College Football ::: East Carolina Turns to One of Its Own [fb]

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Pirate Pedigree Rises to the Top

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Ruff Returns

BONESVILLE
BYTES

Ruffin McNeill let his Pirate pride show upon being named head football coach of his alma mater. (Photo: ECU)

Ruff ready to lead for the long haul
GREENVILLE — There is a lot to like about Ruffin McNeill. Almost too many qualities to list. From his down-home humor to those unbreakable East Carolina ties, McNeill connected with Pirates fans during his official introduction as the new head football coach. ... More from Denny O'Brien...

East Carolina has turned the helm of its football ship over to former Pirate team captain Ruffin McNeill. ... More...

	McNeill era off and running at ECU
	Skip Holtz developed a certain swagger with his success at East Carolina that he carried to his new job in Tampa. Ruffin McNeill comes to town with a different kind of swagger. ... More from Brian Bailey...

BONESVILLE BYTES		A NEW ERA BEGINS
		• Coach Ruffin McNeill Part 1: Select Clip... • Coach Ruffin McNeill Part 2: Select Clip... • AD Terry Holland on Ruffin McNeill: Select Clip...

BONESVILLE BYTES	SIGNING DAY
	East Carolina football coach Ruffin McNeill unveiled his first recruiting class and discussed how the 18-man crop of newcomers will factor into the program's future: Select Clip...