Scottie Montgomery’s first season as East Carolina coach didn’t go as he’d have wished.
After going 3-9 last season, Montgomery’s second season leading the Pirates started last Thursday when the team opened practice.
The Pirates have plenty of new faces via transfers, from former Duke quarterback Thomas Sirk to former Clemson and Durham Hillside High School defensive back Korrin Wiggins to punter Austin Barnes from Eastern Michigan.
Here are a few notes after speaking with the Pirates on Saturday:
Quarterback race
Junior Gardner Minshew closed spring as ECU’s starting quarterback, but Sirk is healthy and a strong bet to win the job.