East Carolina head coach Scottie Montgomery addressed the news media after the Pirates' 31-19 loss at Cincinnati on Saturday evening, Oct. 22, 2016, in an American Athletic Conference East Division contest. (Recorded by Al Myatt) … [Read more...]
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Bonesville Pre-Game Podcast
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the "Bonesville Pre-Game Podcast" as they preview East Carolina's American Athletic Conference contest with Cincinnati. In their weekly exchange, Myatt and Monroe break down the expectations for tonight's 7 p.m. clash at Nippert Stadium. With decades of experience as a sports journalist, Myatt has been an anchor columnist for Bonesville … [Read more...]
Game Day Weather
Cooler conditions are expected for East Carolina's 7 p.m. kickoff at Cincinnati tonight. The temperature is projected to be at 51 degrees at the start of the game with clear skies and 68 percent humidity. The forecast is calling for wind out of the west at two miles per hour. Readings will change slightly during the American Athletic Conference contest with the temperature in … [Read more...]
View from the East: Pirates approach full strength
The open date that resulted from the postponement of the Navy game from Oct. 13 to Nov. 19 has allowed some healing for East Carolina going into Saturday's 7 p.m. game at Cincinnati. That has led to more productive practices. "We had a good day of practice on Sunday," said Pirates coach Scottie Montgomery. "Tuesday, we had some more energy but it's really going well because … [Read more...]
Insights from Brett: Big 12 leaves AAC poised to thrive
East Carolina got some welcome news on Monday. And no, it wasn’t that the flood waters causing so much devastation in the Eastern part of our state have finally begun to recede or that Philip Nelson appears to be healthy enough to play quarterback for the Pirates at Cincinnati on Saturday. Though both of those developments are sure to bring a smile to everyone wearing purple … [Read more...]