Communication, cohesion key in run game…Tight Ends: A Transitional Transformation…NFL free agency: Panthers sign former East Carolina DE …Purple wave: Students return to ECU…Apparel deals worth millions create problems for players, programs…ODU freshmen, such as running back Davis, hope to capitalize on new NCAA rule…Virginia Tech assistant coach Tyrone Nix brings plenty of energy and perspective to the job…Maryland football unveils new practice measures; interim coach stresses player safety…Local favorite: Webb Simpson draws a crowd at the Wyndham Championship…Acuna intentionally hit, ‘unwritten rules’ overshadow Braves sweep

Pirate Press: East Carolina Headlines

The Bradsher Beat: Hamilton hones in on ‘dirty stats’ Bonesville.net

Tight Ends: A Transitional Transformation ecupirates.com

Greenville Daily Reflector

• Communication, cohesion key in run game
• VIDEO: Practice highlights, Aug. 15
• Purple wave: Students return to ECU

247 Sports

• Depth not an issue for ECU linebackers
• Farrier could be on verge of breakout
• Right guard, OL depth still a ‘work in progress’ for Pirates
• LOOK: ECU conducts Wednesday preseason camp practice
• Panthers sign DE Kiante Anderson, waive DE Karter Schult

Around the American Athletic Conference

theamerican.org

• 2018 American Football Previews: Navy Midshipmen
• Women’s Soccer Starts 2018 American Fall Action

Down the Drive

• Opponent Preview: Temple Owls
• Returning Player Refresher: Gerrid Doaks

Charlie Strong: Decision on USF starting QB must come soon Tampa Tribune

Hartford Courant

• UConn Insider Podcast: Meet New Football Beat Reporter Alex Putterman
• Connecticut Sun Teammates On Opposite Sides Of UConn And Tennessee Rivalry

Notebook: Charles Jones sidelined by foot injury, questionable for opener New Orleans Advocate

Tulane linebacking trio embracing high expectations New Orleans Times Picayune

Best-case and worst-case scenarios for SMU in the 2018 college football season Dallas News

Memphis Tigers LB Jackson Dillon granted sixth year of eligibility from NCAA Memphis Commercial Appeal

TU defensive end Trevis Gipson hoping to set single-season sack record Tulsa World

(Even more) famous former University of Houston students, alumni Houston Chronicle

This former Shocker is rising in the minors. Here’s how each WSU product is doing Wichita Eagle

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Apparel deals worth millions create problems for players, programs WRALSportsfan.com

Raleigh News and Observer

• ‘Best thing we’ve ever done’ — NC State football hosts individuals with Down syndrome
• For starters, Duke saw great things from Zion Williamson, suffered another injury and returned to zone defense

Winston Salem Journal

• Ryan Smenda Jr. entrenching himself in Wake Forest’s linebacker rotation
• Deacons’ Sage Surratt stays ready for next play
• App State coaches evaluate the progress of former Glenn star quarterback Stephon Brown

Norfolk Virginian Pilot

• New rule has ODU freshmen excited about prospect of playing early and perhaps often
• Virginia Tech assistant coach Tyrone Nix brings plenty of energy and perspective to the job

Hampton Roads Daily Press

• Isaac Weaver an ironman for ODU’s offensive line
• ODU freshmen, such as running back Davis, hope to capitalize on new NCAA rule

Columbia The State

• What is ’The Cock of the Walk’ and why does South Carolina have it on a T-shirt?
• 10 things we learned from Clemson’s first 10 football practices
• Death Valley vs. Death Valley: Clemson locks in series vs. LSU

Charlotte Observer

• Ole Miss pushes past NCAA penalties, ready to rebuild
• Confident Mississippi State ready to contend in SEC West

Washington Post

• Maryland football unveils new practice measures; interim coach stresses player safety
• Ex-player: Durkin used ‘bully coaching’