Bonesville Roundup: Headlines from East Carolina, the American Athletic Conference and Beyond

Full bowl and Playoff projections
Bowls must include the best team from the non-power conferences. That could be one of several teams from the American or Mountain West, or perhaps Bowling Green, Marshall, or UL Lafayette. Give me ECU, which might boast mid-majordom's best offense.
sbnation.com

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW- East Carolina
Wilmington Star-News

NCAA Football Preview - East Carolina Pirates
Athlon Sports

Hardy, Carden chasing records for Pirates' offense
Henderson Daily Dispatch (AP)

August 22, 2014

Spied from the Crow's Nest
Bonesville.net

From ecupirates.com
-Heather Macy Earns Contract Extension
-Pirate Soccer Hosts No. 14 South Carolina in Season Opener
-Pirates Don Shells In Morning Session

Error, last gasp double cost ex-ECU star Wright no-hitter against Bulls
Durham Herald-Sun

Tides' Wright falls short in no-hit bid
MiLB.com

From WITN 7
ECU's Heather Macy Earns Contract Extension
Pirates Inch Closer To Game Week

From WNCT 9
Heather Macy earns contract extension
Pirates go back to shells for Thursday morning practice

ECU rewards womenï¿½s hoop coach Macy with contract extension
Wilmington Star-News

Special Teams Slowly Coming Together
scout.com

Something to prove
247 Sports

Game Week Mode
rivals.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)
-Pigskin Preview- ECU record breakers
-Pigskin Preview- ECU's loaded offense
-Vets, new starters crave opponent
-ECU students move in

Eight things you need to know from Thursday's CFB camps
NFL.com

ACC football- Six dangerous nonconference games against non-Power 5 foes for league teams in 2014
Syracuse Post-Standard

2014 College Football Preview- The Group of Five and the
Grantland

August 21, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Captain Carden is leaving his mark
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Complete Final Two-A-Day
-Carden Named To Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List
-ECU Women's Soccer To Conduct Walk-On Tryouts

From the Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)
-Sophomores to play major roles
-Transfer of power

Former Pirate thankful for lessons taught by Coach Ruff
The Robesonian

Football- Pirates finding replacements on offensive line
New Bern Sun Journal

Pirates complete final two-a-day
WNCT 9

Pirates Finish Two a Days
Greenville Headlines

Former NFL player Collins shares story with East, West
Cranston Herald

August 20, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates relish being underestimated
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-American Athletic Conference Volleyball Preseason Poll Released
-Pirates Honored With Award For 2013 Football Ticket Book

McNeill- Carden, Hardy paid their price
WRAL Sportsfan

Pirates Back At It After Scrimmage
Greenville Headlines

ECU takes high-scoring act to new league
High Point Enterprise

Love getting closer
scout.com

New England Patriots training camp- Undrafted tight end Justin Jones knows 'no one expects to be released'
masslive.com

August 19, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Carden & Co. clicking... or not so
much?
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Return To Practice After Initial Scrimmage
-Hite Garners Preseason All-American Conference Nod

McNeill lauds linebackers, linemen
Greenville Daily Reflector

Inside Read- Good and bad of playoff, Georgia's Gurley picks up
SI.com

ECU Students Moving In Dorms This Week
Greenville Headlines

Pirates begin final week of preseason camp
247 Sports

ECU Focused on Improving
scout.com

August 18, 2014

Reports- Patriots re-sign rookie TE Justin Jones, release LS Tyler Ott
WEEI.com

August 17, 2014

Offense, Defense Contribute Highlights In First ECU Scrimmage
ecupirates.com

From WITN 7
ECU Holds Annual Meet The Pirates Event
Offense Scores Three Times In ECU's First Scrimmage

Perfect performance by Carden highlights ECU scrimmage
Wilmington Star-News

Offense scores three times in first ECU Scrimmage
WNCT 9

Who to watch in the AAC? Try ECU's Shane Carden, Justin Hardy
The Sporting News

Stars Shine in First Pirate Scrimmage
Greenville Headlines

High-scoring Pirates enter new conference
Fayetteville Observer

ECU takes high-scoring act to new league
Washington Daily News (AP)

Pirates clicking early
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

Pirates Complete First Scrimmage
Scout.com

Gallery- Pirates enter The Fick for first scrimmage
247 Sports

ADAM GOLD: ECU prepared for changing college landscape
WRAL Sportsfan (08.11.14)

Over there in Greenville
Durham Herald-Sun (08.05.14)

Dobson makes preseason debut with Seahawks
Mount Airy News

August 16, 2014

From ecupirates.com
-Taybron's OT Goal Lifts ECU Over Longwood, 1-0
-East Carolina Ready For Opening Scrimmage
-Christian Kuehne Named Assistant Men's Tennis Coach

ECU Set for First Scrimmage Saturday
Greenville Headlines

ECU Football Team Ready For First Fall Scrimmage
WITN 7

East Carolina alum helps pitch Tides to shutout win
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

August 15, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Pirates finally perform on bigger stage
WBVL audio- Ruff post-practice comments
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Carden Named To Manning Award Watch List
-Pirates Eye First Scrimmage With Full-Pad Workout
-Pirates Host Longwood in Friday Exhibition

Duke, ECU quarterbacks on Manning Award watch list
Campus Insiders

2014 East Carolina Pirates Team Preview
Maddux Sports (blog)

ECUï¿½s Carden, Dukeï¿½s Boone make Manning Award watch list
Wilmington Star-News

Walk-ons become recruiting rewards
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

Terry Williams Sidelined
scout.com

Carden Named To Manning Watch List
Greenville Headlines

August 14, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Transfer from Tide punting for Pirates
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

Pirates complete second of three two-a-day practice days
WNCT 9

Pirates Tackle Second Two-A-Day
ecupirates.com

No Cooper, but plenty of RB options for ECU football
Raleigh News & Observer

Camp Notebook- Benkert's patience being tested
247 Sports

Freshmen Make Their Mark on Offense
Scout.com

The 10 most exciting college football entrances | FOX Sports
Fox Sports SW

ECU's heavy hitters
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

August 13, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Fifteen Questions for Devaris Brunson
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Conduct Second-Straight Full-Pad Practice
-ECU Baseball To Hold Walk-On Tryouts In September

Pirates Practice in Full Pads
Greenville Headlines

American Stories- Carden Call
theamerican.org

Doll Likes What He Sees
rivals.com

ECU's Crowded Backfield Takes Shape
scout.com

Several Pirates in the running
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

Terry Williams- ECU DT Williams being ignored by scouts
Rotoworld.com

Sources- Patriots Work Out Keith Price, Dominique Davis, Kory
NESN.com

After Rob Gronkowski, position precariously thin
Boston Herald

CJ2K cameo in Direct TV Fantasy Football Commercial
YouTube

August 12, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Time to transition from Cozumel to
kickoff
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

Audio: The Brian Bailey Show
Pirate Radio 1250

From ecupirates.com
-Volleyball Opens 2014 Season with First Practice
-Pirates Return To Single-Practice Session

ECU presents a challenge for South Carolina
Anderson Independent Mail

Carden, Hardy connecting in record-setting fashion for Pirates
WRALsportsfan.com

From the Wilmington Star-News
-ECUï¿½s DaQuan Brown sidelined for the rest of preseason camp
-ECUï¿½s Meet the Pirates fanfest set for Saturday

DaQuan Barnes looks for breakout season
WWAY 3

Pirates Making Progress
rivals.com

O'Fallon's Holba commits to East Carolina
Belleville News Democrat

McNeill pleased with Pirates' start
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

Pirates Begin Week Two of Camp in Full Pads
scout.com

AAC Best of the Best- Chris Johnson
Football.com

C-USA Top 5- Bears' Marshall ranks as C-USA's top NFL player
Biloxi Sun Herald

August 11, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-Mom knew best for Strozier
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

From the Minneapolis Star-Tribune
-Vikings relieved, optimistic as Joseph returns after being shot
-Joseph 'extremely thankful' to avoid major injury at nightclub shooting

Falls Embraces Hype, New Role with Pirates
scout.com

Linemen ready to battle
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

Cowboys 13 Rewind Week 6 Dwayne Harris Beats Washington
FOXSports.com

August 10, 2014

Pirates Conclude First Two-A-Day
ecupirates.com

Rain Doesnï¿½t Stop Pirateï¿½s First Two-a-Days
Greenville Headlines

Linval Joseph Shot Outside Minneapolis Nightclub
WITN 7

From WNCT 9
Former ECU Football standout Linval Joseph shot in Minneapolis
-Pirates wrap up first two-a-day practice

Vikings say victim of club shooting wasn't at fault
Minneapolis Star-Tribune

Vikingsï¿½ DT Joseph shot in calf
scout.com

Former East Carolina player shot in calf in Minneapolis
Henderson Daily Dispatch (AP)

Lineman gains perspective from wreck
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

August 9, 2014

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Go Through First Full-Pad Session
-Al Dickens Wins The East Coast And N.C. Amateur Match Play Titles

Grayson regaining form
247 Sports

Pirates go through first full-pad session
WNCT 9

Lights, camera, Carden
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

More WR help- Lance Lewis reports he's signed with 49ers
San Jose Mercury News (blog)

Steve Spurrier's View Of The Big Ten- Truth Or Fiction
Football.com

August 8, 2014

Pirates Inch Closer To First Full Pads Session
ecupirates.com

Pirates inch closer to first full pads session
WNCT 9

From Campus Insiders
-Preview 2014 ï¿½ East Carolina Pirates
-2014 East Carolina Preview ï¿½ What You Need To Know

Building from within
247 Sports

Secondary Takes Shape
scout.com

From Greenville Headlines
-Coach Ruff Likes Early Practice Ethic for Pirates
-ECU Nursing Student Will Sing with Keith Urban

ODU's next goal is a football series with East Carolina
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

On Trout's 23rd birthday, here are 23 facts
Anaheim Angels

UNCG Men's Basketball Announces 2014-15 Schedule
Traveling to East Carolina (Dec. 28).
WFMY 2

Worthy of attention
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

August 7, 2014

From ecupirates.com
-Pirates Put On Shells For First Time
-Single-Game Football Tickets On Sale Thursday

Pirates Put On the Pads for First Time
Greenville Headlines

Changing conferences with confidence
Washington Daily News

Overton impresses East Carolina's defense
Rocky Mount Telegram

Overton's path to disruption
Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)

From scout team to star status
247 Sports

Pirates put on shells for the first time
WNCT 9

ECU Football Team Holds First Practices In "Shells"
WITN 7

Pirates Practice in Full Pads
scout.com

Dobson signs with Seahawks
Mount Airy News

What to watch for Thursday night in Patriots-Redskins preseason
WEEI.com

NCAA facing 'Power 5' vote
Waterbury Republican American

August 6, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-New first teamers in secondary
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

Football Completes Second Workout, Hosts Annual Media Day
ecupirates.com

McNeillï¿½s way with numbers
Greenville Daily Reflector

ECU football wants to maintain success
Raleigh News & Observer

Grayson ready to make a name for himself at ECU
Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

From the New Bern Sun Journal
-Football- One more show
-Football- ECU reloading on defense

From the Wilmington Star-News
-ECU equipped to make a strong first impression in debut AAC season
-ECU appreciates Spurrierï¿½s ï¿½compliment,ï¿½ if thatï¿½s what it was

From WITN 7
-The Carden to Hardy connection
-ECU Football holds annual media day

From WRAL Sportsfan
Pirates turn attention to replenishing defense
ECU readies for new season in new conference

Pirates looking for defense to help win games
Rocky Mount Telegram

Ruff Talks New Season, AAC, and Spurrier
Greenville Headlines

ECU Holds Annual Media Day
WITN 7

Media Day Coverage
247 Sports

ECU Media Day
rivals.com

Media Day- Pirates Talk Pay-For-Play
scout.com

Pirates open season with first practice
Washington Daily News

Justin Jones sees red with opportunity
Boston Herald

August 5, 2014

Pirates Open 2014 Season With First Practice
ecupirates.com

Pirates hit practice field
Greenville Daily Reflector

IT BEGINS!!!!
Greenville Headlines

ECU Football opens preseason camp
WNCT 9

ECU Football Begins Fall Practice
WITN 7

From 247 Sports
-Another fall begins
-Sights and Sounds- ECU opens fall camp

ECU Kicks Off Fall Camp
scout.com

Steve Spurrier would rather schedule East Carolina than a 'bottom Big Ten team,' and rightly so
YAHOO! Sports

Steve Spurrier makes jab at Big Ten's depth
Big Ten Network

August 4, 2014

From Bonesville.net
-How Jeff Connors spent his summer
-Spied from the Crow's Nest

East Carolina Can't Wait To Get Going In The AAC
Hartford Courant

Steve Spurrier Comments On East Carolina
WITN 7

Spurrier says ECU is tougher than 'bottom Big Ten teams.' Is he wrong?
SB Nation

Spurrier- E. Carolina equal to a Big Ten squad
CBS Sports

While defending Gamecocks' schedule, Spurrier slams Big Ten
Comcast SportsNet Chicago

Dorm days for players
Greenville Daily Reflector

Pirates move in, prep for first practice
WNCT 9

From 247 Sports
-Pirates move into dorms
-Sights and Sounds- Move-in Day

Pirates Report To Fall Camp
scout.com

Football- Reddick getting preferred walk-on shot at ECU
New Bern Sun Journal

August 3, 2014

From the Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)
-Lebo lauds productive Pirates
-Scholarship athletes struggle financially

August 2, 2014

From ecupirates.com
-Voting Now Open For Football Gameday Intro Music
-Kirk Set To Play in 114th U.S. Women's Amateur Championship

10 Grand Strand high school football players to watch this season
MyrtleBeachOnline.com

August 1, 2014

Fans Encouraged to Support ECU in Spirit Cup Competition
ecupirates.com

Whisnant, Tejada Find Home at ECU
scout.com

From the Greenville Daily Reflector (sub req'd)
-Guilmette committed to comeback
-ECU officials OK with budget

UNC Board and ECU Focus on Campus Safety
Greenville Headlines

August 31, 2014

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Spurrier, Duke's '89 ACC champions return to campus
-Duke rolls over Elon
-UNC douses Flames, 56-29

From the Fayetteville Observer
-UNC QBs inconsistent in opener
-Schramm- Thrashing of Elon shows Duke football still in bloom

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Brissett rallies NC State for 24-23 win over Georgia Southern in season opener
-UNC overcomes slow start with dominant third-quarter stretch in 56-29 victory against Liberty
-Duke rolls to 52-13 win over Elon

From the Wilmington Star News
-Patchwork secondary rises to the occasion for UNC in season opening win
-Difference-making Brissett delivers on the hype in leading State to comeback victory

From the Roanoke Times
-Hokies' balanced attack overwhelms William & Mary in season-opening win
-Virginia Tech notebook- Williams, DiNardo force turnover, change in momentum for Hokies
-UCLA tops UVa in mistake-laden game

Georgia runs over Clemson in second half for 45-21 victory
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Michigan runs roughshod over Appalachian, gets payback for ï¿½07 defeat
Winston Salem Journal

August 30, 2014

Five questions to ponder before kickoff
Wilmington Star-News

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Itï¿½s kickoff time
-PROVING TIME- Coastal champ Duke out to prove '13 no fluke
-No. 23 Tar Heels hope to torch Flames in 2014 opener

Why are fewer students going to college football games?
Tampa Bay Times

'Nova falls to 'Cuse in double OT
philly.com

From the Charleston Post & Courier
-Gamecocks regroup by going back to basics
-Inside The Game- No. 16 Clemson at No. 12 Georgia

From the Columbia (SC) State
-Kendall Soundoff- USC back to square one in search of momentum
-USC wide receiver commitment charged in technology thefts
-The Good, The Bad and The Ugly- USC-Texas A&M
-The Tape- Review of game as ugly as the real thing

Hokies ready for football season to get real
Roanoke Times

From the Hampton Roads Daily Press
-Quarterbacks Greyson Lambert, Michael Brewer face moments of truth in U.Va., Virginia Tech openers
-Teel Time- Babcock will be prepared when it's time to replace Beamer at Virginia Tech

From the Winston Salem Journal
-App Trail- Feelings mixed on Appalachian-Michigan rematch
-App Trail- App State-Michigan notes

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-App Stateï¿½s upset at Michigan gave hope to underdogs everywhere
-DeCock- Who will follow in fast footsteps of UNCï¿½s Switzer, Dukeï¿½s Edwards?
-An interview with UNC AD Bubba Cunningham- Part I
-An interview with UNC AD Bubba Cunningham- Part II
-Giglio- NC State's Dave Doeren building toward a better future
-Duke vs. Elon- Ask a Phoenix beat writer
-Carolina Hurricanesï¿½ Eric Staal glad to be back on the ice

From the Charlotte Observer
-NASCARï¿½s Tony Stewart on deadly incident- ï¿½This will affect my life foreverï¿½
-Rivera look to double down
-Will Gettleman gambles pay off?
-Defensive front is teamï¿½s rock
-Panthersï¿½ secondary- Long in experience, new as group

August 29, 2014

More work to do- Aggies grill Gamecocks 52-28 in opener
GoGamecocks

From Columbia (SC) The State
-Morris- Never saw this defensive debacle coming
-Aggies grill Gamecocks 52-28 in season opener
-Thumbs up, thumbs down- USC vs. Texas A&M
-USC offense finds points but little rhythm in opener
-Notebook- Injury ends Mike Davisï¿½ night early
-Gamecocks defense left to pick up the pieces after rout
-For college football powers such as Clemson, early marquee games are vital
-New era begins for Tiger radio crew

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Opening nightmare- Kenny Hill, Aggies ambush South Carolina, 52-28
-Quick Takes- South Carolina vs. Texas A&M
-Solid night for QB Thompson in USC's loss
-USC can't slow new Aggies QB Hill in first half
-2011 domestic dispute led Anthony Johnson to withdraw from College of Charleston coach search

Gamecocks search for answers after loss to Texas A&M
Greenville (SC) News

Electric atmosphere precedes USC opener before Texas A&M spoils
Spartanburg Herald Journal

ACC FOOTBALL PREVIEW- North Carolina
Wilmington Star-News

From the Durham Herald-Sun
-Injured UNC walk-on's brother points finger at Tar Heels
-UNC DT Farmer cleared to play

From the Roanoke Times
-Hokies mostly healthy heading into opener against William & Mary
-Redskins receive little clarity in final preseason game

From the Charlotte Observer
-Anderson hurt, Webb leads Panthers past Steelers, 10-0
-Scott Says- 4 things I liked in win
-Notes- Benjamin leaves game with a smile
-Domestic violence convictions to bring 6-game bans
-Charlotte 49ers whip Campbell Camels again
-NASCAR driver Tony Stewart to return to track in Atlanta

Charlotte wears down Campbell in opener
Fayetteville Observer

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Disappointing debut for Wake
-Win at Michigan steered some to Appalachian

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Steve Spurrier still remembers his time at Duke like it was yesterday
-DeCock- Hurricanes' struggles once again make them target for rumors
-College Football Playoff era begins

Conference USA preview
Richmond Times Dispatch

ODU's star quarterback Heinicke relishes anonymity at school
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

August 28, 2014

From Columbia (SC) The State
-ï¿½SEC Nationï¿½ ready to shine light on Gamecocks football
-Live today- Countdown to Gamecocks kickoff #gogamecocks
-Mike Davis- So quiet ... so loud
-Tale of the Tape- Spurrier vs. Sumlin

South Carolina Preview
USA Today

Spurrier seeks milestone win in USC's opener
Greenville (SC) News

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-10 things to watch as college football season kicks off
-Inside the game- No. 21 Texas A&M at No. 9 South Carolina
-New QBs make USC's job easier
-Cougars' search comes up empty
Program reeling after Johnson, Young withdraw

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Amid UNC probe of altercation, four players suspended from season-opener
-Many ACC teams set to open with unproven QBs
-ACC releases 2014-15 menï¿½s basketball schedule
-Investigation of Stewart racing incident 'still on-going'

From the Charlotte Observer
-Newtonï¿½s ankle bigger concern than ribs
-Kannapolis back brings speed, power and finesse for 49ers
-Mike Minter, Campbell await Charlotte 49ers
-Charlotte at Campbell Gameday

2014 ACC football preview
Greensboro News-Record

From the Fayetteville Observer
-Will 'Pops' Sawyer brings size, maturity to Campbell's offensive line
-UNC football suspends 4 for off-field incident

Liberty-North Carolina Preview
Campus Insiders

Virginia Tech Football- Five Bold Predictions For The 2014 Season
Gobbler Country

August 27, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC investigating hazing incident that left football player with concussion
-DeCock- Clawson, Wake Forestï¿½s new coach, doing things his way
-Duke football Three and Out- linebackers, tight ends, quarterbacks and more
-Sarkisian- USC looking into Shaw's heroic story
-Clemson coach Dabo Swinney would love to play Georgia every season
-Sorensen- Former Panther Mike Minter, Campbell Camels await Charlotte 49ers
-Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera confident QB Cam Newton will play in opener
-Carolina Panthers receiver Philly Brown about to catch on as a returner

Virginia Tech Football- Five Bold Predictions For The 2014 Season
Gobbler Country

August 26, 2014

From the Winston Salem Journal
-With Michigan looming, ex-Mountaineers look back
-Panthers have plenty of concerns

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers QB Derek Anderson could be a father, NFL starter by Sept. 7
-Charlotte- Spend $33.5 million on arena for Hornets
-Murray grits through cramps to win at US Open

Morris- South Carolina, Clemson poised for big football seasons
Columbia (SC) The State

Dixons excited to team up again in USC starting lineup
Greenville (SC) News

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Manziel may be gone, but USC's secondary still expects a test from Texas A&M
-Opener a reunion for USC's Dixon brothers
-Game tape on Georgia, Florida State aiding Chad Morris entering Clemson opener

Virginia Tech vows not to sleep walk through William and Mary test
Hampton Roads Daily Press

From the Norfolk Virginian Pilot
-Hokies defensive backs run with DBU nickname
-Virginia Tech won't take William & Mary lightly
-ODU coaches use GPS trackers to prevent injuries
-Redskins are running out of time to fix offense
-Redskins' Meriweather suspended for two games

Fedora still mum about UNCï¿½s starting QB
Durham Herald-Sun

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-There's a bit of 'Blind Side' in Duke's Laken Tomlinson
-NC State focused on starting season on right foot

ACC FOOTBALL PREVIEW- N.C. State
Wilmington Star-News

August 25, 2014

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Spurrier stands tall as Gamecocks near potential
-Gamecocks' season opener is 'Super Bowl' for SEC Network
-First Take- No. 16 Clemson at No. 12 Georgia

Morris- USC smartly shines under Thursday night lights
Columbia (SC) The State

Spurrier- 'Talking season is about over now'
247 Sports

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNCï¿½s Ryan Switzer makes believer out of everybody, including Ryan Switzer
-North Carolina Tar Heels football- The season ahead
-Liberty athletics eyeing a break into the big time

From the Charlotte Observer
-Newton sustains rib injury; Week 1 up in air
-Fowler- Newton's injury shakes people up
-Kuechly plays with injured thumb
-Underwood and Pilares headline 10 Panthers cuts
-S.C.'s Spurrier stands 85 feet tall at stadium
-Carlos Rodon shines in Charlotte Knightsï¿½ 8-7 win

Redskins' Gruden says Griffin has made progress
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

ACC football preview -- Virginia Tech
Wilmington Star-News

Michael Brewer earns starting quarterback nod for Virginia Tech's opener | VIDEO
Hampton Roads Daily Press

2014 College football preview- Virginia Tech, UVa, ACC and more
Roanoke Times

100 Days of Florida Football- No. 7 Will Grier
Hail Florida Hail

Appalachian State's Malachi Jones set for move up to Football Bowl Subdivision
Fayetteville Observer

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Johnson, Noel could be Deacsï¿½ best cornerbacks...ever
-Appalachian punter Critcher working toward a big season

August 24, 2014

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Rosol wins Winston-Salem Open
-Logano surges to win at Bristol

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-NC State QB Jacoby Brissett dreaming big
-DeCock- From the ACC to the heart of college footballï¿½s new playoff
-Lovefest- Kevin Love traded to Cavs, joins LeBron
-Rams, Cardinals watching Ferguson with sadness

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers plan to start Cam Newton vs. Steelers
-Swinney keeps faith at Clemson; is he crossing the line?
-On path to FBS and the big time, 49ers moving quickly
-DeCock- Now is the time for UNC Tar Heels to crack 8-win barrier

August 23, 2014

From the Charlotte Observer
-Brady, Patriots batter Panthers, 30-7
-Fowler- Panthers real ugly in fake game
-Scott Says- 5 things I didn't like
-Edwards works to leave Roush as Cup champion
-Charlotte Hornets sign rookie P.J. Hairston
-49ers sophomore LB Alcalde can really fly

Joe Giglioï¿½s guide to 2014 ACC football
Raleigh News & Observer

Cupcakes have their place in college football ï¿½ just not in the regular season
Wilmington Star-News

No Clowney, USC points to Skai
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

No QB for Tech yet, but Ford looks like a starting receiver
Roanoke Times

Heinicke, ODU realistic about Conference USA, FBS schedule
WAVY

August 22, 2014

Gamecocks looking for talented tight ends to step up this season
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

From the Columbia (SC) The State
-Connor Shaw confident in future- ï¿½Iï¿½ll be ready for anythingï¿½
-Preseason polls meaningless, but theyï¿½re fun to talk about

From NBC Sports
-Gamecocks RB Davisï¿½ status for A&M undecided
-Clemsonï¿½s top returning rusher Brooks out for year
-Report- UTSA approves Coker's extension, raise
-FAU to name field after ex-coach Schnellenberger

2014 Fayetteville Observer's Top 50 Recruits
Fayetteville Observer

ACC, SEC don't view BYU as Power 5 team
CBS Sports

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-NC State- Better defense starts up front
-NCAA files intent to appeal decision allowing player compensation
-NASCAR Sprint Cup- Bristol Night Race schedule, TV times

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Isner withdraws from Winston-Salem Open
-Hamilton- Isner made the only decision he could
-Querrey rallies, advances to semis for 3rd straight year
-ASU working to overcome inconsistency at outside linebacker

Redskins' RGIII stands by latest social media post
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Charlotte Observer
-Fowler- Panthers @ Patriots- Fake game, real history
-5 things to watch vs. Patriots
-Notes- Rivera- Newton close to 100%

Cutcliffe 'comfortable' with development of O-line
Durham Herald-Sun

Teel Time- Virginia Tech's Babcock talks ACC channel, fan experience, football ticket sales
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Preview 2014 - Bowl Projections
No need to play the season. Here's what's going to happen
College Football News

August 21, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-NC Stateï¿½s Doeren- Upbeat after down season
-UNCï¿½s plans to renovate or replace Smith Center ï¿½on the back burnerï¿½
-US women top Switzerland 4-1 at WakeMed Soccer Park
-Tony Stewart skips 3rd race after Ward's death

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers' Bell- I'm worried about wins, not payday
-Cam Newton to play half vs. Pats
-Rivera- Barner trade a 'win-win'
-Ex-49er Barnette overshadowed but successful in Knights debut
-New-look SoCon looks to build new rivalries

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-College of Charleston considers bringing back Bobby Cremins; Anthony Johnson would be 'coach in waiting'
-Louisville, Petrino bring championship pedigree, controversy to ACC

ASU unveils new uniforms; is it still cutting-edge when everybody's doing it?
Arizona Sports

August 20, 2014

QB Braxton Miller's injury gives Virginia Tech a puncher's chance at Ohio State
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Gamecocks' stars are gone, but defense has talent and depth
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

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From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Sell-out crowd turns out to see Carlos Rodon while they have the chance
-On the surface, it's second-class treatment for women's soccer
-Duke football- Secondary ready to live up to nickname
-UNC QB coach Keith Heckendorf on Marquise Williams, Mitch Trubisky and competition
-NFL going to extremes to enforce illegal contact rule

Ditka blasts critics of Redskins' name
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers trade Barner to Philly for 7th-round pick
-Carl Edwards will go racing with JGR
-NC A&T football- Dï¿½Vonte Grant tackled opportunity with a flourish
-Simms, Dungy likely not to use 'Redskins' on TV

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Rivera tries to teach Benjamin, Norman strong lesson
-WFU getting ready for season opener at Louisiana-Monroe

Colleges focus on stadium amenities
Greenville Daily Reflector

August 19, 2014

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-NC Central's Quinn Billerman makes bid for QB job
-Former NC State pitcher Carlos Rodon to start for Charlotte Knights on Tuesday
-Duke loses tight end Braxton Deaver
-UNC quarterback competition nearing its conclusion
-Manziel's gesture taints Browns' loss to Redskins

From the Roanoke Times
-Washington wins ugly against Johnny Manziel and Cleveland
-Hokies have plenty of choices for new kicker
-Virginia Tech hires assistant AD
-Report- Bristol Motor Speedway to change Sprint Cup race date

Beamer says decision on Brewer or Leal for Virginia Tech's starting QB coming soon
Hampton Roads Daily Press

Steve Spurrier's unfinished business- get South Carolina an SEC title
Baltimore Sun

Ruler of the East
NBC Sports

Morris- Shift to 3-4 will boost defense
Columbia (SC) The State

Panthers learning about keeping composure
Charlotte Observer

No shock the SEC conference still tops all in NCAA football
GamingToday

August 18, 2014

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From the Winston Salem Journal
-Villegas surges to win
-Hamilton- Slocum rues his missed chances
-Gordon gets victory, takes points lead
-Klahn outlasts Rubin
-Newton passes his first test

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers' Newton shakes off rust, surgery in win
-Fowler- A mixed bag for Newton, Panthers
-Notes- Rookie mistakes for Benjamin Tom Talks- Panthers entertaining vs. Chiefs

Roanoke Times

USA Today

College Football Rules In Focus- The Run-Pass Inconsistency
Bloguin (blog)

August 17, 2014

From the Charlotte Observer
-Death toll at U.S. auto tracks in 25 years- 520+
-Jimmie Johnson hoping for Michigan form to return
-Panthersï¿½ Newton, Benjamin ready for ï¿½game speedï¿½
-Fowler- Four questions for the Carolina Panthers
-A teammateï¿½s selfless act helped preserve Panthers kickerï¿½s career
-Steve Smith likes the Ravens for 'bully' mentality
-For some college athletes, a chance to get paid
-The defensive playmakers that drive Duke, UNC, NC State
-UNC senior Otis ready to lead defense
-Record crowd turns out to Meet the Blue Devils
-Former NCSU standout Rodon promoted to Knights

From the Roanoke Times
Starting QB slot still up for grabs after Hokiesï¿½ scrimmage (with video)
Video- Beamer, Loeffler, Brewer and Leal talk after Saturday's scrimmage

USC OL Matulis injured during scrimmage
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

UNC finds its shooting touch, ends Bahamas hoop trip with win
Wilmington Star-News

For ODU, Norfolk State, change won't come cheaply
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

2014 CFN Conference USA Preview
C-USA finally has a clearer vision of its future. What's next?
College Football News

A Hall of Fame experience
CBS Sports

August 16, 2014

Notre Dame investigating four players for academic fraud
Chicago Tribune

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Langley, Slocum share lead
-Gordon sets qualifying mark at Brooklyn

From the Charlotte Observer
-Panthers' Benwikere keeps slain friend on his mind
-Fowler- Four questions for the Carolina Panthers
-NASCAR adds rule prohibiting drivers from walking on track after accident
-UNC loses first exhibition game in Bahamas

Jim Grobe now regrets not taking Nebraska job
CBS Sports

Redskins hope to improve tackling after dismal 2013
Richmond Times Dispatch

Gamecocks 'expecting big things' from Roland
Charleston (SC) Post & Courier

Va. Tech defense trades size for speed
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

USA Today

August 15, 2014

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Cobb leaving Appalachian for Georgia Stateï¿½s AD job
-Villegas shoots 63 for first-round lead

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC football- Freshman Elijah Hood continues to impress amid considerable hype
-Duke defensive coordinator Jim Knowles details plans to replace Kelby Brown
-Carolina Panthers QB Cam Newton expected to play a quarter vs. Chiefs
-Stewart sitting out Michigan after dirt-car death

After Shanahan, Redskins' defensive coordinator Haslett gets more leeway
Roanoke Times

Preview 2014 ï¿½ Virginia Tech Hokies
Campus Insiders

USA Today

August 14, 2014

From the Greensboro News-Record
-75th edition of tournament ready to begin
-Deacons eager for new facility

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Duke quarterback Thomas Sirk's long wait nears its end
-NC State walk-on QB Leatham gets another chance
-NC State dedicates new indoor practice facility
-UNC football to play Cal, instead of Ohio State, in 2017, 2018

USA Today

From the Charlotte Observer
-Hornets return with dose of early home games
-49ers looking for six new starters

From the Charlotte Observer
-SEC Network ready for launch after schools invest millions
-Gamecocks kicker Elliott Fry doesn't want to miss his 'one shot'

Skins go from basics to book
Roanoke Times

Va. Tech report | Brewer, Leal atop QB depth chart
Norfolk Virginian Pilot

August 13, 2014

From the Charleston (SC) Post & Courier
-Spurrier praises offense following USC practice
-Cullen Harper, the last Clemson QB to beat South Carolina, wants to fix your teeth
-C of C search committee pares list of candidates

Rant Sports College Football Rankings- No. 12 South Carolina
Rant Sports

Morning Meeting- What is a 'Pop Rocket'?
Columbia (SC) State

2014 CFN ACC Preview: It's Florida State's ACC world.
College Football News

New season, new challenge for Duke- Can Blue Devils handle success?
Wilmington Star-News

From the Roanoke Times
-Redskins exit training camp with energy
-Hokies shuffle roster to help depleated defensive line

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-NC State walk-on QB Leatham gets another chance
-Duke's Kelby Brown to miss 2014 season with ACL injury
-Judge dismisses lawsuit by former NC Central coach
-UNC among six finalists for top 2015 prospect Skal Labissiere
-Stevens- Prep memories worth celebrating as N&O turns 120

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-Panthers find top receiver, left tackle, but concerns remain as camp ends
-Charlotte Hornets make fast-break on bid for NBA all-star game
-Hornetsï¿½ Gerald Henderson- I didnï¿½t play my best last season
-Tony Stewart investigation- Probe in Kevin Ward Jr.ï¿½s death expected to last 2 weeks or more

August 12, 2014

Wake Forest names true freshman John Wolford starting QB
East Carolina originally gained an oral commitment from Wolford, but he switched to Wake Forest last December after Clawson was hired to replace Jim Grobe.
Fayetteville Observer

College Football Countdown | No. 27- North Carolina
USA Today

2014 College Football Preview- North Carolina Tar Heels
Vavel.com

ACC Preview- Expert Predictions
CBS Sports

From the Winston Salem Journal
-Freshman Wolford named Wake Forest's starting QB
-Tar Heels must rebuild their defensive line

From the Raleigh News & Observer
-UNC searching for next breakout player on defensive line
-All-ACC linebacker Kelby Brown carted off field with left knee injury
-UNC, Duke to play five games on Big Monday