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Web Roundup for Thursday, Sept 1, 2016

August 31, 2016 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

ECU formally notified it’s no longer candidate for Big 12 membership…Summers defines his role …Saints re-sign veteran lineman C.J. Wilson one day after releasing him …The Big 12 expansion beauty pageant is an ugly show for all involved…5 college football games to watch Thursday as Carolinas schools kick off a new season…

Pirate Press: East Carolina Headlines

From Bonesville.net

  • Insights from Brett: Pirates made a case worth making
  • Nuggets & Briefs for Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016

Payne Signs Professional Basketball Contract In Israel 
ecupirates.com

Summers is Pirates’ Mr. Everything 
Greenville Daily Reflector

Football: Summers defines his role 
New Bern Sun Journal

Western Carolina @ ECU: The Edge 
247 Sports

New Orleans Saints bring back DL C.J. Wilson 
New Orleans Times Picayune

Saints re-sign veteran lineman C.J. Wilson one day after releasing him 
New Orleans Advocate

Producing some tremendous role models
Washington Daily News

Gameday Weather
Weather Underground

 

Big 12 Expansion Coverage

ECU formally notified it’s no longer candidate for Big 12 membership 
Fayetteville Observer

Pirates not going to Big 12
Greenville Daily Reflector

Coach Montgomery talks Big 12 decision, communication and more 
Scout.com

ECU Athletic Director Jeff Compher Reacts to Big 12 Snub (PI Audio) 
Rivals.com

From 247 Sports

  • ECU disappointed, but motivated following Big 12 shun
  • ECU denied by Big XII, the internet reacts

ECU’s denial to the Big 12 centers on winning 
Wilmington Star-News

Big 12 says no to ECU 
WNCT 9

ECU no longer being considered for Big 12 Conference 
WITN 7

Sad day for Sandra Bullock as East Carolina drops out of Big 12 expansion derby 
Tulsa World

Big 12 narrows expansion list to ‘6 to 8 schools,’ Bowlsby declines comment as East Carolina out 
AL.com

Here’s what we know about Big 12 expansion
Memphis Commercial Appeal
UC makes Big 12’s first round of cuts 
Cincinnati Enquirer

Report: USF makes Big 12 expansion cut, ECU out 
Tampa Bay Times

From the Dallas News

  • Big 12 expansion update: Field appears to be thinning; Two schools report out, is SMU still alive?
  • Big 12 expansion update: What sources are saying about most likely candidates, how many are still in hunt and SMU

UCF reportedly to meet with Big 12 officials next week to make expansion pitch 
Orlando Sentinel 

Tulane among 12 finalists for Big 12 expansion, ESPN reports
New Orleans Advocate
Source says Temple still in talks with Big 12 
Philly.com
Colorado State makes first cut in Big 12 expansion 
Fort Collins Coloradoan
Air Force survives first Big 12 expansion cut, source says 
Colorado Springs Gazette
Report: Rice, UH make initial Big 12 expansion cut
Houston Chronicle
Sorry East Carolina, you’re not going to the Big 12 
thecomeback.com (blog) 

The Big 12 expansion beauty pageant is an ugly show for all involved 
Sporting News

Around the American Athletic Conference

American Coaches Prepare For Game Day Feeling 
theamerican.org

Navy football has tough act to follow in 2016 
Annapolis Capital

UC opener: Scouting report, prediction 
Cincinnati Enquirer

UCF offers Daytona Beach Mainland receiver Demarcus Adams a scholarship
Orlando Sentinel

Scott Frost has brought energy, a modern offense to UCF
USA Today (AP)

UConn Still In Big 12 Mix As It Prepares For Thursday Opener Vs. Maine At The Rent
Hartford Courant

 

Practice report: New Memphis football coaching staff gears up for game day
Memphis Commercial Appeal

Temple and Army have unique football history
Philly.com

Tigers, Cougars, Badgers: An awesome Marvel look at Kickoff Week 
ESPN.com

From the Houston Chronicle

  • All tickets sold for Cougars’ opener vs. Sooners
  • Cougars coach Tom Herman cuts off segments on Sports Radio 610
  • Transformed UH lineman Mac Long to make unprecedented first start against Oklahoma

From the Tulsa World

  • Following success of 2015, Tulsa aiming higher this season: the AAC title
  • Bill Haisten: TU coach Philip Montgomery mum on Baylor scandal, and it’s the right play
  • TU notebook: Hurricane to open a third straight season at home

From the New Orleans Times Picayune

  • Tulane coach Willie Fritz says ‘little things’ will be the difference in season opener
  • 5 keys to victory for Tulane vs Wake Forest

From the New Orleans Advocate

  • Tulane faces Wake Forest on Thursday, and only one thing is certain — uncertainty
  • Tulane at Wake Foest: Guerry Smith’s top four thoughts

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

From WRAL SportsFan

  • Grand Opening: College football begins with marquee games
  • Week One asks Pack, Devils QB questions, if Heels can upset

From the Winston Salem Journal

  • App State’s highly-anticipated season begins with ear-splitting test
  • For Wake, the buck stops at Marquel Lee

From the Raleigh News and Observer

  • How to watch college football on ACC Network Extra
  • Moment of truth arrives for UNC run defense

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press

  • W&M gets another chance at an FBS team in N.C. State
  • ACC games against regional FCS opponents continue to make sense
 From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
  • Liberty head coach Turner Gill talks Hokies
  • ODU football enters brave new world of streaming TV this week
  • Among Virginia football’s many challenges: winning back the fans

 

From the Richmond Times Dispatch

  • At UVa, statistical analytics help Cavaliers prepare for game day
  • William & Mary at N.C. State preview

From Columbia’s  The State

  • Gameday Guide: Clemson vs. Auburn TV details, key players, and more
  • How many USC games can go either way in 2016? A bunch
 From the Charleston Post and Courier
  • Spur of the Moment: Gamecocks’ path to six wins? Win early, and on the road
  • Inside the Game: South Carolina at Vanderbilt
From the Charlotte Observer
  • 5 college football games to watch Thursday as Carolinas schools kick off a new season
  • Charlotte 49ers welcome challenge of facing No. 19 Louisville, their first Top 25 opponent
  • Ex-Butler High star Clifton Duck accepts challenge, likely starter as ASU freshman vs. Vols

From the Knoxville News Sentinel

  • Appalachian State ranked higher than six SEC teams in USA TODAY’s NCAA Re-rank
  • Matchups: Vols vs. Appalachian State

U of L-Charlotte | Keys to victory, prediction 
Louisville Courier Journal

Hyde: Richt Era kicks off at Miami, but some old problems remain 
Florida Sun Sentinel

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

From the Richmond Times Dispatch

  • Virginia governor makes a play for Redskins stadium at ‘Welcome Home’ banquet
  • Redskins QB Kirk Cousins buys entire team Tommy Bahama shirts for luncheon
 From the Charlotte Observer
  • For this Panther, NFL exhibition against Steelers could be ‘win or go home’
  • NBC’s Tony Dungy/Rodney Harrison: Panthers are the team to beat in the NFC; no Super Bowl hangover

From ESPN.com

  • Thursday NFL preview for all 32 teams
  • Late appeal sends concussion suit to high court
  • Brady returning to Michigan as honorary captain

From NBC Sports

  • Alamo Bowl inks extensions with Big 12, Pac-12 through 2025
  • NFL clears Harrison, Peppers and Matthews

 

 

 

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