East Carolina interim coach Michael Perry, ECU players B.J. Tyson and Justice Obasohan and Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall spoke with reporters after the Pirates' Thursday night loss to the 5th-ranked Shockers at Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. (Recorded by Al Myatt) … [Read more...]
Special Photo FeaturePirates-Shockers Gallery
Bonesville’s Al Myatt captured this collection of action shots and other candid photos during ECU's American Athletic Conference loss to No. 5 Wichita State Thursday night in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.) … [Read more...]
View from the EastKnights gave black eye to College Football Playoff
Ostensibly, Alabama and Georgia play for the championship of the Football Bowl Subdivision at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday night. Central Florida of the American Athletic Conference feels the title for the 2017 season already has been decided. Among the collegiate power brokers, the Knights' claim to the crown has about as much validity as a meeting of the Flat … [Read more...]
View from the EastCommits stay on board
The letters of intent began arriving in the East Carolina football office at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, the new early signing day. Coach Scottie Montgomery, who has the ability to generate optimism despite a pair of 3-9 seasons, likes the latest harvest. "It's a fantastic class," Montgomery said. "It's a great class. The best part I think about all of it is, as you look around the … [Read more...]
View from the EastSecond stint a different dynamic for Perry
When Michael Perry was interim coach for East Carolina last season, Jeff Lebo was never too far from the program. Lebo returned from hip surgery to attend practices and administer day-to-day affairs although he wasn't on the sideline for games. When Lebo resigned six games into the current campaign, Perry's role changed significantly from his caretaker responsibilities in … [Read more...]