East Carolina preview

By Nathan Summers | August 19, 2011 - 3:31am

An immediate, almighty array of challenges will characterize the 2011 East Carolina football team, as the Pirates play a slate that rivals the toughest of the remarkable era of scheduling by athletic director Terry Holland.

J.H. Rose preview

By Ronnie Woodward | August 19, 2011 - 3:30am

J.H. Rose football coach Todd Lipe has no problem admitting that this year's team is the most talented he's had since he took over as head coach in 2008.

South Central preview

By Jordan Anders | August 19, 2011 - 3:30am

The past month has been a whirlwind for Tim Carter.

Ayden-Grifton preview

By Ronnie Woodward | August 19, 2011 - 3:30am

Seventh-year Ayden-Grifton head coach Paul Cornwell said this preseason that he really likes his starters.

Farmville Central preview

By Ronnie Woodward | August 19, 2011 - 3:30am

Because of injuries and the fact that Farmville Central had only one win at the time, Jaguars coach Scott Gardner decided to play a healthy dose of underclassmen during the Jaguars' final game of the 2010 season.

D.H. Conley preview

By Ronnie Woodward | August 19, 2011 - 3:30am

D.H. Conley's players gained some confidence throughout the course of last season while achieving some success, but second-year head coach Brian Paschal wants more.

North Pitt preview

By Jordan Anders | August 19, 2011 - 3:30am

In Bethel, youth is the name of the game for North Pitt head coach Dave Boal.

Harris ready to add to highlight reel

By Nathan Summers | August 20, 2010 - 12:59pm

When put on the spot, it's hard for Dwayne Harris to decide what his greatest memories are from inside the walls of East Carolina's Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.

Farmville Central preview

By Ronnie Woodward | August 20, 2010 - 12:13pm

Farmville Central coach Scott Gardner knows the strength of his football team.

South Central preview

By Ronnie Woodward | August 20, 2010 - 12:12pm

Walt Davis enters his fourth season as South Central football coach with a luxury he hasn't had in the past — he knows his seniors.

North Pitt preview

By Ronnie Woodward | August 20, 2010 - 12:12pm

North Pitt played its last game of the 2009 season with about 20 players.

J.H. Rose preview

By Ronnie Woodward | August 20, 2010 - 12:11pm

J.H. Rose coach Todd Lipe hopes that any quarterback changes made this year are because of his decision rather than out of necessity.

Ayden-Grifton preview

By Ronnie Woodward | August 20, 2010 - 12:11pm

Ayden-Grifton coach Paul Cornwell is hoping his team plays like Ayden-Grifton teams of old, instead of the way his team played last year.

D.H. Conley preview

By Ronnie Woodward | August 20, 2010 - 12:10pm

When asked about the strength of his football team, D.H. Conley coach Brian Paschal didn't point to a certain player or unit.

Familiar face leads new-look Pirates

By Nathan Summers | August 20, 2010 - 12:09pm

Even as Ruffin McNeill struck a regal pose, looking out over East Carolina's Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium from the Murphy Center Privateers' Deck in the relentless August sun last week, his kingdom was still under construction.