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Greg Vacek's Daily Web RoundupFriday, January 24, 2020

January 24, 2020 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

McNeill ‘steps away’ at Oklahoma to care for his ill father…Dan Gerlach, who resigned as interim ECU leader, lands new job with Raleigh lobbying firm…Understudy Giles back home at shortstop…Tulane, ECU meet in conference play…Stanton Named LAX Preseason All-AAC…No. 25/24 Houston Takes Down UConn, 63-59, Thursday Night…Wake Forest to raise banner of Dave Odom at Joel Coliseum…Bucks and Hornets playing in Paris can be a burden, but it’s the NBA’s ‘big ask’

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  • Stanton Named LAX Preseason All-AAC
  • East Carolina’s Indoor Season Continues At Hokie Invitational

McNeill Temporarily Stepping Away From Football Oklahoma Sooners

McNeill leaving Sooners to care for ailing father The Oklahoman

Oklahoma assistant coach Ruffin McNeil to ‘temporarily step away from football’ USA Today

McNeill ‘steps away’ at Oklahoma to care for his ill father  WNCT 9

Oklahoma assistant McNeill leaving program to care for dadWITN 7

Tulane, ECU meet in conference play Fox Sports

Dan Gerlach, who resigned as interim ECU leader, lands new job with Raleigh lobbying firm Raleigh News and Observer

Former ECU chancellor joins forces with Apodaca as lobbyist WRAL

247 Sports

  • Sooner players, staff react to Ruffin McNeill’s step away
  • ECU Baseball Preseason Player Profile: RHP Tyler Smith
  • Giles back in his comfort zone at shortstop for the Pirates

Pirates trampled by Mustangs 84-64 The East Carolinian

Understudy Giles back home at shortstop Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)

Around the American Athletic Conference

theamerican.org

  • No. 25/24 Houston Takes Down UConn, 63-59, Thursday Night
  • Florida Earns Top Billing in Women’s Lacrosse Preseason Poll

For Tennessee and U-Conn., the color of a rivalry changes over time Washington Post

UConn, Tennessee and the Gamesmanship of Auriemma and Summitt New York Times

Hartford Courant

  • Mike Anthony: UConn-Tennessee remains special and should be scheduled every season
  • UConn men melt down again, lose at Houston, 63-59

UH overcomes mistakes to pull off win over UConn Houston Chronicle

Cincinnati Enquirer

  • How high can Jarron Cumberland climb on the UC Bearcats scoring list?
  • Withrow’s Daniel Ingram commits to University of Cincinnati football

Clemson is in Jeff Scott’s blood, and USF is getting a transfusion Tampa Bay Times

Tulane lands graduate transfer linebacker from Oklahoma State NOLA.com

Memphis basketball: How to follow Tigers’ game vs SMU Memphis Commercial Appeal

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Winston Salem Journal

  • Wake Forest to raise banner of Dave Odom at Joel Coliseum
  • WSSU hoping for consistency as it heads into the fun part of its schedule

Norfolk Virginian Pilot

  • ODU loses another close game but this one could be costlier: Jason Wade leaves with knee injury.
  • Jermaine Marrow nets 37 points as Hampton men overcome Campbell
  • William & Mary bounces back from weekend loss to cruise past James Madison
  • Hokies get Thursday night rematch in Lane Stadium against Boston College; U.Va.-Tech game is moved from Black Friday

Charleston Post and Courier

  • 4 storylines facing Clemson men’s basketball over final 12 games
  • Charleston Southern gets past Presbyterian to win third straight

Atlanta Journal Constitution

  • Georgia State hasn’t slipped in first year with Rob Lanier
  • Todd Monken is highest-paid UGA assistant coach

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

Charlotte Observer

  • Bucks and Hornets playing in Paris can be a burden, but it’s the NBA’s ‘big ask’
  • Hornets learning how European basketball culture can benefit them more than NBA routine
  • Hornets have lost 7 straight but think trip to Paris vs. Bucks can turn season around
  • Panthers need to decide Cam Newton’s fate. Jordan Gross knows how it can be a win-win

Winston Salem Journal

  • Nathan Chen returns to Greensboro balancing Ivy League classes with elite figure skating
  • Photos: 2020 U.S. Figure Skating Championship Ladies Short Program

New York Times

  • Roger Federer Fights Off Upset at Australian Open
  • Serena Williams Loses at Australian Open
  • The N.C.A.A. Says It’s Working to Change. Next Year, at the Soonest.
  • Zion Williamson Is Back. Will His Knee Hold Up?
  • Rafael Nadal Is Closing In on His 20th Slam. He Isn’t Counting.
  • Eli Manning Always Chose New York
  • Nick Kyrgios Holds His Temper, and Australia Holds Its Breath
  • Women Get a Spotlight, but No Prize Money, in New N.H.L. All-Star Event

Washington Post

  • Coco Gauff’s grandmother has her own remarkable story to tell
  • 15-year-old Coco Gauff upsets defending champion Naomi Osaka at Australian Open
  • Serena Williams bemoans her ‘unprofessional’ loss at Australian Open
  • Kyle Shanahan is the young mind behind the 49ers’ old-school march to the Super Bowl
  • Bradley Beal has another big night to lead Wizards to win over Cavaliers

Atlanta Journal Constitution

  • The Falcons roster: Should they stay or go? 
  • Trae Young is an NBA All-Star starter
  • Anthopoulos wanted Donaldson back, but not at any price
  • Defaults top $32 million as some Falcons fans struggle with PSLs

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