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UPDATED FOR MONDAY, NOV. 30, 2015
Bowls
facing dilemma
Not enough six-win
teams to fill slots. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Richt
out at Georgia
Bulldogs dismiss coach
after 15 seasons. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Rutgers cleans house
Football coach, AD
fired. Read more at
espn.com.
Virginia's coach shown the door
London will be paid
$2.7 million through next season. Read more at
apnews.com.
Tar
Heels No. 8 in AP poll
Seminoles move up to
No. 10. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Voters still like AAC teams
Houston, Temple, Navy
ranked in AP and Coaches polls. Read more at
philly.com.
UNC
gridder charged with assault
Incident in Raleigh
followed win over Wolfpack. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
And
then there was one
Panthers are NFL's only
unbeaten after Denver beats Pats in OT. Read more at
usnews.com.
Redskins top Giants
Win puts Washington in
tie for division lead. Read more at
yahoo.com.
Duke
blasts Utah State
Kennard tallies 22 in
85-52 win. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Source: Okafor stopped for driving 108 MPH
Controversies multiply
for follow 76ers center. Read more at
philly.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
SUNDAY, NOV. 29, 2015
Fuente appears to be Beamer's successor
Success at Memphis gets
Hokies' attention. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Fuente to Hokies reports called 'premature'
Memphis coach, Virginia
Tech AD push back against accounts. Read more at
msn.com.
Jimbo
says he's staying put
FSU coach tells
president he's not interested in LSU. Read more at
nbcsports.com.
Iowa
State reportedly has its man
Toledo's Campbell is
Cyclones' choice. Read more at
usatoday.com.
LSU
AD says Miles to stay
Alleva's public endorsement comes
after Tigers beat Texas A&M. Read more at
msn.com.
Stanford erases Notre Dame's playoff hopes
45-yard field goal on
last play gives Cardinal the upset on Senior Day. Read more at
msn.com.
Oklahoma clinches Big 12 title
Sooners crush Oklahoma
State 58-23 to close in on playoff bid. Read more at
msn.com.
Clemson stays unbeaten
Tough day with
Gamecocks but Tigers 12-0. Read more at
ap.org.
Buckeyes blast Wolverines
Elliott helps Ohio
State win 11th of last 12 in rivalry. Read more at
espn.com.
Tide
takes SEC West with win over Auburn
Heisman candidate
Derrick Henry runs for 271 yards. Read more at
msn.com.
Lynch
gets hot for Memphis
Tigers overwhelm SMU,
63-0. Read more at
yahoo.com.
Thomas, Walker lead Temple to AAC title game
No. 25 Owls beat UConn
27-3 to earn shot at No. 21 Houston. Read more at
delcotimes.com.
Sirk
leads Duke win
Blue Devils hold off
Wake, 27-21. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Deion
Sanders wins $2.2 million judgment against ex
Former NFL great
prevails in defamation suit. Read more at
msn.com.
Upset: Tyson Fury captures heavyweight title
6-foot-9 boxers hands
Wladimir Klitschko his first defeat since 2004. Read more at
msn.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
SATURDAY, NOV. 28, 2015
No
surgery for Romo
Cassell has confidence.
Read more at
cbssports.com.
Panthers DB says Cowboys should get money back
Norman holds Dez Bryant
down. Read more at
nbcsports.com.
Revis
out against Dolphins
CB recovering from
concussion. Read more at
ap.org.
Ohio
governor into rivalry
Khaki pants banned.
Read more at
espn.com.
No
charges likely in Okafor scuffle
Boston incident
followed 16th loss for Sixers. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Kerfuffle with ref gets Kidd suspended
Bucks coach will sit
one game without pay for confrontation. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Aztecs top Cal
Bears fall, 72-58. Read
more at
usatoday.com.
Tide
turns back Wichita State
Hall has 20 in 64-60
win. Read more at
yahoo.com.
Former
boxing champ gunned down
O'Neill Bell fatally
shot in Atlanta in apparent robbery. Read more at
msn.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
FRIDAY, NOV. 27, 2015
Houston legend Guy Lewis dies at 93
Hall of famer directed
NCAA runner-ups. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Aggies edge Gonzaga
Texas A&M reaches
Atlantis final. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Syracuse rallies past UConn
Orange take 79-76 win
over No. 18 Huskies. Read more at
ap.org.
Lions
turn Eagles into turkeys
Detroit rolls, 45-14.
Read more at
nbcsports.com.
Panthers still perfect
Carolina routs Cowboys,
33-14. Read more at
mcall.com.
Manziel reportedly lied to Browns
Report: QB told team
partying video was an old video. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Texas
Tech outscores Longhorns
Red Raiders survive
shootout for first win in Austin since 1997. Read more at
espn.com.
Gamecocks looking at Smart move
Houston coach also in
contention for vacancy. Read more at
espn.com.
Quick
decision expected from Illini
Illinois meets
Northwestern on Saturday. Read more at
yahoo.com.
Curtis Johnson reportedly out at Tulane
Green Wave could turn
to longtime NFL assistant Rob Ryan. Read more at
sportingnews.com.
Teams
reaching for postseason berths
The top 10 games with
bowl eligibility on the line. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Displaced fan sends doughnuts
Cops receive sweet
response to ejection. Read more at
abc11.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
THURSDAY, NOV. 26, 2015
NFL
admits boo-boo
Bills denied chance for
Hail Mary. Read more at
usatoday.com.
NFL
games running slightly longer
Fewer reviews
conducted. Read more at
ap.org.
Agent
says Kelly has lost Eagles
Rumors persist of
return to college ranks. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Peyton out at least two more weeks
Broncos QB visits
Charlotte foot specialist. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Gifford had CTE
Family discloses brain
condition. Read more at
nbcsports.com.
Bart
Starr ready for return to Lambeau
Packers legend poised
to appear on field with Brett Favre after health progress. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Isaiah Jones making a name for himself
ECU receiver among best
in nation. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Cal
declared bowl-eligible
NCAA waiver allows
Bears' victory over FCS Grambling State to count towards required six
wins. Read more at
contracostatimes.com.
Kobe,
Lakers struggling
Veteran scorer goes
1-for-14. Read more at
espn.com.
Diallo meets NCAA criteria
Jayhawks' prized
recruit 'freed.' Read more at
yahoo.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 25, 2015
Johnny Football parties out of starting job
Next thing is third
string for Manziel. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Bills-Pats refs scrutinized
College rule may have
been applied in NFL matchup. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Rivera keeps routine going
Breakfast, shirt, shoes
stay the same for Panthers coach. Read more at
ap.org.
Many
candidates for four CFP spots
Don't rule Buckeyes
out. Read more at
nbcsports.com.
Group
of Five spot is Navy's to lose
Middies are three wins
away from New Year's Six bowl berth. Read more at
yahoo.com.
Gamecocks in Clemson's way
Tigers looking for 12-0
regular season. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Gamecocks WR Pharoh Cooper going pro
Havelock product will
skip senior season. Read more at
thestate.com.
Orgeron expresses interest in Orange
Former Ole Miss coach
was once on Syracuse staff. Read more at
yahoo.com.
Loss
at Marshall was turning point for USM
Red-hot Golden Eagles
face Louisiana Tech for spot in C-USA title game. Read more at
hattiesburgamerican.com.
Report: Blue Raiders headed to Bahamas Bowl
MTSU president Sidney
McPhee is a native of the Bahamas. Read more at
tennessean.com.
Warriors start evokes comparisons
Kerr comments on
vintage Bulls against current team. Read more at
espn.com.
Dazed,
wobbly guard sinks 3-pointer
Central Arizona's Trace
Dimeff hit shot after receiving concussion. Read more at
yahoo.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
TUESDAY, NOV. 24, 2015
Kentucky returns to No. 1
UNC-Chapel Hill drops
to No. 9. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Cowboys confident with Romo
Dallas hosts perfect
Panthers on Thanksgiving. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Osweiler gets another start
Broncos travel to take
on Patriots. Read more at
yahoo.com.
Injury-plagued Syracuse fires coach
Eight straight losses
precede Shafer's dismissal. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Elliott apologizes for rant
Buckeye back was bitter
about loss. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Mayfield may play for Oklahoma
Sooners visit Oklahoma
State. Read more at
espn.com.
Celebration time for NC A&T
Aggies win MEAC
tiebreakers for bowl berth. Read more at
greensboro.com.
Twins
icon Rod Carew hopes for heart transplant
Hall of Famer, 70,
suffered massive heart attack two months ago. Read more at
msn.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
MONDAY, NOV. 23, 2015
Iowa
climbs to No. 3
Buckeyes slide to No.
8. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Cyclones dismiss Rhoads
Coach was 32-54 at Iowa
State. Read more at
usatoday.com.
LSU
ponders Les Miles' job status
Report: Boosters
consider paying $15 million buy out coach's contract. Read more
nola.com.
CAA
lands four FCS playoff bids
JMU, Richmond,
Charleston Southern among top eight seeds. Read more at
yahoo.com.
Panthers roll past Washington
Newton tosses five TDs.
Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Romo
makes successful return
Cowboys end losing
streak. Read more at
nbcsports.com.
Winston matches rookie record
Bucs blast Eagles. Read
more at
espn.com.
Bearcats shoot 59 free throws
Cincinnati rolls past
Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Read more at
yahoo.com.
Duke's Allen lights up the Garden
Blue Devils top
Georgetown. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Kyle
Busch wins first Sprint Cup title
Gibbs Racing driver
journeys from hospital bed to champion. Read more at
foxsports.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
SUNDAY, NOV. 22, 2015
Kaepernick goes on season-ending IR
Decision could mark end
of QB's stint with 49ers. Read more at
msn.com.
Falcons ratchet up security measures
Fans advised to arrive
at gates early for game with Colts. Read more at
nbcsports.com.
The
'could have been' saga of Torell Troup
Player drafted a pick
ahead of Gronk had a different outcome. Read more at
buffalonews.com.
Green
Monsters: Irish take over Fenway
Notre Dame survives 5
turnovers to defeat Boston College. Read more at
usnews.com.
Michigan State knocks off Buckeyes
Last-second field goal
puts kink in OSU's playoff plans. Read more at
msn.com.
Ohio
State running back rips play calling
Ezekiel Elliott gets
only 12 carries in loss to MSU. Read more at
khou.com.
No. 6
Iowa clinches Big Ten West
Hawkeyes stay unbeaten
with win over Purdue. Read more at
msn.com.
Batted-down 2-point try saves Sooners
Oklahoma stops TCU's
comeback attempt just in time. Read more at
newser.com.
Florida survives big scare from FAU
Gators need OT to beat
31-point underdogs. Read more at
msn.com.
Wisconsin fans get out of hand with snowballs
Icy missiles from
student section pelt cheerleaders and refs. Read more at
espn.com.
Report: Fighter put on 26 pounds in 24 hours
UFC featherweight Diego
Sanchez 'rehydrated' ahead of bout. Read more at
mmajunkie.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
SATURDAY, NOV. 21, 2015
Teams
chasing bowl bids
Hokies host Heels. Read
more at
usatoday.com.
Grier's appeal denied
One-year suspension not
reduced for Gators QB. Read more at
yahoo.com.
No. 6
Iowa closing in on milestones
Hawkeyes can clinch
spot in Big Ten title game with win over Purdue. Read more at
msn.com.
Air
Force goes to the air to beat Boise
QB Karson Roberts leads
Falcons to upset win. Read more at
beaumontenterprise.com.
South
Carolina AD calling recruits
Ray Tanner working to
maintain verbals until new coach is hired. Read more at
thestate.com.
Have
arm, will travel
The life of NFL
journeyman quarterbacks. Read more at
greenwichtime.com.
Gunfire ends high school game
Fans scramble, players
duck when shots are heard. Read more at
miamiherald.com.
Allen
leads Duke win
Soph scores 30 in win
over VCU. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Terps
avoid upset
Rally catches Rider.
Read more at
cbssports.com.
Harper is NL MVP
Nats' young star is
unanimous selection. Read more at
csnmidatlantic.com.
Jays'
Donaldson AL MVP
Trout second in
balloting. Read more at
espn.com.
Alvarez-Cotto bout has implications
Alvarez favored. Read
more at
ap.org.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
FRIDAY, NOV. 20, 2015
Coughlin questions replay ruling
Beckham's overturned
touchdown proves big. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Gronk
not changing style to avoid flags
A team-high 7 penalties
this season don't deter Pats tight end. Read more at
apnews.com.
Newton endorses Watson for Heisman
Clemson QB was 'like a
sponge.' Read more at
yahoo.com.
Bielema proposes SEC vs. Big Ten games
Idea would show
relative strength of leagues for CFP seeding. Read more at
espn.com.
College's treatment of NFL scouts varies
Tide rolls out the
Crimson carpet. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Texas
ready to 'break the bank' for Saban?
Rumors percolate about
Alabama coach's future. Read more at
yardbarker.com.
LSU
considering coaching change?
Baton Rouge paper
reports Les Miles is coaching for his job. Read more at
koat.com.
N.C.
State increasing security at football games
Officials cite Paris
attacks. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Four-star WR decommits from Gamecocks
Bryan Edwards will take official
visit to Clemson this weekend. Read more at
247sports.com.
Nats'
Bryce Harper named NL MVP
Jays' Josh Donaldson earns AL honor.
Read more at
apnews.com.
Ainge
looks to assist McHale
Deposed Rockets coach
can help Celtics. Read more at
nbcsports.com.
Kevin
Harvick refuses to play mind games
Reigning champ shows
respect for Jeff Gordon ahead of title race. Read more at
apnews.com.
Should Ronda Rousey fight again?
Jose Aldo says she can
make a lot of money on other pursuits. Read more at
nypost.com.
Russian track team may miss world indoor championships
Investigation on doping
continues. Read more at
ap.org.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
THURSDAY, NOV. 19, 2015
Hokies try to control emotions
Senior Day is last home
game for Beamer. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Heart
ailments take Flutie's parents
Wed 56 years, death
comes within an hour of one another. Read more at
usatoday.com.
North
Dakota adopts new nickname
School's teams
unimpressed with new "Fighting Hawks" moniker. Read more at
msn.com.
Cam
plans to keep dancing
Panthers QB enjoying
9-0 start. Read more at
ap.org.
Rockets fire McHale
Slow start leads to
quick action. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Carlisle rips ouster of McHale
Mavs coach calls
Houston's firing of Kevin McHale "preposterous." Read more at
msn.com.
Keuchel claims AL Cy Young
Price second in voting.
Read more at
nbcsports.com.
Arrieta wins NL Cy Young
Strong finish helped
Cubs to playoffs. Read more at
espn.com.
One-armed first baseman 'does it all'
Missing limb no
handicap for versatile high school player. Read more at
usatodayhss.com.
Ryder
Cup assistants named
Woods among those to
help Love III. Read more at
yahoo.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18, 2015
Rob
Ryan fired by Saints
Defense faltered
Sunday. Read more at
yahoo.com.
Manziel cleared in league probe
Second-year pro to
start at QB for Browns. Read more at
ap.org.
Manziel no longer a backup
Browns say former
Heisman winner will start rest of the season. Read more at
foxsports.com.
AAC
gets respect in CFP rankings
Navy, Houston, Memphis
stay on committee's radar. Read more at
commercialappeal.com.
Hokies eyeing Larry Fedora?
Report: Tech AD
considers UNC coach a strong candidate. Read more at
247sports.com.
Re-rank has Pirates at No. 85
Thursday's foe, UCF, at
bottom. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Three
Duke gridders off team
Cutcliffe comments on
dismissals. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Spurrier set for USC ambassador role?
Position of assistant
to president will be offered to OBC. Read more at
thestate.com.
Boise
State the winner in MWC TV money
Broncos' earnings
almost double that of any other league team. Read more at
fresnobee.com.
Charleston Southern coach expects beatdown
Jamey Chadwell jokes he may bet on
Alabama to crush his team. Read more at
foxnews.com.
Odom
may face charges
Recovery continues for
former NBA standout. Read more at
nbcsports.com.
Rockets try to sort things out
Players hold meeting
following fourth straight loss. Read more at
espn.com.
Report says one more season for Big Papi
Red Sox slugger has 503
homers, three World Series titles. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Rousey
under medical suspension
Former UFC champ must
pass CT scan of head after knockout. Read more at
mmajunkie.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
TUESDAY, NOV. 17, 2015
Texans spoil Bengals' perfect record
Panthers and Patriots
are only remaining unbeatens. Read more at
yahoo.com.
J.J.
Watt pans Andy Dalton's nickname
DE says Texans made
'Red Rifle' look like a Red Ryder BB Gun. Read more at
abcnews.com.
UCLA
has eyes on Pac-12 title game
Bruins must defeat Utah
and Southern Cal to earn their ticket. Read more at
latimes.com.
Alabama gears up for 9-1 Charleston Southern
Crimson Tide isn't
sleeping on its FCS foe. Read more at
247sports.com.
FSU
adds Charleston Southern to 2016 slate
Seminoles will pay Bucs
$475K for Sept. 10 visit to Tallahassee. Read more at
247sports.com.
Toledo, Bowling Green collide tonight
Showdown on ESPN2 could
be preview of MAC title game. Read more at
bcsn.tv.
Towson
holding out hope for FCS playoff bid
Coach Rob Ambrose says
6-4 Tigers have much to play for against 1-9 Rhode Island. Read more at
baltimoresun.com.
Ohio
State implementing tighter security
Buckeyes taking
measures for home finale in wake of terrorist attacks in France. Read
more at
247sports.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
MONDAY, NOV. 16, 2015
O'Brien interested in Terps post
Reich could return to
alma mater. Read more at
cbssports.com.
AAC
has inside track
Navy-Houston looks big
for Group of Five spot. Read more at
nbcsports.com.
Hawkeyes among teams moving up
Memphis, Temple drop
out. Read more at
yahoo.com.
SEC
bowl slots filling up
13 of league's 14 members could earn
postseason berths. Read more at
kspr.com.
USM
closing in on C-USA West title
Golden Eagles peaking with two games
left in regular season. Read more at
sunherald.com.
Oklahoma stock soars
Win over unbeaten
Baylor vaults Sooners to No. 7 in polls. Read more at
normantranscript.com.
Washington State is feel-good story of Pac-12
Cougars taking on the
winning personality of coach Mike Leach. Read more at
q13fox.com.
Fenway prepares for ND-BC battle
Iconic baseball stadium undergoes
makeover for football game. Read more at
yahoo.com.
Panthers stay perfect
Titans topped, 27-10.
Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Giant
win for Patriots
Gostkowski hits 54-yard
field goal at end. Read more at
ap.org.
Peyton Manning benched
Broncos QB throws four
picks in loss to Chiefs. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Seahawks dethroned by Arizona
Cardinals in NFC West
driver's seat after 39-32 victory. Read more at
thenewstribune.com.
Eagles lose Bradford
Sanchez fills in. Read
more at
espn.com.
Dale
Jr. wins at Phoenix
Kevin Harvick, Kyle
Busch, Martin Truex Jr., Jeff Gordon qualify for Sprint Cup finale. Read
more at
upi.com.
Vegas
bookies take a beating
Holm's upset creates
big payouts. Read more at
usatoday.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
SUNDAY, NOV. 15, 2015
NFL
increasing security
Measures follow Paris
attacks. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Gators get past Gamecocks
Defense keys Florida's
24-14 victory. Read more at
yahoo.com.
Turnovers costly for Camels
Jacksonville takes
20-14 win. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
College football roundup
Houston, Navy plow
ahead, Temple stunned by USF. Read more at
spokesman.com.
Radford stuns Hoyas
Davis drops
game-winning jumper in second OT. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Red
Sox acquire proven closer
Kimbrel had 39 saves
for Padres in 2015. Read more at
espn.com.
Baseball brass gets brainy
GM hires reflect
business aspect of game. Read more at
ap.org.
UFC
shocker: Holm knocks out Rousey
2nd round kick to the
head drops unbeaten champ to the canvas. Read more at
usnews.com.
Kenseth plans to be aggressive
No qualms about
wrecking Logano. Read more at
nbcsports.com.
Russian track & field team suspended
Participation in 2016 Rio de Janeiro
Olympics in jeopardy. Read more at
foxnews.com.
Ex-ECU pharmacy administrator guilty
Leigh Langley Cobb pleads to filing
false drug documents. Read more at
wnct.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
SATURDAY, NOV. 14, 2015
Gary
Pinkel resigns for health reasons
Mizzou coach was
diagnosed with lymphoma in May. Read more at
cjonline.com.
Report: Kiffin interviews with Maryland
Tide OC was fired by
USC in previous head coaching stint. Read more at
sportingnews.com.
Baylor bares down
Sooners provide test,
scoring duel may be at hand. Read more at
espn.com.
Tide
visits Mississippi State
Memphis challenges
Houston. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Notre
Dame tradition the last of its kind
With links to Knute
Rockne, intramural football is a big deal. Read more at
chicagotribune.com.
Browns starting QB a mystery
Steelers dealing with
uncertainty, too. Read more at
ap.org.
Panthers pursuing home field advantage
Two matchups with
Falcons remain for 8-0 club. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Coughlin has success against Pats
Crabtree boosting
Raiders. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Braves, Angels deal
Shortstops swapped.
Read more at
nbcsports.com.
Turkoglu says he's through
Turkey native retires
after 15 seasons in NBA. Read more at
yahoo.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
FRIDAY, NOV. 13, 2015
Notre
Dame could disrupt CFP
At least two Power Five
leagues could be left out. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Not
business as usual for Mizzou football
Pinkel: 'Potential for
big distractions' as BYU game looms. Read more at
semissourian.com.
Holliday embraces respect for 1970 disaster
Marshall hosts FIU game
on 45th anniversary of air crash. Read more at
bdtonline.com.
Sirk
not certain for Pitt
Duke QB had upper body
injury against UNC. Read more at
yahoo.com.
Texas
A&M suing Colts over '12th Man'
NFL team accused of
using trademarked term without consent. Read more at
yardbarker.com.
Packers once considered doming Lambeau
1982 feasibility study
seems blasphemous in retrospect. Read more at
thepostgame.com.
Lynch
helps McDonald's employee
Seahawks back liked
comment on shoes. Read more at
espn.com.
Kings
may make change
Karl's job in jeopardy
after 1-7 start. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Shot
clock drops five seconds
Impact on college game
to be determined. Read more at
ap.org.
Former Arizona hoops star found murdered
Wright had been missing
since Nov. 5. Read more at
nbcsports.com.
State
signs star point guard
Smith recovering from
knee injury. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
De La
Hoya rips ‘boring’ Mayweather
Boxer-turned-promoter
lets loose in letter published in Playboy. Read more at
yardbarker.com.
Russians to admit some wrongdoing
Official rules out
Olympic boycott in wake of doping charges. Read more at
apnews.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
THURSDAY, NOV. 12, 2015
Questions raised by 2nd CFP ranking
Is AAC better than ACC
and Pac-12? Read more at
usatoday.com.
Navy
presents potential dilemma for committee
If Middies win out in
AAC and are top-ranked G-5 team, CFP panel will wait until after
Army-Navy game to finalize New Year's Six bowl awards. Read more at
ajerseyguy.com.
K-State bowl streak in jeopardy
Bill Snyder: 'Our backs
are against the wall.' Read more at
ap.org.
UCLA
pins false starts on Oregon State
Coach Jim Mora, QB Josh
Rosen accuse Beavers of call out cadences. Read more at
yardbarker.com.
New
Jersey connection runs deep with Nebraska
From Rich Glover to
Mike Rozier and Irving Fryar, Huskers have long ties to Garden State.
Read more at
journalstar.com.
Mascot's antics could cost ASU six figures
Sun Devil mascot
accidentally puts fan in the hospital. Read more at
foxsports.com.
Disney CEO leads L.A. NFL bid
Bob Iger tapped by
Chargers, Raiders to head stadium effort. Read more at
cnn.com.
Fayetteville Packers fan gets new banner
Fellow veteran provides
replacement for Mike Dobs' "North Carolina Cheeseheads" banner ripped
off by Cam Newton. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
History of injury cart goes beyond the tunnel
Vehicles that carry the
wounded away are overlooked workhorses of the underbelly of football.
Read more at
bendbulletin.com.
Runner disqualified over religious headband?
High school cross
country competitor John Green stripped of third place finish in Georgia
state meet. Read more at
foxnews.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 11, 2015
Russia responds regarding doping
Putin spokesman says
accusations unfounded. Read more at
ap.org.
Panthers to replace Packer fan's banner
Newton grabbed it
before game Sunday. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Cam
makes youngster's day
Panthers QB gives game
ball to boy who lost father. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Raiders player accused of barking at dog
Ray-Ray Armstrong
allegedly taunted a police canine. Read more at
yardbarker.com.
Buc
fan tries to burn team's $26K flag
Police say it happened
after Giants beat Tampa Bay. Read more at
yahoo.com.
NY
cracks down on DraftKings, FanDuel
State's AG orders
sports-fantasy-betting sites to cease and desist. Read more at
nypost.com.
AAC
outnumbers Pac-12, ACC in CFP rankings
Committee lists Navy,
Memphis, Temple, Houston in Top 25. Read more at
theamerican.org.
Sale
of Fournette jersey benefits flood victims
LSU's No. 7 goes for
record $101,000. Read more at
espn.com.
Ohio
State's Barrett pleads guilty
License suspended. Read
more at
usatoday.com.
Michigan wants to build walk-on program
Dozens of
non-scholarship offers extended to high school prospects. Read more at
freep.com.
Kansas freshman gets lawyer
NCAA dealing with
eligibility issue. Read more at
yahoo.com.
Mizzou unleashes speech police
MUPD instructs students
to report "hurtful speech." Read more at
mediaite.com.
Former Braves hurler succumbs at 29
Hanson slipped into
coma before passing. Read more at
nbcsports.com.
Ronda
Rousey feeling 'the bern'
UFC superstar endorses
Bernie Sanders for president. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Hairy
competition
Best of the 2015
National Beard and Mustache Championships. View pix at
nypost.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
TUESDAY, NOV. 10, 2015
Russians implicated in doping probe
Abuse more widespread
than imagined. Read more at
ap.org.
Lawrence Phillips could face death penalty
Defense contends self
defense. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Mizzou sidesteps million dollar penalty
School's president
resigns in face of boycott by football team. Read more at
breitbart.com.
BYU
relieved after Mizzou boycott ends
Cougars' game with
Tigers will go on as scheduled. Read more at
sltrib.com.
Illinois dismisses AD
Program makes change
after investigation. Read more at
yahoo.com.
Officials have impacted CFP landscape
Key calls/missed calls
have contributed to outcomes. Read more at
espn.com.
Spurrier not attending USC-Florida game
Old Ball Coach is the
winningest head coach at both schools. Read more at
thestate.com.
Pack
gets personnel back
Richardson returns
against Seminoles. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
WSU
trolls ASU about sign-stealing
Cougars coach Mike
Leach takes faux scandal to next level. Read more at
azcentral.com.
No
blue bloods on preseason A-A hoops squad
AP first team shuts out
Duke, Indiana, Kansas, UCLA and, UNC. Read more at
yahoo.com.
Yanks
may move Miller
Cashman says he's
willing to listen. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Twins
make high bid for Korean slugger
Park hit 53 out of
park. Read more at
nbcsports.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
MONDAY, NOV. 9, 2015
Newton throws for four TDs
Panthers top Green Bay
to remain unbeaten. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Luck
leads Colts
Denver dealt first
loss. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Brown
sets Steelers mark
Big Ben goes out as
Pittsburgh edges Oakland. Read more at
nbcsports.com.
Niners win with Gabbert
Defense steps up in win
over Falcons. Read more at
espn.com.
Eight
out of eight for Patriots
Tom Brady torches
Redskins. Read more at
sportinglife.com.
Pats
rigging coin flips?
New conspiracy theory
born in wake of NFL's Deflategate fiasco. Read more at
cbslocal.com.
Clemson climbs to top spot
Buckeyes drop to
second, Tide rises to No. 3. Read more at
ap.org.
Four
AAC teams in Top 25
Navy joins Houston,
Temple and Memphis in AP and coaches polls. Read more at
philly.com.
Utah
State loss opens door for Boise State
Broncos back in control
of their destiny in MWC. Read more at
local10.com.
Harden stays hot
His 46 points lead
Rockets over Clippers. Read more at
yahoo.com.
Southern Miss imposes another hoops ban
Fallout from tenure of
Donnie Tyndall continues. Read more at
hattiesburgamerican.com.
Johnson catches Keselowski
Chase picture altered
as laps leader overtaken. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Brawling app set to launch
Want to engage in an
impromptu fight? This may be the ticket. Read more at
nydailynews.com.
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compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
SUNDAY, NOV. 8, 2015
Unbeatens drop like flies
LSU, Michigan State, TCU and
Memphis bite the dust. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Gators claim SEC East
Late field goal tops
Vandy. Read more at
espn.com.
Noles
test Clemson
Tigers claw back for
23-13 win. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Oklahoma State-ment rocks TCU
Frogs likely out of CFP
contention. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Iowa
surges to 9-0
Hawkeyes overcome
Hoosiers. Read more at
espn.com.
Alabama dominates LSU
Tide shuts down Heisman
frontrunner Leonard Fournette. Read more at
sportsonearth.com.
Georgia to honor unsigned deal
Handshake with Richt
worth $2.5 million. Read more at
yahoo.com.
High
school playoff brackets set
Title games at three
sites. Read more at
highschoolot.com.
Harvin on injured reserve
Bills activate corner.
Read more at
nbcsports.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
SATURDAY, NOV. 7, 2015
Former Raider convicted of murder
Anthony Smith found
guilty in deaths of three. Read more at
yahoo.com.
Several showdowns in college football
Outcomes could impact
CFP. Read more at
ap.org.
Henry
running in Fournette's shadow
Tide back could emerge
Saturday. Read more at
espn.com.
Duke
visits UNC
Matchup has ACC
division significance. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Lincoln Riley refutes North Texas report
Sooners offensive guru
denies interviewing for head coaching job. Read more at
newsok.com.
Former Notre Dame academic coach investigated
Suit alleges daughter
involved with gridder. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Carlisle, Mavs in accord
Five-year extension for
Dallas coach worth $35 million. Read more at
nbcsports.com.
Giles
picks Blue Devils
Oak Hill standout
sidelined. Read more at
cbsports.com.
adidas
pitches high schools on new mascots
Redskins ridicule
company's offer to help teams ditch Indian imagery. Read more at
qz.com.
World
Series of Poker finale looms
Chip magnet Joe
McKeehen contends for $7.6 million top prize. Read more at
apnews.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
FRIDAY, NOV. 6, 2015
Tony
Dorsett takes stem cell treatment
Former coach Sherrill
helps former Pitt star. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Former NFL ref talks about challenges
Says Blandino lacks
actual experience. Read more at
yahoo.com.
Lions
dismiss execs
Caldwell remains coach.
Read more at
cbssports.com.
Panthers come back from miscues
Resiliency has produced
7-0 start. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Duke
RB Wilson out
Lower leg injury
sustained late in Miami game. Read more at
nbcsports.com.
Florida QB's suspension raises questions
Columnist challenges
severity of Will Grier's punishment for taking tainted supplement. Read
more at
alligator.org.
Kansas, UCF in futile pursuit of victory
Jayhawks and Knights
are last two FBS teams without a win. Read more at
foxsports.com.
An
open letter from a football player
Florida Tech DB Leo
Alba II issues call for support for big Homecoming game with D-II No. 1
West Georgia. Read more at
spacecoastdaiy.com.
Nation's No. 1 RB making visit to Alabama
N.J. product Kareem
Walker recently decommitted from Ohio State. Read more at
al.com.
Sabathia: 'No other option'
Yanks pitcher missed
playoff game. Read more at
ap.org.
Kenseth loses initial appeal
Retaliatory wreck
results in suspension. Read more at
espn.com.
For a more extensive
compilation of headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
THURSDAY, NOV. 5, 2015
Pentagon paid for patriotism
Impact on recruiting
negligible. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Kaepernick gets breathing room
Niners make change at
QB. Read more at
nbcsports.com.
Buffalo fans win dubious title
Bills' game day
diehards beat out Detroit fans as drunkest in NFL. Read more at
si.com.
Memphis slighted in first rankings
Tigers have win over
Ole Miss, which beat Alabama. Read more at
yahoo.com.
CFP
announces future sites
Atlanta will host in
2018. Read more at
espn.com.
ECU
switching to adidas
Pirates leaving Nike
for 10-year deal in 2016. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Camels hosting Big South hoops
Event will be March 3-6
in Buies Creek. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Bidding soars on Mantle card
1952 rookie could go
for $500,000. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Serena
chases down thief
Tennis star shares
story on Facebook of recapturing her phone. Read more at
usatoday.com.
For a more extensive compilation of
headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4, 2015
Titans dismiss coach
Change comes after 1-6
start. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Manziel to start
McCown out with injury.
Read more at
espn.com.
Niners bench Colin Kaepernick
Former Jaguars QB
Blaine Gabbert will start against Falcons. Read more at
nfl.com.
Redskins mount aggressive trademark defense
Team cites colorful
precedents of protected trademarks. Read more at
nypost.com.
Tom
Brady rips junk food companies
Pats QB calls Coca-Cola
and Frosted flakes "poison." Read more at
mercola.com.
Toledo falls from unbeaten ranks
Loss to Northern
Illinois ends ends Rockets' CFP and New Year's Six bowl chances. Read
more at
sportingnews.com.
CFP
committee shows SEC reverence
Ole Miss loss to
Memphis may still leave league out of playoff. Read more at
azcentral.com.
Sex
scandal alleged at Notre Dame
University spokesman
denies lawsuit claims. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Sun
Devils stealing signs
Leach urges Pac-12
investigation. Read more at
yahoo.com.
June
Jones wants his old job back
Hawaii's winningest
coach will apply for open position. Read more at
staradvertiser.com.
Skip
Holtz discusses his future
Louisiana Tech coach
says he's 'not looking to jump on the first train' out of Ruston. Read
more at
thenewsstar.com.
Duke
moving forward
From blown call to
rival game at UNC. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Beamer built Hokies
National relevancy has
diminished. Read more at
nbcsports.com.
PSU
ponders future of Beaver Stadium
To renovate or build
anew up for discussion at town hall meeting. Read more at
mcall.com.
Nationals hire Dusty Baker
Contract talks broke
down with Bud Black. Read more at
ap.org.
For a more extensive compilation of
headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
TUESDAY, NOV. 3, 2015
Meyer
yanks J.T. Barrett's scholarship
Coach withdraws QB's
financial aid for one semester after DUI arrest. Read more at
espn.com.
Gators one win away from SEC East crown
Florida can clinch spot
in league title game with win over Vanderbilt. Read more at
wsbt.com.
Beamer passing longevity baton to Stoops
Oklahoma coach to
become D-I's longest-tenured coach after Hokie coach's retirement.
Read more at
dallasnews.com.
Clemson tops computer composite rankings
Memphis 12th, Houston
20th, Temple and Navy in Top 30. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Eichorst addresses Nebraska's football woes
AD gives vote of
confidences to coach Mike Riley and team. Read more at
wowt.com.
Catamounts set for Nov. 14 national TV date
ESPNU to carry WCU's
first-ever game with Texas A&M. Read more at
catamountsports.com.
Cardinals want CJ2K beyond 2015
GM talks to former ECU
star's agent about contract extension. Read more at
azcentral.com.
City
to fete World Series champions today
Kansas City will stage
2.3-mile parade followed by victory rally. Read more at
msn.com.
Why
Matt Kenseth took out Joey Logano
Columnist contends he
did it 'because he had to.' Read more at
sportingnews.com.
For a more extensive compilation of
headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
MONDAY, NOV. 2, 2015
Royals are World Series champs
9th inning rally and
12th inning offensive outburst finish off Mets. Read more at
kansascity.com.
Brees
riddles Giants
Seven touchdowns ties
record. Read more at
cbssports.com.
Carr
leads Raiders
34-20 win over Jets
lifts Oakland to 4-3. Read more at
espn.com.
ACC
suspends Miami-Duke crew
Missed call costs Blue
Devils win. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Cutcliffe pushes for process to overturn results
Duke coach: NCAA should
be able to reverse game outcomes. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Beamer announces retirement
Coaching vacancies
unusually high. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Gators close in on SEC East title
Team embraces coach Jim McElwain's
push to improve. Read more at
orlandosentinel.com.
Minimal changes in AP poll
Five of Top 10 had open
dates. Read more at
yahoo.com.
Carson, Trump support suspended coach
Presidential candidates
back Joe Kennedy's right to lead postgame prayer. Read more at
usatodayhss.com.
Emotional win for Jeff Gordon
Retiring driver to race
for title. Read more at
ap.org.
Tiger's former caddie writes
Steve Williams didn't
know about affairs. Read more at
golfchannel.com.
For a more extensive compilation of
headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
Greg Vacek's Web Headlines Roundup...
SUNDAY, NOV. 1, 2015
American Pharoah caps legendary career
Triple Crown winner
takes Breeders' Cup. Read more at
ap.org.
Jim
Bob Cooter's arrest records vanish
Detroit Free Press
makes inquiries about Lions OC. Read more at
freep.com.
Ole
Miss controls fate in SEC West
Rebels hold off Auburn.
Read more at
yahoo.com.
Irish
sideline gets tense during Temple game
ND coach shoves
assistant during close win over Owls. Read more at
miamiherald.com.
Buckeyes discipline Barrett
Under-aged QB gets DUI.
Read more at
cbssports.com.
Goal
line stand saves Michigan
Poor clock management
in final seconds trips Minnesota. Read more at
sportsonearth.com.
Freshman paces Boilermakers
Purdue tops Nebraska,
55-45. Read more at
usatoday.com.
Wake
hoops suspends two
Hudson, Watson can
return. Read more at
wralsportsfan.com.
Fredette drafted in D-League
Westchester claims
former BYU star. Read more at
espn.com.
94-year old tackles NY marathon – again
Manhattan resident
reneges on promise to stop running big race. Read more at
usatoday.com.
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headlines from ECU and beyond, visit
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