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

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

2017 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Believe it or not, Zay Jones the top Bills receiver, Jared Goff and Rams look competent CBS Sports

Zay Jones did not see Boldin’s big news coming Time Warner Cable News

 

Around the American Athletic Conference

theamerican.org

• Women’s Soccer: Week 2 Preview
• American Athletic Conference 2017-18 PSA

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

• Trail’s injury delays UC QB announcement
• UC position watch: Quarterbacks

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

• Shaun Rupert ready for starting role
• Memphis adds Louisiana athlete to 2018 class

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