Greg Vacek's Daily Web Roundup
Thursday, August 9, 2018

Winstead working as potential starter…Women’s hoops under review…Pirates go in full gear for 1st time…Pirates glad to have Scott’s speed back in the mix…ECU’s Futrell at the forefront…USF QB Brett Kean avoids suspension…UNC football coaches disciplined as a result of players’ shoe sales, Cunningham says…Philip Montgomery: New redshirt rule ‘a great advantage’ for Tulsa…Panthers at Bills could be awkward for a while….Redskins ready to finally face a new opponent in preseason opener vs. Patriots

Pirate Press: East Carolina Headlines

The Bradsher Beat
Defense deploying more speed off the edge Bonesville.net

ecupirates.com

• Mission 1: Pressure & Takeaways
• Staying Power: Volleyball Looks To Continue Ascent In 2018

Greenville Daily Reflector

• Winstead working as potential starter
• Women’s hoops under review
• A decade of work realized: G.K. Butterfield Transportation Center open to public

Pirates go in full gear for 1st time WNCT 9

247 Sports

• Pirates glad to have Scott’s speed back in the mix
• Freshman safety flashing true talents early for Pirates
• LOOK: ECU moves closer to first scrimmage
• ECU Football Opponent Preview: Houston Cougars

‘Coach Mo’ Is a No Among AAC Coaches vs. Point Spread Sportsbook Review

ECU’s Futrell at the forefront Rocky Mount Telegram

 

Around the American Athletic Conference

2018 American Football Previews: Tulane Green Wave theamerican.org

Tampa Tribune

• USF QB Brett Kean avoids suspension
• Bulls respond to coach’s challenge with “chippy” practice

Former UCF assistant David Kelly relishes return to coaching under Willie Taggart at FSU Orlando Sentinel

Mike Anthony: UConn’s Hergy Mayala Is An Emerging Receiver, Working On Becoming A Dependable Leader Hartford Courant

No quick fix: Tulane defense has to get better on third downs New Orleans Advocate

5 bold predictions for SMU in 2018: How optimistic should Mustangs fans be about this brutal four-week stretch? Dallas News

Memphis Commercial Appeal

• Memphis coach Mike Norvell on Tigers’ first day in pads
• Giannotto: Will Memphis football average 45,000 fans per game this year? Probably not. But it should.

Philip Montgomery: New redshirt rule ‘a great advantage’ for TU Tulsa World

Houston Chronicle

• UH defensive tackle Ed Oliver featured on Sports Illustrated…
• UH camp report: Cougars put on full pads for first time Tuesday
• UH basketball picks up pledge from Caleb Mills

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News and Observer

• UNC football coaches disciplined as a result of players’ shoe sales, Cunningham says
• UNC academic scandal amplified attention on shoe mess. Yet, timing was oddly good.
• NCAA changes don’t get to root of basketball’s problems, but there’s still a lot to like about them
• NCAA announces sweeping changes to college basketball’s recruiting guidelines
• Here’s why Brett Favre stopped by Clemson’s football practice

College football’s $75 million message: No coach is safe Yahoo Sports

Winston Salem Journal

• NCAA to allow more flexibility for college basketball players considering the NBA
• Chris Paul’s streak of giving back to Wake Forest continues. This time it was in the form of a speech to the football team.
• App Trail: Appalachian State’s Brad Absher got a scholarship last night. Here’s how people reacted

Class of 2019 | The Top 50 high school football players Norfolk Virginian Pilot 

Hampton Roads Daily Press

• On Day 3, pads come on and heat is turned up at ODU practice
• Hokies will rely on sophomore at pivotal middle linebacker spot