PHILADELPHIA — For a few moments Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field, it looked as if East Carolina might do something about its winless status in American Athletic Conference games against Temple. The Pirates won the coin toss, deferred their option and Corey Seargent intercepted on the Owls' first possession. His 22-yard return gave ECU the ball at its 37-yard line. "I … [Read more...]
Audio FeatureCoach Mo Postgame
East Carolina coach Scottie Montgomery spoke with reporters after the Pirates' 49-6 loss to Temple on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. (Recorded by Al Myatt) … [Read more...]
Special Photo FeatureGame Day Gallery
Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed the Lincoln Financial Field sidelines with his camera during East Carolina's 49-6 loss to Temple on Saturday, Oct. 6, 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 EASTPirates sail through potential distractions
Between the announcement of a potential game with N.C. State to end the regular season and news of player departures and suspensions, Saturday's noon game at Temple seemed to have taken a back seat this week. That's hardly the case within the program as the Pirates look to extend the momentum of a suspenseful 37-35 win over Old Dominion last Saturday as they return to … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayECU deposes Monarchs with clutch effort
GREENVILLE — Jake Verity kicked a 38-yard field goal with 46 seconds left to lift East Carolina to a 37-35 nonconference triumph Saturday over an Old Dominion team that was looking to follow up on last week's stunning 49-35 home win over Virginia Tech. "I don't want anyone to think that this is my victory," Verity said. "We won as a unit, as a team." The … [Read more...]