2 from eastern NC charged with conspiracy in former ECU player Domonique Lennon’s Raleigh killing…Lebo, Pirates still waiting on LeDay…Open date means important recruiting weekend for ECU…‘Fire Compher’? ECU’s sports struggles set off an aerial war…ECU Plays Cincinnati in Soccer Season Finale Friday…Volleyball Falters At Tulsa, 3-0…Future Pirate opponents Memphis and Tulane play Friday On CBS Sports Network while SMU, Tulsa Meet Friday on ESPN…Quinton Flowers to be profiled on ‘College GameDay’…SMU places billboard a mile from UH campus…Two weeks later, NCAA verdict on UNC still a hot topic…No matter who wins between NC State and Notre Dame, the ACC can’t lose …Ravens rout Dolphins, 40-0, but lose starting quarterback Joe Flacco to a concussion…Astros’ A.J. Hinch denies report of an altercation with Dodgers fans in a hotel bar

Pirate Press: East Carolina Headlines

View from the East: Lebo regains stride Bonesville.net

ecupirates.com

• Volleyball Falters At Tulsa, 3-0
• GAMEDAY: ECU Plays Cincinnati in Soccer Season Finale Friday

Greenville Daily Reflector

• Lebo, Pirates still waiting on LeDay
• Pirate backfield turned upside-down
• Lady Pirates turn to new scorers

Raleigh News and Observer

• ‘Fire Compher’? ECU’s sports struggles set off an aerial war
• 2 from eastern NC charged with conspiracy in former ECU player’s Raleigh killing

Kickoff time announced for Pirates clash at Houston WNCT 9

WITN 7

• Arrests made in shooting of former ECU football player
• ECU Volleyball Falters At Tulsa, 3-0

247 Sports

• Open date means important recruiting weekend for ECU
• LOOK: ECU inches closer towards the regular season
• ECU’s 2018 class off to a strong start
• JUCO CB Warren Saba Looking At All Options
• Anderson proving, once again, he’s worthy of carrying the rock

Around the American Athletic Conference

theamerican.org

• Game Preview: SMU, Tulsa Meet Friday on ESPN
• Game Preview: Memphis Hosts Tulane Friday On CBS Sports Network
• Women’s Soccer: SMU Clinches Last Spot To Advance To Postseason Play
• Women’s Volleyball: SMU and Tulsa earn home wins on Thursday night
• Game Preview: UConn Hosts Missouri In Search Of Third Straight Win
• Game Preview: UCF Goes For 7-0 Start Against Austin Peay
• Game Preview: USF Tries To Keep Winning Streak Alive Against Houston
• The American Huddle: Episode 8

Memphis vs. Tulane: 3 keys to Friday’s game Memphis Commercial Appeal

Green Wave gears up for Memphis’ aerial assault  New Orleans Advocate

Tulane offense hopes to carry momentum to Memphis Friday New Orleans Times Picayune

Tulsa World

• Tulsa at SMU: Hurricane looks to salvage season in final stretch
• TU at SMU: Hurricane looks to change direction of season in Dallas on Friday; Here’s everything you need to know

Dallas News

• SMU preview: Can Mustangs reach bowl eligibility against Tulsa?
• Tulsa beat writer on change at quarterback, area Golden Hurricanes need to focus on against SMU
• What SMU needs to do to fix its run defense

Tulane Visits #24 Memphis For A Primetime AAC Match-Up bcsnn.com

Houston Chronicle

• Rivalry confirmed: SMU places billboard a mile from UH campus
• Charlie Strong on recruiting Ed Oliver while at Texas: ‘I knew…

Why UC fans want Fickell, friends at Final Four Cincinnati Enquirer

Tampa Bay Times

• Quinton Flowers to be profiled on ‘College GameDay’
• USF journal: Keirston Johnson expected to play Saturday
• How to prepare for Houston DT Ed Oliver? Well, the list is long

UCF linebacker Chequan Burkett’s success fueled by wife’s support Orlando Sentinel

Hartford Courant

• UConn Football Insider Podcast: Breaking Down Tulsa Win, Reviewing The Randy Edsall Burrito Bowl
• UConn’s 90-76 Loss To Providence Filled With Teachable Moments For Young Huskies

Temple’s ‘Champ’: From homeless shelters to football stardom Philly.com

UConn, Missouri both looking to build off recent wins Associated Press

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

WRAL SportsFan

• Gravley: Two weeks later, NCAA verdict on UNC still a hot topic
• NC State fans howling mad at NCAA’s decision
• Walston: Smart, fast and physical: UNC not changing approach despite continued struggles

No matter who wins between NC State and Notre Dame, the ACC can’t lose Raleigh News and Observer

Breiner’s prediction: The sort of game South Carolina should win at this point Charlotte Observer

Searching for 60 minutes: Deacons look for complete-game effort vs. top-level opponent Winston Salem Journal

The Associated Press

• No. 20 Stanford comes back for 15-14 win over Oregon State
• NIU rallies from 14-point deficit, tops EMU 30-27 in OT
• Manning throws for 2 TDs, Georgia State tops S Alabama 21-13
• Johnson’s 3 TDs lead Toledo past Ball State 58-17
• No. 9 Irish, No. 14 Wolfpack ready to go toe-to-toe
• Week 9 Preview: Buckeyes seek revenge against Penn State
• Surprise! TCU, Iowa State to battle for 1st place in Big 12
• Arkansas, Ole Miss battling injuries, tough losses
• Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh refusing to make changes at QB