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ECU makes unfortunate history on its trip to West Virginia

The East Carolina University football team gave up 49 points in the first half against West Virginia University Saturday to set a new mark for most points given up in the first half in program history, as well as the removal of defensive coordinator Kenwick Thompson.

With less than a minute remaining in the half and the game already decided, WVU’s head coach Dana Holgorsen dialed up a pass play and caught ECU's defensive backs sound asleep. Before Korrin Wiggins recognized what was happening, David Sills V was long behind him and on his way to an easy 75-yard touchdown to extend the score to 49-3.