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Carolinas/Region

Conference USA

January 5, 2009
Asarah B'Tevet (Jewish - begins at sundown)
Congress Assembles Day
National Thank God Its Monday! Day
Twelfth Night

O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 369
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Key questions await ECU in ‘09

Bonesville.net

Tigers’ Paschal to join lady Pirates
Greenville Daily Reflector

January 4, 2009

Pirates' ACC run comes up empty
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Clemson Tops ECU, 79-66
-Lady Pirates Stifle Marshall In C-USA Opener

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Looking back shows how far Pirates have come
-ECU men drop 4th straight
-Pirates top Herd in C-USA opener
-Special teams anything but

From the Raleigh News & Observer
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ECU sees bright future
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Pirates need answers to excel again in 2009
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Questions arise on winning play
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Tigers stop Pirates, reach 14-0

ECU's seniors reflect on up-and-down careers
Jacksonville Daily News

ECU has chance to build on its success
Winston-Salem Journal (AP)

College Football- It was a wild season for ECU
Salisbury Post (AP)

NCAA Football Games in the Hands of Officials, Not Players
Bleacher Report

Tigers swamp Pirates
Columbia (SC) State

14-0 and rising
Anderson Independent Mail

Clemson outlasts ECU
Sumter (SC) Item (AP)

From the Washington Daily News
-Copper, Ravens on a mission
-Special teams miscues prove costly for Pirates

Marshall women fall to East Carolina
Huntington Herald Dispatch

January 3, 2009

From Bonesville.net
-BVL: ECU-Kentucky Game Center
-O'Brien:
Special season lacks fitting end
-Bailey:
Game Day Photo Blog
-BVL:
ECU-Kentucky Box Score
-BVL:
C-USA Standings, Scores, Schedule, TV Listings
BVL Audio: Skip Holtz & Players Post-Game
Talk FM: Special Talk of the Town from Memphis

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Can't Hold On As Kentucky Wins 25-19
-Men's Basketball Set To Face Clemson
-Lady Pirates Open Conference Play With Marshall

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Kentucky comes from behind to win Liberty Bowl
-Local fans packed into bars, eateries to watch bowl game
-Kentucky defeats the Pirates
-Pirate men travel to Clemson

Tigers host East Carolina
Anderson Independent

From the Washington Daily News
-Pirates can’t hang on in Liberty Bowl
-Special teams miscues prove costly for Pirates
-Gut-check time for ECU hoops

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Bitter pill for Pirates
-Pirates can't stop Kentucky rally

Pirates lose thriller to Kentucky
Kinston Free Press

E. Carolina fumbles away Liberty Bowl
Charlotte Observer

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Kentucky holds back East Carolina in Liberty Bowl
 
Ventrell Jenkins scooped up a fumble and barreled his 285-pound frame 56 yards for the go-ahead touchdown, helping Kentucky win a program-best third straight bowl game with a 25-19 victory over East Carolina on Friday in the Liberty Bowl.

-TDs from unlikely Kentucky twosome saved day
-Hartline delivers for Wildcats
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Liberty Bowl Postgame

From the College Football News
-Kentucky D Comes Through In Liberty Over ECU
-5 Thoughts - 2009 Liberty Bowl

... And the celebration begins!
 
...the Pirates have no need to hang their heads -- they easily could have won this game, and arguably played better football overall.
A sea of blue

From the Lexington Herald-Leader
-Jenkins' fumble return lifts UK to Liberty Bowl victory
-Ailing Hartline came through when Cats needed him
-Cats finish like they started

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
-Cats win 3rd straight bowl after big 2nd-half plays
-Young receivers help lift Cats' battered offense
-After slow start, UK wins Liberty Bowl 25-19
-Cats win Liberty Bowl 25-19

Liberty Bowl notes of interest
scout.com

Liberty Bowl- Kentucky showed heart in victory
Jackson (TN) Sun

Women open C-USA play today
Huntington Herald-Dispatch

January 2, 2009
Liberty Bowl GameDay
"Paint it Purple" Friday

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Daily Bowl Report & Photo Blog
-Monroe: Kevin's Keys to the Game
BVL Audio: Skip Holtz Thursday Press Conference
BVL Audio: Rich Brooks Thursday Press Conference

From ecupirates.com
-GameDay Central
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Liberty Bowl Blog

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU looks for repeat of 1995
-Seniors have transformed Pirates into winners
-Thompson-era players stick it out, make impact
-Bryant back in starting lineup after early injury
-East Carolina's traveling band
-Nathan's Notes
-Liberty Bowl Prediction Time...

From the Washington Daily News
-Pirates, Wildcats clash in Liberty Bowl
-A look inside the Liberty Bowl matchups
-Wildcats looking for third straight bowl win

From the Kinston Free Press
-Best reaches end of long road
-Pirates, Wildcats set to square off in Liberty Bowl
-Making the bowls matter

Holtz has Pirates fans all shook up
Raleigh News & Observer

Liberty Bowl- Kentucky (6-6) vs. East Carolina (9-4)
Charlotte Observer

Pinkney leads ECU into Liberty Bowl
Fayetteville Observer

Former local star Petty, ECU ready for Liberty Bowl
Spartanburg Herald Journal

A point to prove
Rocky Mount Telegram (AP)

Kentucky having Bear-like success
Winston Salem Journal (AP)

Kentucky getting physical for ECU
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Editorial- A milestone Liberty Bowl
-Liberty Bowl- Underdog Kentucky has point to prove against East Carolina
-Liberty Bowl notebook

From the Cincinnati Enquirer
-Memphis just a hunka hunka fun
-UK- Something to prove

From the Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader
-Liberty Bowl no yawning matter
-Beale Street Blue
-Who'll want the Liberty Bowl more?
-Position-by-position matchups
-Q&A with UK quarterback Hartline
-Brooks not thinking about retirement

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
-Holtz is the King at East Carolina
-PIRATES' DEPTH CHART
-ECU'S TEAM STATS
-PIRATES' SEASON
-Let's see how Cats finish bridge season
-Cats can take another step
-Don't expect this game to be Brooks' last one
-This could be Lindley's audition
-FOUR KEYS TO VICTORY FOR UK
-FOUR NUMBERS TO KNOW
-FOUR PLAYERS TO WATCH
-WILDCATS' DEPTH CHART
-UK TEAM STATS

UK And ECU Face Off In Memphis
LEX18.com

2009 Liberty Bowl- A look at the East Carolina Pirates
A Sea of Blue

From scout.com
-5 Reasons Kentucky will defeat ECU
-Brooks names game captains

SPORTS- UK turns to youth for today's Liberty Bowl
wkyx.com

2009 Liberty Bowl Preview - UK vs. ECU 
College Football News

Looking ahead to this weekend's bowl games
USA Today

What bettors need to know- Liberty Bowl
Covers.com

Liberty Bowl- East Carolina vs. Kentucky Preview
Offshore Insiders

Liberty Bowl- Kentucky vs. East Carolina Football Picks
BetFirms

January 1, 2009
New Year's Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Daily Bowl Report & Photo Blog
-Myatt: View from the 'ville
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Pinkney a senior with an asterisk

-BVL:
C-USA Bowl Scoreboard, Schedule, TV Listings
BVL Audio: Skip Holtz post-practice remarks
BVL Audio: Greg Hudson press conference
Talk FM: Liberty Bowl Special

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Nathan's Notes- Bittersweet week for Brandon
-Blaargh!! Pirate Top 10 of 2008
-Trick plays have become part of bowl game tradition
-On the road to Memphis
-Fans trek to Memphis- View and upload photos
-ECU grad gets $365,000 from Oprah for his school

ECU seniors ready for final game
Washington Daily News

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-East Carolina lineman recovers well from heart surgery
-Wildcat runners feeling pressure

From the Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader
-East Carolina's 'D' is good enough for SEC
-Liberty Bowl notes- Dixon happy for chance at more carries

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
-Cats hope receivers catch up for bowl
-Cobb's injury means punt-return pressure

From the Jacksonville Daily News
-Pirates look to regain national ranking
-ECU's Hudson becoming hot commodity

Oprah gives check to NC native's school
 
A letter from Oprah Winfrey last week seemed like the world's best Christmas present — until teacher Ron Clark noticed an extra piece of paper flutter out.
Charlotte Observer

Bruce Feldman's final set of bowl picks
ESPN

Kentucky-East Carolina- Liberty Bowl Preview
Bleacher Report

1995 Liberty Bowl Highlights
witn.
com

From scout.com
-Final Full Practice For Wildcats
-Jake Lanefski excited about first bowl game

Hartline's whirlwind season ends with Liberty start
SportingNews.com

Beale Street Booming on New Year's Eve
Eyewitness News Memphis

December 31, 2008
New Year's Eve
First Night Celebrations
Leap Second Adjustment Time
Make Up Your Mind Day
No Interruptions Day
Saint Sylvester's Day

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Daily Bowl Report & Photo Blog
-Bailey: News Flash ... Petty Pops the Question
BVL Audio: Todd Fitch/Steve Brown Press Conference

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pinkney hoping for another year with Pirates
-Pirates hope to create more bowl week memories
-Nathans Notes- Updates from Memphis
-ECU women's run leads to third-place finish at Sun and Fun

From ecupirates.com
-Lady Pirates Run Past FIU, 66-47
-Newest Letters Of Mack Posted

From the Winston Salem Journal
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The Prophet
 
ECU's Pinkney, who predicted C-USA title, now wants Liberty Bowl victory
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Quarterback Ryan voted offensive rookie of year
 
Running back Chris Johnson of the Tennessee Titans, drafted out of East Carolina was second

Pirates seek win No. 10 in Liberty Bowl
Washington Daily News

Pirates complete second bowl practice in Memphis
New Bern Sun Journal

ACC Now Podcast:  ECU, Florida-Oklahoma
Raleigh News & Observer

McShay Previews the AutoZone Liberty Bowl
ESPN

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Keeping cool head serves East Carolina quarterback well
-AutoZone Liberty bowl notebook
-Blue-chip memories: Stories of football star's kindness help ease pain of losing him

From the Lexington (KY) Herald-Leader
-UK, East Carolina have prickly past
-Liberty Bowl notes- Lyons brings Elvis to life
-Liberty Bowl teams filling in the blanks
-Wildcat receiving corps has something to prove to naysayers
-Tickets still available for Liberty Bowl
 
Steve Ehrhart, executive director of the bowl in Memphis, said he anticipates Friday's crowd will be "in the mid-50,000 range"

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
-Well, well, well, UK defense is finally healthy
-When called to serve, Masthay never punts
-Lyons the King of Elvis imitators

Cats Busy in Memphis
WTVQ

Bowl win can make Wildcats memorable
Ashland (KY) Daily Independent

Liberty Bowl Preview
W
e Is Notre Dame

December 30, 2008

From Bonesville.net
-Bailey: Daily Bowl Report & Photo Blog
-C. Whitford: Liberty Bowl: A Fan's View

TIVO Alert: (Tues, Dec 30, 05:00 PM ET) ESPN Classic: 1992 Peach Bowl - East Carolina Pirates vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack

From ecupirates.com
-Lady Pirates Face FIU Tuesday
-Lady Pirates Edged By Marist, 62-58

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU begins final prep for its bowl
-Red Foxes stop Pirates' winning streak at four

Pirates looking to avoid letdown in Liberty Bowl
Kinston Free Press

Wilson- 'It's about business'
New Bern Sun Journal

From the Washington Daily News
-ECU’s Davis having dream season
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Monitoring the trends at Minges

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-ECU coach Holtz says Pirates to win for C-USA
 
Conference has lost both Liberty matchups with SEC

-Benching matures Kentucky QB Hartline

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
-UK running back Allen ineligible to play Friday
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Key to Liberty- UK must bust rust

Marist women pull out triumph
Poughkeepsie (NY) Journal

Phillips respects East Carolina Defense
scout.com (Sub req'd)

December 29, 2008
Muharram 1 (Islamic New Year)
Saint Thomas of Canterbury Feast Day
Tick Tock Day
Anniversary - YMCA
Birthday - President Andrew Johnson (17th President)

From Bonesville.net
-O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 368
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Bowl system suits ECU better

-BVL:
Pirates beached by Chanticleers

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Falls To Coastal Carolina
-Lady Pirates Battle Marist Monday

Red Foxes head south to face tough E. Carolina
Poughkeepsie (NY) Journal

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Next stop- Memphis
-New trio emerges for Pirates at receiver
-ECU men drop third straight
-Pirates play in Sun and Fun Classic

Chanticleers better than before
 
CCU regroups over Christmas break and returns with upset of C-USA foe Pirates
Myrtle Beach Sun News

From the Kinston Free Press
-Pirates depart for Liberty Bowl
-Pirates to kick off bowl week with Graceland visit

Liberty good fit for Wildcat; ECU coach finally gets to visit Graceland
Memphis Commercial Appeal

December 28, 2008
Childermas/Holy Innocents Day
Muharram 1 (Begins at sundown - Islamic New Year)
Pledge of Allegiance Day
Birthday - President Woodrow Wilson (28th President)

TIVO Alert: (Sun, Dec 28, 06:30 PM ET) CBSCS Football Replay: 2008 Season - Marshall @ ECU (from 11/8)

Pirates Ready To Face Coastal Carolina
ecupirates.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-ECU looks to end its recent skid
-New trio emerges for Pirates at receiver

Gray playing waiting game
Myrtle Beach Sun News

ECU Ready To Get To Memphis For Liberty Bowl Week
WITN

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
-Liberty Bowl- Warm memories for Kentucky coach Brooks
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AutoZone Liberty Bowl Events

Minor bowls can produce major progress
Kentucky.com

KNOCK ON WOOD - SEC pairings make bowl week interesting
Northwest Arkansas Times

SEC has reputation at stake
Mobile Press-Register

Hartline gets a fresh start at QB
Louisville Courier-Journal

December 27, 2008
Saint John Feast Day

BVL Audio: Skip Holtz Mini-Press Conference
Bonesville.net

Pirates get back to Liberty Bowl preparations
Greenville Daily Reflector

E Carolina's passing attack down but not out
scout.com

Pirates return to the practice field
Washington Daily News

Bell, Drew prepare for last game with Pirates
New Bern Sun Journal

Jamestown duo share Player of the Year honor
 
Cory Harris and Krista Hughes both know how to impact a game.
Virginia Gazette

Ryan may not be a lock for rookie of the year
 
Johnson’s fine season might get overlooked.
Atlanta Journal Constitution

December 26, 2008
Boxing Day
Kwanzaa Begins (12/26/08-01/01/09)
National Whiner's Day
Saint Stephan's Day

Safety net
Greenville Daily Reflector

KSR Profile- East Carolina coach Skip Holtz
scout.com

Holiday wish list for all 119 teams
 
East Carolina: Charlie Weis to stay at Notre Dame and for Skip Holtz to wait a few more years for the gig to open up.
FOXSports.com

December 25, 2008
Christmas

A Pirate with a lot of heart
 
ECU tackle Campbell battles back
Raleigh News & Observer

Maness racks up another honor
Greenville Daily Reflector

What Bowl Teams Have The Most To Prove?
College Football News

From the Louisville Courier-Journal
-From oranges to lemons
-This one's special for UK's Jarmon

December 24, 2008
Christmas Eve

Track Santa!
noradsanta.org

Flair for the dramatic
 
Like another Travis before him, Travis Simmons seems to have a flair for the dramatic.
Greenville Daily Reflector

From the Washington Daily News
-ECU point guard maturing in his second season
-A ‘Christmas Wish List’

Christmas plums, lumps
 
Sugarplum: To Coach Skip Holtz of East Carolina for passing up a chance to game the system.
Winston-Salem Journal

Titans help prove draft grades are bogus
Yahoo! Sports

Talk FM: Talk of the Town (U.S. Cellular)
Bonesville.net

December 23, 2008
Festivus

From Bonesville.net
-BVL: Bucs buckle under 2nd half Wake blitz
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Lee Norris)

From ecupirates.com
-ECU Ranked 31st In Collegiate Baseball Pre-Season Poll
-Pirates Defeated By Wake Forest 95-54

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Wake too tall a task for ECU
-NFL could be next stop for Drew

From the Washington Daily News
-No. 6 Demon Deacons demolish Pirates
-ECU’s Wilson earns more accolades

Pirates no match for Demon Deacons
Jacksonville Daily News

Deacs make sure there's no upset
Raleigh News & Observer

Wake blows away East Carolina
Charlotte Observer (AP)

Wake rolls over ECU in 2nd half
Greensboro News Record

Overwhelming Win: Wake Forest uses a 50-9 run to race past East Carolina 95-54
Winston-Salem Journal

Straughn and steady
 
Straughn signed a scholarship in November to play at East Carolina University, and his game has flourished since.

Pensacola News Journal

December 22, 2008
Capricorn Begins
Chanukah (Jewish)

Pirates Host No. 10 Wake Forest Monday
ecupirates.com

Former local star Petty, ECU ready for Liberty Bowl
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

Hoping for Minges magic
 
Pirates Host No. 10 Wake Forest

Greenville Daily Reflector

Deacons are Pirates’ latest Goliath
Jacksonville Daily News

No. 10 Wake Forest visits Pirates
Kinston Free Press

Wake Forest will take on run-and-gun ECU tonight
Winston-Salem Journal

East Carolina vs. Wake Forest
CBSSports.com

Demon Deacons learn to lean on McFarland
Burlington Times News

Chas muscling up for Wake in the lane
Gaston Gazette

Titanic day yields AFC's top seed
 
Kerry Collins threw for a touchdown, rookie Chris Johnson from East Carolina and LenDale White ran for a score apiece, and the Titans routed the Steelers
Hampton Roads Daily Press

December 21, 2008
Winter Solstice
Yule (Wiccan)
Chanukah (Jewish - begins at sundown)
Crossword Puzzle Day
Humbug Day
National Haiku Poetry Day
Phileas Fogg Wins a Wager Day
Winter Begins (Northern Hemisphere)

From ecupirates.com
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Lady Pirates Capture Bahamas Shootout Title
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Hinnant Among Lowe's Senior CLASS Award Nominees

Former local star Petty, ECU ready for Liberty Bowl
Spartanburg Herald-Journal

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirate wideout Taylor finds it better to give than to receive
-Turner's court time on the rise

C-USA Bowl Scoreboard, Schedule, TV Listings
Bonesville.net

News and notes from the Maryland Crab Bowl
 
Dunbar wide receiver Sean Farr, who caught three passes for 50 yards, recently picked up an offer from East Carolina.
Baltimore Sun

December 20, 2008

From ecupirates.com
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Lady Pirates Edge Mercer In Bahamas Opener
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Dodge Named To SI.com All-America Squad

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Pirates' Campbell quietly enjoying return to field
-ECU honored for outreach

A Look At East Carolina
scout.com

One Fayetteville player in Shrine Bowl
Fayetteville Observer

Q&A with Lou Holtz
NewsOK.com

December 19, 2008

From ecupirates.com
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Newby Receives C-USA Spirit Of Service Award
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McCarthy Named Honorary Chairman For Live Healthy Greenville Campaign
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Lady Pirates Tangle With Mercer In Bahamas

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Whitley's long run to history
-Pirates hope to stay hot in the Bahamas
-Young delivers memorable performance in homecoming

Morrow off to a fast start at ECU
Washington Daily News

Talk FM: Talk of the Town (James Ward)
Bonesville.net

December 18, 2008
Bake Cookies Day

From Bonesville.net
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Myatt: View from the 'ville
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History still unfolding in Liberty Bowl

-BVL: Costner, 'Pack scuttle Pirates
Talk FM: Talk of the Town (Steve Ehrhart, bowl talk)

From ecupirates.com
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Pirates Fall to N.C. State, 87-76
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Honors Continue For Davis
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Chris Johnson Named To 2009 NFL Pro Bowl

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Wolfack comes up big against East Carolina
-Kentucky's Brooks is no stranger to Liberty Bowl

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Young- One who got away
-Pack gets its revenge
-First Look- East Carolina at N.C. State
-Photo gallery- N.C. State 87, ECU 76
-Unusual rotation working for N.C. State

N.C. State holds off Pirates
Kinston Free Press

ECU can’t contain State’s McCauley and Costner
Washington Daily News

Costner carries the night for NC State
Greensboro News-Record

Wolfpack proves point, drops East Carolina
Burlington Times News

Costner helps Wolfpack hold off Pirates 87-76
Durham Herald-Sun (AP)

From scout.com
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Shrine Bowl- Travis Bond Spotlight
 
Before arriving in Spartanburg, Bond narrowed it down to East Carolina, Michigan, UNC-CH, and NC State.
-Shrine Bowl- Kendrick Wiggins (subscription req'd)
 
"I have an offer from East Carolina," Wiggins said. "I am taking a visit there in January. I like the atmosphere, coaches, fans, academic part.

December 17, 2008
Saturnalia
(12/17-23)
Wright Brothers Day

From ecupirates.com
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Pirates Set To Face N.C. State Wednesday
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Emanuel Davis Named To Sporting News All-Freshman Second-Team
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Lady Pirates Ease Past Gardner-Webb, 81-54
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Seth Maness Named Preseason Second-Team All-American

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

From the Greenville Daily Reflector
-Bragging rights on the line at RBC Center
-'Dogs lack bite against ECU women
-Johnson named to Pro Bowl
-Alarm system a work in progress, university officials say

ECU visits rival Wolfpack today
Kinston Free Press

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Pack out to avenge loss
-East Carolina at N.C. State

NC State aims to avoid repeat against East Carolina
Burlington Times News

ECU ready to take on N.C. State
Washington Daily News

East Carolina Guard Brock Young Gives Pirates Big Assist
AHN

2009 Liberty Bowl- Kentucky vs. East Carolina Spread, Trends, Odds
TheSpread.com

Six Titans named to Pro Bowl, inlcuding Mawae and Johnson
 
Chris Johnson now joins Earl Campbell as the franchise’s only rookie running backs to earn a Pro Bowl spot.
Nashville City Paper

From scout.com (subscription req'd)
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Shrine Bowl- Afternoon Practice
 
Running Back Demonte Terry (Scotland), an East Carolina Commit showed flashes of brilliance