Pirates Return To Hight Field For 11th Practice Of Fall Camp
August 15, 2017 | Football
GREENVILLE, N.C. – Following its second open day of camp, East Carolina returned to Hight Field inside the Cliff Moore Practice Complex for a two-hour full-pad workout under partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the upper-80's.
"This was my kind of day and it was exactly what we needed," second-year head coach Scottie Montgomery said. "We got the best part of the day with the heat and humidity and had a great practice. As a coaching staff, we have been harping on our practice habits every day and now we are starting to see what they should be for a winning football team.
"Today was the first time that I felt our defense thinks that everyone on that side of the ball can play at a high level. Their confidence is so high right now and they are playing well together. Offensively we are getting so efficient that the mental errors are going down and we are getting production from a lot of guys. We are starting to see the depth at receiver and running back. Hussein (Howe) had some really nice runs today and we got Devin (Anderson) back into the fold."
ECU got things going early Tuesday with a team breakfast followed by treatments and meetings before taking the field for its 11th practice of camp. The Pirates spent a total of 23 minutes on special teams work and a combined 42 minutes of team with focus on all facets of the game, including 10 minutes on red zone efficiency.
Following lunch and a three-hour resting period, ECU participated in an afternoon lifting session before breaking for dinner at Todd Dining Hall.
Single-game, three-game mini packs and season tickets for all ECU homes games are still available to Pirate Nation and can be purchased by calling the ECU Athletic Ticket Office at 252-737-4500, through the Online Ticket Center, or by visiting the ECU Athletics Ticket Office. For all the latest ticket information, follow the ECU Ticket Office on Twitter (@ecuathletictix).
Pirate Profile: RB Derrell Scott
My dream vacation is: Somewhere on a beach, maybe Bora Bora or Jamaica.
Person in history I'd most like to meet (& why): Muhammad Ali or Malcolm X because of what they believed and they stood up for something bigger than themselves.Â
Player on this team who'll surprise this year: Deondre Farrier (wide receiver).
If I could attend any sporting event it would be: The Super Bowl.
I can't imagine living without: Chicken.
My favorite person in sports is: Mel Kiper, Jr.
My favorite movie is: Saving Private Ryan.
If I were a superhero I'd be: Flash.
If I could play a musical instrument, it would be: The drums.
My favorite pro sports team is: Dallas Cowboys.
The thing I like most about ECU is: I love the family atmosphere and the involvement the team has with the community.
My favorite toy as a child: Toy racecars.
My favorite midnight snack: Peanut butter sandwich.
When I played football as a kid, I pretended I was: Walter Payton.
If I had 10 million dollars, I would buy: I would buy a nice car and house, then invest the rest of it.
When I want to get away from my sport, I: Like to be outdoors (hunting and fishing).
My advice to kids is: Follow your dreams and don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something.
My most prized possession is: My family.
Describe Coach Montgomery in three words or less: Energetic, fiery and intense.
Up Next:
Wednesday's Practice Time: 10:15 a.m. – 12 noon (ET)
Meet The Pirates: Aug. 26 inside Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (5-7 p.m.)
Season Opener: Sept. 2 vs. James Madison in Greenville (6 p.m.)
"This was my kind of day and it was exactly what we needed," second-year head coach Scottie Montgomery said. "We got the best part of the day with the heat and humidity and had a great practice. As a coaching staff, we have been harping on our practice habits every day and now we are starting to see what they should be for a winning football team.
"Today was the first time that I felt our defense thinks that everyone on that side of the ball can play at a high level. Their confidence is so high right now and they are playing well together. Offensively we are getting so efficient that the mental errors are going down and we are getting production from a lot of guys. We are starting to see the depth at receiver and running back. Hussein (Howe) had some really nice runs today and we got Devin (Anderson) back into the fold."
ECU got things going early Tuesday with a team breakfast followed by treatments and meetings before taking the field for its 11th practice of camp. The Pirates spent a total of 23 minutes on special teams work and a combined 42 minutes of team with focus on all facets of the game, including 10 minutes on red zone efficiency.
Following lunch and a three-hour resting period, ECU participated in an afternoon lifting session before breaking for dinner at Todd Dining Hall.
Single-game, three-game mini packs and season tickets for all ECU homes games are still available to Pirate Nation and can be purchased by calling the ECU Athletic Ticket Office at 252-737-4500, through the Online Ticket Center, or by visiting the ECU Athletics Ticket Office. For all the latest ticket information, follow the ECU Ticket Office on Twitter (@ecuathletictix).
Pirate Profile: RB Derrell Scott
My dream vacation is: Somewhere on a beach, maybe Bora Bora or Jamaica.
Person in history I'd most like to meet (& why): Muhammad Ali or Malcolm X because of what they believed and they stood up for something bigger than themselves.Â
Player on this team who'll surprise this year: Deondre Farrier (wide receiver).
If I could attend any sporting event it would be: The Super Bowl.
I can't imagine living without: Chicken.
My favorite person in sports is: Mel Kiper, Jr.
My favorite movie is: Saving Private Ryan.
If I were a superhero I'd be: Flash.
If I could play a musical instrument, it would be: The drums.
My favorite pro sports team is: Dallas Cowboys.
The thing I like most about ECU is: I love the family atmosphere and the involvement the team has with the community.
My favorite toy as a child: Toy racecars.
My favorite midnight snack: Peanut butter sandwich.
When I played football as a kid, I pretended I was: Walter Payton.
If I had 10 million dollars, I would buy: I would buy a nice car and house, then invest the rest of it.
When I want to get away from my sport, I: Like to be outdoors (hunting and fishing).
My advice to kids is: Follow your dreams and don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something.
My most prized possession is: My family.
Describe Coach Montgomery in three words or less: Energetic, fiery and intense.
Up Next:
Wednesday's Practice Time: 10:15 a.m. – 12 noon (ET)
Meet The Pirates: Aug. 26 inside Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (5-7 p.m.)
Season Opener: Sept. 2 vs. James Madison in Greenville (6 p.m.)
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