 Carolina Panthers
-Carolina Panthers center Ryan Kalil takes teammates to see ‘Star Wars’
-Why P.J. Hairston is the Hornets’ cameo starter

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Panthers, Luongo shut out Canes 2-0
-NC A&T football goes for HBCU national championship
-DeCock- Triangle’s hassled hoops in search of holiday cheer
-Utah to test Duke’s new weak spots

ODU isn't going to a bowl, but here's when and where 5 Conference USA teams are playing
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

December 18 2015

Mendenhall's relationship with McNeill began with a little help
Charlottesville Daily Progress

Guide to college football bowl season
Fayetteville Observer

Roll into the bowls
CBS Sports

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke aims for first bowl win since 1961 Cotton Bowl
-Canes’ Skinner back to scoring goals

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Mountaineers experiencing Montgomery
-Patience paid off for Appalachian State's Moore

From NBC Sports
-Is BYU a 'dirty' team?
-Gamecocks’ Shameik Blackshear shot multiple times, expected to be OK
-Josh Heupel hired as Mizzou’s OC

From the Charlotte Observer
-Charlotte Hornets escape Toronto Raptors in overtime on guard play
-Panthers vs Giants with Jonathan and Joe
-‘The Mayor’ Dave Gettleman building Carolina Panthers for long haul – his way
-Karl Noonan’s ‘Perfect’ scenario- Panthers lose soon, then win Super Bowl
-QB Kevin Olsen, younger brother of Panthers’ Greg Olsen, transfers to Charlotte 49ers

Healthy Newton difficult to defend when Panthers reach red zone
Greensboro News-Record

December 17 2015

Forde-Yard Dash- Bowl edition
YAHOO!

Double standard exists for coaches and players on leaving schools
Oklahoma News

Buying into Lincoln Riley's system- The days before his hiring, his initial team meeting and an offensive resurgence
Tulsa World

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Barber’s buzzer-beater gives Wolfpack dramatic 76-73 win over High Point
-Canes’ Victor Rask quiet, cool effective
-US celebrates Wambach's final game, but falls 1-0 to China
-Duke safety Jeremy Cash out for Pinstripe Bowl

Sooners have an extra rest, which doesn’t faze Swinney
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Maryland coach DJ Durkin continues search for offensive coordinator
Annapolis Capital

Tech's Fuente moving fast, working hard, making progress
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Jones, Spiders dish it out against ODU
Richmond Times Dispatch

From the Charlotte Observer
-Turnovers the Charlotte Hornets’ undoing on road against Orlando Magic
-Former Independence, UNC star Hakeem Nicks gets (final-) chance with N.Y. Giants
-Doubt gives way to opportunity for Carolina Panthers CB Robert McClain

December 16 2015

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke enters new era, beats Georgia Southern 99-65
-The college football bowls from A to Z

From the Charlotte Observer
-So what becomes of Al Jefferson with the Charlotte Hornets?
-Panthers sign corner Robert McClain as questions remain in secondary
-Greg Olsen expected to play this week, but foot sprain has Jonathan Stewart’s availability in question
-Schedule about to pick up for NC State

Belk Bowl gives Wolfpack another shot at ‘Statement’ win
Wilmington Star-News

It's still football season at UNC
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-USC approves $50 million football operations building
-Refreshed Lawson ready for last stand at Clemson