Bonesville: The Authoritative Independent Voice of ECU

  • Home
  • News & Features
  • Recruiting
  • Photos
  • Audio
  • Roundup
  • Comments
  • Legacy Archives
You are here: Home / Roundup / Friday, August 11, 2017

Greg Vacek's Daily Web RoundupFriday, August 11, 2017

August 11, 2017 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

 

ECU Inches Closer To First Scrimmage…Williams leading with voice, athleticism…Pirates hoping bigger defense leads to better results…Former Pirates reunite under the lights in Charlotte…In Quail Hollow debut, Raleigh golfer one stroke out of lead at PGA Championship…Near-death experience has lasting impact on TU receiver Nigel Carter…Navy football seeks answers to injury epidemic…Duke coach Krzyzewski to have knee replacement surgery…Gatorade teams up with Dana Holgorsen…‘I can’t putt any worse’: Jordan Spieth’s first-round frustration…Football’s back! Oh, wait, the Redskins were pretty brutal to watch.

Pirate Press: East Carolina Headlines

View from the East: Former Duke DB is ECU’s ops man Bonesville.net

ecupirates.com

  • ECU Inches Closer To First Scrimmage
  • Adjusting to the Speed of Play at East Carolina

Williams leading with voice, athleticism Greenville Daily Reflector

Former Pirates reunite under the lights in Charlotte  WITN 7

247 Sports

  • Pirates hoping bigger defense leads to better results
  • Young defensive tackles ready to do their part
  • Jeff Compher speaks on the season premiere of HTC radio

Man of character: Buffalo Bills rookie Zay Jones plays for those who believe in him NewYorkUpstate.com

PHOTOS: Zeek Bigger, NFL debut Gaston Gazette

10 Best Tweets from the Vikings Victory Over the Bills Minnesota Vikings

90 Players in 90 Days: Buffalo Bills WR Zay Jones SB Nation

In Quail Hollow debut, Raleigh golfer one stroke out of lead at PGA Championship Raleigh News and Observer

 

Around the American Athletic Conference

AAC Recruiting Snapshot underdogdyanasty.com

AAC Daily: Randy Edsall Talks UConn WRs and More bcsnn.com

USF journal: Bulls seeking depth on defensive line Tampa Bay Times

The USF Stadium Feasibility Study Shows Where, But Not How — And That’s The Hard Part thedailystampede.com

Orlando Sentinel

  • UCF DL Jamiyus Pittman driven to be strong leader, shut out every opponent
  • UCF coach wants defense to remain mentally tough in good, bad times

Tulane’s forgettable recruiting Class of 2015 has all but disappeared New Orleans Advocate

Memphis Commercial Appeal

  • Mike Norvell on Memphis’ first day at Lambuth 
  • Memphis Tigers basketball attendance drops to lowest mark since 1981-82 season

Near-death experience has lasting impact on TU receiver Nigel Carter Tulsa World

Navy football seeks answers to injury epidemic Annapolis Capital

MVC or AAC, Wichita State’s basketball attendance is No. 1 Wichita Eagle

Is worth it to be ‘All American?’ thesunflower.com

Houston Football: Preseason game-by-game predictions for 2017 season SaturdayBlitz.com

Temple’s Finch is in a class by himself scout.com

KING SOLOMON’S KICKING SOLUTION Temple football forever

Cincinnati Bearcats Football 2017 Preview downthedrive.com

Re-engergized under Luke Fickell, Cincinnati Bearcats football looks to build momentum with fans WCPO

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News and Observer

  • It is not about how long Mike Krzyzewski wants to coach; it’s about how long he can – DeCock
  • Why it’s important for Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski to have knee replacement surgery right now

The Associated Press

  • Duke coach Krzyzewski to have knee replacement surgery
  • NCAA adopts sexual violence policy, emphasizing education

App State offers second chance for Kansas State transfer Sutton Winston Salem Journal

Clemson football team throws giant tailgate party to watch Deshaun Watson, other former Tigers in NFL debut Charleston Post and Courier

Gatorade teams up with Dana Holgorsen SaturdayBlitz.com

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

Charlotte Observer

  • ‘I can’t putt any worse’: Jordan Spieth’s first-round frustration
  • Rory, Rickie and the rookie: One stumbles, then surges to top from famed grouping
  • PGA Championship: First-round leaderboard | Who’s on top at Quail Hollow Club?
  • 5 takeaways from the first round of the PGA Championship
  • If it’s a major, it’s a given this guy is near the top of the leaderboard
  • Aiken, S.C.’s Kevin Kisner has strong Charlotte ties, shares lead at PGA Championship
  • PGA Championship on Social Media: Ric Flair with the (spectacular) intro, Mickelson’s outro? Other highlights
  • No deep threat to replace Ted Ginn Jr.? Carolina Panthers turned one loose vs. Texans
  • NASCAR: Chevy Camaro ZL1s are almost twins. One’s ‘shocking’ price may be in reach.

He helped start a high school team in Kinston in 1978. Now, Steve Malik is going after Major League Soccer. Raleigh News and Observer

The Associated Press

  • Spieth has ground to make up in quest for Grand Slam
  • Los Angeles poised to take another step toward 2028 Games
  • Mayweather promoter tired of talk about ticket sales
  • The Latest: Harrison wins 100-meter hurdles heat at worlds
  • Decathlon starts, women’s 200 highlights Day 8 at worlds
  • Trubisky shines for Bears in preseason loss to Broncos
  • Kings’ Randolph arrested on pot charge at LA housing project
  • Nadal upset by Canadian teenager in Montreal

Washington Post

  • Football’s back! Oh, wait, the Redskins were pretty brutal to watch.
  • In disappointing preseason debut, few moments for optimism
  • Analysis from an underwhelming early performance
  • Trent Murphy, Su’a Cravens suffer knee injuries
  • At PGA Championship, fast greens force even the best to slow their roll
  • Brian Goodwin gives Nationals a needed boost of energy in victory over Marlins
  • MLS’s boldest roster shake-up could happen only after D.C. United stadium became reality

Winston Salem Journal

  • Earnhardt calls Harvick’s comments ‘hurtful’
  • NASCAR star Jimmie Johnson turns lens on race, personal life

Filed Under: Roundup

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Copyright © 2025 Bonesville.net · Log in · Privacy Policy