2005 SENIOR PLAYER BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES

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1 2005 SENIOR PLAYER BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES 9 ZACH BAKER Strong Safety 6-2, 212, Two Letters Tucson, Ariz. (Pima CC) 2005: Was ECU s third-leading tackler with 58 stops in 2005, 41 of those coming as solo hits Was also credited with 2.0 tackles for loss (-4 yards), one pass breakup (Tulsa), one fumble recovery (Duke) and three interceptions (two vs. Duke, one vs. West Virginia for a return of 37 yards) Also rushed for 44 yards on a fake punt vs. UCF Recorded a career-high 11 tackles at Tulsa Made eight starts in 2005 and finished his career with 19 total starts (22 games). 2004: Started all 11 games at the free safety position... Stood second on unit with 76 tackles, 47 coming on solo hits to earn All-Conference USA honors (third-team) Topped Pirates with five interceptions (Wake Forest, Tulane, Army, Houston and N.C. State) Credited with two sacks (WFU, Louisville) and five overall stops for lost yardage Had pass breakups against Southern Miss and Army Turned in two double-digit tackle performances, booking a season-best 11 hits vs. Southern Miss in Hattiesburg after picking up 10 stops vs. Wake Forest in home opener Assisted on six tackles in first career collegiate I-A contest at West Virginia... Late third quarter pick against Demon Deacons set up TD to help Pirates close to within seven points... Recorded eight tackles vs. Cincinnati and collected four tackles and a sack versus Louisville... Collected eight tackles and returned an interception for 27 yards in win over Army... Other games of note include a nine-tackle effort at USF and a six-stop outing vs. Memphis... Picked off three passes in the last five games (four in last seven)... Five interceptions ranked 12th nationally (most at ECU since 1998) Joined ECU program in January, 2004 (early signee) and participated in spring drills. At Pima Junior College: A two-time All-Western States Football League selection... Earned honorable mention NJCAA All-America honors... Tallied 62 tackles and six interceptions as a sophomore (final season)... Ran a yard dash. High School: Starred at Sabino (Ariz.) High School, one of the Tuscon area s top prep programs... Named to all-city squad... Helped lead team to the state title game and 13-1 record as a junior... Recorded six interceptions and caught 12 touchdowns passes during senior campaign... Personal: A communications major... Son of William and Janet Baker... Born July 27, BAKER S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year G UT AT TOT SKS TFL CF RF INT QB PB totals DONTAE BIBBS Defensive Back 5-8, 177, No Letters Forest Park, Ga. (Morris Brown College) 2005: Did not experience official game action but contributed unselfish service as member of the scout teams Provided the ECU program with loyal reserve service since transferring from Morris Brown (Ga.) College when the program was discontinued after the 2002 season Credited with one tackle and a pass breakup during the Purple-Gold Spring Game. 2004: Did not experience action during junior season but did contribute active role as a member of the scout team. 2003: Played in the final three games of the season (USF, Tulane and Southern Miss) Notched only tackle of season in season finale against the Golden Eagles at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. High School: Starred at Marrow High School, which is located in the suburbs of Atlanta. Personal: A business management major Son of Deloncio and Deserae Benton... Born Dec. 17, BIBBS CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year G UT AT TOT SKS TFL CF RF INT QB PB totals BRYSON BOWLING Wide Receiver 6-2, 174, Four Letters Johnson City, Tenn. (Science Hill) 2005: Opened season (Duke) as a starter but playing time decreased as year developed In all, played in six games (Duke, Wake Forest, West Virginia, Southern Miss, Rice and UAB) An unheralded performer who quietly lead by example Recorded one catch for six yards in the Purple-Gold Spring Game. 2004: Made one start (career-first vs. Memphis) in six overall appearances Played in games against West Virginia, Wake Forest, Houston, South Florida, Memphis and N.C. State Caught at least one pass in each contest played in... Had 11-yard reception vs. WVU before catching a pass for no yardage vs. Wake Forest... Caught two passes for 26 yards against Houston... Pulled in two catches for 18 yards at USF... Set career-highs with in

2 receptions (three), receiving yards (42) and long catch (25) against the Tigers... Caught first career touchdown on a four-yard pass from James Pinkney vs. Memphis midway through third quarter... Closed out campaign with three-yard grab vs. N.C. State in Charlotte at Bank of America Stadium DNP-CD against Cincinnati, Louisville, Tulane, Southern Miss and Army Caught a 14-yard TD pass from Patrick Pinkey during an ECU JV game against Hargraves Military Academy Oct : Played in the first four games of the season to earn letter (Cincinnati, West Virginia, Miami (Fla.) and Wake Forest... Caught two passes for 18 yards Opened campaign with four-yard grab against Bearcats in nationally-televised contest before recording a season-high 14-yard catch against West Virginia at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. 2002: Won initial collegiate letter as a true freshman Made college debut against Army Oct. 5 and played in the remaining eight games but did not catch a pass. High School: A Tennessee Sports Writers Association Class 5-A All-State choice (first-team) as a senior at Science Hill High School Also selected to the Associated Press All-State unit (second-team) Registered 43 receptions for 1,002 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior... Earned conference player-of-the-year and All-East Tennessee honors... Played in Georgia- Tennessee All-Star Game... Coach was by John Bowles... Was an accomplished decathlon performer on the strength of sprint, triple jump and pole vault skills... Earned diploma in the spring of 2002 before enrolling at ECU High school was located less than a few miles from the campus of East Tennessee State University, which fielded a Division I-AA football program before dropping the sport prior to the 2004 season. Personal: An accounting major... Son of Billy Bowling and Ronzella Wright... Born October 4, BOWLING S CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICS Year G NO YDS AVG. TD LONG (WVU) (MEM) totals (MEM) 43 JOSH CHILSOM Linebacker 5-10, 220, Three Letters Seffner, Fla. (Armwood) 2005: Re-joined ECU program during the summer after sitting out the entire season (fall, spring drills)... Immediately impressed new coaching staff with tenacity and quickness to earn a starting job at outside linebacker during preseason camp Played in all 11 games and made nine starts (came off bench against Marshall and UAB to close season) Finished tied for fourth on unit with 53 stops (32 solo) Also credited with six tackles for lost yardage (-14) and one sack Produced a season-high 10 stops (sack) at West Virginia Other efforts of note include an eight-tackle performance vs. Wake Forest and a pair of seven-tackle days (Southern Miss, SMU). 2004: Was not a member of the program, instead concentrated on work in the classroom. 2003: Played in all 12 games and made five starts at the wolf linebacker position... Finished as the team s fourth leading tackler for a second consecutive season with 55 stops... Recorded a season-best 10 tackles against North Carolina... Tallied six or more tackles in a game five times... Intercepted a pass against Southern Miss, the first of his collegiate career. 2002: Made an immediate impact as a redshirt freshman as he started each of his first eight collegiate games at inside linebacker... Finished as team s fourth-leading tackler with 74 total stops... Broke ECU record for most sacks in a season by a freshman (four)... Had six tackles for losses... Tied for third in Conference USA in forced fumbles with three... Had three double-digit tackle games... Recorded a career-high 12 tackles, including two sacks, against Southern Miss... Had 11 tackles in collegiate debut at Duke... All three of his forced fumbles came at West Virginia, a game in which he had 10 total tackles... Had eight stops and two tackles for losses in win over Tulane. 2001: Did not see any action during his first year at ECU... Earned team s Rick Bankston Memorial Award as most outstanding defensive scout team player. High School: An all-state, All-Sun Coast, all-district, All-Western Conference and two-time all-county pick... School s all-time leading tackler... Recorded 122 tackles with six for losses and four sacks as a senior... Helped team reach state semifinals in 2000, posting an 11-3 record... Returned two interceptions for touchdowns Hillsborough County Defensive Player-of-the-Year... Four-year starter... Was also on the AHS track and field team, specializing in the shot put. Personal: An exercise and sport science major... Born April 5, CHILSOM S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year G TT SKS TFL CF RF INT PB did not play totals MATT COX Defensive Back 5-10, 180, One Letter Springfield, Ohio (Concord College) 2005: A former walk-on and program-type player who earned roster position and playing time as a senior Developed into a pivotal special teams performer while also experiencing limited duty in the secondary Played in all 11 games and was credited with a pair of special teams hits both solo stops against Marshall and UAB Made a positive impact to ECU s preparation efforts as a steady scout team performer during his career Recorded a pair of tackles in the 2005 Purple-Gold Spring Game. 2004: Did not experience game action during junior campaign but contributed notable play on Pirates developmental roster. 2003: Did not play during first season in ECU program Earned roster position as a walk-on transfer during spring drills Joined ECU program after opening career at Concord (W.Va.) College. High School: Enjoyed stellar prep season as a quarterback and running back at Tecumseh (Ohio) High School Helped guide squad to a four-year mark of Also lettered as a sprinter for the Arrows track & field team. Personal: A criminal justice major Son of Thurl and Mindy Cox... Born May 4, 1982 at Springfield, Ohio.

3 COX CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year G UT AT TOT SKS TFL CF RF INT QB PB totals GARY FREEMAN Center 6-1, 330, Four Letters Chesapeake, Va. (Deep Creek) 2005: Started all 11 games and served as one of ECU s captains Opened season as Pirates top right guard but was moved to the center position beginning with the Wake Forest game and remained the starter at that position for the rest of the season Finished tied for second on the offensive line with 52 knock-down blocks (4.7 kpg) Played in a team-high 767 snaps Ended career with a total of 20 starts. 2004: Experienced action in all 11 games and made seven starts Opened contests at right guard against West Virginia (season-opener), Louisville, Tulane, Southern Miss, Army, Houston and South Florida Officially played on 588 snaps and earned a composite grade of 75.1 percent Credited with 66.0 knock-down blocks. 2003: Played in four games as a sophomore... Moved to right guard after opening collegiate career as a center... Opened games against USF at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium and vs. Tulane at the Superdome in New Orleans. 2002: Lettered as a true freshman after playing in nine games... Majority of action came on special teams and as reserve at center behind Doug White... Made collegiate debut Sept. 28 against Tulane. High School: Two-time all-state, three-time all-district and two-time all-region selection at Deep Creek High School... A First-Team All-Group 3-A choice by the Associated Press... Listed as 37 th -best prospect in state of Virginia by SuperPrep Magazine and was included among top 100 linemen in the nation by another recruiting publication... Tallied 34 tackles, one sack, one fumble recovery and a blocked kick in 2001 as a senior... Guided DCHS to a 23-2 record as a junior and senior while playing in Virginia s largest classification... A four-year starter at center for Coach David Cox... Also lettered three years in baseball and played one year of basketball. Personal: Major is family and community services... Son of Proctor and Mary Freeman... Born March 6, 1984 at Portsmouth, Va. 89 SEAN HARMON Tight End 6-3, 276, Two Letters Edmond, Okla. (Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College) 2005: Slowed by continuing effects of earlier knee injury which limited his time and contributions as a senior Played in five games (Duke, West Virginia, Memphis, UCF and Tulsa), all of the bench Made two receptions for a total of 22 yards (11.0 ypr) Had one catch for eight yards vs. UCF before closing year with a 15-yard reception in front of his hometown fans at Tulsa Utilized often in run-blocking situations. 2004: Suffered a season-ending knee injury during a practice session prior to the Southern Miss contest after recently assuming starting tight end role after similar injury to Shawn Levesque (Wake Forest) In all, played in five games and made three starts (Cincinnati, Louisville and Tulane) Came off the bench against West Virginia and Wake Forest Recorded six catches for 58 yards and one touchdown (Louisville) Opened ECU career with a pair of receptions for 19 yards at Mountaineer Stadium against West Virginia Turned in top performance of season in Conference USA clash vs. nationally-ranked Louisville at Papa John s Stadium Made a season-high four receptions for a personal-best 39 yards and a score against the Cardinals Hauled in 20-yard TD pass from James Pinkney early in the second quarter to even game 7-7 before eventual loss Signed with the Pirate program in February. Junior College: Caught 15 passes for 158 yards and two touchdowns at Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (Miami) in Helped Golden Norsemen to a 10-2 record as a sophomore Member of back-to-back conference championship squads during junior college career. High School: Recorded 42 receptions for 636 yards as a senior at Sante Fe High School Originally signed with Oklahoma State upon graduation but enrolled at NEO in Miami, Okla, instead Bench-pressed 365 pounds as a high school senior. Personal: A communication major. HARMON S CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICS Year G NO YDS AVG. TD LONG (LOU) (TUL) totals (LOU) 6 DEMETRIUS HODGES Cornerback/Return Specialist 5-9, 194, Two Letters West Palm Beach, Fla. (Georgia Military) 2005: An exciting and quick return specialist who developed into one of the Pirates top secondary members as a senior after transferring into ECU program from Georgia Military Academy prior to the 2004 campaign Played in all 11 games and made eight starts (season-opener vs. Duke, Rice, SMU, Memphis, UCF, Tulsa, Marshall and UAB) Stood sixth on the unit with 46 total tackles (41 solo) Also credited with one tackle for lost yardage (Marshall) Picked off a pair of passes (both coming at SMU, one which thwarted a potential game-winning Mustang drive late in the fourth quarter) and recorded four breakups Top tackle effort was an eight-stop performance at Marshall Opened season with seven hits against Duke Posted a tackle, fumble recovery and a pair of pass breakups during the Purple-Gold Game. 2004: Opened season with lots of promise but suffered a nagging shoulder injury after playing in the first four games (West Virginia, Wake Forest, Cincinnati and Louisville) as a key reserve in the defensive secondary and as the Pirates top punt return specialist Did not experience any action after picking 16 yards on a pair of punt returns at Louisville Made both tackles during season against West Virginia during the season opener in Morgantown One stop came as a member of the special teams... Returned a season-high five punts for 60 yards against Cincinnati (12.0 ypr), ranking 43rd nationally at the time... Had long return of 21 vs. Bearcats Did not play against

4 Tulane, Southern Miss, Army, Houston, USF, Memphis and N.C. State because of injury Inked with the Pirates during the traditional signing period in February. Junior College: Starred for a Georgia Military Academy program which also produced East Carolina receivers Keith Stokes and Derrick Collier, as well as nose guard Ronald Pou. High School: A four-year starter at Cardinal Newman (Fla.) High School, where he played wide receiver, cornerback and quarterback Established a new program record with 18 interceptions... Credited with 42 tackles and six picks as a senior... Ran a yard dash during prep time testing. Personal: A family and consumer services major. HODGES CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year G UT AT TOT SKS TFL CF RF INT QBH PB totals RICHARD KOONCE Linebacker 6-0, 235, Four Letters Jacksonville, N.C. (Southwest) 2005: Played in and started all 11 games as one of ECU s captains during senior season Was the Pirates fourth-leading tackler with 53 (32 solo) Had 2.5 tackles for lost yardage, 2.0 sacks (Rice, Marshall), two QB pressures (Southern Miss, Marshall) and one fumble recovery (Marshall) Recorded five or more tackles in seven of 11 contests Opened season with 20 stops in first three games (Duke, WFU, WVU) while turning in season-best effort of nine at Marshall Finished career with 23 starts Finished career with 23 career starts... Enjoyed a significant level of growth and improvement each season One of the strongest and quickest players in the ECU program who subjects himself to rigorous workout regiments. 2004: Established himself as ECU s sack leader (6.0) as a junior Played in 11 games (nine starts) Opened games against West Virginia, Wake Forest, Cincinnati, Louisville, Tulane, Southern Miss, Army, Memphis and N.C. State Totaled 50 stops (36 solo) and 13 tackles for lost yardage (team-best -63 yards) Registered a pair of sacks against Cincinnati and Tulane (one each vs. West Virginia and N.C. State) Also produced one pass break-up (N.C. State), one quarterback pressure (Memphis) and one recovered fumble (Wake Forest) Recorded first career interception vs. West Virginia during season opener Owner of ECU s only blocked kick of season, knocking down a Houston PAT Four tackles came as member of special teams Posted five or more stops in six games Made a season-high eight stops vs. West Virginia before adding six hits against Wake Forest... Recorded six tackles and sacked Bearcat quarterback Gino Guidugli twice in second half against Cincinnati for 23 lost yards... Collected two tackles vs. Louisville... Matched career-high with a pair of sacks (-15 yards) in win over Tulane... Logged seven tackles (five solo) vs. Southern Miss... Recorded three tackles, two for losses, against Houston off the bench, snapping streak of seven straight starts... Also came off the bench against USF to book seven tackles (five solo, one TFL)... Made five solo stops against Memphis after regaining starting position before ending season with three tackles (two for lost yardage and a sack) against the Wolfpack. 2003: Played in all 12 games with three starts (West Virginia, Miami, Wake Forest) as a sophomore... Finished seventh on the team in total tackles with Forced two fumbles and recovered another... Recorded a career-high 13 tackles at the Orange Bowl against Miami (Fla.), including nine solo stops... Tallied seven tackles in the season finale against Southern Miss at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Also posted five stops in only win at Army. 2002: Played in all 12 games as a redshirt freshman... Experienced extensive playing time at inside linebacker and on special teams... Tenth on the team in total tackles with 46, including six for lost yardage and one-half sack... Produced a season-high 11 stops against Tulane... Posted nine tackles at West Virginia... Made collegiate debut at Duke and recorded two tackles for lost yardage Also logged a pair of TFLs and knocked down a pass at Wake Forest. 2001: Redshirted Member of Pirates defensive scout team which prepped offensive unit during high-scoring season which resulted in ECU's last bowl appearance (GMAC Bowl vs. Marshall). High School: A three-year starter at outside linebacker for Coach Phil Padgett at Southwest High School Selected as the area s defensive player-of-the-year A two-time all-conference and all-area performer... Chosen as the Offensive MVP of 2000 State Class 2-A Championship Game (won by Southwest)... Played key role in SHS s 15-1 record and state runner-up status as a junior... Also lettered in basketball and as track & field standout... Earned Conference MVP honors for field events as a senior, specializing in shot put. Personal: An industrial distribution major... Named to the and ECU Athletics Director s Honor Roll... Son of Frances and Richard Koonce, Sr.... Born June 28, 1983 in Heidelberg, Germany. KOONCE S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year G UT AT TOT SKS TFL CF RF INT QBH PB totals TREY MAGEE Offensive Guard 6-4, 291, Two Letters Wakefield, Va. (Sussex Central) 2005: A long-time member of the ECU front line who patiently and loyally endured the dues-paying process as a key contributor on the scout team before earning depth chart position heading into senior year. Disappointedly, suffered a right knee injury during Rice contest (Oct. 8) which ended season prematurely Played in five games off the bench (Duke, Wake Forest, West Virginia, Southern Miss and Rice) Participated in 129 snaps and was credited with 9.0 knock-down blocks. 2004: Provided quality depth to offensive line during junior campaign when serving on active roster Played in just five games and made two starts at the right guard slot (Memphis, N.C. State) Battled nagging injuries for most of the year Officially credited with participation on 133 snaps (plays) Earned composite grade of 78.4 percent Recorded 14.0 knock-down blocks Also made one solo tackle (Memphis). 2003: Experienced action in two games as a sophomore reserve offensive guard at Miami (Fla.) and Wake Forest. 2002: Played in just one game as a backup offensive guard (at Wake Forest) as a redshirt freshman Redshirted during initial season in the ECU program Spent

5 campaign as valuable member of the scout team, prepping defensive line which helped result in an appearance at the GMAC Bowl. High School: An alldistrict, all-region and all-state (honorable mention) pick as a senior at Sussex Central High School... A four-year starter for Coach Dwight Reagan... Invited to play in the Virginia East-West All-Star Game in Helped guide team to a district title as a senior... Was also a four-year starter in basketball Lettered in track and field, advancing to the state championship round in the shot put and discus. Personal: Majoring in communications... Son of Laine Magee and Sherry Leach... Born March 28, 1983 at Hopewell, Va. 28 MICKEY McCOY Free Safety 6-0, 191, Four Letters Kennesaw, Ga. (Harrison) 2005: A hard-nosed, multi-purpose defensive back contributed loyal service in different defensive and special teams role during his career In all, made a total of 16 career starts after signing with the ECU program as a wide receiver Played in 10 games as a senior and made two starts (UCF and UAB as part of the Pirates nickel package) Booked 25 tackles (19 solo) which included a sack against Wake Forest (12-yard Demon Deacon loss) Also tallied a season-best nine tackles at WFU, eight of those coming as solo hits Other games of note include a five-tackle effort against Marshall and a four-stop day vs. UAB in college finale. 2004: Provided loyal service as a special-alignment back as a junior but suffered drop in statistical output after an outstanding and productive sophomore season Played in the last 10 consecutive games after sitting out the opener at West Virginia (injury) Made three starts (all as a nickel-back vs. Wake Forest, Louisville and Southern Miss) Contributed 31 overall stops and one tackle for lost yardage (Memphis) Stood second on the team with six special teams hits Set season-high with five tackles vs. Demon Deacons in home opener Recorded two tackles vs. Cincinnati off bench and four hits at Louisville... Made four total tackles versus the Green Wave... Tallied two solo stops in win over Army before adding two tackles (one solo, one assist) at Houston... Collected four tackles against USF... Matched season-best with a five-stop (all solo) performance vs. Memphis... Wrapped up season with four solo hits against N.C. State in Charlotte All but four of his tackles were solo stops (27-of-31)... Came off the bench in last five games (Army, Houston, USF, Memphis, N.C. State). 2003: Played in all 12 games and made 11 starts... One of only two players who tallied over 100 stops (105), trailing only tackle leader Chris Moore Logged five double-digit tackle contests Posted a career-best 14 stops, including 10 solo hits, against Memphis at the Liberty Bowl... Collected 12 tackles each against West Virginia, Wake Forest and Tulane and added 10 tackles at Army... Recorded his first career sack against Houston at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. 2002: Experienced action in eight games as a true freshman wide receiver and on special teams... Did not register a pass reception... Made collegiate debut against Army on Oct Credited with one tackle on special teams assignment at UAB. High School: Rated as the 48 th- best prospect in state of Georgia by SuperPrep Magazine... Accounted for 980 rushing and 363 receiving yards while scoring 13 touchdowns as a senior at Harrison High School... Rushed for 1,010 yards during junior year, helping HHS to the Class 3-A Championship Game... A two-time all-state and three-time all-county selection... Played slotback and strong safety for coach Bruce Cobleigh... Racked up nearly 5,100 all-purpose yards during his prep career... Also was a three-year track participant who was named team s sprinter-of-the-year in Personal: A communications major... Son of Tim and Pam McCoy... Brother Jesse was an All-Southern Conference choice at halfback while playing at Wofford Born August 2, 1983 at Austell, Ga. McCOY S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year G UT AT TOT SKS TFL CF RF INT QBH PB totals CHRIS MOORE Linebacker 6-1, 235, Senior, Four Letters Havelock, N.C. (Havelock) Closed out illustrious college career by becoming just the fourth player in East Carolina history to record over 400 tackles (415) Displayed an admirable sense of resolve and toughness during an injury-riddled career, starting a total of 38 games (11 as a senior and junior, nine as a sophomore and seven as a freshman) Played in 42 of 46 games during career and led the Pirates in tackles as a sophomore, junior and senior Had 10 or more stops in 22 of the 42 career tilts Selected to the Dick Butkus Award Watch List in 2004 and : A first-team All-Conference USA selection Started all 11 games at the middle linebacking position Became the Conference USA s career record-holder in tackles for lost yardage with 61.0 with a quarterback drop in ECU s season finale against UAB Finished season among the nation s top 15 in tackles for loss (17.0) and ranked in the top 50 in solo stops with 66 Currently stands 10 th and 5 th nationally in career overall tackles and in tackles for lost yardage, respectively In all, recorded a team-best 96 tackles, 4.5 sacks (-42 yards) and one pass breakup (Tulsa) Credited with four quarterback hurries Authored five double-digit tackle performances (12 vs. West Virginia, 11 vs. Marshall, 11 vs. UAB, 10 each against Duke and Wake Forest) Enjoyed multiple stops for lost yardage on four occasions (season-high 3.0 vs. WFU, WVU and Memphis) Logged sacks against SMU, Memphis, UCF, Tulsa and UAB... vs. Duke (9/3): Recorded at least 10 tackles for the fifth consecutive game dating back to Houston (11/6/04) when he had 14 stops vs. Wake Forest (9/17): Paced all defensive players for both squads with a 10-tackle (seven solo) performance, which marked the 19th time in his ECU career that Moore has registered double-digit tackle performance (and third in four meetings against WFU)... vs. West Virginia (9/24): Led both teams in total tackles (12) for a second consecutive contest Also booked three TFLs (-5 yards)... vs. Southern Miss (10/1): Started for the Pirates at middle linebacker... Tied for second on the team with seven tackles (three solo) against the Golden Eagles... One our four Pirates who recorded tackles for lost yardage... Ended a seven-game streak in which he recorded double-digit tackles, dating back to when the Pirates faced Army (10/30/2004)... vs. Rice (10/8): Moved within four tackles of seventh on the ECU all-time list, trailing Mike Brewington, following a game-high nine tackle performance which included seven solo stops... One of nine Pirate defenders to record at least one tackle for lost yardage... vs. SMU (10/15): Made four tackles (three assisted) at the starting linebacker position... Sacked Jared Romo for a nine-yard loss to record his first sack of the 2005 season... Moved into eighth place on the C-USA all-time career tackle for loss list with 53 all-

6 time... vs. Memphis (10/22): Hauled down nine Tiger defenders, tying him for a team-high in tackles along with Pierre Parker Sack of QB Maurice Avery marked the first time in Moore s career that he has recorded sacks in consecutive games... vs. UCF (10/29): Stopped the Golden Knights with five tackles and a pair of stops for lost yardage (-11)... Moved into 11 th -place all-time in NCAA history on the all-time career solo tackles list with Was a constant disturbance in the UCF backfield, flushing out quarterback Steven Moffett on three occasions... vs. Tulsa (11/12): Finished with eight tackles (six solo) against the Golden Hurricane... vs. Marshall (11/19): Shared team-high (Pierre Bell) with 11 stops against the Herd... Also notched a tackle for lost yardage (-3)... vs. UAB (11/26): Topped squad with 11 stops, 10 coming on solo hits Dropped Blazer quarterback Darrell Hackney for a 10-yard loss to set a new conference career record (TFL). 2004: Enhanced reputation as one of the top linebackers in the nation with another solid season Opened year with selection to the Preseason Dick Butkus Award Watch List... Topped defensive unit with 99 stops (63 solo hits) and 21 tackles for lost yardage (- 45 yards), which also established a new school single-season standard Stood 22 nd nationally in solo stops and 23 rd in TFLs... Earned selection to the All-Conference USA squad for the third straight season Selected as ECU s Defensive Player-of-the-Year Started all 11 games Also credited with two sacks (Southern Miss, N.C. State), one interception (Cincinnati), three pass breakups (two vs. Army, one vs. Houston), two quarterback pressures (Tulane, Memphis), two fumble recoveries (USF, N.C. State) and two forced fumbles (both vs. the Wolfpack in Charlotte) Fumble recovery vs. N.C. State came in endzone, resulting in a first quarter Pirate TD Booked six double-digit tackle outings (last four consecutive contests) Opened season with 12 stops at West Virginia before making eight solo tackles in home opener vs. Wake Forest and nine hits vs. Cincinnati... Collected five solo tackles against Louisville and recorded two tackles and a quarterback hurry against Tulane... Posted 10 total tackles (five TFLs) versus Southern Miss... Also recorded first sack of the season against the Golden Eagles... Made three solo tackles (two TFLs) in win over Army before tallying a season-high 14 spots (four solo, 10 assists), five for a loss, at Houston... Made 13 stops (seven solo), one tackle for a loss and fumble recovery at USF... Led all Pirate defenders with 13 successful hits (all solo) versus Memphis... Wrapped up season with 10 tackles (four TFLs) vs. N.C. State Averaged 12.5 stops per game in last four contests and posted double-digit totals in six of 11 games Missed spring practice rehabilitating a knee injury. 2003: Selected as a second-team All-Conference USA performer... An honorable mention pick SI.com s 2003 All-America Team... Named as a first-team selection on the NCAA I-A All-Sophomore Team by Report.com... Stood second nationally and in Conference USA with 148 total tackles and 100 solo stops... Played in 11 games and made nine starts (DNP vs. Miami) Recorded double-digit tackle numbers in nine games... Registered a school recordtying 24 tackles in the season-opener at Cincinnati... Other top tackle performances were an 18-stop performance against West Virginia, a 17-hit showing vs. Houston and a 15-tackle effort against USF... Tied career-high with four tackles for lost yardage against Bulls at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Selected as team captain and defensive MVP as a junior. 2002: Selected as a second-team Freshman All-America by College Football News... Named to the Conference USA All-Freshman Team by both the league s coaches and media poll, and The Sporting News... Ranked 12th in the nation and first among all freshmen in tackles per game through first five contests of the season... Suffered a knee injury in the sixth game of the year against South Florida and missed next three contests before returning to action Nov Finished as Conference USA s 16th-leading tackler (8.0 per game) and second among league rookies... Tied for team lead in tackles for lost yardage (10) while also booking 3.5 sacks... Broke the ECU record for most tackles for lost yardage by a freshman... Made collegiate debut with an impressive effort at Duke, logging 19 tackles (4.0 TFL, 2.5 sacks)... Followed up with a 12-tackle performance at Wake Forest... Added nine stops at Southern Miss, including three for lost yardage and one sack... Named the C-USA Defensive Playerof-the-Week after a stellar performance against Army Recorded two interceptions, returning one for a TD, and caused a fumble to set up another score against the Black Knights. 2001: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program. High School: Played linebacker and running back for coach Wilbur Sasser at Havelock High School... A two-time all-conference honoree Selected conference player-of-the-year in Compiled 108 tackles and nine sacks as a senior... Set school single-season records in rushing yards (1,741) and touchdowns (24) as a senior Equaled a state standard by scoring six touchdowns in one game... Rushed for 1,383 yards and had 97 tackles and seven sacks during junior campaign Helped team to a 32-4 slate during his three years as a starter... An Honor Roll student in the classroom... Also participated in basketball and track & field. Personal: Major is industrial distribution... Son of Cecelia and Elisha Moore, Jr.... Born August 12, 1982 at Havelock, N.C. MOORE S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year G/GS UT AT TOT SKS TFL CF RF INT QBH PB / / / / totals 42/ JASON PENDER Running Back 5-10, 234, Three Letters Winston-Salem, N.C. (Carver) 2005: A reliable and program-type player who earned an opportunity to play on Saturdays as a senior after unselfishly contributing his previous efforts for the betterment of the team Completed career without an official collegiate rush, but was responsible for the development and preparation of many other players over the past four seasons because of dedicated service as a scout team member Played in 10 games as primarily as special teams performer (DNP vs. Duke) Did not record any offensive statistics but had two kickoff returns as an up-back on special teams Logged first return for six yards against Wake Forest before adding another six-yarder vs. UCF Made one catch for seven yards coming out of the backfield during the 2005 Purple- Gold Spring Game. 2004: Activated on travel roster and earned second letter but appeared in just game Did not record any statistics in brief stint against Memphis at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. 2003: Played in three games as special teams member Earned played time against Cincinnati, West Virginia and Wake Forest. 2002: Experienced action in five games as a redshirt freshman fullback and on special teams... Did not record any rushing attempts. 2001: Redshirted Opened ECU career as a member of the developmental roster. High School: An all-conference and two-time all-county selection... Played role in helping Carver High School compile 52-4 record, four conference championships, one state title and two state semifinal appearances during his four-year prep career... Rushed for 868 yards as a senior... A three-year starter for coach Keith Wilkes... Earned three additional letters as basketball player... An honor roll student who was named to the scholastic all-academic team. Personal: Major is business marketing Named

7 to 2002 and 2003 ECU Athletic Director s Academic Honor Roll and and C-USA Commissioner s Honor Roll... Son of Tommy and Ranelon Pender... Born March 28, 1983 at Winston-Salem, N.C. 47 LORENZA PICKETT Defensive Lineman 6-2, 235, Three Letters Fayetteville, N.C. (Byrd) 2005: Was regarded as East Carolina s inspirational leader by teammates A consummate team player who served as a testament for the rewards and gains of hard work, loyalty, dues paying and commitment Recipient of program s Swindell Memorial Award, which recognizes an ECU player who best demonstrates a Big Team, Little Me attitude after junior campaign Played in nine games as a reserve on the defensive line and as a full-time special teams performer Made a total of eight tackles (five solo) and was credited with half a tackle for lost yardage (Southern Miss) In fact, picked up five of his eight stops against Golden Eagles Oct. 1 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Also booked tackles against Wake Forest (two) and Memphis (one). 2004: Finally emerged as a front-line performer during junior season Played in eight games and made a pair of starts (Houston, USF) at the end position In addition to opening games against the Cougars and Bulls, also experienced action against West Virginia, Wake Forest, Tulane, Army, Memphis and N.C. State Did not play against Cincinnati, Louisville and Southern Miss because of injury Added 14 total stops (two solo) and three tackles for lost yardage (two vs. Houston, one vs. N.C. State) Opened campaign as a reserve on the defensive line but made first career start against Cougars in place of Richard Koonce... Posted a pair of tackles against Wake Forest (one solo, one assist) in home opener... DNP-INJ vs. Cincinnati and Louisville After picking up one solo hit vs. Army, booked a career-high seven total tackles versus Cougars at Robertson Stadium... Assisted on three tackles at South Florida before netting a stop vs. Wolfpack at Charlotte in season-finale Was asked to play in ECU s junior varsity tilt against Hargraves Military Academy and responded with eight stops, including two for lost yardage. 2003: Experienced action off the bench in games against Louisville, Memphis and USF... Recorded both tackles against the Bulls at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. 2002: Displayed signs of potential while playing in five games as a true freshman... Contributed six tackles, including a quarterback sack at UAB... Posted a pair of stops vs. the Blazers and against Houston in a wild triple-overtime Pirate victory at Robertson Stadium... Missed last three games due to injury... Made his collegiate debut Oct. 5 against Army. High School: Rated as No. 23 prospect in the state by SuperPrep Magazine and among the top 20 linebackers in the Atlantic Region by Prep Star Magazine... Earned reputation as one of the more hard-hitting defenders in the state with 10 forced fumbles as a senior... Named defensive player-of-the-year in one of state s toughest 4-A conferences... Chosen to represent North Carolina in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas All-Star Game... Guided Byrd High School to an 11-3 record during senior year. Personal: A communications major... Son of Lorenza Pickett... Born August 21, PICKETT S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year G UT AT TOT SKS TFL CF RF INT QBH PB totals CHRIS SELLERS Offensive Guard 6-3, 290, Two Letters Newport News, Va. (New Mexico Military) 2005: A multi-versatile and unselfish team player who came full circle in terms of position placement during East Carolina career Was originally signed as an offensive lineman, was moved to the defensive trenches during the middle of the 2004 campaign and then relocated to the offensive line by the new coaching staff last spring Started all 11 games as a senior Opened season at right tackle (Duke, Wake Forest) before moving to the top right guard slot for the remaining nine games Tied for second among all offensive linemen with 52.0 knockdown blocks (4.7 kpg) Played a total of 739 plays... Finished career with 16 starts (11 on offense in 05, five on defense in 04). 2004: Started the season as a reserve on the offensive line but was moved to the defensive front and started five of the last seven games (Tulane, Army, Houston, USF and Memphis) at the tackle position Posted 11 total stops (four solo), two tackles for lost yardage (Louisville, N.C. State) and one sack (Louisville) Played on offensive line in game vs. Wake Forest In all, experienced action in 10 games (DNP vs. West Virginia) Recorded first tackle vs. Cincinnati Credited with at least one tackle in six games Enjoyed multi-stop efforts against Louisville (two), Tulane (two) and Houston (career-high four) Recorded single tackles against Bearcats, South Florida and N.C. State. Junior College: Played tackle and tight end at New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, N.M.... Recorded a time of 5.0 in the 40 and possessed a bench- press clip of 375. High School: A standout performer at Woodside High School in Newport News, Va. Earned all-area honors as a senior. 42 DASHAUN STEPHENS Linebacker 5-11, 234, Three Letters Tabor City, N.C. (South Columbus) 2005: Appeared to bounce back completely after suffering a season-ending knee injury at the close of his junior season Responded with senior year which included 33 tackles (21 solo) while playing in all 11 games as one of ECU s top linebacking reserves Also credited with one tackle for lost yardage (-3 yards vs. SMU) and one interception (Wake Forest) Finished season as the Pirates top special teams tackler with 10 stops (unit single-game-high of two vs. WFU and Rice) Posted multiple-tackle totals in nine of 11 games Top effort of season was a six-stop performance vs. UCF while also recording a pair of five-stop games (WVU, Marshall). 2004: Played in 10 games (DNP-INJ vs. N.C. State) and broke preseason camp as the starter at the one of the outside linebacker positions (West Virginia, Wake Forest)... Came off the bench during the remainder of the season and was one of ECU s top special teams performers Among unit s top 10 tacklers with 38 stops (14 solo) Posted one hit for lost yardage (WVU) Opened season with a career-high 11 tackles against the Mountaineers before adding four hits vs. Wake Forest... Recorded six solo stops in reserve role against Cincinnati...

8 Added four tackles against Louisville... Collected three tackles against Tulane and in loss at Southern Miss... Tallied seven tackles (six assists) at USF... Did not record any statistics versus Army, Houston and Memphis... Left matchup against Tigers early after suffering a season-ending knee injury Stood third among all special teams tacklers with five. 2003: Earned first collegiate letter after tallying 30 tackles (21 solo stops) in 11 games... Forced one fumble and recorded three and one-half tackles for loss... Started games against Houston and on the road versus Memphis... Recorded a season-high 10 tackles at home against Louisville... Made four tackles each in games against Miami (Fla.), Houston and Memphis. 2002: Experience action three games as a backup fullback and on special teams... Had only one rushing attempt (-1 yard at Army)... Also tallied his lone tackle of the season against the Black Knights... Caught a pass for 21 yards at Houston during a wild triple-overtime thriller which the Pirates captured. High School: A three-time all-conference and all-county selection for coach Joey Price and South Columbus High School... Rushed for over 3,800 yards during his prep career and was a threeyear starter... Helped team to a 10-2 record as a senior... Picked up 927 yards and 14 touchdowns as a junior fullback but was slowed as a senior because of an ankle injury... Also recorded 63 tackles as a linebacker during his junior campaign... Ran for 1,487 yards and 25 touchdowns on 186 carries as a sophomore... Picked up additional letters as a member of the track program. Personal: Majoring in economics... Son of Angela McLean... Born November 19, STEPHENS CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS Year G UT AT TOT SKS TFL CF RF INT QBH PB totals JERMARCUS VEAL Running Back 6-1, 257, Four Letters Warner Robins, Ga. (Northside) 2005: Wrapped up four-year career, serving as ECU s top blocking back during junior and senior seasons Played in all 11 games and made three starts (West Virginia, Southern Miss and Tulsa) when the Pirates did not open game in a four-wide receiver set Recorded four rushes for 16 yards (4.0 ypc) with a long effort of 10 yards Had two attempts for 14 yards vs. Rice, one for no yards at SMU and one for two yards at Memphis Also made one catch coming out of the backfield for three yards (Southern Miss) Originally signed with the ECU program as a linebacker and played on the defensive side of the ball until move to offense in : Served as the Pirates top fullback all season who made starts in 10 of 11 games played (came off bench vs. Tulane when the Pirates opened contest in a three wide-out set)... Used as a blocking back and as a receiving target in the red-zone... Amazingly, recorded just one rushing attempt all season (one yard vs. Cincinnati) Was more involved in ECU s passing game, making eight catches for 64 yards (8.0 ypr) and a pair of touchdowns (five yards vs. Cincinnati, four yards vs. Houston) Also served as the up-back on kickoff return unit making two returns for 29 yards (1-17 vs. Tulane, 1-12 vs. Army) Produced one multi-catch effort (2-18 vs. Cincinnati at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium) Made single receptions against Louisville (five yards), Southern Miss (9), Army (13), Houston (4), South Florida (11) and Memphis (4). 2003: Was moved to the fullback position during spring drills and earned playing time in all 12 games... Did not record any rushing attempts but caught one pass for nine yards against USF at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. 2002: Ranked among the team s top 20 in tackles with 32 as a redshirt freshman... Played in all 12 games and made one start (vs. Houston as an inside linebacker) Recorded two tackles for lost yardage, an interception, a pass breakup, one forced fumble and a recovery... Top tackle total was six against USF... Posted a tackle behind the line of scrimmage, caused and recovered a fumble during ECU s upset win over TCU... Also netted a pass theft against Army. 2001: Redshirted during initial season in program Turned in valuable effort as scout team member, helping prepare active squad to a GMAC Bowl appearance. High School: An all-state and two-time all-conference selection at Northside High School for coach Conrad Nix... Member of the Macon Telegraph s All-Middle Georgia unit Compiled over 250 career tackles, including a team-leading 150 as a senior... A two-year starter... Helped guide NHS to a 35-4 composite record in three years, including a trip to the semifinals of the state playoffs during junior season... An Honor Roll student in the classroom. Personal: Majoring in finance Named to the 2004 ECU Athletics Director s Honor Roll... Son of Columbus and Diane Brown... Born December 13, 1982 in Macon, Ga. VEAL S CAREER RUSHING STATISTICS Year G ATT GAIN LOSS NET APC TD LONG (UC (RICE) totals (RICE) VEAL S CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICS Year G NO YDS AVG. TD LONG (USF) (Army) (USM) totals (Army)

9 79 GUY WHIMPER Offensive Tackle 6-6,302, Senior, Four Letters Havelock, N.C. (Havelock) A versatile performer who made an impact at three different positions under three different head coaches during his collegiate career Originally signed with the ECU program as a defensive lineman but was moved to the tight end position midway through his junior year to help provide depth after seasonending injuries knocked out the two players on the season-opening depth chart Was moved to the tackle position during preseason camp prior to his senior campaign Rates as perhaps ECU s top NFL prospect (agility, quickness, speed and strength). 2005: Successfully made the acclimation to the offensive tackle position early in the season Had to endure an accelerated growth process after missing spring drills but ended the season with 10 consecutive starts at the tackle position (one at left tackle, nine at right tackle) In all, played in 11 games Opened the season on the bench (Duke) before settling in as a full-time starter In all, participated in 712 plays and was credited with 30.0 knock-down blocks... vs. Duke (9/3): Experienced limited action on special teams vs. the Blue Devils... vs. Wake Forest (9/17): Drew his first career start as a member of the offensive line, opening the contest at left tackle... Vital blocker on an offensive line that protected the blindside for Pinkney s then third-best passing performance of his career (292 yards) Logged two knock-downs... vs. West Virginia (9/24): Starting right tackle for the first time of the 05 campaign... Blocked the way for the Pirates offensive unit that converted 4-of-5 red zone opportunities... Recorded two knock-down blocks Helped pave the way for ECU s gain of 20 first downs... vs. Southern Miss (10/1): Starting right tackle in consecutive contests for the Pirates offensive line... Key contributor for the offensive unit that generated 363 yards of total offense... Logged three knockdowns while playing in all 62 snaps... Earned an 80.0 percent grade, tops on unit along with Eric Graham... vs. Rice (10/8): Extended starting streak to three games at the right tackle spot... Vital member of offensive line that manufactured 459 yards of total offense... Knocked down six Rice defenders in 65 plays and graded out a team-best 80.0%... vs. SMU (10/15): Joined all other linemen by appearing in all 73 plays from scrimmage... Earned a 73% grade and was credited with five knock-down blocks... vs. Memphis (10/22): Valuable member of the offensive line that provided pass blocking which led to three second-half Pirate TD receptions Led all offensive linemen with a game-high 76% rating (technique grade) after participating in all 66 plays from scrimmage... Credited with two knock-down blocks... vs. UCF (10/29): Appeared in all 87 plays from scrimmage for the Pirates offensive line... Credited with a pair of knock-downs... vs. Tulsa (11/12): Earned a 77% grade and logged two knockdown blocks, which helped the Pirates to gain eight passing first downs and six rushing first downs... vs. Marshall (11/19): Earned the top grade among all Pirate offensive linemen (79%)... Tied teammate Chris Sellers with four knock-down blocks... Part of an offensive unit which had four rushing TDs which set a new single-season mark... Chased down Herd safety C.J. Spillman at the ECU one-yard line after a 60-yard interception return to prevent a TD (Marshall fumbled the ball back two plays later) vs. UAB (11/26): Opened season finale at right tackle and booked four knock-down blocks during ECU s win over the Blazers Turned in key performance which allowed Pirates to rack up 421 total yards (135 rush, 286 pass). 2004: Opened the season as member of the defensive unit (line) but made the move to tight end on Sept. 13 (following WFU contest)... Became the starter at tight end after injuries to Shawn Levesque and Sean Harmon... Came off the bench vs. Cincinnati, Louisville and Tulane before drawing the starting nod in the last six games (Southern Miss, Army, Houston, USF, Memphis and N.C. State)... Caught first career pass against the Green Wave for seven yards... Recorded a 12-yard reception against Southern Miss... Had impressive day in win over Army with then career-high in catches (2) as well as receiving yards (38)... Set career-highs for the second consecutive game with a pair of catches for 46 yards Hauled in a season-long 37-yarder against the Cougars... Did not record any statistics vs. USF and Memphis but closed out campaign with a 19-yard grab vs. N.C. State at Charlotte s Bank of America Stadium... Made six tackles (two in opener vs. West Virginia and four vs. WFU) while in short defensive role In all, played in 11 games (six overall starts). 2003: Played in 12 games at defensive end and at the bandit position Made eight starts at defensive end and started at the bandit position against Wake Forest Finished the season with 27 total tackles, including five for loss, and one sack Lone sack of the year came against Army Tallied a season-best four tackles in the opener against Cincinnati Recorded three tackles in five games Returned a fumble seven yards for a touchdown against USF. 2002: Played in 11 games at outside linebacker and on defensive line as a redshirt freshman Finished season with 17 tackles, including three for losses and one sack Named to the Conference-USA All-Freshman Team Top tackle game came against Army when he totaled four stops, including a tackle for a loss Had a sack and forced a fumble at UAB Tallied three solo tackles in upset win over nationally-ranked TCU. High School: Rated by Prep Atlantic as 14th best prospect in the state of North Carolina An all-conference performer as a senior defensive end at Havelock High School Registered 87 tackles and eight sacks during his senior year Recorded team-high 15 receptions on offense as a senior for 331 yards and five touchdowns Caught 29 passes and scored nine touchdowns as a sophomore Lettered three seasons, helping team compile a combined 27-7 record and advance to the state playoffs each year Coached by Wilbur Sasser Also lettered in track and basketball. Personal: Major is communications Son of Guy and June Whimper Born May 21, 1983 at Honolulu, Hawai i. 67 HUNTER WOOD Center 6-3, 282, Three Letters Shalimar, Fla. (Choctawatchee) 2005: Opened senior year as the program s starting center but experienced a significant decrease in playing time as season progressed Played in a total of four games (Duke, Southern Miss, Rice and Tulsa) Made only start of season against the Blue Devils in opener but was replaced by Gary Freeman who made move over from the guard position for the remainder of the year Participated in 63 total snaps and was credited with a pair of knock-down blocks A battle-tested experienced veteran who unfortunately also suffered through a myriad of injuries during his career Missed the entire 05 spring practice period rehabilitating from off-season shoulder surgery. 2004: Served as the Pirates top center during junior campaign Started all nine games played in (first three, middle three, last three Missed Louisville (hand infection) and Houston (shoulder) because of injuries Stood fourth among all offensive linemen with participation in 607 snaps (plays) Earned composite grade of 77.3 percent for efforts throughout the season (fourth)... Posted the third-highest number of knock-down blocks on unit with : Experienced action in two games off the bench as a sophomore Played in a pair of road contests against Cincinnati and Memphis... Contributed the majority of his playing time on special teams. 2002: Played in eight games as a redshirt freshman... Used extensively as a blocker on ECU s special teams units and as a backup center. 2001: Redshirted during initial