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GREG VACEK'S WEB ROUNDUPSaturday, October 7, 2023

October 7, 2023 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

ecupirates.com

  • ECU Overpowers Tulane In Straight Set AAC Victory
  • Pirates Head To Lynchburg For Liberty Hidden Duals
  • Pirates Use Second-Half Onslaught to Fly By Owls, 4-0

ECU overpowers Tulane for key AAC victory WNCT 9

247 Sports

  • PODCAST: Breaking down the Pirates’ 1-4 start and where they go from here
  • Ladontae Felton, brother of RJ Felton, commits to East Carolina

ECU doctor working on drug that has potential to cure skin cancer WECT 6

ECU’s impact felt in Greene County health care Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)

Around the American Athletic Conference

American Athletic Conference

  • American Athletic Conference Basketball Media Day Set for Monday in Dallas
  • East Carolina, Memphis Extend Divisional Leads in Thursday Action

 Nike, Memphis athletics agree to contract extension on apparel deal Memphis Commercial Appeal

Tulsa looks to build on momentum during trip to Florida Atlantic Tulsa World

What to know about Temple’s week 6 matchup against UTSA  Temple News

Temple-UTSA: Pregame Agenda 247 Sports

Blazer Buzz: UAB vs. South Florida TV info, key matchups AL.com

Dallas Morning News

  • UNT prediction: Will Mean Green win debut in AAC conference game vs. Navy?
  • UNT men’s basketball will have a record 11 games on ESPN’s linear channels
  • SMU running backs are stepping up as Mustangs strive for consistent rushing attack

UTSA vs. Temple: 5 things to watch San Antonio Express News

Rice Owls vs. UConn Huskies: How to watch, schedule, live stream info, start time, TV channel CBS Sports

Rice vs. UConn: 5 things to watch Houston Chronicle

Miami Heat open camp in Boca Raton and FAU Owls ready to ‘steal little things from them’ Palm Beach Post

Coached by former Shocker, 2024 recruit Zion Pipkin commits to Wichita State basketball Wichita Eagle

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News & Observer

  • NC State chancellor Randy Woodson cast decisive ACC expansion vote but won’t say why
  • Can UNC freshman point guard Elliot Cadeau help lead Tar Heels back to NCAA Tournament?
  • In Tez Walker reversal, NCAA tries to admit it screwed up without sounding stupid
  • What NC State QB MJ Morris said about earning starter job, Brennan Armstrong
  • Want to see MJ Morris’ first start of 2023? Here’s how to watch NC State, Marshall

WRAL

  • No. 14 North Carolina faces the test of slowing a mobile QB in Saturday’s visit from Syracuse
  • NC State’s Morris prepared, ready for starting QB role

Winston Salem Journal

  • Sixth-ranked Wake Forest men’s soccer team rolls past N.C. State 3-0
  • College Football Forecast: Wolfpack, Heels, and Deacons
  • Wake Forest has numerous challenges as it heads to Death Valley to face Clemson
  • Notre Dame vs. Louisville predictions: Odds, picks, predictions, best bets and promotions for CFB Saturday
  • Georgia vs. Kentucky odds: Picks, props, promos and best bets for CFB Saturday
  • Alabama vs. Texas A&M picks and props: Odds, best bets and promos for college football Saturday
  • Texas vs. Oklahoma predictions: Odds, picks, predictions, best bets and promotions for CFB Saturday

Columbia The State

  • Clemson football vs. Wake Forest kickoff time, odds, stream, radio, weather
  • Grading the Gamecocks at the bye week: Which South Carolina units deserve high marks?

Region/state roundup: Old Dominion men’s basketball program reportedly gains commitment from 4-star wing  Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

‘Remarkable’ streak for Virginia Tech football analyst Mike Burnop Roanoke Times

Huntington Herald-Dispatch

  • 5 Points to Ponder: Herd looks for first-ever win over NC State
  • Game Notes: MU facing second Power Five opponent in three weeks
  • Chuck Landon: MU playing toughest foe of season?
  • Fewer mistakes leading to more victories for WVU

Atlanta Journal Constitution

  • Kentucky perfectly suited to knock off No. 1 Georgia
  • Georgia QB Carson Beck making believers out of everyone
  • Georgia Tech’s Christian Leary making defenses leery
  • Miami’s defense poses significant challenge to Georgia Tech offense

The Associated Press

  • 2 TDs in 10 seconds lifts Nebraska past Illinois 20-7
  • Ollie Gordon, Alex Hale lead Oklahoma State to 29-21 win over Kansas State
  • No. 24 Fresno State goes for 15th straight win when Bulldogs travel to Wyoming
  • Michigan has owned the Little Brown Jug. Minnesota will get fewer cracks at it in the bigger Big Ten
  • Utah QB Cam Rising details extent of knee injury in radio interview, says he still hopes to play

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

The Associated Press

  • Chiefs’ Kelce: ‘Just got to keep living’ as relationship with Taylor Swift consumes spotlight
  • Megan Rapinoe honored by team OL Reign in front of record NWSL crowd of 34,130
  • Simone Biles wins 6th all-around title at worlds to become most decorated gymnast in history
  • Clayton Kershaw overcomes shoulder injury to will himself into another Dodgers postseason
  • Roger Goodell says NFL may add new international host for game in 2024
  • Garoppolo out of concussion protocol, will start when Raiders host Packers
  • Packers’ Bakhtiari won’t play again this season as he prepares for 5th knee surgery
  • Correa where he’s supposed to be, leading Twins against Astros in ALDS
  • Guns N’ Roses is moving Arizona concert so D-backs can host Dodgers
  • Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara will miss the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery
  • The Orioles and Rangers took different paths to recover after losing over 100 games in 2021
  • Sixers wrap up camp in Colorado with Harden situation still up in air heading into preseason play
  • Timberwolves top Mavericks 111-99 in NBA preseason opener in Abu Dhabi
  • Hailie Deegan gets promotion to NASCAR’s second-tier Xfinity Series for 2024
  • MATCHDAY: Man United looks to avoid 3rd straight home loss. Leader Real Madrid hosts Osasuna.
  • Panthers loan Spencer Knight to Charlotte, where goalie’s comeback story will continue
  • Highly anticipated WNBA Finals matchup between Aces and Liberty begins Sunday

Charlotte Observer

  • Back in familiar territory, Miles Bridges settling in with Hornets: ‘It’s like he never left’
  • Brandon Miller impresses Charlotte Hornets’ teammates: ‘His game speaks volumes’
  • Defending champ: Charlotte Roval unique — and important — as NASCAR playoff elimination race
  • Panthers owner David Tepper attends practice. Here’s who else was on the field Friday

Washington Post

  • Texas vs. Oklahoma burns on the field — almost as much as in memory
  • College football TV schedule: A Big 12 swan song for Texas-Oklahoma
  • Simone Biles’s most enduring move was standing up for herself
  • U.S. gymnast Joscelyn Roberson withdraws from vault final with injury
  • Simone Biles secures sixth all-around world gymnastics title
  • Should the Panthers and Cardinals regret their blockbuster trades?
  • The remarkable rise of Gunnar Henderson, Baltimore’s rookie wonder

Atlanta Journal Constitution

  • Spencer Strider, the ultimate competitor, will start Game 1 for Braves
  • Braves not focused on the external storylines of the NLDS against the Phillies
  • In a surprise, Daysbel Hernandez lands spot as Braves’ NLDS roster becomes clearer
  • Would second World Series title put Brian Snitker in Hall of Fame consideration?
  • Atlanta to host first race of 2024 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs
  • Southern Fried Soccer: Previewing Atlanta United vs. Columbus

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