Draovitch helps ECU women’s soccer tie Richmond, 1-1…ECU bans two players after alleged car break-in…ECU football preview: Pirates ready to ‘win now’…Navy head football coach surprises son with video announcement that he’s on scholarship at Utah…Proven computer model loving Alabama, NC State…UF band director attacked by UM fan after season-opening game…Andrew Luck made a brave decision, and he might inspire other NFL players to do the same

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

Insights from Brett: Payback not the only motivation in opener Bonesville.net

Draovitch Helps ECU Soccer Tie Richmond 1-1 ecupirates.com

ECU football preview: Pirates ready to ‘win now’ Fayetteville Observer

East Carolina Pirates 2019 season preview: Mike Houston Era Begins SB Nation

Greenville Daily Reflector

• Two players suspended after arrest
• ECU Notes: ECU nursing faculty member receives lung cancer research grant

ECU names Ahlers the starting quarterback Washington Daily News

WITN 7

• Draovitch helps ECU women’s soccer tie Richmond, 1-1
• Two ECU football players suspended indefinitely

August 25th, 11 p.m. Sports; Former ECU star Bryant Packard moves up in minor leagues WCTI 12

Juan Powell and Delvontae Harris Suspended Indefinitely Rivals

247 Sports

• UPDATE: Powell, Harris suspended indefinitely after charges
• The most memorable season-opening wins in ECU football history
• 2019 Opponent Preview: ECU
• Wolfpack football names 2019 team captains

Two ECU football players arrested, charged with felonies The East Carolinian

ECU bans two players after alleged car break-in ESPN

Two ECU football players suspended ‘indefinitely’ after weekend arrests WRALSportsfan

 

Around the American Athletic Conference

Memphis’ Win Over Ole Miss Leads Sunday WSoc Slate theamerican.org

2019 bowl projections all over the map for Cincinnati football Cincinnati Enquirer

Checking in with USF’s athletic director after his first year The Oracle

UCF linemen Cam Goode, Tony Gray elated to earn waivers, play for Knights Orlando Sentinel

Randy Edsall explains quarterback decision, introduces ‘participation squad’ and ‘developmental squad’ Hartford Courant

Transfers Diamond Harrell, D.J. Morgan expected to provide experience for UConn defense Middletown Press

Rod Carey’s path to Temple head football coach started with some difficult truth Philadelphia Inquirer

Focused on the present, Tulane not dwelling on 2017 loss to Florida International NOLA.com

Memphis-Ole Miss football season opener just means more for the Tigers Memphis Commercial Appeal

5 things Ole Miss fans need to know about Memphis USA Today

247 Sports

• How Good Was Cincinnati’s 11-2 Record Last Year?
• Will injured Temple QB Anthony Russo be ready for opener?

UH bowl projections ahead of season Houston Chronicle

Navy head football coach surprises son with video announcement that he’s on scholarship at Utah Annapolis Capital

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 1: Proven computer model loving Alabama, NC State CBSSports.com

Raleigh News and Observer

• What to expect when NC State releases its depth chart
• UF band director attacked by UM fan after season-opening game

Columbia The State

• Scouting South Carolina’s first opponent: North Carolina
• Why Dabo believes the opener is Clemson’s hardest game to prepare for all year
• Tennessee defender, former Columbia standout Bryce Thompson faces assault charge

Gamecocks’ linebackers want to make sure their numbers reflect their production Charleston Post and Courier

Norfolk Virginian Pilot

• ODU football preview: With new stadium done, ODU focused on rebuilding
• New coach Mike London looks to get William & Mary going
• Virginia Tech football preview: Hokies eager to reverse downward spiral
• U.Va. football preview: In new role as favorites, Cavaliers not buying hype
• Norfolk State football preview: Maturity, experience have Spartans seeking to surpass four-win plateau
• Hampton U. football preview: Pirates primed to compete in Big South

Atlanta Journal Constitution

• DUI arrest means automatic suspension for UGA’s Bill Norton
• First game week for Georgia Tech finally arrives
• Georgia Tech players to honor Brandon Adams by wearing his jersey

The Associated Press

• College football’s friendly face: Tigers’ Swinney out front
• Safe Bet: Vegas set to bid to host numerous NCAA events
• Florida State names Blackman starting QB
• Collins to unveil Georgia Tech’s ‘complete transformation’
• UCLA linebacker Calvert ineligible due to NCAA violation