NEWPORT, RI — Coach Scottie Montgomery as well as receiver Jimmy Williams and linebacker Jordan Williams are scheduled to represent East Carolina at the American Athletic Conference football kickoff, which starts today in picturesque Newport, RI, with golf and a clambake. The event is being held about two weeks earlier this year than in the past. "The conference … [Read more...]

The American Athletic Conference will release its preseason football poll at the league's media kickoff around 8:30 on Tuesday morning in Newport, RI. South Florida likely will be the preseason favorite and deservingly so. The Bulls are coming off an 11-2 season and have run-throw quarterback Quinton Flowers returning to lead the offense. East Carolina, coming off a 3-9 … [Read more...]

The inside linebackers could be a strength for East Carolina in 2017. The Pirates have significant experience at the two spots and have added personnel that may contribute immediately. Ryan Anderson, inside linebackers coach, shared his thoughts on a range of topics on Thursday. "Right now, we've got about eight guys," Anderson said. "It's a pretty old group. It's kind of … [Read more...]

In terms of accountability for firing Ruffin McNeill as football coach, East Carolina athletic director Jeff Compher has come out smelling like a rose. It was announced Tuesday by Dr. Cecil Staton, ECU chancellor, that the board of trustees had approved a contract extension and raise for Compher. The new contract is for five years — to April of 2023 — and includes a raise … [Read more...]

Tony Petersen hopes history will be repeating itself in 2017. The East Carolina offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach is optimistic about the prospect for improvement from the football staff's first season when the Pirates were 3-9 overall and 1-7 in the American Athletic Conference. Petersen was part of a significant improvement at Louisiana Tech that manifested … [Read more...]