East Carolina coach Scottie Montgomery spoke with reporters after the Pirates lost to Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018, at Nippert Stadium. (Recorded by Al Myatt) … [Read more...]
Special Photo FeatureGame Day Gallery
Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed the Nippert Stadium sidelines with his camera during East Carolina's loss to American Athletic Conference East Division foe Cincinnati on Friday, Nov. 23, 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 … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTQuick turnaround altered Pirates’ preparations
East Carolina departed from the routine of a Saturday game week in preparation for its American Athletic Conference matchup at Cincinnati on Friday at 3:30 p.m. "We basically lost the Monday, which is really critical for recovery time for our guys," Pirates coach Scottie Montgomery said. " ... That's the day that it takes out. It's also a game-planning day." ECU defeated … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayTrue freshmen spark Senior Night win
GREENVILLE — Gardner Minshew, who has emerged as a Heisman Trophy candidate at Washington State, may have seen the handwriting on the wall before leaving East Carolina after the 2017 season. The script that prompted Minshew's departure may have read, 'Holton Ahlers.' Ahlers strengthened his status as ECU's quarterback of the present and future in a 55-21 Senior Night win … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTSenior Night signifies academics, sacrifice
East Carolina will recognize 20 players before their final game at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday at 7 p.m. when the Pirates host Connecticut. The group has taken care of business in the classroom in addition to countless hours devoted to representing their alma mater in football. "I'm really, really happy that it's Senior Night for two reasons," ECU coach Scottie … [Read more...]