There’s no one on the East Carolina baseball roster named Murphy. Given the way this season has gone so far, there probably should be. To say that everything that can go wrong has gone wrong for the Pirates, might be overstating things a little. But not by much. The seemingly endless series of unfortunate events began on the opening weekend, when despite leading at … [Read more...]
Insights from BrettPirates hedge their bets with ‘quarterback insurance’
Coach Scottie Montgomery established Gardner Minshew as East Carolina’s starting quarterback at the beginning of spring practice last month. But it was hardly a ringing endorsement. “Guys will have the opportunity,” Montgomery said. “I think we have talent at that position to give it some competition. But right now it’s Gardner.” In essence, the second-year Pirates … [Read more...]
Insights from BrettBig day looms for FBS’s most prodigious receiver
The highest any player from East Carolina has ever been taken in the NFL draft is 24th overall. It’s happened twice, linebacker Robert Jones in 1992 and running back Chris Johnson in 2008. The way Zay Jones’ name has been catapulting up the draft board in recent weeks, that record is about to be broken. Despite breaking the FBS single-season and career receiving records … [Read more...]
Insights from BrettZay’s successors primed to shine
Even though coach Scottie Montgomery has stated that the job is Gardner Minshew's to lose, there is still doubt as to who East Carolina's starting quarterback will be when the 2017 season kicks off on Sept. 2 against defending FCS national champion James Madison. This much is certain, though: Regardless of who eventually emerges from the three-way battle between … [Read more...]
Insights from BrettHighly touted newcomers answer the call
Baseball America ranked East Carolina’s 2017 baseball recruiting class as the 23rd best in the nation, which is quite an accomplishment considering the who’s who of traditional national powers that joined the Pirates among the top 25. Upon further review, however, maybe that ranking was a bit too low. That’s because it’s doubtful any program in the country has gotten more … [Read more...]