Watch this episode of "Blackbeard's Alley" hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and featuring Memphis Commercial Appeal reporter Jonah Dylan. They discuss the season to date and preview the Thursday night primetime matchup between the Memphis Tigers (5–2, 2–1) and East Carolina (3–3, 1–1) at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium (7:30 p.m., ESPN2). SportsCenter on Campus will broadcast live from … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSAmerican scoreboard, highlights & schedule
Here's a summary of Week 7 scores and notable performances in the American Conference and a look at the standings and schedule heading into Week 8. WEEK 7 SCOREBOARD Thursday, October 15 UAB 30, East Carolina 17* (ESPN) Friday, October 16 Tulane 31, Memphis 17* (ESPN) Saturday, October 17 Army 56, Florida Atlantic 24* (CBSSN) Charlotte 38, Temple … [Read more...]
Game Day ForecastClear skies at UAB
East Carolina plays at Alabama-Birmingham tonight at 7:30 p.m., Eastern time, on ESPN. From a high of 89 in the afternoon, the temperature is expected to be 76 degrees at kickoff with clear skies, 74 percent humidity and wind from the south at one mile per hour. By the completion of the American Conference contest, the temperature will be around 68 degrees, the humidity will … [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 short-week American Conference challenge at Alabama-Birmingham. They touch on performances that stood out in the Pirates' Saturday homecoming win over Rice and preview the primetime Thursday night matchup with the Blazers at Protective Stadium (7:30 p.m., ESPN). Myatt and … [Read more...]
COLLEGE SPORTS NEWSAmerican bringing JMU aboard as full member
The league’s Board of Directors voted unanimously Monday to bring James Madison into the American Conference as a full member, with the Dukes set to begin competition no later than July 1, 2028. The move followed a formal application from JMU and a lengthy due-diligence review that examined everything from academic and institutional fit to competitive trajectory, fan … [Read more...]