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GREG VACEK'S WEB ROUNDUPSaturday, December 25, 2021

December 25, 2021 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

BC coach eyes Pirates’ defensive scheme … ECU holds first practice of Military Bowl weekend in Washington D.C. … Tigers unlikely to play in another bowl after Hawaii Bowl cancellation

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MERRY CHRISTMAS

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

BC coach eyes Pirates’ defensive scheme Bonesville.net

College Football Weather  covers.com

WITN 7

  • ECU holds first practice of Military Bowl weekend in Washington D.C.
  • ECU football has powerful experience in D.C. while visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Phil Jurkovec, Boston College ‘on a mission’ vs. East Carolina in Military Bowl CBS Sports

Sports Illustrated

  • How to Watch, Stream & Listen to the Military Bowl (BC vs. ECU)
  • Boston College vs. East Carolina Military Bowl Odds, Plays and Insights

Five ECU players that need to be at their best for ECU to win the Military Bowl 247 Sports

Military Bowl: Boston College vs. East Carolina Prediction and Preview Athlon Sports

East Carolina set to play Boston College in Military Bowl Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)

Boston College Military Bowl Opponent Q&A: East Carolina BC Interruption

Mike DiMauro: We’re here to provide you practical advice during bowl season YAHOO!

Around the American Athletic Conference

Tigers unlikely to play in another bowl after Hawaii Bowl cancellation Memphis Commercial Appeal

Bold predictions for Alabama’s Cotton Bowl matchup vs. Cincinnati YAHOO!

Fear Not, Bearcats: Alabama Has a Cotton Bowl Curse Cincinnati Enquirer

Isaiah Bowser reflects on senior season, weighs decision to return to UCF: ‘I love it here’ Orlando Sentinel

Tulane safety Rudy Dyson enters transfer portal NOLA.com

TU Sports Extra: Breaking down the 2021 season Tulsa World

Houston Chronicle

  • Season is over for UH guard Marcus Sasser
  • Area colleges year in review: Big-name baseball hires for Rice, HBU

Auburn chases in-state bowl win vs. No. 20 Houston Big News Network

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Wake Forest and Rutgers to square off in the Gator Bowl Winston Salem Journal

Norfolk Virginian Pilot

  • Old Dominion misses last-second shot against College of Charleston, drops third consecutive game
  • ‘I’m never going to forget this team, ever.’ Old Dominion built foundation for success despite doubts and long odds.

Fayetteville Observer

  • Know your enemy: Scouting NC State’s Holiday Bowl opponent, UCLA
  • Smaller lineup pushes Duke past Virginia Tech in the second half of ACC opener
  • ACC makes changes to its forfeit policy amid COVID-19 pandemic

Atlanta Journal Constitution

  • Georgia State looks to make school history in Camellia Bowl
  • Just get us to next week’s Georgia-Michigan game, please
  • Georgia Bulldogs freshman Brock Bowers a coast-to-coast hit
  • Here’s what players get for participating in Peach Bowl

Ball State, Georgia State meet in Camellia Bowl on Christmas The Associated Press

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

Winston Salem Journal

  • Dolphins, Saints weathered skids on way to high-stakes clash
  • Saints’ Book hails ‘unbelievable opportunity’ to make debut
  • Antetokounmpo not on injury report after COVID absence
  • Browns activate QB Mayfield, Colts’ Nelson on COVID-19 list
  • Depleted Ravens face Bengals with playoff hopes on the line
  • Browns face plenty of uncertainty as they head to Green Bay

Washington QB Taylor Heinicke has cleared COVID-19 protocols, expected to play vs. Dallas Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Charlotte Observer

  • The Panthers and Buccaneers could be down a few key players when they play in Week 16
  • Tom Brady vs. the Carolina Panthers: two decades worth of frustration, occasional joy
  • Where has this PJ Washington been hiding? It has to show up more for the Hornets
  • NHL decision results in another postponed game for Carolina Hurricanes

New York Times

  • The 2021 Baseball Trivia Extravaganza
  • Our Favorite Sports Photos of 2021
  • A Christmas Visit That Changed Everything

Washington Post

  • Antonio Brown and Kyrie Irving are forgiven — because their teams badly need them
  • John Harbaugh gets what Urban Meyer missed: Leadership is earned, not granted
  • Washington safety Deshazor Everett involved in fatal crash in Loudoun County
  • Washington gets back Kyle Allen, Kendall Fuller, Kam Curl but five coaches to miss Sunday’s game
  • Bad Jimmy Garoppolo came out to play Thursday night, and the Titans took full advantage

Atlanta Journal Constitution

  • Christmas Day game will look different than what Hawks had hoped for
  • Fixing their offensive line should be priority for Falcons
  • TV NFL rules analysts on taunting, other issues as playoffs approach

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