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Tulsa:
Tulsa holds a 5-4 edge in the series, but the Pirates have won the last two meetings over the past two seasons, both games in Tulsa. ECU pulled out a 27-24 victory in the 2008 C-USA Championship Game. Last year, ECU had a six-point advantage at the end of the third quarter, but turned three Tulsa turnovers into touchdowns in the fourth period for a 44-17 victory.
Tulsa 1-5 ATS last 6 games
ECU:
New Systems & Small Inheritances
McNeill has implemented Texas Tech's "Air Raid" offensive system at East Carolina, a spread scheme look that relies on quarterback play ... One of McNeill and offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley's biggest goals during the spring and fall camp was to identify a new signalcaller after the departure of six-year player Patrick Pinkney ... From an experience standpoint, ECU's cupboard is bare as the five current quarterbacks on the roster have never received a snap in fall competition at East Carolina ... Sophomore walk-on Brad Wornick and junior transfer Dominique Davis emerged as the top two choices after camp and are joined by redshirt freshman Rio Johnson, true freshmen Shane Carden and Zackary Illing (walk-on) ... The only player with collegiate experience as a Pirate was sophomore Josh Jordan (3 career games, 5-of-7 passing, 61 yards), but he was moved to the receiver position during the summer months.
Pirate Coaching Debuts
First-year East Carolina head football coaches have compiled an all-time record of 8-11 when making their Pirate debut in season openers ... While five of the past seven "new hires" opened their ECU career 1-0, among the past three, Skip Holtz was the lone winner with his victory over Duke in 2005.
Empty Cupboards
East Carolina's 34 lost lettermen (off the 2009 roster) ranks as the highest number among all FBS programs ... In addition, the Pirates' six returning starters are the fewest among all Conference USA teams.
Offense's First Line Of Defense
One of the areas where East Carolina can boast of experience this season is the offensive line as it returns three of five starters in tackle Willie Smith and guards Cory Dowless and D.J. Scott ... The trio has combined to make 82 starts, which includes a run of 56-straight openings (Smith 14 starts/ 14 consecutive, Dowless 36/28 and Scott 32/14) ... The three played a key role in the Pirates' No. 6 national rank for fewest sacks allowed (12/0.86 spg) last season (ECU was "sack-free" in seven of the last 10 games).
ECU is 9-2 SU last 11 at home
Tulsa holds a 5-4 edge in the series, but the Pirates have won the last two meetings over the past two seasons, both games in Tulsa. ECU pulled out a 27-24 victory in the 2008 C-USA Championship Game. Last year, ECU had a six-point advantage at the end of the third quarter, but turned three Tulsa turnovers into touchdowns in the fourth period for a 44-17 victory.
Tulsa 1-5 ATS last 6 games
ECU:
New Systems & Small Inheritances
McNeill has implemented Texas Tech's "Air Raid" offensive system at East Carolina, a spread scheme look that relies on quarterback play ... One of McNeill and offensive coordinator Lincoln Riley's biggest goals during the spring and fall camp was to identify a new signalcaller after the departure of six-year player Patrick Pinkney ... From an experience standpoint, ECU's cupboard is bare as the five current quarterbacks on the roster have never received a snap in fall competition at East Carolina ... Sophomore walk-on Brad Wornick and junior transfer Dominique Davis emerged as the top two choices after camp and are joined by redshirt freshman Rio Johnson, true freshmen Shane Carden and Zackary Illing (walk-on) ... The only player with collegiate experience as a Pirate was sophomore Josh Jordan (3 career games, 5-of-7 passing, 61 yards), but he was moved to the receiver position during the summer months.
Pirate Coaching Debuts
First-year East Carolina head football coaches have compiled an all-time record of 8-11 when making their Pirate debut in season openers ... While five of the past seven "new hires" opened their ECU career 1-0, among the past three, Skip Holtz was the lone winner with his victory over Duke in 2005.
Empty Cupboards
East Carolina's 34 lost lettermen (off the 2009 roster) ranks as the highest number among all FBS programs ... In addition, the Pirates' six returning starters are the fewest among all Conference USA teams.
Offense's First Line Of Defense
One of the areas where East Carolina can boast of experience this season is the offensive line as it returns three of five starters in tackle Willie Smith and guards Cory Dowless and D.J. Scott ... The trio has combined to make 82 starts, which includes a run of 56-straight openings (Smith 14 starts/ 14 consecutive, Dowless 36/28 and Scott 32/14) ... The three played a key role in the Pirates' No. 6 national rank for fewest sacks allowed (12/0.86 spg) last season (ECU was "sack-free" in seven of the last 10 games).
ECU is 9-2 SU last 11 at home
