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GREG VACEK'S WEB ROUNDUPThursday, September 28, 2023

September 28, 2023 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

Opponent Preview: Rice

ecupirates.com

  • Pirates Travel to South Florida Thursday
  • Mike Houston’s Weekly Press Conference Quotes

The East Carolinian

Houston talks about first win, opening up AAC play  WNCT 9

17-year-old cornerback Antoine Jackson helping ECU defense come together WITN 7

247 Sports

  • JT Daniels uncertainty has ECU’s defense preparing for everything
  • ECU vs. Rice: Five Owls to watch
  • Valentino Pinedo a player who could make a jump in second year as a Pirate

Rice vs. East Carolina Picks, Best Bets and Prediction – September 30 Athlon Sports

Around the American Athletic Conference

American Athletic Conference

  • ALL American – Episode 5
  • SMU’s Clothier Named AVCA/GameChanger National Player of the Week

AAC Week 5 College Football Games: Live Stream and TV Channel Info ForTheWin

Get the Edge: Week 5 AAC College Football Computer Predictions & Odds USA Today

 Reliving 2003 Memphis football: From flipping tires to New Orleans jail cell Memphis Commercial Appeal

Tulsa vs. Temple: Top storyline, key matchup, player to watch and who wins Tulsa World

Coaching opposites: Tulane’s Willie Fritz, UAB’s Trent Dilfer have strikingly different career paths NOLA.com

What you need to know about Temple’s week 5 matchup against Tulsa  Temple News

Dallas Morning News

  • For SMU’s Preston Stone, response to adversity will have key role as AAC play begins
  • Texas Tech coach Grant McCasland returning to North Texas for doubleheader

Charlotte 49ers basketball: New conference is a ‘big step’ for men’s and women’s teams Charlotte Observer

Navy athletic director Chet Gladchuk would be in favor of Army joining American Athletic Conference | NOTES Annapolis Capital

‘It’s about time I lead’: Kenny Pohto adjusting to new role for Wichita State basketball Wichita Eagle

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News & Observer

  • NC State hosts Louisville this week. Here are updates from the team ahead of the game
  • Brush with police could have derailed top UNC football recruit. He remembered joy instead

Complete men’s basketball schedules for Duke, NC State, UNC WRAL

Winston Salem Journal

  • Liam O’Gara having a great time as a freshman playing for his favorite program
  • Auburn vs. Georgia: Preview, Prop Pick and Prediction
  • No. 17 Duke tops the list of ACC teams with defenses thriving early under new coordinators

Columbia The State

  • USC expects loud, raucous environment at Neyland Stadium. Why Gamecocks feel prepared
  • South Carolina WBB exhibition game to honor Nikki McCray-Penson. 3 things to know

Charleston Post & Courier

  • Gamecocks’ pass defense needs to put bad MSU showing behind it
  • Clemson receiver Troy Stellato emerges after injury-plagued seasons

Region/state roundup: Four-star forward reportedly narrows his list to Virginia Tech, Florida  Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

The Associated Press

  • Michigan State fires coach Mel Tucker for bringing ridicule to school, breaching his contract
  • No. 2 Michigan visits Nebraska for first road game. The teams are among eight with 900 all-time wins
  • No. 2 Wolverines will be biggest challenge to date for Nebraska first-year coach Matt Rhule
  • No. 11 Notre Dame aims to extend its win streak against ACC teams with visit to No. 17 Duke
  • No. 12 LSU visits No. 20 Ole Miss in another Top 25 matchup in the rugged SEC West
  • No. 21 Tennessee seeks revenge against South Carolina and neither team wants to go 0-2 in SEC play
  • No. 25 Fresno State seeks its 14th straight win in the conference opener against Nevada
  • Out of the rankings after 1st loss, Colorado looks to snap 0-16 streak vs. No. 8 Southern California
  • No. 1 Georgia finally hits the road, visiting Auburn in the Deep South’s oldest rivalry

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

The Associated Press

  • Damian Lillard traded from the Trail Blazers to the Bucks in 3-team deal
  • Rory McIlroy once called the Ryder Cup an exhibition. He knows better now
  • Koepka only identifies with 3 letters at Ryder Cup: USA, not LIV
  • Travis Kelce notes Taylor Swift’s bold appearance at Chiefs game but is mum about any relationship
  • Rams putting plans together if left tackle Alaric Jackson can’t play at Colts
  • Winless Broncos put historic loss in rearview as they prepare for basement brawl with Bears
  • Miguel Cabrera’s career coming to close with Tigers, leaving lasting legacy in MLB and Venezuela
  • Astros’ Neris shouts at Mariners’ Rodríguez after strikeout, causing benches to empty
  • Padres keep playoff hopes alive, beat Giants 5-2 in 10th for first extra-inning win
  • Magic Johnson has declined multiple NBA ownership chances. The New York Knicks would interest him

Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour one proud pop as son Skyler plays NHL game for Florida Raleigh News & Observer

Charlotte Observer

  • In rural Idaho, a former Carolina Panthers star returns to coach his old high school team
  • Did Panthers make the right choice selecting Bryce Young over CJ Stroud with No. 1 pick?
  • QB Bryce Young returns to practice for Panthers, on track to start Sunday vs. Vikings

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