Minshew, not Sirk, will start at QB for East Carolina…East Carolina says strong safety Travon Simmons to transfer…Zay Jones did not see Boldin’s big news coming…UTC hires Mark Wharton from Penn State as new athletic director…Virginia Tech’s special teams plan to continue putting pressure on opponents…Two NC State football players dismissed, three suspended after party…ESPN broadcaster Robert Lee taken off UVA game due to name…Army-Navy to play in NJ in 2021; Philadelphia 4 more times…WVU’s Dana Holgorsen says extended practice ‘insane’…Boston bound: Cavs trade Irving to Celtics for Thomas, more…Scot McCloughan on Kirk Cousins’s contract: ‘We kind of messed up’
Pirate Press: East Carolina Headlines
Bonesville.net
- The Bradsher Beat: Pirates step up as Little Leaguers aim for the stars
- The Bradsher Beat: Minshew gets the nod
Gardner Minshew Named Starting Quarterback For ECU Opener ecupirates.com
East Carolina says strong safety Travon Simmons to transfer Charlotte Observer
Minshew named Pirates’ starter Greenville Daily Reflector
Gardner Minshew named starting ECU quarterback for opener WNCT 9
ECU names Gardner Minshew as starter for season opener WCTI 12
247 Sports
- ECU names Gardner Minshew starting quarterback
- ECU coaches, players react to Minshew being named starter
- Senior safety Travon Simmons elects to transfer from ECU
- Post-Fall Camp ECU Positional Power Rankings
Rivals.com
Minshew, not Sirk, will start at QB for East Carolina Fayetteville Observer (AP)
Gardner Minshew beats out Thomas Sirk for starting quarterback job at East Carolina University ESPN
East Carolina’s Minshew beats out Sirk for starting QB job thescore.com
OSU football: Larry Williams set up for strong finale to roller-coaster career Oklahoma News
A new look – and shorter name – for East Carolina Greensboro News Record
Zay Jones did not see Boldin’s big news coming Time Warner Cable News
Around the American Athletic Conference
theamerican.org
Army-Navy to play in NJ in 2021; Philadelphia 4 more times Associated Press
Annapolis Capital
- Baltimore and Boston drew serious consideration to host Army-Navy football
- Army-Navy games head back to Philadelphia
Army-Navy series extended in Philly Philly.com
2017 AAC FOOTBALL POWER RANKINGS: MEMPHIS AND USF START OUT SLIGHTLY AHEAD SB Nation
Cincinnati Enquirer
Wichita State’s non-conference basketball schedule is final Wichita Eagle
Deatrick Nichols to start at nickel for USF Tampa Bay Times
Depth Chart Released: We Got Some Upsets! thedailystampede.com
UCF linebacker Chequan Burkett juggles football, school and fatherhood Orlando Sentinel
A Step Back, Albeit Tiny templefootballforever.com
News and Notes: Stan Hixon and WRs Talk Depth, Single-Digits OwlsDaily
Tulane counting on Franklin to make an impact at nickleback New Orleans Advocate
Rae Juan Marbley growing into leadership role for Tulane defense New Orleans Times Picayune
Why Chad Morris is in no rush to name SMU’s starting quarterback Dallas News
Memphis Commercial Appeal
TU receiver Justin Hobbs preparing to be the go-to guy Tulsa World
Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond
‘Sold out’: Fans loving Greenville team Greenville Daily Reflector
UTC hires Mark Wharton from Penn State as new athletic director Times Free Press
Virginia Tech’s special teams plan to continue putting pressure on opponents Culpeper Star Exponent
Hokies’ Tremaine Edmunds an imposing presence at linebacker Hampton Roads Daily Press
ODU will take large contingent of fans to Virginia Tech Norfolk Virginian Pilot
Two NC State football players dismissed, three suspended after party WCTI 12
Raleigh News and Observer
- Disciplined NCSU football players had violated code of conduct, coach Dave Doeren says
- Why Larry Fedora is in no rush to end UNC’s quarterback competition
- NCSU’s Eli Drinkwitz is a dad, former student body president and not your typical football coach
- What NC State’s offense will look like for its opener against South Carolina
The Associated Press
- ESPN broadcaster Robert Lee taken off UVA game due to name
- NC State dismisses 2 players, suspends 3 for misconduct
- Rose Bowl stars Darnold, Barkley lead AP All-America team
- AP TOP 25 ACCURACY: Comparing preseason and final polls over last 10 years
- Pick 6: Top players toiling for teams likely to struggle
Charleston (WV) Gazette Mail
- WVU’s Dana Holgorsen says extended practice ‘insane’
- Marshall football has no cakewalk with 2017 schedule
Columbia The State
- South Carolina’s ‘2001’ entrance just got more electric
- Bryant won’t get complacent after winning starting QB job
Nuggets and Briefs: National and Professional articles of interest
The Associated Press
- Boston bound: Cavs trade Irving to Celtics for Thomas, more
- On Basketball: Kyrie gets a new address, but Cavs win trade
- Steelers holdout Bell hints at Sept. 1 return in Tweet
- Pujols passes Sosa on HR list, Angels beat Rangers 10-1
- Bryant nicked, lefty Rizzo plays 3B, Cubs beat Reds 13-9
- LEADING OFF: Cubs check Bryant, Nats still rolling vs Astros
- Carnival hits town as Mayweather and McGregor ready to fight
- UFC: Champ Jon Jones flagged for another failed doping test
Charlotte Observer
- Why this nearly forgotten running back is making case to keep Panthers’ roster spot
- Panthers coach Ron Rivera: QB Cam Newton on track to start against Jaguars
Washington Post
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