Somewhere in my attic, I have an old mousepad touting Indiana’s Antwaan Randle El for the 2001 Heisman Trophy. Virtually every sportswriter in the country got one as part of an all-out blitz to give the multi-talented quarterback the national name recognition he might not otherwise have gotten playing for a Big 10 also-ran with little to no previous football … [Read more...]
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Football recruiting: McCain looks to shore up ECU secondary
An impromptu meeting with Scottie Montgomery back in the fall 2013 left an impression on Kalen McCain. McCain was a defensive back for Durham's Hillside High School at the time and had already made a verbal commitment to play for Virginia Tech when he encountered Montgomery in the office of then-Hillside coach Antonio King. Montgomery, then an assistant at Duke, had dropped … [Read more...]
From the Anchor Desk: Pirates get a new jolt of energy
Homecoming games are always special and this year was no exception. After losing five straight games, East Carolina bounced back with a great effort on offense, defense and special teams. The squad’s problems in the red zone evaporated on a gorgeous football afternoon in Greenville. The Pirates even pressured the opposing quarterback. The stars all lined up on a sunny … [Read more...]
Audio: Coach Mo Weekly Presser
East Carolina football coach Scottie Montgomery met with the news media for his weekly press conference on Monday, Oct. 31, 2016. He reviewed the Pirates' homecoming win over UConn and discussed the challenges ECU will face when it plays Tulsa on the road on Saturday night. … [Read more...]
View from the East: Pirates disciplined but loose
After the exhilaration of a 41-3 homecoming win over Connecticut on Saturday, East Carolina will look to continue a midseason turnaround at Tulsa. "It's about the players and keeping them really healthy, juiced up," said coach Scottie Montgomery in regard to sustaining momentum. "Practice has been great. The energy has been great." Montgomery used his communication skills … [Read more...]