NEW ORLEANS — Tulane is hot and East Carolina is not. The Green Wave got its third straight American Athletic Conference victory, 24-18, against the Pirates on Saturday at Yulman Stadium as ECU lost its fifth straight, all to league foes. The Pirates were close but couldn't close the deal on late-game possessions. A late opportunity was negated by a review of a reception by … [Read more...]
Audio FeatureCoach Mo Postgame
East Carolina coach Scottie Montgomery spoke with reporters after the Pirates were defeated 24-18 by American Athletic Conference foe Tulane on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans. (Recorded by Al Myatt) … [Read more...]
Special Photo FeatureGame Day Gallery
Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed the Yulman Stadium sidelines with his camera during East Carolina's 24-18 road loss to American Athletic Conference West Division member Tulane on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. Myatt captured this curated collection of action shots and other candid photos. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.) … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTCoach Mo understands fans’ frustration
East Carolina's four-game losing streak has brought out increasing negativity from the fan base as the Pirates head to Tulane for a 4 p.m. kickoff on Saturday. ECU coach Scottie Montgomery is 8-24 overall in his third season with the program. The Pirates are 2-6 this year and 0-5 in the American Athletic Conference. Montgomery is aware of Pirate Nation's frustration … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayHope in Holton on the rise despite loss to Memphis
GREENVILLE — In the business of college football, the bottom line is wins and losses. Darius Pinnix did not lose sight of that fact even though his two touchdowns from a Wildcat set were a highlight for East Carolina in a 59-41 home loss to Memphis on Saturday. "The Wildcat might have been effective, but we didn't do enough to win the football game," said the sophomore … [Read more...]