The Bonesville Staff photographer roamed the Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium sidelines with his camera during East Carolina’s contest with ACC power Virginia Tech on Saturday. Myatt captured this curated collection of action shots and other candid photos. (Click any image for expanded view and caption.)

Head coach Scottie Montgomery relays a signal to the field during Saturday afternoon’s non-conference contest with Virginia Tech in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. (Photo by Bonesville Staff)

Gardner Minshew got the start against VPI over Thomas Sirk, who had been being evaluated day by day while undergoing a concussion protocol. Montgomery’s late-week decision was influenced by a schedule change. (Photo by Bonesville Staff)

Second year head coach, Scottie Montgomery talks with senior defensive back, Chris Love during the second half of Saturday’s 64-17 loss to nationally ranked Virginia Tech. (Photo by Bonesville Staff)

Bonesville columnist and WNCT-TV sports director Brian Bailey interviews Pirate great and Super Bowl Champion Vonta Leach. (Photo by Bonesville Staff)

Junior inside linebacker Cannon Gibbs tackles Hokie running back Steven Peoples for a loss. (Photo by Bonesville Staff)

Senior wide receiver Quay Johnson goes up over VPI safety Terrell Edmunds to make a spectacular one-handed grab in the first half of Saturday afternoon’s contest. (Photo by Bonesville Staff)

Trevon Brown (88) and Tyshon Dye (22) celebrate after Brown’s 76-yd touchdown reception in the first half. (Photo by Bonesville Staff)

Junior wide receiver Trevon Brown brought Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium to a fever pitch en route to a 76-yd touchdown that put the Pirates up 14-7 in the first quarter. (Photo by Bonesville Staff)

New Hanover product Trevon Brown beats Virginia Tech safety Reggie Floyd over the top for East Carolina’s second touchdown. (Photo by Bonesville Staff)

Senior wide receiver Davon Grayson hauls in a 9-yard touchdown pass from Gardner Minshew on the Pirates opening drive against VPI Saturday afternoon. (Photo by Bonesville Staff)