East Carolina lost starting quarterback Mitch Griffis, starting running back T.J. Engleman and primary place kicker Noah Perez didn't attempt the winning field goal as the Pirates topped visiting South Florida, 20-17, on Friday night. "Next man up," said ECU coach Blake Harrell. "We talk about it all the time." Griffis and Emory Williams have been QB1 and QB1-A this … [Read more...]
CLASS OF 2027 RECRUITING FEATUREPirates land “big and nasty” prep lineman
As a freshman on a Weddington High team that would eventually win the 2023 North Carolina state 4-A football title, Bryce Johnson went head-to-head daily in practice against a trio of future major college defenders. Johnson, an offensive lineman, reacted differently to the challenge of competing against defensive lineman Aiden Harris (South Carolina), linebacker Andrew … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSAmerican scoreboard, highlights & schedule
Here's a summary of Week 10 scores and notable performances in the American Conference and a look at the standings and schedule heading into Week 11. WEEK 10 SCOREBOARD Thursday, November 5 Florida Atlantic 60, Texas-San Antonio 29* (ESPN) Friday, November 6 East Carolina 20, South Florida 17* (ESPN2) Saturday, November 7 Tulsa 60, Tulane 10* … [Read more...]
INSIDE GAME DAYConrad’s 55-yarder notches East Carolina win
GREENVILLE — Andrew Conrad was ready when his chance came, kicking a 55-yard field goal at the East end of Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium as time expired to lift East Carolina to a 20-17 American Conference win over South Florida on Friday night. It was the first field goal attempt of the season for Conrad, who had previously kicked a 33-yard game-ending field goal for a 27-24 win at … [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 Friday night primetime challenge against South Florida. They break down the Pirates' win over Temple last Saturday and preview the American Conference matchup between ECU and the Bulls at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (Friday, 7:30 p.m., ESPN2). Myatt and Monroe analyze the Pirates … [Read more...]