- Given his experience at the junior college level, Smith will be counted on to provide depth at linebacker and could be a special teams contributor immediately. ( ); : They combined for nearly 1,800 yards last season and 18 touchdowns. Defensive coordinator David Blackwell was the interim head coach during their final game of the season. The Pirates got it handed to them in Philadelphia last year, 49-6. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. This has the recipe for a blowout victory and a receptive crowd for Mike Houston’s home opener. Record: 3-9 (106th of 130) (Schedule & Results), Coach: David Blackwell (0-1), Scottie Montgomery (3-8), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, October 18, 6:54AM. ); : The University of Connecticut is exiting the AAC conference following the season, likely because they have not been very competitive. The Tigers scored 46 points against Alabama's defense, P.J. Was recruited by ECU as an athlete. - Has the ability to to play offensive line or defensive line at 6-4, 255 pounds. I see a similar score for this season’s matchup. "It’s a lot (of motivation) knowing what kind of success that can come from this school. Temple is just simply more talented than the Pirates as of right now. All rights reserved. See our list of forfeits and vacated games for more details. - Pitt County native who once was a standout at North Pitt High School before going the JUCO route. View the 2019 East Carolina Pirates schedule, results and scores for the 2019 FBS college football season. "I really liked the staff and really liked the opportunity I had at JMU, so I was thinking hard on going there. - Turned down a full-ride from North Carolina A&T to agree to attend ECU as a preferred walk-on. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net.   Of note: Since preferred walk-ons don't sign official national letters of intent, ECU can't comment publicly on their additions until they are enrolled at school, which for many players on this list will be later this summer. - Had full scholarship offers to Alabama State and Virginia State he turned down because of the opportunity at ECU. Opp Pts/G: 37.3 (121st of 130) SRS: -11.08 (113th of 130) SOS: -2.41 (81st of 130) More Team Info East Carolina and Marshall have a "friendly" rivalry with one another. [2], The AAC media poll was released on July 16, 2019, with the Pirates predicted to finish fifth in the AAC East Division. During his three-year varsity career, Townsend accumulated 2,758 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns. - Intriguing preferred walk-on lineman with good size and length. Turned down a full ride from FCS program Colgate. Read more ( ); : With that said, I think the Pirates squeak out another win here. For two hours, they ... As a sophomore, Burnette nabbed 20 catches for 247 yards. "Once I went down there and visited for the preferred walk-on day, I really felt like they could develop me into the player I wanted to be. ECU has won the last four out of seven meetings between the two squads, but head coach Sonny Dykes looks to take the Mustangs bowling this year after losing the final two games of the season last year to finish 5-7.