[cwstech]

UNC will be traveling 1 1/2 hours up the road to play East Carolina University at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The game is sold out!

UNC had a great outing against James Madison, winning 37-14 and East Carolina played a great game in a very emotional and hostile environment at Lane Stadium/Worsham Field only losing by 10 points (17-7 VT).

East Carolina is favored by 3 1/2 points.

The game will air on CSTV @ 6:00pm ET.

[Lefty Noob]

The Pirates are favored? Hmm, dunno why, but that surprises me, even though they gave Va. Tech all they wanted.

[cwstech]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

The Pirates are favored? Hmm, dunno why, but that surprises me, even though they gave Va. Tech all they wanted.

I think they are favored because they are the home team, UNC is rebuilding ECU gave VA tech a run, and UNC is still unproven against D-1 talent.

But also, I just read that ECU was without their starting QB last week because of a suspension for a DUI (a one game suspension, kinda ridiculous that he only got one game for a DUI) but it has been stated through ECU that he has been moved to the bottom of the depth chart.

[Lefty Noob]

Yeah, I guess it makes sense. I mean, they say home field is worth three points. And that ECU defense looked pretty good on the hole, holding Va. Tech to a net of 33 yards rushing and recording four sacks. How will the Heels manage to score on them? What offensive weapons should we keep an eye on?

[cwstech]

Carolina's passing attach looks really good. They have 3 wide receivers that could be starting at any college in Hakeem Nicks, Brooks Foster, and their return specialist Brandon Tate.

Also, UNC's special teams are really good. Brandon Tate is a great punt and kickoff returner. And UNC also completely blocked 1 punt and tipped 2 others in the James Madison game.

So I would say look out for that.

[Lefty Noob]

Boy, was this a tough loss for UNC.

According to the Associated Press, "Patrick Pinkney threw for 406 yards and three touchdowns in his first start and Ben Hartman shook off three missed field goals to kick the winner on the final play in East Carolina's 34-31 win over North Carolina on Saturday night... Chris Johnson added two touchdown catches and a rushing score for the Pirates (1-1), who managed to hold on for a thrilling victory in their home opener against their instate rival. It was only East Carolina's second victory in 11 tries -- the last coming 32 years ago -- against the Tar Heels (1-1)."

NCAA Football - North Carolina Tar Heels/East Carolina Pirates Recap Saturday September 8, 2007 - Yahoo! Sports

[cwstech]

So I am upset that my Heels lost this game. It was a tough loss, and we could have won if Baucom would not have botched the hold on the field goal attempt at the end. But there are some bright sides. T.J. Yates looked really good and he lead his team with poise. He was 20 for 32 with 344 yards passing, 3 td's and only 1 interception. The running game still has much to be desired. So even though we lost, we are looking better.

We have Virginia next weekend and they are just horrible right now. So hopefully we can pull out this win.