Plenty of talent moved through North Carolina schools during the 2010s. Over the span of the decade, area colleges had 105 players selected in the NFL Draft, including 11 first-rounders. As we embark on the […]
The NSJ sports staff is again taking a stab at what will happen in 2020 — and some of the predictions aren’t for the weak-hearted. Sports editor Cory Lavalette and staff writers Brett Friedlander and […]
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Holton Ahler scored on a 2-yard run with 3:31 remaining in the game and East Carolina rallied last in a 31-24 victory over Connecticut on Saturday. UConn trailed 24-14 after three […]
For the last five seasons, four teams from North Carolina have played in FBS Bowl Games. Based on national bowl projections, the state appears to be on pace for receiving a similar number of bids. […]
DALLAS — If there was any concern about a letdown coming off a first loss that changed the course of the season for No. 23 SMU, it disappeared in another wild, high-scoring game. Shane Buechele […]
GREENVILLE — Trailing by double figures in the final minutes, No. 17 Cincinnati proved something to coach Luke Fickell — and maybe to everyone else, too. The Bearcats rallied to beat East Carolina 46-43 on […]
GREENVILLE — Jordan Cronkrite rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns and South Florida defeated East Carolina 45-20 on Saturday. The Bulls (4-4, 2-2 American Athletic Conference) rushed for 347 yards including 99 and a […]
NORFOLK, Va. — Warren Saba blocked a punt for a touchdown, Holton Ahlers passed for two more and East Carolina held off Old Dominion 24-21 Saturday night. Each team scored a field goal on its […]
GREENVILLE — Jake Verity kicked four field goals, Holton Ahlers passed for 210 yards and a score, and East Carolina beat William & Mary 19-7 on Saturday night. Ahlers completed 20 of 34 passes and […]
Most schools these days organize their academic calendars into three semesters. But when it comes to the 12-game college football regular season, it’s more convenient to evaluate progress using the old quarter system. Believe it […]
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