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Greg Vacek's Daily Web RoundupFriday, August 17, 2018

August 17, 2018 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

Holton a senior ‘top dog’…Pirates Open Season Against Old Dominion And Radford…Former ECU football player killed in Raleigh was struck by bullets 19 times, autopsy says…When Hokies take the field Sept. 3 against Florida State, Josh Jackson will be running the offense…Michigan-Notre Dame leads off games to watch in 2018…Brandt Snedeker fires a course-record 59 in first round of Wyndham Championship…The Redskins-Jets game wasn’t worth paying for. But at least Alex Smith didn’t get hurt.

Pirate Press: East Carolina Headlines

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ecupirates.com

  • Band On The Run
  • Pirates Open Season Against Old Dominion And Radford

Holton a senior ‘top dog’ Greenville Daily Reflector

247 Sports

  • ECU commits in action: Week 1 schedule
  • ECU Football Opponent Preview: Tulane Green Wave
  • Tim Irvin hoping to stay on the field for good in 2018
  • Aaron Ramseur in a good place as season nears

Former ECU football player killed in Raleigh was struck by bullets 19 times, autopsy says Raleigh News and Observer

 

Around the American Athletic Conference

USF football journal: Competition raging at receiver Tampa Tribune

Sports Talk Florida

  • USF’s Greg Reaves Goes From A Military Lifestyle To College Football
  • Darek Sharp Previews USF Bulls Football Season

Geoff Collins, Temple looking for big things in Year Two Metro US

Tulane offensive lineman John Leglue shows smarts on and off the field New Orleans Advocate

Pro wrestling match featuring Von Erich’s, SMU’s ‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan coming to UNT’s Apogee Stadium for season opener Dallas News

Memphis Tigers football weathers rain delay for practice in Jackson Memphis Commercial Appeal

Ex-Baylor coach Art Briles visits UH practice Houston Chronicle

Navy football close to setting depth chart, scout teams Annapolis Capital

Bob Seaman, the coach who kept Shocker football going after plane crash, dies at 86 Wichita Eagle

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

That tunnel near Carter-Finley Stadium won’t be ready for NC State’s home opener  Raleigh News and Observer

Winston Salem Journal

  • App State wide receiver lost his starting job last season. It was exactly what he needed in order to improve.
  • Wake Forest searching for next star on defensive line

Norfolk Virginian Pilot

  • When Hokies take the field Sept. 3 against Florida State, Josh Jackson will be running the offense
  • Under-recruited offensive tackle Isaac Weaver is just a sophomore, but he’s already a fixture

Hampton Roads Daily Press

  • Jackson retains starting quarterback job heading into Hokies’ opener
  • Teel Time Episode 50: NCAA basketball rule changes

Columbia The State

  • When Beyoncé and Jay-Z leave, Gamecocks might have to replace Williams-Brice field
  • This former 5-star Clemson recruit is ready for a bigger role with Tigers
  • Trevor Lawrence excelling at Clemson. There’s one big adjustment he has to make

Washington Post

  • A year before Jordan McNair’s death, Maryland president nixed plan to overhaul athletes’ health care
  • DJ Durkin should be fired, Jordan McNair’s father says
  • Maryland football unveils new practice measures; interim coach stresses player safety
  • Is Durkin overly intense or just passionate? Depends on who you ask.
  • Rick Court came to Maryland to change the culture. Now, he’s the first one out the door.

Charlotte Observer

  • Michigan-Notre Dame leads off games to watch in 2018
  • T.J. Brunson set to lead USC’s defense with his position and personality

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

Charlotte Observer

  • Injuries, opportunities and Ian: 4 things to watch as Panthers face Dolphins
  • NASCAR: Another star driver announces retirement from full-time racing
  • Three Carolina Panthers to watch vs. Miami Dolphins
  • Ghost saved NASCAR’s Dale Earnhardt Jr. from fiery 2004 Sonoma wreck, says driver
  • LEADING OFF: Springer back for Astros vs A’s; Puig suspended
  • Amid turmoil, USA Gymnastics takes small steps forward
  • NFL players, coaches protecting skin on every given sun day
  • Mike Preston: For a Ravens team in transition to be a contender, Joe Flacco needs to lead it
  • When it comes to NFL blitzes, more isn’t always better
  • Bulls’ Wendell Carter Jr. soaks in NBA rookie program: ‘You have so many resources’

Winston Salem Journal

  • Brandt Snedeker fires a course-record 59 in first round of Wyndham Championship
  • Ed Hardin: Brandt Snedeker’s game does the loudest talking during round of 59
  • Sedgefield, Wyndham Championship extend contract until 2026
  • NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne retiring after 15 Cup seasons

Washington Post

  • The Redskins-Jets game wasn’t worth paying for. But at least Alex Smith didn’t get hurt.
  • Running back depth further weakened as Perine, Marshall go down
  • Smith’s first drive features big hit, points
  • Redskins defeat the Jets, 15-13, as Alex Smith makes a short-lived debut
  • Nationals finish a tough trip by ending their four-game slide
  • Hellickson to undergo MRI on Friday

New York Times

  • Yankees’ Depleted Offense Barely Registers Against the Rays
  • As Carson Wentz Recovers, Nick Foles Waits in the Wings. Again.
  • Simone Biles Didn’t Compete for Two Years. She’s Still Dominant.
  • John Elway’s Comments on Colin Kaepernick Could Complicate N.F.L. Collusion Case

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