An aura of confidence surrounds the coach, his staff and his players, but this year is like no other in McNeill’s tenure. It will provide a test not only for the culture he has developed, but also for the man himself. He has the opportunity to prove that he is the irreplaceable key behind East Carolina’s success.
This is a head coach who has proven himself capable to Pirate Nation already. He has led ECU to one of the most successful and sustained eras in its history, culminating in a 10-3 season along with a bowl victory in 2013.