MEMPHIS — East Carolina withstood an overtime gamble to top Memphis, 30-29, and become bowl eligible at the Liberty Bowl on Saturday. The Tigers were unsuccessful on a 2-point conversion pass attempt to end the game in the first extra segment. The Pirates, who improved to 6-4 overall and 4-2 in the American Athletic Conference, took a 30-23 lead on the first possession of … [Read more...]
Al Myatt & Kevin MonroeBonesville Pregame Podcast
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Podcast as they look ahead to East Carolina's American Athletic Conference clash with Memphis on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium (12 p.m., ESPN+). Myatt and Monroe analyze the Pirates and their opponent ahead of kickoff each week. With decades of experience as a sports journalist, Myatt has … [Read more...]
Special FeatureGame Day Weather
The weather will be clear and cool as East Carolina visits Memphis on Saturday for a kickoff at 11 a.m., local time (noon, ET). The temperature will be 45 degrees when the American Athletic Conference contest gets started. Humidity will be 51 percent and wind will be seven miles per hour from the West-Northwest. The temperature will warm to 48 degrees during the course of the … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates implement winning pattern
Whether it's the Cliff Moore practice facility or a stadium venue, there is a level of effort and execution that East Carolina coach Mike Houston knows is essential to success. The Pirates prepared properly before dispatching Temple, 45-3, in their most recent combat and will be looking to become bowl eligible at Memphis on Saturday (ESPN+, noon, ET). Houston shared … [Read more...]
Football Recruiting ReportProlific receiver Webb may enroll early
Because of the exceptional receiver talent in the McEachern (GA) High School football program, it took a while for Kaleb Webb to establish himself. But as a senior this season the 6-foot-2, 185-pounder has emerged as one of the top playmakers in Georgia, piling up more than 1,000 yards and 14 touchdowns receiving and over 600 yards on returns. Even before Webb began … [Read more...]