Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

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Pirate Preview vs. ODU

ecupirates.com

• Parker Brace Propels Pirates Past Patriots
• East Carolina Set For Encounter With ODU
• ECU Opens Season At Rod Myers Invitational
• Pirates Head North To Quest For The Crown

The East Carolinian

• ECU soccer steals the win from George Mason
• ECU Athletics announce changes to Dowdy-Ficklen, concessions following NC State game

ECU looks to bounce back against ODU WNCT 9

Former ECU baseball star Burleson makes MLB debut with St. Louis Cardinals, scores run WITN 7

Daily Journal Online

• Prospect Alec Burleson makes MLB debut — the first from the Cardinals’ 2020 class
• Cardinals prospect Alec Burleson debuts in front of his biggest fan — his dad

247 Sports

• ODU’s playmakers present challenge for ECU defense
• Transfer receivers Winstead, Johnson settle in during season opener
• ECU DC Blake Harrell: Defense still has work to do after solid showing in opener
• College football rankings: Michigan, Florida surge in CBS Sports 131 entering Week 2

Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)

• ECU football: Concessions vendor Aramark announces changes ahead of Saturday’s night game
• GAMEDAY: East Carolina seeks first win of season with ODU in town
• GAMEDAY ECU-ODU three players to watch
• GAMEDAY: Numbers game
• GAMEDAY ODU starters
• GAMEDAY ECU starters

Old Dominion vs East Carolina Prediction, Game Preview YAHOO! Sports

Game Notes: ODU faces East Carolina in 2022 road opener Augusta Free Press

East Carolina vs. Old Dominion odds, line, spread: Proven model reveals college football picks, predictions for Week 2, 2022 SportsLine

Around the American Athletic Conference

American Athletic Conference

• Four American Squads Earn Midweek Wins
• Game Preview: UCF Welcomes Louisville Friday in Search of 2-0 Start

‘Failure’s not an option’ for USF Bulls’ on-campus football stadium The Tampa Times

Tigers football vs. Navy scouting report, and a score prediction Memphis Commercial Appeal

Notebook: Nicholls transfer cornerback Jarius Monroe makes immediate impact at Tulane NOLA.com

Practice like you play: Rashee Rice is ready to become SMU’s next great receiver Dallas Morning News

Tulsa World

• TU offers new wrinkles to stadium, game-day presentation for season-opener
• Northern Illinois at TU: Top storyline, key matchup, player to watch in the Hurricane’s Week 2 matchup

Old trends follow Temple into 2022 season during Drayton’s debut   The Temple News

Former Big 33 wide receiver dropped from Temple’s roster 247 Sports

Cincinnati Enquirer

•  UC announces settlement with former head coach Brannen
•  Big 12 commissioner impressed with the UC campus and facilities

UH welcomes expanded CFP format Houston Chronicle

Houston Cougars Defensive Players to Watch vs. Red Raiders Sports Illustrated

The Associated Press

• Holgorsen back to future as No. 25 Houston visits Texas Tech
• UCF looks to remain unbeaten against struggling Louisville
• Maryland, Hemby look to run over struggling Charlotte

Annapolis Capital

• Navy football punter Riley Riethman on verge of becoming program’s career average leader | NOTES
• Where Are They Now? Former Navy football player Chris Nurthen moves to Memphis to pursue a career in music

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News & Observer

• For both UNC and NC State, Saturday is a badly needed fresh start to the season
• NC State wants to be sharper, more efficient as Charleston Southern comes to town
• UNC football aims to avoid any immature moments against Georgia State

ACC Football: Official Game Predictions for Week Two Sports Illustrated

Week 2 Football: What to Watch SB Nation

Winston Salem Journal

• Clemson’s Dabo Swinney inks 10-year, $115M extension
• David Teel: ESPN has ‘every incentive in the world’ to help ACC increase revenue
• Wake Forest welcomes the return of linebacker Ryan Smenda for Saturday’s Vanderbilt game

Columbia The State

• Clemson vs Furman football kickoff time, odds, TV channel, stream, radio
• Final thoughts, prediction for South Carolina’s SEC opener at Arkansas
• South Carolina vs Arkansas football kickoff time, odds, stream, radio, weather

Charleston Post & Courier

• Sapakoff: Shane Beamer, Sam Pittman recruiting will make hot seats hotter
• Gamecock freshman Nick Emmanwori already living up to preseason hype
• Clemson coach Dabo Swinney’s massive new deal rivals Nick Saban’s

Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

• Virginia Tech has questions to answer and depth concerns, but offensive line and RB Keshawn King were bright spots against ODU
• Washington’s fresh start as Commanders complicated by past
• ACC This Week: Pittsburgh’s first home game against an SEC team highlights Week 2. U.Va. visits Illinois, Hokies host BC
• ‘The buzz is real.’ William & Mary is energized after victory over FBS Charlotte, hopes it’s just the beginning.

Lincoln Riley – David Shaw chess match is a featured attraction in USC-Stanford YAHOO! Sports

The Associated Press

• CFP committee digs into feasibility of early expansion to 12
• No. 18 NC State hosts Charleston Southern in home opener
• No. 6 Texas A&M hosts Appalachian State
• UNC stays on road in Sun Belt after wild win over App State
• No. 5 Clemson faces Furman, looks to stay perfect vs. FCS
• No. 8 Irish hosting Marshall looking for Freeman’s 1st win
• Notre Dame coach Freeman ready for home debut vs Marshall
• All eyes on Richardson as Kentucky, Florida begin SEC play
• Holmes return for Baylor has some Bears ‘at loss for words’
• Eagles, Hokies want to rebound from disappointing openers
• Armstrong-led Virginia out to beat Illinois 2nd year in row
• Syracuse travels to UConn looking to go 2-0
• QBs take center stage when No. 10 USC visits Stanford
• No. 23 Wake Forest set for Hartman’s return at Vanderbilt
• No. 7 Oklahoma seeks 2-0 start under new coach Venables
• Texas has chance for big turnaround against No. 1 Alabama
• It’s Daniels vs. Daniels as Kansas, WVU start Big 12 play
• No. 24 Tennessee eyes respect, revenge at No. 17 Pittsburgh
• Gamecocks travel to No. 16 Arkansas, 1st meeting since 2017