GREENVILLE — As wins go, East Carolina's 82-62 triumph over visiting Florida A&M on Tuesday night was relatively stress free for Jeff Lebo, who became the winningest coach in ECU's Division I history, surpassing Tom Quinn. Lebo improved to 103-101 with the Pirates. Quinn was 102-107 from 1966-67 to 1973-74, getting ECU to its first NCAA Tournament as Southern Conference … [Read more...]
Special FeatureECU Hoops Gallery
When he wasn't on press row, Bonesville's Al Myatt was roaming courtside with his camera at East Carolina's contest with Florida A&M in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Tuesday evening, Nov. 22, 2016. Myatt's efforts produced this curated collection of action shots and other candid photographs. … [Read more...]
View from the EastCollege careers coming to a close
There was some disappointment among the East Carolina players who were available for interviews Saturday after a 66-31 home loss to Navy on Senior Day. The group of Pirates were mostly seniors, with an exception of sophomore quarterback Gardner Minshew, who replaced injured senior Philip Nelson. There was excitement about Zay Jones emerging as the new Football Bowl … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayNavy rallies on Zay’s day
GREENVILLE — Zay Jones got the Football Bowl Subdivision career receptions record on Saturday and was recognized during a subsequent break in play with East Carolina leading Navy, 17-7. "I'd like to congratulate Zay Jones," said Pirates coach Scottie Montgomery. "I can't put into words how proud I am of him." The bliss of the moment was brief as the Midshipmen scored the … [Read more...]
View from the EastMinshew could get chance
Whoever plays quarterback for East Carolina on Saturday could become a footnote in Football Bowl Subdivision history as the guy who threw the ball to Zay Jones for the career receptions record. The mark is currently held by Justin "Deuce" Hardy, who had 387 catches in a Pirate career that wrapped up in 2014. Hardy, who is in his second season with the Atlanta Falcons, is … [Read more...]