Christian Matau’s play this year could create Polynesian history lessons…WR Justin Hardy’s Journey Example for Rookies.

Headlines from East Carolina

Nuggets & Briefs for Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016  – Bonesville.net

ECU Concludes Fifth Workout Of Fall Camp – ecupirates.com

Volleyball Opens Preseason Camp Amidst Heightened Expectations – ecupirates.com

OLBs set to bruise offenses – Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirates don pads, battle fog in first two-a-day of camp – WNCT 9

Christian Matau’s play this year could create Polynesian history lessons – todaysU.com

A’s prospect Cotton loses perfect game with two outs in ninth – NBC Bay Area

ECU’s DBs and WRs are competing hard in preseason camp – scout.com

Pirates dodge one injury bullet, have concern over another – 247 Sports

UPDATE: ECU player taken to hospital, later released – 247 Sports

Coprich adjusting on the fly – 247 Sports

Countdown To Kickoff: No. 26 Colby Gore – 247 Sports

WR Justin Hardy’s Journey Example for Rookies – Atlanta Falcons

Meet the public university that actually has a surprisingly high number of Republican professors – The College Fix

Headlines from around the American Athletic Conference

Greg Ward Jr. On Sports Illustrated Cover – theamerican.org

UConn Unanimous Selection in 2016 Women’s Soccer Preseason Coaches’ Poll – theamerican.org

‘We Will’: Navy football team adopts slogan to honor fallen teammate Will McKamey – Annapolis Capital Gazette

Is cost of moving to Big 12 too steep for Cougars? – Houston Chronicle

UH’s Tom Herman names four seniors as team captains – Houston Chronicle

Dillingham, 26, brings endless energy to work with Tiger QBs – Memphis Commercial Appeal

DL Jonathan Wilson a late addition to Memphis football team – Memphis Commercial Appeal

Tuberville unhappy with UC offense – Cincinnati Enquirer

UCF OC Troy Walters ‘excited’ about freshman RB Jawon Hamilton – Orlando Sentinel

Temple’s Jennings wants to catch touchdowns  – Philly.com

Hurricane gets back to work after day off – Tulsa World

Practice Report: Bulls again avoid heat, casualties – Tampa Bay Times

Headlines from the Carolinas and beyond

Former Wake Forest coach, Bill Dooley dies at 82 – Winston Salem Journal

A side of Bill Dooley few got to see – Winston Salem Journal

Bill Dooley remembered as a ‘maker of men’ – Roanoke Times

Former UNC coach Bill Dooley remembered for hard stare, few words and lasting lessons  – Charlotte Observer

Bill Dooley was a positive influence on and off the field – Wilmington Star-News

How new quarterback Ryan Finley already has helped NC State – ESPN

Evans, Motley getting down to business in Hokies ‘QB battle’ – Roanoke Times

Summerville’s Zack Bailey becoming a five-position player on Gamecocks’ offensive line – Charleston Post & Courier

Wilder, ODU gain a little national notice for winning close games – Norfolk Virginian Pilot

UNC defensive knowledge ‘night and day’ from last year, Gene Chizik says – Raleigh News & Observer

Tim Tebow playing pro baseball? The Charleston RiverDogs are on board – Charleston Post & Courier

Phelps takes back 200-meter butterfly crown; Ledecky wins 200 freestyle – Raleigh News & Observer

Charlotte’s Ryan Lochte earns gold on USA’s dominant 4×200 relay team – Charlotte Observer

Panthers LB Luke Kuechley misses Tuesday practice

Majority of basketball coaches: NCAA should ban tournaments in NC over HB2 – Charlotte Observer