Old series has some new aspects … Pirates Welcome Campbell To Johnson Stadium … Pirates set to storm Bank of America against Mountaineers; ECU looking to find balance between excitement and composure heading into opener … College football games in Charlotte to include 3 free FanFests

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

VIEW FROM THE EAST
Old series has some new aspects Bonesville.net

ecupirates.com

• Pirates Welcome Campbell To Johnson Stadium
• Women’s Golf Announces 2021-22 Schedule

The East Carolinian

• Pirates set to storm Bank of America against Mountaineers
• TECSpertz Ep1 ECU football vs Appalachian State
• ECU soccer brings home a win against High Point University
• Volleyball prepares for three matches this weekend

WNCT 9

• ECU women’s golf team announces 2021-22 schedule
• Houston: ‘Game week is finally here,’ as Pirates prep for Appalachian State in Thursday’s season opener in Charlotte

East Carolina vs Appalachian State Prediction, Game Preview College Football News

East Carolina vs. Appalachian State Football Prediction and Preview Athlon Sports

NFL cut day sees former ECU players, locals cut and a Pirate land his first pro spot WITN 7

ECU takes on App State Thursday, several former ENC stars cut by NFL teams WCTI 12

Godwin emphasizes academics to Southside athletes Washington Daily News

East Carolina Readies For Appalachian State  Rivals.com

247 Sports

• ECU looking to find balance between excitement and composure heading into opener
• ECU reveals uniform combination for season opener
• Updating where the odds sit for ECU-App State as kickoff approaches
• ECU in the Queen City: A look back at the Pirates’ past performances in Charlotte
• Countdown to Kickoff: No. 2 Sean Tucker
• 2021 UC Opponent Preview: ECU

Harrell doesn’t shy away from talking turnovers Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)

Mountaineers prepare for East Carolina showdown in Queen City The Appalachian

Lions Should Claim Kicker Jake Verity Sports Illustrated

Bengals Hold The Line With Roster Cuts As They Re-Shape The Trenches Cincinnati Enquirer

College football games in Charlotte to include 3 free FanFests WSOC TV

Around the American Athletic Conference

American Athletic Conference

• Game Preview: Tulsa Hosts UC Davis Thursday in 2021 Opener
• Game Preview: South Florida Opens 2021 Season at NC State Thursday
• Game Preview: East Carolina Battles App State Thursday in Duke’s Mayo Classic
• 2021 UCF Football Preview
• Game Preview: UCF Hosts Boise State on ESPN Thursday Night
• Game Preview: Temple Visits Rutgers Thursday To Kick Off 2021 Season

UC asks court to toss fired basketball coach John Brannen’s lawsuit Cincinnati Enquirer

Cincinnati looks to keep a hold on the top of AAC YAHOO!

Scheduling Around Hurricanes in the AAC Underdog Dynasty

Tulane football team making the best of its evacuation to Birmingham NOLA.com

TU football notebook: Suspensions from post-bowl brawl expected Thursday night Tulsa World

Q&A: What to know and expect in college football’s second season of COVID Tampa Bay Times

Orlando Sentinel

• AAC commissioner: UCF-Boise State game a prestige game that plays pivotal role in league’s playoff push
• Watch: UCF Football Now — Season Preview
• UCF defensive line ‘confident’ entering season-opener thanks to key depth

Rutgers’ season opener against Temple is a sellout 247 Sports

Hot seat? Nope, just a pivotal season for Temple football and third-year coach Rod Carey Philadelphia Inquirer

Rutgers football vs. Temple: Our staff predicts how Scarlet Knights will fare in opener NorthJersey.com

Dallas Morning News

• After riding one horse at running back in 2020, SMU can spread touches to a full stable this season
• CFB expert predictions for 20 Week 1 games, including Clemson-Georgia and Texas-Louisiana

How much do you know about N.C. State’s Week 1 opponent USF? Fayetteville Observer

Annapolis Capital

• Navy football staff excited about talent, depth along the offensive line with center Pierce Banbury as the leader
• Former Navy football standout Malcolm Perry waived by Miami Dolphins

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News & Observer

• COVID was not kind to NC State’s 2020 football schedule. Can the Wolfpack start fresh?
• Coastal Carolina stunned college football in 2020. Can the Chants provide an encore?

Fayetteville Observer

• Fayetteville State poised to win 4th CIAA division title: Here’s what you need to know
• 4 things to know about FSU football before Saturday’s opener
• Which true freshmen could play for UNC football against Virginia Tech?

Norfolk Virginian Pilot

• Virginia Tech braces for ‘entertaining’ game and sellout crowd against No. 10 North Carolina in season opener
• William & Mary improving conditions for women’s sports as it explores whether students want more of them
• Virginia hopes experience will make for a smooth opening night against William & Mary

Atlanta Journal Constitution

• Coach Kirby Smart: ‘Natty’ just a matter of time for Georgia
• Michael Cunningham: Here’s how Georgia’s football season will play out
• With Georgia Tech passing game improving, play-calling balance could shift
• 7 things to note in Georgia Tech’s first ‘Above the Line’ chart of season

Charleston Post Courier

• Gamecocks pick former grad assistant coach as starting quarterback
• Clemson’s Phommachanh a ‘modern-day miracle’ in recovery from Achilles
• College football preview: Furman, Wofford seek rebound from spring struggles
• The Citadel’s Dee Delaney, out of the NFL for a year, makes Tampa Bay’s roster

Columbia The State

• South Carolina to start former graduate assistant at QB for opener
• Beamer updates Luke Doty, Kevin Harris, Cam Smith injury status ahead of first game
• Why Zeb Noland at QB? Shane Beamer explains Gamecocks’ decision-making process
• ‘Worry about how we play, not what we’re wearing’: Beamer sounds off on uniform hype
• Gamecocks release first depth chart of 2021. Here’s who starting and where
• Days away from kickoff, betting line for Clemson-Georgia holding steady
• Why Clemson is pumping the brakes on all the hype about its defense

The Associated Press

• Transfer time: New rule brings college football free agency
• The comeback: D’Eriq King’s rehab success gives Miami hope
• No. 12 Wisconsin dismisses freshman RB Crawford from team
• Settled at QB: No. 5 Georgia has its man in JT Daniels
• Georgetown cancels game vs. Marist after virus pause in camp
• Heading to Oregon for college football? You’ll need a mask
• Petras: Iowa opening with 2 ranked opponents is opportunity
• No. 7 Cyclones looking to be more polished right out of gate
• Revamped Florida State D-Line will be tested by Notre Dame
• South Carolina names former grad assistant its starting QB
• Michigan State leaves Northwestern guessing as it prepares
• Morris seizes reins as starting QB for No. 20 Washington
• WVU QB Doege looks for solid start after rough end to 2020
• Ken Seals named Vandy’s starting QB, Wright will play too
• Big Ten wastes no time getting down to business with openers
• K-State’s Thompson looks forward to sixth year under center
• Tailgaters cautiously optimistic but wary as season starts
• Kansas leans heavily on transfer help as Leipold era begins