Pirate backfield may be less crowded at Carolina

Posted Sep 16, 2009
As Week 3 of the college football season looms, East Carolina is still looking for an offensive identity. There have been glimpses of greatness in ECU's 1-1 start to the season, but in each of the team's first two games, those glimpses have ultimately disappeared. Part of the discussion this week as the Pirates plot their weekend showdown at No. 24 North Carolina is what to do with all those running backs. (Greenville Daily Reflector)

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