Media Kickoff Gallery #1

Al Myatt and Brian Bailey captured a number of candid photographs on the first day of the American Athletic Conference media kickoff on Monday in Newport, RI.

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ECU offensive lineman Garrett McGhin interviews the clambake chef before the food is unveiled on Monday. McGhin, who is a graduate in communications, hosted segments for the American Digital Network and Facebook Live on Monday. (Photo by Al Myatt)

A tray of lobsters sits on a base of seaweed and granite rocks after cooking on Monday. (Photo by Al Myatt)

AAC commissioner Mike Aresco and wife, Sharon, mingled at the clambake on Monday evening. (Photo by Al Myatt)

Coach Scottie Montgomery on the American Digital Network broadcast Monday with Andy Katz (left) and Hali Oughton, a 2013 ECU graduate who played women’s soccer for the Pirates. (Photo by Al Myatt)

A replica of the Heisman Trophy was on display at the AAC clambake. (Photo by Al Myatt)

The East Carolina contingent beside Narragansett Bay before the clambake at the American Athletic Conference football kickoff on Monday evening. From left are acting chief officer of the athletic department Lee Workman, linebacker Bruce Bivens, offensive lineman Garrett McGhin, coach Scottie Montgomery, receiver Trevon Brown and defensive lineman Alex Turner. (Photo by Al Myatt)