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Tuesday, September 04, 2012  USC head coach Steve Spurrier says quarterback Connor Shaw could play Saturday in the Gamecocks home opener against East Carolina.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Gamecock fans now know when they'll geet to see their 2012 squad in action for the first time in the upcoming season.

Thursday, November 18, 2010  Lorenzo Brown had 16 points and Scott Wood 13 as North Carolina State used a 42-10 run to blow out state rival East Carolina, 85-65, at the Charleston Classic on Thursday night.

Saturday, October 23, 2010  The South Carolina State Bulldogs (4-2, 2-1 MEAC) will face one of their toughest task of the season when they host the visiting Pirates of Hampton University (5-1, 4-0 MEAC) Saturday at Oliver C. Dawson Stadium.

Saturday, September 11, 2010  Dominique Davis threw three touchdown passes and ran for two scores to help East Carolina beat Memphis 49-27 on Saturday.

Friday, January 15, 2010  East Carolina athletic director Terry Holland says the Pirates will begin working this weekend to find a new football coach after Skip Holtz left for South Florida.

Monday, December 07, 2009  Pirates hold line on season-ticket prices for 8th consecutive season

Tuesday, June 30, 2009  Yankees acquire former AL Rookie of Year Eric Hinske from Pirates for 2 minor leaguers

Wednesday, June 10, 2009  Andy LaRoche's 2-run single in 9th lifts Pirates over Braves 3-1

Tuesday, May 26, 2009  Zambrano ejected but Cubs beat Pirates 5-2 on Johnson homer in 8th

Tuesday, February 17, 2009  Outfielder Nate McLouth, Pirates agree to $15.75 million, 3-year deal, avoid arbitration.