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GREG VACEK'S WEB ROUNDUPThursday, August 22, 2024

August 22, 2024 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

ECU Football Preview

ecupirates.com

  • ECU Duo Named To Senior Bowl Watch List
  • Pirates Set for Home Opener with UNC Greensboro

How to Watch 2024 East Carolina Pirates Football Games on TV or Streaming Washington Daily News

WNCT 9

  • ECU football back to work preparing for opener versus …
  • ECU’s Garcia excited to take first snap of 2024 season

NFL Rumors: Linval Joseph, Cowboys Agree to Contract Worth Up to $4M in Free Agency Bleacher Report

Cowboys Sign Pro Bowl Defensive Tackle, Super Bowl Champion Newsweek

Cowboys sign veteran defensive tackle Linval Joseph On3

247 Sports

  • ECU adds former Conley standout, Charlotte transfer Panda Askew to roster
  • ECU Countdown to Kickoff: No. 10 Mike Edwards III

ECU football: Pirates make quarterback decision, hope 2023 struggles stay in rearview Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)

Marlins land several top infield prospects. How they’re faring, with executive feedback Miami Herald

No. 2 Lake Travis enters 2024 season as one of Central Texas’ top football teams Austin American-Statesman

College football QB battles 2024: Nebraska tabs legacy freshman as starter; USC goes with bowl game hero CBS Sports

SEC game dates set for USC women’s basketball. Full 2024-25 schedule nearly complete Columbia The State

Around the American Athletic Conference

Are the USF Bulls the most seasoned college football team in Florida? Tampa Tribune

Group of 5 College Football Playoff tiers: Which contenders have the best shot at a berth? The New York Times

Memphis Commercial Appeal

  • Athletic director Ed Scott says Memphis has self-reported Malcolm Dandridge case to NCAA
  • Why Memphis athletic director Ed Scott is focused on funding over conference realignment
  • Memphis athletics has job openings. Here’s how new AD Ed Scott plans to fill them

Penny’s packages pilfered Daily Memphian

FAU will have to lean on its experienced defense if it’s to snap string of losing seasons Miami Herald

UNC Charlotte’s $60M football stadium expansion nearly fully funded The Business Journals

Photos: Panthers legends spotted at UNC Charlotte football practice WBTV

Chandler Morris emerges as guiding force for UNT as epic journey of a career continues Denton Record Chronicle

UNT loses key safety Isheem Young for season KTEN

In new playoff, UTSA and Texas State have something new: a chance San Antonio Express News

Tulane has 6 named to 2025 Senior Bowl Watch List Crescent City Sports

Sports Illustrated

  • Will Tulane Coach’s Philosophy of Holistic Leadership Translate to More Wins?
  • Tulane Fine Tunes the Details in Their Final Stages of Training Camp

UAB Blazers football 2024 full schedule: How to watch every game this season, tickets, and more AL.com

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News & Observer

  • Coach Mack Brown opens up about UNC football, NIL and the constant retirement questions
  • College football is here: 24 things to look forward to for the 2024 season
  • Duke basketball to bring back one of its greatest players for a charity exhibition game

WRAL

  • ACC Network, turning 5, delivers revenue, exposure boost for league
  • NC State’s Wes Moore: ‘ACC Network has been a boon for our sport’

College Football season is about to kick off. Here are our record projections for every team USA Today

College Football Season Predictions: Projected Win-Loss Records for All 134 FBS Teams College Football Network

Teel: ODU football has big expectations for big, Richmond-raised personalities Richmond.com

Conference realignment rumors are back. Why UConn remains interested in Big 12, other power leagues Stamford Advocate

ACC PREVIEW: Seminoles looking to back up last year’s title, but Clemson could spoil their bid Times & Democrat

Fans Will Have To Pay On Average $17.29 For A Beer And Hot Dog At The Largest College Football Stadiums In 2024 Sportscasting

Winston Salem Journal

  • Scott Fowler: Coach Mack Brown opens up about UNC football, NIL and the constant retirement questions
  • With SMU in the ACC, Preston Stone will play on the big stage he once turned down
  • John Clay: Forget all of college football’s doomsdayers. The fun part is about to begin.
  • 2024 Week 0 College Football picks and predictions: Florida State vs. Georgia Tech in Ireland

Clemson athletic director Graham Neff addresses ACC lawsuit, conference realignment Columbia The State

Charleston Post & Courier

  • Gamecocks’ Edmond, Jacobs bring title talk from Florida State
  • Could Clemson turn to private equity to fund athletics? AD doesn’t rule it out.

Virginia Tech football position preview: Safety Roanoke Times

The Associated Press

  • A dream road trip to see every AP Top 25 team with conference realignment adding some spice
  • Starting QBs at LSU and USC have a featured role after staying patient in the transfer portal era
  • Kansas hopes a healthy Jalon Daniels under center can take the Jayhawks from good to great in Big 12
  • After a disappointing debut season in the Big 12, Cincinnati is looking for a better showing in 2024
  • K-State is favored to play for the Big 12 title, even though some think think it lacks star power
  • White, Donaldson, Greene lead West Virginia’s potent rushing attack in new-look Big 12
  • Cyclones look to continue their rise in the Big 12 with one of the nation’s most experienced teams
  • Professor Pete? Former Trojans, Seahawks coach Pete Carroll returning to USC to teach a class
  • Maryland’s challenge in 2024 is to replace prolific quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa
  • Gophers QB Max Brosmer makes strong impression as quick study, natural leader in arrival from FCS
  • Michigan State coach Jonathan Smith drew players away from Oregon State, persuaded Spartans to stay

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

The Associated Press

  • Rookie Bo Nix wins Broncos’ starting QB job over Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson
  • Al Attles, one of NBA’s first Black head coaches who led Warriors to 1975 title, dies at 87
  • Jesse Winker’s pinch-hit homer in 9th gives Mets 4-3 win over Orioles
  • Scottie Scheffler and PGA Tour’s best players face a new course in mile-high Castle Pines
  • Kadarius Toney, James Bradberry, Bailey Zappe headline list of players on the roster bubble
  • Browns QB Deshaun Watson dealing with arm soreness, may impact whether he plays in preseason finale
  • Why wasn’t Jannik Sinner suspended after two positive steroid tests? What do other players think?
  • How well do you know the US Open? Try an AP quiz about the year’s last Grand Slam tennis tournament
  • It’s not your imagination: There are players in their mid-20s all over college football, here’s why
  • Arenado hits a 10th-inning grand slam to give the Cardinals a 10-6 win over the Brewers
  • Dodgers beat Mariners 8-4 to complete 3-game sweep and Shohei Ohtani steals 39th base of the season
  • Greene, Sweeney and Carpenter homer as the Tigers beat the Cubs 8-2
  • Cash-strapped Barcelona sheds players one year after their arrival
  • Premier League transfers: Berge joins Fulham and Liverpool sells teenager Clark
  • Wyndham Clark gets a Colorado homecoming at the BMW Championship
  • PGA Tour’s return to Castle Pines stirs memories of milkshakes, mountains and missing Tiger Woods

WRAL

  • Panthers QB Bryce Young says he’s ‘comfortable’ in new offense even if he doesn’t play in preseason
  • North Carolina Courage acquire UNC alum Maycee Bell in trade

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