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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
– 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
-ECU
sees bright future
-Pirates
need answers to excel again in 2009
-Questions
arise on winning play
-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
-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
-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
– 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
-The
Prophet
ECU's Pinkney, who predicted C-USA title, now wants Liberty
Bowl victory
-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
We 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
-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
-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
– 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
-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
-Lady
Pirates Capture Bahamas Shootout Title
-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
-Lady
Pirates Edge Mercer In Bahamas Opener
-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
-Newby
Receives C-USA Spirit Of Service Award
-McCarthy
Named Honorary Chairman For Live Healthy Greenville Campaign
-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
-Myatt:
View from the 'ville
– History
still unfolding in Liberty Bowl
-BVL:
Costner, 'Pack scuttle Pirates
Talk FM:
Talk of the Town (Steve Ehrhart,
bowl talk)
From ecupirates.com
-Pirates
Fall to N.C. State, 87-76
-Honors
Continue For Davis
-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
-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
-Pirates
Set To Face N.C. State Wednesday
-Emanuel
Davis Named To Sporting News All-Freshman Second-Team
-Lady
Pirates Ease Past Gardner-Webb, 81-54
-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)
-Shrine
Bowl- Afternoon Practice
Running Back Demonte Terry (Scotland), an East Carolina
Commit showed flashes of brilliance
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