After the exhilaration of a 41-3 homecoming win over Connecticut on Saturday, East Carolina will look to continue a midseason turnaround at Tulsa. "It's about the players and keeping them really healthy, juiced up," said coach Scottie Montgomery in regard to sustaining momentum. "Practice has been great. The energy has been great." Montgomery used his communication skills … [Read more...]
Inside Game Day: Pirates perform on homecoming
GREENVILLE — A complete game by East Carolina led to a completely-different outcome from what the Pirates had been producing since a 33-30 win over N.C. State on Sept. 10. ECU rose to the occasion on a sunny homecoming Saturday at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. After a succession of unrewarded comebacks in a 5-game losing streak, the Pirates used a combination of offense, defense … [Read more...]
View from the East: Pirates need piracy
East Carolina's Pirates have not been living up to their name. The element of piracy has been missing for the most part this season. The practice of attacking and robbing ships was standard practice for buccaneers along the Eastern Carolina coast centuries ago. Those pirates struck fear in the hearts of their victims — moving in swiftly, attacking and … [Read more...]
View from the East: Pirates Kiel-hauled again
Cincinnati's 31-19 win over East Carolina on Saturday night started with a 20-9 Bearcats loss at Connecticut two weeks beforehand. After that setback, a group of UC seniors went to coach Tommy Tuberville and asked if Gunner Kiel could get back in the mix at quarterback during the Bearcats' bye week. Despite over 6,000 career passing yards, injuries have limited the career … [Read more...]
Inside Game Day: Problematic pattern persists for Pirates
CINCINNATI — East Carolina's three games in the American Athletic Conference have followed a similar pattern this season. The losses to Central Florida, South Florida and a 31-19 setback at Cincinnati on Saturday night have been characterized by a deficit and a comeback before the final defeat. Against the Bearcats, who gave veteran Pirate nemesis Gunner Kiel his first start … [Read more...]