Monday, December 22, 2008

washington Daily News Holiday Invitational

Washington Daily News Holiday Invitational
At Northside High School
Saturday’s Results
Northside JV 60, Cape Hatteras 46
Pamlico 75, Creswell 40
Washington 66, Southside 38
Northside 64, Terra Ceia 42

(Note: Plymouth backed out late and Northside JV took its place)

Monday’s Games
WDN TOURNAMENT
AT NORTHSIDE
Creswell 59, Cape Hatteras 32
Southside 60, Terra Ceia 50
Pamlico 69, Northside JV 42
Washington 69, Northside 53

Tuesday, Dec. 23
HIGH SCHOOL
BASKETBALL
WDN TOURNAMENT
AT NORTHSIDE
3 p.m. - Terra Ceia vs. Cape Hatteras
4:30 p.m. - Northside JV vs. Southside
6 p.m. - Creswell vs. Northside
7:30 p.m. - Washington vs. Pamlico

Washington Daily News Holiday Invitational

Washington Daily News Holiday Invitational
At Northside High School
Saturday’s Results
Northside JV 60, Cape Hatteras 46
Pamlico 75, Creswell 40
Washington 66, Southside 38
Northside 64, Terra Ceia 42

(Note: Plymouth backed out late and Northside JV took its place)

Monday’s Games
WDN TOURNAMENT
AT NORTHSIDE
Creswell 59, Cape Hatteras 32
Southside 60, Terra Ceia 50
Pamlico 68, Northside JV 46
Washington 69, Northside 53

Tuesday, Dec. 23
HIGH SCHOOL
BASKETBALL
WDN TOURNAMENT
AT NORTHSIDE
3 p.m. - Terra Ceia vs. Cape Hatteras
4:30 p.m. - Northside JV vs. Southside
6 p.m. - Creswell vs. Northside
7:30 p.m. - Washington vs. Pamlico

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Washington Daily News Holiday Invitational

Washington Daily News Holiday Invitational
At Northside High School
Saturday’s Results
Northside JV 60, Cape Hatteras 46
Pamlico 75, Creswell 40
Washington 66, Southside 38
Northside 64, Terra Ceia 42

(Note: Plymouth backed out late and Northside JV took its place)

Monday’s Games
WDN TOURNAMENT
AT NORTHSIDE
3 p.m. - Creswell vs. Cape Hatteras
4:30 p.m. - Southside vs. Terra Ceia
6 p.m. - Northside JV vs. Pamlico
7:30 p.m. - Washington vs. Northside

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

WDN HOLIDAY INVITATIONAL

WDN TOURNAMENT
AT NORTHSIDE
Saturday, Dec. 20
3 p.m. - Plymouth vs. Cape Hatteras
4:30 p.m. - Pamlico vs. Creswell
6 p.m. - Washington vs. Southside
7:30 p.m. - Northside vs. Terra Ceia

Monday, Dec. 22
WDN TOURNAMENT
AT NORTHSIDE
3 p.m. - TBA
4:30 p.m. - TBA
6 p.m. - TBA
7:30 p.m. - TBA

Tuesday, Dec. 23
WDN TOURNAMENT
AT NORTHSIDE
3 p.m. - TBA
4:30 p.m. - TBA
6 p.m. - TBA
7:30 p.m. - TBA

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Goddard an All-American

North Carolina safety Trimane Goddard has been named to the 2008 Walter Camp All-America second team.
The Walter Camp team is the oldest All-America squad in the nation, now in its 119th season honoring players across the country. Goddard is the first Tar Heel to earn All-America honors since center Jason Brown in 2004.
Goddard is tied for the national lead with seven interceptions. He also has 48 tackles, 1.5 tackles for losses, five pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Twice he intercepted a pass on an opponent’s final drive to seal a win (Miami & Duke), and against Notre Dame his fumble recovery clinched Carolina’s victory.
For his on-field efforts, he was named to the All-ACC first team and a Thorpe Award semifinalist. Goddard’s seven interceptions equals the third-best single-season effort by a Tar Heel.
Goddard was also named to the Rivals.com All-America Third Team.

Holtz staying at ECU

By Steve Franklin
WDN Sports Writer

East Carolina football coach Skip Holtz has withdrawn his name for consideration to be Syracuse University’s next head coach.

In a statement released prior to Thursday’s AutoZone Liberty Bowl Press Conference, Holtz said that he is too focused on preparations for the upcoming bowl game to seriously consider the Orange’s offer.

"While it is always flattering for others to have an interest in your abilities, I simply am too focused on our preparations for the bowl game and many other of our short and long-term goals to fairly evaluate what I feel is a promising situation at Syracuse." Holtz said. "I appreciate Syracuse's interest but that certainly is a direct reflection on what our players, coaches and the Pirate Nation have been able to accomplish, especially through a season that featured so much adversity."

Holtz was in New York on Monday and Tuesday and met with Syracuse University Director of Athletics Darryl Gross — both were in town for the National College Football Hall of Fame inductions where Holtz’s father, Lou and former Syracuse quarterback Don McPherson were being honored.

According to several different sources and a published report from Washington’s WITN Channel 7, the Orange offered Holtz a deal that was worth nearly $12 million.

Last Saturday, Holtz led the Pirates (9-4) to their first conference championship in 32 years with a 27-24 win over Tulsa in the Conference USA Championship Game.

He has posted a 29-21 record at East Carolina and has led the Pirates to three consecutive bowl appearances.

Holtz has been rumored for several other positions, including the vacancy at Auburn.

“Everybody wants to talk about that during this lull between the regular season and bowl games,” Holtz said. “Right now, our focus is on getting this team ready to play in the Liberty Bowl.”

When asked if this meant he was staying at East Carolina or if he might consider another job elsewhere, Holtz quickly replied, “I’m happy with the (job) I have. I am excited about the program we’ve built at East Carolina and I am just glad to be here at the Liberty Bowl.”

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Clemmons, Wolfpack to face Rutgers in PapaJohns.com Bowl

Jamaine Clemmons and his N.C. State Wolfpack are going bowling. The Wolfpack will play Rutgers in the Dec. 29 PapaJohns.com Bowl in Birmingham, Ala.
Clemmons, a former standout at Williamston High School, is a defensive end with the Wolfpack.
N.C. State enters the bowl game with a 6-6 record, while Rutgers is 7-5.
The game, which will be televised by ESPN, kicks off at 3 p.m.

Goddard, Heels to play West Virginia in Meineke Car Care Bowl

Trimane Goddard and his North Carolina Tar Heels will play West Virginia in the Dec. 27 Meineke Car Care Bowl. The game, which will kick off at 1 p.m., will be played at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium, home of the Carolina Panthers.
It will be televised on ESPN. Both teams enter the bow game with 8-4 records.
Goddard, a former star at Roanoke High School, has the seven interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), 48 tackles, five pass break-ups, two fumble recoveries and a forced fumble this season for the Heels.
Goddard, named as the All-ACC First Team safety, has 12 interceptions and 176 tackles in his career.

PIRATES TO FACE KENTUCKY IN AUTOZONE LIBERTY BOWL

From ECU Sports Information
PIRATES TO FACE KENTUCKY IN AUTOZONE LIBERTY BOWL
ECU, Wildcats To Meet In AutoZone Liberty Bowl's Golden Anniversary Game January 2
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – East Carolina will play Kentucky in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl’s Golden Anniversary Game on Friday, January 2, 2009 at 5 p.m. (ET). The game will be televised by ESPN.
East Carolina (9-4) will be making its third appearance in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. The Pirates earned their spot in the game after defeating Tulsa 27-24 Saturday and winning the Conference USA championship. East Carolina played in the 1994 (vs. Illinois) and 1995 AutoZone Liberty Bowl games, defeating Stanford 19-13 in the 1995 contest.
"We are excited about the opportunity to represent Conference USA in the 50th Anniversary of the AutoZone Liberty Bowl," East Carolina Head Coach Skip Holtz said. "It's going to be a phenomenal trip. This is what we've talked about beginning with the first day of practice - the road to Memphis and what we've got to do to get there. I can't tell you how excited we are as a program and as a university to be there. It's a fitting reward for the team and the fans, because they put it out there on the line too."
“East Carolina has great fans and they're pumped up for the return trip to Memphis and the AutoZone Liberty Bowl after thirteen years,” said AutoZone Liberty Bowl executive director Steve Ehrhart. “Nearly four thousand Pirate fans waited an hour last night to welcome the team back home, that’s a sure sign they are dedicated and ready to celebrate a championship season in Memphis.”
Kentucky (6-6) will be making its first appearance in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. Memphis area resident and starting defensive end Jeremy Jarmon leads the Wildcats’ defensive unit. The bowl trip to Memphis marks a return trip to the AutoZone Liberty Bowl for Kentucky head coach Rich Brooks, who played in the game for Oregon State in 1962.
“It’s great that we’re playing in the 50th anniversary of a game that I actually played in when the game originated in Philadelphia,” said Brooks. “I think it’s an honor to play a conference champion, particularly one that was as hot to start the season as East Carolina was, and the way they finished the year will be a great test for our program.”
“We’re excited to have Kentucky in our game for the first time in the Bowl’s 50-year history,” Ehrhart said. “To have Jeremy Jarmon lead the Wildcats back to his hometown and to have a legendary coach of Rich Brooks’ stature return to the Bowl after more than 40 years is unique and special as we celebrate the Bowl’s 50th anniversary.”
The Pirates and Wildcats have faced off once previously as Kentucky posted a 6-3 victory on Nov. 13, 1993 in Lexington. On the other hand, East Carolina will try to make it two in a row against Southeastern Conference members after handing South Carolina a 21-3 setback in 1999.
ECU will have ticket, travel, and other ancillary information available on Monday, December 8th. All seating will be assigned using the Pirate Club priority point system. When ordering online Pirate Club members must login first and then place the order. Tickets will be available through the Athletic Ticket Office and by phone at 1-800-DIAL-ECU. Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Orders may also be placed online through the Online Ticket Center.