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GREG VACEK'S WEB ROUNDUPThursday, December 11, 2025

December 11, 2025 By Greg Vacek Leave a Comment

Pirate Press: ECU Headlines

When CFP stands for Change Football Playoffs

ecupirates.com

  • Pirates Set To Face App State In Minges On Thursday
  • Meredith Hinton Makes Generous Gift To Pirates Women’s Tennis Program

Appalachian State Mountaineers vs East Carolina Pirates Prediction, 12/11/2025 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds Doc’s Sports

A dive into John David Baker’s East Carolina offense SB Nation

ECU roundup: Pirate football team loses both coordinators Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req’d)

Around the American Athletic Conference

USF quarterback Byrum Brown opts out of Cure Bowl but will ‘coach’ on sidelines WUSF

East Carolina’s Josh Aldridge hired as new USF defensive coordinator Tampa Bay Times

Memphis Commercial Appeal

  • Charles Huff’s Memphis tenure starts with crystal clear expectations
  •  Why Charles Huff called Memphis ‘apex predator’ at his introduction as coach
  •  Will Memphis play ‘perfect basketball’ vs. Louisville? Our prediction

Jeff Duncan: Tulane will get millions of dollars for College Football Playoff bid, but there are far more benefits NOLA.com

UNT interim coach Drew Svoboda says Mean Green are locked in for bowl game Denton Record-Chronicle

TU men set Reynolds Center scoring record in win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff Tulsa World

Army football: Black Knights can win Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy Times Record-Herald

Army-Navy Game: Annapolis native Jack Bousum chose West Point over local academy  Annapolis Capital

 

Regional Headlines: The Carolinas and beyond

Raleigh News & Observer

  • Jordan Staal’s power-play promotion is Rod Brind’Amour’s subtle nod to 2006
  • NC State basketball rolls past Liberty. What we learned about the Wolfpack
  • NC State football games with Georgia canceled as league schedules expand
  • Jim Phillips: ACC will review tiebreaker policies after Duke left out of CFP

WRAL

  • Lubin and Able score 13 points apiece to help N.C. State rout Liberty 85-45
  • NC State men’s soccer chasing national title close to home
  • Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore jailed, hours after his firing
  • UNC to WRAL to ESPN: Stuart Scott left his mark on sports, culture

What’s the best way to watch 2025 college football bowl games? The Streamable

Charleston Post & Courier

  • Effort and energy are there, but not enough for College of Charleston against South Florida
  • Former South Carolina star A’ja Wilson named AP Female Athlete of Year
  • Gamecocks’ Latson settling into new role after leading nation in scoring last season
  • Clemson edge rusher announces he’ll skip his senior season

Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

  • ODU’s Quinn Henicle to get starting nod at quarterback in Cure Bowl
  • UVA’s Tony Elliott named Bobby Ross Coach of the Year

The Associated Press

  • Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore jailed, hours after his firing
  • Coaching carousel: Tracking the hirings and firings in the Power Four
  • Billy Napier tasks himself with continuing to make history as James Madison’s coach
  • Ohio State’s Julian Sayin looking forward to following idols as a Heisman finalist
  • Georgia cancels series with Louisville and NC State ahead of SEC’s 2026 schedule release
  • No. 23 Nebraska matches best start in school history at 10-0, beats Wisconsin 90-60
  • Emanuel Sharp scores 23, No. 7 Houston beats Jackson State 80-38
  • Lubin and Able score 13 points apiece to help N.C. State rout Liberty 85-45
  • Braden Smith, Trey Kaufman-Renn help No. 6 Purdue rebound with dominant 85-57 win over Minnesota

 

Nuggets and Briefs:  National and Professional articles of interest

The Associated Press

  • QB Philip Rivers eager to get back in the game with the Colts after coming out of retirement
  • Orioles agree to $155 million, 5-year deal with slugger Pete Alonso, AP source says
  • A’ja Wilson wins AP Female Athlete of the Year following historic 4th WNBA MVP
  • NASCAR chairman Jim France stands firm on charter stance, citing parents’ advice
  • Jeers as Real Madrid loses 2-1 to Man City and pressure grows on Alonso. Arsenal wins, PSG draws
  • Blues sign Dillon Dube, who was acquitted in Hockey Canada sexual assault case, to AHL tryout
  • Lindsey Vonn added 12 pounds of muscle to her frame and is ready for her Olympic season at age 41
  • NFL is seeking a practice squad of officials, wants to base postseason assignments on performance
  • Barcelona and Lyon top Women’s Champions League standings, Chelsea routs Roma
  • Robert Griffin III to call his first NFL game for Fox Sports in New Orleans
  • From the 0-26 “Yuccaneers” to 2-time champions, Buccaneers celebrate 50 years with new docuseries
  • Victor Wembanyama could return from injury to join Spurs’ NBA Cup chase this weekend, coach says
  • Stephon Castle scores 30 to lead Spurs into NBA Cup semifinals with 132-119 win over Lakers
  • Inside the Thunder numbers, as the champs get off to 24-1 start
  • Vince Dunn scores in OT as Kraken beat Kings, end five-game skid
  • Alex DeBrincat has 2 goals and an assist as Red Wings hold off Flames 4-3
  • Lundell scores late, Panthers top Mammoth 4-3 for third consecutive win
  • Connor Bedard scores 19th goal as Blackhawks blank Rangers 3-0
  • NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman voices concern over Milan Cortina rink delays
  • IOC president Coventry sets early 2026 target for new Olympic policy on gender eligibility

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