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GREG VACEK'S DAILY WEB ROUNDUPSunday, January 17, 2021

January 17, 2021 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

 

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

Houston Tops East Carolina WBB, 66-56 ecupirates.com

Houston tops East Carolina women’s basketball, 66-56  WNCT 9

Houston hands ECU women fourth straight loss, 66-56 WITN 7

ECU reaches agreement with new DE/OLB coach 247 Sports

Today in sports history: ‘The Fumble’ dashes Cleveland Browns’ Super Bowl hopes in 1988 Winston Salem Journal

As ECU baseball fights COVID cluster, Pirates learn full 2021 schedule Wilmington Star-News

Blue Bombers add three to roster (including Devon Grayson) Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)

  • Aresco details differences in football, basketball protocols
  • ECU women’s hoops drops to four-game losing streak

Around the American Athletic Conference

American Athletic Conference

  • Temple Wins on the Road at Tulane, 65-57
  • Houston, Tulane Claim American Saturday WBB Wins
  • USF-Memphis Women’s Basketball Game Scheduled For Jan. 17 Cancelled

Memphis’ health concerns cancels game at No. 16 USF women The Associated Press

No. 11 Houston, after unexpected break, faces UCF CBSSports

Men’s Hoops to Challenge #11 Cougars Sunday UCF Knights

Up next for No. 11 Houston men’s basketball: UCF Houston Chronicle

TU hosts Memphis on Sunday, looking to regenerate momentum Tulsa World

Tigers travel to Tulsa for Sunday afternoon contest Memphis Tigers

UCF women’s soccer adapts to challenges of spring season Orlando Sentinel

Temple’s defense dominates in road conference win over Tulane Philadelphia Inquirer

Horrid shooting in second half sinks Tulane against Temple NOLA.com

Ex-North Texas RB Tre Siggers explains transfer to rival SMU  Dallas Morning News

Memphis Commercial Appeal

  •  How to watch Memphis basketball vs. Tulsa
  •  Tigers DB Coffey withdraws from transfer portal

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News and Observer

  • UNC basketball comes up short at Florida State, 82-75
  • Harris an energy-boost despite UNC loss at Florida State

Remarkable 24 hours for Charlotte 49ers basketball led to biggest win of the year Charlotte Observer

Winston Salem Journal

  • North Carolina loses to Florida State, 82-75
  • Three observations as Wake Forest prepares to host No. 20 Virginia Tech
  • South Alabama men topple App State

Norfolk Virginian Pilot

  • William & Mary ties bind legendary coaches Marv Levy, Jimmye Laycock to Buffalo Bills’ Sean McDermott
  • Cox High grad Jordan Williams feels connection, defensive philosophy, opportunity made Hokies ideal after leaving Clemson

Charleston Post Courier

  • Sapakoff: Stingrays president has a College of Charleston student ID
  • Clemson golf coach Larry Penley retiring at end of spring season
  • No. 12 Clemson men’s basketball vanquished by No. 18 Virginia after Covid-19 pause
  • Former Gamecocks star Justin Smoak embraces baseball move to Japan
  • South Carolina athletics turns to school to cover COVID shortfall

Washington Post

  • No. 18 Virginia dominates No. 12 Clemson to improve to 5-0 in the ACC
  • Jordan McNair’s family reaches $3.5 million settlement with Maryland

The Associated Press

  • Maryland prepares $3.5 million payout to McNair parents
  • NC State QB transfer Hockman commits to Middle Tennessee
  • Duke coach gives up play-calling duties, realigns staff
  • Bowl games look to future after weathering challenging year
  • FCS schedules nearly set with season starting in February
  • Off to solid start, Dorrell sees big things in store for CU
  • Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea adds 3 more to his coaching staff
  • Expansion could bring football back to WAC this fall in FCS
  • Wong scores 30, leads Miami over No. 16 Louisville 78-72
  • No. 1 Gonzaga overcomes slow start, beats Saint Mary’s 73-59
  • No. 18 Virginia routs No. 12 Clemson to stay perfect in ACC
  • Walker has 20, Gray 19; FSU wins 20th straight ACC home game
  • The Latest: Notre Dame’s game at Howard on MLK Day canceled
  • USC beats Washington State 85-77, improves to 5-1 in Pac-12

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

Winston Salem Journal

  • Australian Open arrivals hit by 4 COVID-19 positive tests
  • 72 tennis players in lockdown after virus cases on flights
  • Sports events on the air for Sunday, Jan. 17

Charlotte Observer

  • Red Wings bounce back to beat Carolina Hurricanes 4-2
  • Observations from the Hurricanes’ 4-2 loss to the Red Wings
  • Toronto Raptors make 21 3-pointers to edge Charlotte Hornets in back-to-back games

New York Times

  • How the Buffalo Bills Reached the A.F.C. Championship Game
  • Here’s how the Green Bay Packers routed the Los Angeles Rams to reach the N.F.C. title game.
  • Bruno Fernandes and the Long Game
  • With Positive Tests, the Rules Change for Some Players in Australia
  • After Frosty Houston Split, Harden Says He’s an ‘Elite Teammate’

Washington Post

  • Aaron Rodgers and a relentless offense roll over Rams and into NFC championship game at Lambeau
  • All great QBs are linked with great receivers. Aaron Rodgers finally has his match in Davante Adams.
  • Bills beat Ravens to reach first AFC title game since 1994 as Lamar Jackson exits early
  • The Browns believe in Coach Kevin Stefanski, whether he’s on the sideline or in his basement
  • Washington to interview director of pro personnel Eric Stokes for GM job
  • With dazzling passes in Nets debut, James Harden sought to make an unselfish first impression
  • From Olympic medalist to Capitol rioter: The fall of Klete Keller

The Associated Press

  • NFL Today, Divisional Round
  • Bills advance to AFC championship with 17-3 win over Ravens
  • Ravens’ season ends with Jackson in locker room, 17-3 loss
  • Ravens QB Lamar Jackson leaves game with concussion
  • Rodgers, Allen lead Packers and Bills into title games
  • Rodgers, Packers beat Rams 32-18 to reach NFC title game
  • James Harden has triple-double in Nets debut

Atlanta Journal Constitution

  • Mike Mularkey on Falcons coach Arthur Smith: ‘He’s paid his dues’
  • Close your eyes, Falcons fans – Brady and Brees share playoff stage
  • Falcons seek to fill out tight end room with only one under contract

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