Pirate Press: ECU Headlines
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247 Sports
- ECU coach Mike Houston details what he wants in a new offensive coordinator
- ECU AD Jon Gilbert addresses 2-10 season for first time: ‘I believe in Coach Houston’
- JUCO OL Kendarius Small commits to East Carolina
- ECU volleyball to host postseason play in Minges
ECU roundup: Pirates begin appeal process for Hayes Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)
Around the American Athletic Conference
American Athletic Conference
- Tulsa’s Poindexter, Wichita State’s Blow Earn Women’s Basketball Weekly Honors
- Florida Atlantic’s Martin, Tulsa’s Haggerty Earn Weekly Honors
- American Announces Final Players of the Week for 2023 Season
Vegas Sets Spread For AAC Championship Game G5 Football
Memphis basketball, off to promising start, might have a big man problem Memphis Commercial Appeal
Memphis football bowl projections: Why Tigers are in play for AutoZone Liberty Bowl YAHOO!
Temira Poindexter’s big week leads to two wins for Tulsa Tulsa World
SMU will start new QB against Tulane Crescent City Sports
SMU QB Preston Stone (broken leg) lost for season Field Level Media
NOLA.com
- New Tulane AD David Harris excited about return to Louisiana, faces immediate hurdle
- Tulane won’t face SMU’s starting QB in the AAC title game, Willie Fritz mum on other jobs
Dallas Morning News
- AAC’s Mike Aresco says winner of SMU-Tulane should be considered for New Year’s Six bowl
- SMU QB Preston Stone out for rest of season with broken left leg
- SMU head coach Rhett Lashlee credits players, staff for contract extension
Temple guard Stanford chooses home city to “put on” for Philadelphia Temple News
Wichita State volleyball will host postseason NIVC games at Koch Arena once again Wichita Eagle
Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond
Raleigh News & Observer
- Duke football coach Mike Elko leaving to become Texas A&M head coach
- Duke football is in a better position to replace Mike Elko than it was when it found him
- Duke begins coaching search after Mike Elko leaves for Texas A&M. Five names to know
- Luke DeCock’s AP Top 25 basketball poll ballot: Week 3
WRAL
- Mike Elko leaving Duke, returns as head coach to Texas A&M
- NC State finishes season as top football program in WRAL Power Rankings
- Welter: UNC grass might not be greener, but the culture needs a different shade of blue whether Mack Brown stays or goes
- Purdue back at No. 1 in AP Top 25, Arizona up to No. 2; Duke only Triangle team in Top 10
- Transfer portal: What NC State, UNC and Duke football players are changing schools
Middle Tennessee fires head coach Rick Stockstill after 18 seasons YAHOO!
Delaware Poised to Join Conference USA, Move Up to FBS Sports Illustrated
Charleston Post & Courier
- Recruiting: Gamecocks bring prospects to Clemson game
- Gamecocks’ defense improved in November. Why not before then?
- Sapakoff: Give Shane Beamer a long Gamecocks contract extension, ASAP
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot
- Region/state roundup: Virginia RB Mike Hollins wins ACC’s Brian Piccolo Award for courage
- James Madison holds at No. 22, UVA drops out of AP men’s poll as Purdue grabs top spot
The Associated Press
- Florida coach Billy Napier fires two assistants to begin defensive overhaul, AP source says
- Loaded field of CFP contenders for last 4-team playoff fuels championship weekend drama
- Syracuse in talks with Georgia assistant Fran Brown to be next Orange head coach, AP sources say
- K-State QB Will Howard, Miami QB Tyler Van Dyke among those entering transfer portal
- Texas A&M introduces former Duke coach Mike Elko as Jimbo Fisher’s replacement
- ACC-SEC Challenge and Jimmy V Classic headline busy week for Top 25 teams
- USC up to 6th for best ranking in AP women’s poll in 29 years; South Carolina still unanimous No. 1
Nuggets and Briefs: National and Professional articles of interest
The Associated Press
- LeBron James suffers worst defeat in NBA career as Embiid, 76ers rout Lakers by 44 points
- Point differentials could come into play as NBA In-Season Tournament group phase ends Tuesday
- Several surprises play their way into early season MVP discussion with the usual suspects
- Week 12 backs up Justin Simmons’ contention that NFL lacks clarity, consistency in rules enforcement
- IndyCar champ Palou admits breach of contract as Spaniard tries to mitigate damages owed to McLaren
- Man United set for another fiery match against Galatasaray with Champions League hopes in peril
- US men’s soccer to open 2024 with exhibition vs Slovenia on Jan. 20 in San Antonio
- Luke Kunin scores go-ahead power play goal as Sharks beat Capitals 2-1
- Weegar scores late in OT to lift Flames to 2-1 win over Golden Knights
- Johansen scores twice, Avalanche beat Lightning 4-1 for 4th straight win
- Blue Jackets send Atlantic Division-leading Bruins to third straight loss with 5-2 win
Panthers owner David Tepper has furious tirade before firing Frank Reich: ‘F–k’ New York Post
Charlotte Observer
- Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper fires head coach Frank Reich after less than a year
- From Urban Meyer to Lou Holtz, Panthers’ firing puts Frank Reich in notable company
- Frank Reich is out. Who could David Tepper hire to be the next Panthers head coach?
- Carolina Panthers fire two assistant coaches in wake of Frank Reich’s dismissal
- Know your opponent: Reeling Carolina Panthers will visit the past in Tampa Bay Bucs game
- Exclusive: What Frank Reich said after being fired by David Tepper as Panthers coach
- Panthers owner David Tepper fired another head coach. He should fire himself instead
- Who is Chris Tabor? Four things to know about the Carolina Panthers’ new interim coach
- Timeline: Frank Reich’s short but doomed stint with David Tepper, Carolina Panthers
- What NFL insiders said after David Tepper, Carolina Panthers fire coach Frank Reich
WRAL
- Panthers fire Reich in his first season after Panthers notch 10th loss
- Coaching staff changes could help Panthers QB Young
- Another losing season, another coaching search for Carolina Panthers
- Panthers Playbook: Reich fired
- Hurricanes score 3 goals in 8:04 span in 3rd in 3-2 comeback victory over Blue Jackets
Can you please discuss what QB’s are expected to be available nationwide when the transfer portal opens up? Also which ones ECU has a chance of landing?
Thanks!
Tim Slavin