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Memphis coach Josh Pastner has committed his first secondary violation. That's just the tip of the iceberg on this story.....

The Dig: You Can Taste the Salt in Memphis Edition. This time: Memphis area writers aren't pleased that the Tigers won't be hosting the C-USA Tournament in 2011; Mike Price hates a new NCAA proposed rule; Memphis loses a stud basketball player, and some conference expansion talk straight from the Commish's mouth. The Dig is your best UTEP and C-USA round-up.

Mini Dig: Derrick Caracter drawing interest from NBA teams; Tons of links from C-USA cities, and two Houston writers get into a war of words. The Dig is your best UTEP and C-USA roundup.

The Dig: Your Best Conference USA Roundup. Billy Gillispie can't get a job, SMU and UCF players get NFL tryouts, a former Miner has new competition, and the C-USA bowl pictures are clearing up. The Liberty bowl may not be in the cards. Also, a former UCF defensive lineman is trying to make the Top 5 in American Idol. When you hear his story, you'll root for him. In The Dig.

The Memphis Commercial Appeal's Dan Wolken reported, via Twitter, that former 4 Star Center/Power Forward recruit Rashanti Harris has committed to play for UTEP under Tim Floyd. Was the signing part of a package deal?

As the Miners rested up for Saturday's sold-out home finale, Memphis took a dagger to the heart of the UAB Blazers.  UAB was already square on the bubble, but now we have to wonder if the Blazers...