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GREG VACEK'S WEB ROUNDUPFriday, February 17, 2023

February 17, 2023 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

ECU-George Washington Start Time Changed To 6 P.M…. No. 2 Houston handles SMU, sets eyes on No. 1 ranking again … UCF loses to Memphis on a layup as time expires… Hurricanes warm up for outdoor game with 6-2 win over Canadiens as Seth Jarvis stars

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

First things first for ECU baseball

ecupirates.com

  • ECU-George Washington Start Time Changed To 6 P.M.
  • No. 11 ECU Begins 2023 Against George Washington
  • Pirates To Compete In The Battle At The Beach
  • Pirates Set To Begin Spring Season on Friday

NFL Draft Player Comparisons 2023 Analysis: Former Pirate Wide Receiver Isaiah Winstead The East Carolinian

WNCT 9

  • WNCT Sports Talk: One-on-one with ECU football coach Mike Houston
  • ECU-George Washington start time changed to 6 p.m.

ECU eager for opener even with slight delay to start time WITN 7

247 Sports

  • ECU baseball’s season opener pushed back to 6 p.m. start
  • College baseball rankings: Top 25 led by SEC powers LSU, Tennessee entering 2023 season
  • ECU 75, Cincinnati 71: How it looked from the baselines

Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)

  • Scouting the Pirates: ECU focused, ready for 2023 season that begins today
  • Scouting the Pirates: ECU’s defensive mix could be ever-changing
  • Scouting the Pirates: ECU hopes for a steady rotation on the mound

East Carolina at SMU odds, tips and betting trends SportsbookWire

Around the American Athletic Conference

American Athletic Conference

  • Kendric Davis Breaks The American’s Scoring Record
  • SMU Sets Two Meet Records on Day 4 of American Swimming and Diving Championships
  • South Florida Clinches Share of Regular Season Title
  • UCF Edged By No. 23 Missouri
  • East Carolina, South Florida Pick Up Wednesday Wins
  • FIU, SMU Both Win Three Events on Day 3 of American Swimming and Diving Championships

5 reasons UC basketball dropped a winnable game at East Carolina Cincinnati Enquirer

What will Florida effectively repealing its name, image and likeness law actually do? Tampa Bay Times

‘Keep a clear mind and keep playing’: Memphis basketball edges UCF with wild finish YAHOO!

 Tigers avoid upset vs. UCF with wild finish Memphis Commercial Appeal

Orlando Sentinel

  • UCF loses to Memphis on a layup as time expires
  • UCF baseball opens season aiming to return to NCAA tournament

TU turns in ‘disappointing performance,’ gets thumped by USF Tulsa World

NOLA.com

  • Familiar but different: Tulane baseball banking on fresh approach with Jay Uhlman
  • Road tough: West Coast start for Tulane baseball team part of a master plan
  • Tulane football has hired a defensive coordinator coming off an impressive 2022 season

Owls losing streak reaches four games in loss to Wichita State  Temple News

Wichita Eagle

  • Newcomers savor the feeling of Wichita State basketball’s first road win at Temple
  • Wichita State basketball rallies to win at Temple for the first time in program history
  • ‘I’ve got to deliver’: Examining Craig Porter’s latest late-game heroics for Wichita State

No. 2 Houston handles SMU, sets eyes on No. 1 ranking again Associated Press

‘Sold ourselves short’: SMU basketball continues to progress, but fall to No. 2 Houston Dallas Morning News

No. 2 Houston finishes sweep of SMU, stays perfect away from home Houston Chronicle

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News & Observer

  • Where Duke basketball would be if NCAA tournament started now. Can Blue Devils improve?
  • NC State women’s basketball rallies late for a stunning 77-66 overtime win over UNC
  • UNC basketball searching for answers before pivotal duel with rival NC State on Sunday

Winston Salem Journal

  • Today in sports history: Feb. 17
  • Wake Forest to face Illinois, Youngstown State to open 2023 baseball season
  • Young’s 20 help Maryland surge past No. 3 Purdue
  • Dave Hyde: From cough drops to winning, Jim Larrañaga has success regimented at Miami

New coach Erik Bakich embracing Omaha expectations in first Clemson baseball season Columbia The State

Charleston Post & Courier

  • No. 23 Gamecocks, coach Mark Kingston back to work after ‘unacceptable’ season
  • College of Charleston makes season-high 18 3s in easy road win for 26th victory
  • Top-ranked Gamecocks cruise to 32nd straight win with rout of Florida
  • Clemson baseball’s new coach Erik Bakich eager to see how Tigers respond to adversity

Old Dominion men lose starter to knee injury, game at James Madison Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

Atlanta Journal Constitution

  • Georgia can be next SEC football school to get good at men’s basketball
  • What might Georgia’s offense look like under Mike Bobo?
  • Kennesaw State takes first place with thrilling comeback win vs. Liberty

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

Raleigh News & Observer

  • How an outdoor hockey game at Carter-Finley came to symbolize a Triangle-wide triumph
  • Hurricanes warm up for outdoor game with 6-2 win over Canadiens as Seth Jarvis stars
  • Canes Hall of Fame honor buffs rough edges off Cam Ward’s legacy, leaving the good stuff
  • His name already on the Stanley Cup, goalie Cam Ward is now a Hurricanes Hall of Famer

The Associated Press

Charlotte Observer

  • Panthers TE spotlight: Impending free agents, possible targets, draft outlook
  • Panthers hire defensive line coach, name vice president of development
  • Daytona Duels: Kyle Busch wrecks, Joey Logano wins. Who’s eliminated from Daytona 500?
  • Hornets podcast: Steve Clifford on a needed All-Star break, LaMelo Ball’s improvement

Washington Post

Atlanta Journal Constitution

  • AJC Braves Report podcast: Pitchers and catchers workouts begin
  • Brandon Gaudin lands dream job as Braves play-by-play voice for Bally Sports
  • Listen to new Braves play-by-play announcer Brandon Gaudin
  • Braves’ Ronald Acuña excited to represent country in World Baseball Classic

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