Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Show as they look ahead to East Carolina's short-week American Conference challenge at Alabama-Birmingham. They touch on performances that stood out in the Pirates' Saturday homecoming win over Rice and preview the primetime Thursday night matchup with the Blazers at Protective Stadium (7:30 p.m., ESPN). Myatt and … [Read more...]
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VIEW FROM THE EASTRay Ray, T.J. lead the way
Production from receiver Ray Ray Joseph Jr. and running back T.J. Engleman Jr. was instrumental for East Carolina as the Pirates opened American Conference play on Saturday with a 28-12 win over visiting Rice. Joseph, a transfer from Miami of Florida, had six catches for 68 yards with two touchdowns. He caught a 6-yard TD pass from former Hurricanes teammate Emory Williams … [Read more...]
COLLEGE SPORTS NEWSAmerican bringing JMU aboard as full member
The league’s Board of Directors voted unanimously Monday to bring James Madison into the American Conference as a full member, with the Dukes set to begin competition no later than July 1, 2028. The move followed a formal application from JMU and a lengthy due-diligence review that examined everything from academic and institutional fit to competitive trajectory, fan … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSAmerican scoreboard, highlights & schedule
Here's a summary of Week 6 scores and notable performances in the American Conference and a look at the standings and schedule heading into Week 7. WEEK 6 SCOREBOARD Thursday, October 8 Texas-San Antoinio 31, South Florida 24* (ESPN) Saturday, October 3 Army 20, Tulane 17* (CBSSN) East Carolina 28, Rice 12* (ESPN+) North Texas 50, Charlotte 10* … [Read more...]
INSIDE GAME DAYPirates surge past Rice in American opener
GREENVILLE — Rice introduced some doubt about East Carolina making a successful start in its American Conference opener on Saturday at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The Owls took a 9-7 lead with 12:47 left in the third quarter on a 23-yard scoring run by Tyvonn Byars. Rice maintained the advantage until Emory Williams connected with Ray Ray Joseph for a 6-yard touchdown and … [Read more...]