The J. Geils Band once had a hit called “Love Stinks.” East Carolina fans will tell you the same can be said for losing. For one night the Pirate Nation came together for homecoming, and on a beautiful, eastern North Carolina Saturday night, the Pirates played the way fans have come to expect over the years. ECU pulled away from Brigham Young in the fourth quarter and … [Read more...]

Maybe it was the combination of an early evening kickoff and perfect fall weather. Maybe it was the presence of all those alumni coming back for homecoming or the perception that for a change, East Carolina actually had a realistic shot at winning. Or perhaps athletic director Jeff Compher’s admonishment earlier in the week that members of Pirate Nation fight with their … [Read more...]

GREENVILLE — There's no place like home and, for East Carolina, there's no occasion like homecoming. For the second straight season under second-year coach Scottie Montgomery, the Pirates were decisive winners at the alumni gathering as they followed up on a 41-3 win over Connecticut last year by turning back Brigham Young 33-17 on Saturday night. The homecoming triumphs … [Read more...]

Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed the Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium sidelines with his camera during East Carolina's homecoming win over non-conference opponent Brigham Young on Saturday night. Myatt captured this curated collection of action shots and other candid photos. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.) … [Read more...]