Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

VIEW FROM THE EAST
ECU baseball adapts in COVID times Bonesville.net

Christmas break comes at good time for Pirates 247 Sports

Lefty Moore a timely transfer for surging Pirates Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)

Around the American Athletic Conference

American Athletic Conference.

• Houston Falls to Hawaii in New Mexico Bowl
• White Caps Career With 3 TD Passes as Memphis Tops FAU in Montgomery Bowl
• UCF Can’t Keep Pace With BYU in RoofClaim.com Boca Raton Bowl
• Tulane Falls to Nevada in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
• Tulsa’s Collins Wins Nagurski Trophy as National Defensive Player of the Year
• Tulsa Storms Past Southwestern Christian, 102-45, Wednesday Night

The Associated Press

• Hawaii beats Houston 28-14 in New Mexico Bowl — in Texas
• Hawaii at Houston 12/24/2020
• White, Memphis top Florida Atlantic 25-10 in Montgomery Bowl
• Memphis at Florida Atlantic 12/23/2020
• Tulsa LB Zaven Collins wins Nagurski Trophy
• Strong, Lee, Taua pace Nevada in Potato Bowl win over Tulane
• Tulane at Nevada 12/22/2020
• Williams lifts Tulsa past Southwestern Christian 102-45

Boise State and the AAC: Emails show conversations, research on possible move KTVB

UH falls to Hawaii in New Mexico Bowl Houston Chronicle

Cincinnati Enquirer

• What we learned after UC’s loss to UCF
•  Bearcats’ Gardner is USA TODAY All-American
•  Column: College football needs new postseason format

Cincinnati swinging for Peach Bowl statement vs. Georgia WLAX

Zach Wilson carves up UCF in likely final game for BYU Tampa Bay Times

What the Knights Learned vs. BYU UCF Knights

Orlando Sentinel

• Mike Aresco frustrated by playoff snub, calls for expansion
• UCF forward Isaiah Adams inspired by mom’s push to overcome homelessness

Temple DE Arnold Ebiketie among latest to enter transfer portal Philadelphia Inquirer

Short-handed Tulane was at significant disadvantage against Nevada in Potato Bowl NOLA.com

Dallas Morning News

• SMU signee Preston Stone of Parish Episcopal becomes leading passer in Dallas-area history
• Tim Jankovich’s relationship with Bill Self spans decades. The SMU coach’s son, Michael, is deepening that bond as a Kansas walk-on

Memphis Commercial Appeal

• Former Arizona QB Gunnell transfers to Memphis,
•  Tigers fans thank QB Brady White for record-breaking career

Tulsa World

• TU’s Zaven Collins receives Nagurski Trophy, given to nation’s top defensive player
• TU’s Zaven Collins declares for NFL Draft, won’t play in bowl game
• The Picker: Here’s what you should know before tackling the rest of bowl season
• TU freshman Keshawn Williams scores 20 points in win against Southwestern Christian
• TU football: Playing in a bowl game brings meaning for Hurricane

Tulsa star linebacker declares for NFL Draft Fox 23

Mississippi State brings losing mark into bowl battle with No. 24 Tulsa KRQE

Tulsa standout opts out of Armed Forces Bowl Muskogee Phoenix

Navy football 2020 review: Quarterback holds the key to improvement on offense Annapolis Capital

Wichita Eagle

• Wichita State basketball escapes with second straight upset road win for 2-0 AAC start
• In time of adversity, here’s who stepped up for WSU basketball in overtime win at USF

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News and Observer

• NC State basketball fans get holiday gift as the Wolfpack knocks off No. 17 UNC
• ‘Fearless’ freshman Shakeel Moore starts to shine at the perfect time for NC State
• How do Clemson and Ohio St. compare to last year’s teams? Here’s an in-depth breakdown.

App State adds former ACC QB Hickory Daily Record

Wake Forest adds non-conference game for New Year’s Eve Winston Salem Journal

There’s no clear-cut Heisman winner so Trevor Lawrence should get it for lifetime achievement Washington Post

Georgia State only too happy to go bowling in 2020 Atlanta Journal Constitution

Norfolk Virginian Pilot

• Hokies wrapup: Questions abound in offseason after Virginia Tech persevered through pandemic-induced issues, saw season spiral
• Cavaliers wrapup: Returning talent provides encouragement for U.Va. heading into next year after an up and down season
• Giesen: What will high school sports fans remember about 2020? Nothing.

The Associated Press

• No. 16 Virginia’s vs No. 1 Gonzaga highlights ACC week ahead
• New Auburn coach Bryan Harsin embraces challenges
• Heisman finalists: Tide teammates plus Lawrence and Trask
• The Latest: UTSA football coach Jeff Traylor tests positive
• Kentucky tries to snap pre-SEC skid against Louisville
• Big 12 takes holiday off before more league play in January
• Isolation play: College teams fend off holiday loneliness
• Wisconsin-Michigan State headlines Big Ten’s Christmas slate