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...]
Game Day Photo Gallery
When he wasn't working in the press box, Bonesville's Al Myatt was roaming the sidelines with his camera as East Carolina challenged Cincinnati at Nippert Stadium on Saturday evening, Oct. 22, 2016. The end result was this curated collection of action shots and other candid photos. … [Read more...]
View from the East: Pirates approach full strength
The open date that resulted from the postponement of the Navy game from Oct. 13 to Nov. 19 has allowed some healing for East Carolina going into Saturday's 7 p.m. game at Cincinnati. That has led to more productive practices. "We had a good day of practice on Sunday," said Pirates coach Scottie Montgomery. "Tuesday, we had some more energy but it's really going well because … [Read more...]
View from the East: Schedule strength has contributed to record
The postponement of East Carolina's game with Navy from Oct. 13 to Nov. 19 neatly divided the regular season in half for the Pirates, who have gone 2-4 overall and 0-2 in the American Athletic Conference thus far. The six league games remaining will determine how ECU does in the AAC and whether the Pirates can reach the six-win plateau of bowl eligibility. ECU will try to … [Read more...]
View from the East: ECU adjustments include mini-camp
The adjustments began almost as soon as South Florida's final efforts to run up the score in a 38-22 win over East Carolina in Tampa on Saturday had failed. Rain from Hurricane Matthew closed the Raleigh-Durham and Pitt-Greenville airports with the Pirates thinking an expedited return home was essential to prepare for a Thursday night home game against Navy. The Pirates … [Read more...]