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GREG VACEK'S WEB ROUNDUPSaturday, August 12, 2023

August 12, 2023 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

Sydney Hall Named Soccer Assistant Coach ecupirates.com

WNCT 9

  • Holton Ahlers throws touchdown in first NFL preseason game
  • Sydney Hall named ECU soccer assistant coach

Ahlers shines in NFL Preseason debut for Seattle WITN 7

247 Sports

  • ECU Countdown to Kickoff: No. 21 Marlon Gunn
  • ECU Football 2023: Biggest weight changes year over year
  • At just 17 years old, true freshman Antione Jackson showing he can play for Pirates

Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)

  • ECU swears in new trustees, elects new board officers
  • ECU chief of police to step down, take job with UNC System
  • ECU Notes: Researchers work to unlock secrets of antibiotic resistance

Who is Terrell Williams? What to know about Titans assistant acting as head coach for Mike Vrabel vs. Bears Sporting News

Independence 6-foot-6 freshman OL Nori White offered by ECU, Charlotte High School OT

The 14 Ravens with the most at stake in Saturday’s preseason opener vs. Eagles Baltimore Sun

Former UTC men’s basketball coach Henry Dickerson dies at 71 Chattanooga Times Free Press

Harold Varner III Q&A: Thoughts on LIV Golf, player movement back to the PGA Tour and more Golfweek

Earliest Test for College Football’s Top Contenders in 2023 Season Bleacher Report

UM Griz football on verge of record season-ticket sales Missoula Current

 

Around the American Athletic Conference

American Athletic Conference

USF athletic director: AAC evaluating possible expansion amidst Pac-12 chaos YAHOO!

What’s next in conference realignment? The Columbian

American Athletic Conference 2023 Quarterback Rankings Athlon Sports

Is Temple a sleeper worth backing in the American Athletic Conference futures market? Philadelphia Inquirer

Could The Mountain West Become A Power 5 Conference? Front Office Sports

New Navy football strength and conditioning coordinator Jim Kiritsy making an immediate impact on the program Annapolis Capital

UNT observation deck — Freshmen looking like they will contribute in defensive backfield Denton Record Chronicle

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Former NC State basketball coach Jim Valvano to take place in Naismith Hall of Fame Charlotte Observer

Raleigh News & Observer

  • With $300 million potentially to spend, PNC Arena renovations could begin next summer
  • UNC offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey hoping ‘common sense’ prevails for Tez Walker
  • ‘It’s a big man’s game.’ UNC’s Gene Chizik wants faster, more physical defensive play
  • NC State linebacker Jaylon Scott waits his turn, ready to be Wolfpack leader

UNC among four programs that voted against ACC expansion YAHOO!

Insider Reveals Which 4 Teams Voted Against Stanford And Cal Joining The ACC BroBible

Appalachian State/Southern Miss Football Game Sold Out WHKY

Winston Salem Journal

  • 2023 North Carolina futures odds: Tar Heels win totals and college football playoff odds
  • Georgia’s new offensive coordinator is hardly a stranger. Welcome back, Mike Bobo
  • Column: Football rules, and every other sport will suffer from realignment frenzy
  • Mike Vorel: Introducing the Washington Huskies to Big Ten football fans
  • Iowa coach: ‘Dealbreaker’ if players bet on Hawkeyes’ games

Region/state roundup: William & Mary is ranked No. 3 in CBS Sports FCS Preseason Top 25  Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

Cunningham: Conference realignment means more work for unpaid athletes Atlanta Journal Constitution

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

The Associated Press

  • England beats Colombia 2-1 to advance to the Women’s World Cup semifinals
  • Australia edges France on penalty kicks to reach Women’s World Cup semifinals for the first time
  • Japan exits the Women’s World Cup but sees progress in young squad
  • Messi scores again, Inter Miami tops Charlotte 4-0 to make Leagues Cup semifinals
  • Damar Hamlin set to take next step in comeback bid in Bills’ preseason game against Colts
  • Reluctant but resolute Popovich leads international-rich 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame class
  • Cameron Smith opens with 66 to lead LIV Golf at Trump Bedminster
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo says he’s not physically ready to play in the World Cup

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami advance to Leagues Cup semifinals with 4-0 rout Palm Beach Post

Charlotte Observer

  • Carolina Panthers open their preseason at home vs. Jets: TV info, radio, tickets
  • Panthers’ 53-man roster projection, post-training camp edition: Lighter group on offense?
  • Messi scores again, Inter Miami beats Charlotte 4-0, heads to Leagues Cup semifinals

QBs Sam Howell, Jacoby Brissett produce as Commanders edge Browns in preseason opener  Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

Washington Post

  • Under pressure, Sam Howell’s mobility and quick release showed
  • Commanders takeaways: Sam Howell impresses in preseason win over Browns
  • Commanders’ broadcaster, former NFL CB Fred Smoot arrested
  • Women’s World Cup highlights: England beats Colombia to reach semifinals
  • Australia, gritty then giddy, moves on to the World Cup semifinals
  • Nationals’ bullpen delivers after Joan Adon’s early exit due to injury

Atlanta Journal Constitution

  • Braves’ Charlie Morton issues career-high 7 walks … but holds Mets scoreless
  • Falcons’ backups beat Dolphins’ reserves in first exhibition

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