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September 8, 2019 By W.A. Myatt Leave a Comment

Bonesville’s W.A. Myatt roamed Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium with his camera during East Carolina’s 48-9 victory over Gardner-Webb on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Myatt captured this curated collection of action shots and other candid photos. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.)

A crowd of 34,118 was on hand to witness East Carolina defeat Gardner-Webb in the first game played underneath the TowneBank Tower at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. (W.A. Myatt photo)

First year ECU head coach Mike Houston runs out of the tunnel for the first time under the lights at Dowdy-Ficklen stadium on Saturday evening. (W.A. Myatt photo) — First-year ECU head coach Mike Houston runs out of the tunnel for the first time at Dowdy-Ficklen stadium on Saturday evening. (W.A. Myatt photo)

An ode to long time Pirate Staffer, Matt Maloney (Assistant Athletic Director/Major Gifts) who is more affectionately known as "Big Guy." (W.A. Myatt photo) — A banner hanging from the new TowneBank Tower serves as an ode to ECU Assistant Athletic Director/Major Gifts Matt Maloney. A long-serving Pirate Club and athletic department staffer, Maloney is more affectionately known among ECU partisans as “Big Guy.” (W.A. Myatt photo)

Wide receiver Blake Proehl attempts to elude a tackle from Gardner-Webb defensive back Malachi Buckner (W.A. Myatt photo) — Wide receiver Blake Proehl attempts to elude a tackle from Gardner-Webb defensive back Malachi Buckner. (W.A. Myatt photo)

Wide receiver C.J. Johnson (5) congratulates running back Darius Pinnix Jr. (7) after a 13-yd touchdown run. (W.A. Myatt photo)

ECU quarterback Holton Ahlers scampers in to the end zone for the Pirates first score of the evening. The Greenville product rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns in a 48-9 win over Gardner-Webb. (W.A. Myatt photo) — ECU quarterback Holton Ahlers scampers into the end zone for the Pirates’ first score of the evening. The Greenville product rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns in a 48-9 win over Gardner-Webb. (W.A. Myatt photo)

Defensive end Kendall Futrell records a sack against Gardner-Webb. (W.A. Myatt photo)

Senior defensive lineman Alex Turner shows off his strength as he brings down Jayln Cagle with one hand behind the line of scrimmage. (W.A. Myatt photo)

ECU wide receiver Jsi Hatfield looks downfield after catching a pass from quarterback Holton Ahlers. (W.A. Myatt photo)

Holton Ahlers celebrates in the end zone with offensive lineman Matt Morgan. (W.A. Myatt photo) — Holton Ahlers (12) celebrates in the end zone with offensive lineman Matt Morgan. (W.A. Myatt photo)

ECU interim chancellor Dan Gerlach interacts with fans during Saturday night's home opener against Gardner-Webb. (W.A. Myatt photo) — ECU interim chancellor Dan Gerlach interacts with fans during Saturday night’s home opener against Gardner-Webb. (W.A. Myatt photo)

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