As head coach, Scottie Montgomery bears the brunt of responsibility for East Carolina’s back-to-back 3-9 football seasons. He’s the first to acknowledge that. But as Dave Hart, the special consultant to chancellor Cecil Staton for athletics, indicated in an interview with Bonesville published last week, there are other factors besides coaching that must be addressed for … [Read more...]
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VIEW FROM THE EASTUp close with Coach Connors
Jeff Connors' office looks out on Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium at field level, which is appropriate. At this time of year, he is closer to the playing personnel that drive the program than anyone. Connors began his career at East Carolina in 1991 when the Pirates went 11-1 and defeated N.C. State 37-34 in a Peach Bowl thriller. That team is the measuring stick at ECU and three … [Read more...]
The Bradsher BeatVarner growing in confidence on PGA Tour
Harold Varner III wasn’t necessarily planning on playing five consecutive PGA tournaments. When he looked at his schedule he actually thought he would take the second full week in June off from traveling and competing. But then he qualified for the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, and he wasn’t about to turn down that opportunity. With unfriendly conditions and a course … [Read more...]
Football RecruitingECU held off UNC, UVa to land mobile tackle Everett
One look at the first play on Keziah Everett's junior year highlight video – even though it didn't occur at Everett's primary position – should be enough to excite East Carolina fans about the future Pirate. Everett is a defensive tackle at Farmville Central High School, located just about 15 miles from the ECU campus. The 6-foot-2, 314-pounder, who is part of a strong … [Read more...]
Insights from Brett: Dave Hart Q&A Part 2Hart: Football health is key to righting the ship
It’s said that football is the front door to every college athletic program because of the attention it gets and the income it generates. If that’s the case, then East Carolina's front door is in desperate need of repair. Some of that is already underway with the ongoing renovations that will turn Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium into an active construction site this fall. But in … [Read more...]