East Carolina

Carolinas/Region

Conference USA

July 4, 2009
Independence Day (US)

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Shooting victims buried; search for suspect continues
  The group hopes to gather at The Other Place at 7 pm and and march to the cupola on East Carolina's main campus for a candlelight vigil
-Editorial- Darts & Laurels - Time to celebrate

Quarterback Pinkney returns for East Carolina
Parkersburg (WV) News

Northern Nash's Joyner dominates outing after outing
  Joyner likely will play for East Carolina next spring despite being drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 50th round
Greenville Daily Reflector

Ryan White up to Seven Offers
scout.com (sub req'd)

July 3, 2009
Air Conditioning Appreciation Days (07/03-08/15)
Compliment Your Mirror Day
Dog Days (07/03-08/11)
Earth at Aphelion
Stay Out of the Sun Day

From ecupirates.com
-Golfing Duo Named Scholar All-Americans
  Bools And Estes Repeat As NGCA Scholar All-Americans
-Soccer Releases 2009 Schedule
  Pirates Look To Defend Regular Season Conference Title

ECU Chancellor addresses recent shooting deaths, campus safety
Greenville Daily Reflector

Copper hoping Chiefs will be last stop
Washington Daily News

Zach Wright will play in showcase game
Goldsboro News Argus

Sports Briefs
  ASU's opener at East Carolina also will be televised live, on the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network (MASN).
Winston Salem Journal

RB Sleepers
  Jonathan Williams, East Carolina - Before his suspension last year, Williams was off to a solid start, rushing for 380 yards and five scores on 75 carries.
AthlonSports.com

Catlin Alford Interview Transcript - Part 1
  I think East Carolina on July 17th." Any other offers that you're hoping for? "I'm hoping for East Carolina...
scout.com (sub req'd)

Cards pursuing three-star NJ tight end
  He visited East Carolina and Rutgers during the spring and hopes to visit a few more schools during the coming months.
superprep.com (sub req'd)

Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Walter Jones)
Bonesville.net

July 2, 2009
Halfway Point of 2009
I Forgot Day

Paisley Named Co-Female Athlete-of-the-Year
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU pitcher Paisley makes Pirate history
-Officials, business owners outline safety steps
-Tuesday's events paint surprising picture of shooting suspect

East Carolina's plans to remember shooting victim
WNCT

Slain ECU student's memorial Friday
Durham Herald-Sun

Here's how East Carolina can reach a BCS Title game.
850 The Buzz

Gourley signs with Pittsburgh
Goldsboro News Argus

BASEBALL- Brooks wins marathon game in Birmingham
Tonawanda News

Clyburn Knows the Deal
  Clyburn now lists Illinois and UNC-CH as his co-leaders, with East Carolina and NC State rounding out the remainder of his top four schools list.
scout.com (sub req'd)

July 1, 2009
Second Half of the New Year Day
Anniversary - Battle of Gettysburg
Anniversary - First Postage Stamp
Anniversary - First US Zoo
Anniversary - Medicare
Anniversary - Zip Codes Inaugurated
Birthday - Diana, Princess of Wales

From Bonesville.net
-Batten: Football Recruiting Report
– Incoming QB cast from familiar mold
-BVL: Football Recruiting Thumbnails Updated
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Randy Parker)

From ecupirates.com
-Bakich Hired as Terps' Head Baseball Coach
-ECU's Wright To Play In Fenway Park

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Suspect identified in drive-by that killed student, manager
-News reverberates through ECU campus
-Shooting prompts mixed reaction from businesses

Shooting at The Other Place leaves two dead
The East Carolinian

Shooting Victims Remembered
WITN

Straughn makes All-State
  He's set to play at East Carolina this winter.
Pensacola News Journal

Millville's Trout signs with Angels
Philadelphia Inquirer

Trout signs, heads to rookie league
Cherry Hill Courier Post

Georgia corner to ECU
  Chris Sharpe is a corner out of Stone Mountain, Ga. and he has committed to the East Carolina Pirates.
superprep.com (sub req'd)

June 30, 2009
Leap Second Adjustment Time
Anniversary - N.O.W.

Moore Receives C-USA Postgraduate Scholarship
ecupirates.com

ECU's Marshall ready to go
Jacksonville Daily News

South Stanly QB commits to Pirates
Charlotte Observer

BASEBALL- nt's Brooks makes Double-A debut
Tonawanda News

Campus: Medical school Dean speaks to ECU Club
Greenville Daily Reflector

East Carolina Pirates 2009 College Football Predictions
Online Sports Handicapping

From Scout.com (sub req'd)
-Brown Commits to ECU
  According to Norwood (NC) South Stanly head football coach Luke Little, Desi Brown verbally committed to East Carolina, Monday morning.
-Sanders Planning UK, ECU Visit
  “I'm going to visit Kentucky soon and East Carolina. I'm going up there (ECU) with some of my teammates who have already committed (DB Chris Sharpe).

Lovick verbally commits to ECU
iHigh.com

Millville's Mike Trout expected to sign with Los Angeles Angels
Star-Ledger - NJ.com

June 29, 2009
Please Take My Children to Work Day
Peter & Paul Day (Christian)
Saint Peter's Day (Christian)

Tribute: Holtz’s most talented class yet moves on
Bonesville.net

Maynor's father comes full circle
  Son getting drafted by Sloan's team brings back memories.
Salt Lake Tribune

Rivals Top 25- LSU finishes on top
Yahoo! Sports

June 28, 2009

Pirates paced by defense
  In the pass-happy, point-per minute Conference USA, you better be pretty good to keep pace with an opponent.
Beckley Register-Herald

Stuck in fight, Wright kept on swinging
Myrtle Beach Sun News

20 years ago this week in sports
Deseret News

Merritt Wins 400M National Championship
WITN

LaShawn Merritt, Richards cruise to victories
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Career on hold
  Former Pirate, now Bearcat Hill still wants to play
Ironton Tribune

June 27, 2009

From Bonesville.net
-BVL: Final Polls: Pirates Ranked as High as No. 15
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Randy Cox)

ECU Ranked No. 16 In Two Final Polls
ecupirates.com

Guard to retire Galloway's jersey
Fayetteville Observer

June 26, 2009
Take Your Dog to Work Day

ECU Reveals 2009 Volleyball Schedule
  Slate Includes First-Ever Home Televised Match In Program History
ecupirates.com

Star takes 'team' approach to heart
Washington Daily News

2009 East Carolina Football Predictions
Locksmith Sports Picks

More money, trouble for pros
Charlotte Post

June 25, 2009
National Handshake Day
Anniversary - Battle of Little Bighorn

ECU Trio Pickup ABCA/Rawlings Honors
ecupirates.com

The road to recovery
  Armstrong returning to form with Post 24
New Bern Sun Journal

Lovick verbally commits to ECU
Kinston Free Press

Merritt burning to be the best
USA Today

June 24, 2009
Celebration of the Senses
Saint John the Baptist Day

Bville Rewind-Bailey: Television markets based on bogus science
Bonesville.net (from Friday, May 16, 2003)

WVU looks to avenge '08 loss to Pirates
Parkersburg News

Roller Named Cape Cod Hitter-of-the-Week
ecupirates.com

Roller was named Cape Cod League Hitter of the Week
Richmond County Daily Journal

From The East Carolinian
-ECU baseball players take to the Cape
-'D-block' undergoes major renovations

Merritt on a mission
Greenville Daily Reflector

Sharpe talks about ECU commitment
rivals.com (sub req'd)

Back-to-back big years for Bolts
  Millville was led by a remarkable senior class which included the likes of Brooke and Britney Kott, both of whom are headed to East Carolina University
Vineland Daily Journal

June 23, 2009
Let It Go Day
National Columnist's Day

David Garrard Receives "Key To The City"
ecupirates.com

June 22, 2009
Stupid Guy Thing Day

Undecided Harris hopes to find his stroke on the Cape
Greenville Daily Reflector

John Wooten named baseball Player of the Year
Goldsboro News Argus

Drew confident after rookie mini-camp
New Bern Sun Journal

Royals enjoy initial setting in exhibition
  For Ryan Wood, it was just playing again that felt good for the former East Carolina infielder.
Burlington Times News

Cape League- Roller, Braves crank it up
Cape Cod Times

Garrard giving back to his community
Raleigh News & Observer

June 20-21, 2009

Garrard Comes Home
North Carolina News Network

June 19, 2009

Myatt: View from the 'ville
– Godwin's gone fishing ... for Trout
Bonesville.net

East Carolina Search
Google News

June 18, 2009
Recess at Work Day

Sumner Named C-USA Spirit Of Service Recipient
ecupirates.com

ECU's Wood hits diamond in desert
Greenville Daily Reflector

I'm a Tar Heel born I'll be a Pirate dead
The East Carolinian

Athlon's 41-50
athlonsports.com

Sports heroes twice honored
Atlanta Journal Constitiution

Notre Dame's Kearney among hopefuls for HC job
  Former Pirate hoops coaches may be interested.
Worcester Telegram

Baseball All-Stars led by Millville's Mike Trout
  Trout has yet to sign a contract. If he does not sign by Aug. 17, he will attend East Carolina University on a scholarship.
Press of Atlantic City

Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Tom Fetzer)
Bonesville.net

June 17, 2009
Watergate Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: The Bradsher Beat
–  Creative cures for the summertime blues
Talk FM: Talk of the Town

Former Pirate racks up record minutes in MLS
Greenville Daily Reflector

NFL star's camp won't just teach football
Durham News

Harris reports to Cape Cod League, has not signed pro contract
  The East Carolina outfielder reported to the Cape Cod League on Sunday after negotiations with the Baltimore Orioles reached an impasse.
Gaston Gazette

Royals sign 10 more from '09 Draft
Kansas City Royals

From scout.com (sub req'd)
-Mason Camping for Offers
  Next week he's scheduled to camp at Troy and East Carolina.
-Looking to Play Early
  Jackson says he has 10 scholarship offers and although he continues to deny a leader, he said he favors Rutgers, Michigan, East Carolina, Boston College
-Peach state TE closing in on decision
  After picking up a new offer last week from East Carolina, he also went to Clemson's one day camp as well as Georgia's.

June 16, 2009

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: From the Anchor Desk
– Mired in the summer doldrums
Talk FM: East Carolina Motor Speedway Show
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Marian McLawhorn)

From ecupirates.com
-2009 Football Home Kickoff Times Announced
-Latest Edition Of Letters Of Mack Posted

Kickoffs announced for Pirates
Greenville Daily Reflector

Season Opener to Be Televised, Kick Off at Noon
goasu.com

Garrard raising funds for research
Durham Herald-Sun

Three sign pro baseball contracts
  “I was really excited to sign,” said Wood, who, as a senior at East Carolina University, signed for a $1000 bonus.
Inside NoVA

Straughn, Nicholson win $3000 scholarships at All Sports Awards ...
Pensacola News Journal

GA DE Talks Offer, Recruiting
  The Pirates of East Carolina have also caught wind of what might be one of the best kept secrets in the state of Georgia...
scout.com (sub req'd)

June 15, 2009
Husband Caregiver Day
Magna Carta Day
Native American Citizenship Day
Nature Photography Day

O'Brien: Fans advancing ECU's cause
Bonesville.net

Ryan White talks Georgia Tech offer
  "I told him I like South Carolina and East Carolina as well."
scout.com (sub req'd)

Book taps into electricity around College World Series
Greenville Daily Reflector

June 14, 2009
Flag Day

Ryan Wood Named BA All-American
ecupirates.com

Terry Holland righting the Pirates ship
Greensboro News Record

Two more offers for Fla. safety
  "I just picked up new offers from East Carolina and Michigan State," Johnson said. "I don't know much about them except I know a little about Michigan State ...
SuperPrep.com (sub req'd)

June 13, 2009
Saint Anthony of Padua Feast Day

ECU Pushing Toward 20,000 Sold Season Tickets
ecupirates.com

Ranking the hardest, easiest nonconference schedules
espn.com

Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Chris Mossman, DTV)
Bonesville.net

June 12, 2009
Crowed Nest Awareness Day
Anniversary - Baseball Hall of Fame
Birthday - President George H. W. Bush (41st President)

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: View from the 'ville
– Many factors curtailed Pirates
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Various Guests)

From ecupirates.com
-Roller Selected By Oakland In MLB Draft
-Brandt Named To Second All-America Team

ECU's Roller selected by Oakland in 47th round
Greenville Daily Reflector

Richmond's Roller taken by Athletics
Fayetteville Observer

Roller selected by Athletics in MLB Draft
 Slugger expected to return to Pirates
Washington Daily News

LaShawn Merritt takes 400 meters in event in Toronto
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

June 11, 2009
National Nursing Assistants Day

From ecupirates.com
-Four Pirates Selected In MLB Draft
 Batts, Harris, Heston and Wood Drafted On Day Two
-Ryan Wood Named NCBWA All-American
-Leandersson Named Academic All-America

Pros call on Pirates
Greenville Daily Reflector

Batts, McKelvie chosen in Major League Baseball draft
Wilmington Star-News

From the Kinston Free Press
-Harris, three other ECU players drafted in early rounds
-ECU's Wood named second-team All-America

Four Pirates selected in MLB Draft
Washington Daily News

Whatever It Takes: Mollenhauer hopes to follow in footsteps of McEwing, his manager on the Dash
Winston Salem Journal

From the Vineland (NJ) Daily Journal
-Trout asking for $2.5 million to sign with Angels, skip college
-Wishing Trout the best in all his endeavors

Talk FM: Talk of the Town (King of Media)
Bonesville.net

June 10, 2009

Wood And Roller Named Ping All-Americans
ecupirates.com

Whitehead caps off record-breaking season
Washington Daily News

Redskins Jersey Number History- No. 21
Bleacher Report

George Koonce is the new athletic director at UW-Milwaukee.
OnMilwaukee.com

Pirate recruit gets picked in first round by Angels
Greenville Daily Reflector

Plenty of support for Trout on draft day
Vineland (NJ) Daily Journal

From the Philadelphia Daily News
-Millville's Trout selected No. 25 by Angels
-Draftee from Millville may drive hard bargain

From the Press of Atlantic City
-Millville's Mike Trout could be newest Angel in the outfield
-Trout steals the show and the Angels take

Carolina in the lead
 Gibson will look at East Carolina.
TheBigSpur.com

Ninth-grader gets scholarship offer
Charlotte Observer

From the East Carolinian
-Moral victory evident in season ending loss
-Pirate bats silenced by pair of Tar Heel aces
 ECU falls one step shy of College World Series

Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Bradshaw)
Bonesville.net

June 9, 2009

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: From the Anchor Desk
– Omaha still on ECU's future agenda
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Sports Ministries)

Moore Earns C-USA Scholar-Athlete Award
ecupirates.com

From Greenville Daily Reflector
-Senior sendoff emotional for ECU's baseball team
-Another step - Pirates mark progress in journey

Pirates wrap up successful season
Washington Daily News

Pirates seniors leave legacy
Rocky Mount Telegram (AP)

Wood hopes the third time's the charm
 As a senior with no college eligibility remaining, Ryan Wood wants only one thing now as he prepares for the three-day Major League Baseball First-Year Draft.
InsideNoVa.com

Into Position- Local fielders' MLB draft status varies
Wilmington Star-News

Raleigh QB hearing from USC, CU
 Last weekend, he visited East Carolina and will visit Georgia Tech this weekend.
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Demetre Baker back from Gainesville
 "I am supposed to go to East Carolina on July 25 so I am not sure yet."
superprep.com

Millville outfielder Mike Trout projected to be first-round pick
Newark (NJ) Star-Ledger

Three Players from Winston-Salem Dash Named to Carolina League All-Star Team
 Mollenhauer, a 17th round pick of the Chicago White in 2007, was selected as the starting second baseman
mln.com

June 8, 2009

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 387
– Pirates must mine for pitching
BVL Post-game Audio: Billy Godwin & Players
-BVL Box Score : North Carolina 9, East Carolina 3
-BVL : NCAA Chapel Hill Super Regional Scoreboard

ECU Ends Season With 9-3 Loss To UNC-CH
ecupirates.com

From Greenville Daily Reflector
-Tar Heels punch out Pirates at Super Regional
-UNC-CH pitchers a cut above against East Carolina

From the Kinston Free Press
-Heralded offense lets Pirates down
-Heels eliminate ECU, advance to Omaha

Pirates’ dream of Omaha denied
Washington Daily News

Merritt bests own 300 record
 Former East Carolina athlete who won gold in the 400 last summer in Beijing, surpassed his own mark of 31.31
Raleigh News & Observer

June 7, 2009
Pirate Gameday
Children's Awareness Memorial Day
National Cancer Survivors Day
Barefoot Sunday
Orthodox Pentecost (Orthodox)
Strawberry Moon
Trinity Sunday (Christian)
Write to Your Father Day

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 386
– Another game, another dicey spot
BVL Post-game Audio: Billy Godwin & Players
-BVL Box Score : North Carolina 10, East Carolina 1
-BVL : NCAA Chapel Hill Super Regional Schedule

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Falls In Super Regional Opener 10-1
-Pirate Gameday Central

From tarheelblue.com
-White Pitches Carolina Past Pirates In Opener
-Photo Gallery
-Postgame Notes
-Postgame Quotes
-NCAA Chapel Hill Super Regional Central

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC-CH bats come alive
-Tar Heels' pitching dominates
-White stymies Pirates
-Photo gallery

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-White, UNC-CH make the most of opportunities
-Heels deliver knockout blow in the sixth

Seven-run sixth lifts UNC-CH over ECU
New Bern Sun Journal

From Greenville Daily Reflector
-Not-so-Super start- ECU falls in opener
-White wows Boshamer crowd

Baseball- Heels take super regional opener
Daily Tar Heel

It's about more than baseball for ECU fans
Fayetteville Observer

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Holtz finds a home with Pirates
-Letters to editor: Morris provided ECU motivaion

From scout.com (sub req'd)
-UNCCH-ECU- Instant Analysis
-Okoye Houston Scores 2 C-USA Offers
  East Carolina and Marshall have offered me.

Chooljian ends career on an (exhausting) high note
Eagle Tribune

Fatal car crash still haunts Garcia
Greensboro News Record

June 6, 2009
"Paint it Purple" Gameday
Anniversary - D-Day
Cheer Coach Day
Do-Dah Parade
National Trails Day

Kevin Brandt Named Freshman All-American
ecupirates.com

From tarheelblue.com
-North Carolina's NCAA Super Regional Notes (PDF)
Friday Audio (mp3): Fox | Ackley | White
-Complete Super Regional Schedule
-NCAA Interactive Bracket
-Follow The Diamond Heels On Twitter.com

Chapel Hill Weekend Weather Forecast
weather.com

Baseball coverage maps: June 6-7
espn.com

From Greenville Daily Reflector
-One step away from Omaha
-After winning at home, ECU looks to take next step
-Local coach has ties to Super Regional skippers

ECU athletics Is on the rise. He's a big reason why
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Pirates, Heels set to square off in Super Regional
Kinston Free Press

ECU seeks respect in showdown vs. Tar Heels
Charlotte Observer

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Heels-Pirates- A banner series
-Photo gallery- UNCCH and ECU baseball practices
-UNCCH-ECU- Who has the edge?

No. 14 Pirates two wins away from Omaha
Washington Daily News

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Friends, rivals- Fox, Godwin set the tone for series
-Super Regional still could come down to UNC's pitching against ECU's hitting

Tar Heels set for invading Pirates
Winston Salem Journal

Heels hope experience will make difference
Greensboro News-Record

Coaching Staff, Facilities Impress Martin
scout.com

Weekly recruiting roundup
  Dunbar (DC) defensive tackle Charles Tillman picked up an offer from East Carolina last week
Baltimore Sun

Wildcats one win away from state title
  East Carolina signees Wooten and Gourley, the two-headed monster for the Warriors that has terrorized opponents all year
Statesville Record & Landmark

Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Krispy Kreme Remote)
Bonesville.net

Archaeologists find Confederate cannons
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

June 5, 2009
National Doughnut Day

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: View from the 'ville
– Pirate skipper thinks like a Fox
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Joe Maverick)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates, Tar Heels To Kickoff At 12 Noon
-Johnson Named NCCSIA All-State
-Pirate Gameday Central

ECU relievers shut door
Greenville Daily Reflector

Maness to open Super Regional at Chapel Hill
Kinston Free Press

No. 14 Pirates on a Roll(er)
Washington Daily News

ECU wants to make UNC-CH uncomfortable
Greensboro News Record

Roller, East Carolina one step closer to Omaha
Richmond County Daily Journal

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pirates can pitch a little, too
-ECU-UNCCH football set for noon

Moment In The Sun
  The East Carolina-North Carolina super regional marks a milestone for the state
Baseball America

Super regionals- Coaches give their insight
Yahoo! Sports

Under Pressure: Simmons, East Carolina's sophomore closer, has been getting it done this season with game on the line
Winston-Salem Journal

Ashbrook grad Harris has had big moments before
Gaston Gazette

Best-Of -Three winner will move on to CWS
Tar Heel Daily

EWHS teammates lean on each other
  Life-long friends and fellow East Carolina signees have been living examples for their teammates to follow.
Goldsboro News-Argus

Ravens draft pick Drew agrees to three-year deal
Baltimore Sun

A tossed shoe helped FSU earn a win in '84
Tallahassee.com

June 4, 2009

From Bonesville.net
-Gold: Nuggets of Gold
– More than pride at stake this time
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Bob Orr)

Track Reveals 2009-10 Signing Class
ecupirates.com

Harris' heroics
Greenville Daily Reflector

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pirates seeking respect
-It's Heels' pitching vs. ECU hitting
-Father-son combo a hit for Tar Heels

From tarheelblue.com
-Chapel Hill Super Regional Sold Out
-North Carolina's NCAA Super Regional Notes (PDF)
-NCAA Chapel Hill Super Regional Central

North Carolina hosts heated foe East Carolina
Yahoo! Sports

Ex-Little Lion Homan making most of his cuts at East Carolina
Centre Daily Times

Gabe Henderson Has Busy Summer Schedule
  "I will be going to East Carolina this Sunday for a one day camp.
superprep.com

The key for the non-BCS: Just win
espn.com

June 3, 2009

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: The Bradsher Beat
–  The Immaculate Rejection
-O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 385
– Pirates' lifeline came from the ‘pen
-BVL : ECU on the march in polls
-BVL : NCAA Chapel Hill Super Regional Schedule
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Billy Godwin, D. O'Brien)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Ranked In Top 15 In Three Polls
-Chapel Hill Super Regional Ticket Update

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Gamecocks give credit to East Carolina's home crowd
-Friendship most valuable assist for player

Godwin, Pirates savor comeback win
Kinston Free Press

Humble Whitehead crowned regional MVP
Washington Daily News

ECU takes Greenville Regional in Comeback style
The East Carolinian

Ashbrook product comes through for Pirates
Gaston Gazette

Mincey’s weekend keeps East Carolina on road to Omaha
Wilmington Star-News

From Rivals.com
-Power Shift
  East Carolina made a late comeback and is one of three C-USA teams playing in NCAA super regionals.
Devin Harris' game winning hit

From Baseball America
-Harris Lifts Pirates To Showdown With Tar Heels
  "ECU validated hosting," South Carolina coach Ray Tanner said. "They were the best team here."
-Super Regional Preview podcast

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Regional title gives Pirates a boost
-Matchup has NC flavor
-PIRATES VS. TAR HEELS IN 2009

Tar Heels prepare for Pirates' potent bats
Charlotte Observer

Dynamic era for area's best comes to close
Vineland Daily Journal

June 2, 2009
National Bubba Day
National Leave The Office Early Day
Saint Erasmus Day
Yell "Fudge" at Cobras in North America Day

From Bonesville.net
Bailey: LeClair's dream one step closer to reality
-Myatt: Super finish sends ECU to super regional
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 10, South Carolina 9 (10)
BVL Audio: ECU Post-game Press Conference
BVL Audio: USC Post-game Press Conference
-BVL : NCAA Greenville Regional Scoreboard
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Boys & Girls Club)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Rallies To Greenville Regional Title
  Trent Whitehead Named Regional Most Outstanding Player
-Letters Of Mack Returns

Supermen- ECU rallies past Gamecocks
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirates advance in dramatic fashion
Kinston Free Press

ECU escapes, advances to Super Regionals
Washington Daily News

ECU rallies late to take regional
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Crushing loss to ECU ends USC's season
-Pirates expose holes in USC bullpen
-Notes- Regional bids more merit-based

From the Anderson Independent
-ECU ends Gamecocks' season
-ECU, Godwin get creative with pitching staff
-TV hasn't been college baseball friendly

USC loses late lead, gets eliminated by East Carolina
Spartanburg Herald-Journal (AP)

From tarheelblue.com
-Heels To Host ECU In NCAA Super Regional
-Super Regional Ticket Information
-Complete Super Regional Schedule
-NCAA Interactive Bracket

June 1, 2009
Greenville Regional Championship Monday
National Go Barefoot Day
Whitmonday
Birthday - Marilyn Monroe (actress)
Anniversary - CNN
Anniversary - Heimlich Maneuver

From Bonesville.net
O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 384
– House that LeClair built will be rocking
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 8, South Carolina 6
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 16, Binghamton 9
-BVL : NCAA Greenville Regional Schedule & Scores

From ecupirates.com
-Long Ball Lifts Pirates , 8-6
-Pirate Gameday Central

Staying alive- East Carolina holds off South Carolina 8-6
Greenville Daily Reflector

From the Kinston Free Press
-Brandt pitches ECU past Gamecocks
-Pirates pull away from Binghamton to advance

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-ECU forces deciding game with Gamecocks
-NCAA Greenville Regional

Top-seed Pirates slam Gamecocks
Washington Daily News

Pirates Sink Gamecocks, Force Decisive Game Monday
Baseball America

USC confident with Brown today
Charleston Post-Courier

From the Columbia (SC) State
-ECU beats USC, forces regional finale
-USC must follow ECU lead, turn the tables
-Notes- Georgia heroics helped Brown earn the mound
  Former USC basketball coach Dave Odom attended Saturday's game against East Carolina as a guest of ECU athletics director Terry Holland.

From the Anderson Independent
-Big inning keeps ECU in the hunt
-USC falls to East Carolina
-Greenville Regional- Day 3's final thoughts

Bearcats disarmed in NCAA baseball tournament
Binghamton (NY) Press & Sun-Bulletin

Final game for Millville's Mike Trout
Philadelphia Inquirer

May 31, 2009
Pentecost (Christian)
UN World No Tobacco Day
What You Think Upon Grows Day
Whitsunday (Christian)

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 11, Binghamton 7
-BVL Box Score: South Carolina 12, East Carolina 2
-BVL : NCAA Greenville Regional Schedule & Scores

From ecupirates.com
-South Carolina Downs East Carolina, 12-2
-East Carolina Tops Binghamton, 11-7

Dingers, double plays and Daniels deliver for ECU
College Baseball Insider

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU falls to South Carolina; faces Binghamton on Sunday
-Left stranded- Pirates fall to Gamecocks in regional
-High hopes, sad ending for Pirate faithful

Missed opportunities for Pirates in loss to Gamecocks
Washington Daily News

USC crushes inopportune Pirates
Kinston Free Press

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Gamecocks pound Pirates
-Bearcats win, face rematch with Pirates

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Gamecocks thump ECU, take control of regional
-ECU 'Jungle' proves cordial for fans
-Big win leaves USC sitting pretty in Greenville
-PHOTOS- USC vs. ECU

Cooper sparks Gamecocks
Charleston Post-Courier

From the Anderson Independent
-USC stays perfect in Greenville Regional
-Underdog Binghamton defying great odds

BU notches first NCAA baseball tourney win
Binghamton (NY) Press & Sun-Bulletin

May 30, 2009
Loomis Day
Memorial Day (Traditional)
Saint Joan of Arc Feast Day
Anniversary - First American Daily Newspaper Published
Anniversary - Lincoln Memorial

From Bonesville.net
-Weather prevails over Pirates, Bearcats
-NCAA Greenville Regional Schedule & Scores
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Scott MaCalliski)

From ecupirates.com
-Greenville Regional Schedule Altered
-Pirate Gameday Central
-Free Live Video to Be Available for Every Game in NCAA Regional

Pirates, Binghamton postponed by rain
Kinston Free Press

Rain-soaked regional
Greenville Daily Reflector

No. 17 Pirates and Bearcats rained out
Washington Daily News

BU's baseball's NCAA debut delayed by weather
Binghamton (NY) Press & Sun-Bulletin

Rain postpones ECU baseball regional
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Gamecocks roll in regional opener
-Notebook- Bradley downplays big catch
  Skip sighting. Tanner and East Carolina football head coach Skip Holtz embraced and chatted for several minutes during a seventh-inning rain delay.

USC has something to prove
Charleston Post-Courier

Gamecocks take advantage of opportunities in opener
Anderson Independent

Patriots routed by Gamecocks in 1st round
Richmond Times Dispatch

Triple jump gives Coats daily double
  Earlier in the day, Coats, who’ll take a campus visit to East Carolina University next month and visited Washington State last month, won the high jump at 6-6, matching a personal best.
The Olympia (WA) Olympian

Three offers in for Blitch
superprep.com (sub req'd)

af2- Firecats try to get back on winning track at home tonight
  Manchester is led by former East Carolina quarterback James Pinkney, who ranks among the league’s top 10 in passing efficiency, total yards per game and passing yards per game.
Naples Daily News

May 29, 2009
Ascension of the Baha'u'llah (Baha'i)
Hug Your Cat Day
Shavuot (Jewish)
UN International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers
Birthday - President John Fitzgerald Kennedy (35th President)
Birthday - Patrick Henry (US Patriot)

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: The Bradsher Beat
–  Seniors recognize historic opportunity
-Myatt: View from the 'ville
– Rivals united as ECU hosts regional
-BVL: NCAA Greenville Regional Schedule
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Police Fundraiser)

From ecupirates.com
-Wood Named Louisville Slugger All-American
-Track Set For NCAA East Regional

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Bringing it home
-Maness trying to treat regional start like any other
-Heston expects high-energy crowd at Clark-LeClair
-Editorial- Shared goal - ECU launches bid for Omaha today
-Campus: ECU earns StormReady designation

No. 17 Pirates hoping for homefield magic
Washington Daily News

From the Kinston Free Press
-ECU opens Greenville Regional against Binghamton
-ECU braces for ‘impressive' Bearcats
-ECU's Wood named Louisville Slugger All-American

Pirates hope they regain hitting stroke in regional
Raleigh News & Observer

While he loves golf, pitching is Pinecrest grad Maness’ focus as ECU begins NCAA regional play
Fayetteville Observer

From the Binghamton (NY) Press & Sun-Bulletin
-Mental toughness drives Bearcats to NCAAs
  BU baseball team braces for top-seed E. Carolina tonight
-A look at the East Carolina Regional

BU headed to Greenville, N.C. for first-ever NCAA Regional
bubearcats.com

ECU eager to begin for 1st regional in Greenville
Orangeburg Times and Democrat (AP)

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Tanner had 'grand' time at ECU
-How USC turned its season around
-3 storylines from East Carolina Regional
-Tanner wants 'urgency' from top pitchers

Gamecocks Prepare To Open Up Greenville Regional Against George Mason On Friday
gamecocksonline.com

From the Spartanburg Herald-Journal
-USC not the regional's top seed but plays like it is
  South Carolina on a roll as season ends
-East Carolina regional- Team-by-team capsules

USC pins hopes on pitching staff
Greenville (SC) News

Late-season run was a confidence builder
  Host East Carolina has played fewer games against the RPI top 50 (11) than South Carolina has won against that group (18).
Charleston Post-Courier

Gamecocks aim to keep on winning
Anderson Independent

Byner Working To Expand Johnson's Role
Titans Radio

McMichael dries up Fairmont
  Hughes, a senior who is committed to East Carolina but will likely hear his name called in the upcoming MLB Draft
Greensboro News Record

Warriors' Gourley embracing leadership role
Goldsboro News Argus

From superprep.com (sub req'd)
-Georgia receiver hauls in two, names three
  "I've gotten offers from LSU and East Carolina in the last few days, and MTSU offered recently, too," Quantavious Leslie stated
-Florida LB up to seven offers
  Indiana offered me (Thursday) and I just got off the phone with East Carolina and they're sending me an offer as well." said the 6-ft, 205 pound Baker

May 28, 2009
Orthodox Ascension Day (Orthodox)
Shavuot (Jewish - begins at sundown)
Slugs Return from Capistrano Day
Anniversary - Amnesty International

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: View from the 'ville
– Hometown boosters honoring a legend
-BVL: Football Recruiting Thumbnail (Jeremy Grove)
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Walter Jones)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirate Gameday Central
-Greenville Regional Ticket, Parking Updates

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-BU's Sinicki close friend, former teammate of ECU's LeClair
-Hot ticket- Regional spots selling fast

Whitehead excited for second regional
Washington Daily News

Gamecocks following familiar path to Omaha
  Lots of Carolinas to go around. And that's nothing new
Charleston Post-Courier

Baseball Games to Bring Big Bucks to the East
wnct

Dreams revived for NCAA baseball field
Anderson Independent

South Carolina confident heading to NCAA tourney
  A 2 seed in the NCAA tournament's East Carolina regional, the Gamecocks talk a lot like the favorite in the four-team bracket.
Orangeburg Times and Democrat (AP)

Top 10 third basemen in suburban Pa.
Philadelphia Inquirer

May 27, 2009

From Bonesville.net
-Batten: Football Recruiting Report
– Star LB looks to polish his craft at ECU
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Jen Holtz)

A Message From Terry Holland
  AD Addresses Baseball Regional, Pirate Nation's Role In Continued Growth Of Programs
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates put focus on themselves
-East Carolina preparing for more spending reductions

George Mason aims to repeat run
Columbia (SC) State

New Orleans area umpires ready for NCAA duty
NewOrleans.Com

Recruiting- Grove picks East Carolina
Fayetteville Observer

New Razorback Bands Director Selected
  Knighten comes to Fayetteville from East Carolina University, where he has headed the Marching Pirates since 1993.
NWAonline.net

Miss USA comes home for the fans, family - and the food
Wilmington Star-News

May 26, 2009
Feast of Saint Augustine of Canterbury
Birthday - Sally Ride (astronaut)
Birthday - John Wayne (actor)

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: From the Anchor Desk
– Clark-LeClair gets its day in the sun
-BVL: National polls still like ECU
BVL Audio: Billy Godwin, R. Wood, B. Henderson

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Earns Top Seed In Greenville Regional
-Pirates Remain Ranked In National Polls

Regional ready
Greenville Daily Reflector

South Carolina, George Mason round out Regional field
Kinston Free Press

Binghamton to face East Carolina in NCAA baseball tournament
Press & Sun-Bulletin

From the Columbia (SC) State
-USC not looking past regional opener
-SEC has steeled USC for success
  No pitcher, no lineup, no environment will be new to USC in Greenville.

USC headed to Greenville, N.C.
Anderson Independent

Gamecocks land in ECU regional
Charleston (SC) Post Courier

Tanner pleased with USC's stretch run
Greenville (SC) News

Campus: Scientists do preliminary work to uncover Civil War naval yard
Winston-Salem Journal

May 25, 2009
Memorial Day (Observed)

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates, Owls named regional hosts
BVL Audio: Billy Godwin on hosting a regional
-BVL: Final C-USA Tournament Results
-BVL: Updated C-USA Tournament Brackets

ECU To Open Regionals At Clark-LeClair Stadium
ecupirates.com

ECU to host regional play
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirates land Regional at Clark-LeClair Stadium
Kinston Free Press

Pirates to host regional tournament
Washington Daily News

Beasley Names A Leader
  Top 7 are Duke, East Carolina, Auburn, Vanderbilt, Clemson, Louisville and Stanford
scout.com

May 24, 2009

Title game time hurried by Mother Nature
Bonesville.net

Holtz content at ECU
Raleigh News & Observer

Pole vaulters exchange places at 4-A track championship
Greensboro News Record

May 23, 2009

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box Score: Tulane 3, East Carolina 0
-BVL: Updated C-USA Tournament Results
-BVL: Updated C-USA Tournament Brackets

Tulane Eliminates ECU From Tourney, 3-0
ecupirates.com

Tulane Blanks East Carolina at C-USA Tournament
conferenceusa.com

Punchless Pirates washed out of C-USA tourney
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirates ousted from C-USA Tournament
Raleigh News & Observer

Tulane beats East Carolina, 3-0, in Conference USA baseball tournament
New Orleans times Picayune

Tulane eliminates ECU from C-USA tourney
Kinston Free Press

Johnson's 2009 goals- NFL rushing title, MVP
SportingNews.com (AP)

May 22, 2009
National Maritime Day
National Wig Out Day

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: View from the 'ville
– Southern Miss is on a mission
-BVL Box Score: Southern Miss 5, East Carolina 2
-BVL: Updated C-USA Tournament Results
-BVL: Updated C-USA Tournament Brackets
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Brown & Wood)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Falls To Southern Miss, 5-2
-Coach McCarthy To Resume Blog June 1

Southern Miss Stuns Top-Seeded East Carolina; Advances in Winner's Bracket
southernmiss.com

Ballinger, upstart Golden Eagles deal blow to Pirates
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

COAST DUO LEAD USM INTO WINNER’S BRACKET
  Vollmuth, Ballinger come up big for Eagles
Biloxi Sun Herald

From Hattiesburg American
-Forever true
  Fans clock highway miles to support teams during tournament
-Southern Miss knocks off East Carolina

Southern Miss tops Pirates
Kinston Free Press

Golden Eagles swoop in for win over No. 1 Pirates
Washington Daily News

May 21, 2009
Ascension Day/Feast of the Ascension (Christian)
Gemini Begins
"I Need a Patch for That" Day
National Waitstaff Day
Anniversary - American Red Cross

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box Score: ECU 6, Central Florida 3
-BVL: Updated C-USA Tournament Results
-BVL: Updated C-USA Tournament Brackets
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Tom Campbell)

From ecupirates.com
-Avchen Lifts Pirates Over Knights, 6-3
-Pirate Gameday "Tournament" Central
-Hanley Earns NATA National Recognition

Pirates rally, survive on first day of C-USA tourney
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU turns it around after setting its goals
Raleigh News & Observer

Four Seven-Inning Runs Ruin UCF's Shot at an Upset vs. No. 15 ECU
ucfathletics.com

Top-seed East Carolina rallies past Central Florida
New Orleans Times Picayune

From the Orlando Sentinel
-UCF baseball flirts with upset, falls 6-3 to East Carolina at Conference USA tournament
-Florida State and Miami win ACC baseball tourney openers; UF, UCF fall

A Pirate's life, for sure
  Jefferson's Cory Hampshire will run for East Carolina next year
Martinsburg Journal

Roller named to Conference USA team
Richmond County Daily Journal

May 20, 2009
Eliza Doolittle Day
Turn Beauty Inside Out Day
Weights and Measures Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: The Bradsher Beat
–  Still knocking on that postseason door
Talk FM: Talk of the Town

From ecupirates.com
-Wood Named To National All-Star Team
-Heston And Godwin Take Home C-USA Honors

ECU baseball heads into tourney as top seed
Greenville Daily Reflector

From the New Bern Sun Journal
-Pirates set to open C-USA tourney against UCF
-Godwin, Heston take C-USA honors

From the Washington Daily News
-No. 15 Pirates ready for C-USA Tournament
-Whitehead earns C-USA Second Team honors

Knights Set to Begin Postseason Wednesday at 5 p.m. ET
ucfathletics.com

Tourneys at a glance
Orlando Sentinel

UCF's Romans, Taylor grab postseason honors
Florida Today

From scout.com (sub req'd)
-Like Father, Like Son?
-Logan Stewart Adds C-USA Offer
  "East Carolina just offered me"

Catamounts offer Sawyer
Asheville Citizen Times

May 19, 2009
Man Ray Day
Anniversary - Boys' Clubs

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: From the Anchor Desk
– Perfect week positions ECU for host role
-BVL: Pirates advance in national polls
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (GUC)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Move Up In National Polls
-Henderson and Schieber Named All-Academic

ECU sees a boost in rankings
Greenville Daily Reflector

Whitehead welcomed to the Jungle
Washington Daily News

Who will win C-USA baseball tournament?
Hattiesburg American

Few chances remain for bubble teams
espn

Will East Carolina repeat as C-USA football champs?
Orlando Sentinel Blog

Way too early projections for all the non-BCS bowl games
College Football News

May 18, 2009
International Museum Day
Visit Your Relatives Day

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 383
– Pirates need deep C-USA run
-BVL: Conference USA Final Standings
-BVL: Conference USA Tournament Brackets

From ecupirates.com
-Maness Named C-USA Pitcher-of-the-Week
-Men Take Fourth At C-USA Championships

Olympian Merritt wins 200 in fastest time of season
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

May 17, 2009

From Bonesville.net
-BVL: Pirates hijack league crown
-BVL: Conference USA Tournament Brackets
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 13, Memphis 2

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Win Regular Season Baseball Title
-2009 CONFERENCE USA CHAMPS

Baseball Wraps Up 2009 Season with 13-2 Loss at No. 20 ECU
gotigersgo.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU baseball clinches Conference USA title
-ECU notes- Three grads receive '09 Robert H. Wright awards

Pirates complete sweep, earn outright C-USA crown
Kinston Free Press

No. 20 Pirates crowned C-USA champions
Washington Daily News

In the news: Pirates pummel Tigers
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Could Blackbeard be a Carolinian?
Richmond Times Dispatch

May 16, 2009
Armed Forces Day
Biographer's Day
Anniversary - Academy Awards

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 9, Memphis 1
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (BMX Bikers)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Tame Tigers On Senior Day, 9-1
-Pirate Gameday Central
  East Carolina vs. Memphis Noon ET

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Seniors have their day, and their way, against Memphis
-NC artist paints Kentucky Derby horse Barbaro

No. 20 ECU's Fast Start Downs Tigers, 9-1
gotigersgo.com

From SuperPrep.com (Sub Req'd)
-Hill Looks to Play Early
  The final school that Hill had a chance to visit was East Carolina. “I love their colors,” Hill said. “Plus the defense is great.
-Ivey Currently Holds Two
  “Well East Carolina and West Virginia have offered,” so they are definitely on the list, says Ivey,

May 15, 2009
Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season
International Virtual Assistants Day
National Bike to Work Day
National Defense Transportation Day
National Pizza Party Day
Nylon Stockings Day
Peace Officer Memorial Day
UN International Day of Families

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: View from the 'ville
– Hudson Left Big Ten for Big Challenge
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 9, Memphis 4
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Beaver Lake)

From ecupirates.com
-Women Lead At C-USA Outdoor Championships
-Pirates Sprint Past Tigers Late, 9-4
-ECU Announces 2009 Baseball Senior Day
-Pirate Gameday Central
  East Carolina vs. Memphis 6PM ET
-Johnson, Paisley Named All-Region

ECU's offense surges after slow start against Tigers
Greenville Daily Reflector

No. 20 East Carolina Rallies Past Memphis, 9-4
gotigersgo.com

Like Irish, Hose tries to score points in South Bend
Hagerstown (PA) Herald-Mail

Signal-callers show wide range of skills
Charlotte Observer

May 14, 2009
"The Stars and Stripes Forever" Day
Anniversary - Lewis and Clark Expedition

From Bonesville.net
-Batten: Football Recruiting Report
– Hard-hitting Johnson joins Class of 2010
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Plant Show)

Pirate Gameday Central
  East Carolina vs. Memphis 6PM ET
ecupirates.com

East Carolina hosts Tigers with eyes on Rice
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirates open high-stakes series against Memphis today
Kinston Free Press

Baseball's Tournament Hopes Hinge on Final Regular Season Weekend at No. 20 East Carolina
gotigersgo.com

Notebook- Tiger track team points toward '10
  The Tigers open a three-game set at 20th-ranked East Carolina at 5 pm today hoping to avoid repeating history.
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Maydness is mounting
College Baseball Insider

Chat with Graham Watson
  East Carolina could be a team that could make some noise in the fall
espn

Alumnus: Lewis a perfect fit for Sanderson
Raleigh News & Observer

USC checks out RNE Quarterback
  Wilson has offers from East Carolina and Buffalo.
Spartanburg Herald Journal

May 13, 2009
Cannes Film Festival
National Nightshift Workers Day
National Receptionists Day
Root Canal Appreciation Day

From Bonesville.net
-Mumau: Basketball Recruiting Report
– Defense-minded Morales looks to add skills
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 12, UNCW 5
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Andy, N&O)

From ecupirates.com
-Wood Hits For Cycle In ECU's 12-5
-Pirates Honored By ECU Department Of Finance

Wood hits for cycle in Pirates’ road rout
Greenville Daily Reflector

Seahawks Fall In Home Finale, 12-5, To No. 20 Pirates
uncwsports.com

Outfielder injured in UNCW's loss to ECU
Wilmington Star-News

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Recruiting- ECU finds players in Cumberland County
-Westover player commits to ECU

Alumnus: Q & A with Texas Tech defensive coordinator Ruffin McNeill
amarillo.com

Alumnus: Northern athletics director bats 5 for 5 on hall of fame picks
Durham News

Alumnus: Interview | 'Yes, Larry Sprinkle is my real name'
WCNC

Linton looking for offer in football from USC, CU
  "North Carolina , East Carolina, and Duke are allowing me to play both sports (Football/Baseball)," said Linton.
Spartanburg Herald Journal

May 12, 2009
Lag B'Omer (Jewish)
Library Legislative Day
Limerick Day
Whitmonday (Christian)

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: From the Anchor Desk
– Resident seeding guru maps out scenarios
-BVL: Pirates on the move in national polls
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Diet Book)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Continues Climb In Polls
-Pirate Gameday Central
-Baseball To Host Challenger League Game
-ECU Adds More Newcomers For Next Season

Pirate will get plenty of cheers vs. Seahawks
Wilmington Star-News

ECU takes on Seahawks
Greenville Daily Reflector

College Top 25- May 11
Baseball America

Athletes Pinkney, Curry are siblings
Fayetteville Observer

May 11, 2009
Eat What You Want Day

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 382
– Kass taking the high road
BVL Box Score: East Carolina 13, Houston 6

Long Ball Leads ECU To Series Win
ecupirates.com

Wood hits 2 homers as Pirates crush Houston
Greenville Daily Reflector

Baseball Loses Home Finale, 13-6, to No. 22 East Carolina
uhcougars.com

From the Houston Chronicle
-East Carolina ends UH's regular-season C-USA bid
  Consecutive losses hobble UH in C-USA race
-Cougars baseball- one step forward, two steps backward — again

Linkmeister Note: LADY PIRATES MISS THE CUT.   The NCAA announced its 64 teams for postseason play Sunday night.  ECU (RPI 39) was the highest RPI team left out of the NCAA field according to WarrenNolan.com’s rankings — a 3-6 record against the top 50 and a first round upset in the C-USA tournament likely hurt it's chances for a bid.

One last shot- Final softball bracketology
espn

Florida cornerback grabs first
  "I was offered Saturday by East Carolina," said Ryan White. "This was my first offer. It was surprising. I had only received two letters from them before.
SuperPrep.com (sub req'd)

May 10, 2009
Mother's Day

From ecupirates.com
-Sixth Inning Offensive Explosion Lifts ECU, 12-2
-Pirates Fall Short Of NCAA Championships
  East Carolina women's golf team completed round three of the NCAA East Regional Saturday afternoon falling three strokes short of qualifying for the 2009 NCAA Championships taking ninth place

BVL Box Score: East Carolina 12, Houston 2
Bonesville.net

Pirates pummel Houston, grab second place in C-USA
Greenville Daily Reflector

Baseball Drops Game to Against No. 22 East Carolina, 12-2
uhcougars.com

East Carolina batters Houston in 12-2 win
Houston Chronicle

Letters from Mom- A voice I needed to remember
Charlotte Observer

May 9, 2009
Flower Moon
International Migratory Bird Day
Letter Carriers "Stop Out Hunger" Food Drive
Mother Ocean Day
National Babysitters Day
National Miniature Golf Day
National Train Day
Stay Up All Night Day

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box Score: Houston 5, East Carolina 4
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Coffman's Radio Remote)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Drops Game One Against Houston, 5-4
-Bools Tied For Eighth After Two Rounds

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Wild pitch boosts UH past ECU
-East Carolina celebrates 100th spring commencement
-Fraternity closer to rebuilding after fire

From the Houston Chronicle
-Kelso ignites UH's 5-4 win over East Carolina
-See photos from the game

Pirates fall to Cougars
Washington Daily News

ECU Game Mentioned In Alleged Point-Shaving Scheme
witn

Charlotte Combine Interview- Jon Crucitti
  Schools such as Virginia, Duke, Army, Navy, East Carolina, and Syracuse all have their eyes on the talented Crucitti.
superprep.com (Sub req'd)

May 8, 2009
Military Spouse Appreciation Day
No Socks Day
UN Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War
World Red Cross Day
Anniversary - V-E Day
Birthday - President Harry S. Truman (33rd President)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Lead East Regional After First Round
-UTEP Downs Pirates 4-3 In 13 Innings
  Game Was Longest In Conference USA Tournament History
-Pirate Gameday Central
  No. 22 East Carolina (35-14, 12-6) travels to Houston (23-25, 11-7) in a crucial three-game Conference USA series
-Softball Earns Academic Awards

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU's Batts makes seamless switch from soccer to baseball
-ECU softball falls to UTEP in 13 innings
-Ceremony makes 100 for ECU

UTEP stuns ECU- Miners upset No. 2 East Carolina Pirates in marathon
El Paso Times

From scout.com (sub req'd)
-Cosh Receives Offer Number Three
  The All-State player has received an offer from East Carolina.
-Top Georgia CB Has Favorites

Swimmers commit to colleges
  Morrow, a thrower, will go to East Carolina.
Winston Salem Journal

Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Greenville Debate Team)
Bonesville.net

May 7, 2009
National Day of Prayer
National Day of Reason

From Bonesville.net
-Mumau: Basketball Recruiting Report
– Versatile Gaines brings pedigree to Pirates
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Drew Steele)

From ecupirates.com
-Softball Takes Home C-USA Awards
-ECU Ready To Participate In East Regional
  -Live Scoring
-Hodges Joins Lady Pirates For 2009-10

ECU eyeing NCAA bid at tournament
Greenville Daily Reflector

Coach gets up after knockdown punch
Charlotte Observer

College swimming- East Carolina assistant now new UND coach
Grand Forks Herald

May 6, 2009
Great American Grump Out
Joseph Brackett Day
National School Nurse Day
No Diet Day
No Homework Day
Birthday - Sigmund Freud (physician)

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: The Bradsher Beat
–  Focus shifts to postseason possibilities
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Sex Education)

From ecupirates.com
-Avchen Named To Johnny Bench Watch List
-Soccer Adds Three To 2009 Roster

Holtz, Steele present city $500K check for center
Greenville Daily Reflector

Tulsa the top seed in C-USA tourney
  No matter the official order of finish, Tulsa and East Carolina both bring strong résumés into the tournament
El Paso Times

Vonta Leach, Houston Texans Fullback will be hosting a Celebrity Weekend to support The Vonta Leach Foundation.
PR-Inside.com

Tuesday Take- The Rush to Judgment
wbal

Ravens still in search of capable talent at wide receiver
Baltimore Ravens

Kendall Moore's Plan
  Moore also believes that East Carolina is on the rise as well. “They really have a lot of upside,” he said. “They've shown they can win the big games
scout.com (sub req'd)

May 5, 2009
Cartoonists Day
Childhood Depression Awareness Day
Cinco De Mayo
National Teacher Day
Totally Chipotle Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: From the Anchor Desk
– Jockeying for first place heats up
-BVL: Pirates hang solid in national polls
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Give to Troops)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Moves Up In The National Polls
-Student-Athletes Honored At Annual Breakfast
-Track Sends Three More To NCAA Regionals

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU baseball No. 22 in latest NCBWA poll
-ECU Notes- Geographer receives award for excellence in teaching

Lady Pirates earn No. 2 Seed in C-USA tournament
Washington Daily News

Preview 2009 - Way Too Early Bowl Projections
College Football News

May 4, 2009
International Respect for Chickens Day
Melanoma Monday

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 381
– Bowls underscore C-USA improvement
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 9, Louisiana-Lafayette 4

From ecupirates.com
-Softball Earns No. 2 Seed In C-USA Tournament
-Pirates Complete Sweep Of Cajuns, 9-4
-Gusman-Brown, Johnson Lead ECU To Win

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Cajuns peppered- ECU gets sweep in baseball
-Pirates finish 2nd in C-USA

Tech drops regular-season finale to Pirates
hokiesports.com

East Carolina spring football wrapup
Fayetteville Observer

Softball bracketology debut projections
espn

May 3, 2009
Garden Meditation Day
Lumpy Rug Day
National Infertility Survival Day
National Two Different Colored Shoes Day
Paranormal Day
UN World Press Freedom Day

BVL Box Score: East Carolina 3, Louisiana-Lafayette 1
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Maness Wins Fifth Straight Start, 3-1
-Softball Tops Campbell, Falls To Virginia Tech

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Opportunity knocks, Pirates answer against Louisiana
-Late homer lifts ECU to 5-2 victory in softball

No. 21 Pirates top Ragin’ Cajuns
Washington Daily News

Defense Falters Again In Loss To ECU
Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns Athletics

Baseball- Time, TV changes to ULL schedule
NewOrleans.Com

More Hounds moving on to next level
  Safety standout Paul Nichols is still deciding between Bethune-Cookman or walking on at East Carolina.
Statesville Record & Landmark

May 2, 2009
Astronomy Day
Join Hands Day
National Homebrew Day
Robert's Rules Day

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 7, Louisiana-Lafayette 1
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Mail Carriers)

From ecupirates.com
-Heston Strikes Out 11 Cajuns In 7-1 Win
-Warzon To Join ECU Baseball Program
-Mitchell Signs Free Agent Contract With 49ers

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU's bats light up vs. Louisiana-Lafayette
-ECU's Mitchell signs with San Francisco

Heston fans 11 as Pirates top Cajuns
Washington Daily News

Prep notes- West grad Gaines signs with East Carolina
Wisconsin State Journal

Gators No. 1 in post-spring Top 25
   SI's Andy Staples ranks ECU #17
si.com

From scout.com
-Hoop Vols to open vs. East Carolina
-Charlotte TE Has Wake Ties
  “East Carolina and Marshall have offered me at this point.

Paradise Jam pits Hawks against BC
  East Carolina will open with Tennessee.
Philadelphia Daily News

Northern honors first Hall class
  Maginnes was a standout golfer for the Knights and went on to play at East Carolina, where he won the CAA title in 1991.
Durham Herald-Sun

May 1, 2009
ECU Pirate Club / Season Ticket Priority Deadline
Executive Coaching Day
Keep Kids Alive - Drive 25 Day
Law Day USA
Lei Day
Loyalty Day
May Day
Mother Goose Day
New Homeowner's Day
No Pants Day
School Principal's Day
Stepmothers Day

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: View from the 'ville
– Experienced backs may not be back
-BVL: Class of 2010 Football Recruiting Thumbnails
-BVL: Class of 2009-10 Hoops Recruiting Thumbnails
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Service Tax)

From ecupirates.com
-Brandt Named To National All-Star Team
-Harrington Named To Brooks Wallace Watch List
-Pirate Football Season Tickets On Sale
-Pirate Gameday Central

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Cajuns invade ECU for three-game set
-ECU hopes new day for graduation will boost attendance

From the Washington Daily News
-No. 21 Pirates to face Ragin' Cajuns
-ECU's Cole making most of his opportunities

Baseball Makes Bye-Week Trip To ECU
Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns Athletics

UL Baseball- Cajuns to face Pirates
Lafayette (LA) Daily Advertiser

ENLOE'S HODGES TO SIGN
  Enloe's Shala Hodges announced Thursday that she will accept a basketball scholarship to East Carolina.
Raleigh News & Observer

The newest Ravens could make an impact
  East Carolina tight end Devon Drew, also chosen in the 5th Round, may be a project who pays dividends down the road.
The Queensberry Rules

49ers sign PU's Sheets--Khalif Mitchell
The San Francisco Examiner

Barrick Visiting Schools
  “I went to East Carolina during spring break,” said Barrick. “I really liked the school and I got a chance to talk to Head Coach (Skip) Holtz.
scout.com

April 30, 2009
Beltane (Wiccan)
Hairstylist Appreciation Day
International School Spirit Season (04/30-09/30)
Louisiana Purchase Day
National Honesty Day
Spank Out Day USA
Walpurgis Night

From Bonesville.net
-Batten: Football Recruiting Report
– ECU taps Magazu family football dynasty
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Ayden Festival)

From ecupirates.com
-Bryant Signs Free Agent Contract With Broncos
-Thorsen And Colley Earn All-Conference Honors

Pirates softball coach finds treasure in Hawaii
  Four years ago, East Carolina softball coach Tracey Kee got a call at 2 am that would pay dividends for years to come
Honolulu Advertiser

Bryant gets chance at achieving NFL dream
Greenville Daily Reflector

Tackle from ECU signs with Broncos
Winston Salem Journal (AP)

Appreciate the little things
Washington Daily News

Rattlers catcher Corey Kemp catching on fast
Appleton Post Crescent

Around Campus: College Grads Try To Find Jobs In Tough Economy
WITN.com

Alumnus to speak at ECU graduation
Goldsboro News Argus

Former Cleveland County athletes roundup
Shelby Star

Cajuns give one away to NSU
  UL remains on the road this weekend as the Cajuns travel to Greenville, NC, for a non-conference series with East Carolina.
Lafayette (LA) Daily Advertiser

April 29, 2009
National Dance Day
Birthday - Dale Earnhardt (racer)
Anniversary - Zipper Patent

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box Score: Elon 10, East Carolina 8
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Pancake)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Fall In Midweek Action, 10-8
-Pirate Softball Receives National Recognition
-Pirate Football Season Tickets On Sale
-Heston On CBF Pitcher-of-the-Year Watch List

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU baseball team suffers road loss to Elon
-Pirate recruit comes from storied program

Pirates fall to Phoenix
Washington Daily News

Phoenix drops Pirates
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Burlington Times News
-Elon edges East Carolina in baseball
-Tempers flare between E. Carolina, Elon

East Carolina Pirates look like C-USA's best in '09
Memphis Commercial Appeal

From the High Point Enterprise
-Area duo set to spark ECU football
-ECU's Holtz aims for the stars

Audio Download-Skip Holtz
  The head football coach of the Pirates stops by the Primetime studio to talk ECU football with Pack and the boys!
wfnz.com

State One of the Latest to Offer Martin
  “Right now I have offers from Duke, Louisville, Virginia, Virginia Tech, NC State, East Carolina, Stanford and Maryland,” he said
rivals.com

April 28, 2009
Workers Memorial Day
Birthday - President James Monroe (5th President)

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: From the Anchor Desk
– All in a day's work
– Challenger League in the spotlight
BVL: Pirates perched in all four polls
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Hope Plantation)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirate Golf Headed To NCAA East Regional
-ECU Receives Ranking In Four Major Polls
-Pirate Gameday Central
-Pirates Add Two Signees For Next Season
-Brandt Named C-USA Pitcher-of-the-Week

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Brandt returns to hill vs. Elon
-Gaines, Morales join ECU hoops program

From the Kinston Free Press
-Pirates sign two to complete hoops class
-Pirates freshman named C-USA Pitcher of Week

Elon Phoenix game notes
Elon Athletics

Broncos Sign 15 College Free Agents
  Tackle Stanley Bryant signs with Broncos
TheDenverChannel.com

Jackson Up to Six Offers
  “East Carolina and Syracuse offered me recently,” Jackson said. “I got them both through the mail this weekend.
rivals.com

April 27, 2009
Babe Ruth Day
Matanzas Mule day
Birthday - President Ulysses S. Grant (18th President)

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 380
– Pitching depth could bode well for ECU

From ecupirates.com
-Ravens Select Drew In Fifth Round Of Draft
-Aona Single Delivers 3-1 Win Over Marshall
-Pirates End Season At Cavalier Classic

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirate softball team wraps up C-USA play
-Three players with Greenville ties get drafted

Pirates TE Drew drafted in fifth round
Kinston Free Press

Marshall softball falls to East Carolina
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Teams that could surprise, good and bad
rivals.com

April 26, 2009
Hug an Australian Day
Mother, Father Deaf Day
Richter Scale Day
Confederate Memorial Day (Ga,Fl)

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box Score 1: ECU 13, Southern Miss 5
BVL Box Score 2: Southern Miss 2, ECU 1

From ecupirates.com
-ECU-Southern Miss Split Doubleheader
-Pirates Split At Marshall
-Pirates In Seventh At Cavalier Classic

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates solidify hold on second place in C-USA
-ECU sets record for C-USA softball wins

Pirates split with Eagles
Washington Daily News

Baseball Splits Twin Bill at No. 24 ECU
southernmiss.com

USM wins final game of ECU series
Hattiesburg American

McInnis, Cargill help Golden Eagles split DH with ECU
Jackson Clarion Ledger

Marshall earns split with ECU
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

Merritt anchors 1,600 relay team to win at Penn Relays
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Chiefs Add Right-Hander Bristow; Pina Promoted
oursportscentral.com

April 25, 2009
Malaria Awareness Day
State License Plate Day
National Bulldogs Are Beautiful Day
National Rebuilding Day
World Malaria Day
World Tai Chi and Qigong Day

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 7, Southern Miss 6
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Jen Holtz)

DVR ALERT - ECU Baseball vs. USM (2), 4 pm* & 8 pm* ET Both games to be televised by CBS College Sports.

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Hangs On For 7-6 Win
-CBSC Broadcast of Saturday's Doubleheader Available Online

Baseball's Comeback Falls Short at No. 24 East Carolina
southernmiss.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-East Carolina staves off Southern Miss comeback
-RBC funds help ECU College of Business create endowment

ECU hangs on to beat Eagles
Washington Daily News

From the Biloxi Sun Herald
-Pirates hold off Golden Eagles
-USM faces critical trip

ECU's Drew hopeful as NFL draft commences
Jacksonville Daily News

Softball team opens series with ECU
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

April 24, 2009
Global Youth Service Days
Library of Congress Day
National Arbor Day
National Dream Hotline
National Hairball Awareness Day

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: View from the 'ville
– ECU triumph could pay NCAA dividends
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Don Carrington)

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU men's basketball team leaves past in the past
-McCarthy doesn’t mind Calipari leaving C-USA
-Open house gives glimpse of pirate past
-Record crowd at ECU game

Hall column- Taking care of No. 1
Kinston Free Press

From the Washington Daily News
-No. 24 Pirates return to C-USA play
-Pirates goal now obtainable

Cotton hopes to get picked for NFL duty
High Point Enterprise

Pirate Gameday Central
ecupirates.com

Maydness is right around the corner
  Second-place East Carolina (10-5, 30-12, RPI 27) is in good shape. Those are the only two sure bids for C-USA.
College Baseball Insider

Miss USA Kristen Dalton adjusts to stardom
Wilmington Star-News

April 23, 2009
St. George Feast Day
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
UN World Book and Copyright Day
Birthday - President James Buchanan (15th President)
Birthday - William Shakespeare

From Bonesville.net
-Batten: Football Recruiting Report
– Pirates capture early commit from Gentry
BVL Audio: Billy Godwin Post-game Comments
-BVL Box Score: ECU 4, North Carolina 0
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Sartelle)

From ecupirates.com
-Brandt And Pirates Blank No. 1 Tar Heels, 4-0
-Aona, Bibee Lead Softball To Sweep
-ECU Women's Tennis Recognized By NCAA

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Heels Brand(t)ed
-ECU softball team sweeps up Spartans
-Trees make ECU greener on Earth Day

Brandt pitches ECU past No. 1 Tar Heels
Kinston Free Press

From the Washington Daily News
-No. 24 Pirates stun No. 1 Tar Heels
-Aona, Bibee lead softball to sweep

Pirates blank Heels
Raleigh News & Observer (AP)

From The East Carolinian
-ECU knocks off No. 1 North Carolina in 4-0 win
-Spring provides glimpse of future for gridiron Pirates

No. 24 ECU Blanks No. 1 Tar Heels, 4-0
tarheelblue.com

Diamond Heels notes
twitter.com

Hometown Heroes- Ashbrook grad starring for East Carolina baseball
Gaston Gazette

E. Carolina edges Elon in eventful 9th inning
Burlington Times News

Recruiting notebook- Vikings' Jones earning attention
  Boiling Springs quarterback Dylan Thompson said Monday that his unofficial top five list is Furman, NC State, East Carolina, Vanderbilt and Auburn.
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

From scout.com (sub req'd)
-Conference Foe Offers Seminole Duo
  “Me and Toby got offered by East Carolina,” Bouie told InsideKnights.com. This is now the sixth school to have offered both players.
-Robinson had a big week
  Things picked up last week when Duke, East Carolina, and UCF offered the defender a full ride.

Around Campus: Engaging Students in Virtual Learning
Campus Technology

April 22, 2009
Administrative Professionals Day
Chemists Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day (U.S.)
National Jelly Bean Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: The Bradsher Beat
–  ECU softball team eyes strong finish
-BVL Box Score: ECU 10, Elon 9
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Spring Fling)

From ecupirates.com
-Roller's Single In Ninth Lifts ECU, 10-9
-Pirate Gameday Central
-Pirates Fall To Tar Heels, 1-0
-Three Pirate Golfers Named All-Conference
-Chubby Checker To Visit ECU Wednesday

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Charging back- Pirates rally in ninth
-Tar Heels hold ECU to one hit

April 21, 2009
Festival of Ridvan (Baha'i)
Kindergarten Day
National Teach Children to Save Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: From the Anchor Desk
– Ol' man Pinkney shines in spring game
-BVL: Pirates hang on in Writers, Coaches polls
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (United Way)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Remain Fourth At C-USA Championship
-ECU Ranked No. 24 In Two Polls
-Pirates Sweep C-USA Weekly Honors Again
-Pirate Gameday Central

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU ROUNDUP- Pirates host Elon tonight
-Paisley follows in mentor's footsteps

Legendary coach left an impression
Durham Herald-Sun

NFC's Gentry commits to East Carolina
Tallahassee Democrat

From SuperPrep.com (sub req'd)
-A Future Pirate
-Florida OL makes commitment
  "I committed to East Carolina today," Gentry said. "It's awesome. I'm getting a chance to fulfill a dream of playing football in college.

Review- Several teams get big series wins
Rivals.com

April 20, 2009
Taurus Begins
Yom Hashoah ((Jewish - Holocaust Remembrance Day - begins at sundown)

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 379
– ECU offensive revival in the cards?
-BVL Box Score: Tulane 4, East Carolina 3