Pirate defensive backs prepare for 2020 season..First two games of 2020 schedule will excite….ECU interim chancellor talks about mask requirement this fall…First to foot: ECU soccer scheduled, planning for Aug. 13 opener…AAC Sidelines Bands for 2020…University of Cincinnati to remove Marge Schott’s name from baseball stadium…Charlotte 49ers unveil new logo, ‘BoldRush’ brand; Did UNC Charlotte Copy UTEP with Pickaxe to their New Logo?…ODU announces locally themed non-conference schedule…Memphis football’s 2021 recruiting class on pace to be highest ranked in school history …North Carolina’s deep football recruiting class could set state record for FBS signees…App State, in-state FBS schools vary on whether to share positive COVID statistics regarding athletes…Colleges already showing they ‘aren’t up to the task’ of keeping athletes safe  …Noose wasn’t directed at NASCAR’s Wallace, proving once again that life is complicated…The NCAA is limiting its Confederate flag policy to Mississippi, despite examples elsewhere…MLB announces intention to play 2020 season…Chicago one of six finalists to be NHL hub city when hockey returns

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

The East Carolinian

• Pirate defensive backs prepare for 2020 season
• First two games of 2020 schedule will excite
• Former ECU Chancellor files lawsuit against BOG chairman
• ECU officials discuss Pirates’ return during stream
• Student life faces change come fall

WITN 7

• ECU interim chancellor talks about mask requirement this fall
• Former ECU chancellor sues UNC system over his exit

247 Sports

• Report: AAC to have ‘sweeping guidelines’ for marching bands
• ECU Football 2020 Player Expectations: K Patrick Nations
• Two ECU commits receive three-star evaluations by 247Sports

Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)

• First to foot: ECU soccer scheduled, planning for Aug. 13 opener
• Pirates to lean on Stiles, proven seniors

Scott Avett of The Avett Brothers on Growing Up in a Small Town and Carolina Barbecue Southern Living

Around the American Athletic Conference

Dickies Arena To Host 2021, 2022 Women’s Basketball Championships American Athletic Conference

AAC Sidelines Bands for 2020 – College Marching Band collegemarching.com

AAC releases band, spirit squad guidelines for upcoming season WCPO

University of Cincinnati to remove Marge Schott’s name from baseball stadium ESPN

Cincinnati Enquirer

• Guest TML: Kevin Youkilis Stadium or Field makes sense for UC Bearcats baseball
• 2021, 2022 AAC women’s basketball tournaments to be held in Fort Worth, Texas

USF men’s basketball stock on the rise with David Collins’ return Tampa Bay Times

Philadelphia Inquirer

• Temple recruit Rakim Cooper brings size, versatility to Owls program as two-way lineman
• Officer James Jones was a Temple football star in his own unique way | Mike Jensen

Memphis football’s 2021 recruiting class on pace to be highest ranked in school history Memphis Commercial Appeal

SIU Men’s Basketball | Salukis to play at Tulsa during non-conference schedule The Southern Illinoisan

Annapolis Capital

• Navy football notebook: Wide receiver Chance Warren may audition at quarterback
• Football player at Notre Dame, Navy’s Week 1 opponent, tests positive for COVID-19

Here’s what Gregg Marshall thinks is the secret to his coaching tree success at WSU  Wichita Eagle 

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Zion’s lawyers: Eligibility claims based on Wikipedia, Zillow are ‘baseless’  Raleigh News and Observer

Winston Salem Journal

• App State, in-state FBS schools vary on whether to share positive COVID statistics regarding athletes
• A&T introduces Will Jones as basketball coach as the university and athletics look forward together

Fayetteville Observer

• North Carolina’s deep football recruiting class could set state record for FBS signees
• UNC Pembroke men’s basketball coaches march for change
• Incoming Tar Heels golfer captures N.C. Amateur in playoff

Charlotte 49ers unveil new logo, ‘BoldRush’ brand WCNC

Did UNC Charlotte Copy UTEP with Pickaxe to their New Logo? KROD

Here are all of the Charlotte 49ers new uniforms and logos, and why they’re so important Charlotte Observer

Old Dominion football players return to campus for limited virus testing, workouts Norfolk Virginian Pilot

ODU announces locally themed non-conference schedule Hampton Roads Daily Press

How Clemson linebacker’s social justice leadership translates to football field Charleston Post Courier

Columbia The State

• This former South Carolina football player aims to change policing from the inside
• How Clemson baseball plans to approach fall workouts after COVID-19 lockdown

Atlanta Journal Constitution

• Colleges already showing they ‘aren’t up to the task’ of keeping athletes safe
• Georgia football workouts continue unabated