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Wednesday, August 11, 2021

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Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

ecupirates.com

  • Pirates Shutout Longwood In Soccer Exhibition
  • Pirates Knock Out First Full-Pad Session
  • Pirates Commence Prep For 2021 VB Campaign

ECU football goes full pads for first time this fall, offense and defense show strengths WITN 7

247 Sports

  • Everything Mike Houston said after his team’s first fully-padded practice this preseason
  • Countdown to Kickoff: No. 23 Damel Hickman
  • SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: ECU’s first day in full pads this preseason

Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)

  • Full pads, extra intensity this week for Pirates
  • WATCH: Pirates put on full pads, get physical in short-yardage

Around the American Athletic Conference

Cincinnati Bearcats ranked 10th in preseason USA TODAY Sports AFCA Coaches Poll Cincinnati Enquirer

Former Houston track star Cameron Burrell dies at 26 Houston Chronicle

Where does USF’s quarterback battle stand after one week of fall camp? Tampa Bay Times

Orlando Sentinel

  • UCF RB Isaiah Bowser eager to help lead Knights to AAC Championship
  • UCF close to new naming rights deal for football stadium

247 Sports

  • Landry assures his Temple QBs, ‘Hey, I’ve done that before’
  • Big 12 realignment: Chris Klieman does not see moves happening ‘very quickly’

From Dallas to New York: SMU football runs advertisement campaign in Times Square Dallas Morning News

Memphis Commercial Appeal

  • Alabama highlights Memphis basketball’s home nonconference schedule
  • How Tigers QBs are being evaluated during competition

Drew Pearson the Fourth Tulsa Player to be Inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame  bcsnn

Tulsa World

  • TU running back Shamari Brooks eager to contribute again after injury
  • Tulsa football notebook: RB Brooks returning from knee injury; JUCO RB joins team; transfer CB impresses
  • TU coach Philip Montgomery on QB Davis Brin: ‘We’re excited about his leadership’

5 offensive players to watch for Navy football going into the 2021 preseason camp Annapolis Capital

The skill that has Wichita State basketball buzzing about freshman player Jalen Ricks Wichita Eagle

Wichita State to meet Arizona in Roman Main Event KWCH

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Coastal Carolina will begin the 2021 football season ranked in the top 25 Myrtle Beach Sun News

Four more Appalachian football players up for top national awards Greensboro News & Record

Winston Salem Journal

  • Alabama and Georgia odds to win national championship
  • Over/under 1/5 SEC teams in the college football playoffs
  • Carlos Fields, a former All-America linebacker at WSSU, has joined Connell Maynor’s staff at Alabama A&M
  • Wake Forest’s Nick Sciba ready to continue his accuracy, take chances at longer field-goal attempts

UNC debuts at No. 9 in USA TODAY poll for highest preseason spot in 24 years Fayetteville Observer

Old Dominion’s QB race has three candidates, and coach Ricky Rahne says it’s too close to call  Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Charleston Post Courier

  • Clemson No. 2 behind Alabama in preseason coaches’ poll, Coastal ranked 24th
  • Gamecocks’ options on offense wide open with so many running backs

Columbia The State

  • Gamecocks vow ‘not one offense we play will figure this defense out’ in 2021
  • Bryan Bresee, Clemson’s defensive line have big goals. A nickname can wait

Atlanta Journal Constitution

  • Coaches preseason poll an indicator of Georgia Tech’s tough schedule
  • Michael Cunningham: Georgia Tech’s defense has the players to ‘attack’
  • Dan Lanning’s loyalty richly rewarded by Georgia

The Associated Press

  • Alabama preseason No. 1 in coaches poll, followed by Clemson
  • Auburn defensive tackle Tyrone Truesdell no longer with team
  • Arizona Bowl shuns TV, takes digital plunge with Barstool
  • Craig Ogletree, linebacker on Auburn title teams, dies at 53
  • Kent State extends coach Lewis’ contract thru 2025 season

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

The Associated Press

  • Lionel Messi eyes Champions League trophy with PSG
  • Lionel Messi signs 2-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain
  • Column: Get the shot or take the ball and go home
  • Column: Good start in Rio, Olympic golf hits stride in Tokyo
  • Doncic signs $207M extension as Mavs turn focus to titles
  • Virginia Union player dies after collapsing in practice
  • Rays rally past Red Sox 8-4, extend lead in AL East
  • Sharife Cooper’s late 3 lifts Hawks to 84-83 win over Pacers
  • Blackhawks Hall of Fame goaltender Tony Esposito dies at 78
  • Bayern seeks to complete decade of Bundesliga domination

Winston Salem Journal

  • Today in sports history: Aug. 11
  • Sports events on the air for Wednesday, Aug. 11
  • Manoah scheduled to start for Blue Jays at Angels
  • Burnes scheduled to start for Milwaukee against Chicago
  • Fleming expected to start for the Rays against Red Sox

Charlotte Observer

  • Jimmie Johnson opens up about racing the Indy 500 and a possible NASCAR return
  • NASCAR Power Rankings: Here are the best drivers heading to the Indianapolis road course
  • Panthers’ joint practices with the Colts will reveal where the roster stands
  • Messi flies in to complete move to Paris Saint-Germain

New York Times

  • In Lionel Messi’s Move, a Dim Portrait of Modern Soccer
  • Sod Poodles, Yard Goats and Trash Pandas, Oh My
  • With Games Approaching, Paralympians Say They Need More Support
  • Tony Esposito, Nimble Hall of Fame Goalie Known as Tony O, Dies at 78

Washington Post

  • Sick of side hustles, NWSL players push back in fight for labor rights
  • Richie Burke steps down as Washington Spirit coach, appointed to front office
  • Olympic host countries (usually) win more medals. Here’s how they do it.
  • Jaret Patterson grew up a die-hard Washington fan. Now he’s fighting to make the team.
  • These Patriots look very little like their predecessors, but they promise to be interesting
  • Coco Gauff’s tennis success has given her a platform. She wants to use it.
  • With Barcelona behind him, Messi promises to ‘give it my best’ with Paris Saint-Germain

Atlanta Journal Constitution

  • Hawks’ Schlenk on offseason moves, aiming for homecourt advantage in playoffs
  • Steve Hummer: Falcons’ Copeland has a head for business, a spirit for football
  • Bases-loaded walk, Duvall homer lift Braves over Reds

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