Pirates refocus after coronavirus interruption … ECU MBB Ushers In 2021 At Tulane… ECU Meets No. 21/22 USF In Clash Of AAC WBB Unbeatens…Bearcats come up two yards short in devastating 24-21 Peach Bowl loss to Georgia; Poor late-game clock management leads to ‘tough’ loss for Bearcats in Peach Bowl…Video comprehensively breaks down Mississippi State and Tulsa brawl in Armed Forces Bowl …No. 3 Ohio State beats No. 2 Clemson 49-28 in Sugar Bowl to set up national championship game against No. 1 Alabama…Virginia-Virginia Tech game postponed after positive COVID-19 test in Cavaliers’ program…Washington football preview: NFC East title is on the line against the depleted Eagles

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

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Pirates refocus after coronavirus interruption Bonesville.net

ecupirates.com

• ECU MBB Ushers In 2021 At Tulane
• ECU Meets No. 21/22 USF In Clash Of AAC WBB Unbeatens

East Carolina, Tulane set to meet again Sports Illustrated

ECU’s basketball team moving forward after COVID-19 mishap 247 Sports

Around the American Athletic Conference

American Athletic Conference

• Cincinnati Stunned by Georgia on Last-Seconds Field Goal in Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
• Pair of Men’s Basketball Games Postponed

The Associated Press

• No. 6 Cincinnati comes up short as unbeaten season ends
• The Latest: 2 Temple basketball games postponed due to virus

Atlanta Journal Constitution

• A good story spoiled: Steely UGA outlasts a game underdog
• Georgia Bulldogs pull off incredible comeback win in Peach Bowl
• Georgia’s defense, kicker made Kirby Smart’s decision right
• Photos: Bulldogs edge Cincinnati in bowl game

Cincinnati Enquirer

•  Bearcats come up two yards short in devastating 24-21 Peach Bowl loss to Georgia
• Analysis: Poor late-game clock management leads to ‘tough’ loss for Bearcats in Peach Bowl
•  Even in defeat, Bearcats proved they can play with anyone
•  Reactions: UGA rallies past UC in Peach Bowl

Podlesny kicks No. 9 Georgia past No. 8 Cincinnati in Peach Bowl Reuters

Georgia’s late field goal spoils Cincinnati’s perfect season in Peach Bowl The Athletic

Video comprehensively breaks down Mississippi State and Tulsa brawl in Armed Forces Bowl USA Today

Orlando Sentinel

• Todd Grantham, Randy Shannon and all college coaches get free passes during COVID-19 season | Commentary
• UCF basketball game Wednesday night versus Tulane postponed

UCF Returns To Action Hosting Houston UCF Knights

Owls won’t be able to hold team practices for a week 247 Sports

Jaylen Forbes enjoying role as leader of Tulane basketball team NOLA.com

Sports Illustrated

• No. 5 Houston hopes to bounce back at SMU
• UCF travels to South Florida for intrastate rivalry

NCAA Basketball: Arkansas, SMU among best unbeaten teams that aren’t ranked Busting Brackets

Memphis Commercial Appeal

•  Bartlett’s Knox commits to Memphis
•  Tigers linebacker Pickens to return for 2021 season

Tulsa World

• TU interim AD Rick Dickson disappointed by postgame brawl, apologizes to fans
• TU visits Cincinnati, seeking fifth consecutive victory
• TU running back TK Wilkerson arrested on DUI complaint

Shockers Ring in New Year vs. Cincinnati Wichita State Shockers

‘I’m so proud of him’: Ole Miss coach on game against former player, WSU’s Isaac Brown  Wichita Eagle

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Charleston Post Courier

• Clemson falls to Ohio State in College Football Playoff semifinal Sugar Bowl
• Sapakoff: The only Dabo regret as Ohio State wins the Redemption Bowl
• The Citadel has second straight game postponed due to COVID-19
• College of Charleston to bring football mentality to CAA basketball format

Columbia The State

• Ohio State ousts Clemson, likely ends college careers of stars Lawrence and Etienne
• What ‘weighed heavy’ on Ohio State before it got revenge against Clemson
• Clemson linebacker ejected for targeting after hit on Ohio State QB Justin Fields
• This wasn’t first time a Beamer tried to hire Bobo. Mutual admiration began years ago
• Frank Martin’s Gamecocks practice with ‘sense of doubt’ after COVID-19 pause

Raleigh News and Observer

• UNC can’t let Texas A&M control the ball in the Orange Bowl
• UNC vs Texas A&M Orange Bowl game-day guide: How to watch, betting line, game notes
• NC State will use slight in betting line as motivation ahead of game versus Kentucky
• Duke’s Coach K quarantining due to coronavirus exposure; game at FSU also postponed

Winston Salem Journal

• North Carolina Tar Heels traveling light for Orange Bowl game against Texas A&M
• N.C. State seething in underdog role vs. Kentucky in Gator Bowl
• Duke-Florida State basketball game postponed; Krzyzewski would have missed game
• North Carolina at home, Duke on the road Saturday
• App State men drop Sun Belt opener to Troy

Norfolk Virginian Pilot

• Virginia-Virginia Tech game postponed after positive COVID-19 test in Cavaliers’ program
• She had a turbulent year, but Old Dominion’s Ajah Wayne relied on her faith, father and coach
• Conference USA splits basketball into divisions; ODU will play in the East
• Gardner-Webb men earn split of two-game series with Hampton, but HU women bounce back for victory

WKU looks for road win vs Charlotte  Charlotte Observer

Atlanta Journal Constitution

• Alabama’s machine looks unstoppable again while crushing Notre Dame
• Justin Fields carries Ohio State into championship game against Alabama

Washington Post

• Justin Fields put No. 1 Alabama — and the NFL — on notice with a masterful Sugar Bowl
• Justin Fields outduels Trevor Lawrence as Ohio State upsets Clemson
• Alabama advances to the national title game with an artful offensive performance
• College Football Playoff championship: What to know about Alabama-OSU
• Virginia-Virginia Tech basketball game postponed after positive test by Cavaliers staff member

The Associated Press

• No. 3 Ohio State beats No. 2 Clemson 49-28 in Sugar Bowl to set up national championship game against No. 1 Alabama
• Clemson star QB Lawrence sputters in Superdome again
• Fields’ day: No. 3 Ohio State routs No. 2 Clemson 49-28
• Clemson linebacker Skalski ejected for hit on Fields
• Alabama in record 5th CFP title game vs 1st champ Ohio State
• Kentucky’s Horsey among 3 Comeback Player of Year winners
• Roll Tide! No. 1 Alabama beats Notre Dame 31-14 in Rose Bowl
• Notre Dame better in Texas, but loses again in semifinals
• AP source: Florida fires 2 assistants after defensive fiasco
• BYU quarterback Zach Wilson entering NFL draft
• Ramsey leads No. 15 Northwestern past Auburn in Citrus Bowl
• Clint Bowen leaving North Texas after 1 season as DC
• No. 12 Iowa State faces No. 25 Oregon in Fiesta Bowl
• No. 7 Indiana excited to be in Outback Bowl against Ole Miss
• Title-winning coaches to square off in Orange Bowl
• UK goes for 3rd straight bowl victory vs streaking NC State