East Carolina coach Blake Harrell fielded questions from reporters at his Monday press conference ahead of the Saturday opener at Alabama. He talked in positive terms about the collective experience of the returning and transfer players on his team. He turned his attention to the challenges presented by the Crimson Tide, noting the foe’s explosiveness on offense and the quality of the talent on both sides of the ball. Harrell delved into a wide range of topics in the back and forth with reporters, ranging from the unpredictable impact of injuries to the potential of both teams employing two quarterbacks during the course of the game.

Play the YouTube clip of the presser below (24 minutes).

Courtesy of ECU Athletics

Courtesy of ECU Athletics