Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

MILITARY BOWL CANCELLED DUE TO COVID ISSUES IN THE BC PROGRAM  Bonesville.net

2021 Military Bowl Canceled Due To COVID ecupirates.com

Military Bowl between East Carolina and Boston College in Annapolis canceled because of COVID Baltimore Sun

Military Bowl between East Carolina and Boston College in Annapolis canceled because of COVID issues within Eagles’ program Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Boston Globe

• Boston College football season ends as Military Bowl vs. East Carolina canceled due to COVID-19 issues
• Fenway Bowl canceled for second straight year because of Virginia’s COVID-19 outbreak

Military Bowl canceled: Seasons end early for ECU, Boston College after COVID issues Raleigh News & Observer

Military Bowl canceled after spike in coronavirus cases among Boston College players Washington Post

Military Bowl between ECU, Boston College canceled due to COVID WRAL Sportsfan

Military Bowl canceled due to BC COVID-19 cases East Carolinian

WNCT 9

• Local ECU fans react to sudden cancelation of Monday’s bowl game
• ECU’s Military Bowl game canceled due to COVID-19 cases within Boston College program

“This is painful to digest” 2021 Military Bowl between ECU and Boston College canceled WCTI 12

Military Bowl canceled due to COVID-19 concerns WITN 7

Boston College football season ends as Military Bowl vs. East Carolina canceled due to COVID-19 issues  Boston Globe

BREAKING: The Military Bowl between Boston College and East Carolina canceled due to COVID BC Interruption

247 Sports

• Three ECU players enter transfer portal
• Military Bowl between Boston College, East Carolina canceled due to COVID-19 issues
• ECU players, coaches react to bowl game cancellation
• Mike Houston on bowl cancellation: ‘It’s been devastating’

Report: Military Bowl Cancelled Due To COVID-19 Sports Illustrated

WSU ‘willing to play any opponent’ after COVID-19 forces Sun Bowl opponent Miami to withdraw YAHOO!

Miami is out of the Sun Bowl. Can WSU find a replacement opponent in time? SB Nation

Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)

• Military Bowl canceled due to COVID-19 in BC program; teams informed Sunday morning
• East Carolina fans, players adjust plans after Military Bowl cancellation

Around the American Athletic Conference

Cincinnati-Houston Men’s Basketball Game Scheduled for Dec. 28 Cancelled American Athletic Conference

Nick Saban on UC’s cornerbacks: ‘They don’t make a lot of mistakes’ Cincinnati Enquirer

UCF DT Kalia Davis declares for 2022 NFL Draft Orlando Sentinel

Matt Rhule reportedly safe with Carolina Panthers after struggles in first two seasons 247 Sports

Tulane safety Rudy Dyson enters transfer portal NOLA.com

Fenway Bowl canceled for second straight year because of Virginia’s COVID-19 outbreak Boston Globe

Fenway Bowl between SMU, Virginia canceled because of COVID-19 issues Dallas Morning News

TU Sports Extra: Breaking down the 2021 season Tulsa World

Auburn chases in-state bowl win vs. No. 20 Houston CBS Sports

Houston Chronicle

• No. 13 Houston to be dealt forfeit loss due to COVID-19 issues
• Timeline: UH basketball’s rough patch
• No. 1 Alabama without OC and No. 4 Cincy arrive for CFP semi

UH men’s basketball forfeits AAC opener versus Cincinnati ‘due to health and safety protocols’ abc 13

Birmingham Bowl Prediction and Preview: Houston vs. Auburn Athlon Sports

The Associated Press

• COVID outbreaks at UVa, BC scuttle Fenway, Military bowls
• No. 1 Alabama without OC and No. 4 Cincy arrive for CFP semi

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News & Observer

• After family tribulations and transfers, NC State CB Derrek Pitts is enjoying success
• Four-star forward Sean Stewart commits to Jon Scheyer, Duke basketball’s 2023 class

Miami Hurricanes withdraw from Sun Bowl because of COVID-19 issues within program Tampa Bay Times

Holiday Bowl notebook: Smaller crowd expected amid coronavirus, wet weather, higher ticket prices San Diego Tribune

Holiday Bowl Prediction and Preview: NC State vs. UCLA Athlon Sports

Clemson vs Iowa State: Cheez-It Bowl Prediction, Game Preview YAHOO!

Washington Post

• Military Bowl canceled after spike in coronavirus cases among Boston College players
• Fenway Bowl canceled after Virginia withdraws from game amid coronavirus concerns
• College bowl games confront covid surge with ad hoc protocols

Virginia would have played Fenway Bowl with few opt-outs Norfolk Virginian Pilot

Charleston Post and Courier

• Skalski on Clemson players not skipping Cheez-It Bowl: ‘Opt-out? Like, what?’
• Lembo brings passion, enthusiasm and success to special teams role

Atlanta Journal Constitution

• Georgia Bulldogs (most of them) arrive for Orange Bowl
• CFP offers huge financial incentives for Kirby Smart, Georgia coaches

The Associated Press

• Nevada missing leaders at Quick Lane Bowl vs. W. Michigan
• Grainger gifts Georgia State a 51-20 Camellia Bowl win