Recruiting is an inexact science, a reality that was graphically illustrated on national television during Monday’s college football national championship game. Amid all the former five-star prospects that dotted the rosters of both teams, it was Hunter Renfrow — a former walkon who didn’t receive a single Division I offer out of high school — that scored the game-winning … [Read more...]
Football RecruitingTexas linebacker ‘bringing fire’ to Greenville
Bruce Bivens wasn't really thinking about playing football as a freshman at Benjamin O. Davis High School just North of downtown Houston. Like most males in Texas, Bivens played football growing up and was good at the sport. But in his mind, Bevins was better at basketball. “I was explosive and I could dunk,'' Bivens said. “So I didn't really want to play football. I was … [Read more...]
Football RecruitingChristian bringing new element to ECU running game
Trace Christian played wide receiver for most of his recreation and middle school football career. But by the time Christian reached Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs, FL, a growth spurt dictated a change in positions. “He kind of grew out of the receiver position with his body,'' said David Delfiacco, who was then an assistant but now is head coach for the … [Read more...]
Football RecruitingBowless December has its advantages
Staying home for the holidays is presenting some distinct opportunities for East Carolina football coach Montgomery and staff as they court the Pirates of the future. ECU would prefer to be bowling, but the absence of time demands associated with preparations and hoopla surrounding a postseason invitation has freed up Coach Mo and Company to focus heavily on attracting fresh … [Read more...]
View from the EastPirates harvest helpful talent
Suppose East Carolina had avoided red zone turnovers at South Carolina and managed a win instead of a 20-15 loss? And what if the Pirates had completed comebacks against Central Florida and South Florida? That would have put ECU at the six-win plateau for bowl eligibility. Like UCF (6-6), the Pirates could be playing a postseason game on Saturday. That might also mean that … [Read more...]