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Greg Vacek's Daily Web Roundup
Tuesday, April, 4, 2017

April 4, 2017 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

Pirates begin big week at UNC …Stepping Up: Wheels haven’t come off for ECU yet…Pirates wrap up “Mustache March” with group shave…Pirates Tied For Lead At East Carolina Intercollegiate… Williams, WRs ‘ahead of the game’…Deng Riak to transfer…Missed call helps UNC in final minute of NCAA title game…After win, Williams still frustrated by NCAA probe…Seven injured in Chapel Hill celebrations…UH president creates buzz with Pac-12 commisioner photo…Durham Latest Husky To Say He Is Leaving UConn…Report: Ex-SMU coach Larry Brown could return to college basketball next season…UNCW hires Tar Heels assistant McGrath as next head coach…NHL skipping Olympics leaves no winners

Pirate Press: East Carolina Headlines

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ecupirates.com

  • Pirates Tied For Lead At East Carolina Intercollegiate
  • Spring Football Notebook No. 8
  • Gameday: ECU Travels To No. 4 UNC
  • Manns And Ruiz Named March Student-Athletes Of The Month

Greenville Daily Reflector

  • Pirates begin big week at UNC 
  • Williams, WRs ‘ahead of the game’ 

Stepping Up: Wheels haven’t come off for ECU yet Washington Daily News

The East Carolinian

  • Pirates swing, miss into opening-conference sweep
  • Men’s tennis loses third straight match
  • Pirates split to compete at Florida and High Point

247 Sports

  • ECU gains first 2018 defensive commitment
  • Deng Riak to transfer

Pirates wrap up “Mustache March” with group shave WNCT 9

 

Around the American Athletic Conference

theamerican.org

  • UConn’s Cate, Memphis’ Carrier Take Home Weekly Baseball Honors
  • Bernie Cafarelli Honored as USBWA Katha Quinn Award Recipient
  • USF’s Astin Donovan and UConn’s Katie Koshes earn weekly Accolades

Houston Chronicle

  • UH president creates buzz with Pac-12 commisioner photo
  • UH hosts Rice in Silver Glove opener

Bigger, bolder UCF football offensive line take field this spring Orlando Sentinel

Former OSU assistant Henderson joins Tulsa basketball staff Tulsa World

Plenty to play for: Tulane, UNO resume baseball rivalry Tuesday night at Maestri Field New Orleans Advocate

Report: Ex-SMU coach Larry Brown could return to college basketball next season Dallas News

Watch: Dawn Staley gives Temple shoutouts after winning NCAA’s Philly.com

Durham Latest Husky To Say He Is Leaving UConn Hartford Courant

Local options aplenty as Brian Gregory rebuilds USF roster  Tampa Bay Times

Navy defense working to regain aggressive approach Annapolis Capital

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

The Associated Press

  • Tar Heels get it right this time, bring home the title
  • Missed call helps UNC in final minute of NCAA title game
  • 2017 NCAA tourney in books, no classic title game this time
  • Williams humbly passes Smith, joins elite coaching company
  • Gonzaga hurt by foul trouble in 71-65 loss to North Carolina
  • Berry overcomes injuries to lead Tar Heels to NCAA title
  • Despite 2 bad ankles, Berry named outstanding player

USA Today

  • Officials took control, stole show and fouled North Carolina’s win
  • After win, Williams still frustrated by NCAA probe
  • Redemption: UNC beats Gonzaga for title | Photos
  • Berry calmed emotions, helps UNC clinch title
  • Williams-Goss, Gonzaga so close in crushing loss
  • UNC to the White House? Williams unsure of invite
  • Why did Jordan skip NCAA championship game?
  • Who’s next? Way-too-early Top 25 for 2017-18

Raleigh News and Observer

  • For the Tar Heels, mission accomplished – DeCock
  • UNC celebrates its sixth NCAA tournament championship with 71-65 win over Gonzaga
  • Carolina’s big NCAA win called ‘ugly,’ ‘unwatchable’ and ‘bizarrely skittish’
  • Thousands flood Franklin Street after UNC beats Gonzaga in title game
  • Maye gets his One Shining Moment, officially
  • Time lapse video of fans celebrating national championship on Franklin Street

Seven injured during Chapel Hill celebrations 11abcNews

Winston Salem Journal

  • A year after suffering heartbreak, Tar Heels win title to complete mission
  • UNCW hires Tar Heels assistant McGrath as next head coach

UNCW agrees to 5-year, $1.5 million deal with McGrath WECT 6

Washington Post

  • Everyone was mad at the refs during the national championship game
  • Seven injured in Chapel Hill celebrations
  • There is love and risk in Georgetown’s hiring of Patrick Ewing

UVA’s Benkert ready to excel this fall WDBJ 7

Hokies Reward Fuente for strong first year with 2-year contract extention Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Columbia The State

  • Gamecocks get recognized in ‘One Shining Moment’
  • Sindarius Thornwell: Thank you, USC
  • Lebron James with shout-out to Dawn Staley, Gamecocks
  • Gamecocks drop out of Top 10 in Baseball America poll

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

The Associated Press

  • Opening Day, Part II: Remembrances, plus some hijinks
  • Champions dinner a tradition unlike any other at Masters
  • NHL places USA’s young stars’ Olympic aspirations on hold

USA Today

  • Report: Romo leaving football for broadcast gig
  • Rangers slugger joins exclusive home run club
  • Westbrook vs. Harden: Viewer’s guide to MVP race
  • NHL skipping Olympics leaves no winners | Reaction
  • PGA players pick dream partner at Augusta | Masters

Washington Post

  • Stephen Strasburg needs 30 more starts like Monday’s
  • Boswell: For at least one day, all of the Nationals’ pieces fall into place
  • Jay Gruden eyeing three ways to fix Redskins’ red-zone woes

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