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Web Roundup for Thursday, Aug 18, 2016

August 18, 2016 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

Panthers work out free agent offensive tackle Willie Smith…Merritt wins 200 semifinal…Carelessness in USF’s Big 12 pitch makes a fine school a joke…

Headlines from East Carolina

Insights from Brett: Summers has eyes on a different prize – Bonesville.net

Nuggets & Briefs  – Bonesville.net

Monahan Named Scholar-Athlete Excellence Award Recipient – ecupirates.com

Pirates Finish 16th Workout; Demetri McGill Profile – ecupirates.com

2016 East Carolina Pirates Football Preview  – Maddux Sports

Montgomery not looking ahead  – Greenville Daily Reflector

Panthers work out free agent offensive tackle Willie Smith – CBS Sports

Carolina Panthers work out two offensive tackles, including ex-Giants starter Will Beatty – Charlotte Observer

Panthers work out free agent offensive tackle Willie Smith – 247 Sports

Even without Woods, plenty at stake at Wyndham Championship – azcentral.com

Merritt wins 200 semifinal – Hampton Roads Daily Press

Va. Tech alum helps U.S. women sweep 100 hurdles; Merritt reaches final in men’s 200 – Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Big 12 Basketball: Is East Carolina a viable candidate for expansion?  – bustingbrackets.com

USC hoping to keeping seven footer home – Spartanburg Herald-Journal

McGinn: Packers have the depth to deal – Packers News

 

Headlines from around the American Athletic Conference

Carelessness in USF’s Big 12 pitch makes a fine school a joke – Tampa Bay Times

The Foolproof Solution for Big 12 Expansion – Viva The Matadors

Data: Bulls boast nation’s most localized roster – Tampa Bay Times

Best-case/worst-case scenarios for SMU; how good can Ponies be? – Dallas Morning News

Renovation underway at Fifth Third Arena – Cincinnati Enquirer

Middletown’s Zach Edwards looks for big UC finish – Cincinnati Enquirer

A look at local top football recruits – Cincinnati Enquirer

Talent, potential are the bywords for Navy secondary – Annapolis Capital

Tulsa RB James Flanders expected to have bigger role – Tulsa World

White answers coach’s challenge with physical play – Memphis Commercial Appeal

UCF football transformation ranges from beards to coaches’ fitness – Orlando Sentinel

Tulane linebacker Nico Marley changes jersey number to honor father – New Orleans Times Picayune

‘Surprise of fall camp’ Robert Kennedy surges up Green Wave depth chart  – New Orleans Advocate

Howard Wilson’s return quite timely for UH secondary – Houston Chronicle

 

Headlines from the Carolinas and beyond

Football: Worth the wait  – New Bern Sun Journal

NC State makes progress up front  – Raleigh News and Observer

Western Carolina’s O-line has a strong WNC presence – Asheville Citizen Times

Hokies’ starting quarterback will be accustomed to adversity  – Hampton Roads Daily Press

Under Will Muschamp, Gamecocks aim to prove ‘we’re not a last-place team’ – Charleston Post and Courier

September is Critical for South Carolina  – southernpigskin.com

Cutcliffe opposes 9-game ACC schedule  – Raleigh News and Observer

Clemson Tigers believe they can ‘win it all’ – Charleston Post and Courier

What are the reasonable expectations for UNC football?  – Raleigh News and Observer

Duke has speed, power in running backs Wilson and Duncan  – Raleigh News and Observer

Houston tries to elevate a winning JMU program – Richmond Times Dispatch

Top five Triangle Olympic performances  – Raleigh News and Observer

Brazilian authorities pull US swimmers off flight home  – Raleigh News and Observer

Zero points, zero rebounds? Nic Batum says don’t worry, Hornets fans – Charlotte Observer

Top 50 college football prospects in North Carolina: Nos. 21-30 – Fayetteville Observer

Returning players fuel Wake hoop win in Bahamas  – Wilmington Star-News

Fayetteville, Houston Astros agree to move forward on plans for MiLB stadium  – WRAL SportsFan

Run game a focus as Redskins return to Ashburn – Richmond Times Dispatch

Coaching Panthers star-studded LB unit? It’s harder than it seems – Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Hornets’ home arena changing name to Spectrum Center – Charlotte Observer

 

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