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RECENTLY UPDATED FOR THURSDAY, JAN. 31, 2013
Wolfpack coach has
family interest in Super Bowl
Harbaugh brothers are
Gottfried's cousins. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
College athletes could
get TV revenue
Judge rejects motion from
NCAA. Read more at
espn.com.
Tide players implicated
in use of deer spray
Witness claims to have
seen 'Bama players use banned substance. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Favre has new gig
Legendary quarterback will
join NFL Network as analyst for Super Bowl. Read more at
USA Today.
Officials announced for
big game
Boger will referee Niners-Ravens.
Read more at
sportsillustrated.com.
Stoops brothers contemplating 3-4 defense at Oklahoma
Paper reports Sooner
coaches going back to the drawing board. Read more at
The Oklahoman.
Even
divisional split for C-USA's new members
Each team to play
eight conference games. Read more at
cbssports.com.
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compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 30, 2013
Expansion will change
Big Ten
New divisions likely based
on geography. Read more at
espn.com.
Lawmaker trying to
reinstate Aggies-Longhorns matchup
Texas A&M's move to SEC
ended rivalry last season. Read more at
si.com.
Recruit raises ire of
Nebraska coaches
Wide receiver Dominic
Walker commits to Auburn, third program in two months. Read more at
USA Today.
Ray Lewis lives with
murders 'every day'
Faith has helped Ravens
linebacker deal with dark chapter of his life. Read more at
Yahoo Sports.
A-Rod on wrong list
Slugger linked to
performance enhancing drugs. Read more at
foxsports.com.
Courant columnist: Sit tight, UConn
Jacobs advises Huskies
against hybrid Big East-Catholic 7 membership. Read more at
The Hartford Courant.
UCF president
helped
pave Tulane's path to Big East
Hitt holds master's,
doctoral degrees from New Orleans school. Read more at
The Orlando Sentinel.
UMass, Tulsa linked to final spot in Big East
Minutemen, Golden
Hurricane apparently on Big East's radar. Read more at
The Daily Hampshire Gazette.
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compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
TUESDAY, JAN. 29, 2013
Big East looking to add
12th member
TV deal may involved
multiple networks. Read more at
espn.com.
Report: Big East vows
to protect name from Catholic 7
PennLive.com blogger
contemplates fight over ownership of moniker. Read more at
The Patriot-News.
Vonta Leach on
collision course with Niner linebackers
Former ECU player is one
of NFL's top blocking backs. Read more at
firstcoastnews.com.
Tar Heels to host
Kentucky in hoops next season
Series resumes after
hiatus. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Sculpted QBs stand
sentinel at Charlotte 49ers stadium
Bronze sculptures stand
approximately 12 feet tall. Read more at
charlotte49ers.com.
Michigan No. 1 in
college basketball for first time since 1992
Wolverines followed by
Jayhawks, Duke slips to No. 5. Read more at
sportsillustrated.com.
FIU players take
recruits to strip club
Incident could get NCAA's
attention. Read more at
bleacherreport.com.
Tennessee mired in $200 million of debt
AD Dave Hart plots
path out of deep hole for Vols program. Read more at
sportsbusinessdaily.com.
Virginia, Oregon agree to home-and-home series
Teams
to play in Charlottesville next season, Eugene in 2016. Read more at
The Richmond Times-Dispatch.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
MONDAY, JAN. 28, 2013
Obama concerned about
safety of football
President feels rules
could change in coming years. Read more at
espn.com.
Celtics lose point
guard
Rondo injures knee, out
for season. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Dooley to coach Cowboys
wideouts
Former Vols boss joins
Garrett's staff. Read more at
USA Today.
Djokovic wins Aussie
Open
Murray falls in final.
Read more at
sportsillustrated.com.
Oladipo leads Hoosiers
Indiana defeats Michigan
State. Read more at
foxsports.com.
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compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
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SUNDAY, JAN. 27, 2013
DePaul AD sees better
days ahead
Hoops program has been
struggling. Read more at
The Chicago Tribune.
Fog puts PGA event on
hold
Tiger leading at Torrey
Pines after 36 holes. Read more at
espn.com.
Stan the Man eulogized
in St. Louis
Hall of Famer, 92, laid to
rest. Read more at
sportsillustrated.com.
Huskies offensively
challenged
Northern Illinois sets
record with four-point first half. Read more at
USA Today.
'Nova takes down 'Cuse
Syracuse second-guessed
for failure to foul. Read more at
cbssports.com.
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compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
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SATURDAY, JAN. 26, 2013
Big 12 ADs meet next
week
Expansion could be
addressed, Seminoles may be willing to leave ACC. Read more at
rantsports.com.
Big 12 exploring
alliances with ACC, two other leagues
Partnership discussions
presumed to include Pac-12. Read more at
The Austin American-Statesman.
Big Ten contemplates
more expansion
Ohio State president sees
movement towards super conferences. Read more at
The Columbus Dispatch.
Wolfpack favored in ACC
baseball
League coaches pick North
Carolina second. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Caldwell would like to
return to head coaching
Former Wake Forest, Colts
mentor has offer to return as Ravens OC. Read more at
espn.com.
Johnny Football
displays accuracy
How many takes did the
video take? Read more at
USA Today.
Top talents make
recruiting trips
A number of commits will
visit other campuses. Read more at
rivals.com.
Central Florida, Penn
State to meet in 2013, 2014
Teams to play in Happy
Valley next season, Orlando the following season. Read more at
The Orlando Sentinel.
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compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
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FRIDAY, JAN. 25, 2013
Big East TV deals,
membership timelines coming into focus
Report: Target date for
spinoff of C-7 appears to be July 1, 2014. Read more at
ajerseyguy.com.
Harbaugh family staying
neutral
Super Bowl ring guaranteed
with two brothers coaching. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Staff exodus continues
at Florida State
Coley leaves Seminoles for
rival Miami. Read more at
espn.com.
Les gets more
LSU coach joins $4 million
club. Read more at
USA Today.
C-USA putting its best
foot forward
League football schedule
due for release next week. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Football Pirates
hosting FAU, Southern Miss, Tulsa and UAB
ECU will visit FIU,
Marshall, Middle Tennessee and Tulane. Read more at
The Houston Chronicle.
Houston sets
groundbreaking for $105 million stadium
Expandable, 40,000-seat
bowled facility to "frame" downtown skyline. Read more at
khou.com.
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compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
THURSDAY, JAN. 24, 2013
C-USA releases football
divisions for 2013
East Carolina will remain
in the East. Read more at
USA Today.
Hoover: Tulsa doesn't
want Conference USA
Columnist cites university
president's disappointment at league's loss of "like-minded" schools.
Read more at
The Tulsa World.
UCF to confer with NCAA
on football penalty
Knights facing one-year
ban from postseason. Read more at
espn.com.
Academic issue sends
Tar Heel hoops player to sideline
McDonald will sit out
three games. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
NCAA hits snag in Miami
investigation
Personnel may have gotten
information on alleged violations improperly. Read more at
sportsillustrated.com.
Louisville's Strong
gets hefty pay hike
Raise comes after
Cardinals go 11-2. Read more at
foxsports.com.
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compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23, 2013
MWC sets football
championship game
Winners of Mountain and
West divisions to meet Dec. 7. Read more at
espn.com.
C-USA commish confirms
new entries for 2013
Florida Atlantic, Middle
Tennessee to join a year early. Read more at
USA Today.
Honey Badger reshaping
image
Former LSU star on hand
for Senior Bowl. Read more at
sportsillustrated.com.
Scout.com rates ECU
football recruiting class No. 77
Pirates have commitment
from four-star linebacker Brunson. Read more at
scout.com.
Suspension ends for
Saints coach
Payton takes
responsibility for bounties after meeting with Goodell. Read more at
The New York Times.
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compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
TUESDAY, JAN. 22, 2013
NCAA investigating
Haith for infractions at Miami
Imprisoned Shapiro may
have been involved. Read more at
espn.com.
Kings may be traveling
Sacramento mayor vows to
fight NBA franchise's move to Seattle. Read more at
si.com.
Nkemdiche may be
leaning toward Ole Miss
Prized recruit visited
Florida over the weekend. Read more at
The New Orleans Times-Pacayune.
Duke returns to No. 1
Blue Devils followed by
Michigan, Kansas and Syracuse among college hoops elite. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Sons of Coach Jack
Harbaugh meet in Super Bowl
Both still send game tape
to their dad to critique. Read more at
The Orlando Sentinel.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
MONDAY, JAN. 21, 2013
ODU's chance for C-USA
title chase may come early
Paper cites reports that
Southern Miss has been approached by Big East. Read more at
The Virginia-Pilot.
Guesstimate: Big East
deal pegged at $3.5-4.5 million per school
Paper: Tulsa move to Big
East in 2014 likely. Read more at
The Tulsa World.
Complaint: UNC-CH
brought pressure to underreport sexual assault cases
Report: Assistant dean
among five alleging violations of federal laws. Read more at
The Daily Tar Heel.
Harbough vs. Harbough
in Super Bowl
John's Ravens make the
family reunion with 28-13 win at New England. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Helfrich takes over at
Oregon
Offensive coordinator
promoted with Kelly's departure. Read more at
espn.com.
Sumlin gets extension
at Texas A&M
Former Houston coach
rewarded after 11-2 season. Read more at
USA Today.
Irish withheld hoax
disclosure
Notre Dame officials
didn't want distraction before BCS showdown. Read more at
sportsillustrated.com.
Free throw strategy
fails for Northwestern
Hulls connects in clutch
for Hoosiers. Read more at
indystar.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
SUNDAY, JAN. 20, 2013
Big 12 could figure in
more shuffling
Will league be content
with 10 teams? Read more at
nationalfootballpost.com.
Record number of early
entries for NFL draft
Play for pay lures 73
applicants. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Manti Te'o answers
questions
Notre Dame linebacker
denies being part of hoax. Read more at
espn.com.
NCAA board adopts
proposals
Moves designed to
streamline Division I rules. Read more at
si.com.
Just another normal
title celebration in Tuscaloosa
Alabama celebrates with
parade. Read more at
USA Today.
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compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
SATURDAY, JAN. 19, 2013
Sun Belt speculation
centers on Appalachian, Georgia Southern
New Mexico State also on
league's expansion radar. Read more at
cbssports.com.
C-USA on course for 14
teams next season
Early entry of FAU, MTSU
sets up likelihood of two seven-team divisions in 2013. Read more at
sportsnola.com.
Big East locked in on
10 teams, no divisions for 2013
Members to play eight
conference games. Read more at
espn.com.
Manziel nabbed for
speeding, judge in hot water
Judge could face disciple
after posting news of Heisman winner's traffic ticket on Facebook. Read
more at
nbcsports.com.
Ryan Leaf booted from
rehab, sent to prison
Report: Behavior problems
get former NFL QB ejected from treatment center. Read more at
cbssports.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
FRIDAY, JAN. 18, 2013
ECU AD search committee
named
First meeting set for Jan.
23. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Hoax surrounding ND
LB's girl friend unravels
Deadspin found no evidence
that Lennay Kekua ever existed. Read more at
espn.com.
Big Ten equates to big
bucks
Forbes rates the leagues
in terms of value. Read more at
si.com.
A.J. McCarron's girl
friend gets Super Bowl gig
She'll be involved with
Inside Edition's coverage. Read more at
USA Today.
N.C. State gets former
Florida QB
Brissett already enrolled
in Raleigh. Read more at
The Orlando Sentinel.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
THURSDAY, JAN. 17, 2013
San Diego State to stay
in Mountain West
Aztecs reverse field on
Big East. Read more at
USA Today.
Eagles hire Kelly from
Oregon
Coach had 46-7 record in
four years with Ducks. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Southern Cal locker
room chaotic after bowl loss
Senior leadership
questioned. Read more at
espn.com.
Former Syracuse media
relations director charged
Springfield allegedly
videotaped athletes in locker room. Read more at
si.com.
LSU takes hit in draft
declarations
Clemson retains Boyd,
minimizes losses. Read more at
yardbarker.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16, 2013
UNLV planning 100-yard
video screen
Rebels working on new
football stadium. Read more at
yardbarker.com.
Virginia Tech QB Thomas
staying in program
Hokies reportedly will
have new offensive coordinator. Read more at
espn.com.
Kiffin criticized for
handling of recruit
Player who planned to
enroll this month opts to decommit for Southern Cal. Read more at
USA Today.
Michigan QB to play
wide receiver in Senior Bowl
Injury has limited his
throwing ability. Read more at
sportsillustrated.com.
Panthers name Gettleman
new general manager
Proven winner with Giants
excited about opportunity. Read more at
The Greensboro News & Record.
Temple to conduct
on-campus stadium study
School's new president,
Neil Theobald, sees bright future for Big East. Read more at
The Philadelphia Inquirer.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
TUESDAY, JAN. 15, 2013
Greensboro bids for
Olympic swim trials
Choice will be announced
in late April. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Big Ten mulling
division names
Legends, Leaders may be
changed. Read more at
espn.com.
Clemson coach questions
Hopkins' decision
Swinney says receiver
could benefit from another year on college level. Read more at
USA Today.
Illinois hires Cubit as
offensive coordinator
Illini ranked last in Big
Ten in point production in 2012. Read more at
sportsillustrated.com.
Houston running back
Sims expected to return
He will be among top
rushers coming back in the Big East. Read more at
The Houston Chronicle.
Big
East ready to move with or without SDSU
Aztecs' nightmare
scenario would be shunning by both Big East and MWC. Read more at
ajerseyguy.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
MONDAY, JAN. 14, 2013
AFC: New England
advances past Houston
Patriots will host
Baltimore for conference title. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
NFC: Late field goal
lifts Falcons into final
Atlanta answers Seattle
score in closing seconds. Read more at
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
NCAA probe of Miami may
be winding down
Key meetings reportedly on
tap. Read more at
espn.com.
Kelly to stay at Notre
Dame
Irish coach talked to
Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday. Read more at
USA Today.
One BCS computer still
rates Irish over Tide
Another reason to be glad
present system ends after next season. Read more at
lostlettermen.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
SUNDAY, JAN. 13, 2013
Vonta Leach masters
endangered position
Former ECU star's blocks
pave paths for others. Read more at
The New York Times.
Todd Berry snags new
contract
Former ECU offensive
coordinator rewarded after Warhawks' first bowl appearance. Read more at
The Monroe News-Star.
Big East/C-USA/MWC
super league not dead?
Blaudschun speculates
talks could heat up. Read more at
ajerseyguy.com.
Big East not seeking
expansion: Aresco
League leaders discuss
scheduling, TV negotiations, divisional makeup. Read more at
The Dallas Morning News.
MWC pursuing course
that would add Aztecs
Aztecs would be part of
12-team, two-division league. Read more at
The Denver Post.
Spartans coach, wife
entertain 'Super Dooper Yoopers'
Izzo throws party after
becoming Big Ten's third-winningest coach. Read more at
The Iron Mountain Daily News.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
SATURDAY, JAN. 12, 2013
Rimpf's 'Big Show'
features aspiring college players
Former ECU star's combine
gives uncommitted prep seniors a final chance to impress scouts. Read
more at
The Robesonian.
Cincy, UConn caught in
swirl of league intrigue
UConn AD slaps down report
that Huskies may affiliate with 'Catholic 7' and MWC. Read more at
cbssports.com.
ECU, Tulane may move to
Big East for 2013 season
All sports invitation
likely for Pirates. Read more at
The Lehigh Valley Morning Call.
Western Athletic
Conference goes out on top
In its final season, WAC
was highest-rated non-AQ league. Read more at
cbsports.com.
Report: Bearcat
recruits left hanging by Tuberville
Prep players, coaches
fuming over late yanking of scholarship offers. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Former Jets' assistant:
Team botched handling of Tebow
"It was a mess," asserts
Mike Westhoff, Jets' departed special teams coach. Read more at
The New York Times.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
FRIDAY, JAN. 11, 2013
ODU might play Demon
Deacons next season
Monarchs negotiating for
late-season matchup with an ACC school. Read more at
The Virginian-Pilot.
Sun Belt weighs
expansion options
Appalachian State, Georgia
Southern, Liberty on league's radar. Read more at
The Lafayette Daily Advertiser.
Expansion, scheduling
on Big East meeting agenda
Present, future members
confer Friday in Dallas. Read more at
The Hartford Courant.
Aztecs leaning to
Mountain West
Reports characterizes Big
East as "big loser" in leagues' tug of war. Read more at
The Deseret News.
BYU, Utah football
teams more profitable than NBA's Jazz
Utes, Cougars banking
bucks while state's pro hoops franchise absorbs losses. Read more at
The Deseret News.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
THURSDAY, JAN. 10, 2013
Pirates 57th in final
USA Today FBS rankings
'Bama, Buckeyes take top
two spots. Read more at
USA Today.
C-USA finishes last in
ESPN's football power ratings
League's stellar
postseason record offset by weak non-bowl teams. Read more at
espn.com.
Big East has designs on
Tulsa
League’s presidents, ADs
to tackle overall strategy at Friday meeting. Read more at
ajerseyguy.com.
VCU emerging as
contender for new hoops league
Rams, Xavier, Butler
considered serious candidates for membership. Read more at
nbcsports.com.
Talks underway between
Fox, Catholic 7
Wednesday's meeting the
first step toward brokering a TV contract. Read more at
sportsillusrtated.com.
Glory days of A-10 may
be short-lived
Conference realignment
taking its toll on league. Read more at
The St. Louis Dispatch.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9, 2013
Former ECU star
generate bucks for Sandy Hook
Chris Johnson's game shoes
net more than $9,000 from auction. Read more at
titansonline.com.
ESPN apologizes for
Musberger remarks
Spokesman: Title game
announcer "went too far" in his adoration of Alabama QB's girlfriend.
Read more at
Yahoo Sports.
Host sites coming into
view for new playoff
Sources: Cotton Bowl has
inside track on national title game. Read more at
espn.com.
Aresco closing in on
multi-network package
Source: Big East TV deal
would involve Fox Sports, ESPN, NBC/Comcast. Read more at
ajerseyguy.com.
Aztecs to attend Big
East meeting
San Diego State also
conferring with Mountain West on TV deal. Read more at
ap.org.
SDSU removes Big East
logo from site
Report quotes MWC commish
as being in contact with Aztecs AD "every 20 minutes." Read more at
Mountain West Connection.
MWC expects imminent
decision from San Diego State
League informs presidents,
ADs that Aztecs may commit to Mountain West or Big East this week. Read
more at
cbssports.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
TUESDAY, JAN. 8, 2013
UCF seeks football
games with ACC, Big 12, Big Ten schools
Knights looking to bolster
2013-14 slates. Read more at
The Orlando Sentinel.
UMass, Tulsa on Big
East expansion radar?
Other potential targets
may include Rice, Southern Miss. Read more at
ESPN.
DePaul looking to cash
in with 'Catholic 7'
Talks are preliminary
until terms of Big East's split are finalized. Read more at
The Chicago Sun-Times.
Hudson departs Florida
State for Big Ten country
Former ECU assistant takes
over as defensive coordinator at Purdue. Read more at
The Palm Beach Post.
Tulane athletic
director slams Boise State
Dickson praises Big East
stand against Broncos' demands. Read more at
sportsnola.com.
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compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
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MONDAY, JAN. 7, 2013
NHL owners, players
reach agreement
Season apparently will be
saved. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Bills to hire Syracuse
coach
Marrone guided program to
victory in Pinstripe Bowl. Read more at
espn.com.
'Bama in familiar
routine
Tide planned to take in
movie the night before BCS title game. Read more at
USA Today.
Rose, Sugar reportedly
hosting 2015 semifinals
Fiesta, Orange paired in
rotation. Read more at
si.com.
Transferring Gators QB
considering Duke, Wolfpack
Brissett started three
games at Florida. Read more at
foxsports.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
SUNDAY, JAN. 6, 2013
Big East closing in on
new TV deals for football and hoops?
Report cites sources on
Aresco talks with ESPN and Fox. Read more at
ajerseyguy.com.
'Catholic 7'
negotiating jackpot TV package?
Sources: Fox Sports 1 puts
$500 million on the table. Read more at
espn.com.
Texans take wild card
playoff
Bengals ousted with
19-13loss. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Packers move on in NFL
playoffs
Green Bay ousts visiting
Minnesota. Read more at
nfl.com.
Ole Miss bounces Pitt
Rebels make five-win
improvement. Read more at
espn.com.
North Dakota State win
FCS title
Sam Houston State falls in
final. Read more at
USA Today.
Stoops credits Manziel
Aggies roll past Sooners
in Cotton Bowl. Read more at
fannation.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
SATURDAY, JAN. 5, 2013
"Big Ed," 74, departs
Hall of Famer Ed Emory
played, coached at East Carolina. Read more at
wnct.com.
Expansion, possible
all-sports inclusion for ECU on the table for Big East
Holland looks to long-term
value of media rights package. Read more at
The Hartford Courant.
UNC-Chapel Hill's
Bullock expected to return
Kinston product had
concussion but likely will play against Cavaliers. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Gamecock QB Shaw will
miss spring ball
Full recovery expected
from foot surgery. Read more at
espn.com.
Joe Montana's son to
play QB for Tulane
Nick Montana has two years
of eligibility. Read more at
USA Today.
Kelly reportedly close
to deal with Browns
Move would follow Oregon's
Fiesta Bowl win over Kansas State. Read more at
si.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
FRIDAY, JAN. 4, 2013
Irish, Tide cope with
layoffs
Notre Dame has 44-day
break before BCS showdown. Read more at
USA Today.
Report says Ducks have
contingency plan
Helfrich will be promoted
if Kelly leaves for NFL. Read more at
si.com.
Pirates part ways with
Mitchell
McNeill begins search for
defensive coordinator. Read more at
ecupirates.com.
O'Brien, Tenuta sign on
with Cavaliers
Former State coach to work
with tight ends, offense. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Cards deal Gators Sugar
Bowl setback
Louisville takes advantage
of Florida turnovers.
espn.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
THURSDAY, JAN. 3, 2013
San Diego State still
leaning East?
Sportswriter Blaudschun
cites source on Aztecs' sentiment. Read more at
ajerseyguy.com.
Saban cool on NFL move
Tide coach focused on BCS
championship. Read more at
fannation.com.
Seminoles roll in
Orange Bowl
ACC champs smack Northern
Illinois. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Rosy day for Stanford
Fast start keys bowl win.
Read more at
espn.com.
Wildcats double bowl
victory total
Northwestern overcomes
Mississippi State. Read more at
USA Today.
Cowboys cruise in Big D
Purdue can't handle
Oklahoma State. Read more at
foxsportssouthwest.com.
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compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 2, 2013
Aresco: Big East
"unwilling" to pay Boise State's price
League's membership
rejects Mountain West-style deal. Read more at
Yahoo Sports.
Doeren on hand for
State's bowl game
New Wolfpack coach takes
inventory from a distance. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
PA governor plans to
sue NCAA
At issue is $60 million
fine in Sandusky case. Read more at
espn.com.
Clemson wears down LSU
Not a prototypical ACC-SEC
outcome. Read more at
USA Today.
Jackets sting feeble
Southern Cal
Disappointing trend
continues for Trojans. Read more at
The Los Angeles Times.
Backup seizes moment
for South Carolina
Thompson delivers winning
TD pass in final seconds against Michigan. Read more at
Florida Today.
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compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
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TUESDAY, JAN. 1, 2013
Boise State jilts Big
East
Broncos announce plans to
remain in Mountain West. Read more at
espn.com.
Vandy finishes on a
high note
Turnovers plague Pack in
Music City Bowl. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Longhorns linebacker
asserts innocence
Lawyer's statement follows
bowl suspensions. Read more at
USA Today.
College football hall
moving to Atlanta
New home scheduled to open
in 2014. Read more at
sportsillustrated.com.
Aggies' Moore is NFL
bound
Cotton Bowl will close his
college career. Read more at
foxsports.com.
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compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
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