East Carolina's latest kickoff this season, a 7 p.m. start at Central Florida, will diminish the chance of showers during the American Athletic Conference game in Orlando. The chance of precipitation is 50 percent throughout the afternoon, but drops to 20 percent in the forecast at game time. The outlook is calling for 81 degrees and 74 percent humidity at the outset with wind … [Read more...]

One of the highlights for East Carolina in its 34-10 home loss to Temple on Saturday was the play of linebacker Aaron Ramseur, who had six solo tackles and five assists to tie Clemson graduate transfer safety Korrin Wiggins for the team high with 11 stops. Ramseur also returned an interception 31 yards. "He's been coming on a long time," Montgomery said. "I don't want to … [Read more...]

John Gutekunst carries a folded roster in his pocket at all times, intent on putting faces to the names of the 45 defensive players he just met for the first time four days ago. He is also becoming a student of East Carolina’s terminology. After 50 years in coaching Gutekunst has probably seen every play and situation ever presented on the defensive end of the gridiron, but … [Read more...]

This East Carolina football team is literally at a loss for words. Head coach Scottie Montgomery is calling for better discipline. Quarterback Thomas Sirk says it’s time for some to be more accountable. Wide receiver Jimmy Williams says he has never been around a team that's so close, so full of love for one another. All of this came in wake of the Pirate's … [Read more...]