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Greg Vacek's Daily Web RoundupTuesday, August 1, 2017

August 1, 2017 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

Trio Of Pirates Named To USTFCCCA All-Academic Team…ECU AD Jeff Compher discusses Budget issues, Ruffin McNeil, and fan discontent with Brian Bailey…UNC’s arrogance over academic scandal has tainted the school’s once-great image…Don’t demonize NCAA, UCF because kicker chose YouTube over football…ESPN analysts say NC State could crash college football playoff…Williams-Brice upgraded with recruiting in mind…Paris stops short of claiming victory after LA announcement…Three years ago, Terrelle Pryor couldn’t catch. Now he’s the Redskins’ No. 1 receiver.

Pirate Press: East Carolina Headlines

ecupirates.com

  • Trio Of Pirates Named To USTFCCCA All-Academic Team
  • “Monday Minute” Episode VII (July 31, 2017)
  • Boys Of Summer Report (July 31, 2017)

Special Report: One-on-one with ECU Athletics Director Jeff Compher WNCT 9

Trio Of Pirates Named To USTFCCCA All-Academic Team WITN 7

ECU’s Top 20 Most Important Players for 2017: No. 7 247 Sports

Opponent Preview: East Carolina Pirates Down the Drive (UC – SB Nation)

 

Around the American Athletic Conference

Mike Bianchi: Don’t demonize NCAA, UCF because kicker chose YouTube over football Orlando Sentinel

The Associated Press

  • UCF placekicker gives up eligibility for YouTube videos
  • Pick 6: Best nonconference Group of Five matchups in 2017

One-on-One with Willie Fritz theamerican.org

Plant QB Jordan McCloud commits to USF Tampa Bay Times

Philly.com

  • Temple coach Geoff Collins provides a positive health report
  • Temple’s Sean Chandler keeps preseason accolades in perspective

Experienced Tulane defense eager to prove there’s strength in numbers New Orleans Advocate

Tulane’s top position battles to watch in preseason camp New Orleans Times Picayune

Memphis defensive coordinator Ball says simplified scheme working Memphis Commercial Appeal

TU football: Hurricane opens preseason with ‘good, productive day’ Tulsa World

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Norfolk Virginian Pilot

  • UNC’s arrogance over academic scandal has tainted the school’s once-great image
  • 5 positions of intrigue as Virginia Tech gets practice going

Virginia Tech football gets preseason evaluations underway earlier than usual Hampton Roads Daily Press

ESPN analysts say NC State could crash college football playoff Charlotte Observer

Raleigh News and Observer

  • These are the 10 questions facing the Tar Heels at the start of preseason football practice
  • NC State’s newly signed Braxton Beverly might have to wait a year to play for the Wolfpack
  • Why Duke could land RJ Barrett, the No. 1 recruit in the class of 2019, a year earlier

Winston Salem Journal

  • College football joins other sports in keeping eye on clock
  • Wake looking for big-play capabilities from backfield

Columbia The State

  • Williams-Brice upgraded with recruiting in mind
  • ‘Creativity’ of Gamecocks offense rests on Bentley’s shoulders

Who’s Going To Break Out For JMU? Daily News-Record

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

Raleigh News and Observer

  • He retired from the Canes after his MS diagnosis. But that’s not how he wants to be remembered.
  • Hurricanes to be shown just once this season by NBC Sports

The Associated Press

  •  AP Analysis: After finishing 2nd, huge ‘thank you’ due to LA
  • Paris stops short of claiming victory after LA announcement
  • Gonzalez loses no-hit bid in 9th, Nationals beat Marlins 1-0
  • On the go! Darvish, Gray dealt on busy trade deadline day
  • NL West-leading Dodgers get Texas ace Yu Darvish
  • MLB-best Dodgers go all-in to add Darvish at trade deadline
  • Judge snaps slump with 34th HR, Yankees top Tigers 7-3
  • Cubs issue World Series championship ring to Bartman
  • LEADING OFF: Trading places all over, Sale sharp for Bosox
  • Tampa’s Archer and Astros mascot make prank battle official

Charlotte Observer

  • No vintage pinstripes yet, but Hornets throwbacks could still make a comeback this season
  • Panthers mailbag: On CB depth, Ben Boulware, Ferraris in $2 car washes and doughnuts
  • Panthers have cut Brenton Bersin four times. So why does he keep coming back?

Washington Post

  • Three years ago, Terrelle Pryor couldn’t catch. Now he’s the Redskins’ No. 1 receiver.
  • Three takeaways from Monday’s Redskins training camp
  • The Nats did well at the trade deadline. But the Dodgers did better — again.
  • Gio Gonzalez loses no-hit bid in ninth inning in Nationals’ win

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