Web Roundup from Saturday, Sept 24, 2016

GAMEDAY: Pirates eyeing another ACC win … ECU hopes to bounce back at Virginia Tech…ECU’s defense could be a problem for Virginia Tech …After two straight losses to ECU, Hokies look to avenge past shortcomings… East Carolina has beaten Virginia Tech twice in a row. Would 3 make it a rivalry?…Former coach and AD Terry Holland honored by U.Va.

Pirate Press: East Carolina Headlines

Bonesville.net

• Bonesville Pre-Game Podcast: Myatt & Monroe
• Game Day Weather: ECU at Virginia Tech

ecupirates.com

• Gameday: ECU Squares Off Against Virginia Tech
• Cross Country Women Win ECU Pirate Invitational Title
• Abria Trice Signs Second Pro Contract In Luxembourg

Greenville Daily Reflector

• GAMEDAY: Pirates eyeing another ACC win
• GAMEDAY: Dayon Pratt Q&A 

ECU hopes to bounce back at Virginia Tech Washington Daily News

Saturday morning blitz: East Carolina seeks seventh straight win against ACC  Raleigh News and Observer

East Carolina VS. Virginia Tech Gobbler Country Staff Picks Gobbler Country

East Carolina has beaten Virginia Tech twice in a row. Would 3 make it a rivalry? SBN

Why nearly half of the top college QBs have transferred the last five years Dallas Morning News

247 Sports

Week 4 CFB Picks ATS: East Carolina Pirates at Virginia Tech Hokies  Maddux Sports

 

Around the American Athletic Conference

theamerican.org

• What To Watch: Early Games on a busy 10-game Football Saturday
• Thank You Teachers
• SMU Falls To TCU, 33-3
• American Cities: Dallas, New Orleans, and Tampa

Dallas Morning News

• SMU follows same sad script in 33-3 loss to TCU
• Game provides peaceful platform for police support and those choosing to kneel during national anthem

Five in SMU band kneel while performing anthem ESPN.com

Tampa Bay Times

• Four reasons the FSU game is biggest in USF history
• USF-Florida State: Living with the reality of ‘double-agent’ fans

Football preview: Houston at Texas State Houston Chronicle

For Maulet, playing Bowling Green will be `personal’ Memphis Commercial Appeal

Tulsa at Fresno State: Hurricane seeks third win in nonconference finale Tulsa World

Tulane looking to turn around recent struggles in close games New Orleans Times Picayune

Thomas is back, but Temple running game still going slow Philly.com

UCF offensive line eager to support young QB McKenzie Milton, offense Orlando Sentinel

Pivotal Game For UConn; Chance For Offense To Finally Emerge Vs. High-Flying Syracuse Hartford Courant

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Predictions for Week 4 of college football Wilmington Star–News

College picks: Tar Heels look to extend home winning streak Asheville Citizen Times

Raleigh News and Observer

• UNC begins defense of ACC Coastal title in performance against Pitt
• How will Duke’s defense stop Notre Dame QB DeShone Kizer?
• JH Rose, DH Conley break NCHSAA football record for most points, Rose wins 77-67

UNC-Pitt game could get “ugly” without better defense, Chizik says Fayetteville Observer

Newcomers earning opportunity to start in Gamecocks’ ongoing secondary shuffle Charleston Post and Courier

Hampton Roads Daily Press

• Former coach and AD Terry Holland honored by U.Va.
• CAA may pull neutral-site event from N.C. because of HB2

CAA expresses opposition to North Carolina’s House Bill 2 Richmond Times Dispatch

For MEAC teams, guaranteed money usually means guaranteed loss Norfolk Virginian Pilot