Pirates Turn Focus To Second Intra-Squad Scrimmage
August 18, 2017 | Football
GREENVILLE, N.C. – The ECU football team finalized preparations for its second and final scrimmage of preseason camp with a lively 55-minute morning workout in helmets and shorts Friday morning at Hight Field inside the Cliff Moore Practice Complex.
The contest, which will be held on Bagwell Field inside Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Saturday morning, will be another critical component that will help define the depth chart heading into game-plan mode for the season opener against James Madison.
"It was a good day because there was a lot of energy with a 55-minute practice before a scrimmage," Montgomery said. "Our winning edge was Focus Friday and everybody was focused for the most part. We had about three plays out there that I didn't like the focus of, but outside of that we are geared to go and have a great scrimmage Saturday.
"I kind of challenged the offense today at the end of practice just letting them know the defense had a great day in the first scrimmage. Then I challenged the defense telling them anytime you have a good day, you hear and read about it and the other team comes back and plays really well. We are getting some guys back on the field and we are starting to see some high levels of competition out wide and in the interior. We just have to come out of the scrimmage Saturday healthy, then we can focus on James Madison."
Friday's practice, the 14th for ECU, consisted of individual group work, special teams drills and team situations concentrating on fourth downs and two-point plays.
Saturday's intra-squad scrimmage, which Montgomery indicated would be closed to the public and feature between 60 to 70 plays, is designed to work on execution and fundamentals in all facets of the game.
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: ILB Cannon Gibbs
My dream vacation is: Any island in the Caribbean.
Person in history I'd most like to meet: Any World War II General.
Best athlete I've played against: Cam Akers (running back at Florida State).
Player on this team who'll surprise this year: Aaron Ramseur.
If I could attend any sporting event it would be: Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight.
My favorite sports announcer is: Dick Vitale.
My favorite movie is: Warrior.
If I were a superhero I'd be: Batman.
What's the No. 1 song on your iPod/Phone: We Get By (Cody Jinks).
If I could play a musical instrument, it would be: I would shred the guitar, no doubt.
My favorite pro sports team is: Dallas Cowboys.
The thing I like most about ECU is: The school spirit and its fans.
My favorite toy as a child: Any ball.
My favorite midnight snack: A milkshake or a big bowl of cereal.
When I played football as a kid, I pretended I was: When I was a running back it was Marion Barber, and at linebacker, it was Brian Urlacher or Ray Lewis.
If I had 10 million dollars, I would buy: First I would take care of my family then invest the rest of it.
When I want to get away from my sport, I: Relax and eat.
I'm most proud of: Putting in the work everyday and making my family proud of me.
My most prized possession is: My boots.
My worst fear is: Sharks.
Describe Coach Montgomery in three words or less: Win every day.
Up Next:
Saturday'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.)
The contest, which will be held on Bagwell Field inside Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Saturday morning, will be another critical component that will help define the depth chart heading into game-plan mode for the season opener against James Madison.
"It was a good day because there was a lot of energy with a 55-minute practice before a scrimmage," Montgomery said. "Our winning edge was Focus Friday and everybody was focused for the most part. We had about three plays out there that I didn't like the focus of, but outside of that we are geared to go and have a great scrimmage Saturday.
"I kind of challenged the offense today at the end of practice just letting them know the defense had a great day in the first scrimmage. Then I challenged the defense telling them anytime you have a good day, you hear and read about it and the other team comes back and plays really well. We are getting some guys back on the field and we are starting to see some high levels of competition out wide and in the interior. We just have to come out of the scrimmage Saturday healthy, then we can focus on James Madison."
Friday's practice, the 14th for ECU, consisted of individual group work, special teams drills and team situations concentrating on fourth downs and two-point plays.
Saturday's intra-squad scrimmage, which Montgomery indicated would be closed to the public and feature between 60 to 70 plays, is designed to work on execution and fundamentals in all facets of the game.
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: ILB Cannon Gibbs
My dream vacation is: Any island in the Caribbean.
Person in history I'd most like to meet: Any World War II General.
Best athlete I've played against: Cam Akers (running back at Florida State).
Player on this team who'll surprise this year: Aaron Ramseur.
If I could attend any sporting event it would be: Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight.
My favorite sports announcer is: Dick Vitale.
My favorite movie is: Warrior.
If I were a superhero I'd be: Batman.
What's the No. 1 song on your iPod/Phone: We Get By (Cody Jinks).
If I could play a musical instrument, it would be: I would shred the guitar, no doubt.
My favorite pro sports team is: Dallas Cowboys.
The thing I like most about ECU is: The school spirit and its fans.
My favorite toy as a child: Any ball.
My favorite midnight snack: A milkshake or a big bowl of cereal.
When I played football as a kid, I pretended I was: When I was a running back it was Marion Barber, and at linebacker, it was Brian Urlacher or Ray Lewis.
If I had 10 million dollars, I would buy: First I would take care of my family then invest the rest of it.
When I want to get away from my sport, I: Relax and eat.
I'm most proud of: Putting in the work everyday and making my family proud of me.
My most prized possession is: My boots.
My worst fear is: Sharks.
Describe Coach Montgomery in three words or less: Win every day.
Up Next:
Saturday'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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