ECU football looks to improve in year 2 under Scottie Montgomery…Montgomery lauds additions, announces subtractions…ECU freshman Blake Proehl lost for the season…Anxious Pirates can’t take fast start for granted…Vikings Sign DT Linval Joseph to Contract Extension…Ingram reflects on track career…Bills rookie WR Jones reportedly set to be a starter…Carl Dukes: ‘I Was Impressed With Justin Hardy’ …Tulane’s Willie Fritz follows facts, numbers — not some hot dog-fueled instincts…Football fans treated to doubleheader in Annapolis…Thin at quarterback, Virginia hopes to keep Kurt Benkert healthy…New Oklahoma coach Riley still adjusting to promotion…Usain Bolt finishes 3rd; Justin Gatlin wins 100 meters in Bolt’s final individual race at a major championship…PGA Championship dream becomes reality for Quail Hollow’s Johnny Harris

Pirate Press: East Carolina Headlines

Bonesville.net

• Pirates welcome grad transfers
• Media Day Audio: Coach Mo Presser

ECU Media Day Perspectives From Players, Coaches … and Media ecupirates.com

ECU football looks to improve in year 2 under Scottie Montgomery Fayetteville Observer

Montgomery, Sirk leave Duke, join forces at ECU Associated Press

Greenville Daily Reflector

• Montgomery lauds additions, announces subtractions
• Transfers make arrivals felt

Pirates make progress in Practice Two despite players struggling through heat The East Carolinian

ECU freshman Proehl suffers ACL tear WNCT 9

Around the American Athletic Conference

Football fans treated to doubleheader in Annapolis Annapolis Capital

New Orleans Advocate

• Tulane’s Willie Fritz follows facts, numbers — not some hot dog-fueled instincts
• Tulane gets commitment from Texas tight end Tyrick James

SMU practice notebook: QB D.J. Gillins has strong day; defensive standouts Dallas News

USF journal: Scrimmage reveals tackling still an issue Tampa Bay Times

Mike Norvell recaps Memphis’ partial scrimmage Memphis Commercial Appeal

Orlando Sentinel

• UCF offense pushes to catch up with potent defense
• AAC pushes Power 6 branding during football media day

PODCAST: Talking Memphis, Houston And Navy At American Media Days Associated Press

Tulsa World

• Observations from TU media day: QB race, Ramadi Warren’s status, defensive expectations
• TU media day: McKinley Whitfield embracing move to star linebacker

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Hampton Roads Daily Press

• Thin at quarterback, Virginia hopes to keep Kurt Benkert healthy
• Teller tries on leadership role at left guard, while Tech seeks answer at right guard
• ACC football coaches compare well with counterparts from other conferences

Durham saved this NCCU football player Raleigh News and Observer

New Oklahoma coach Riley still adjusting to promotion Miami Herald

Charlotte Observer

• Charlotte 49ers QB seeks inspiration in ex-NFL star’s number: Can it increase wins? 
• UNC football unveils new Jumpman uniforms by Michael Jordan’s signature brand

Clemson co-offensive coordinator Jeff Scott says for first time ever, all nine WRs on scholarship could play to standard Charleston Post and Courier