Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Show as they look ahead to East Carolina's non-conference game against N.C. Central. They reflect on the Pirates' close win last week at Old Dominion and preview the contest with the Eagles on Saturday at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (4:00 p.m., ESPN+). Myatt and Monroe analyze the Pirates and their opponent ahead of kickoff … [Read more...]
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VIEW FROM THE EASTOld Dominion coach: Pirates did less to lose
Old Dominion was favored by 2.5 points at home against East Carolina on Saturday night. The Monarchs were 0-5 all-time against the winless Pirates and had a 17-7 lead in the second quarter. From those somewhat dire circumstances, ECU rallied for a 20-17 victory as the Pirate defense held a 10-win program in 2025 — with a returning quarterback from a 24-10 bowl triumph over … [Read more...]
CLASS OF 2027 RECRUITING FEATUREFormer QB blossomed into stellar safety
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...]