Mason Hefner was headed for a career at quarterback when a twist of fate prompted a position change that turned him into a Football Bowl Subdivision prospect. Hefner is a senior at Lake Norman High School in Mooresville, NC, where the 6-foot, 205-pounder has established himself as one of the state's top safety-linebacker performers over the last three seasons. East Carolina … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSAmerican scoreboard, highlights & schedule
Here's a summary of Week Three scores and notable performances in the American Conference and a look at the standings and schedule heading into Week Four. WEEK 3 SCOREBOARD Saturday, Sept. 19 Texas State 49, North Texas 35 (USA) Kansas State 31, Tulane 20 (ESPN2) Toledo 49, Temple 48 (OT) (CBSSN) Appalachian State 26, Charlotte 21 (ESPN+) East … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSMonarchs reign briefly before Pirates plunder
NORFOLK — East Carolina overcame some second quarter struggles with a dominant second half as the Pirates topped host Old Dominion, 20-17, on Saturday night for their first win of the season. The Monarchs (1-2) scored all 17 of their points within a span of just over five minutes in the second quarter and had ECU (1-2) in a 17-7 hole. ECU quarterback Mitch Griffis had … [Read more...]
Game Day ForecastClear sailing expected for ECU-ODU clash
East Carolina plays its first night game of the season at Old Dominion tonight at 6 p.m. (ESPN+). Conditions at kickoff in Norfolk are expected to be 78 degrees with partly cloudy skies, 69 percent humidity and wind from the North-NorthEast at 11 miles per hour. By the conclusion of the nonconference contest, the temperature will dip to 75 degrees, the humidity will increase to … [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 non-conference challenge on Saturday at Old Dominion. They reflect on the Pirates' home loss last week to Appalachian State before launching into a preview of the renewal of a building rivalry with the Monarchs at S.B. Ballard Stadium on Saturday (6:00 p.m., ESPN+). Myatt and … [Read more...]