The East Carolina basketball team is in the midst of an extended break. The Pirates downed visiting Maryland Eastern Shore, 70-47, on Dec. 2 and won’t return to action until taking on host Charlotte on Dec.18. “Obviously, we had exams mixed in this deal,” ECU coach Joe Dooley said. “There’s a million things we need… [ Continue Reading ]
VIEW FROM THE EAST
VIEW FROM THE EAST
Hart helps Pirate ship change tack
Dave Hart will leave East Carolina in better shape than he found it earlier this year when he returned to the program as special athletics advisor to Dr. Cecil Staton, ECU chancellor. The Pirate ship has been listing in a sea of red ink. Jeff Compher’s biggest move as athletic director, the firing of Ruffin… [ Continue Reading ]
Inside Game Day
Quarterback continuity powers Wolfpack
RALEIGH — Ryan Finley finished his career at N.C. State 1-1 against East Carolina, the win coming Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium in dominating fashion, 58-3, as the transfer from Boise State completed 32 of 44 passes for 409 yards and three touchdowns. Finley threw a rare interception to Daniel Charles late in the first half… [ Continue Reading ]
Special Photo Feature
Game Day Gallery
Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed the Carter-Finley Stadium sidelines with his camera during East Carolina’s loss to N.C. State on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018. Myatt captured this curated collection of action shots and other candid photos. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.) (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.)
Audio Feature
Coach Blackwell Postgame
East Carolina interim coach David Blackwell spoke with reporters after the Pirates were defeated by N.C. State on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, at Carter-Finley Stadium. (Recorded by Al Myatt)
VIEW FROM THE EAST
Unexpected mandate falls on David Blackwell
Thursday did not unfold for David Blackwell or anyone else in the East Carolina football program as anticipated. The ECU defensive coordinator became interim head coach for Saturday’s noon game at N.C. State with the termination of Scottie Montgomery after morning practice. Dr. Cecil Staton, ECU chancellor, advanced the timetable for a decision on Montgomery’s… [ Continue Reading ]
Inside Game Day
Ahlers to Vines highlights ugly loss at Cincinnati
CINCINNATI — Within the 56-6 trouncing that East Carolina absorbed at Cincinnati on Friday, the Pirates had a shining moment that prevented a shutout and provided some hope for down the road. True freshman quarterback Holton Ahlers uncorked a deep ball that sophomore Mydreon Vines hauled in for a 71-yard touchdown, the longest scoring play… [ Continue Reading ]