April 20, 2003

Pirates learning new system, staff
Fayetteville Observer

New staff has Leach excited about season
Fayetteville Observer

Saturday Box Score: TCU 4, ECU 3 (10) - 04.20
Bonesville.net

Baseball Falls In Extra Innings To TCU
ecupirates.com

9th-inning gamble helps deliver win for TCU
Ft Worth Star Telegram

TCU Comes From Behind For 4-3, 10-Inning Victory Over East Carolina
gofrogs.com

ECU falls to Frogs in 10th
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU loses in extras in Texas
Kinston Free Press

Saturday's baseball roundup
Dallas News

Softball Suffers Loss at Hands of Houston
ecupirates.com

April 19, 2003

Thad Mumau: Hoops Recruiting Report - 04.19
— Will Bell toll for ECU?
Bonesville.net

Friday Box Score: TCU 8, ECU 2 - 04.19
Bonesville.net

Pirates Fall Two Games Back With Loss AT TCU
ecupirates.com

TCU savors victory
Ft Worth Star Telegram

TCU Moves Into Sole Possession of Second Place With 8-2 Win Over East Carolina
gofrogs.com

Baseball Roundup
Dallas News

Men's Tennis Tops Saint Louis for Ninth-Place Finish
ecupirates.com

Pirate Softball Splits With Houston
ecupirates.com

April 18, 2003

Brian Bailey: From the Anchor Desk - 04.18
— Loss can't spoil hot dogs in the 'Jungle'
Bonesville.net

Pirates And Horned Frogs Battle In Key Conference USA Matchup
ecupirates.com

TCU Hosts East Carolina For Easter Weekend Baseball Action
gofrogs.com

ECU, TCU set for 3-game series
Greenville Daily Reflector

Dosh gets OK to transfer from UF
Jacksonville.com

East Carolina Preview - offense | defense 
College Football News

Future Opponent: West Virginia Preview - offense | defense
College Football News

ECU’s Boddie transferring
Greenville Daily Reflector

Guard Boddie transfers from ECU to UNCG
Raleigh News & Observer

Pirates Pick Up First Win in C-USA Men's Tennis Tourney
ecupirates.com

Women's Golf Prepares for Tampa
ecupirates.com

April 17, 2003

Al Myatt: View from the East - 04.17
— Advantage Heels while ace hurlers stay on ice
Bonesville.net

Wednesday Box Score: UNC-CH 8, ECU 4 - 04.
Bonesville.net

Pirates Unable To Rally From Large Deficit
ecupirates.com

Tar Heels down ECU, hit three homers
Washington Daily News

North Carolina tees off against ECU's pitching
New Bern Sun Journal

UNC doubles up ECU
Kinston Free Press

UNC drops ECU
Greenville Daily Reflector

UNC home runs topple ECU
Raleigh News & Observer

Tar Heels Top East Carolina, 8-4
tarheelblue.com

ECU's Diane Parker Named C-USA Swimmer of the Year
ecupirates.com

UNCG comes out even as point guards switch out
Greensboro News Record

Men's Hoops Signs Mike Cook to Letter of Intent
ecupirates.com

Pirate hoops adds Cook
Greenville Daily Reflector

April 16, 2003

Denny O'Brien: Pirate Notebook No. 121 - 04.16
— Rimpf mature beyond his years
Bonesville.net

Tuesday Box Score: ECU 6, Campbell 3 - 04.16
Bonesville.net

Pirates Pull Away From Camels in Ninth, 6-3
ecupirates.com

Pirates are striving for perfect 10
Greenville Daily Reflector

East Carolina Uses Late Rally To Top Campbell 6-3
Campbell Athletics

PIRATE NOTES- ECU women’s tennis team ties school record for wins
Greenville Daily Reflector

Lady Pirates Tie for Fifth in C-USA Tennis Tournament
ecupirates.com

Men's Golf Headed to Conference USA Championship
ecupirates.com

Terri Davenport Named C-USA Co-Track Athlete of the Week
ecupirates.com

Women's Soccer 3-1 in Spring Season
ecupirates.com

April 15, 2003

Brian Bailey: From the Anchor Desk - 04.15
— Football + baseball + fans = winning weekend
Bonesville.net

Pirates Set To Tackle In-State Rivals During a Pair of Midweek Games
ecupirates.com

Pirates visit Campbell
Greenville Daily Reflector

Campbell Baseball To Host Business Person Special Versus East Carolina Tuesday
Campbell Athletics

Jordan's Rally Keeps Lady Pirates Alive in C-USA Tennis
ecupirates.com

Men's Tennis to Face UAB in First Round of C-USA Tournament
ecupirates.com

Herrion says ECU still adjusting to C-USA
Fayetteville Observer

Jaguars notebook: Del Rio rebukes, lauds Garrard
Jacksonville.com

Garrard looks sharp
Jaguars.com

April 14, 2003

Al Myatt: View from the East - 04.14
—  Pirates show 'Post' pattern for success
Bonesville.net

Thad Mumau: Hoops Recruiting Report - 04.14
— N.H. guard set to sign; 7-1 'stringbean' in the wings?
Bonesville.net

Sunday Box Score: ECU 3, Memphis 2 - 04.14
Bonesville.net

Pirates Hang On For One-Run Victory
ecupirates.com

Diamond Bucs hold off scrappy Memphis, 3-2
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirates pull out win
Washington Daily News

Memphis Baseball Drops Series With 3-2 Loss to ECU
gotigersgo.com

ECU's Harris Finishes Tied for Second at Wofford Invitational
ecupirates.com

Women's Tennis Advances To C-USA Tournament Semifinals Cruising Past East Carolina 4-0
tulanegreenwave.com

Tulane women's tennis advances to C-USA championship semis
New Orleans Times Picayune

DePaul Completes Sweep of ECU Softball
ecupirates.com

In a perfect world
Kinston Free Press

Spring game undergoes some changes - 04.11
espn.com

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April 20, 2003

Hodges' help gets USC in trouble
Columbia (SC) The State

Hodges was on the trail for USC
Spartanburg Herald Journal

S. Carolina gets feat from pitcher
Charlotte Observer

State sweeps Virginia
Raleigh News & Observer

College Baseball Roundup
Winston Salem Journal

USC recruit out to prove himself
Columbia (SC) The State

Roy Williams' 'right thing' is really wrong
Anderson Independent

Williams' staff starts recruiting
Raleigh News & Observer

Expanding on this ACC talk
Durham Herald Sun

PGA: Mickelson passes on Charlotte
Charlotte Observer

April 19, 2003

Elon, N.C. A&T look at assistants
Columbia (SC) The State

Rain gets the best of USC, Mississippi State
Columbia (SC) The State

Spring produces positives
Columbia (SC) The State

Williams listed as starter at defensive end
New Bern Sun  Journal

Wake Forest turns its focus to passing
Fayetteville Observer

Bladenboro's Shaw can't wait for Wake's opener
Fayetteville Observer

ACC's Swofford denies secret talks
Spartanburg Herald Journal

Els says he can't play in Charlotte
Charlotte Observer

April 18, 2003

Bach pitches WFU past Davidson
Winston Salem Journal

Wolfpack nine on a great ride
Raleigh News & Observer

USC pitcher Marchbanks back on track
Columbia (SC) The State

Duke, UNC go to bat
Durham Herald Sun

Saint Roy shows his clay feet - or heels
Louisville Courier Journal

No Good Expected in Williams-Kansas Split
Durham Herald Sun

Purnell predicts big things
Spartanburg Herald Journal

A&T narrows search; Joyner 1 of finalists
Charlotte Observer

Door left open for Summers
Spartanburg Herald Journal

Thomas applies for pre-trial program
Columbia (SC) The State

Spring produces positives
Columbia (SC) The State

Wake Forest Preview - Offense | Defense 
College Football News

Big East, ACC spar over expansion issue
Greensboro News Record

Swofford- Big East off base
Raleigh News & Observer

Swofford rebukes Big East commish
Durham Herald Sun

Spartanburg makes bid for Shrine Bowl
Spartanburg Herald Journal

NBA: Michael Jordan Leaves With Cliffhanger
Durham Herald Sun

NFL: LAWSUIT- Davis says uniforms are too similar
Winston Salem Journal

April 17, 2003

KU files complaint about Roy
Lawrence Journal World

Williams denies tampering with recruits
Lawrence Journal World

Kansas lodges protest
Raleigh News & Observer

Kansas protests Williams' comments
Durham Herald Sun

Only one name for Baddour
Greensboro News Record

Smith denies influencing Williams' choice
Lawrence Journal World

Big East boss to ACC:
Back off 'Cuse, Miami
NY Daily News

USC expects to land 6-foot-10 center
Spartanburg Herald Journal

Tigers earn split with Coastal
Columbia (SC) The State

Wofford loses to USC, gains respect
Spartanburg Herald Journal

College roundup- Kicker picks Pack
Durham Herald Sun

Furman will honor player who died
Spartanburg Herald Journal

April 16, 2003

Moyer's Walk-Off Home Run Lifts Tar Heels Over VCU, 7-6
tarheelblue.com

Quick-starting Deacs thump Mountaineers
Winston Salem Journal

Coastal quiets Clemson's bats in win
Anderson Independent

Wake AD sets standard for the ACC
Wilmington Star

A ‘mind-boggling’ week for Williams
Durham Herald Sun

Williams settles in
Raleigh News & Observer

Courtship completed, Heels turn focus to court
Winston Salem Journal

Williams too busy to let homecoming job sink in
Charlotte Observer

Ford might be out of luck once again
Greensboro News Record

A&T to narrow list of coach candidates
Greensboro News Record

Lynch- I'll play for USC
Spartanburg Herald Journal

Williams leaving broadcast booth
Anderson Independent

PGA: Charlotte's tickets go fast for weekend
Charlotte Observer

April 15, 2003

UNC's prodigal son finally returns to the flock
Winston Salem Journal

Thad Mumau: Williams will inherit plenty of talent at UNC
Fayetteville Observer

Williams stories from the Durham Herald Sun
• Williams returns as Tar Heels coach
• Felton- ‘It’s going to be fun’
• Connecting past to the present?
• How the UNC saga unfolded
• Jayhawks rocked by Williams’ decision

Williams stories from the Raleigh News & Observer
• Williams rejoins 'family'
• Roots win out
• Carolina now holds hot hand
• Jayhawks fans react with best wishes, anger
• No denying it- Smith is happy

Williams stories from the Charlotte Observer
• Tar Heels make mess of getting right man
• Ford's status to be defined
• Jayhawks stung by departure
• Doherty lauds replacement with Heels
• Players excited about Williams

Williams stories from the Lawrence Journal World
• UNC not the good guys anymore
• Goodbye, Roy
• Family ties influenced decision
• Williams a Heel now
• Recruits stunned by move
• Pollard feels betrayed by coach's departure
• It's still Kansas basketball
• Coach's decision stuns Jayhawk fans
• Audio- Williams' news conference

UNC players put on Sunday best for initial get-together with coach
Winston Salem Journal

NCSU's Fowler, Sendek haven't been contacted
Raleigh News & Observer

Shyatt declines Cleveland St. job
Anderson Independent

Baseball: Clemson's offense struggling this season
Anderson Independent

Football: Clemson top recruit ineligible for now
Anderson Independent

April 14, 2003

Kansas, Carolina await fate
Lawrence Journal World

Kansas coach to decide
Raleigh News & Observer

Ask coach once, but not twice
Lawrence Journal World

Williams can't go wrong
Raleigh News & Observer

NC State Baseball Doubles Up Wake Forest, 13-6
theacc.com

Pack beats Deacons in series finale
Winston Salem Journal

Tar Heels Sweep Maryland with 4-0 Shutout Victory
theacc.com

Duke Baseball Falls to No. 5 Georgia Tech, 13-6
theacc.com

Gators rout Gamecocks, belt four home runs
Columbia (SC) The State

Seminoles ride pitcher to win, take series with Clemson
Columbia (SC) The State

Seminoles' Davidson shuts down Clemson
Spartanburg Herald Journal

Brown a lock at punter
Columbia (SC) The State

Ex-Deacon fingers agony and ecstasy
Charlotte Observer

Former Tiger Byrd comes away with top-10 finish
Anderson Independent

Wingate rookie a rare bright spot for Nuggets
Charlotte Observer

Colleges roundup- Beard gets top Duke honors
Durham Herald Sun

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April 20, 2003

Ex-Bearcat held on weapons charges
Cincinnati Enquirer

Baseball talent is remarkable
Biloxi Sun Herald

Hoffpauir's homer lifts USM over Memphis 7-5
Jackson (MS) Clarion Ledger

McCrory makes good on Friday gig
Jackson (MS) Clarion Ledger

Homer lifts USM by Tigers
Memphis Commercial Appeal

USM makes strides in spring drills
Jackson (MS) Clarion Ledger

Race to replace Dave Ragone has begun
Louisville Courier Journal

Tulane Wins 2003 C-USA Men's Tennis Championship
c-usasports.com

Studious Selmon Knew McCullum Was Right Coach
Tampa Tribune

Illini look to be Self-less
  Crean expected to be at top of list
Chicago Sun Times

Johnson's eligibility not an issue, coach says
Cincinnati Enquirer

Frogs Record 20 NCAA Regional Qualifying Marks on Saturday
gofrogs.com

April 19, 2003

Wave holds off Blazers 11-8
New Orleans Times Picayune

USM thunders past Memphis 15-4
Jackson (MS) Clarion Ledger

High Standards, High Expectations
Tampa Tribune

USF Names Robert McCullum Men’s Basketball Coach
c-usasports.com

SLU signs former UAB player
St Louis Post Dispatch

U of M reviews coach's pay from agents
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Goggin Leaving UC Staff
UCBearcats.com

Football looks for players to fill roles
UC News Record

Petrino pleased with what he sees
Louisville Courier Journal

2003 C-USA Golf Championship Previews
c-usasports.com

Tulane and TCU Advance to the 2003 C-USA Men's Tennis Tournament Final
c-usasports.com

April 18, 2003

Weekend Baseball Preview
c-usasports.com

Wave out to gain ground
New Orleans Times Picayune

Southern Miss takes on Memphis
Biloxi Sun Herald

McCullum Accepts 6-Year Package
Tampa Tribune

USF To Look Into Contractual Clause
Tampa Tribune

Spring Football Notebook
c-usasports.com

Cardinals, Spring Game get new looks
Louisville Courier Journal

Louisville Unveils New Football Uniforms
c-usasports.com

UAB Preview - offense | defense
College Football News

UC punter eager to kick
Cincinnati Enquirer

Jamar Enzor: Man in middle
Cincinnati Post

Day Two Complete of 2003 C-USA Men's Tennis Tournament
c-usasports.com

Seven Memphis Student-Athletes named to Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars Awards Team
c-usasports.com

April 17, 2003

USF Offers Basketball Job To McCullum
Tampa Tribune

Self, Crean at top of Kansas' wish list
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Greenberg In Violation Of USF Contract
Tampa Tribune

Charlotte signs physical forward
Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Men's Basketball Announces The Signing to Junior College Players
c-usasports.com

DePaul Men's Basketball Signs Chicago Public League Star Lorenzo Thompson
c-usasports.com

DePaul lands Crane's Thompson
Chicago Tribune

Saint Louis Men's Basketball Signs Tom Frericks
c-usasports.com

Spring signing is time for Eagles to bulk up
Biloxi Sun Herald

Southern Miss Men's Basketball Signs Brannon Hayes
c-usasports.com

USM lands big fish; UM still awaits catch
Jackson (MS) Clarion Ledger

6-10 forward puts U of L, UK on his nine-school list
Louisville Courier Journal

UH ends Rice dominance in Silver Glove Finale
Houston Chronicle

C-USA Announces Women's Swimming and Diving Awards
c-usasports.com

2003 C-USA Men's Tennis Championship
c-usasports.com

U of L men's tennis team has Dominican diaper dandy
Louisville Courier Journal

UH's Chandi Jones Invited to 2003 USA National Team Trials
c-usasports.com

April 16, 2003

Papa John's Stadium to get artificial turf
Louisville Courier Journal

Wave doesn't rally, LSU coasts
New Orleans Times Picayune

USM routs UNO
Jackson (MS) Clarion Ledger

UH/C-USA notebook- All's not lost in title bid
Houston Chronicle

Conference USA Baseball Notebook
c-usasports.com

Tulane Claims 2003 Conference USA Women's Tennis Championship
c-usasports.com

2003 C-USA Men's Tennis Championship Preview
c-usasports.com

TCU AD, Tennessee talk
Ft Worth Star Telegram

Pitino works to plug all sorts of holes - patiently
Louisville Courier Journal

Selmon Returns To USF After Interview Trip
Tampa Tribune

MU's Horn takes Western Kentucky post
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Pitt hires ex-Frog as coach
Ft Worth Star Telegram

Former TCU star Dixon lands Pittsburgh job
Dallas News

SLU expects to sign two centers -- one a 7-footer
St Louis Post Dispatch

Eagles expect to sign big man
Jackson (MS) Clarion Ledger

Tiger hunt still beating the weeds
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Koester gets new start at UC
Cincinnati Enquirer

UC's Johnson starts over in the NBA
Cincinnati Enquirer

TCU INSIDER
Ft Worth Star Telegram

April 15, 2003

Eagles enjoying life as king of C-USA hill
Jackson (MS) Clarion Ledger

Roy Williams' move to North Carolina could trigger a chain of events.
  Bill Self of Illinois is considered a candidate for the KU job, and the Illini could grab Marquette's Tom Crean if Self leaves.
St Louis Post Dispatch

Dougherty not interested in Kansas job
Ft Worth Star Telegram

USF Talks To 3 More Candidates
Tampa Tribune

'We throw the ball pretty good' says West of Tigers
Memphis Commercial Appeal

TU women's tennis team reaches final
New Orleans Times Picayune

U of L women fall in C-USA tennis tourney
Louisville Courier Journal

April 14, 2003

Wait Goes In Coach Search; USF To Hear From Butler
Tampa Tribune

Weekend Baseball Roundup
c-usasports.com

Settle's six RBI help TCU complete sweep of UAB
Ft Worth Star Telegram

Tulane earns unlikely sweep
New Orleans Times Picayune

Baseball Completes Sweep of C-USA Foe Houston With 5-1 Sunday Win
tulanegreenwave.com

Wild 7th inning salvages day for Eagles
Jackson (MS) Clarion Ledger

College Sports Television is coming to UH
Houston Chronicle

Chatty Massie named Tiger MVP at banquet
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Ex-Buc star in starring role at Blazer Day
Birmingham News

Blazers win in third playoff hole
Birmingham News