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GREG VACEK'S DAILY WEB ROUNDUPThursday, June 18, 2019

July 18, 2019 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

Pirates resurface with Gilbert, Houston…Freshwater’s status still uncertain at ECU…7 Reasons why ECU can beat the Wolfpack in the opener…Five former Pirates receive Madden 20 ratings…ECU, Wake Forest keep tabs on Pender’s Jajuan Carr…2 schools stand out most for 2-time N.J. all-state OL Bryan Felter as his decision nears…Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa believes injured UCF QB McKenzie Milton will make a comeback…This year, Tulane will strive for more balance on offense: ‘We have a bunch of weapons’…John Swofford will be keeping an eye on NC State’s NCAA case…As network prepares for launch, the ACC as we knew it fades into the background…Kemba Walker, the ultimate winner at UConn, now looks to win in the NBA with the Boston Celtics…Ron Francis, forced out by the Hurricanes in 2018, is heading back to the NHL …Rory McIlroy’s first British Open tee shot could not have gone worse

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

Greenville Daily Reflector

  • WOODWARD: Pirates resurface with Gilbert, Houston
  • Freshwater’s status still uncertain at ECU

TD and the PAT: 7 Reasons why ECU can beat the Wolfpack in the opener Washington Daily News

247 Sports

  • Five former Pirates receive Madden 20 ratings
  • ECU Football Burning Questions: Linebackers

ECU, Wake Forest keep tabs on Pender’s Jajuan Carr GoUpstate

2 schools stand out most for 2-time N.J. all-state OL Bryan Felter as his decision nears NJ.com

 

Around the American Athletic Conference

theamerican.org

  • Tulsa Duo Leads Six From The American on Doak Walker Watch List
  • Cincinnati’s Ridder, Houston’s King on Davey O’Brien Award Watch List
  • Four American Players on Bednarik Award Watch List
  • Seven From The American On Maxwell Award Watch List

2019 AAC Preseason Position Previews: The Final Tally Underdog Dynasty

Four questions with bulked-up USF quarterback Blake Barnett Tampa Bay Times

Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa believes injured UCF QB McKenzie Milton will make a comeback Orlando Sentinel

UM and UCF renew home-and-home series, but it isn’t quite what football fans wanted Miami Herald

UConn Insider Podcast: Eli Thomas discusses recovery from stroke, plus more Huskies football talk Hartford Courant

This year, Tulane will strive for more balance on offense: ‘We have a bunch of weapons’ NOLA.com

Memphis Commercial Appeal

  • AAC to remain at 11 teams after UConn’s departure, Commissioner Mike Aresco says
  • Penny Hardaway reflects on Drake wearing Memphis Tigers shirt, Peach Jam

Tulsa’s Brooks, Taylor on Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List Tulsa World

Houston Chronicle

  • UH, rest of AAC mull future football scheduling minus UConn
  • UH men’s basketball announces summer trip to Italy

Former Shocker Darral Willis ‘moving up the ladder’ after MVP rookie season in Cyprus  Wichita Eagle

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News and Observer

  • ‘They are all great players.’ Who will be NC State’s next quarterback?
  • Why John Swofford will be keeping an eye on NC State’s NCAA case
  • As network prepares for launch, the ACC as we knew it fades into the background
  • ‘Would love to do that again this year.’ USC’s prep for Bama includes 2010 memories

Winston Salem Journal

  • After researching Scott Satterfield’s success at App State, Louisville’s players believe in the program’s new direction.
  • Wake Forest’s QB battle features the same players as last year. This one, though, sets up to be different.
  • ACC Network — not football — dominates ACC Kickoff
  • FaceApp makeovers for ACC Atlantic Division Football coaches

Fayetteville Observer

  • N.C. State defensive line looks to build on tradition
  • Wake Forest downplays quarterback competition
  • ACC Kickoff notebook: Day 1
  • AJ Dillon, Travis Etienne among top runners in ACC Atlantic Division

Charlotte 49ers basketball schedule features home games against Davidson, Wake Forest  Charlotte Observer

Norfolk Virginian Pilot

  • As another football season looms, just where do things stand in Conference USA?
  • Swofford urges fans to demand ACC Network as season and launch date loom
  • Syracuse looks to build off shocking success, hopes to challenge Clemson

Sapakoff: Jake Bentley’s summer (he beat Trevor Lawrence) vs. the Gamecocks’ fall Charleston Post and Courier

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

Kemba Walker, the ultimate winner at UConn, now looks to win in the NBA with the Boston Celtics New Haven Register

In Boston, Kemba Walker talks about ‘taste of winning’ he didn’t get in with Hornets  Charlotte Observer

Ron Francis, forced out by the Hurricanes in 2018, is heading back to the NHL  Raleigh News and Observer

New York Times

  • For Northern Ireland, This British Open Is More Than a Golf Tournament
  • Seeking Soccer Talent, Club Executives Turn to Speed Dating
  • On the Road With the Tour de France
  • Caught Up in the College Admissions Scandal: Stanford’s Boathouse
  • Pumpsie Green, First Black Player for Boston Red Sox, Dies at 85
  • Domingo German, the Yankees’ Surprising Ace, Has an Ideally Flawed Mentor
  • James Dolan’s Company Escalates a Fight With The Daily News
  • Mets Bullpen Shows Signs of Life in 2-Game Sweep of the Twins
  • LeBron James’s Agent, Rich Paul, Starts a Sports Division at a Hollywood Firm
  • Racing ‘Peking to Paris’ in Classic Cars: ‘The Best Part Is the Beer at Night’
  • Nate Lashley Finally Breaks Out After Playing Golf Through Tragedy
  • After a Long Wait, Caleb Ewan Posts His First Tour de France Stage Win

Washington Post

  • Rory McIlroy’s first British Open tee shot could not have gone worse
  • Live: Full British Open leader board
  • A touch of traditional British Open weather
  • Region defined by ‘The Troubles’ can’t quite believe it has the British Open
  • Nationals’ bullpen returns to early-season form, gets torched by Orioles
  • Boswell: Nats believed in Dave Martinez even when no one else did. Including me.
  • Juan Soto making it very difficult to chill on his ceiling
  • New Wizards broadcaster Justin Kutcher is a ‘big-time talent’ with big shoes to fill
  • D.C. United needs to make its points on the road after stumbling at home
  • Teofimo Lopez is ready to put on a show during and after fight vs. Masayoshi Nakatani
  • Baseball card collectors suspected rampant fraud in their hobby. Now the FBI is investigating.
  • Redskins rookie Bryce Love has always had the same goals: Football, then med school

Falcons counting on Freeman to return to Pro Bowl form Atlanta Journal Constitution

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