Harrell on quest for unanimous effort … ECU’s Sanford named preseason AAC All-Conference in soccer; Pirates picked 6th  … Gruden doesn’t want anyone forgetting about WR Zay Jones …Bears release Justin Hardy … Team RBC welcomes newest Ambassador Harold Varner III and partners with Golf Canada to create the RBC Community Junior Golf Program …A UCF kicker once quit football to build his brand. Now, the quarterback doesn’t have to…Tim Tebow’s comeback story ends with Jaguars cutting him

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

VIEW FROM THE EAST
Harrell on quest for unanimous effort Bonesville.net

Sanford Named Preseason All-Conference ecupirates.com

ECU’s Sanford named preseason AAC All-Conference in soccer; Pirates picked 6th  WNCT 9

Gruden doesn’t want anyone forgetting about WR Zay Jones The Associated Press

NBC Sports

• Jon Gruden: Zay Jones taking advantage of opportunities with Raiders
• Bears release Justin Hardy
• Justin Hardy: Let go by Bears CBSSports

Bears cut 3, including Ledarius Mack Chicago Sun-Times

Bobby Curlings back on sidelines as assistant, Justin Hardy cut by Bears WCTI 12

Team RBC welcomes newest Ambassador Harold Varner III and partners with Golf Canada to create the RBC Community Junior Golf Program YAHOO! Finance

Harold Varner III shoots 1-over 71 in round four of the Wyndham Championship PGA Tour

247 Sports

• Countdown to Kickoff: No. 15 Rick D’Abreu
• Backup QB competition continuing as camp winds down

Five players who have stepped up during the ECU preseason Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)

Around the American Athletic Conference

NC State vs USF Prediction, Game Preview YAHOO! Sports

A UCF kicker once quit football to build his brand. Now, the quarterback doesn’t have to. Washington Post

Food for Thought: How to Evaluate and Rank UCF Football Recruiting Sports Illustrated

Orlando Sentinel

• UCF RB RJ Harvey suffers season-ending torn ACL in weekend practice
• UCF linebackers praise communication, physicality in fall camp

Luke Fickell not happy with defense’s energy, effort on Day 10 of camp Cincinnati Enquirer

247 Sports

• Trey Blair says running back is his ‘natural position’
• Coach U finds his comfort zone and a serious case of deja vu

NOLA.com

• Tulane tight end Tyrick James can put up big numbers if he masters Chip Long’s offense
• Sports gambling has been part of Louisiana culture for centuries, so it made sense to legalize it

Ex-SMU forward Feron Hunt’s putback saves the Mavericks from going winless in summer league play Dallas Morning News

Memphis Commercial Appeal

• How Michigan State transfer DB Barnett is making fast impression
• Report: Emoni Bates will visit Memphis and Oregon this week

TU football: With other cornerbacks transferring, Tyon Davis eyes breakout season Tulsa World

Cancer victim leaves UH football with lasting impression Houston Chronicle

As friend and football coach, Navy first-year assistant Joe Coniglio fits right in with Midshipmen Annapolis Capital

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News & Observer

• ‘Keni Harrison Day’ set for Olympic medalist’s NC hometown, complete with a parade
• Though he missed gold in individual event, NC A&T’s Randolph Ross triumphed in relay

Winston Salem Journal

• AP Top 25 recap: How to take advantage of LSU?
• Big 12 faces difficult realignment questions as ACC, Big Ten and Pac-12 talk alliance
• Football field at Bowman Gray Stadium to be named for Bill Hayes
• College football futures: Look to these win totals for value
• Justice Ellison aims to avoid being ‘lost in the sauce’ in Wake Forest backfield

Old Dominion football team is nearly fully vaccinated, and the Monarchs look to stay safe in return to competition Hampton Roads Daily Press

There are few Black coaches in college football and the NFL. Maryland’s Mike Locksley has formed a coalition to change that.  Annapolis Capital

Columbia The State

• South Carolina backup QBs take center stage as Gamecocks roll on in fall camp
• South Carolina tailback Kevin Harris never sought the spotlight. It found him anyway
• His dad played for USC and in the majors. Now, he’ll be a Gamecock too
• Gamecocks add new QB to roster. He’s got experience and a unique background
• QB Luke Doty upbeat on injury outlook as Gamecocks’ season opener nears
• Former Clemson QB beats out former Gamecock as Northwestern starter

Atlanta Journal Constitution

• Steve Hummer: Georgia vs. Clemson — Which has the most to lose?
• Georgia QB JT Daniels including teammates on NIL deals
• After ‘lack of focus,’ Geoff Collins halts Georgia Tech practice

The Associated Press

• No. 9 Notre Dame turns to graduate transfer QB Jack Coan
• PICK SIX: Ex-Tennessee players head list of impact transfers
• Big 12 teams face forfeits if virus keeps them from playing
• No. 16 LSU, Orgeron, have sights set on redemption in 2021
• No. 6 Texas A&M will replace Mond at QB with King or Calzada