As part of an ongoing series throughout the fall, The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame posts This Week in College Football History, which takes a look back at some of college football's landmark moments over the last 147 years. —> Aug. 29, 1992: No. 7 Texas A&M def. No. 17 Stanford, 10-7, Anaheim, Calif. In Cardinal head … [Read more...]
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View from the East: Pirates attain ‘game ready’ fitness
Going into his first season as East Carolina's head football coach, Scottie Montgomery has gained some perspective on what the Pirates have accomplished since opening preseason training camp Aug. 4. "We think that we've put together a pretty good football team," Montgomery said. "We know that we've developed and know that we have some playmakers, whether it be on offense or … [Read more...]
Insights from Brett: A Pirate finds peace in Charlottesville
Ruffin McNeill was, is and always will be a Pirate. That’s why his dismissal as ECU’s football coach last December was such an emotional event for so many people in and outside the program. But as much as McNeill loves and misses his alma mater, he’s found both a new home and peace as an assistant to first-year Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall. His official title is … [Read more...]
Hoops recruiting: Class of 2017-18 starts with sweet-shooting wing
East Carolina has gotten a solid early start on its 2017-18 recruiting class with a commitment from Portsmouth (VA) Norcom all-state small forward Kevin "K.J." Davis. A rangy shooter and rebounder, the 6-6, 185-pounder played a key role in the Greyhounds' Group 3-A state championship run last season and capped off the campaign with a 16-point, 10-rebound performance in a … [Read more...]
From the Anchor Desk: Pirates wrap up camp
While many in the Pirate Nation, like myself, took in the "Carolina Kickoff" concert, the East Carolina football team went on a road trip. First-year ECU coach Scottie Montgomery loaded up his squad and took off for Charlotte for a practice and scrimmage, which wrapped up the camp portion of the August practice schedule. Coach Montgomery said before the trip and that he … [Read more...]