East Carolina secured the bulk of its 2018 recruiting class in December during college football's first early signing period. But that doesn't mean the Pirates won't be active when the traditional signing day rolls around Wednesday. Coach Scottie Montgomery and his staff have been working vigorously the past month-and-a-half to make a few final additions to the 19 players … [Read more...]
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From the Anchor DeskNotable day for ECU hoops
It was a time for back to back celebrations on Saturday at Minges Coliseum as the East Carolina men shot the lights out in an 88-85 overtime win over Memphis while the Pirate women blew out SMU, 76-47. Freshman Shawn Williams scored 30 points in the men’s win. He was 6-of-10 from the 3-point line and 8-for-9 from the free throw line. On Monday he was named as the American … [Read more...]
Insights from BrettPirates in scramble mode
With all the questions that need to be answered and holes that need to be filled by the East Carolina football team, there was at least one position coach Scottie Montgomery and his staff could feel good about heading into next season. And it’s the most important position on the field. But that changed last Tuesday with the announcement that starting quarterback Gardner … [Read more...]
BasketballBig efforts yield OT win
GREENVILLE — East Carolina went to overtime for the second straight game, topping Memphis 88-85 in an American Athletic Conference contest on Saturday in Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum as multiple players had sterling performances for ECU. Redshirt freshman Shawn Williams, who is from Little Rock, AR, about two hours from Memphis, had a career-high 30 points, including 10 … [Read more...]
View from the EastThe Wright stuff
Rod Wright interviewed with East Carolina coach Scottie Montgomery and new defensive coordinator David Blackwell before he was hired from Sam Houston State, where he had worked with defensive linemen. The former Miami Dolphin will have the same position responsibilities at ECU. Wright, 33, has quickly developed respect for the maturity and organization of Montgomery, … [Read more...]