The mission wasn’t quite accomplished; still this East Carolina football team was thrilled to get back home early Sunday morning. The Pirates fell to South Florida, 20-13, after that two-week odyssey in Orlando to flee Hurricane Florence. “It’s good to be back in Greenville,” said ECU coach Scottie Montgomery at his weekly news conference Monday afternoon. “We got back … [Read more...]
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Insights from BrettResurgent defense helping Pirates turn the corner
East Carolina lost a football game Saturday. This should not come as a newsflash, considering that the Pirates are now just 7-20 during the Scottie Montgomery era. Yet, though the result was all too familiar, this one felt different from all those other defeats. Much different. For the first time in at least two years, ECU looked like a legitimate, competitive team … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayBig plays push Bulls past ECU, 20-13
TAMPA, FL — Two big plays were too much for East Carolina to overcome on Saturday night at Raymond James Stadium against South Florida in the American Athletic Conference opener for both programs. Jordan Cronkrite broke free up the middle for 80 yards with 10:13 to go for the last touchdown in a 20-13 Bulls win. USF (4-0) got blockers on the ECU inside linebackers and … [Read more...]
Special Photo FeatureGame Day Gallery
TAMPA, FL — Bonesville’s W.A. Myatt roamed the Raymond James Stadium sidelines with his camera during East Carolina's 20-13 loss to South Florida on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. Myatt captured this curated collection of action shots and other candid photos. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.) … [Read more...]
Audio FeatureCoach Mo Postgame
TAMPA, FL — East Carolina coach Scottie Montgomery spoke with reporters after the Pirates' 20-13 loss at South Florida on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL. (Recorded by W.A. Myatt) … [Read more...]