ANN ARBOR, MI — The value of a seasoned quarterback was apparent as returning starter J.J. McCarthy led No. 2 Michigan to a 30-3 win over visiting East Carolina in the season opener for both teams Saturday before a crowd of 109,480, the largest ever to see the Pirates play. McCarthy completed 26 of 30 passes for 280 yards with three touchdowns. All three of the scoring … [Read more...]
Football FeatureGame Day Weather
Weather should not be a significant factor as East Carolina challenges Michigan in "The Big House" in Ann Arbor in the first meeting between the programs. A temperature of 77 degrees is forecast for the noon kickoff. Moderate humidity and mostly sunny skies are expected with the high reaching 84 as the afternoon progresses. West southwest winds of 7 to 13 mph are projected, … [Read more...]
Al Myatt & Kevin MonroePregame Podcast
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Podcast as they preview East Carolina's Saturday matchup with Michigan at "The Big House" in Ann Arbor (12 p.m., Peacock). Myatt and Monroe analyze the Pirates and their opponent ahead of kickoff each week. With decades of experience as a sports journalist, Myatt has been an anchor columnist for Bonesville since the … [Read more...]
THE SPORTS OBJECTIVEOpponent Preview: Michigan
Watch this special preseason episode of the The Sports Objective's series of podcasts and YouTube clips. Michigan beat writer Aaron McMann of the Ann Arbor News and MLive.com joins The Sports Objective's Dave Richmond, Bubba Rosenbaum, Matt Semenza and Kyle Barber to discuss the Labor Day weekend matchup in "The Big House" between the Wolverines and East Carolina. Michigan … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTHuge challenge nears
East Carolina is in the final stages of preparation for its biggest challenge, biggest crowd and biggest payday in the history of its football program when the Pirates visit Michigan on Saturday at noon (Peacock). The Wolverines are coming off their second straight appearance in the College Football Playoffs and are ranked No. 2 in the Coaches and Writers polls. Lou Holtz … [Read more...]