Web Roundup from Tuesday, Sept 20, 2016

ECU coach laments turnovers…Pirates look to bounce back against Virginia Tech…East Carolina’s American opener with UCF set for noon…ECU’s Zay Jones focused on bigger picture…Virginia Tech seeks consistency as it prepares for recent nemesis ECU…As revelations mounted on UNC’s bogus classes, leaders’ tension grew…UH-Louisville game officially sold out

Pirate Press: East Carolina Headlines

Bonesville.net

• From the Anchor Desk: Pirates up against ‘ultra red zone’
• Audio: Coach Mo Weekly Presser | Sept. 19, 2016

ecupirates.com

• Pirates In Third Place After Round One Of Janney Invitational
• Coach Montgomery’s Weekly Press Conference Quotes
• Jeffers Garners American Conference Rookie-of-the-Week Honors
• Women’s Basketball 2016-17 Season Tickets On Sale
• Brad Paisley’s Country Nation College Tour To Visit East Carolina

ECU coach laments turnovers Greenville Daily Reflector

Numerous mishaps cost Pirates at South Carolina Washington Daily News

New Bern Sun Journal

• Football: Pirates look to bounce back against Virginia Tech

• Football: Bouncing Hardy’s way

East Carolina’s American opener with UCF set for noon WITN 7

UCF vs. East Carolina football game time announced Orlando Sentinel

The East Carolinian

• Silver lining of Pirates’ loss: Defense
• Red zone struggles haunt ECU in their first loss of the season

247 Sports

• Players to Watchout for Virginia Tech – East Carolina
• ‘Hungry’ Pirates bounce back from tough first loss
• ECU – UCF kickoff time set
• Justin Fuente & the Hokies look forward to big test in ECU

East Carolina is resilient following loss Scout.com

Rivals.com

• Montgomery Reflects on S.C. Loss and Looks Ahead to Virginia Tech
• Hokies won’t sleep on East Carolina

Montgomery meets media, speaks on South Carolina loss and upcoming trip to Virginia Tech WNCT 9

ECU’s Zay Jones focused on bigger picture Wilmington Star-News

Roanoke Times

• After taste of success, Hokies trying to avoid annual trap against East Carolina
• Hokies notes: Center uncertainty, Marshawn’s return, a plus from punting and more

Tech Sideline

• Virginia Tech Hoping to Avoid Letdown vs. East Carolina, Williams ‘Blessed’ to Be Playing Again
• Tech Talk Live Notes: Justin Fuente Talks Jerod Evans, Previews East Carolina

Virginia Tech vs. East Carolina Prediction, Game Preview Campus Insiders

Virginia Tech seeks consistency as it prepares for recent nemesis ECU Richmond Times Dispatch

USC vs. ECU: 25 things you might have missed Columbia The State

From the Student Section: East Carolina vs. South Carolina SB Nation

Miami Hurricanes football: What games to watch on Miami’s bye week Palm Bach Post

How South Hampton Roads football players did in college ball this week Norfolk Virginian Pilot

ACC Update: Hokies and ‘Hoos trending in opposite directions WRIC 8

Around the American Athletic Conference

theamerican.org

• Women’s Soccer: Week Five Honors Announced
• Mendoza, Berryhill take home weekly volleyball honors
• Week 4 Football Coaches Teleconference: Listen Now
• Houston and UConn Players Earn Weekly Honors

Tuberville breaks down powerful Cougs   Greenville Daily Reflector

FSU game ‘huge’ opportunity for respect, Taggart says Tampa Bay Times

UCF football moving forward with freshman QB McKenzie Milton leading offense Orlando Sentinel

Hartford Courant

• Seen From Both Sides, Lew Perkins Can’t Predict What Big 12 Will Do
• UConn Kicker Puyol Named AAC Special Teams Player Of Week

Temple wants better play from linebackers, safeties Philly.com

Houston Chronicle

• UH having to change play-calling signals against Texas State
• UH-Louisville game officially sold out
• UH’s Tom Herman says Greg Ward will play Saturday
• UH’s Greg Ward, Steven Taylor pick up weekly honors

To stand a chance against TCU, SMU must improve ‘anemic’ red zone offense in Battle for the Iron Skillet  Dallas News

Memphis Commercial Appeal

• Memphis student coach Alexander Karr enjoying `the other side of the whistle’
• Quick takeaways from Tiger football’s media luncheon
• 3-star Tigers commit David Nickelberry known for versatility, passing ability

This week in Tulsa football: Biggest issues addressed Tulsa World

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News and Observer

• As revelations mounted on UNC’s bogus classes, leaders’ tension grew
• Former Pack QB Brissett has chance to start for Patriots
• More pressure, fewer penalties in Pack win over ODU
• What we’ve learned about UNC after three games

WRAL SportsFan

• Tar Heels face biggest weakness against first ACC foe
• Tudor: NC coaches earn a bunch of B grades this week

UVa remaining confident despite worst start since 2009 Richmond Times Dispatch

Louisville-Clemson set for top-five primetime showdown Charleston Post and Courier

Winston Salem Journal

• Color guard member accuses Miami football players of inappropriate pregame contact
• Marcus Cox’s status for Appalachian State-Akron game uncertain
• Wake Forest starting quarterback Kendall Hinton out 2-4 weeks

Can Virginia Tech take advantage of favorable schedule in ACC Coastal? Hampton Roads Daily Press