ARTICLE OF THE DAY

Mid-Season Did You Know?
by Jonathan Ellerbe
10/20/06

1. That ECU is 10-4 all-time vs. teams from the state of Texas?

2. That through the first six games this season ECU has scored 121 points and their opponents have scored 144?

3. That ECU has scored only 33 points in the 1st & 3rd quarter (20 & 13 respectively)?

4. That 11 different ECU players have scored a touchdown this season?

5. That ECU punter Ryan Dougherty is one of the 11 players with a touchdown this season?

6. That only three players (James Pinkney–2, Aundrae Allison–2 and Chris Johnson-3) have more than one touchdown?

7. That ECU’s first six opponents have a combined 22-17 overall record?

8. That ECU’s final six opponents have a combined 16-22 overall record?

9. That Wake Forest (6-1) has as many wins as ECU (2-4), UNC (1-6), NC State (3-3) and Duke (0-6) combined?

10. That there are seven undefeated teams and six winless teams remaining?

11. That there are 18 bowl eligible teams right now (minimum of six wins)?

12. That Boise State (7-0) is the only non-BCS team that is currently bowl eligible?

Just some food for thought...

Until we greet you next week from the Miller Lite Sports Bar, have a great sports weekend and Go Pirates!