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Greg Vacek's Daily Web RoundupTuesday, August 14, 2018

August 14, 2018 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

ECU quarterbacks on the move…ECU defense still looking for complete performance…Turnovers a factor for Pirates…Martin Tabbed To 2018 Preseason American Athletic Conference Team…Father and Son: Will Grier’s father Chad a longtime driving force in his football career…Charlie Strong: 7-6 won’t work for USF this season…UConn scraps plan to move memorial for club seats…Former Michigan, Notre Dame wideout Freddy Canteen, now with Tulane, hurt again…New legal bills push UNC’s tab for academic scandal to $21 million…Hunter, Watts prepping for bigger responsibilities in Hokies’ defense…Clemson QB battle won’t be settled in preseason, Dabo says…Nationals get walked off again, this time in a disheartening 7-6 loss at St. Louis…”Mr. Monday” T.J. Vogel among the final four golfers into Wyndham Championship

Pirate Press: East Carolina Headlines

From the Anchor Desk
Optimism and question marks after scrimmage
 Bonesville.net

Brian Bailey Show: Guest ECU strength and conditioning coach Jeff Connors Pirate Radio 1250

ecupirates.com

  • Martin Tabbed To 2018 Preseason American Athletic Conference Team
  • Pirates Behind The Scene: Jake Moore

Greenville Daily Reflector

  • Turnovers a factor for Pirates
  • ECU quarterbacks on the move

2018 East Carolina Pirates Season Win Total Picks and Predictions for NCAA Football Picks

247 Sports

  • ECU defense still looking for complete performance
  • ECU Football Opponent Preview: Memphis Tigers
  • ECU Players in the NFL: Preseason Week 1 Recap
  • Things slowing down for John Spellacy in Year 2

Father and Son: Will Grier’s father Chad a longtime driving force in his football career Charleston Daily Mail

 

Around the American Athletic Conference

theamerican.org

  • 2018 American Football Previews: SMU Mustangs
  • Wichita State Favored in 2018 Volleyball Preseason Coaches’ Poll

Picks

  • 2018 Cincinnati Bearcats Season Win Total Picks and Predictions for NCAA Football
  • 2018 Central Florida Knights Season Win Total Picks and Predictions for NCAA Football

COLLEGE FOOTBALL ’18: 6 players starring for losing teams Fox Sports

Charlie Strong: 7-6 won’t work for USF this season  MSN.com

UCF coach Josh Heupel pleased with Knights’ preseason progress Orlando Sentinel

Hartford Courant

  • Breaking Down UConn Football’s 2018 Schedule
  • UConn Postpones Rentschler Field Club That Would Have Displaced Jasper Howard Memorial

Friendly competition rules as UConn receivers Beals, Dixon vie for starting spot Middleton Press

UConn football notebook: Plans for End Zone Club scrapped Republican-American

UConn scraps plan to move memorial for club seats ESPN

Michael Dogbe provides power for Owls | Temple defensive line preview Philly.com

Tulane wideout Freddy Canteen out for year with shoulder injury New Orleans Advocate

Former Michigan, Notre Dame wideout Freddy Canteen, now with Tulane, hurt again New Orleans Times Picayune

Without offensive line coach Jamal Powell, SMU coach Sonny Dykes reorganizes staff Dallas News

Memphis football: 5 observations from Day 9 of practice Memphis Commercial Appeal

TU football notebook: Philip Montgomery back to signaling at practice Tulsa World

Zach Abey all set for dual role in Navy offense Annapolis Capital

Five reasons why Wichita State is still considered the favorite in AAC volleyball Wichita Eagle

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

He spent five years in the Army. Now he’s 28 and wants to be a kicker at Wake Forest.  Raleigh News and Observer

Winston Salem Journal

  • How will the Wake Forest Tennis Complex look in the future? The grandest vision depends on money.
  • Wake Forest makes a change to men’s basketball staff while Jamill Jones, accused in assault, is on leave
  • Wake Forest waiting on Scotty Washington’s shoulder to heal. The junior receiver does not need surgery.
  • New legal bills push UNC’s tab for academic scandal to $21 million

Chesapeake’s Devon Hunter ready to be the “next man up” at Virginia Tech Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Hunter, Watts prepping for bigger responsibilities in Hokies’ defense Hampton Roads Daily Press

Columbia The State

  • Clemson QB battle won’t be settled in preseason, Dabo says
  • Why Will Muschamp brought a national voice on sexual assault to speak to his Gamecocks
  • Gamecocks waiting on NCAA for transfer decision. Muschamp explains steps USC has taken

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

Charlotte Observer

  • Panthers WR Torrey Smith has inspiring impromptu meeting with youth group as camp ends
  • Panthers training camp superlatives: Bests, worsts, and what remains unknown
  • Monday observations: Panthers don’t punt on final practice. Interceptions ensue.
  • LeBron James left Akron, but with an imprint that keeps getting bigger

Winston Salem Journal

  • Fans’ guide to the 2018 Wyndham Championship
  • “Mr. Monday” T.J. Vogel among the final four golfers into Wyndham Championship
  • Panthers DE Mario Addison continues to ‘burst out of boxes’
  • Former NASCAR driver must pay ex-wife $1 for secret recordings in bedroom and bathroom, jury rules
  • Column: NASCAR’s dark cloud lifted after leadership change

Washington Post

  • Nationals get walked off again, this time in a disheartening 7-6 loss at St. Louis
  • Washington’s playoff odds have gone from slim to grim
  • Martinez ‘very surprised’ to learn of Madson’s injury
  • There’s a path to the postseason, but after another stunner, the Nationals are reeling
  • Experts: Maryland may not have acted quickly enough to save player
  • Redskins met with officials about new rules, but players are still confused

New York Times

  • Does Jacob deGrom Need Victories to Win the Cy Young Award?
  • A Jets Coach Has Always Supported His Son. But What About a Spot on the Team?
  • Carmelo Anthony Officially Signs with the Houston Rockets
  • Shalane Flanagan Will Defend New York City Marathon Title at Age 37

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