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Greg Vacek's Daily Web RoundupMonday, September 17, 2018

September 17, 2018 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

Hurricane Florence makes exit, leaving battered communities behind; Greenville lifts emergency state…ECU opens as big underdog to South Florida…USF still unranked but moving closer; UCF passes Boise State in college football rankings; Georgia jumps Clemson for No. 2 in AP Top 25 poll…Cam Newton shines, but Panthers’ comeback bid against Falcons come up short, 31-24…With a shot at 2-0 on the line, Redskins’ loss was a miserable blown opportunity

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

Insights from Brett: Tech’s tin ear hard to explain Bonesville.net

Greenville lifts emergency state; creek rising in Grifton Greenville Daily Reflector

Hurricane Florence makes exit, leaving battered communities behind WNCT 9

247 Sports

  • Diving into Cliff Godwin’s latest contract extension
  • ECU opens as big underdog to South Florida

 

Around the American Athletic Conference

theamerican.org

  • Cross country captures 6 team and 6 individual titles
  • Volleyball concludes regular season tournaments

Coaches Poll top 25: Texas A&M arrives, UCF passes Boise State in college football rankings CBSSports.com

BCSNN

  • UConn Huskies Notch Win Over the Rams in High-Scoring Affair
  • Temple Terrorizes the Terps in Shell-Shocking 35-14 Road Win

USF still out of AP Top 25 but moves closer Tampa Tribune

Tampa Bay Times

  • USF still unranked but moving closer to AP Top 25
  • USF journal: Terrific TEs, never-quit QBs and reliable RBs

Orlando Sentinel

  • UCF moves up to No. 16 in AP poll, remain No. 18 in coaches’ poll
  • UCF focuses on FAU after recharging during surprise bye week

UConn Men’s Basketball Coach Dan Hurley Hartford Courant

UConn football: Five takeaways from win over Rhode Island New Haven Register

Temple football saves season with win at Maryland: Five observations Philly.com

No panic: Tulane looking to correct mistakes after another frustrating loss New Orleans Advocate

National reaction: SMU WR James Proche proves he can be elite in 45-20 loss to Michigan Dallas News

Memphis Commercial Appeal

Struggling TU copes with career-ending loss of safety Cristian Williams Tulsa World

Bill Wagner: Lehigh rout does not leave Navy football feeling warm and fuzzy Annapolis Capital

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News and Observer

  • Hours after learning of his dad’s death, Duke assistant helps coach his team to a win
  • How Duke endured injuries, upheaval to remain unbeaten with win at Baylor

Georgia jumps Clemson for No. 2 in AP Top 25 poll Atlanta Journal Constitution

Columbia The State

  • How will South Carolina’s unexpected bye week affect season?
  • Scouting South Carolina’s next opponent: Vanderbilt
  • Scouting Clemson’s next opponent: Georgia Tech

The Associated Press

  • AP Top 25: LSU jumps to No. 6; Wisconsin tumbles from top 10
  • AP Top 25 Heat Check: Should LSU be No. 1 in rankings?
  • Anxiety rises at high-pedigree programs with new coaches
  • Suspended LSU wide receiver arrested again
  • BYU proves point with big push against Wisconsin

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

Atlanta Journal Constitution

  • At a needed time, the Falcons – and Sarkisian – have a big day
  • Kazee under scrutiny after questionable hit on Newton 

Charlotte Observer

  • Cam Newton shines, but Panthers’ comeback bid against Falcons come up short, 31-24
  • Instant analysis: A nasty hit, a weak Panthers defensive effort, too many Dirty Birds
  • Panthers’ run defense? ‘Terrible.’ How the guilty parties reacted might surprise you.
  • Scott Says: Hurricane remnants in Charlotte make Panthers’ loss to Falcons feel weird

Winston Salem Journal

  • Panthers’ D.J. Moore has a day to remember — both good and bad — in 31-24 loss to Falcons
  • Keselowski wins NASCAR playoff opener in Las Vegas
  • Scott Dixon adds 5th IndyCar championship to resume

Washington Post

  • The NFL belongs to Patrick Mahomes now
  • Luck healthy, back in win column with Colts
  • With a shot at 2-0 on the line, Redskins’ loss was a miserable blown opportunity
  • Redskins give fans little reason for hope in home opener
  • The Redskins are now honest about their attendance. And it’s not pretty.
  • Redskins takeaways: Missed opportunities abound
  • Washington’s offense falls flat in loss to Colts
  • Offensive line mangled in ugly defeat
  • The NFL belongs to Patrick Mahomes now
  • Luck healthy, back in win column with Colts
  • Too little, too late: Nats look great in winning finale over Braves

New York Times

  • With N.F.L. Kickers, You Get What You Pay For
  • N.F.L. Week 2 Highlights: Cowboys Beat Giants; Jaguars Top Patriots
  • Berlin Marathon Results: Eliud Kipchoge Breaks World Record
  • Jaguars Stifle Patriots, and This Time There’s No Comeback

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