East Carolina head coach Scottie Montgomery addressed the news media after the Pirates' 54-17 loss to Virginia Tech on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA. (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 road matchup with ACC foe Virginia Tech. Myatt and Monroe look back at the parallels between the two programs and they break down the expectations for today's 12:30 p.m. clash at Lane Stadium. With decades of experience as a sports journalist, Myatt has been an anchor … [Read more...]
Game Day Weather
The temperature is expected to be 77 degrees when East Carolina visits Virginia Tech for a 12:30 p.m. kickoff today. There is a zero chance of precipitation during the nonconference contest. Winds of four to seven miles per hour out of the northwest are in the forecast. The humidity will range from 59 percent at the outset to 54 percent. The temperature will rise slightly to 81 … [Read more...]
View from the East: Another physical challenge for ECU
For the third straight week, East Carolina will be challenged physically by a Power Five conference football team. The Pirates travel to Virginia Tech for a 12:30 p.m. kickoff on Saturday and first-year ECU coach Scottie Montgomery has been trying to find a fine line between necessary preparation and adequate rest. "That's always a concern," Montgomery said of the … [Read more...]
Insights from Brett: Defense changes the equation for ECU
East Carolina has long since passed the point of moral victories against Power 5 opponents, especially on days in which it outgains its brand name opposition by more than 200 yards and rolls up a 17-minute advantage in time of possession. So it’s understandable that coach Scottie Montgomery didn’t take too well to being asked if he could draw any positives from Saturday’s … [Read more...]