One significant aspect of the Cincinnati-East Carolina game slipped my mind until I was ready to leave after a 48-20 Pirates victory. I had packed up my laptop and camera when Malcolm Gray, director of athletics communications, said, "Al, you're the last one to leave." Sure enough, Nathan Summers of The Daily Reflector in Greenville had bid adieu with a "See ya in … [Read more...]
View from the EastTyson leads tribute to Lebo
GREENVILLE — The Michael Perry interim coaching era began for the second time in two seasons at East Carolina, the latest one starting with a 93-88 overtime victory over nonconference rival UNC-Wilmington in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Thursday night. A program that has seen its share of hard times since Perry was 6-8 at the end of the 2016-17 season overcame the … [Read more...]
Special Photo FeatureHoops Gallery
Bonesville’s Al Myatt captured this collection of action shots and other candid photos during ECU's non-conference win over visiting UNC-Wilmington Thursday night. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show. … [Read more...]
Audio FeaturePostgame Presser
East Carolina interim coach Michael Perry and players B.J. Tyson, Kentrell Barkley and Isaac Fleming spoke with reporters after the Pirates' win over visiting UNC-Wilmington Thursday night. (Recorded by Al Myatt) … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayTigers pounce on Pirates
MEMPHIS — Elements of East Carolina's past, present and future emerged in a 70-13 American Athletic Conference loss at Memphis on Saturday. The Pirates trailed 49-0 at the half and there was some question about whether a 253-game scoring streak for ECU would come to an end "By that point, we just look at each other," said senior tight end Stephen Baggett. "We just realize … [Read more...]