Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

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• An Update From AD Jon Gilbert
• ECU Opens Road Swing At Tulsa

Men’s basketball prepares to take on Cincinnati East Carolinian

247 Sports

• Gilbert announces AAC will cover Military Bowl expenses for ECU
• ECU’s opponents confirmed for 2022 season

Newton, ECU visit Cincy  Charlotte Observer

Here’s the Real Reason Jesse Palmer Broke Up With His ‘Bachelor’ Winner & Where She Is Now YAHOO!

‘I really hope we get to stay in person’: ECU students react to omicron variant on first day of classes WNCT 9

ECU returns for spring semester as COVID-19 concerns loom WITN 7

Around the American Athletic Conference

American Athletic Conference

• Houston’s Blair, Tulsa’s Crawford Win Women’s Basketball Week Nine Awards
• Houston’s Carlton, Temple’s Dunn and White Earn Weekly Honors

‘Unless I mess up, you shouldn’t know me’: UCF long snapper looks to become best at his position once again Orlando Sentinel

Underdog Dynasty

• Underdog Pawdcast: AAC Bowl Recap Show 
• Six G5 Non-Conference Games To Watch In 2022

Memphis Commercial Appeal

• Memphis basketball vs. UCF: Scouting report and score prediction
• Ex-Austin Peay QB Jeremiah Oatsvall transferring from Memphis to Tennessee Tech

Dallas Morning News

• SMU football set to hire new director of scouting, sources say
• SMU adds Illinois State transfer LB Shanon Reid
• Former Minnesota LB Jaqwondis Burns announces transfer to SMU

Tulsa World

• TU coach Angie Nelp establishing winning culture in first season
• Former TU baseball player Les Rogers dies

Houston Chronicle

• After big week, Houston’s Josh Carlton receives AAC accolade
• Breaking down Houston’s No. 11 ranking in AP basketball poll

Here’s one statistic that doomed Wichita State men’s basketball in Houston road loss Wichita Eagle

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Atlanta Journal Constitution

• The drought is over: Georgia is national champion again
• Saban plays it safe as Smart’s bold Bulldogs take title
• Mighty Georgia runs down Bama to claim its long-sought championship
• Parade to celebrate Georgia’s national champions planned for Saturday

Washington Post

• With a dominant late burst, Georgia dethrones Alabama for its first national title since 1980
• Highlights from Georgia’s win over Alabama in the national title game
• Kirby Smart finally vanquished Nick Saban, and now college football feels different
• Stetson Bennett’s Georgia journey ends with tears and a national championship

Raleigh News & Observer

• After loss to Miami, No. 8 Duke Blue Devils face another ACC surprise in Wake Forest
• Duke and North Carolina basketball schedules have changed. Here are the updates
• Hubert Davis hopes to end ‘energy, effort and toughness’ talks with his UNC team

Winston Salem Journal

• The Latest: Long TD pass puts Georgia ahead again
• Isaac Parson’s clutch 3-pointer with three seconds left lifts WSSU to win over Elizabeth City State
• Ram Ramblings: CIAA announces new policy for postponed basketball games

Old Dominion taps veteran Georgia Tech coach as new offensive coordinator Hampton Roads Daily Press

Gamecocks get commitments from N.C. State defensive end, Central Michigan safety Charleston Post and Courier

The Associated Press

• Georgia snaps 41-year title drought with 33-18 win over Bama
• Column: Georgia wipes away 41 years of frustration
• Georgia No. 1 in AP poll for second time, with Alabama No. 2
• Notebook: Alabama struggled to turn red zone trips into TDs
• Defense earns redemption as Georgia ends long title drought
• Baylor remains unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25; USC hits No. 5
• Defense leads way in Big 12 race with 5 AP Top 25 teams