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Pirate Notebook - Denny regularly spotlights worthy performers and ponders the landscape. During football season, he also dishes up the lowdown on Conference USA and the Sunday morning game story.

• 012108 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: Holland holds hoops hopes [bk]
• 011408 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: Repeat in '08 could be tough [fb]
• 010708 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: C.J. headlines bowl superlatives [fb]
• 121007 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: Holtz seeking healthy balance [fb]
• 121007 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: State win most memorable [bk]
• 120907 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: Holland: No official contact with Holtz [fb]
• 120307 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: Postseason puzzlers punctuate 2007; Harris BCS Poll ballot [fb]
• 120207 NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL ::: Denny O'Brien's Final 2007 BCS Harris Poll Ballot ::: OBrien: LSU, USC top my ballot ::: 12.02.07 [fb]
• 112607 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: Revised QB formula yields dividends; Harris BCS Poll ballot [fb]
• 111907 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: Season defying all labels; Harris BCS Poll ballot [fb]
• 111207 NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL ::: Denny O'Brien's Harris Poll Ballot 11.11.07 [fb]
• 110507 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: Johnson, OL proving critics wrong; Harris BCS Poll ballot [fb]
• 102907 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: QB rotation finally shows promise; Harris BCS Poll ballot [fb]
• 102207 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: QB shuffle has run its course; Harris BCS Poll ballot [fb]
• 101707 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: ‘Rivalry’ lacking more than luster [fb]
• 101507 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: Defense keeps ECU vulnerable; Harris BCS Poll ballot [fb]
• 100807 NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL ::: Denny O'Brien's Harris Poll Ballot 10.07.07 [fb]
• 100107 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: Pirates ride out stressful September; Harris Poll ballot [fb]
• 092407 NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL ::: Denny O'Brien's Harris Poll Ballot 09.23.07 [fb]
• 091707 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: Early power slate has its downside; Harris Poll ballot [fb]
• 091007 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: Holtz continues success against ACC [fb]
• 090407 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: Defense providing image makeover [fb]
• 082707 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: Game shouldn’t be exploited [fb]
• 082007 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: Schedule presents rare opportunity [fb]
• 080707 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: National search mandatory for ECU [bk]
• 080607 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: Coffman thriving in leadership role [fb]
• 080107 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: Expansion not on C-USA radar [fb]
• 080107 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: Coaches sound off on ‘mid-major’ label [fb]
• 072307 DENNY O'BRIEN ::: History favors Pirates [fb]
• 070907 DENNY O'BRIEN: NCAA not blogging around
• 062507 DENNY O'BRIEN: Marshall outing should set the new standard
• 061807 DENNY O'BRIEN: Criteria key in Big East expansion
• 061107 DENNY O'BRIEN: Opportunity may dictate Big East expansion
• 060407 DENNY O'BRIEN: Omaha formula growing more apparent
• 050707 DENNY O'BRIEN: Legends worthy of grassroots support
• 043007 DENNY O'BRIEN: Gridiron stars visibly forgotten
• 042307 DENNY O'BRIEN: Emotional firestorm looms in September
• 041607 O'Brien: Pirates looking to boost sack total
• 040907 O'Brien: Q&A with Rob Kass
• 032607 O'Brien: Short-term independence worth exploring
• 031907 O'Brien: NCAA missing strike zone
• 031207 O'Brien: High ceiling for Lady Pirates
• 022607 O'Brien: T-Mail breaking virtual barriers
• 021907 O'Brien: Internet analysts missing mark
• 012907 O'Brien: Midweek games don't fit ECU
• 012207 O'Brien: Emory mantra still applicable today
• 011507 O'Brien: Stokes' critics off the mark
• 010807 O'Brien: Status quo for bowl system best for ECU
• 121806 O'Brien: Bowling benefits abundant for ECU
• 121106 O'Brien: Grobe, Wake are rare model
• 120406 O'Brien: Time for Easley to step up
• 120406 College Football: PapaJohns.com ticket sales progressing
• 112706 O'Brien: Fans must live up to reputation
• 112206 O'Brien: C-USA seeking additional options
• 112006 O'Brien: Rivalry lacking old luster
• 111306 O'Brien: Pirates banking on old truism
• 103006 O'Brien: Defense the biggest difference under Holtz
• 102306 O'Brien: NCAA should reverse replay decision
• 101606 O'Brien: Garrard still unspoiled
• 100206 O'Brien: Holtz, staff keys to future
• 092506 O'Brien: Holtz giddy about defensive progress
• 092506 O'Brien: Denny O'Brien's Harris Poll ballot
• 092406 O'Brien: Despite loss, ECU a winner Saturday
• 091706 O'Brien: Allison rebounds in timely fashion
• 091106 O'Brien: Quick fix unlikely for offensive front
• 091006 O'Brien: Recovery won't be easy for deflated Pirates
• 090406 O'Brien: Pinkney off to familiar start
• 090306 O'Brien: Pirates fumble golden opportunity
• 082806 O'Brien: A few predictions worth noting
• 082106 O'Brien: W's and L's will dictate J.P.'s legacy
• 081406 O'Brien: Tough schedule could mask progress
• 080706 O'Brien: Senior leaders embracing their role
• 080206 O'Brien: Parity hindering one of league's key missions
• 072806 O'Brien: Bulletin board fodder can only go so far
• 072106 O'Brien: LeClair legacy puts faith into focus
• 062206 O'Brien: Red flag for coaches deserves challenge
• 051906 O'Brien: Supply and demand at heart of ECU enigma
• 050506 O'Brien: Run stoppage tops on Hudson's agenda
• 042806 O'Brien: ECU should avoid rivals' miscues
• 040706 O'Brien: Mason Mania likely to have short shelf life
• 033106 O'Brien: Reality check: Pigskin playoff wouldn't measure up
• 032406 O'Brien: Big East suits starting to get it
• 031706 O'Brien: New cyber-city warrants policing by AD's

• 022406 O'Brien: LeClair rewrote standard at ECU

• 021706 O'Brien: Stokes needs time to fortify undermanned program

• 012706 O'Brien: Slam Dunks No. 3

• 011306 O'Brien: League cakewalk not what Memphis needs

• 123005 O'Brien: Slam Dunks No. 1: Attracting fans tough for East Carolina

• 121205 O'Brien: Winning will determine Garrard's fate
• 120205 O'Brien: Winning won't be easy in '06
• 112705 O'Brien: Seniors lay foundation for the future
• 112105 O'Brien: Staying the course pays off for Holtz
• 112005 O'Brien: Dramatic finish adds fuel to budding rivalry
• 111805 O'Brien: Playoff would widen gap in Division I-A
• 111105 O'Brien: Holtz deserves long-term commitment
• 103005 O'Brien: Opportunities shrinking for ECU
• 102805 O'Brien: Bottom line: Pirates, 'Pack should play
• 102105 O'Brien: Thinking about the 'B' word may be in order
• 101605 O'Brien: More work ahead after milestone win
• 101405 O'Brien: Small margin for error keeps ECU vulnerable
• 100905 O'Brien: 'Captain Comeback' to the rescue
• 100705 O'Brien: Commissioner proves critics wrong
• 100205 O'Brien: Rivalry? I beg to differ
• 092505 O'Brien: Mountaineers are gauge for progress
• 092305 O'Brien: Overhaul of run 'D' a long-term project
• 091805 O'Brien: Pirates still facing steep climb
• 091605 O'Brien: Sorry, Skip — I'll take coaching over talent
• 090905 O'Brien: Win or lose, Tulane already a champion
• 090405 O'Brien: Pirates show signs that swagger is back
• 090205 O'Brien: W's & L's not the paramount gauge in 2005
• 082605 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 251: 'Circle of Excellence' an excellent idea
• 081605 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 250: This time, Pinkney deserves some help
• 080905 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 249: Answers to ECU's problems lie within
• 080305 O'Brien: Coaches relish league's new flavor

• 080305 O'Brien: Pinkney still facing steep climb

• 080105 O'Brien: College Notebook No. 12: New feel surrounds C-USA football gathering

• 072705 O'Brien: College Notebook No. 11: Liberty should fight for status quo
• 071905 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 248: Anti-Logan obsession a puzzling phenomenon
• 071205 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 247: BCS forces occasional recruiting gambles

• 070605 O'Brien: College Notebook No. 10: Boundaries needed for Internet recruiting

• 062805 Denny O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 246: Leadership steering ECU back on course

• 062105 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 245: Schedule conducive to reduced heartburn

• 061305 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 244: Fans must take ownership in turnaround

• 060705 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 243: Family or Football? Skip Holtz Chooses Both

• 052705 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 242: Garrard worthy of first-ballot induction

• 052405 O'Brien: College Notebook No. 9: After further review, replay bad for C-USA
• 052005 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 241: Pirates in hot pursuit of 7th straight bid
• 051705 O'Brien: College Notebook No. 8: Fifth year of eligibility back on the agenda
• 051005 O'Brien: College Notebook No. 7: College game needs summer flavor
• 050605 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 240: Cook loss a blessing in disguise
• 050205 O'Brien: College Notebook No. 6: New dynamics increase pressure on Big East
• 042905 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 239: Robinson key in Holtz recruiting strategy
• 042605 O'Brien: College Notebook No. 5: Football profile largely intact for C-USA
• 042205 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 238: Winding path leads Smith to latest challenge
• 041905 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 238: Extra game would fatten coffers, open doors

• 041505 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 237: Mazey doing his best work yet

• 041205 O'Brien: College Notebook No. 3: Hoops prosperity unlikely for new C-USA
• 040805 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 236: 'Spark Plug' aiming to help salvage season
• 040505 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 236: Tranghese still doesn't get it
• 040105 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 235: Holtz's story worth retelling
• 032905 O'Brien: College Notebook No. 1: NBA age limit would boost college game
• 032205 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 234: Too early to grade Stokes hire
• 031405 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 233: Tourney should put down roots in Memphis
• 030805 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 232: No shortage on capable basketball bosses
• 030105 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 231: Herrion improved hoops standing
• 022205 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 230: Expanded season in ECU's best interests
• 021505 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 229: Pirate baseball still on the threshold
• 020805 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 228: Holtz helps ECU rediscover recruiting base
• 020105 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 227: League reshuffling a net plus for ECU hoops
• 012505 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 226: 'Student-Athlete' concept has new hope
• 011805 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 225: Conditioning vital to renewed football success
• 011105 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 224: Academic woes complicate rebuilding task
• 010405 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 223: TV will force Big East's hand
• 122804 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 222: Playoff wouldn't level the playing field
• 122104 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 221: Herrion treading in unfamiliar waters
• 121404 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 220: Holtz making all the right moves
• 120404 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 219: Holtz embraces familiar formula
• 113004 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 218: Hunt for new skipper honing in
• 112804 O'Brien: Rivalry becomes hollow spectacle
• 112204 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 217: Gambling not an option this time around
• 112104 O'Brien: Despite loss, healing has begun
• 111904 O'Brien: Showdown set
• 111604 O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 216: J.T.'s case a tough sell
• 110904 Pirate Notebook No. 215: Herrion elevates stature of hoops at ECU
• 110204 Pirate Notebook No. 214: Ross has Army on the mend
• 103104 Pinkney finally gets his due
• 102604 Pirate Notebook No. 213: Strong stretch run vital for J.T
• 102404 Pirates lacking much fight
• 101904 Pirate Notebook No. 212: Holland 'gets it' about ECU's ambitions
• 101204 Pirate Notebook No. 211: Former Dark Horse at home in Dolphins' stable
• 100904 Pirates resurrect stirring script
• 100504 Pirate Notebook No. 210: Pirates, Thompson in precarious position
• 100304 Emotional tank running low for Pirates

• 092904 Pirate Notebook No. 209: Flame fizzling on Pirates' season

• 092604 Warrior QB deserved better outcome

• 092104 Pirate Notebook No. 208: Cincinnati looms as watershed game

• 091404 Pirate Notebook No. 207: Crystal ball on Pinkney getting clearer

• 091204 Pirates foiled by defense... again

• 090704 Pirate Notebook No. 206: Clean-up hitter found

• 090504 Poor execution guts grand scheme

• 083104 Pirate Notebook No. 205: Mountaineers provide unforgiving barometer

• 082404 Pirate Notebook No. 204: C-USA fumbled alignment mission

• 081804 Pirate Notebook No. 203: Heavy load on J.P's shoulders

• 081004 Pirate Notebook No. 202: Offensive arms race escalates in C-USA

• 080504 Pirate Notebook No. 201: New season, new outlook for J.T.

• 080404 Pirate Notebook No. 200: Transition the topic at C-USA Kickoff

• 072704 Pirate Notebook No. 199: Last hurrah for status quo should be a doozie

• 072204 - Pirate Notebook No. 198: Improvement a solid bet for '04

• 071304 - Hardwood direction favors ECU

• 070604 - Pirate Notebook No. 196: Homegrown talent pivotal for flagship program

• 062904 - Pirate Notebook No. 195: Tranghese: Noble or desperate?

• 062204 - Pirate Notebook No. 194: History, logistics indicate bright future

• 061504 - Pirate Notebook No. 193: Mazey picked wrong time to gamble

• 061404 - Game story: South Carolina 5, ECU 3: Wrong turn in Columbia ends journey to Omaha

• 061304 - Game story: South Carolina 4, ECU 2: Gamecocks weather the storm

• 060804 - Pirate Notebook No. 192: CWS berth now benchmark for 'next level'

• 060704 - Jones ignites rout of Seahawks

• 060604 - Mathews hurls Pirates past Stony Brook

• 060104 - Pirate Notebook No. 191: Imperfect Pirates facing tough road

• 052504 - Pirate Notebook No. 190: Mazey's stock on the rise

• 051804 - Pirate Notebook No. 189: Ballard's timeout call a wise move

• 050404 - Pirate Notebook No. 18: Pirates have Omaha formula

• 042204 - ECU-NC State Game Story: Business as usual at 'home away from home'

• 042004 - Pirate Notebook No. 187: ECU a hostage in realignment process

• 040604 - Pirate Notebook No. 186: In Noah, I trust

• 033004 - Pirate Notebook No. 185: With wins, Thompson can unite

• 032304 - Pirate Notebook No. 184: ECU Hall deserves new home

• 031604 - Pirate Notebook No. 183: Point guard decision pivotal for next season

• 031004 - Pirate Notebook No. 182: The grand climax before the decline?

• 030204 - Pirate Notebook No. 181: Turnaround hinges on improved field general

• 022404 - Pirate Notebook No. 180: C-USA making its court case

• 022004 - Pirate Notebook No. 179: Logan belongs in college game

• 021704 - Pirate Notebook No. 178: Hoops should dictate C-USA's next move

• 021304 - Pirate Notebook No. 177: Hoops should dictate C-USA's next move

• 021004 - Pirate Notebook No. 176: Ranking recruits becoming less relevant

• 020604 -  Pirate Notebook No. 175: J.T. aiming high with recruiting vision

• 020304 - Pirate Notebook No. 174: Herrion deserves long-term commitment

• 013004 - Pirate Notebook No. 173: ECU not short on options

• 012704 - Pirate Notebook No. 172: C-USA, ECU adrift in stormy seas

• 012004 - Pirate Notebook No. 171: Fans hold key to hoops success

• 011304 - Pirate Notebook No. 169: Improved league has ECU playing catch-up

• 010904 - Pirate Notebook No. 168: Coming of age a painful process

• 010604 - Pirate Notebook No. 167: Showdown with Blazers is Herrion's biggest

• 010204 - Pirate Notebook No. 166: Pirates getting fortified for league gauntlet

• 123003 - Pirate Notebook No. 165: ECU should stick to recruiting roots

• 122303 - Pirate Notebook No. 164: Perimeter play key to reaching postseason

• 121903 - Pirate Notebook No. 163: J.T. should look to program's past

• 121903 - Football news: Staff churning at ECU

• 121703 - Pirate Notebook No. 162: Crucial season for Herrion

• 120503 - Pirate Notebook No. 161: All-star voting no exact science

• 120203 - Pirate Notebook No. 160: Troth deserved better

• 113003 - Southern Miss Game Coverage: Thompson's task now tougher

• 112503 - Pirate Notebook No. 159: Cowen crusade nears junction

• 112303 - Tulane Game Coverage: No margin for error for ECU

• 112103 - Pirate Notebook No. 158: TCU better served in C-USA

• 111703 - Pirate Notebook No. 157: Tenuous truce on BCS battlefront

• 111403 - Pirate Notebook No. 156: TCU, MAC rattle status quo

• 111103 - Pirate Notebook No. 155: Pinkney deserves keys to offense

• 110903 - USF Game Coverage: Scoreboard truly didn't reflect the story

• 110703 - Pirate Notebook No. 154: Time to reshuffle, deal again

• 110403 - Pirate Notebook No. 153: Herrion deserves breakout year

• 103103 - Pirate Notebook No. 152: Plenty of diamonds in AD rough

• 102803 - Pirate Notebook No. 151: Offense still probing for winning formula

• 102603 - Louisville Game Coverage: Stretch run should focus on sustained execution

• 102403 - Pirate Notebook No. 150: Reformulated C-USA has its perks

• 102003 - Pirate Notebook No. 149: Nick Floyd: Positioning the Pirates

• 101903 - Army Game Coverage: A bonding win for East Carolina

• 101803 - From The Dugout with Coach LeClair

• 101403 - Pirate Notebook No. 148: Paul Troth: Case study of a mismanaged QB

• 101203 - UNC-CH Game Coverage: Stakes rising as season slips away

• 101203 - From The Dugout with Coach LeClair

• 100703 - Pirate Notebook No. 147: Stakes much different this time around

• 100403 - From The Dugout with Coach LeClair

• 100103 - Houston Game Coverage: ECU now facing one-game season

• 093003 - Pirate Notebook No. 146: C-USA looking in wrong direction

• 092803 - Pirate Notebook No. 145: Fall ball opens with Omaha on the mind

• 092703 - From The Dugout with Coach LeClair

• 092303 - Pirate Notebook No. 144: Improving C-USA lays down on realignment

• 092103 - Wake Forest Game Coverage: Mistakes at Wake call for QB overhaul

• 091803 - From The Dugout with Coach LeClair

• 091603 - Pirate Notebook No. 143: ECU offense needs some hocus pocus

• 091403 - Miami Game Coverage: J.T.'s role increasing in significance

• 091103 - Pirate Notebook No. 142: Thompson has Pirates on three-step plan

• 090803 - Pirate Notebook No. 141: Thompson faces tougher task than winning

• 090703 - West Virginia Game Coverage: ECU offense mired in recession

• 090503 - Pirate Notebook No. 140: Transition won't happen quickly for Pirates

• 090203 - Cincinnati Game Coverage: Same ol', same ol' for ECU

• 083003 - Pirate Notebook No. 139: ECU begins season in must-win situation

• 082703 - Pirate Notebook No. 138: ECU defense seeking image makeover

• 082303 - Pirate Notebook Special: Magazine Out-take: Q & A with John Thompson

• 082003 - Pirate Notebook No. 137: Help wanted: HR hitter for AD opening

• 081503 - Pirate Notebook No. 136: Fresh outlook, remodeled physique for Troth

• 081303 - Pirate Notebook No. 135: Pirates carry big chip over pessimistic predictions

• 080803 - Pirate Notebook No. 134: Fans have vital role in game of league dominoes

• 080603 - Pirate Notebook No. 133: Time for Banowsky to step up

• 073003 - Pirate Notebook No. 132: Thompson back at home in C-USA

• 072403 - Pirate Notebook No. 131: C-USA Kickoff principals distracted by realignment

• 071503 - Bonesville Special — Bucking the BCS: Tulane CEO demands reform

• 070903 - Pirate Notebook No. 130: ECU fits ACC profile

• 070203 - Pirate Notebook No. 129: Hybrid leagues doomed by natural forces

• 062503 - Pirate Notebook No. 128: SEC chief Slive should up the ante

• 061803 - Pirate Notebook No. 127: Big East would provide big boost

• 061103 - Pirate Notebook No. 126: Integrity eroding in college athletics

• 060403 - Pirate Notebook No. 125: BCS or bust for East Carolina

• 051403 - Pirate Notebook No. 124: Muse can't take wait-and-see approach

• 050703 - Pirate Notebook Special: Q & A with Coach "Stock"

• 043003 - Pirate Notebook No. 123: Time for C-USA to revisit expansion issue

• 042303 - Pirate Notebook No. 122: Time to give Emory his due

• 041603 - Pirate Notebook No. 121: Rimpf mature beyond his years

• 041303 - Purple-Gold Game Story: Copper golden in Purple victory

• 040903 - Pirate Notebook No. 120: Stockstill won't be rushed in naming starter

• 040203 - Pirate Notebook No. 119: Regardless of style, defense is key to C-USA title

• 032803 - Pirate Notebook No. 118: Direction of hoops program deserves vote of confidence

• 032603 - Pirate Notebook No. 117: Question marks abound in C-USA football race... again

• 031903 - Pirate Notebook No. 116: Hamrick, Adams moving forward

• 031403 - Pirate Notebook No. 115: Job openings abundant as Spring ball nears

• 031203 - Pirate Notebook No. 114: Conflict of interest subverts BCS committee's credibility

• 030703 - Pirate Notebook No. 113: No shortage of prime-time programs in C-USA

• 030503 - Pirate Notebook No. 112: Hard to pull against Troth in QB battle

• 022803 - Pirate Notebook No. 111: Talent gap growing more evident for Pirates

• 022603 - Pirate Notebook No. 110: Grimes sold on ECU and stable full of O-linemen

• 022103 - Pirate Notebook No. 109: ESPN not helping league's football image

• 021903 - Pirate Notebook No. 108: McManus quietly advances East Carolina's cause

• 021403 - Pirate Notebook Special - Part Two: Mazey has vision for college game

• 021203 - Pirate Notebook Special - Part One: Mazey primed for Omaha return

• 021203 - AUDIO SPECIAL: Q & A with Randy Mazey (30 minutes)

• 020703 - Pirate Notebook No. 107: Odom up to the challenge

• 020503 - Pirate Notebook No. 106: Signing day won't end recruiting debates

• 012903 - Pirate Notebook No. 105: Shot of confidence arrived at crucial time

• 012903 - Geography hinders ECU from hosting state prep title games

• 012603 - East Carolina-South Florida GAME STORY, box score and post-game audio

• 012403 - Pirate Notebook No. 104: Fanfare taking ECU hoops to new level

• 012203 - Pirate Notebook No. 103: Lack of urgency in practice stirs coach's ire

• 011703 - East Carolina-Louisville GAME STORY, box score and post-game audio

• 011503 - Pirate Notebook No. 102: Pirates can't afford prime-time flop

• 011003 - Pirate Notebook Special: Q&A with BILL HERRION (including audio file)

• 010803 - Pirate Notebook No. 101: Transitions leave C-USA football wide open

• 010303 - Pirate Notebook No. 100: Coach prods program out of 'hardwood purgatory'

• 010103 - Pirate Notebook No. 99: Frontcourt consistency key to breakout season

• 123002 - East Carolina-Marquette GAME STORY, box score and post-game audio

• 122702 - Pirate Notebook Special: Q&A with GEORGE KOONCE

• 122702 - Another Gator headed for ECU

• 122502 - Pirate Notebook No. 98: Time will tell the tale on Thompson selection

• 122102 - Thompson eager to build on 'great tradition'

• 122002 - East Carolina-George Mason GAME STORY, box score and post-game audio

• 122002 - East Carolina-George Mason SIDEBAR: Holcomb-Faye out indefinitely

• 121302 - Pirate Notebook No. 97:  Day-by-day focus ultimately leads to March

• 121102 - Pirate Notebook No. 96:  Pirate seniors scratching heads over Logan dismissal

• 121002 - East Carolina-Virginia Tech GAME STORY, box score and post-game audio

• 120702 - East Carolina-Cincinnati GAME STORY, box score and post-game audio

• 113002 - GAME DAY SLANTS: All of league's championship contenders at risk

• 112902 - WEEKEND PREVIEW: Not the time to talk bowls, says Logan

• 112702 - Pirate Notebook No. 95:  Parity hurting league's image in important circles

• 112502 - East Carolina-Ole Miss GAME STORY, box score and post-game audio

• 112402 - East Carolina-TCU GAME STORY, box score and post-game audio

• 112302 - GAME DAY SLANTS: ECU secondary can expect full-scale assault

• 112202 - WEEKEND PREVIEW: Two-QB system proves its mettle

• 112002 - Pirate Notebook No. 94:  Jeff Kerr: Fast track no substitute for football

• 111602 - GAME DAY SLANTS: Pregame pep talk might be a doozie

• 111502 - WEEKEND PREVIEW: Never-say-die Pirates tackle 0-for-Alabama slump

• 111402 - Pirate Notebook No. 93: Pirate great Kerr still commands R-E-S-P-E-C-T

• 110902 - GAME DAY SLANTS: Turning point for Pirates can start in Houston

• 110802 - WEEKEND PREVIEW: 'Get tough' approach still rules Logan practices

• 110602 - Pirate Notebook No. 92: East Carolina poised to climb C-USA hoops ladder

• 110102 - Pirate Notebook No. 91: Pirate football recruiting impacted by new obstacle

• 103002 - Pirate Notebook No. 90: Defensive woes obstruct Pirates' path to C-USA title

• 102702 - East Carolina-Louisville GAME STORY, box score and post-game audio

• 102502 - WEEKEND PREVIEW: Smith shouldering blame for Cardinals' woes

• 102302 - Pirate Notebook No. 89: Troth shows maturity in time of adversity

• 101902 - East Carolina-South Florida GAME STORY, box score and post-game audio

• 101802 - WEEKEND PREVIEW: Talented QB leaving his 'Marq' at USF

• 101602 - Pirate Notebook No. 88: Must-win situation arrives early for Pirates

• 101102 - Pirate Notebook No. 87: Forest sometimes hidden by trees

• 100802 - Bonesville Special Report: Adams not holding back in Friday night fight

• 100502 - East Carolina-Army GAME STORY, box score and post-game audio

• 100402 - WEEKEND PREVIEW: Pirates, Black Knights fighting to salvage seasons

• 100202 - Pirate Notebook No. 86: Retooled defense still needs work

• 092902 - East Carolina-West Virginia GAME STORY, box score and post-game audio

• 092702 - WEEKEND PREVIEW: Pirates looking to solve Morgantown mystique

• 092502 - Pirate Notebook No. 85: On the field and off, ECU lineman an All-American

• 092002 - WEEKEND PREVIEW: Nix, D'Angelo have Golden Eagles soaring

• 091802 - Pirate Notebook No. 84: Pirates know formula, now must repeat it

• 091502 - East Carolina-Tulane GAME STORY, box score and post-game audio

• 091302 - WEEKEND PREVIEW: Pirates confident as league season looms

• 091102 - Pirate Notebook No. 83: Despite INT's, Troth impressing

• 090802 - East Carolina-Wake GAME STORY, box score and post-game audio

• 090602 - WEEKEND PREVIEW: Pirates, Cards looking to salvage pride up front

• 090402 - Pirate Notebook No. 82: Hard to make sense of Friday night deal

• 090102 - East Carolina-Duke GAME STORY, box score and post-game audio

• 083002 - WEEKEND PREVIEW: In-state battles highlight C-USA action

• 082802 - Pirate Notebook No. 81: East Carolina trying to end streak of its own

• 082302 - Pirate Notebook No. 80: Primer for Dukies: How to prepare for our arrival

• 082102 - Pirate Notebook No. 79: "Zipper" adapts to evolving physique

• 081602 - Pirate Notebook No. 78: Kicker Miller a different kind of leader

• 081402 - Pirate Notebook No. 77: Brown primed to step out of the shadows

• 080902 - Pirate Notebook No. 76: Remodeled defense at heart of ECU changes

• 080702 - Pirate Notebook No. 75: Berry Embraces Bold Goals for Black Knights

• 072402 - Pirate Notebook No. 74: Poised to Lead, Confront and Perform

• 072402 - Pirate Notebook No. 73: At Louisville, Defense Wins Championships

• 062602 - Pirate Notebook Special: Q & A About Baseball with Mike Hamrick

• 062402 - Pirate Notebook No. 72: Candidates plentiful in LeClair family circle

• 061002 - Pirate Notebook No. 71: ECU Baseball Faces Series of Questions

• 053102 - Pirate Notebook No. 70: Catamount 'Kin' Converge on Clemson

• 052702 - Pirate Notebook No. 69: Inspired Pirates Remarkable in Title Game Win

• 052602 - Pirates Slay Bulls, Earn Shot at C-USA kingpin Houston

• 052302 - Narron Magnificent in Opening Round Win Over Horned Frogs

• 052002 - Pirate Notebook No. 68: Pirates navigate season of timeless lessons

• 051302 - Pirate Notebook No. 67: Questions & Answers with Paul Troth

• 050602 - Pirate Notebook No. 66: Sports work in mysterious ways

• 050102 - Hot Heels cool down East Carolina

• 042902 - Pirate Notebook No. 65: Troth: Revamped Pirates target C-USA, postseason

• 042402 - East Carolina catches fire late, then sizzles past Devils

• 042202 - Pirate Notebook No. 64: Midweek, non-conference success vital

• 041802 - Gaspar Puts on Show for Tar Heels and Record Harrington Crowd

• 041502 - Pirate Notebook No. 63: Coaching Genealogy: And Leggett Begat LeClair

• 040802 - Pirate Notebook No. 62: Brinson, Bunn Emerging as Go-To Guys

• 040102 - Pirate Notebook No. 61: Multiple Offense Fosters Smooth Transitions

• 032502 - Pirate Notebook No. 60: Ordinary Guy, Extraordinary Talent

• 031802 - Pirate Notebook No. 59: League's Quick Tourney Exit No Reason to Panic

• 031302 - Pirate Notebook No. 58: Logan, Bearcats Silence Preseason Doubters

• 031102 - Pirate Notebook No. 57: Work Ethic Will Be Hallmark of Herrion's Program

• 030602 - Pirate Notebook No. 56: C-USA Dance Invitation Hinge on Cincy Outcomes

• 030402 - Pirate Notebook No. 55: Scotland High Connection to ECU Keeps Flowing

• 022702 - Pirate Notebook No. 54: Future Pirate Devours Barbells and Groceries

• 022502 - Pirates' Chest Special: Edwards and U.B.E. East Carolina Legacies

• 022002 - Pirate Notebook No. 53: Location Ripens East Carolina for Baseball Dynasty

• 021802 - Pirate Notebook No. 52: Tournament Berth Hinges on Backcourt Play

• 021302 - LeClair Part 3 — Special Q&A: Coach Talks About Life, Religion and Omaha

• 021302 - Pirate Notebook No. 51: LeClair Part 2 — Low-key Confidence Rubs Off on Team

• 021102 - Pirate Notebook No. 50: LeClair Part 1 — Coach Embraces Bold Goals

• 020702 - Pirate Notebook No. 49: Signing Day a Clear Reflection of Progress at ECU

• 020602 - Pirate Notebook No. 48: Eagles Soaring as East Carolina Comes to Town

• 020402 - Pirate Notebook No. 47: Badiane's Presence Transforms Pirates' Defense

• 013002 - Pirate Notebook No. 46: ECU's Flagship Status on the Gridiron Under Attack

• 012302 - Pirate Notebook No. 45: Herrion Savors Pirates' Hyperactive Home Crowds

• 012102 - Pirate Notebook No. 44: Point Guard's Improvement Has Pirates on Track

• 011702 - Fired Up Williams Arena Crowd a Factor as ECU Stuns Cardinals

• 011702 - ECU-Louisville Multimedia Special: MPEG Movie Clip

• 011602 - Pirate Notebook No. 43: Herrion Has ECU Hoops on the Right Track

• 011402 - Pirate Notebook No. 42: Lutz Sees Rewards Growing Out of New Rivalry

• 011202 - Charlotte Crashes Boards, Sinks Pirates

• 011202 - ECU-Charlotte Multimedia Special: MPEG Movie Clip

• 010902 - Pirate Notebook No. 41: From Sandlot to Hardwood, Bing's a Smashing Hit

• 010702 - Pirate Notebook No. 40: Moral Victories Aside, the Pirates Belong

• 010502 - ECU-Cincy Multimedia Special: MPEG Movie Clips

• 010502 - Cincy Survives Scare from Aggressive Pirates in C-USA Hoops Opener

• 010202 - Pirate Notebook No. 39: Decision '02: Electing a Quarterback

• 123101 - Pirate Notebook No. 38: Looking Back on 2001: The Year's Best

• 122401 - Pirate Notebook No. 37: ECU Football Needs Attitude Adjustment

• 122001 - Herd Stampedes Pirates in Second Half GMAC Bowl Comeback

• 121901 - Pirate Notebook No. 36: History Brings Another Twist For ECU, Marshall

• 121901 - GMAC Special: Java-scripted Slide Show from Tuesday's Practice

• 121801 - Pirate Notebook No. 35: Pirates Add Final Touches to Gameplan

• 121801 - GMAC Special: Java-scripted Slide Show from Monday's Practice

• 121801 - GMAC Special: MPEG Movie Clip of an Option Play from Monday's Practice

• 121701 - Pirate Notebook No. 34: East Carolina Still Adjusting to New Role

• 121501 - PIRATES' CHEST Bowl Preview: Final Chance to Right the Ship

• 121201 - Pirate Notebook No. 33: Pirates Need to Let the Dogs Back Out

• 121001 - Pirate Notebook No. 32: Marshall Would Still Make Nice Fit

• 120501 - Pirate Notebook No. 31: Put Some Bojangles' Spice on those Awards

• 120301 - Pirate Notebook No. 30: All's Not Happy in Mudville

• 112801 - Pirate Notebook No. 29: Pirates the Best Fit for GMAC Bowl

• 112601 - Pirate Notebook No. 28: Big QB with Big Heart Exits Gracefully

• 112301 - Turnovers Sink Pirates; Bowl Hopes in Limbo

• 112201 - Game Day Capsule: East Carolina vs. Southern Miss

• 112101 - Pirate Notebook No. 27: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 112101 - Retire #9 — 'Beer Truck' Has Been One-of-a-Kind

• 111901 - Pirate Notebook No. 26: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 111601 - 19th-ranked Cardinals Seize Control of ECU's League Destiny

• 111501 - Game Day Capsule: East Carolina vs. Louisville

• 111501 - Pirate Notebook Special: Q & A Session with Bill Herrion

• 111401 - Pirate Notebook No. 25: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 111401 - Leaping into the Big-time: ECU Basketball Preseason Preview

• 111201 - Pirate Notebook No. 24: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 111101 - Same Plot, Same Nerve-wracking Climax — ECU Fights Off Bearcats

• 110701 - Pirate Notebook No. 23: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 110701 - Only Two 'Moore' Games for Legendary P.A. Announcer

• 110501 - Pirate Notebook No. 22: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 103101 - ECU Hangs on for Key C-USA Win Over Horned Frogs

• 103001 - Game Day Capsule: East Carolina at Texas Christian

• 102901 - Pirate Notebook No. 21: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 102401 - Pirate Notebook No. 20: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 102201 - Pirate Notebook No. 19: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 102101 - Resurgent Pirate Defense Turns Tigers into Pussy Cats

• 101901 - Game Day Capsule: East Carolina vs. Memphis

• 101701 - Pirate Notebook No. 18: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 101501 - Pirate Notebook No. 17: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 101401 - "Surprise Touchdowns" Vault Pirates Past Army

• 101301 - Game Day Capsule: East Carolina at Army

• 101001 - Pirate Notebook No. 16: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 100801 - Pirate Notebook No. 15: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 100601 - Key Penalties Matter as Pirates Fall Short at Chapel Hill

• 100501 - Game Day Capsule: East Carolina at North Carolina

• 100301 - Pirate Notebook No. 14*: Notes, Quotes and Slants
       *Note: Like the 13th floor in a hotel, Pirate Notebook No. 13 was purposely skipped.

• 100101 - Pirate Notebook No. 12: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 093001 - Syracuse Switch-a-roo Puts Squeeze on Pirates

• 092801 - Game Day Capsule: East Carolina at Syracuse

• 092601 - Pirate Notebook No. 11: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 092401 - Pirate Notebook No. 10: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 092301 - Defense Shaky, but Garrard-led Offense Shakes Off Tribe

• 092101 - Game Day Capsule: East Carolina vs. William & Mary

• 091901 - Pirate Notebook No. 9: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 091701 - Pirate Notebook No. 8: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 091201 - Pirate Notebook No. 7: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 091001 - Pirate Notebook No. 6: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 090901 - Pirates Shake Off Wake Loss by Crashing Wave

• 090801 - Special Column: It's Time to Make Pirate Heroes Visible!

• 090701 - Game Day Capsule - East Carolina at Tulane

• 090501 - Pirate Notebook No. 5: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 090301 - Pirate Notebook No. 4: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 090201 - Wake Takes Down Pirates in Grobe's Deacon Debut

• 083101 - Game Day Capsule - East Carolina vs. Wake Forest

• 082901 - Pirate Notebook No. 3: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 082701 - Pirate Notebook No. 2: Notes, Quotes and Slants

• 082201 - Pirate Notebook No. 1: Notes Quotes and Slants

• 082101 - Conference USA Preseason Football Preview

• 082101 - C-USA Must Make Its BCS Case on the Field
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