East Carolina's defense forced five interceptions against Memphis Saturday night and turned two of them into touchdowns themselves as the Pirates scored 28 unanswered points in the second half for a 35-20 victory at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.We needed this win in the worst of ways. I'm most impressed with the improved appearance of our defense this year -- a trait absent for the last half-decade. We've now held three opponents to less than 28 points. The attendance of 37,500 is not too shabby either.
Apparently, Holtz got in the players' face a little bit. Nice to hear that too.
On another note, I wonder when the Daily Reflector will decide to assign another reporter to the Pirate Football games? With only six home games a year -- arguably the biggest sporting events in Greenville -- you'd think they could devote a little more manpower to the games.
They did send a photographer at least. Here's a nice slideshow that'll make you pine for Dowdy-Ficklen.
Oh, by the way, I'm predicting a West Virginia upset next week.
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