GREENVILLE — East Carolina overcame a 13-point deficit in the second half for an 83-81 win over Appalachian State in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum on Friday night. Jayden Gardner had 22 points and 11 rebounds for ECU (5-4). Seth Leday had 18 points and nine rebounds. A tip-in by LeDay gave the Pirates an 82-81 lead with 18 seconds left. Gardner made a free throw for … [Read more...]
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Al Myatt & Kevin Monroe Audio FeatureBonesville Pregame
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Podcast as East Carolina prepares for a noon kickoff against in-state rival N.C. State at Carter-Finley Stadium. The duo 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 site's founding in … [Read more...]
Special FeatureGame Day Weather
East Carolina visits N.C. State for a noon kickoff today. The forecast is calling for a temperature of 59 degrees with 72 percent humidity, a zero percent chance of precipitation and wind out of the southeast at two miles per hour at the start of the nonconference contest. By game's end the temperature is expected to be 62 degrees with 72 percent humidity, a 50 percent chance … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTUnexpected mandate falls on David Blackwell
Thursday did not unfold for David Blackwell or anyone else in the East Carolina football program as anticipated. The ECU defensive coordinator became interim head coach for Saturday's noon game at N.C. State with the termination of Scottie Montgomery after morning practice. Dr. Cecil Staton, ECU chancellor, advanced the timetable for a decision on Montgomery's status. Staton … [Read more...]
Football NewsShakeup begins for ECU football
East Carolina didn’t wait until after its final game of its season to part ways with football coach Scottie Montgomery. Chancellor Cecil Staton announced the move Thursday after consultation with special advisor Dave Hart and the university’s Board of Trustees. The dismissal is effective immediately. Defensive coordinator David Blackwell will lead the team in its season … [Read more...]