1. Famous East Carolina alumni include actress Sandra Bullock, MLB star Mike Trout, Pro wrestling promotor Vince McMahon and screenwriter Kevin Williamson (“Scream”).
2. The first season of football for East Carolina was 1932 and they were known as the Teachers. They played under that nickname because ECU was a teacher training school.
3. East Carolina announced a $55 million renovation project to Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in 2016, which will add a new tower above the south side stands.
4. The Jimmy Hendrix song “Purple Haze” plays as the players run onto the field at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium before kickoff.