This is a trial feature tracking news about former East Carolina athletes in the National Football League, Major League Baseball and other professional leagues. Bonesville will publish this feature from time to time until we can judge the reception by readers. If it proves to be popular on a sustained basis we will make it a regular part of our content rotation at certain times … [Read more...]
News & Features
From the Anchor Desk: Everybody needs a break
East Carolina could certainly use a midseason “off” week and now the Pirates are going to get one, courtesy of Hurricane Matthew. ECU’s home game this Thursday night against the U.S. Naval Academy was postponed on Monday, and rescheduled for November 19th at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Under the circumstances, it was really the only solution, especially with both teams open on … [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. 10, 2016. He discussed the Pirates' loss to South Florida, touched on injuries and other game-related topics and talked about ECU's efforts to relocate a number of players to safe living quarters in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. … [Read more...]
View from the East: Minshew contributes in relief
Gardner Minshew was more comfortable in his second relief appearance for East Carolina on Saturday and it showed. Pressed into action for the second straight week in the third quarter after starting quarterback Philip Nelson came out of the game, Minshew helped the Pirates come back from a 24-6 deficit to close within 24-22 with 6:58 remaining. Host South Florida pulled … [Read more...]
Post Game Infographic
WR Zay Jones and RB/multipurpose player James Summers recorded triple-digit yardage totals and backup QB Gardner Minshew once again had to come in mid-game in relief for an injured Phillip Nelson, helping ECU get close. But even with a career-best 12 tackles from Dayon Pratt, the Pirate defense couldn't contain explosion plays from USF's QB Quinton Flowers, WR Rodney Adams and … [Read more...]