Hokies visit ECU as eighth-ranked defense faces explosive Pirates
Virginia Tech brings an elite defense to Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium to challenge ECU's high powered offense after the Pirates topped South Carolina 56-42. ECU QB Marcus Crandell threw for 344 yards and four TDs while RB Junior Smith ran for 192 as Hokies coach Frank Beamer warns of constant blitz pressure.
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Duke-Attack Clemson as 6-0 Devils Eye ACC Upset
Duke, 5-0 and ranked 25th, heads to Clemson as heavy favorite. Fred Goldsmith lauds talent and notes Clemson’s weak offense while Duke looks to leverage balance from ACC rushing leader Robert Baldwin. Clemson, 2-3, struggles defensively against a Duke attack buoyed by strong turnover play.
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Browns edge Oilers to go 5-1 on season
Cleveland defeated Houston 11-8 as Vinny Testaverde threw a 25 yard touchdown to Mark Carrier. Testaverde went 15 of 25 for 196 yards while Darryll Lewis intercepted two Oilers passes. The Oilers missed a 29 yard field goal late in the fourth quarter to stay winless at 1-5.
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Rams clinch playoff berth in hard fought volleyball bid
Havelock beat White Oak 15 8 15 8 to seal a playoff spot while losing 15 10 15 2 to D H Conley ending title hopes. Jessi Fick led the Rams with 10 kills, with Jamie Waffle adding four and Jennifer Laughlin three. New Bern finished 5 17 3 7 in the Big East 4A after a 15 11 15 12 15 11 loss to Greenville Rose, coach Dutch Overton noting a learning season and small senior loss.
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Irvan's high speed worries and tire safety in NASCAR
Ken Buday notes Irvan and peers risk at 180 mph as Daytona tragedy memories linger. He argues tires lag behind race speeds, calls for NASCAR to curb danger by reducing engine size or weight, while acknowledging rival tire makers Goodyear and Hoosier.
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Bear Ram football games postponed due to rain
Rainy weather caused two high school football postponements. Havelock at North Lenoir and New Bern at Kinston were moved to 7 30 p m Monday. Other games remain 7 30 p m. Home schools decide postponements. officials advise calling for updates.
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