Football is primarily an outdoor sport and is occasionally subject to the dictates of weather. That fact was substantiated Thursday night as the NFL season opener in Philadelphia between the Eagles and Atlanta was delayed at the outset. East Carolina players, coaches, fans and supporters needed no reminder of Mother Nature's potential impact. The season opening 28-23 home … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayAggies roll on as ECU sputters in red zone
GREENVILLE — North Carolina A&T backup quarterback Kylil Carter threw a pair of touchdown passes in the fourth quarter as the Aggies spoiled the season opener for East Carolina with their 14th straight win. A&T (2-0) was on the short end statistically, but emerged with a 28-23 edge on the scoreboard Sunday as the Pirates struggled in the red zone. ECU had turnovers … [Read more...]
Special Photo FeatureGame Day Gallery
Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed the Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium sidelines with his camera during East Carolina's season-opening 28-23 loss to MEAC member North Carolina A&T on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018. Myatt captured this curated collection of action shots and other candid photos. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.) … [Read more...]
Audio FeatureCoach Mo Postgame
East Carolina coach Scottie Montgomery spoke with reporters after the Pirates' season-opening 28-23 loss to North Carolina A&T on Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. (Recorded by Al Myatt) … [Read more...]
Football NewsECU, A&T to play Sunday
You win a few, you lose a few and a few get rained out. It's a baseball adage but it applied to East Carolina's season opener in football on Saturday night. Lightning in the area of Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium caused two delays and the arrival of a thunderstorm resulted in the postponement of a matchup with North Carolina A&T to Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Story continues after … [Read more...]