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 as showers began to fall on the nonconference … [Read more...]
Special Photo FeatureGame 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.) … [Read more...]
Audio FeatureCoach 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) … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTUnexpected 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 status. Staton … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayAhlers 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 of the day. Ahlers played at … [Read more...]