GREENVILLE — Dave Hart stood on the East Carolina sideline in the final moments of a 41-19 win over North Carolina at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday afternoon, well aware that the Pirates had made a 180-degree turnaround from a stunning 28-23 loss to North Carolina A&T six days earlier. "That's the nature of college football," said Hart, a former athletic director at … [Read more...]
Special Photo FeatureGame Day Gallery
Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed the Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium sidelines with his camera during East Carolina's 41-19 victory over North Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 8, 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' 41-19 victory over North Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. (Recorded by Al Myatt) … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTECU waits on gratification
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...]