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GREG VACEK'S DAILY WEB ROUNDUPWednesday, October 23, 2019

October 23, 2019 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

ECU football excited for homecoming game against South Florida; Houston: Our job is to win the homecoming game…Excitement surrounds ECU men’s basketball on media day; Dooley welcomes 11 newcomers to ECU…ECU Announces New Basketball Seating Structure…ECU unveils plans for potential aviation institute…USF’s Charlie Strong set to make $5 million this season…With Boise State’s loss, SMU the new top dog in quest for Cotton Bowl bid…In UCF, Temple faces third straight explosive offense …NCAA grants American Athletic Conference waiver to conduct football championship game with 11 schools…Gamecocks on NCAA probation for recruiting violation tied to former assistant…Nationals hold off Astros to steal Game 1 of World Series, 5-4…Case Keenum and Kirk Cousins are set to face off in Redskins-Vikings QB reunion game

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

The Bradsher Beat on Basketball Media Day
Pirates set sail on fresh start with big goal
 Bonesville.net

ecupirates.com

  • Excitment Abounds On Media Day
  • ECU Announces New Basketball Seating Structure
  • Coach Houston’s Weekly Press Conference Quotes

Greenville Daily Reflector

  • Who will lead the Pirates in rebounding? Players’ answers vary.
  • Houston: Our job is to win the homecoming game
  • ECU joins schools waiving college application fees this week
  • ECU unveils plans for potential aviation institute

WNCT 9

  • Pirate basketball hosts annual “Media Day”
  • One on one with Pirate Coach Mike Houston at weekly press conference
  • ECU student died due to complication related to Type 1 diabetes, family says

WITN 7

  • ECU football excited for homecoming game against South Florida
  • Dooley welcomes 11 newcomers to ECU
  • Excitement surrounds ECU men’s basketball on media day

ECU F Seth LeDay on injury rehab, senior leadership Scout.com

Rivals

  • ECU Assembling a Much More Imposing Basketball Team
  • ECU Enters USF Week With Increased Enthusiasm

CBS Sports

  • ECU DT Alex Turner previews USF game
  • ECU coach Mike Houston says Pirates must play with aggression, confidence

247 Sports

  • Pirates searching for breakthrough win over Bulls
  • Getting to know the new guys: ECU junior Ludgy Debaut
  • LISTEN: Bulls247 talks USF-ECU with Hoist the Colours
  • Ramseur starting to make impact in new defensive scheme

ECU identifies student who passed away over weekend The East Carolinian

Around the American Athletic Conference

theamerican.org

  • Wiseman Named to AP Preseason All-America Team
  • Trio of Winners Claim Final Weekly Cross Country Honors of 2019
  • American Volleyball Release: Week 9

AAC Daily: Talking AP Voter Bias, No. 16 SMU at Houston and More bcsnn.com

AAC Power Rankings after Week 8 Underdog Dynasty

USF’s Charlie Strong set to make $5 million this season Tampa Bay Times

UCF running backs expect to deliver for Knights despite Greg McCrae injury Orlando Sentinel

In UCF, Temple faces third straight explosive offense  Philadelphia Inquirer

Hartford Courant

  • Randy Edsall: Rebuilding UConn football harder because players ‘aren’t as mentally tough’ as before
  • Mike Anthony: UConn basketball freshman James Bouknight allegedly runs from police and into a world of damaged reputation

Beating Navy only way for Tulane to get over lopsided loss to Memphis NOLA.com

Dallas Morning News

  • SMU prediction: Can Mustangs keep hope of a New Year’s Six Bowl alive, earn a visit from College GameDay?
  • Road to JerryWorld (10/22): With Boise State’s loss, SMU the new top dog in quest for Cotton Bowl bid
  • 6 questions with SMU athletic director Rick Hart, including his thoughts on football attendance

Memphis Commercial Appeal

  • How Memphis factors in New Year’s Six bowl race after win over Tulane, Boise State loss
  • What bowl games are Memphis football projected to play in?
  • Memphis basketball: How to listen to Tigers’ exhibition game vs Christian Brothers
  • Tiger Basketball Podcast: Reacting to Memphis’ preseason AP ranking

247 Sports

  • McCrae out, Killins practicing as UCF RB room shows its depth
  • Four takeaways from USF’s performance at Navy
  • Inside Cincinnati Recruiting: Tulsa Visit Reactions
  • Tigers in 20 – Episode 48: Gainwell’s greatness & CBU preview

TU football: Zach Smith’s toughness has coaches, teammates still confident in him after five turnovers Tulsa World

Houston Chronicle

  • Return of UH quarterback Clayton Tune is imminent
  • UH transfer Quentin Grimes cleared to play this season

CFB Week 9 buy or sell: Houston continues to slide theScore

Annapolis Capital

  • NCAA grants American Athletic Conference waiver to conduct football championship game with 11 schools
  • Tulane test will determine if Navy is a legit contender in the West Division of American Athletic Conference

WSU basketball hopes to win more this season by embracing the same three concepts  Wichita Eagle

The Associated Press

  • Temple opens new era with former star McKie in place
  • Memphis, Houston share top spot in AAC preseason hoops poll

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Former Georgia, Miami coach Mark Richt ‘doing fine’ after heart attack YAHOO!

If Florida State wants to fire Willie Taggart, the ‘Noles should do it now Tampa Bay Times

Raleigh News and Observer

  • Vote for the most memorable Duke-UNC football game
  • Duke needs answers after UVA loss. David Cutcliffe added a veteran coach to offer some.
  • Close, but a Gamecocks win? What recent history says about South Carolina-Tennessee

Winston Salem Journal

  • App State’s Keishawn Watson has been in this position before. He sees similarities between the Mountaineers and a former Group-of-Five darling.
  • Wake Forest linebacker Justin Strnad had surgery to repair a torn bicep tendon. The recovery could take 3-4 months.
  • WSSU will take two-game winning streak to Salisbury this weekend as it plays Livingstone.

Blue Devils: No choice but to focus on Tar Heels Fayetteville Observer

Norfolk Virginian Pilot

  • “They deserve better results. That’s my job, to give it to them.” ODU, coach Bobby Wilder seek jumpstart.
  • Hokies’ Landers Nolley still exudes poise after having to sit last basketball season
  • Mendenhall says first-place U.Va. must win on the road

Charleston Post and Courier

  • Gamecocks on NCAA probation for recruiting violation tied to former assistant
  • Gamecocks’ passing game priorities: Find a third receiver, improve QB accuracy
  • Jeff’s Take: The Citadel’s back in the SoCon race, but we’re not talking about it

Atlanta Journal Constitution

  • No. 10 Bulldogs focused on SEC East goal
  • Georgia’s Smart among nation’s highest-paid football coaches
  • Kirby Smart: Stats lie about Georgia’s ‘atrocious’ defense
  • Tyson Campbell back, 3 key UGA players still sidelined
  • How Georgia Tech’s Adonicas Sanders has emerged as a pass-game threat

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

Nationals hold off Astros to win World Series opener Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Washington Post

  • Nationals hold off Astros to steal Game 1 of World Series, 5-4
  • With help from a starter, Dave Martinez manages to get 12 outs from his bullpen
  • Nationals fans, welcome to the World Series. Here’s hoping you make it to the end.
  • Astros’ Gerrit Cole finally looks mortal in Game 1
  • Juan Soto, a generational talent well-known to D.C., takes a shine to national stage
  • Case Keenum and Kirk Cousins are set to face off in Redskins-Vikings QB reunion game
  • NFL power rankings, Week 8: Packers, Bills, Ravens move up behind Patriots, Saints, Niners
  • Why Bradley Beal chose to stick with the rebuilding Wizards
  • The Capitals’ stars step to the forefront to claim a 5-3 victory in Calgary
  • There are no great teams in the NBA this season, and that might be good

Houston Chronicle

  • Astros drop Game 1 of World Series to Nationals
  • Evan Gattis, Brian McCann make emotional return for World Series
  • Celebrities at Game 1 of the World Series
  • Why Astros aren’t concered about Game 1 loss
  • The unofficial World Series drinking game for Astros-Nationals
  • Astros are heaviest World Series favorite in more than a decade
  • A step-by-step guide of how the Astros built a powerhouse

Charlotte Observer

  • With ‘a million’ 1st-rounders, why the 49ers’ defense is greatest test for Panthers
  • If wins aren’t the top priority, how do you measure the Charlotte Hornets this season?
  • Why ’21st-century power forward’ PJ Washington can be the maybe who hits for Hornets
  • Hornets roster breakdown: Lots of youth, lots of new faces, lots of G-League trips

New York Times

  • How the Nationals Won Game 1 of the World Series
  • Nationals’ Juan Soto Goes From Tiniest Stage to Biggest
  • Stephen Strasburg: A King of the Hill Becomes a Lord of the Dance
  • Raptors Open Championship Defense With a Win Over the Pelicans
  • The Clippers Posed a Test, and the Lakers Didn’t Pass It
  • Jets to Rethink Wearing Microphones After Sam Darnold’s ‘Ghost’ Comment
  • New Orleans Is Ready to Love Zion Williamson, Even if It Has to Wait
  • Nike’s Chief Executive, Mark Parker, Is Stepping Down
  • How Popular Is Baseball, Really?
  • M.L.B. Will Investigate Brandon Taubman’s Outburst at Reporters

Atlanta Journal Constitution

  • OK, the Braves fell out, but this World Series intrigues nevertheless
  • A quick look at Russell Wilson and the Seahawks
  • I’m still not buying more wins for Hawks in Year 3 of rebuild

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