There is the possibility of some unfavorable weather as East Carolina hosts Army tonight (ESPN). The forecast for the 7:30 p.m. kickoff is calling for 82 degrees with 67 percent humidity, a zero percent chance of rain and wind from the south at 12 miles per hour. There is a 30 percent chance of rain or a thunderstorm as the American Conference contest progresses. By the end of … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTShort week, tall challenge for ECU in AC opener
Army and East Carolina (2-2) are dealing with short weeks going into their American Conference matchup at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. It is the league opener for ECU. The Black Knights (1-2) are fourth nationally in rushing yards per game (301.3) from their triple option attack. "You're getting ready for an Army team and somebody … [Read more...]
Game Week VideoBlake Harrell Monday press conference
East Carolina coach Blake Harrell took questions from reporters at his Monday press conference. He reviewed the Pirates' Saturday night loss to BYU and addressed short-week preparations for Thursday's night's primetime home game with American Athletic Conference foe and defending league champion Army (7:30 p.m., ESPN). The series with the Black Knights dates back to 1995 when … [Read more...]
BLACKBEARD'S ALLEY VIDEOArmy play by play voice Rich DeMarco
Watch this episode of "Blackbeard's Alley" hosted by Bubba Rosenbaum and Jason Tindal and featuring Army play by play announcer Rich DeMarco. They discuss the Thursday night primetime matchup at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium between East Carolina and the defending American Athletic Conference champion Black Knights (7:30 p.m., ESPN). The series dates back to 1995 when both teams were … [Read more...]
AMERICAN NOTESAAC scoreboard, highlights & schedule
Here's a summary of week 4 scores and notable individual performances in the American Athletic Conference and a look at the standings and week 5 schedule. WEEK 4 SCOREBOARD Thursday, September 18 Rice 28, Charlotte 17 * Friday, September 19 Tulsa 19, Oklahoma State 12 Saturday, September 20 North Texas 45, Army 38 (ot) * Memphis 32, Arkansas 31 South … [Read more...]