Appeared in 33 games and made 11 starts ... Tallied 72 tackles (38 solo), four pass breakups and three quarterback pressures ... Also credited with 2.5 TFLs (-11 yards), which included one sack (-7 yards) ... Added an interception, a forced fumble and recovery along with a blocked field goal attempt. ECU alumnus Cliff Godwin, an academic All-American for the Pirates, had … Rated as the 58th-best running back nationally and 38th-best player in Alabama in the 2021 class per 247Sports.com ... Cited as the 16th-best athlete (state) and No. Originally a member of North Carolina’s 2016 signing class and played in the Tar Heels’ program for four seasons. Recruited primarily by Ball State and Toledo out of high school. Prep School: Listed on Fork Union Military’s post-graduate roster as a cornerback and wide receiver in 2020 ... Blue Devils compiled a 5-1 record during the fall, opening the campaign with a 28-21 loss to Jireh Prep before rolling off five wins in a row to close season (Steel City Prep/20-19, Myrtle Beach Prep/32-0 & 46-8, Georgia Prep/26-6, Ahop Christian Academy/34-9). It’s disappointing. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. “You probably expected it at some point,” Dooley, said of the pause. There are many changes to the upcoming semester. East Carolina head football coach Mike Houston announced Wednesday that 12 student-athletes have signed a national letter-of-intent and four (4) … 4 junior college inside linebacker nationally according to ESPN.com ... Also recruited by SMU, Texas Tech and Tulsa out of junior college. Verbally committed to East Carolina on August 1, 2020 … Will officially enroll early at ECU (January, 2021) and is expected to participate with the Pirates in spring drills. Avery Durham, DL, 6-7, 305, Fr., Yadkinville, N.C (Forbush HS). An alert on the ECU … ECU is reporting 28 students and two employees were listed as new cases from August 2nd through the 8th. 3 inside linebacker in Texas and No. Initially chose Oklahoma over Clemson, Florida, North Carolina and others. Dooley is currently in the third year of his second stint with East Carolina. GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) – East Carolina head football coach Mike Houston announced Wednesday that 12 student-athletes have signed a national letter-of-intent and four (4) others have officially confirmed their enrollment status with the Pirates. Personal: Younger brother of current Pirate defensive back and special teams performer Jonathan Coleman, who played in six games and logged two tackles as a redshirt freshman in 2020. This follows UNC System guidance for all campuses. “You see it throughout the country and you expect it, but when you have to deal with it, it’s a little bit different, obviously. The University of Cincinnati men's basketball team's home game on Wednesday against East Carolina University has been postponed due to COVID … East Carolina University announced more temporary furloughs and salary reductions because of the coronavirus pandemic Monday. “We are disappointed that we will not be able to compete this spring. "ECU Athletics was informed Saturday evening that men's basketball head coach Joe Dooley tested positive for COVID-19 through a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test … The Temple Football game versus East Carolina Pirates was delayed Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field after a player possible symptoms of COVID-19. Copyright 2020 WITN. Blackbeard's Back Researchers are using the Blackbeard acoustic wave glider to track the migratory pathways of southern flounder. 10 by Rivals.com and No. D.J. The East Carolina baseball team adapted to protocols relating to the coronavirus pandemic and had a productive offseason in the classroom and on the field during fall semester. From there, Dooley went on to have stints as an assistant at Wyoming and New Mexico before joining Bill Self's coaching staff at Kansas. High School: A four-year all-district selection and an Associated Press Class 6A All-State (honorable mention) choice as a senior at Aldine-MacArthur ... Tallied 116 tackles (76 solo), 19.0 TFLs, eight sacks, three forced fumbles and two interceptions during senior season in 2017 ... Garnered MacArthur “Overall Player-of-the-Game” honors on four occasions as a senior and garnered top defensive accolades once ... A three-star prep prospect according to 247Sports.com, which also ranked him as the No. Our priority is to always provide the best academic and athletic experience for each student-athlete, […] "Coach Dooley is in self-isolation and not experiencing any symptoms. Rated as a three-star prospect by 247Sports.com and a two-star recruit by Rivals.com ... Also earned varsity letters as a track & field standout ... An Honor Roll student in the classroom. The school said 10 … Verbally committed to East Carolina on December 3, 2020. Wearing a face covering is an expression of care, an acknowledgment of our community and a vital part of our plan to make ECU as safe as possible for … Connected on 14-of-22 field goal tries and 69-of-75 PAT attempts in 23 contests as a sophomore and junior during two-year career as EHS’s top specialist ... Also kicked off 113 times for 4,532 yards with 33 touchbacks and logged 70 punts for 2,489 yards (35.6 avg. GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - East Carolina University says it has identified a cluster of COVID-19 cases in Gateway Residence Hall. Stood among the nation’s Top 175 (171) overall players according to ESPN.com ... Tabbed as the 24th-best receiver in the nation by ESPN.com, 49th by Rivals.com and 50th by Scout.com ... Ranked as the No. GREENVILLE, N.C. – East Carolina University Director of Athletics Jon Gilbert announced Thursday that all football activities are pausing indefinitely after evaluating results from the latest rounds of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing. Recovered fumbles against Rezolution Prep Academy and Cisco College, while also blocking a kick in a matchup against RPA ...  Logged a 10-yard TFL at Kilgore and a half TFL at New Mexico Military Institute (-3 yards). Credited with playing a key interior role for a HHS program that advanced to postseason and rolled to a combined 17-0 record in the highly-regarded Region 4 (Class 6A) during sophomore, junior and senior years ... Top campaign was an 11-2 mark (6-0 region) in 2019 in which the Golden Gophers downed Selma and Eufaula in the first two round of the playoffs and garnered a No. Broke up other pass at Syracuse and forced a fumble at Virginia. We will continue to follow all health and safety guidelines as outlined by our medical staff.". ECU is currently next scheduled to play on Sunday, Jan. 24 against Memphis. Signed as a defensive back. Rated as the No. Richard Pearce, OL, 6-3, 305, Fr., Hueytown, Ala. (Hueytown HS). 21 inmates at the Wake County Detention Center tested positive for COVID-19. ECU beats depleted Temple in game delayed by COVID concerns November 21, 2020 GMT PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyler Snead scored two touchdowns, including a 95-yard kickoff return, and East Carolina beat Temple 28-3 on Saturday in a game delayed nearly an hour because of COVID-19 concerns. The AAC announced Monday that ECU's next game at Wichita State on Dec. 30 has been postponed due to COVID-19 cases and contact tracing in ECU's basketball program. ECU football set to face Georgia State following Panthers’ COVID-19 testing errors ATLANTA (WITN) - As originally scheduled, ECU football will face Georgia State … Verbally committed to East Carolina on September 1, 2020. For the second time this offseason, East Carolina has paused all football activities due to COVID-19 cases among the team. East Carolina’s men’s basketball game for Wednesday night at Wichita State was postponed from two positive COVID-19 tests by Tier 1 members within ECU’s program, a … 56 player in North Carolina according to 247Sports Composite ... Was also tabbed as the state’s No. Rated as a three-star prospect according to 247Sports Composite and ESPN.com ... Earned two stars from Rivals.com ... Ranked among the Top 50 (44) recruits in the state of Virginia per 247Sports.com ... Also recruited by other FBS programs Air Force, Charlotte, Coastal Carolina, Kent State, Liberty, Massachusetts, Navy, Old Dominion, Rice, Western Michigan (along with a number of Ivy League schools). All rights reserved. Originally a member of Miami’s (Ohio) 2019 signing class but never experienced action with the RedHawks before transferring to Blinn (Texas). Verbally committed to East Carolina on Dec. 9, 2020 ... Will officially enroll early at ECU (January, 2021) and is expected to participate with the Pirates in spring drills … Originally signed with North Carolina on Dec. 18, 2019. But ECU has struggled to consistently practice and get games in since conference play started. ... East Carolina University has identified two new clusters of COVID-19. Troy Lewis, WR, 6-3, 195, Fr., Chesterfield, Va. (Matoaca HS). Last week, ECU … Kingston McKinstry, DB, 6-1, 190, Soph., Grove City, Ohio (Grove City HS/Iowa Central CC). © 2005-2021 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — East Carolina University reported a cluster of COVID-19 cases among its baseball team, officials reported Thursday. Verbally committed to East Carolina on July 11, 2020. He took the gig ahead of the 2013-14 season and made two NCAA appearances and two NIT appearances in five years. Rated as the No. East Carolina University notified its community on Jan. 14 that a cluster of COVID-19 cases has developed within the baseball team. Verbally committed to East Carolina on December 12, 2020 ... Will have three years of eligibility remaining. Collected two tackles in Sooners’ debut against FAU and matched total again vs. Kansas State. Joseph McKay, RB, 6-0, 216, Fr., Phenix City, Ala. (Central HS). The entire … 2019: Experienced action in seven contests as a redshirt freshman at TCU, playing in tilts against Iowa State, Kansas State, Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma State, Baylor and Texas Tech ... Tallied lone tackle of campaign vs. Jayhawks. Jacoby Simpson, ILB, 6-0, 225, Soph., Houston, Texas (Aldine-MacArthur HS/TCU/Cisco CC). In addition to ECU, recruited by FBS programs Boston College, Buffalo, Coastal Carolina, Kent State, Liberty, Massachusetts, Ohio, Old Dominion, Rutgers and Temple. Personal: Began playing football at age seven, following in familial footsteps ... Father (Tony), who currently serves as an assistant coach on the Abbeville staff, was a walk-on at South Carolina, while older brother (Nate) was a Shrine Bowl All-Star Game participant and is now a redshirt freshman defensive end at Atlantic Coast Conference member Pittsburgh. Verbally committed to East Carolina on September 4, 2020 ... Will have three years of eligibility remaining ... Will officially enroll early at ECU (January, 2021) and is expected to participate with the Pirates in spring drills … Originally a member of TCU’s 2018 signing class and played in the Horned Frogs’ program for two seasons (11 games). After losing a trip to Florida for the team’s season-opening neutral site tournament in November (Gulf Coast Showcase), the Pirates’ non-conference slate went off without a hitch as they went 7-0. Rated as a two-star prospect by Rivals.com ... Also considered FBS programs Appalachian State, Boston College, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Central Michigan, Cincinnati, Coastal Carolina, Connecticut, Florida International, Florida Atlantic, Illinois, Kansas, Kent State, Liberty, Marshall, Middle Tennessee State, Rutgers, South Alabama, Southern Mississippi, Temple, Toledo, Troy, Tulane, UAB, Utah and Western Kentucky before opting to sign with the Pirates. East Carolina head coach Mike Houston, shown along the sideline during the season opener against Central Florida, said his program is dealing with some issues related to coronavirus … Rated No. Ahead of the 2018-19 season, Dooley was rehired by East Carolina and put in charge of the program again. And with the increase in competition, the team’s play has also suffered a bit. Played primarily on the defensive line as a sophomore to earn first varsity letter, recording 15 tackles (four solo) as the Bulldogs went 7-4 ... A three-star prospect according to 247Sports Composite and ESPN.com ... Earned two stars from Rivals.com ... Also recruited by Georgia State. ECU football inks 16 early signees on National Signing Day, UPDATE: More charges announced after body found in trunk of car, NCDHHS reports first identified case of COVID-19 variant, D.H. Conley volleyball sweeps Cox Mill to win 3A state title, D.H. Conley vs. Cox Mill 3A State Championship Highlights 1-23-21, D.H. Conley 3A State Championship Postgame Zoom, Jones, Louisville hand Duke third straight loss, 70-65, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HQQwD2LbUU. Verbally committed to East Carolina on December 14, 2020. Cruz Temple, DB, 5-11, 205, Fr., Abbeville, S.C. (Abbeville High School). Greenville, N.C. — Following the results from the latest COVID-19 testing and contact tracing, the East Carolina men's basketball program has paused all team-related activities. East Carolina announced on Thursday that the Pirates will be pausing football activities indefinitely. Ryan Jones, TE, 6-2, 231, Jr., Charlotte, N.C (Mallard Creek HS/Oklahoma). Personal: Son of John Garrett and Asheika Ford. Personal: Son of Jerry and Trista Chalmers. An official walks across the field during a delay before the Temple-East Carolina football game at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020. Dooley spoke with the media through Zoom earlier this week on Thursday, shortly after the news of the pause. ECU coach Mike Houston discusses the team's COVID-19 issues the Pirates have encountered ahead of the Navy game. T.J. Lockley, WR, 6-0, 175, Fr., Daytona Beach, Fla. (Mainland HS). Dooley has compiled a 198-152 overall head coaching record, including a 84-94 mark during his time with the Pirates. A day after East Carolina announced a cluster of 10 positive COVID-19 cases among the baseball program, the Pirates released their 2021 schedule Friday. Canaan Clark, OL, 6-6, 310, Fr., Cumming, Ga. (Forsyth Central HS). The Pirates have managed to play just two games since Dec. 22. Verbally committed to East Carolina on July 6, 2020. ECU is 1-3 in league action and now 7-3 overall. None of those tests came back positive. DURHAM, N.C. (WNCN) — Out of abundance of concern amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Carolina Central University Eagles have opted out of its upcoming football season. Turned in a 22-tackle (10 solo) performance as a junior in 2019, adding 8.0 TFLs and three sacks ... As a sophomore, recorded 20 stops (11 solo) and contributed 3.0 TFLs along with a one-yard sack in 2018. Verbally committed to East Carolina on July 3, 2020. “You see it throughout the country and you expect it, but when you have to deal with it, it’s a little bit different, obviously. Chose East Carolina over Middle Tennessee State among others. All affected individuals will … The ECU at Temple game at Lincoln Financial Field, which was supposed to have a 12:03 p.m. kickoff, has been delayed almost 50 minutes due to a COVID-19 issue. Laith Marjan, PK/P, 6-3, 194, Fr., Cary, N.C. (Enloe HS). Netted first career interception and added a solo tackle at UCLA. According to ECU News Services, 10 cases have been discovered within the baseball team.The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services defines a cluster as more than five positive cases within a 14-day period. Dooley spent 10 years at Kansas, winning a national championship during the 2007-08 season when Kansas topped Memphis. 40 overall player per ESPN.com ... Earned additional varsity letters as a track & field standout ... Also recruited by Air Force, Appalachian State, Georgia State, Georgia Southern, Liberty and Tulane as a prep prospect. Verbally committed to East Carolina on July 30, 2020 … Will officially enroll early at ECU (January, 2021) and is expected to participate with the Pirates in spring drills. Verbally committed to East Carolina on June 10, 2020 … Will officially enroll early at ECU (January, 2021) and is expected to participate with the Pirates in spring drills. ... and one within the football team. We’ll take good care of our kids and we’ll move on once it’s time to move on.”. Mike Houston Comments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HQQwD2LbUU, Jayden Chalmers, DB, 6-0, 170, Fr., Sanford, N.C. (Lee County HS/Fork Union Military). Collected 22 stops, two interceptions, 15 batted passes and a fumble scoop in 2018 ... Also caught eight passes for 133 yards and two scores, while averaging 29.3 yards per kickoff return during junior year ... A three-star prospect who was rated as the No. Booked two solo tackles against the Mustangs. Primarily played at tight end as a junior for coach Jay Parker, making 35 receptions for 391 yards (11.2 ypr) and four touchdowns to guide the Warriors to a 5-5 mark (after opening the campaign winning four of their first five) ... Defensively, made eight tackles, 2.0 TFL, a sack, a forced fumble and blocked a field goal attempt ... Also returned five kickoffs for 60 yards ... Earned First-Team All-Region 5B honors on offense and was a second-team selection on special teams as a punter, averaging 38.5 yards per boot (and exceeding the 40 ypp clip in five separate contests, including a 47.0 performance vs. The … Received additional offers from Air Force, Army and Oklahoma. Florida Gulf Coast was Dooley's second head coaching job. Now, it’s up to students to follow the protocols. We’ve completed two weeks of classes in our first eight … East Carolina's men's basketball head coach Joe Dooley has tested positive for COVID-19, the athletic department has announced. The NCAA’s early football signing period extends through Friday. Picked off his first career pass during road win at Georgia Tech and registered first sack against Cavaliers. 5 safety in the country per 247Sports.com. On Monday, Notre Dame football announced that 189 COVID-19 tests were administered to student-athletes last week. Jacob Coleman, TE, 6-4, 215, Fr., Chesterfield, Va. (Matoaca HS). It’s disappointing. 2020: Did not compete while completing transfer requirements. We’ll take good care of our kids and we’ll move on once it’s time to move on.”. To the ECU Community: Throughout the summer, we planned and prepared our campus for the Return of Pirate Nation, and more than two weeks ago, we welcomed Pirates back to campus. As of July 1, 2020, faculty, staff, students and visitors on campus are expected to wear a face covering in public places and face-to-face meetings, including classrooms and labs. Credited with a blocked field goal in a 48-20 win over Georgia Tech. Georgia State to host East Carolina Saturday after game against UNCC postponed Georgia State's athletics department said the positive COVID-19 tests that led to … The good thing is we’ve got great medical care. He got his first head coaching job at ECU in 1995 and was the head coach until 1999. Chose TCU over Kansas State, Texas Tech, Arkansas, Louisville and Arizona State during initial recruiting process. “You probably expected it at some point,” Dooley said of the pause. 33 running back (nationally) according to ESPN.com ... Rivals.com rankings include 28th (state prospect) and 35th (national running backs). Another college football game is off the Sept. 12 schedule due to COVID-19 concerns, another sign of trouble for schools hoping to complete a fall season. This comes as a result of the latest rounds of COVID-19 testing. By WITN Web Team. Walter Simmons III, QB, 6-2, 180, Fr., Orange Park, Fla. (Oakleaf HS). Opened collegiate career on defense (OLB) but is expected to move to tight end upon arrival at ECU … Will officially enroll early at ECU (January, 2021) and is expected to participate with the Pirates in spring drills. The good thing is we’ve got great medical care. The game was delayed so that a player could be tested for COVID-19 just before kickoff. ECU identifies two more COVID-19 clusters. Beta Club member. Among North Carolina recruits, earned a No. 2020: Did not play (opted out prior to the beginning of the season). The release from ECU said Dooley, 54, is currently asymptomatic. Garcia was the Pirates' highest-rated recruit of the 2020 class and he's the highest-ranked quarterback prospect ECU has signed in the 247Sports Composite era (dating back to 2000). Verbally committed to East Carolina on December 10, 2020. ECU's road trip to Cincinnati last Wednesday was also postponed due to virus issues on the Bearcats' end. Designated as a two-star recruit per Rivals.com ... Ranked among the Top 35 prospects in the state of South Carolina by 247Sports.com ... Also received offers from Air Force, Army, Coastal Carolina, Georgia Southern, Georgia State and Navy. … GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Figures show the number of COVID-19 cases among East Carolina University students and staff nearly tripled the week before classes started. A school official said a Temple football player was taken to the main campus to be tested for COVID-19. Julius Wood, DB,  6-2, 196, Soph., Columbus, Ohio (Walnut Ridge HS/Blinn CC). At East Carolina University, an outbreak of 10 cases on the football team have paused all football activities. Dooley's positive test comes on the heels of a pause for the entire program after there were five positive results from COVID tests earlier this week. GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — East Carolina University is going in a new direction to spot the coronavirus on campus. Oh yes, Temple lost its fifth game in a row, this one 28-3 to East Carolina. 2 standing by ESPN.com, No. 7 junior college safety nationally according to ESPN.com ... A three-star JuCo prospect and the No. East Carolina University announced earlier this week a cluster of five cases had been identified within the men's program. Personal: Grandfather (Walter Simmons, Sr.) was a defensive end at Edward Waters College, an NAIA school in Jacksonville, while father (Simmons, Jr.) was a defensive tackle for Bethune-Cookman ... Made the transition to quarterback at age 11 after beginning Pop Warner career as a defensive end and linebacker. East Carolina’s … 18 among all dual-threat quarterbacks nationally per ESPN.com (33rd by 247Sports.com) ... Also recruited by Central Florida, Coastal Carolina, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, Illinois, LSU, Marshall, Memphis, Old Dominion, South Florida, Southern Miss, UAB, Virginia, Virginia Tech and West Virginia. 2017: Played in opener against California before suffering a season-ending injury (redshirted). "ECU Athletics was informed Saturday evening that men's basketball head coach Joe Dooley tested positive for COVID-19 through a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test administered on Saturday," the release said. It comes after administrators eliminated nearly all in-person instruction for fall due to COVID-19. Kicked off 45 times for 1,746 yards and six TBs ... Added 38 punts for 1,280 yards (33.7 avg. GREENVILLE, N.C. 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