Watch this episode of "Blackbeard's Alley" hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring Ryan Wallen of 247sports.com affiliate Owls Daily. They discuss Temple's season to date and preview the Saturday American Conference matchup between the Owls (2-5, 1-2) and East Carolina (3–4, 1–2) at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (3:00 p.m., … [Read more...]
BASKETBALL NEWSECU hoops to open league play under ESPN lights
East Carolina’s conference opener just got a major spotlight. The Pirates will tip off American play on Dec. 30 at Memphis in a 9 p.m. game on ESPN, one of the first four league matchups of the 2026-27 season. That national window is part of the American’s seventh year under its ESPN media rights extension. The deal guarantees a minimum of 56 conference-controlled games on … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSAmerican scoreboard, highlights & schedule
Here's a summary of Week 8 scores and notable performances in the American Conference and a look at the standings and schedule heading into Week 9. WEEK 8 SCOREBOARD Thursday, October 22 Memphis 41, East Carolina 34 (OT)* (ESPN2) Friday, October 23 Army 38, Tulsa 35* (ESPN2) Saturday, October 24 Florida Atlantic 51, Rice 49* (ESPNU) North Texas 49, … [Read more...]
Game Day ForecastNice night at Liberty Bowl
East Carolina (3-3, 1-1 American Conference) visits Memphis (5-2, 2-1) for a league game tonight at 7:30 p.m. (ESPN2). It should be a nice night for football at the Liberty Bowl with clear skies expected at kickoff with a temperature of 68 degrees, 48 percent humidity and wind from the north-northwest at five miles per hour. As the contest moves to its conclusion, the mercury … [Read more...]
Al Myatt & Kevin MonroeBonesville Pregame Show
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Show as they look ahead to East Carolina's American Conference challenge at Memphis. They discuss the Pirates' overtime loss to UAB last week and preview the primetime Thursday night matchup with the Tigers at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium (7:30 p.m., ESPN2). Myatt and Monroe analyze the Pirates and their opponent … [Read more...]