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North Carolina Quick Hitters
Duncan is still considering Purdue, East Carolina, Wake Forest, and Duke. The Pirates had a slight lead last week, but he really enjoyed his trip to Wake
SuperPrep.com (subscription)

January 30, 2012

Pirates add Robeson Co. linebacker
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Fall To Tigers, 69-56
-ECU Men's Tennis Wins Second Straight Match
-Four School Standards Set At Penn State National

Service- It's Pirates' best class
Raleigh News & Observer

Pirate Highlights from this weekend
WITN

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirate women lose 11th straight
-Pirates set four school records

Ravens fullback Vonta Leach scores touchdown, helps AFC to win in
Baltimore Sun

Trainer Ronnie Barnes takes care of the Giants
Barnes was the first graduate of the athletic training program at East Carolina
Boston Herald

University of Memphis women surge to victory
Memphis Commercial Appeal

NFL Quarterbacks- The Top 15 Retread QBs Since 1980
Bleacher Report

January 29, 2012

Morrow powers Pirates to league win
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Secures First Conference Victory With Win Over UAB
LeClair's Jersey No. 23 Awarded To Younger
-Pirates Blanked By Virginia Tech In Season Opener
-Pirates Conclude Dual Meet Season In Columbia
-East Carolina Completes Season Series With Memphis Sunday

East Carolina beats UAB, 73-66, at Bartow Arena
Birmingham News

Preview: Memphis women at East Carolina
Memphis Commercial Appeal

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Younger awarded ECU baseball's No. 23
-Pirates halt losing streak with win at UAB

ECU’s Lovick preps for second college season
Kinston Free Press

From WNCT
ECU baseball player receives #23 in LeClair's honor
Pirates Open Baseball Season with First Practice

From WRAL
-East Carolina beats UAB 73-66, ends 6-game skid
-LeClair's jersey No. 23 awarded to Timothy Younger

ECU Student wins Super Bowl Tickets
WITN

East Carolina 73, UAB 66
ESPN

East Carolina Knocks Off UAB, 73-66
uabsports.com

Ravens' Lewis still the man in the middle
Fullback Vonta Leach is in the Pro Bowl for a second time
Nashua Telegraph

Power is the name of Vonta Leach's game with Ravens (1.13.12)
Boston Herald

January 28, 2012

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Heads To UAB Searching For First C-USA Win
-Baseball Opens Spring With Intra-Squad Scrimmage
-Twitter Chat Scheduled For Baseball's Meet The Pirates
-Pirates Defeat Norfolk State For First Win

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU hopes to halt losing skid at UAB
-A fine first day for ECU

Pirates-Blazers Preview
USA Today

From the Kinston Free Press
-ECU looks to snap skid at UAB
-Pirates open with ‘clean’ workout

Pirates hoping to reach Seventh Heaven
Washington Daily News

UAB Begins Two-Game Homestand vs. East Carolina
uabsports.com

January 27, 2012

Football Recruiting Thumbnail (DeShawn Byrd)
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Announces 2012 Football Schedule
-Rice Downs Lady Pirates, 66-44
-Live Chat With The ECU Softball Coaches Today

The ‘Wright’ choice
Washington Daily News

ECU opens with App. State
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU releases 2012 schedule
-Ebron posts career highs, but Pirates fall again

ECU unveils 2012 football schedule
New Bern Sun Journal

January 26, 2012

From Bonesville.net
-Southern Miss prolongs ECU's struggle
-Audio- Lebo, Morrow & Paul Postgame
-Audio- Godwin, Roszel & Schnabel on Media Day

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Remain Winless in Conference Play
-East Carolina, BYU Agree To Two-Year Football Series
Trio Of Pirates Named To Preseason All-Conference USA Team
ECU Looks To Get Back On Track At Rice

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-‘Night and day’ for 2012 Pirates
-ECU's league woes continue

Pirates remain winless in C-USA
The East Carolinian

From the Washington Daily News
-Pirates’ slide hits six
-ECU looks to lineup for a lift
-Pirates schedule battle with BYU

From the Kinston Free Press
-Pirates to rely on new pitchers
-Pirates falter again, lose sixth straight
-Pirates to play BYU in football

Eagles top ECU 72-60
rivals.com

Southern Mississippi tops East Carolina 72-60
WRAL

ECU falls to Southern Miss
WITN

Golden Eagles down East Carolina, 72-60
southernmiss.com

Balanced Eagles score big road win
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

USM wins, now tied atop C-USA
Hattiesburg American

Eagles top Pirates, stay tied for 1st in C-USA
Biloxi Sun Herald

January 25, 2012

Ray takes path of Lewis, Allison, Stokes
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Announces Self-Imposed Action For Baseball
-Live Chat With The ECU Softball Coaches

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Godwin suspended for NCAA violation
-Pirates look to halt losing streak
-Scotty McCreery accepted to ECU

Godwin suspended / ECU-USM preview
WITN

ECU Baseball Coach suspended for two weeks
WNCT

From the Kinston Free Press
-Southern Miss to visit ECU
-ECU’s Godwin suspended two weeks

From the Washington Daily News
-ECU suspends Godwin
-Pirates to take on Eagles

From the East Carolinian
-Hopes of winning season rest on Wednesday
-OPINION- Basketball programs struggle in C-USA

Eagles face road challenge in C-USA
Biloxi Sun Herald

USM ready for another close game
Hattiesburg American

Red Land's Mike Zangari, Bible Baptist's Cynthia Mentch take home
Carlisle Sentinel

Pre-Signing Day Ohio State Recruiting Tidbits
Along The Olentangy (blog)

New York Giants- Choosing Steve Weatherford over Matt Dodge Paid off
Bleacher Report

January 24, 2012

First signs of baseball season are here
Bonesville.net

Former Pirate Linval Joseph Heads To Super Bowl
ecupirates.com

Gaines adjusts to different role
Greenville Daily Reflector

Time to get tough
Minges Coliseum was a welcome sight for the Pirates on Monday after they spent nearly a week in Texas only to come home
Washington Daily News

Some Monday recruiting notes
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Campus: Scotty McCreery Accepted to College
The Boot

January 23, 2012

Jolly Roger Thrives Out of Exile
Bonesville.net

Lady Pirates Tripped Up At SMU, 68-44
ecupirates.com

Mustangs defeat ECU, 68-44
SMU Daily Campus

ECU/Houston Highlights
WITN

From SuperPrep.com (subscription)
-Mike's Take- East Carolina S commit
East Carolina recently picked up a talented safety from the state of Florida so lets take a closer look at him as a prospect. ...
-Two at top for Jordan Moore
I have had very good visits to both of those schools, but I am still considering Penn State, Michigan State, and East Carolina for the final official visit. ...
-Imani Cross has two finalists
He has eliminated East Carolina and Virginia and he talks about his two finalists. "It was a great all around experience at Kentucky and Nebraska ...

January 22, 2012

Colossal rally flames out at finish
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Rally Not Enough in 82-76 Loss to Houston
-Pirates Down William & Mary, Campbell

Pirates’ rally falls short vs. Cougars
Greenville Daily Reflector

From the Houston Chronicle
-UH men defeat East Carolina 82-76 despite blowing big lead at home
-UH-ECU postgame notebook- Cougars survive scare, walk-on Jones emerges

Navy Announces 2012 Football Schedule
East Carolina will play host to Navy on Oct. 27 in Greenville.
NavySports.com

Coleman shines in Shrine loss
Chattanooga Times Free Press

January 21, 2012

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Look To Get On Track Against Houston
-Women's Hoops Travels To SMU For Sunday Matinee
-Preseason Softball Update #2
-Volleyball To Hold Open Tryouts Feb. 7

Pirates still searching for C-USA win
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirates visit Houston today
Jacksonville Daily News

Mustangs Take On East Carolina Sunday At Noon In Moody Coliseum
SMUMustangs

UH men looking for leader to steer young team
Houston Chronicle

Preview- 2012 Battle of Florida
Stephen Garcia (South Carolina) & Dominique Davis (East Carolina) look for a chance to redeem themselves in one final game.
Examiner.com

NFL Draft Player Spotlight, Dominique Davis, QB East Carolina
Profootballzone.com

Giants linebackers, linemen aid in success on defense
New York Post

ECU Virtual Bowl Ticket Sales
WNCT

January 20, 2012

From Bonesville.net
-McNeill continues to make adjustments
Audio- Talk of the Town (Tony Gurley)

ECU’s skid continues
Washington Daily News

From the East Carolinian
-Woes continue for Lady Pirates
-Keeping quiet
-Men’s basketball
-Swim test requirement eliminated

West Shrine Game Prospects- East Top 10
AllMediaNY

East West Shrine Game 2012 Roster: Reviewing Rosters for Both Sides
Bleacher Report

Walker Hires McManus as Offensive Coordinator
NMSU Aggies

Jaguars hire QB coach and DB coach
WJXT Jacksonville

The highs and lows of Sandra Bullock
The Virginian Pilot

January 19, 2012

From Bonesville.net
-A hall of fame for real champions
-UTEP prevails as Pirates fire blanks
Audio- Talk of the Town (School of Music)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Falter Down The Stretch At UTEP
-Lady Pirates Fall To Miners, 66-56
-Katie Yamamoto Named C-USA Diver-Of-The-Week

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU men drop to 0-4 in C-USA
-Miner top ECU women
-Panel recommends cuts at ECU

ECU/UTEP Highlights
WITN

From WNCT
Lady Pirates Upset Bid Falls Short
-ECU releases report on recommendations for programs

From the El Paso Times
-UTEP men's basketball- Men hold Pirates to 24 points in 2nd half
-UTEP women's basketball- Miners control boards, earn road win

From utepathletics.com
-UTEP Takes Down East Carolina With Total Team Effort
-UTEP Powers Past East Carolina, 66-56, For First Win In Greenville

UTEP 70, East Carolina 56
ESPN

Claybrooks turns to coaching
Calgary Sun

Busy time for Imani Cross
ESPN

Update on the 3 ex-Tennessee football commits from Georgia
Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

Quarterback Tommy Jones leads group of eight new Saginaw Sting signees
The Saginaw News

January 18, 2012

From Bonesville.net
-Va. DB locks in, Ga. QB peels away
Audio- Talk of the Town (School of Music)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Begin Westward Swing At UTEP
-ECU Shoots For First League Win Against UTEP

Pirates return to scene of 2010 rout
Greenville Daily Reflector

Still on the hunt
Pirates look to snap their three-game losing skid at UTEP.
Washington Daily News

ECU’s Kemp finds his shot
Kinston Free Press

From the El Paso Times
-UTEP men's basketball tries to get on roll tonight vs. East Carolina
-Live coverage- UTEP vs. East Carolina men's basketball game

UTEP Continues Road Trip At East Carolina
utepathletics.com

Morrow Makes it Work
WITN

College Football Recruiting- Tar Heels land former ECU commit, quarterback Kanler Coker
Fayetteville Observer

QB recruit spurns ECU, commits to North Carolina
Winston Salem Journal

Texas El Paso Miners Vs. East Carolina Pirates
Sports Chat Place

January 17, 2012

From Bonesville.net
-Redemptive season lands Revia at ECU
-Adversity mounts against Pirates
WTIB Audio- Talk of the Town (phone calls)

QB Kanler Coker flips from East Carolina to UNC Chapel Hill
Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

Lions keep Mitchell in fold
24 Hours Vancouver

Kelly- A call to action for north Omaha
His name is Othello, the same as his father and grandfather and now his 7-month-old son.
Washington Daily News

ECU Students Celebrate MLK Day With A Day Of Service
WCTI12

January 16, 2012

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirate men still searching for C-USA win
-Tigers extend ECU’s losing streak
VIDEO- ECU hoops stars take Trivia Challenge
-School board member Matthew Ward dies

Late Comeback Falls Short At Memphis, 62-59
ecupirates.com

Jasmine Lee powers Memphis Tigers women to victory
Memphis Commercial Appeal

January 15, 2012

From Bonesville.net
-Early troubles still vex Pirates
-ECU-Tulsa Photo Gallery
-ECU-Tulsa Box Score
Audio- Darrius Morrow & Maurice Kemp
Audio- Jeff Lebo Postgame

From ecupirates.com
-Tulsa Holds Off East Carolina For 70-67 Victory
-Pirates Split Swimming & Diving Meet With Old Dominion
-Pirates Post Strong Showing At Virginia Tech Invitational
-Steed Declared Ineligible For The Remainer Of The Season

Tulsa/ECU Highlights
WITN

Downtown disconnect for ECU
Greenville Daily Reflector

Tulsa holds off Pirates
Kinston Free Press

Hurricane holds off Pirates
Washington Daily News

Tulsa hangs on, beats East Carolina
Tulsa World

Memphis Tigers women focused for Pirates
Memphis Commercial Appeal

January 14, 2012

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Set To Entertain Tulsa in Matinee Tilt
-Transfer Students Join Volleyball Program
-Pirates Clash With C-USA Preseason Favorite Memphis Sunday

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Tall Tulsa team up next for ECU
-ECU 'Joining Forces' with first lady

Tulsa looks to keep up momentum at ECU
Tulsa World

Pirates stress rebounding during break
Kinston Free Press

Rayner's not finished in figuring out his future
Wilmington Star-News

January 13, 2012

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates facing tall order
-Football Recruiting- Four Thumbnails Added
WTIB: Audio- Talk of the Town (Ed Goodwin)

Softball preseason update #1
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-First impressions
-McNeill prefers shorter offseason
-Pinkney receives deferred sentence

Bracing for a storm
Kinston Free Press

One on one with ECU's Ruffin McNeill
WITN

January 12, 2012

From Bonesville.net
-Brian Mitchell sees more progress ahead
WTIB- Talk of the Town (Carl Rees)

From ecupirates.com
-Austin Homan Named Baseball Director Of Operations
-ECU Soccer To Hold Walk-On Tryouts

Godwin Speaks to Greater Greenville Sports Club
WITN

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Godwin shares challenges of recruiting
-Campus: ECU attempts to clarify response
-Campus: ECU earns top spots in survey

Crunching the numbers of the football schedule
With a schedule switch Montana made $150,000 and Appalachian State and East Carolina an extra $125,000
montanagrizzlies.com

January 11, 2012
Anniversary - "Designated Hitter" Rule
Birthday - Alexander Hamilton (statesman)

Kirk Doll, Pat Washington Join ECU Football Staff
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Thin Pirates struggling on the boards
-Former ECU great Edwards now a spectator (subscription)
-Pirates add two coaches
-ECU responds to free speech groups

From the East Carolinian
-Spring into Pirate Athletics
-Chancellors talk change
-University administration terminates media adviser
-University releases statement on First Amendment

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Terry Sanford football coach Wayne Inman overcomes heart condition to stay on sidelines
-College Football Recruiting- Top prospects prepare to make college choices

Syracuse Football- Tyree Smallwood No Longer Committed
Troy Nunes is an Absolute Magician

Anderson planning BC visit
Scarlet Nation

January 10, 2012
National Clean Off Your Desk Day
National Cut Your Energy Costs Day
Anniversary - Women's Suffrage Amendment

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates get a breather after stiff trials
WTIB Audio- Talk of the Town (phone calls)

Grove Tabbed FWAA Freshman All-America
ecupirates.com

Size matters
Basketball is a game of size and strength and East Carolina got a reminder of that on Saturday when Central Florida pounded the Pirates in the paint en route to an 81-63 victory.
Washington Daily News

Brian Bailey Show (guest ECU assistant basketball coach Michael Perry)
Pirate Radio 1250

Group challenges adviser firing
Greenville Daily Reflector

We've Got Basketball
WITN (Blog)

January 9, 2012
Birthday - President Richard M. Nixon (37th President)

Cherubini: One-on-One with Lincoln Riley
Bonesville.net

Shorthanded Pirates Edged By Blazers
ecupirates.com

ECU women lose 6th straight
Greenville Daily Reflector

UAB vs Lady Pirates / UCF vs Pirate Men
WITN

McPhaul outlasts field at Pine Valley
Wilmington Star News (blog)

January 8, 2012
National Joygerm Day
Saint Gudula Feast Day (Christian)
Birthday - Elvis Presley Birthday (singer)

From Bonesville.net
-A. Myatt: Rompza: Smallest Knight has big night
-W.A. Myatt: ECU-UCF Photo Gallery
BVL Audio: Jeff Lebo Postgame
BVL Audio: Miguel Paul & Darrius Morrow Postgame
-BVL: ECU-UCF Box Score
-BVL: Final C-USA Bowl Scoreboard

ECU/Central Florida Highlights
WITN

Central Florida defeats East Carolina 81-63
WNCT

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Unable To Overcome Knights' Hot Shooting
-Women's Basketball Hosts UAB For C-USA Home Opener

UCF crushes cold Pirates
Kinston Free Press

Knights overwhelm ECU
Greenville Daily Reflector

A dark ‘Knight’
Washington Daily News

UCF 81, East Carolina 63
ESPN

UCF men's basketball team rolls to 81-63 win at East Carolina
Orlando Sentinel

Knights get first road win, pound East Carolina 81-63
Central Florida Future

January 7, 2012
I'm Not Going To Take It Anymore Day
Orthodox Christmas
Birthday - President Millard Fillmore (13th President)

From Bonesville.net
-BVL: C-USA Bowl Scoreboard & Schedule
WTIB Audio: Talk of the Town

Pirates Look To Even Up C-USA Record Against UCF
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates welcome UCF to Minges
-McNeill focused on recruits, assistants (sub req'd)

Pirates look to rebound against Knights
Washington Daily News

ECU looks for first league win
Kinston Free Press

UCF Preview
paintitpurple.net

UCF eager to prove it is a tougher team when it faces East Carolina
Orlando Sentinel

Boys Basketball- Red Land keeps rolling with win over Susquehanna Twp
East Carolina recruit Mike Zangari stepped to the foul line with 1:50 left in the third quarter and calmly dropped in two free throws.
Carlisle Sentinel

'Ace & T.J.' return with a new voice
Charlotte Observer

January 6, 2012
Carnival Season
Epiphany
Little Christmas
Twelfth Day
Three Kings Day (Christian)

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: UCF, Jordan the Younger get Pirates' attention
WTIB Audio: Talk of the Town (Walter Jones)

From ecupirates.com
-UCF Rebounds Past East Carolina In C-USA Opener
-2012 Softball Season Tickets On Sale
-Overton Named Director of Football Operations/Player Personnel
-Volleyball Announces Signing Class

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Prized recruit commits to Pirates
-ECU women fall to UCF
-ECU fires student paper advisor

Thompson picks ECU Pirates
ESPN

Under Armour All-American Game- No surprise, Lucas Thompson commits to East Carolina
Orlando Sentinel

Pirates Land Top Recruit; Lucas Thompson makes announcement on ESPN
WNCT

6th Ranked HS Safety In The Nation Picks ECU On National TV
WCTI

From the Bleacher Report
Under Armour All-American Game- Lucas Thompson Commits to East Carolina
-Lucas Thompson to East Carolina- How Did South Carolina and Miami

Under Armour notes- Even mom can't change top recruit's mind
Tampa Bay Times

Under Armour All-American Game- West Orange RB Lucas Thompson made his verbal commitment on national television
Central Florida News 13

Top safety Collins commits to Alabama over LSU
SI.com

Recruiting dish- SEC rules roost, even at prep showcase
SportingNews.com

Hood exhibited dominance early and often
South Charlotte Weekly

Focus On- Ivey Carney
Winston-Salem Journal

January 5, 2012
Twelfth Night

From Bonesville.net
-Batten: Big-play athlete Crump plots path to ECU
-BVL: Golden Eagles duck East Carolina upset bid
WTIB Audio: Talk of the Town (Wayne King)

Under Armour All-American Game: Lucas Thompson expected to choose East Carolina tonight
Orlando Sentinel

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates' Comeback Falls Short Against Southern Miss
-ECU Announces Annual Meet the Pirates
-Trio Of Seniors Selected To All-Star Games

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Eagles edge out ECU in opener
-Two more Pirates get all-star game nods
-ECU skips college ranking

ECU/S. Miss Highlights
WITN

Page, Eagles top pesky Pirates
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

USM opens C-USA season with victory
Hattiesburg American

Eagles streak to 10
Biloxi Sun Herald

Busy Day for Marcus
Jamal Marcus is scheduled to officially visit East Carolina the weekend of Jan. 14.
SuperPrep.com (subscription)

East Carolina fires newspaper adviser in wake of 'streaker' controversy
Student Press Law Center

January 4, 2012
Dimpled Chad Day
Solar Eclipse
Trivia Day
World Hypnotism Day
Elizabeth Seton Feast Day (Roman Catholic)
Anniversary - Pop Music Chart
Birthday - Sir Isaac Newton (physicist/mathematician)

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: A little hype, good or bad, can go a long way
WTIB Audio: Talk of the Town (Scott Rasmussen)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Set To Open C-USA Play At Southern Miss
-Lady Pirates Open C-USA Slate At UCF

Pirates open C-USA play today
Kinston Free Press

Pirates begin C-USA play
Washington Daily News

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Best defense(s)
-ECU’s Davis picked for East-West

ECU announces baseball luncheon
Jacksonville Daily News

Men's Hoops Open Conference Play against East Carolina
southernmiss.com

Golden Eagles seek new heights in Conference USA
Hattiesburg American

Golden Eagles streak into Conference USA opener
Biloxi Sun Herald

Update- ECU women's basketball player suspended following DWI arrest
WNCT

Key targets on display in all-star games
East Carolina continues to tantalize Marty Williams with the idea of playing on offense
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Monica Palumbo joins 'Ace & T.J.'
Charlotte Observer

January 3, 2012
Congress Assembles Day
Drinking Straw Day
Earth at Perihelion
Memento Mori
Birthday - J.R.R. Tolkien (author)

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Pirates ride momentum into conference wars
-BVL: C-USA Bowl Scoreboard & Schedule

East Carolina Suffers Defeat At Hampton
ecupirates.com

Hampton hounds Pirates on road
Greenville Daily Reflector

Paul putting in work
Washington Daily News

January 2, 2012
Happy Mew Year for Cats Day
National Motivation and Inspiration Day

O'Brien: Pirates should contend in 2012
Bonesville.net

ECU player arrested on alcohol charge
Greenville Daily Reflector

UA Game- Florida DB ready to announce (ECU, Miami or S. Carolina?)
Lucas Thompson is a standout safety prospect from West Orange High ... "ECU, it was family. Coach Riley came down to the house and it felt like family.... "I visited East Carolina and after this I wanna visit Miami and South Carolina...
SuperPrep.com (subscription)

January 1, 2012
New Years Day

From Bonesville.net
-East Carolina overwhelms Highland Cavs
Jeff Lebo Postgame

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Powers Past Virginia-Wise, 91-56
-ECU Closes Non-Conference Slate At Hampton

Pirates dominate paint vs. Virginia-Wise
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU slams Cavs
Washington Daily News

ECU/UVA Wise Highlights
WITN

February 3, 2012

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke swoops in for win over Va. Tech
-Cameron not as crazy as it once was
-Canes blank Bruins, sweep season series
-Camels hold off Charleston Southern
-Q&A with NCCU's Henry Frazier

From the Charlotte Observer
-Cam Newton isn't excusing his Pro Bowl interceptions
-2 top QBs, 2 champs, but 1 ring this year
-Hits keep coming- Henderson out
-Jordan Brand Classic rosters feature Shabazz Muhammad, ACC recruits
-Peyton Manning's doctor gives QB clearance to play
-'They use you up' - Dorsett sues NFL
-49ers pick up local running back

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-CLEMSON NOTES- Clemson making progress getting more instate players
-No. 12 Gators grind out win against Gamecocks
-USC ‘ideal’ place to be for Everette Sands
-USC women upset Lady Volunteers
-Cougars' rally late comes up short

Greenberg says Virginia Tech "melted" in loss to Duke
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Cooper's rebounds set record as ODU wins fourth straight
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Auburn says it gave football recruits multi-year scholarships; Alabama won't say
Birmingham News

February 2, 2012

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Big 5 once again fails to net majority of top in-state football talent
-Recruiting goldmine- Big 5 find talent in Charlotte, Laurinburg
-College football draft report cards
-Signing day updates

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wood, Leslie help Wolfpack salvage win against Eagles
-Homegrown talent missing on Signing Day
-Tudor- Recruiting ratings can be misleading
-North Carolina Top 25 Seniors
-Area football recruits
-Best classes
-Marcus pursues national title at OSU
-For Krzyzewski, sometimes a loss is a win
-Bumpy road for Bill O'Brien

Meyer a Marcus Fan
The-Ozone.net

From the Charlotte Observer
-Charlotte's 24 signees launch football program
-Maiden QB among first to join Niners, for 'perfect' opportunity
-49ers fall to La Salle, last place in A-10
-McKillop pleased with more than Davidson 71-53 win
-Blazers deal Bobcats 10th straight loss
-Ali's legendary trainer Angelo Dundee dies at 90
-Cam Newton lands Gatorade deal

Big 12 delay raises questions
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Clemson brings in another top 10 class
-USC fills necessary skill position voids
-Recruiting budgets- SEC leads the way

Conviction, passion fuel Swinney’s draw
Columbia (SC) State

UNCW loses another one
Wilmington Star-News

February 1, 2012

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Cold Deacons fall to chilly Tar Heels
-Fans not lining up in ACC

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-CH defeats Wake Forest in 'ugly game'
-Wolfpack to test slumping Boston College
-Recruiting: N.C. State not counting stars
-ACC's football paradox
-Former Tar Heel Nicks ready for Super Bowl spotlight
-Tavares, Poulin seal Islanders win over Canes
-Five from N.C. among greatest All-Americans

Signing Day- Detours pondered on route to college
Salisbury Post

From the Charlotte Observer
-Lakers dominate Bobcats in 106-73 win
-Panther uniforms won't change in 2012
WCNC- Behind the Panthers' logo change
-Top 5 Senior Football Prospects in Carolinas

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Cavaliers hold off Tigers
-USC recruiting well in Georgia

RELATED College football recruiting database
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Seahawks only blaming selves
Wilmington Star-News

NCAA considers new enforcement plan for violators
Birmingham News

January 31, 2012

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Fedora's recruiting catches on quickly
-Deacons look down the road when recruiting
-$16M deal keeps Gleason in Cane's fold
-McAdoo easing into role player

Signing Day brings closure to exhaustive, unpredictable process
Access North Georgia

Not just any rivalry
Winston Salem Journal

Embarrassing loss still stinging Seahawks
Wilmington Star-News

Bobcats headed for top NBA draft pick
Charlotte Observer

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Clemson on verge of signing back-to-back top 10 classes
-Gamecocks recruit Roland living an atypical life
-Cougs visit Kent State; Wofford plays at CSU

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Coaching shake-up at Va. Tech provides a strong recruiting jolt
-ODU shows enough to earn TV slot, trip to 'Show-Me' state

January 30, 2012

From the Charlotte Observer
-AFC picks on NFC's best, Panthers' Newton in win
-Cam Newton Pro Bowl performance- Ugh
-Panthers unveil new logo
-Indy battens down hatches for Super Bowl security
-Bobcats' Augustin won't play anytime soon
-Recruiting- 49ers' 1st building blocks on the way
-49ers' 1st recruiting class awash in redshirts

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Success on signing day pays dividends on the field
-Gamecocks recruit Roland living an atypical life
-'Sticky' fad catching on in NFL

Sharp shooting nets win
Raleigh News & Observer

January 29, 2012

Seahawks lose to worst team in Division I
Wilmington Star-News

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Late effort falls short for Wolfpack
-Strong effort doesn't pay off for Pack
-Coach K- Win over St. John's like a loss
-UNC-CH's football coach has no time to waste
-2 young coaches have UNC-Chapel Hill in common
-Heels hope to end Jackets' run
-Wilson shines in North's Senior Bowl victory

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Stumbling Wake Forest falls at Clemson
-Appalachian State pounds Elon

From the Charlotte Observer
-Cam Newton wants Super Bowls, not Pro Bowls
-Biyombo's journey to NBA anything but typical
-Bobcats put up fight before falling to Wizards
-49ers lose nail-biter to Xavier

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-ODU ends a long stretch with easy victory
-Reeling Hokies hunt for consistency

Second win in three days shows Virginia's postseason potential
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Charleston Post & Courier
-Clemson efficient in win over Wake
-Gamecocks' rally comes up short
-Cougars drop fourth straight

January 28, 2012

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Cougars' Bobby Cremins steps down, takes medical leave of absence
-Sadly, Cremins gone for a while, at least
-Byington takes over in interim for the Cougars
-ACC teams may benefit from SEC's oversigning rule
-Paterno's trips to the Lowcountry made impression
-Jeep Hunter dismissed by USC
-USC newcomers step up to plate
-Clemson outfield has Charleston connection
-Clemson seeking consistency against Wake Forest

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Deacons hoping to continue strong road performance
-Well-traveled Trice settles in at ASU

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Gottfried good for NCSU; Haith better?
-Pack looking for its offensive touch
-Senior Bowl quarterbacks have good stories
-Preview- N.C. State vs. Virginia
-Tar Heels picked first in ACC baseball
-Preview- Duke vs. St. John's
-Preview- Wake Forest at Clemson
-Preview- UNC Chapel Hill vs. Georgia Tech
-Raleigh's hockey reputation is on the rise

From the Charlotte Observer
-Bobcats have worse down; better next?
-49ers searching for win vs. Xavier
-Calipari gets mail from dog

Cincinnati's best quarterback passes
University of Cincinnati Official Athletic Site (blog)

Hoops schedule- On the 12th day, the Monarchs will rest
Hampton Roads Daily Press

UNCW provides Towson opportunity to snap losing streak
Wilmington Star-News

January 27, 2012

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Tar Heels overpower Wolfpack for 74-55 win
-Heel's amped defense complicated inefficient shooting from Pack
-When Heels are on, it's over
-QB recruit switches from N.C. State to UNC-CH
-Wolfpack football players to join track team
-Datsyuk chosen first in NHL All-Star draft

From the Charlotte Observer
-Cochran's free throw wins game, Davidson's 8th straight
-'Industry has never been more united to growing,' NASCAR's France says
-Bucs choose Rutgers' Schiano as coach

From nj.com
-Schiano's move to NFL leaves Rutgers in an ill-timed scramble
-Giants' John Mara has brought his father's team into a new era

New Colts coach shows true passion
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Three for USC? It won’t be easy
-Tanner back at work after honor roll

From the Wilmington Star-News
-UNCW baseball eyeing end to NCAA drought
-Seahawks' Jackson has sprained knee

Walker's status uncertain for Wake Forest's game against Clemson
Winston Salem Journal

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Fifty-three the charm- William and Mary women snap historic losing streak against Old Dominion, 83-80
-As Navy joins Big East, ACC looks to finalize divisions at winter meetings

January 26, 2012

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Devils manage scrappy win
-UNC-Chapel Hill's moment of truth is here
-Pack vs. Heels, a rich past
-Williams: UNC Chapel Hill-N.C. State rivalry never fades
-Wolfpack's Leslie learning how to maximize Leslie
-UNC-CH's Coples sees a chance to bolster rep
-NHL All-Star game missing top stars

From the Fayetteville Observer
-N.C. State-UNC Chapel Hill rivalry game finally relevant in ACC race
-New Wolfpack coach Mark Gottfried embraces N.C. State-UNC rivalry's intensity

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Committed to football
Clemson’s success helps to justify millions spent on athletics
-Ellington's late shot fuels first SEC win
-Struggling Cougars trying to find answers

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Coastal Carolina stadium project moves forward
-Clemson pouring money into football program

From the Charlotte Observer
-49ers are overwhelmed by Owls in 4th straight loss
-Bringing structure to NASCAR superstardom
-Wizards cruise past Charlotte 92-75
-Stephen Curry going to be a dad and is back to playing
-Colts hire Ravens' assistant Pagano as coach
-Tar Heels still awaiting NCAA ruling

BYU stuffs Hokies
Roanoke Times

FSU handles Wake Forest with ease
Winston Salem Journal

Big 12 head says WVU will be on schedule
Charleston (WV) Gazette

Seahawks lose another one
Wilmington Star-News

JH Rose hosts special presentation of CNN documentary
WNCT

January 25, 2012

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke carries sting of loss to Maryland
-Gottfried focuses on the now for the Pack
-Canes' Pitkanen may be out till March
-Davis drops Minnesota for N.C. State
-Baseball America ranks UNC-CH at No. 9

From the Wilmington Star-News
-ACC Insider - Is State for real? We’ll find out Thursday
-Seahawks show promise in loss to CAA favorite

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-VCU sets pace a tad too fast for the Monarchs' liking
-Missing ODU men's basketball uniforms found
-A victory tops the Hokies' wish list

College Football Recruiting- UNC-Chapel Hill makes up for recruiting losses with three new pledges
Fayetteville Observer

Florida State a serious ACC contender as UNC-CH copes with Strickland's absence
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Deacons to take on rugged Seminoles
Winston Salem Journal

DeForest will be WVU's co-defensive coordinator
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Charlotte Observer
-Racing past NASCAR's brand-identity crisis
Video- Danica's Super Bowl spot
-'Embarrassment' for the Bobcats- Oh, yeah
-Panthers secondary coach Wilks jumps right in
-Captain Munnerlyn "sick of" talk Panthers need a corner

January 24, 2012

Navy to join Big East Football in 2015
CBS Sports

Navy to join in Big East in 2015, but will anyone else come?
examiner.com

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Canes score early to outmaneuver Jets
-Heels-Pack rivalry picks up steam
-Pack enjoys 4-1, but has 'way to go'
-Gottfried embracing rivalry with Tar Heels
-UNC-CH's Bullock to replace Strickland out with season-ending injury

From the Charlotte Observer
-Cam Newton is Pro Bowl-bound
-Bobcats rookie to take over point
-Difference between traction and attraction- Two letters

Big-time football gets big upgrade
USC building larger video board, tailgating area
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Monarchs return to winning ways in 69-57 victory at Ted
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Seahawks go cold in loss to George Mason
Wilmington Star-News

Hornets expect 9 to accept football offers on signing day
Durham Herald-Sun

January 23, 2012

From the Charlotte Observer
-Pats-Giants in Super Bowl again, 4 years later
-Bobcats lose Augustin in another loss
-Rams hire Schottenheimer to run offense

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Wood's streak continues as Wolfpack downs Canes
-At PSU, tension over ouster, then grief for JoePa
-For Paterno, long climb, lasting respect
-Paterno dies amid scandal
Family, football meant everything to Joe Paterno
-Paterno proves great leaders make mistakes too

Commentary- What he failed to do is also part of the Paterno legacy
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Virginia Tech AD and Penn State alum Weaver mourns Paterno, says firing "crushed him"
-Virginia Tech near-flawless in closing minutes of victory over Virginia

Morales leads UNCW men into unfriendly arena
Wilmington Star-News

January 22, 2012

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Blue Devils snared by FSU's Snaer
-Pack will get clearer picture in Miami
-N.C.'s strong football recruiting class mostly headed out of state
-Skinner scores, then Tavares takes over

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Today's conference championship games are classic matchups for spots in the Super Bowl
-USC safety Williams suspended

From the Charlotte Observer
-Satterfield eyes chance to lead ASU football
-Panthers' Rivera, Hurney not fixed on 1st draft pick
-Bobcats can't cash in on depleted Bulls
-Survey has Quail Hollow 14th of 52 PGA courses
-Spokesman- Paterno in serious condition

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Deacons whip Eagles to end three-game skid
-Appalachian State knocks off rival Western Carolina

From the Wilmington Star-News
-'Clash at Cameron' fiasco cost two area schools thousands
-Seahawks snap losing streak at William & Mary

January 21, 2012

Prospects eager to impress in East-West game
Area players in today's game include defensive lineman Kyle Wilber of Wake Forest; defensive backs Charles Brown of North Carolina, Emanuel Davis of East Carolina and Matt Daniels of Duke; wide receiver Lance Lewis of East Carolina; and tight end George Bryan of N.C. State.
Winston Salem Journal

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Tar Heels' Strickland out for the season
-Randy Jordan joins Tar Heels' staff
-Promising Dawkins gets it
-Wolfpack's Williams a maybe for Sunday
-Canes finally get edge on Capitals