ECU makes ‘top schools’ cut for three notable targets…NC State graduate transfer Justin Chase heading to ECU…JUCO safety Shawn Dourseau commits to ECU…Powerful veteran Linval Joseph should improve Chargers’ interior pass rush…Top 25 Seniors We Want To See In College Baseball In 2021

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

Classic Rewind: ECU Tops NC State, 50-29 ecupirates.com

Bonesville Rewind: Some of Pirates’ biggest moments, 2010-2019 by Al Myatt 

That 70 show

The sky was a shade of purple as if there was some divine approval at the close of ECU’s 70-41 win over visiting North Carolina in 2014 at Dowdy-Ficklen.

The conquest was a credit to the creativity of offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley, the talents of Carden at quarterback and the shiftiness of Cooper in the open field.

Kurt Benkert, who later transferred to Virginia, scored a TD on a quarterback draw that led to a conversion kick for the 70th point.

The Pirates had beaten the Heels 55-31 in Chapel Hill in 2013, which led to some talk about payback the following year. That provided ample motivation subsequently.

Top 25 Seniors We Want To See In College Baseball In 2021 Baseball America

Powerful veteran Linval Joseph should improve Chargers’ interior pass rush Los Angeles Times

ECU Lands First Commitment From JUCO Safety Shawn Dourseau Rivals

Chris Johnson tweets ‘false news’ following report linking him to alleged murder-for-hire scheme YAHOO!

247 Sports

• ECU makes ‘top schools’ cut for three notable targets
• NC State graduate transfer Justin Chase heading to ECU
• JUCO safety Shawn Dourseau commits to ECU
• 6-foot-10 forward the latest transfer ECU’s showing interest in
• WR Jaylen Jones details Top 5 schools

Around the American Athletic Conference

Orlando Sentinel

• UCF football boasts deep, talented QB unit ready to lead offense
• New USF football coach Jeff Scott adapting to coronavirus shutdown

USF officials give update on how coronavirus is impacting staff, consolidation and recruiting athletes Business Journal

Hoping to see college football return, coaches’ main priority is getting players enough practice time Dallas Morning News

Receiver Michael Young leaves Notre Dame to play for Cincinnati Cincinnati Enquirer

Notre Dame Football: Wide Receiver Micheal Young transfers to the Cincinnati Bearcats SB Nation

Tulane RB Amare Jones is Receiving Some Big Offseason Respect bcsnn

Tulsa World

• Online voting for Tulsa softball all-time team begins on Monday
• TU football: From benching pets to squatting siblings, players and coaches must get creative to keep athletes in shape during quarantine

Navy football works to build brotherhood while scattered across country during coronavirus pandemic Annapolis Capital

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News and Observer

• UNC was his dream school, but he chose Notre Dame. Why Trey Wertz says it felt right.
• How NC State, UNC and Duke coaches are helping others during the coronavirus crisis
• Clemson’s ACC Network takeover day is Tuesday. Here’s the full schedule

Winston Salem Journal

• NFL Draft previews: Josh Thomas, Appalachian State
• NFL Draft previews: Jake Benzinger, Wake Forest
• North Carolina Golf Panel, started by Wake Forest Hall of Famer Bill Hensley, turns 25 this year

Duke prepares for change at quarterback position Fayetteville Observer

Nikki McCray makes it official: She’s leaving as ODU women’s basketball coach Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Charleston Post and Courier

• Citadel football during coronavirus: Obstacle or opportunity?
• Gamecocks’ Dickerson forced to keep waiting to make an impact

Gamecocks continue to work pair of Florida defenders GoUpstate

Football standout Kevin Hardy gets the Hall of Fame call from Illinois athletics Journal Star

Colleges Worry If Sporting Event Shutdowns Will Affect The Big Moneymaker: Football WUFT

Coronavirus will impact Ohio State athletic department’s bottom line Finger Lakes Times