East Carolina

Carolinas/Region

Conference USA

March 12, 2010
Middle Name Pride Day
South by Southwest (SXSW)
X Paralympic Winter Games
Anniversary - Girl Scouts

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box Score: Pepperdine 5, East Carolina 3
-BVL: C-USA Hoops Tournament Scoreboard
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Brian Collegan)

From ecupirates.com
-California Dreaming- Part 1
-Pirate Baseball Gameday Central
-Cook And Waves Top Pirates, 5-3

Waves wipe out Pirates in Game 1
Greenville Daily Reflector

Waves top Pirates
Washington Daily News

Cook Goes The Distance in 5-3 Win Over #13 ECU
pepperdinesports.com

'Dogs snap out of softball slump
Fresno Bee

March 11, 2010
Dream 2010 Day
Johnny Appleseed Day
Name Tag Day

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box Score: Cal State-Northridge 5, ECU 3
-BVL: One and done for Pirates
-BVL: C-USA Tournament Scoreboard
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Beverly Reep)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Fall To Matadors 5-3
-Softball Splits At Fresno State
-Houston Eliminates ECU
-No. 1 Seed Tulane Ousts ECU, 73-64
-ECU Escapes The Citadel 4-3
-Bools Named C-USA Golfer-of-the-Week

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-McCarthy era closes with loss to Houston
-Matadors stop Pirates' win streak
-Pirates' run ends in semis

Full circle
  Havelock native Godette hired at East Carolina
New Bern Sun Journal

Clash of the Coastlines: Pirates Sail Into Malibu For Three-Game Series
pepperdinesports.com

Drew Muren's Grand Slam and Clutch Pitching Helps CSUN Defeat #11 East Carolina 5-3
gomatadors.com

UH beats East Carolina 93-80 in C-USA opener
Houston Chronicle

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pirates eliminated in C-USA opener
-Top-seeded Wave tops ECU women

March 10, 2010
Harriet Tubman Day
Learn What Your Name Means Day
Mario Day
Registered Dietitian Day
Paper Money Day
Telephone Day

From ecupirates.com
-Pirate Baseball Gameday Central
-ECU Opens C-USA Tournament Against Houston
-Lady Pirates Upend No. 4 Seed Memphis, 73-66
-ECU Finishes Third At Palmetto Intercollegiate
-Bools Takes Third At JMU/Eagle Landing
-Pirates Sweep Day Two Doubleheader
-Pirates Leave Paradise

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates make West Coast swing
-ECU opens vs. Cougars at tourney
-Pirate fans put trust in the top for search
-Taft spent life in service to education

Matadors Face #11 East Carolina in Midweek Match-Up
gomatadors.com

Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Denny O'Brien)
Bonesville.net

Pirates look to hand McCarthy one more win
Washington Daily News

UH set to earn its dancing shoes at C-USA
Houston Chronicle

Tulane expects to control its destiny
New Orleans Times Picayune

Deep trouble- Lack of bench strength catches up to Tigers in C-USA tournament opener
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Spring superlatives- East Carolina
ESPN (blog)

KU's Dooley contacted by ECU
Topeka Capital Journal

March 9, 2010
Organize Your Home Office Day
Panic Day
Saint Frances of Rome Feast Day
Unique Names Day
Anniversary - Barbie Doll
Birthday - Amerigo Vespucci (explorer)

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: From the Anchor Desk
– Expect the unexpected from Holland
-BVL: Pirates on the rise in polls
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (MLS Walk)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Advances Past Southern Miss, 102-64
-Pirates Continue Climb In Polls
-Freeman Named C-USA Hitter-of-the-Week
-East Carolina Baseball Notebook (Weekly Recap)
-Tennis Comes Up Short At College of Charleston
-Bools Tied For Fourth At JMU Landing
-Young Named Third-Team All-Conference

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Self- 'Nothing has been offered' to Dooley
-ECU, PCS partner for $9M grant

Sources- KU assistant to decline ECU job
FOXSports.com

Dooley to East Carolina premature
Kansas.com

Self- KU assistant coach Dooley has not been offered East Carolina job
Lawrence Journal World

From WNCT
Kansas coach keeps quiet on coaching rumors
-Dooley Says He’s Not Coming Back To ECU

Holland begins search for new hoops' coach
Washington Daily News

Lady Eagles fall in first round
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Area sports briefs
  Defensive lineman Scotty Robinson (Salisbury) has been working out and training in Duluth, Ga., for East Carolina's Pro Day for scouts.
Salisbury Post

Rivals Top 25- Virginia remains in control
Yahoo! Sports

Baseball America College Top 25 Rankings
Baseball America

NCAA Div. I Poll
Baseball News

Oscar winners celebrated by alma maters
Washington Post (blog)

March 8, 2010
Fun Facts About Names Day
Girls Write Now Day
International (Working) Women's Day
UN Day for Women's Rights and International Peace
Anniversary - US Income Tax

From Bonesville.net
-BVL: Search countdown begins
-BVL Box Score: ECU 5, Western Carolina 4
-BVL: LeClair Classic Daily Scores

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Take LeClair Classic Title
-Lady Pirates Face 12th-Seeded Southern Miss
-Softball Eases Past Seattle 2-0
-East Carolina Aces Case Western Reserve 6-1

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Godwin sparks Pirates in victory
-Terry Holland discusses ECU basketball

ECU in negotiations with former Pirate coach
wnct.com

Terry Holland- No New ECU Men's Basketball Coach Yet
witn.com

From the Kinston Free Press
-Holland- ECU coaching search could go beyond tourney
-Pirates complete LeClair tourney sweep

Clarke at the controls for ECU
Myrtle Beach Sun News

Holland begins search for new hoops’ coach
Washington Daily News

ECU basketball coach McCarthy to step down
Raleigh News & Observer

East Carolina hoops coach steps down
Charlotte Observer

Lady Eagles open C-USA tournament play
Biloxi Sun Herald

Pitching falters as baseball drops all three in weekend tourney
Daily Illini

Simple winning mantra drives Sandra Bullock
Queensland (AU) Courier Mail

March 7, 2010
Pirate GameDay KLC
Academy Awards
Namesake Day
National Be Heard Day

From Bonesville.net
-BVL: McCarthy steps aside
-BVL: USM tarnishes finale
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 6, West Virginia 3
-BVL: LeClair Classic Daily Pairings & Results

From ecupirates.com
-McCarthy Steps Down To Accept New Position
-ECU To Face Houston At C-USA Tournament
-ECU Falls to Southern Miss By 10
-Softball Shut Out By Hawai'i 10-0
-Woods Fans 11 Mountaineers In 6-3 Win
-Clarke Garners Second-Team All-C-USA Honors

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU's McCarthy stepping down
-Comeback kids

From the Kinston Free Press
-Woods lights-out in relief for Pirates
-McCarthy to step down at ECU

From the Washington Daily News
-Pirates have ‘Wright’ stuff at Keith LeClair Classic
-Copper back with Chiefs

ECU basketball coach resigning
Fayetteville Observer (AP)

ECU's Mack McCarthy Resigns
witn

Coach Mack McCarthy announces resignation
wnct

Baseball- No. 14 East Carolina Nips WVU
West Virginia University Mountaineers

Golden Eagles finish strong with victory over East Carolina
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

USM downs East Carolina
Biloxi Sun Herald

March 6, 2010
Pirate GameDay KLC
Anniversary - Fall of the Alamo

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 7, Illinois 5
-BVL: LeClair Classic Daily Pairings & Results
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Boat Show Remote)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Tops Illinois 7-5
-Pirates In Paradise - Day 3
-No. 1 Washington Downs Pirates 6-0
-ECU Hosts Senior Night Vs. Southern Miss

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU dons rally caps at Classic
-Baseball players suspended
-LeClair tournament capsules
-Sargent says Minges farewell

From the Kinston Free Press
-Pirates rally for win in tourney opener
-Improved Pirates take on Southern Miss

Pirates basketball wraps up regular season at home
Washington Daily News

Eagles look to move up in tourney seeding
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Golden Eagles conclude regular season at East Carolina
Biloxi Sun Herald

March 5, 2010
Paint it Purple Friday
Pirate GameDay KLC
Crispus Attucks Day
St. Piran's Day
Shabbat Across America/Canada
World Day Of Prayer

From ecupirates.com
-2010 Pirate GameDay KLC Central
-Pirates In Paradise - Day 2
-Lady Pirates Seeded Fifth At C-USA Tournament
-Gay Earns C-USA All-Academic Honors

Talk FM: Talk of the Town (John Rustin)
Bonesville.net

Pirates hosting 7th annual Keith LeClair Classic
Washington Daily News

ECU aims to be best
Raleigh News & Observer

 From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Former coach's faith at heart of new book
-Editorial- Community celebrates LeClair legacy on diamond
-Pirates fired up for 7th annual Classic

Pirates open LeClair Classic Friday
New Bern Sun Journal

Baseball- WVU Travels to Keith LeClair Classic
West Virginia University Mountaineers

WVU Baseball travels to No. 14 East Carolina for tournament
The Daily Athenaeum (WVU)

Calling conferences- Team power rankings
Yahoo! Sports

Pirates plunder Senior Night
Huntington Herald Dispatch

March 4, 2010
Courageous Followers Day
March Forth - Do Something Day
National Grammar Day

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: View from the 'ville
– Solid field for LeClair Classic
-BVL: Keith LeClair Classic Daily Pairings
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Mac Manning)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates In Paradise - Day 1
-Lady Pirates Pick Up 20th Win, 75-70
-Colley Named C-USA Golfer-Of-The-Week
-ECU-High Point Game Postponed

ECU survives Herd run en route to 75-70 win
Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Gallery- Marshall women vs. East Carolina
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

From the East Carolinian
-No. 11 ECU gears up for seventh annual Keith LeClair Classic
-Construction has ECU poised to be a trendy pick if conferences expand
-Chat with chancellor brings tough questions

UNC-CH falls off Butler QB LeMay's list
  Concord Robinson's Erica Turner, who was NC 3A indoor track champion in the 55-meters and the 55-meter hurdles, has committed to East Carolina
Charlotte Observer

FWAA'S SELECTS FIRST 'SUPER 11'
sportswriters.net

CJ Wilson of East Carolina- 2010 NFL Draft Stock
Bleacher Report

From Athlon Sports
-A look at some of the top receivers returning in 2010
-Recruiting- Ellte 11 Updates

March 3, 2010
I Want You To Be Happy Day
National Anthem Day
What If Cats And Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day
Birthday - Alexander Graham Bell (inventor)

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: The Bradsher Beat
 Keith LeClair: A life to live by
-BVL: Pirates storm back to hijack UCF
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Neil Elks)

From ecupirates.com
-Abrams' 3s Sink Knights On The Road
-Women's Hoops Shoots For 20th Win At Marshall
-2010 Pirate Baseball GameDay Central
-Colley Wins Halted Seahawk Intercollegiate
-Pirates Finish 13th At UCF Challenge

Pirates run past Knights in Orlando
Greenville Daily Reflector

UCF blows double-digit lead, falls to East Carolina in men's hoops
Orlando Sentinel

ECU game to start later
Kinston Free Press

John Denton's Knights Insider- UCF Drops Close Contest to ECU
ucfathletics.com

Williamston's Paschal passes 3000
Raleigh News & Observer

NFL- Defensive end draft class has something for everyone
ESPN

March 2, 2010
NEA's Read Across  America Day
Peace Corps Day
Birthday - Theodor "Dr. Seuss" Geisel (author)

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: From the Anchor Desk
– ECU tackles tough slate head-on
-BVL: Pirates on the move in polls
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Bethany Bradsher)

From ecupirates.com
-Godette Named To Football Administrative Post
-Colley Leads Field At Seahawk Intercollegiate
-Avchen Named To Bench Watch List
-Paisley Named Pitcher-Of-The-Week
-Pirates Make Jump In Weekly Polls
-Otteson Tied For 28th After 36 Holes
-ECU-High Point Game Moved To March 3rd
-Thompson Named C-USA Hitter-of-the-Week
-East Carolina Baseball Notebook (Weekly Recap)

Baseball game against ECU rescheduled for Wednesday at 4 pm
HPU Panthers

Pirates hire Havelock native
Jacksonville Daily News

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU men prepare for balanced UCF Knights
-Pirates take honors; High Point game pushed back
-Regional tourney may leave town

Pirates set to take on Knights
Washington Daily News

Knights Basketball Preview- East Carolina at UCF
Orlando Sentinel

No. 13 ECU comes through on Sunday against No. 10 South Carolina
The East Carolinian

THE ANN HOLLAND SHOW (Ruffin and Erlene McNeill)
Pirate Radio 1250

College Top 25 rankings
Baseball America

Collegiate Baseball newspaper poll
baseballnews.com

Greenville through an open lens
Raleigh News & Observer

Students, campuses try novel ways to trim textbook costs
Charlotte Observer

March 1, 2010
Holi (Hindu - India)
National Pig Day
Plan a Solo Vacation Day
Refired, Not Retired Day
Beer Day (Iceland)

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 421
– Holland facing biggest task yet
BVL Audio: Billy Godwin after the South Carolina series
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 4, South Carolina 2

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Takes Series From South Carolina, 4-2
-Pirates Top Penn State, 2-0
-ECU Women Finish Second At C-USA Meet

Pirates win series
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU pitchers deliver against USC
Raleigh News & Observer

Pirate Treasure
sebaseball.rivals.com (sub req'd)

East Carolina Takes Series With 4-2 Win Over Gamecocks
gamecocksonline.com

Baseball- Mincey helps Pirates sink Gamecocks
Columbia (SC) State

February 28, 2010
Pirate Baseball GameDay

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box Score: East Carolina 4, South Carolina 3
-BVL: Golden Hurricane Hurtts

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Completes Comeback In Ninth, 4-3
-Hurricane Hurtt Pirates Saturday Night
-Aliotta Claims C-USA Shot Put Title
-ECU Women Top Wofford, 5-2
-Campbell Ends Pirates' Win Streak, 5-2

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Whitehead delivers game-winner vs. Gamecocks
-Hurtt does damage against ECU
-Gay leads ECU women to overtime win

Whitehead comes through in clutch
Washington Daily News

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Young Riley easy choice for McNeill
-Pirates win it in the ninth

East Carolina knocks off South Carolina, 4-3
Orangeburg Times Democrat

Pirates rally in 9th to upend USC
Columbia (SC) State

College baseball roundup- East Carolina rallies past USC
Spartanburg Herald Journal

Ninth Inning Comeback Stuns USC
rivals.com

Tigers defeated on late East Carolina 3-pointer
Memphis Commercial Appeal

TU ends losing streak with 85-73 win
Tulsa World

From KRMG (blog)
-Tulsa ends its skid with a pounding of the Pirates
-(video) A look at East Carolinas facilities as TU prepares to play the Pirates ...

Softball Eagles Drop 6-3 Game to East Carolina
MSU Eagles

Sandra Bullock, ECU graduate and oscar winner?
Beaufort Observer

February 27, 2010
Pirate Baseball GameDay
Open That Bottle Night
Purim (Jewish - begins at sundown)

From Bonesville.net
-BVL Box Score: South Carolina 6, East Carolina 2
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Nick Schnabel)

From ecupirates.com
-Lady Pirates Face Memphis At FedExForum
-Miscues Cost ECU Opening Game, 6-2
-Pirates Roll, Beat Delaware 15-1
-Softball Hosts Pirate Clash
-Track Begins 2010 C-USA Indoor Meet
-East Carolina Amends Holland's Contract
-ECU Continues Championship Competition

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates play host to Tulsa tonight
-Pirates drop opener
-ECU names dental building after Ross

Pirates look sloppy in loss to Gamecocks
Washington Daily News

Miscues cost ECU opening game to Gamecocks
Kinston Free Press

Cooper shuts down East Carolina
Columbia (SC) State

TU bids to snap skid at 4 games
Tusa World

Pirate Radio 1250 Live @ Five
02-26-2010  John Wiley, Associate Head Coach and Linebackers Coach
02-25-2010  Mark Nelson, Defensive Ends Coach/Special Teams
02-24-2010  Dennis Simmons, the new Outside Receivers coach
02-19-2010  Marc Yellock, ECU '00, the new Defensive Tackles coach

February 26, 2010
"Paint it Purple" Friday
Pirate Baseball GameDay
For Pete’s Sake Day
Mawlid Al Nabi (Islamic - The Birthday of the Prophet Muhammad)
National Personal Chef Day
Anniversary - Grand Canyon National Park
Birthday - Buffalo Bill (frontiersman)
Birthday - Johnny Cash (singer)
Birthday - Levi Strauss' Birthday (jeans)

From ecupirates.com
-2010 Pirate GameDay Central
-UAB Slips Past ECU, 65-57

Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Chris Hayes)
Bonesville.net

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Gamecocks return to Greenville
-Pirates lose at UAB
-Officials promote H1N1 vaccine at ECU basketball game

Ebert puts Gamecocks on the power play
Columbia (SC) State

USC-ECU Preview- Ebert Eligible To Play
rivals.com

Ebert returns as South Carolina heads to East Carolina
Anderson Independent Mail

Gamecocks get Ebert back on eve of ECU series
Greenville (SC) News

Gamecocks add Ebert to lineup
Charleston Post Courier

#10 Gamecocks Travel to #22 East Carolina
Garnet And Black Attack (blog)

South Carolina first baseman Nick Ebert regains eligibility
Mobile (AL) Press Register

Ebert returns to lineup
The Gamecock

Power rankings- Calling All Conferences
Yahoo! Sports

Green Bay Packers may look to draft to bolster special teams
Green Bay Press Gazette

Duke QB looks to show off arm
  East Carolina's Matt Dodge is ranked by some as the top punter in the draft
Charlotte Observer

February 25, 2010
National Chili Day
Ta'Anit Ester (Fast of Esther - Jewish)
Mawlid Al Nabi (Islamic - Begins at Sunset)
Birthday - George

From Bonesville.net
-BVL: Mustangs fend off East Carolina
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Sam Stephenson)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Rally But Can't Overcome Mustangs
-ECU Opens C-USA Championship Meet
-Lady Pirates Set For Battle At UAB Thursday
-Bools Named C-USA Golfer-of-the-Week

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Mustangs outrun ECU
-Paschal becomes sixth player to surpass 3000-point mark

Men's basketball- SMU 59, East Carolina 54
Dallas Morning News

SMU stomps on Pirates
smudailycampus.com

Former Shelby Star writer Bradsher's book to be released
Shelby Star

February 24, 2010
Gregorian Calendar Day
Inconvenience Yourself Day
Ta'Anit Ester (Jewish - begins at sundown)

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: The Bradsher Beat
– Strong medicine has its purpose
-BVL Box Score: ECU 11, Old Dominion 2
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Marcie Romey)

From ecupirates.com
-Mens Hoops Gameday
-Woods Masterful In ECU's 11-2 Win
-East Carolina Routs Mount Olive, 7-0
-East Carolina Rolls Past Campbell 6-1
-Bools Finishes Fourth At Edwin Watts

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Momentum-filled Pirates host SMU
-Woods silences ODU
-Riley big part of new-look Pirates

McNeill And Coaches "Meet The Press"
witntv.com

Brandon Jones, the new Offensive Line coach, was on Live @ Five
Pirate Radio 1250

From the Washington Daily News
-Pirates power past Monarchs
-Pirates look to tame Mustangs

Mustangs look to finally beat Pirates
smudailycampus.com

Jefferson's Davis receives offers from Texas Tech, East Carolina
Tampabay.com

From the East Carolinian
-ECU picks up victory, almost steals rubber match against No. 2 Virginia
-Men’s hoops picks up rare C-USA road win

February 23, 2010
Curling Is Cool Day
Iwo Jima Day
Spay Day USA

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: From the Anchor Desk
– 'Family' ties bind Ruff regime
-BVL: Pirates perched in baseball polls
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Lions Club)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Remain Ranked In Weekly Polls
-East Carolina Baseball Notebook (Weekly Recap)
-Pirates Tied For Second At Edwin Watts

No. 13 Pirates play host to Monarchs
Greenville Daily Reflector

New ECU football staff has a youthful look
Washington Daily News

ECU's Kirkpatrick glad to stay
Jacksonville Daily News

McNeill eager to get to work
Raleigh News & Observer

From ESPN.com
-ECU OC Riley embraces opportunity
-Baseball America takes an in-depth look at this week's Top 25

From Baseball America
-Three Strikes
-College Top 25- Feb. 22

Rivals Top 25- Virginia takes control
Yahoo! Sports

February 22, 2010
Single-Tasking Day
Birthday - President George Washington (1st President)

From Bonesville.net
-Batten: Football Recruiting Report Card
– Ruff rounds up sound crop of newcomers
-BVL: ECU football recruiting thumbnails
-BVL Box Score: Virginia 14, East Carolina 11

From ecupirates.com
-ECU's Comeback Falls Short, 14-11
-Tulsa Edges Out Lady Pirates, 61-57
-Lady Pirate Tennis Splits Pair In Chapel Hill
-No. 3 Florida Blanks East Carolina 1-0

Linkmeister note: Per TomDienhart on Twitter - "Steve Shankweiler is expected to be named USF o-line coach"

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU rally falls short
-McNeill- Age is a misconception
-Tulsa hands Pirates a loss in home finale

From safe to sweating, Virginia hangs on at East Carolina
College Baseball Insider

Pirates come up short with late rally
Kinston Free Press

Cavaliers survive Pirates’ late rally
Charlottesville Daily Progress

Virginia takes opening series
University of Virginia The Cavalier Daily

Gator softball slips past Pirates, again
Gainesville Sun

February 20-21, 2010

From ecupirates.com
-2010 Pirate GameDay Central
-Brandt Lifts ECU Over UVA, 6-1
-Pirates Drop Season Opener 6-2
-Lady Pirates Close Home Schedule Sunday
-Pirates Top Owls in Road C-USA Tilt
-Softball Finishes Lipton Invitational
-Softball Captures 7-2 Win Over Campbell
-Late Kansas Home Run Downs Pirates 3-1

From Bonesville.net
-Saturday Box Score: East Carolina 6, Virginia 1
-Friday Box Score: Virginia 6, East Carolina 2
-Young fuels road win over Owls

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates get revenge
-Young scores 27 in ECU win

From the Washington Daily News
-No. 11 Pirates take down No. 2 Cavaliers
-No. 11 Pirates fall to No. 2 Cavaliers
-ECU cooks Rice

From the Kinston Free Press
-Brandt pitches Pirates past UVa
-Cavs edge ECU in opener

Rice falls to 1-11 in C-USA with loss to East Carolina
Houston Chronicle

From the Charlottesville Daily Progress
-No. 11 ECU upends Virginia
  Brian O’Connor promised an atmosphere that would match any Super Regional in the country.
-Cavaliers rally past Pirates in opener

From the College Baseball Insider
-Brandt, Pirates topple Cavaliers
-Proscia Propels Cavs past Pirates

From the Yahoo! Sports
-Pirates packed with pitching prowess
-Hultzen grinds out opening win for Virginia

Two More Offers For Jeffery
Columbia (SC) State

East Carolina Search
google.com

February 19, 2010
"Paint it Purple" Friday
Copernicus Day

From Bonesville.net
-BVL: ECU 2010 Baseball Schedule
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Billy Byrd)

From ecupirates.com
-Roller Named To Golden Spikes Watch List
-Softball Ready For Lipton Invitational

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU begins season against No. 2 Cavs
-Pirates kick off baseball season today
-New journey begins for East Carolina baseball

ECU relies on mound staff
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Washington Daily News
-Maness armed and ready
-No. 11 ECU opens season today

From the Kinston Free Press
-No. 18 Pirates open tough schedule today
-Hall column- New man on the mound

What to look for CUSA Opening Weekend
sebaseball.com

No. 2 Baseball Starts 2010 Season Friday at No. 11 East Carolina
virginiasports.com

UVa program now seen as national contender
Charlottesville Daily Progress

Virginia faces high expectations coming off College World Series
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Cavs take on East Carolina to start spring campaign
University of Virginia The Cavalier Daily

February 18, 2010
Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day
Pluto Day
Anniversary - Cow Milked While Flying

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: View from the 'ville
– Life of Riley will be busy this spring
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Glen Webb)

From ecupirates.com
-Roller Among Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Nominees
-ECU Edges Liberty, Sweeps Barton
-ECU Men's Tennis Edges Liberty 4-3

An emotional trip for McMullan
  This weekend, the associate head coach for the Virginia baseball team will take his eldest child, Maggie, back to East Carolina, ...
Charlottesville Daily Progress

From the East Carolinian
-Hitting the ground running
-Harris spurns the pros in order to fulfill team goal
-Gender gap at ECU slowly closing

ECU's Simmons rethinks approach
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU optimistic about offense
Kinston Free press

Whitehead ready to get swinging
Washington Daily News

2010 Bruin Baseball Preview Part 5- The Nation
Bruins Nation

Pirate Radio 1250 Live @ Five
2-17-2010   Guests: Clay McGuire
2-16-2010   Guests: Lincoln Riley
2-15-2010   Guests: Billy Godwin

February 17, 2010
Ash Wednesday (Christian)
Lent Begins
My Way Day
National PTA Founders' Day
World Human Spirit Day

From Bonesville.net
-Peele: Woody's Ramblings
–  All-star hurlers anchor Pirates
Talk FM: Talk of the Town ("Abe Lincoln")

ECU To Hold Third-Annual Walk For Women
ecupirates.com

Pirates pitchers bring youth, experience
Kinston Free Press

UVA's O'Connor tweaks his lineup for opener
  With snow still covering Davenport Field, Virginia will depart today to get in additional outdoor work at East Carolina's facility.
Charlottesville Daily Progress

A Rough Guide to 2010 College Football via Returning Starters
SportingNews.com (blog)

February 16, 2010
International Pancake Day
Mardi Gras
Shrove Tuesday

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: From the Anchor Desk
– Forget the snow, it’s baseball season
Talk FM: TOT (Big Announcement)

From ecupirates.com
-Nelson To Guide Special Teams, Defensive Ends
-Billy Godwin Talks Pirate Baseball
-Josh Green Hired As Assistant Soccer Coach

ECU professor Compton found dead on campus
Greenville Daily Reflector

From the East Carolinian
-Lady Pirates’ come up short in clash for C-USA lead
-ECU softball team picks up lone victory over USF in opening tourney

White Still Undecided
  He has narrowed his choices to East Carolina, Old Dominion and Norfolk State.
scout.com

2010 NFL Draft- Who's overrated, who's underrated
  Underrated: Linval Joseph
SportingNews.com

February 15, 2010
Carnival
Lupercalia
Orthodox Green Monday (Orthodox)
Orthodox Lent (Orthodox)
President’s Day (US)
Remember the Maine Day
Rabi'I (Islamic - The Month of the Migration)
Shrove Monday
Susan B. Anthony Day
Birthday - Galileo Galilei (astronomer)
Birthday Observance - George Washington

O'Brien: Hoops success at ECU not impossible
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Fall Twice In Florida
-Newcomers Lead Track At UNC Invitational

February 14, 2010
Valentine’s Day
Chinese New Year
Ferris Wheel Day
National Donor Day
National Have A Heart Day
Orthodox Cheesefare Sunday (Orthodox)
Rabi'I (Islamic - begins at sundown)
Race Relations Day
Shrovetide

Culpepper torches Pirates
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Tulane Turns Back Lady Pirates, 56-51
  ECU Commits Season-High 31 Turnovers
-Softball Hits Past USF For 5-1 Win
-Pirates Drop Opener To No. 3 Florida
-ECU Falls to UTEP
-Pirates Handle James Madison, Mary Washington

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Wave wins in Minges
-Culpepper's 45 lead Miners past Pirates
-ECU's Roller swings a heavy wood and metal bat

UTEP men's basketball team drills East Carolina for ninth win in a row
El Paso Times

ECU players make adjustment back to aluminum
Kinston Free Press

February 13, 2010
Employee Legal Awareness Day
Get A Different Name Day

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Hosts Tulane In Drive For Five
  Lady Pirates Attempt To Break Program Attendance Record
-Pirates And Miners Set To Tangle Saturday
-Softball Begins 2010 Season

TULANE AT EAST CAROLINA WOMEN
New Orleans Times Picayune

ECU hopes momentum makes trip to Texas
Washington Daily News

Pirates visit first-place UTEP
Kinston Free Press

UTEP men's basketball team shoots for ninth win in a row
El Paso Times

UTEP Men Playing Historic Defense
KTSM

Position battles to watch among the non-AQs
ESPN (blog)

February 12, 2010
Darwin Day / Charles Darwin's Birthday (Theory Of Natural Selection)
Great Backyard Bird Count (Feb. 12-15)
Oglethorpe Day
XXI Olympic Winter Games
Birthday - President Abraham Lincoln (16th President)

From ecupirates.com
-Lady Pirates Dismiss UTEP, 64-54
-Softball Opens 2010 Season In Florida
-ECU Tennis Doubleheader Postponed Saturday

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU rallies past UTEP, stays perfect at home
-Pirates women have C-USA title in their sights
-ECU softball banks on its experience
-McNeill settles in
-Pirates strike back with victory
-Panthers' Wynne commits to ECU

UTEP women's basketball team to East Carolina, get outplayed in second half
El Paso Times

Pre-season thoughts from the national media
collegebaseballtoday.com

February 11, 2010
Be Electrific Day
National Shut-In Visitation Day
Pro Sports Wives Day
Satisfied Staying Single Day
White Shirt Day

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: View from the 'ville
– Flagships sailing against the wind
-BVL: Updated football recruiting thumbnails
-BVL: Pirates fight off Tulane
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Tom Fetzer)

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Hold Off Tulane For Three-Point Win
-Pirates Announce Additional Football Signee
-2010 Softball Outlook Part II

Young, Abrams lead Pirates over Tulane
Washington Daily News

Pirates hold on to beat Tulane
Kinston Free Press

Green Wave's Second Half Surge Not Enough in 71-68 Loss at ECU
Tulanegreenwave.com

Liberty Bowl brings in record ratings
Memphis Commercial Appeal

From the East Carolinian
-Paisley, ECU softball team ready to get season underway
-Pirates’ ace Maness looks to have another strong season

February 10, 2010
Plimsoll Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: The Bradsher Beat
– Golfers aim for NCAA regional spot
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Elon College)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Goes For Season Sweep Of Tulane
-Pirates Finish Fourth At JU Invitational
-Coyne Named Top Diver-Of-The-Week
-2010 Softball Outlook Part I

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU's McCarthy brushes off critics
-University stands ready for challenges

ECU set to host Tulane
Washington Daily News

Tulane visits struggling Pirates
Kinston Free Press

Tulane Looks To Rebound After Saturday's Home Loss to SMU
NewOrleans.com

Tulane Vlog- Could injured senior point guard Kevin Sims play Wednesday?
New Orleans Times Picayune

Million Dollar Coaches- Investing in the future?
WNCT

North Davidson retires Damane Duckett's jersey
Lexington Dispatch

Clarke's next carry to be for NC Central
  Taylor Hudson, Mauldin's Shrine Bowl offensive tackle, signed with East Carolina University.
Greenville (SC) News

February 9, 2010
Birthday - President William Henry Harrison (9th President)
Extraterrestrial Culture Day (New Mexico)

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: From the Anchor Desk
– "23" ceremony gets emotions flowing
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Thom Tillis)

From ecupirates.com
-Track Sets Three School Records At Penn State
-Women's Hoops Announces Drive For Five
-Former Track Athletes Named To Anniversary Team
-Pirates Capture 5-2 Road Win At ASU

Wake-up call- Godwin asks for better focus
Greenville Daily Reflector

Coach Mack McCarthy talks Pirate basketball
WNCT

Greg McMahon- Unheralded Hero Of Saints' Super Bowl Victory
NESN.com

Cary High School gym to be named in honor of Charlie Adams
iHigh.com North Carolina

College Baseball 101
  There are true national powers coming out of other conferences like Rice and East Carolina in Conference USA
Bruins Nation

On the dotted line
Chapel Hill News

February 8, 2010
Boy Scouts Day
Laugh and Get Rich Day

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 419
– Right man in right place at right time
BVL Audio: Billy Godwin & Austin Homan

From ecupirates.com
-Pirate Tennis Captures 5-2 Road Win At Appalachian State
-Soccer Signs Seven For 2010 Season

Grid bits- Failing to make cut for Combine
   East Carolina FS Van Eskridge was one of 329 players invited to the NFL Scouting Combine (Feb. 24-March 2).
rivals.com

Tech academic adviser McNeill honored in reception
The Daily Toreador

Recruiting 2010 ... Class Rankings 91 to 105
College Football News

February 7, 2010
Super Bowl Sunday
Ballet Day
Man Day
Orthodox Meatfare Sunday (Christian Orthodox)
Wave All Your Fingers At Your Neighbors Day

Herd hammers Pirates 100-49
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
LeClair's Jersey No. 23 Awarded To Homan
-East Carolina Falls to Marshall
-UCF Outlasts East Carolina, 60-50
-ECU Concludes Regular Season With Wins

Herd tramples ECU in 51-point stampede
Greenville Daily Reflector

Herd humiliates ECU 100-49
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Huntington Herald Dispatch
-Herd routs Pirates, 100-49
-ECU made Marshall look like champions

Marshall throttles East Carolina
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

Conference USA baseball continues to make waves
Yahoo! Sports

February 6, 2010
Birthday - President Ronald Reagan (40th President)
Birthday - Babe Ruth (baseball)
Birthday - Bob Marley (musician)

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 418
– Mea culpa for poor choice of words
Talk FM: TOT (Krispy Kreme Remote)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Takes On Marshall Saturday Night
-Lady Pirates Complete Road Swing At UCF

Pirates look for answer to struggles
Greenville Daily Reflector

Mack's back in familiar setting
Charleston (WV) Gazette

From the Huntington Herald Dispatch
-Merthie is Marshall's man now
-Whiteside has flash; Wilkerson dependable

Weather doesn't stop DI hoops
Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Pirates hit the road to face Marshall
Washington Daily News

Pirates visit Marshall with new plan
Kinston Free Press

Former Rocket returns to college home
Roxboro Courier Times

Eastern Alamance trio picks football destinations
thetimesnews.com

East Carolina Baseball ready for final step
Yahoo! Sports

New offer has Scott re-thinking things
  Scott also has offers from East Carolina and Georgia as and hasn't ruled them out either. “You can call my commitment to Stanford a soft verbal right now.
scout.com (subscription)

February 5, 2010
National Wear Red Day
Bubble Gum Day

From Bonesville.net
BVL Audio: Ruffin McNeill Touts Recruits
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Denny O'Brien)

From ecupirates.com
-Lady Pirates Fall Short At Southern Miss
-Baseball Reveals 2010 Television Schedule
-Old Dominion Handles Lady Pirates, 5-2

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU's football dates with ACC teams announced
-ECU women tumble down C-USA standings

East Carolina is chance for Herd to redeem itself
Charleston (WV) Daily Mail

IN THE CLUTCH- Joy Caracciolo
Inside NoVA

'Hounds come and 'Hounds go
Fort Scott Tribune

The Past Decade
Baseball America

February 4, 2010
Quacker Day
Birthday of the USO

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: View from the 'ville
– ECU's recruiting class gets 'Ruff' love
-BVL: ECU Football Recruiting Thumbnails
Talk FM: TOT (ECU School of Music)

From ecupirates.com
-NATIONAL SIGNING DAY - FINAL
  First-Year Head Coach Ruffin McNeill Completes First Signing Class
-ECU Falls To N.C. State 7-0
-ECU Set For Rematch At Southern Miss

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-New Pirates arrive
-Davis' status with ECU up in the air
-No easy stretch for East Carolina
-ECU looks to end road struggles

From the East Carolinian
-McNeill inks recruiting class of 18 on National Signing Day
-Offensive firepower, pitching depth highlight 2010 ECU baseball team
-A closer look at ECU football’s recruiting class
-Chancellor commends progress at State of the University Address
-Lambda Chi Alpha loses charter

ECU an easy sell for McNeill
Washington Daily News

Pirates announce 18 new signees
Kinston Free Press

Signing day- ECU recruiting class
Fayetteville Observer

ECU Lands 18
rivals.com

ECU's McNeill- Recruiting commitments held firm
AL.com (AP)

Lamar Ivey signs with ECU
Boylan Catholic High School

February 3, 2010
National Signing Day

From Bonesville.net
-BVL: Abrams shines but Pirates lose
-BVL: Updated ECU Recruiting Thumbnails
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Make a Smile Day)

From ecupirates.com
-Abrams Effort Not Enough To Overcome UCF
-McNeill Adds Four To ECU Football Staff

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates expected to sign 23 today
-McNeill adds four to coaching ranks
-Rough Knight for Pirates

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pirates enter uncertain waters
-East Carolina recruiting

Football recruiting- Duke, UNCCH, ECU land late commitments
Fayetteville Observer

Elon assistant coach joins new football staff at East Carolina
Burlington Times News

Three former Tech coaches join McNeill at ECU
Dallas Morning News

UCF beats East Carolina for Speraw's record 275th victory
Orlando Sentinel

From the Kinston Free Press
-McNeill adds four to ECU staff
-UCF downs cold-shooting Pirates

Abrams' career night not enough for ECU
Washington Daily News

Missouri class highlighted by pair of St. Louis offensive tackles
  Webster Groves quarterback Desi Brown, a three-star recruit, will sign with East Carolina.
St. Louis Globe-Democrat

Another strong recruiting class for Pee Dee
  Pegues will learn under first-year East Carolina coach Ruffin McNeill
South Carolina Now

February 2, 2010
Groundhog Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: From the Anchor Desk
– Expectations high as first pitch nears
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Boy Scouts)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Set To Joust With UCF Tuesday
-Morris Inducted Into N.C. Tennis Hall-of-Fame
-ECU Garners Six Preseason Top 20 Rankings
-Volleyball Adds Three For 2010
-Lichtner Takes Event Title At Carolina Classic

Central Florida, Jordan make trip to Minges Coliseum
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirates look to right ship against Knights
Washington Daily News

UCF Basketball Preview- Knights at East Carolina
Orlando Sentinel

From the East Carolinian
-Home sweet home
  The ECU women’s basketball team sets record with 11-straight home wins to open season
-ECU unable to rally past Rice in 69-58 loss

Cokely resigns as NFC coach for Atlanta job
  Cokley will be on hand Wednesday as 2009 players Clint Trickett and Drew Gentry will sign letters of intent to play football collegiately at Florida State and East Carolina.
Tallahassee Democrat

February 1, 2010
Hula in the Coola Day
Freedom Day
Robinson Crusoe Day
Working Naked Day

ECU's Match Against N.C. State Has Been Postponed
ecupirates.com

Pirates' Booty- Roller rolls for ECU
College Baseball Insider

ECU tennis coach Morris inducted into Hall of Fame
Greenville Daily Reflector

Decision Is Made
  Shane Carden left Houston this weekend knowing one thing, he would either be going to Arizona or East Carolina to play football.
scout.com (subscription)

Cram Session- Coaches whose teams peak in February
Covers

January 31, 2010
Grammy Awards
Inspire Your Heart with the Arts Day
National Seed Swap Day

East Carolina comeback falters
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Unable To Complete Comeback Versus Rice
-Minges Record Falls In 76-59 ECU Win

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU protects Minges mark vs. Memphis
-Rice snaps skid with victory over Pirate men

ECU ends Memphis win streak at four
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Rice's seven-game skid ends against East Carolina
Houston Chronicle

Rice Knocks Off ECU, 69-58
riceowls.com

Holtz should be remembered fondly at ECU
Kinston Free Press

Cody makes his mark
  C.J. Wilson recovers fumble in the second quarter of Senior Bowl.
Times Daily

NFC star calls Chris Johnson second-best
Nashville Tennessean

Titans' Chris Johnson plans to retire from racing
Victoria Advocate

January 30, 2010
Inane Answering Machine Message Day

From ecupirates.com
-Winter Weather-Basketball Status Update
-ECU Welcomes Memphis To Minges Saturday
-N.C. State Turns Back Lady Pirates, 6-1
-Baseball Single Game Tickets On-Sale

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU women take on first-place Memphis
-Noticeable Gaines
-Pirates pack pitching punch

ECU looks to turn two
Washington Daily News

ASU loses another one
Jefferson Post

ESPN preseason Top 25 baseball poll
USA Today

Free throws anything but free for Tigers
Memphis Commercial Appeal

More Senior Bowl Week Thoughts
Arrowhead Addict (blog)

Complete coverage- Senior Bowl
AL.com

Titans' Chris Johnson works way to stardom
Nashville Tennessean

Earnest Byner reportedly hired as Jacksonville Jaguars RB coach
Plain Dealer (blog)

January 29, 2010
Fun at Work Day
Thomas Paine Day
Tu B'Shvat (Jewish - begins at sundown)
Birthday - President William McKinley (25th President)

From ecupirates.com
-Lady Pirates Down UAB In Overtime, 78-74
-Simmons Named To Stopper Watch List
-A Message To The Pirate Nation
  ECU Athletics Director Talks About Ownership, Keys To Future Success

ECU stays perfect at home
Greenville Daily Reflector

Visiting East Carolina
  According to his coach, Steve Leisz, several schools have come by to check out Carden including Arizona, East Carolina and UCLA.
SuperPrep.com (subscription)

Recruiting winding down for Alonso's Bennett
Tampabay.com

Don't forget January's lesser-publicized story lines
  Man of the month: Ruffin McNeill, East Carolina
SportingNews.com

Hudson should have been considered for ECU job
Washington Daily News

Pirates gearing up for opening day- Three weeks out, Godwin ponders lineup options
American Chronicle

Byner hoping to dash to Jacksonville
National Football Post

WOW! Meet your new Coaches! Jaguars got this right!
Black & Teal (blog)

Pro Quarterback David Garrard Raises $180000 for Crohn's Disease Education
PR Newswire

January 28, 2010
National Take Back Your Time Week
Anniversary - Challenger Space Shuttle Explosion

From Bonesville.net
-Bradsher: The Bradsher Beat
– Baseball Bucs seek more than tributes
BVL Audio: Billy Godwin Press Conference
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Tom Campbell)

From ecupirates.com
-Lady Pirates Host League-Leading UAB
-Crystal Wilson To Miss Remainder Of Season
-ECU Tabbed No. 18 By Baseball America
-Four Pirates Named Preseason All-Conference

Preseason Top 25
Baseball America

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Setting the bar high
-Pirates put perfect home record on the line

Pirates gearing up for opening day
Kinston Free Press

From the Washington Daily News
-Harris excited to be back with Pirates
-Paschal nominated for McDonald's All-America

From the East Carolinian
-Spivey a critical reason behind Lady Pirates’ success
-Club ice hockey suffers setbacks in Pennsylvania road swing

Former county standout Antonio Allison pleased with ECU hire
Mooresville Tribune

Four Downs- Meyer's return, non-BCS hires and more
SportingNews.com

Chris Johnson had no input on firing
Nashville Tennessean

Johnson Surprised By Coaching Move
Titans Radio

Senior Bowl- TCU's Washington, Ohio's Price impress on Day 3
  East Carolina punter Matt Dodge's worst punts were as good as Mesko's best efforts Wednesday.
CBSSports.com

January 27, 2010
Thomas Crapper Day
Birthday - Amadeus Wolfgang Mozart (composer)
Anniversary - Auschwitz Liberated

Morrow-'s suspension could pay dividends in the long run
Greenville Daily Reflector

Sawyer drops ECU football team for ASU
Asheville Citizen-Times

Tuesday Senior Bowl Notes (Tebow And The South)
  East Carolina P Matt Dodge is completely all or nothing.
RealGM.com

Campus: Frederick graduate killed in action
Monroe (LA) News Star

January 26, 2010
National Speak Up and Succeed Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: From the Anchor Desk
– McNeill era off and running at ECU
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Leander Green)

From ecupirates.com
-Brian Mitchell Named Defensive Coordinator
-John Wiley Named Associate Head Coach

Newly hired Tigers assistant Brian Mitchell leaving for job at East Carolina
Memphis Commercial Appeal

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-McNeill hits road to keep recruiting class intact
-ECU football coaching staff begins to take shape
-Morrow returns from suspension to lead ECU over Tulane

From the East Carolinian
-McNeill says all the right things, wins over Pirate fans
-McNeill named 20th ECU head football coach
-Morrow, Pirates snap after losing C-USA streak

Once A Pirate, Always A Pirate
BlackAthlete.net

ECU adds two to staff
Kinston Free Press

McNeill names Wiley associate head coach
Winston Salem Journal

McNeill taps Mitchell to lead ECU defense
RedRaiders.com

From the Washington Daily News
-Mitchell named Pirates' defensive coordinator
-Whitehead receives Trot Nixon ‘Gamer’ Award

Pro Bowl beckons ECU alum Garrard
Greensboro News-Record

Jaguars' David Garrard excited about Pro Bowl
Florida Times Union

Titans fire running backs coach Earnest Byner
Nashville Tennessean

Walls Gets Offer No. 5 from Big Ten
  With this newest offer, the 5-foot-10, 185-pound Walls now has Oklahoma, Stanford, Connecticut and East Carolina.
SuperPrep.com

January 25, 2010
Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day
A Room of One's Own Day
Anniversary - Macintosh Computer (Apple)

Morrow's return propels Pirates
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Morrow Leads Pirates Past Tulane
-Track Improves Times And Marks At UNCCH

App State Defensive Coordinator to ECU
Go Blue Ridge (blog)

Finally!! ECU Whips Tulane For First League Win Of Season 61-46
WITN

Tulane's Shooting Woes Lead to 61-46 ECU Victory
NewOrleans.Com

Green Wave Shooting Woes Lead to 61-46 ECU Victory
tulanegreenwave.com

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-Tulane's loss to East Carolina is Coach Dave Dickerson's 'most frustrating loss' of career
-East Carolina defeats Tulane 61-46

Recap- Tulane vs. East Carolina
Charlotte Observer (Sports Network)

Recruiting- Spurrier faces year's biggest visit- Lattimore
  Chester offensive lineman RJ Canty has a top three of East Carolina, North Carolina A&T and William and Mary.
Columbia (SC) State

Frank Robinson's journey to the NBA
The Daily Titan

January 24, 2010

Golden Eagles fly away from Pirates
Bonesville.net

Batten- ECU's final choice of McNeill is best
Fayetteville Observer

Holland, staff ‘drained’ after coaching search
Kinston Free Press

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Falls To Southern Miss On Road
-SMU Bests ECU, 73-59
-East Carolina Opens Season On A Positive Note
-Women's Tennis Opens Season With Two Wins
-Roller Tabbed Sixth-Best Collegiate Player
-Baseball Lands Two On CAA Anniversary Team

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Losing streak continues for East Carolina men
-SMU hands ECU women second consecutive loss
-Eason lauded by CAA

ASU's Wiley leaves for ECU
Winston-Salem Journal

ECU defender helps East win
Raleigh News & Observer

ECU's Eskridge Helps East Win Shrine Game
WITN

From the Washington Daily News
-Wilson ready for next step
-Whitehead to be honored
-Lady Pirates fall to Mustangs
-Southern Miss beats East Carolina 68-53

McNeill to spread it out at ECU
College Fantasy Football Insider

Patrick Pinkney- McNeill to spread it out at ECU
Rotoworld.com

From the New Orleans Times Picayune
-TULANE VS. EAST CAROLINA
-Tulane point guard starting spot up for grabs on men's basketball team

From the Hattiesburg American
-USM takes big step by beating East Carolina
-Eagles get first C-USA victory

Southern Miss beats East Carolina 68-53
Biloxi Sun Herald

Seniors spearhead SMU women's 73-59 victory over ECU
Dallas Morning News

January 23, 2010

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 417
– "Ruff" ready to lead for the long haul
BVL Audio: Ruffin McNeill Press Conference
BVL Audio: Terry Holland on Ruffin McNeill
Talk FM: TOT (Krispy Kreme Remote)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Squares Off With Southern Miss Saturday
-McNeill Conducts First Press Conference
-Riley Named ECU Offensive Coordinator

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates bracing for busy weekend
-ECU women head back to Texas
-McNeill says he's home, brings Riley with him

McNeill takes over at ECU
Fayetteville Observer

McNeill's destination job is ECU
Charlotte Observer

McNeill must buck coaching trend
Raleigh News & Observer

From the Washington Daily News
-McNeill introduced as ECU's next head coach
-Pirates look to get back on course against USM

McNeill introduced as ECU's coach
Jacksonville Daily News

From WITN
-Ruffin McNeill Ready For The Challenge
-Pirate Fans Welcome Coach McNeill With Open Arms

From WNCT
-Pirates Introduce Ruffin McNeill as New Coach
-Riley Named as ECU's Offensive Coordinator

East Carolina hires old face as new coach
WWAY

Ruffin McNeill scores a new job as head coach of his alma mater
Lubbuck Avalanche-Journal

McNeill eager to build on East Carolina's winning tradition
Hampton Roads Daily Press (AP)

McNeill says 'you'll have to drag me away' from ECU job
Arizona Daily Star

Ruffin McNeill says he is thrilled to be coach at his alma mater, East Carolina
Seattle Times

Pirates could get help for weekend
New Bern Sun Journal

Men's Hoops Looks for First Conference Win against East Carolina
SouthernMiss.com

Eustachy- Eagles making progress
Hattiesburg American

Golden Eagles keep heads up in search for win
Jackson Clarion-Ledger

Depleted Wave prepares for ECU
The Hullabaloo Online

SMU women out to build on three-game streak
  Two of Conference USA's top women's basketball teams meet at 5 p.m. CT today as the Mustangs host East Carolina at Moody Coliseum.
Dallas Morning News

January 22, 2010

From Bonesville.net
-BVL: Old hand returns to home port
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Denny O'Brien)

McNeill To Guide East Carolina Football
ECUPirates.com

Pirates reach into program's past to move ahead
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU picks alum coach
Raleigh News & Observer

McNeill named ECU’s head coach
Kinston Free Press

Digest- McNeill picked to coach Pirates
Salisbury Post (AP)

McNeill Hired at ECU
North Carolina News Network

East Carolina hires Ruffin McNeill
Tulsa World

ECU Names Ruffin McNeill Head Football Coach
WITN

ECU head football coach announcement creates buzz on campus
WNCT

ECU names McNeill head coach
Lubbuck Avalanche-Journal

From the Ft Worth Star-Telegram
-Longtime Texas Tech aide Ruffin McNeill hired as East Carolina head coach
-Lincoln Riley can't wait to join Ruffin McNeill

McNeill heads back home as ECU head coach
The Daily Toreador (TX Tech)

Ruffin McNeil Hired by ECU (As Announced by Player on Twitter!)
Buster (blog)

January 21, 2010

McNeill accepts ECU coaching offer
Fayetteville Observer

McNeill to be named coach
Greenville Daily Reflector

Texas Tech's McNeill to become ECU's coach
ENC Today

Ruffin McNeill named new ECU coach
Raleigh News & Observer

McNeill expected to be named ECU coach
Washington Daily News

McNeill tasked to rebuild East Carolina
ESPN

East Carolina search ends with hiring of Ruffin McNeill
USA Today

East Carolina names Ruffin McNeill head coach
Charlotte Observer (sports network)

Report- McNeill gets East Carolina job
RedRaiders.com

McNeill New Head Coach at East Carolina
WILX-TV

East Carolina | Ruffin McNeill
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From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: View from the 'ville
– Holland weighing diverse scenarios
-BVL: Name game narrows
Talk FM: TOT (Dave McCray, Denny O'Brien)

Four frontrunners emerge for Pirate coaching gig
Greenville Daily Reflector

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Drop Dual Meet To NC State
-ECUPirates.com Introduces Mobile iPhone App

Search goes on for ECU
Kinston Free Press

Bailey: Coaching carousel turns in search for potential ECU football coach
WNCT

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Batten: McNeill flies in for an interview with ECU
-Sources- McNeill to inverview for ECU football job

OU offensive coordinator candidate for ECU job
Tulsa World

Kevin Wilson a finalist for East Carolina job
NewsOK.com (blog)

Report- McNeill gets interview at ECU
RedRaiders.com

Mustangs look to rise in rankings
  The No. 3 ranked SMU women’s basketball team will host the No. 2 East Carolina Pirates on Saturday evening
smudailycampus.com

From the East Carolinian
-Don’t blame Holtz, blame his profession
-Club ice hockey captures tournament title

January 20, 2010

Stop the merry-go-round... My brain hurts
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Joseph To Skip Senior Season
-Pirates Sweep Weekly Swimming Honors

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-With Stockstill out, Pirates-' search continues
-ECU athlete recovering after accidental shooting
-Liberty loss not end-all for Pirates
-Pirate DT skipping senior year

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Stockstill turns down ECU coaching job
-ECU recruits staying put despite coach's departure

From the Kinston Free Press
-Stockstill withdraws from ECU search
-ECU’s Joseph declares for draft

ECU Soccer Player Accidentally Shot In Stomach By Boyfriend
WITN

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-MTSU coach says no to ECU
-ECU's Joseph on NFL list

Stockstill withdraws name from ECU coaching search
Washington Daily News

Golden Flying South?
  Just when it appeared Al Golden would spend a fifth season on North Broad St. as Temple's football coach, rumors have linked him to the job at East Carolina ...
phillyBurbs.com

Linkmeister Note: Per Graham Watson @ESPN_Others, Bowling Green's Dave Clawson says he's not currently a candidate for the ECU head coaching job.

Clawson to East Carolina?
FOX Toledo

Former Texas Tech coach Mike Leach would be a big splash hire for East Carolina.
Orlando Sentinel

A Pirate's life just wasn't for Stockstill
Murfreesboro (TN) Daily News Journal

January 19, 2010
Rid the World of Fad Diets and Gimmicks Day
Tin Can Day
Birthday - Edgar Allen Poe
Birthday - General Robert E. Lee
Confederate Heroes Day (Texas)

From the Murfreesboro (TN) Daily News Journal
-Stockstill staying at MTSU; turns down ECU offer
-Blue Raider recruits welcome Stockstill news

Rick Stockstill won't leave Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders for East Carolina
ESPN

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: From the Anchor Desk
– Stockstill drama nears climax
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Denny O'Brien)

Why Al Golden Didn't Take East Carolina Job ....
Bleacher Report

Is Stockstill leaving MTSU?
  News 2 has learned the other candidate for the head job at East Carolina is former Tennessee offensive coordinator Dave Clawson, who is now the head coach of Bowling Green State University.
WKRN

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Rising Stockstill- Coach mulls offer from ECU
-Sources link Stockstill to ECU position

Stockstill Says Offer on Table
WNCT

Stockstill Offered ECU Coaching Job- Decision Likely Tuesday
WITN

Source- ECU offered coaching job to Stockstill
Fayetteville Observer

From the Murfreesboro (TN) Daily News Journal
-Stockstill wins award, mum on job
-Stockstill's future tears at players
Video- MTSU's Massaro addresses Stockstill situation

Three follow Holtz to USF
Kinston Free Press

Three East Carolina assistants join Holtz at South Florida
Washington Daily News

Tech's Foster not on ECU's short list
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Johnson a unique star in the pass-happy NFL
The East Carolinian

January 18, 2010
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (observed)
Pooh Day

From Bonesville.net
-Batten: Football Recruiting Report
– Recruits holding firm for now
-O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 416
– Stockstill's qualities stand out

Report- MTSU's Rick Stockstill is offered ECU job
The Tennessean

Pirates Zero In on Stockstill
WNCT

From ecupirates.com
-A Message To The Pirate Nation
-Lady Pirates Lose At Rice, 77-74

ECU search focusing on Stockstill for now
Fayetteville Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Source- Stockstill interviews for East Carolina job
-Owls hand ECU first C-USA loss

Stockstill interviews for East Carolina job
Murfreesboro (TN) Daily News Journal

ECU search heating up
Raleigh News & Observer

Stockstill Emerging As Lead Candidate To Helm Pirate Ship
WITN

Report- ECU contacts Stockstill
WRAL

January 17, 2010

From Bonesville.net
-Stockstill expected to interview
-Young sets assist mark in loss

From ecupirates.com
-Young Sets Career Mark In Loss To Houston
-Lady Pirates Look To Extend Win Streak At Rice
-Swimming Teams Split With Old Dominion

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Losses keep mounting for Pirates
-Report- Stockstill says he-'s spoken to ECU officials

Stockstill: A wanted man
WKRN

Source- Stockstill to interview at ECU
ESPN

ECU Requests Permission To Talk To Grambling State's Rod Broadway
Buster (blog)

Young sets record, but Pirates fall
Washington Daily News

Pirates fall to Houston
Kinston Free Press

Coleman, UH roll over C-USA rival East Carolina
Houston Chronicle

TAKE TWO- An alternative look at the day in sports
Columbia (MO) Daily Tribune

January 16, 2010
Appreciate a Dragon Day

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 415
– Name game officially kicks off
Bailey: From the Anchor Desk
– Wild week ends with two pressers
Talk FM: TOT (Nathan Summers, Denny O'Brien)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Bests Houston In Overtime, 94-87
-Holland Friday Press Conference Transcript
  ECU Athletics Director Terry Holland Addresses Coaching Search

ECU search focuses on Golden, Stockstill
Fayetteville Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Holland promises quick, aggressive search
-ECU gets first victory over UH
-ECU men still looking for first conference victory
-Reports- USF offers $9.1 million over five years

From the Kinston Free Press
-Shorthanded Pirates to face Houston
-Holland- ECU looking for coach like Holtz

From the Washington Daily News
-Holland on the hunt for new coach
-Pirates still searching for first conference win

Holland begins search for Holtz's successor
  Pirates AD says he prefers candidates with head coaching experience
Raleigh News & Observer

Athletic Director Terry Holland Talks About ECU's Football Future
  Vernon Hargreaves, East Carolina's defensive ends coach and special teams coordinator, is leaving for South Florida to coach with Skip Holtz
WITN

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Foster says he would be interested in ECU if the situation was right
-Potential candidates for East Carolina's football job
-Poll- What should Bud Foster do?

Pirates start search for Holtz's replacement
Greensboro News-Record (AP)

With Skip Holtz gone to South Florida, East Carolina starts late search for new football coach
LA Times (AP)

Advice for recruits- Choose the school, not the coach
Hilton Head Island Packet

Tuscola's Fisher, Asheville's Sawyer stick with colleges
Asheville Citizen-Times

New USF Bulls coach Skip Holtz must now fill out his staff
Tampabay.com

January 15, 2010
International Fetish Day
Humanitarian Day
Solar Eclipse
Birthday - Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday (actual)
Lee-Jackson Day (Virginia)

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 414
– Hiring lottery offers potpourri of picks
-Gold: Nuggets of Gold
– Five-year hiring plan has its pluses
-BVL: Holtz era ends, quick search begins
Talk FM: Special Report on Skip Holtz
Talk FM: TOT (Denny O'Brien, David Hartman)

Skip Holtz Era Concludes At ECU
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-An era ends- Holtz departure puts focus on future
-Pirates stay upbeat after Holtz bolts
-Holtz- ECU can be 'outstanding'
-Return of suspended Pirates still undecided
-East Carolina women take streak to Texas

From the Kinston Free Press
-Holtz bolts
-Recruits expected to honor commitments

Holtz accepts position at USF
Washington Daily News

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Holtz jumps ship
-Skip Holtz's career at ECU
-Plenty of good candidates for ECU job

Former ECU coach announces decision to take over vacancy at South Florida
The East Carolinian

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Holtz leaves ECU for South Florida
-Candidates for the ECU job

Holtz tells ECU he is leaving for S. Florida
WRAL

Skip Holtz Is Leaving ECU For South Florida
WITN

Drama Ends - Holtz Bolts for USF
WNCT

Bruce Rader talks about Skip Holtz
WAVY

Holtz says family ties reason for USF move
Winston Salem Journal

Stockstill could be ECU candidate
The Tennessean

Tech's Foster great fit for ECU
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Holtz bolts; Will Cutcliffe follow?
Greensboro News Record

Cutting ties with Duke and Skipping town at ECU
Wilmington Star-News

Pair of North Carolina openings could entice Kevin Wilson
NewsOK.com (blog)

Chris Johnson adds unanimous All-Pro pick to his awards
Orlando Sentinel

Titans' Chris Johnson asks why he didn't get any MVP votes
USA Today

Johnson dashes off as AP Offensive Player of Year
Washington Post

January 14, 2010
Ratification Day
Dress Up Your Pet Day

From Bonesville.net
-Myatt: View from the 'ville
– Skip's future on the line again
-BVL: Tigers pad streak at ECU's expense
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Richard Burr)

From ecupirates.com
-East Carolina Falls to Memphis
-Men's Basketball Suspends Pair For Violation Of Team Rules
-Paisley Named Preseason Pitcher-Of-The-Year
-Johnson Named Offensive Player-Of-The-Year

ECU’s Morrow, Ellison suspended indefinitely
Kinston Free Press

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Memphis leaves no doubt
-No word on Holtz coaching situation

USF interviews ex-Buc Williams; Holtz still top candidate
Tampa Tribune

USF coaching search up in air
The News-Press

Holtz close to deal with South Florida
Fayetteville Observer

USF Bulls' main focus on hiring new coach remains on Skip Holtz
TampaBay.com

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Another C-USA win- Memphis Tigers roll over East Carolina, 77-57
-Replay- Tigers 77, East Carolina 57

Memphis Tigers 77, East Carolina 57
Memphis Flyer

Byrnes' Torian Richardson commits to East Carolina
Spartanburg Herald Journal

Johnson dashes off as AP Offensive Player of Year
NewsOK.com (AP)

Johnson dashes off as AP Offensive Player of Year
Washington Post (AP)

January 13, 2010
Make Your Dream Come True Day
International Skeptics Day

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 413
– Holtz watch comes at vulnerable time
-Bradsher: The Bradsher Beat
– Lady Pirates rise above expectations
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Denny O'Brien)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Takes On Memphis Wednesday
-Football Ends Season With Annual Awards Banquet
-ECU Announces Annual Meet the Pirates
-Emelie Lind Earns European Tour Card
-Roller, Whitehead Earn More Preseason Honors

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Hungry Tigers await ECU
-Two Pirates charged in altercation
-Pirates-' Holtz expresses interest in USF job

From the Tampa Tribune
-Will USF give Holtz the chance to dance?
-Skip Holtz has interest in USF coaching job

South Florida makes run at ECU's Holtz
Raleigh News & Observer

Holtz Among Many Interested in USF
The Ledger

Holtz- “Nothing To Report”
WNCT

East Carolina coach Skip Holtz says he has been contacted by USF
Orlando Sentinel

Tony Dungy Visits USF but the Talk Turns to Holtz
Bleacher Report

Struggling Pirates visit Memphis
Kinston Free Press

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Preview- Memphis Tigers vs. East Carolina
-League streak is on mind of Tigers

Memphis Basketball Notes
gotigersgo.com

From the East Carolinian
-Lady Pirates conclude strong week with defeat of C-USA champ UCF
-Herd too much for Pirates in Conference opener, 84-65
-Pirates still successful despite Liberty Bowl loss
-Missed kicks doom ECU in 20-17 overtime loss

Whitehead honored again
Washington Daily News

January 12, 2010
Birthday - Howard Stern (radio/tv personality)
Anniversary - First Woman Senator Elected
Anniversary - Batman TV Show Premier
Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: From the Anchor Desk
– Lady Bucs meld together for hot start
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Marvin Jarman)

ECU football season wrapup
Fayetteville Observer

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates run into hot Herd
-Eyes ahead- ECU plans for future with construction
-Home run Chase
-Dedicated athletes don-'t let cold snap keep them indoors
-ECU College of Business offering review courses

Skip Holtz emerges as possible replacement for USF's Jim Leavitt
Tampabay.com

ECU Coach Skip Holtz May Be Top Contender For Florida Coaching Job
WITN

Magee talks to USF about coaching job
Tampa Tribune

Arrgh! ECU Pirates land Byrnes' Richardson
Charlotte Observer

Byrnes receiver picks East Carolina
Columbia (SC) State

2010 season could have new bag of surprises
Yahoo! Sports

College Football Recruiting- Why "Committed" Recruits Still Look Around
Bleacher Report

January 11, 2010
National Clean Off Your Desk Day
Anniversary - "Designated Hitter" Rule

Football Recruiting Thumbnails (Diavalo Simpson)
Bonesville.net