The next time an ACC school agrees to play games against East Carolina, there should be a warning label attached: Schedule at your own risk.
East Carolina has become a bogeyman for ACC schools, winning six straight against league teams -- including one earlier this season against NC State. Up next Saturday is Virginia Tech, a team the Pirates have beaten two straight years.
The question, then, is how has East Carolina put together such a successful string? There is extra motivation to take down a neighboring Power 5 school to be sure -- especially two in their own state of North Carolina.