60 The ECU men's basketball program will lose one scholarship for the 2008-09 season and will have to cut its weekly practice time because it failed to meet the NCAA's standard for academic progress. www.newsobserver.com/1062418 East Carolina wins ninth straight. www.newsobserver.com/1060225 Softball team wins opener over UAB. www.newsobserver.com/1060226 The Tennessee Titans wanted a playmaker and got one -- East Carolina's blazing Chris Johnson. The 49ers wanted a lineman who can blow up offensive plays and took UNC's Kentwan Balmer. www.newsobserver.com/1051671 Duke and UNC are well-represented on the list. www.newsobserver.com/1049328 East Carolina standout Chris Johnson remains quietly confident about becoming an impact player in the NFL. www.newsobserver.com/1049429 ECU has one of the most respected athletic directors in the country, one of the top young football coaches and a proven winner at the helm of the basketball program. www.newsobserver.com/1047963 ECU pitcher hurls complete game. www.newsobserver.com/1046784 Once again, East Carolina's Pirates were threatening to pilfer a baseball game from N.C. State. But once again, the Wolfpack's Jimmy Gillheeney was there to save the night. www.newsobserver.com/1038768 East Carolina fans watching today's Purple-Gold football game won't see the Pirates' true strength, partly due to injuries and partly because teams don't show and tell all in spring scrimmages. www.newsobserver.com/1034452