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GREG VACEK'S WEB ROUNDUPThursday, December 26, 2024

December 26, 2024 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

Houston’s influence remains strong

Football flashback: The NC State-ECU Peach Bowl clash of 1992 rekindles strong emotions Raleigh News & Observer

NC State football vs ECU in Military Bowl: Score prediction, scouting report YAHOO!

NC State vs. ECU in Military Bowl: How to watch, listen, stream Hosted

247 Sports

  • ECU adds JUCO RB Dejuan Lacy
  • ESPN tabs announcers for Military Bowl between ECU and NC State

Around the American Athletic Conference

Sports Illustrated

  • Army Black Knights, Louisiana Tech Offensive Stars To Watch in Independence Bowl
  • Navy Midshipmen, Oklahoma Sooners Defensive Stars to Watch in Armed Forces Bowl
  • 4 Gifts Tulane Green Wave Should Want for Christmas in Transfer Portal

Memphis closes rugged nonconference slate vs. No. 16 Ole Miss Field Level Media

Army football depth chart for Independence Bowl game vs. Louisiana Tech Hosted

Broken leg kept USF’s Byrum Brown sidelined, Alex Golesh acknowledges Tampa Tribune

Brzovic scores 32, Charleston downs Charlotte 84-81 to take 5th at the Diamond Head Classic Kileen Daily Herald

Six insights into Wichita State’s athletic strategies Wichita Eagle

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Sports Illustrated

  • NC State Football Receives Christmas Gift in Transfer Portal 
  • Duke Football Calls Out Bogus Claim by Wolfpack Supporter on Christmas
  • Men’s College Basketball Top 5 Highest NIL Earners This Season

Columbia The State

  • LaNorris Sellers’ new NIL deal signals an official return to South Carolina for 2025
  • Ohio State transfer quarterback Air Noland signs with South Carolina
  • Gamecocks sign transfer portal linebacker with SEC, ACC experience

Roanoke Times

  • Virginia Tech football transfer portal tracker: Who’s leaving and who’s joining the Hokies
  • Virginia football transfer portal tracker: Who is committed to the Cavaliers? Who is on the way out?
  • Alabama DL transferring to Virginia; WR Fields choses Notre Dame

The Associated Press

  • Kansas State returns to desert to face Rutgers in the Rate Bowl
  • Arizona State rides quarterback Sam Leavitt’s steady hand into the College Football Playoff
  • Colorado adds record insurance coverage for Sanders and Hunter with both playing in Alamo Bowl
  • Boise State’s legacy includes winning coaches and championship moments
  • AP men’s player of the week: Johni Broome remains dominant for No. 2 Auburn in Purdue romp
  • No. 14 Gonzaga’s matchup with No. 22 UCLA is the headliner on the week’s light AP Top 25 schedule

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

The Associated Press

  • Mahomes throws 3 TDs as Chiefs clinch AFC’s top seed by breezing past the skidding Steelers 29-10
  • Jackson breaks Vick’s NFL rushing record for QBs in Ravens’ rout over Texans
  • Texans look for answers after embarrassing 31-2 home loss to the Ravens
  • LeBron James scores 31 in record 19th Christmas Day game as Lakers hold off Curry, Warriors 115-113
  • Bridges scores season-high 41, Knicks withstand Wembanyama’s monster Christmas debut to edge Spurs
  • Durant and Beal score 27 points each, Suns beat Nuggets 110-100 to close out Christmas slate
  • Embiid shakes off pregame fall, leads Sixers to 118-114 win over Celtics
  • Mavs brace for another Doncic absence, with more evidence of how to stay afloat
  • Pro Picks: Chargers over Patriots is the best bet and Broncos and Vikings will pull off upsets
  • Comanche, defending champion LawConnect lead early in Sydney to Hobart yacht race

WRAL

  • Beyoncé’s performance highlighted Netflix’s NFL debut on Christmas Day
  • Caitlin Clark honored as AP Female Athlete of the Year following her impact on women’s sports
  • Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard named NFC Offensive Player of the Week

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