South Brunswick’s A.J. Ferguson looks to make a lasting impression with Wolfpack
The South Brunswick High graduate is getting a chance to play a regular role for the Wolfpack at defensive tackle because of an injury to senior captain J.R. Sweezy.… Read More »
View ArticleLocal players looking to make contributions to Pirates
Of the four Wilmington area players are on the East Carolina football roster this season, redshirt freshman defensive lineman Terrell Stanley from South Brunswick High stands the best chance of making...
View ArticleFerguson, Caldwell practicing for State, Greene still not back
N.C. State defensive tackle and Southport native A.J. Ferguson has cleared up his academic issues and returned to the practice field for the first time this preseason on Wednesday.… Read More »
View ArticleSouth Brunswick’s Stanley steps in, steps up when Pirates needed him
Redshirt freshman Terrell Stanley, a graduate of South Brunswick High, was pressed into action for ECU on Saturday because of an injury to teammate Michael Brooks.… Read More »
View ArticleSouthport’s Ferguson makes the most of his opportunity for Wolfpack
After suffering a preseason setback that caused him to be dropped from the depth chart, N.C. State defensive tackle A.J. Ferguson battled back into the lineup and made his presence felt with two sacks...
View ArticleECU takes another step forward in its winning education
GREENVILLE – Ruffin McNeill’s degree from East Carolina is in education. He also holds a master’s degree in secondary counseling. They’re two areas of expertise that have come in handy for the...
View ArticlePIRATES REPLAY: Clinching a winning season
ECU Insider Brett Friedlander takes a look back at the good, the bad and the offbeat from the Pirates' win at Tulane on Saturday.… Read More »
View ArticleWolfpack players surprised, excited about unexpected coaching change
Though surprised by the firing of coach Tom O'Brien, especially because of its timing, there’s a sense among members of the N.C. State football team that the change was a needed kickstart to a program...
View ArticleNew look, new coaches provide Southport’s Ferguson with new start at N.C. State
NC State defensive tackle and South Brunswick High graduate A.J. Ferguson is determined to make the most of his final opportunity after battling physical and academic problems during his first three...
View ArticleSouth Brunswick’s Stanley poised for a ‘Devil’ of a season at ECU
After giving a glimpse of his ability in a backup role as a freshman last season, defensive end Terrell Stanley has found a home as an end in new coordinator Rick Smith’s multiple schemes and is poised...
View ArticleSouthport’s A.J. Ferguson suspended for first two N.C. State football games
A 6-foot-2, 301-pound defensive tackle from South Brunswick High, Ferguson has been suspended from the Wolfpack’s first two football games for what coach Dave Doeren said was a violation of “university...
View ArticleECU shows it can get defensive, too, in 31-13 rout of FAU
The East Carolina football team showed it could win a game with an all-out passing attack in its opener against Old Dominion last week. Then again, everyone already knew the Pirates were capable of...
View ArticlePIRATES REPLAY: Surviving a trap in Tennessee
ECU Insider Brett Friedlander takes a look back at the good, the bad and the offbeat of the Pirates' 24-17 win at Middle Tennessee on Saturday.… Read More »
View ArticleWith or without individual awards, ECU’s Stanley motivated to do even more
East Carolina coach Ruffin, McNeill made it a point to express his disappointment last week over the omission of South Brunswick High graduate Terrell Stanley from this year’s All-Conference USA team....
View ArticleBowl win puts exclamation point on season to remember for ECU
As exclamation points go, East Carolina’s 37-20 victory against Ohio in the Beef O’Brady’s Bowl on Monday was an emphatic one. By scoring three fourth quarter touchdowns to rally from behind and win...
View ArticleECU’s Stanley improving, but still critical after car accident
East Carolina football player and Southport native Terrell Stanley remained in critical condition at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville on Thursday after being injured in a serious car accident.… Read...
View ArticleTerrell Stanley medical update
The junior defensive end, a graduate of South Brunswick High School, was hurt when his 2002 Lincoln veered off the road early Wednesday morning while he and teammate Ike Harris were on their way to an...
View ArticleInjured ECU football player Stanley upgraded to ‘good’ condition
East Carolina football player Terrell Stanley, who has been listed as critical since being involved in a weather-related car accident in Greenville on Wednesday, has been upgraded to good condition...
View ArticleECU won’t rush injured star Terrell Stanley’s return to field
Although coach Ruffin McNeill reiterated Saturday that he expects injured defensive star Terrell Stanley to play football for the Pirates again at some point, there’s a good chance it won’t be during...
View ArticleRecovering Stanley will miss 2014 football season for ECU
The South Brunswick High graduate was hospitalized on Feb. 12 when his 2002 Lincoln veered off an icy road and down an embankment while he and teammate Ike Harris were on their way to an offseason...
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