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Greg Vacek's Daily Web RoundupMonday, December 25, 2017

December 25, 2017 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

No holidays halt for players…Pirates in the Christmas spirit…UH falls to Fresno State in Hawaii Bowl…Navy Kicker Turns Last-Second Loss into a Lesson in Leadership…Memphis kicker Patterson yearns for redemption…Panthers find elusive calm, clinch playoffs …Thomas’ mere presence mattered in Saints win over Falcons….NFL Week 16: Another controversial non-catch prompts Patriots conspiracy talk; Ezekiel Elliott returns

Pirate Press: East Carolina Headlines

Football Recruiting: Evaluating ECU’s first wave of 2018 recruits Bonesville.net

Greenville Daily Reflector

  • No holidays halt for players
  • Pirates in the Christmas spirit

 

Redshirt Freshman Report: Leroy Henley 247 Sports

 

Around the American Athletic Conference

Houston Falls To Fresno State In Hawai’i Bowl theamerican.org

Houston Chronicle

  • UH falls to Fresno State in Hawaii Bowl
  • UH’s Ed Oliver scores TD as running back despite foot injury…
  • UH running back Mulbah Car being evaluated at hospital
  • Travel costs to see UH in Hawaii Bowl ranks among highest

Fresno State beats Houston 33-27 in the Hawaii Bowl The Associated Press

Navy Kicker Turns Last-Second Loss into a Lesson in Leadership New York Times

What are the keys for UC basketball going forward? Cincinnati Enquirer

 

UConn Men: Five Takeaways From The Loss At Auburn Hartford Courant

 

Memphis kicker Patterson yearns for redemption Memphis Commercial Appeal

 

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Bowl-bound Cavs to miss Christmas at home (and that’s just fine) Norfolk Virginian Pilot

The opposite bowl: Why Gamecocks face different challenges against Michigan Columbia The State

The Associated Press

  • Many departing players will change the face of Buckeyes
  • Arizona State hires SDSU’s Gonzales as defensive coordinator

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

Ed Hardin: Panthers find elusive calm, clinch playoffs Winston Salem Journal

Charlotte Observer

  • Panthers survive Tampa Bay in final minute, clinch NFC playoff berth
  • Special teams ‘saves’ Panthers in narrow playoff clinch, but what was the cost?
  • Cam Newton saves Panthers’ ugly day with a beautiful play vs. Bucs
  • Cam Newton’s last-minute TD puts Panthers in playoffs. But is a bad call to thank?

Washington Post

  • NFL Week 16: Another controversial non-catch prompts Patriots conspiracy talk; Ezekiel Elliott returns
  • Benjamin’s overturned TD sparks anger
  • Kirk Cousins has a bright future, but it’s likely not with the Redskins
  • Absent playoff incentive, Redskins’ passion still present in win
  • Cousins throws for three TDs as Redskins pull away
  • Best and worst moments from Redskins’ win over the Broncos
  • Now in Vegas, Nate Schmidt is the Caps’ latest ‘one who got away’
  • Things change, but NBA hopes Wizards-Celtics rivalry still brings Christmas magic
  • NBA Christmas viewing guide

New York Times

  • A Baseball Trivia Quiz for the Holidays
  • Serena Williams Returning to Tennis on Saturday
  • Giants Are Shut Out by the Cardinals as Eli Manning Sputters
  • N.F.L. Roundup: Steady Contenders Come Out on Top
  • A Win Over the Jets Provides Oxygen for the Chargers’ Playoff Hopes
  • Patriots Crush the Bills and Clinch a First-Round Playoff Bye
  • Australia’s Nautical Rite of Passage
  • Jojo Is the Artist of Choice Among N.B.A. Stars

The Associated Press

  • Thomas’ mere presence mattered in Saints win over Falcons
  • ICYMI in NFL Week 16: Patriots benefit again on TD reversal
  • Patriots in driver’s seat, Bills facing must win in finale
  • Christmas tradition: Warriors, Cavs headline holiday hoops

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