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GREG VACEK'S WEB ROUNDUPFriday, August 26, 2022

August 26, 2022 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

ecupirates.com

  • Pirates Blank High Point for First Win of Higgins Era
  • Tindal Named Assistant Women’s Golf Coach

ECU soccer gets their first win of the season The East Carolinian

Pirates blank High Point for first win of Higgins era WNCT 9

2022 East Carolina Pirates Win Total Predictions, Futures, Over/Under and Odds Sportsbook Wire

247 Sports

  • Juan Powell reasserts himself back into the mix at cornerback
  • ECU Countdown to Kickoff: No. 9 Tyler Savage
  • ECU Countdown to Kickoff: No. 9 Teagan Wilk
  • Isaiah Foote has the look of a starting lineman entering Year 3 at ECU
  • ECU Countdown to Kickoff: No. 10 Mason Garcia
  • ECU Countdown to Kickoff: No. 10 Xavier Smith

Kansas basketball coach Bill Self announces hiring of former assistant Joe Dooley as KU’s director of student-athlete development Lawrence Journal-World

Joe Dooley speaks about returning to KU hoops program: ‘Tradition doesn’t change’ Wichita Eagle

Colts Announce Signing of Punter Matt Haack; Waive Kicker Jake Verity SB Nation

NC State DC Tony Gibson on defensive standouts, ECU prep CBS Sports

Around the American Athletic Conference

East Carolina, Memphis Pick Up Midweek Wins American Athletic Conference

 Alex Lomax will return for fifth season with Tigers Memphis Commercial Appeal

Tulane DT Noah Taliancich eager to join rotation after injury-affected first two years NOLA.com

In transferring to SMU, WR Jake Bailey found a prototypical fit and a dream scenario  Dallas Morning News

Tulsa World

  • Rebuilt TU offensive line developing chemistry under new position coach
  • TU Sports Extra podcast: New season, new gameday experiences, new staff members

UC unveils nonconference schedule for 2022-23 men’s basketball season Cincinnati Enquirer

Orlando Sentinel

  • Watch: UCF Football Now — 2022 Season Preview
  • UCF coordinator Travis Williams sees “different confidence” from defense

Houston Chronicle

  • Former UH player Kaila Chizer dies at 26
  • Laser hair removal to teddy bears: Inside UH athletes’ NIL deals

Why Wichita State volleyball believes in defense, experience for breakout 2022 season  Wichita Eagle

Projected Navy football starting fullback Anton Hall Jr. symbolizes new breed athletes playing the position Annapolis Capital

UNT, UTEP both have standout lines, where Littrell sees game being decided Denton Record-Chronicle

UTSA unveils single-digit jerseys, tabbing new group of leaders San Antionio Express News

Charlotte football’s ‘Big 3’ receivers key in 49ers bid for another bowl appearance  Charlotte Observer

‘Right man, right spot’: Grayson Cash returns as UAB’s resident playmaker AL.com

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Week 0 of college football will include kickoffs from Dublin to Hawaii Washington Post

Raleigh News & Observer

  • UNC football opener vs Florida A&M more than a game — it’ll be a celebration of HBCUs
  • How HBCUs like NC Central, North Carolina A&T are navigating changing sports landscape
  • ‘Ultra competitive’ Drake Maye credits his upbringing for winning UNC QB battle
  • After playing behind Ikem Ekwonu, Anthony Belton embracing new role with NC State football
  • NC State, Duke, UNC among growing number of football teams using protective head gear

NC State DB Tyler Baker-Williams on his role, start of season CBS Sports

Winston Salem Journal

  • Ram Ramblings: Stephen A. Smith will help with exposure for WSSU and its football game in Canton, Ohio
  • Je’Vionte’ Nash, a seventh-year player for Wake Forest football, ready for a final run

The SDS Crystal Ball: Predicting every game for South Carolina football in 2022 Saturday Down South

Columbia The State

  • The schedule is set! Defending champ South Carolina learns 2022-23 path
  • The true story behind ‘Cock Commander’ as USC fans discuss new name for live mascot
  • Shane Beamer, Gamecocks use new additions to improve offense’s outlook for 2022

Charleston Post & Courier

  • Sapakoff: Georgia Tech opener is an ideal ACC anomaly for Clemson
  • Citadel coach Brent Thompson says offense improving a week from season opener
  • 5 Gamecock freshmen who should see the field after strong preseason camps

Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

  • Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong postponed pro career to help ‘make this a special season.’
  • Hayden Wolff named Old Dominion’s starting quarterback for season opener vs. Virginia Tech

Atlanta Journal Constitution

  • Georgia Tech coordinators give updates on preseason, position battles
  • Georgia football seeks more and more NIL support from fans

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

The Associated Press

  • Araiza, 2 SDSU teammates accused of gang rape in civil suit
  • Chiefs honor Dawson, beat Packers 17-10 in preseason finale
  • Aaron Donald swings helmet in brawl between Rams, Bengals
  • Mills throws TD pass, Texas beat 49ers 17-0 to end preseason
  • Watson case revives old fight for massage therapy industry
  • NFL news dominates headlines, even during the offseason
  • Scheffler starts with Tour Championship lead and expands it
  • Thunder No. 2 pick Holmgren to miss season with foot injury
  • Serena Williams’ 1st opponent at US Open is Danka Kovinic
  • Refreshed Leclerc eyes title comeback, Hamilton confident

Four Panthers players with most to gain from final preseason game against Bills  Charlotte Observer

Washington Post

  • Football isn’t Jeff Zgonina’s only passion. He’s also partial to dog shows.
  • Commanders’ new marching band leaves some former members feeling cast aside
  • How would Ted Leonsis run the Nationals? Let’s look at his track record.
  • Cade Cavalli always wanted to prove himself. Now he can in the big leagues.

Atlanta Journal Constitution

  • Scottie Scheffler increases his lead at Tour Championship
  • Hummer: Rory McIlroy is golf’s most interesting man – both on and off course
  • Cunningham: Braves can win World Series, but they’d be among youngest teams to do it
  • ‘It’s fun’: Before games, Braves players share a love of crossword puzzles

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