2011 Player Bios EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

Transcription

1 2011 PLAYERS

2 4 DETRIC ALLEN Defensive Back 6-0, 193, Fr-RS Norwood (South Stanly) An athletic and mobile performer who will open his first active season on the Pirates roster vying for depth chart inclusion at one of the cornerback slots, most likely the field position Should compete for immediate playing time on various special teams squads Was not credited with any tackles during the first two spring scrimmages, but tallied a stop in the 11 Purple-Gold Game (April 16). 2010: Spent time on the scout teams while redshirting during initial season at ECU Officially signed with Ruffin McNeill s program in February. High School: A three-year varsity starter for coach Luke Little His 14-yard touchdown run with 44 seconds left gave the Rebel Bulls a opening-round 1A playoff win over Lakewood in 2009 Named to the NCPreps.com 1A All-State team as a defensive back senior year An All-Yadkin Valley Team selection on defense and special teams following final campaign As a junior, threw for 1,000 yards and had more than 500 yards receiving and rushing despite being slowed by an ankle injury Also picked off four passes as a safety in 2008 Completed 109-of-187 passes for 1,679 yards and 21 touchdowns as a sophomore Picked up 623 yards on 51 carries in 2007 Ranked among ESPN.com s top 130 (128) best athletes in the nation Rated as the 24th-best prospect in North Carolina by scout.com Timed at 4.66 in the 40-yard dash In addition to football, played basketball for South Stanly. Personal: Full name is Detric Anthony Allen Born November 27, 1991 A general business (finance emphasis) major Earned selection to the Dean s List for the spring semester (2011). 99 ANTONIO ALLISON Defensive Tackle 6-4, 284, Sr-2L Statesville (West Iredell) Enjoyed a solid bounce-back campaign as a junior after suffering a nagging right foot injury which significantly limited play to only two games in 2009 Projected to open senior season as a top reserve at nose guard behind Michael Brooks in ECU s new 3-4 alignment Booked a sack which resulted in a 14- yard loss in the first spring scrimmage before closing drills with a solo stop during the 11 Purple-Gold Game (April 16). 2010: Played in a career-high 12 contests after missing first of the year (Tulsa) due to injury Made first three starts of career (Marshall, SMU, Maryland) Finished campaign with personal-best 23 tackles, nine solo stops, 14 assists and 1.5 tackles for a loss of-23 hits came on running plays Recorded first career block against the Terrapins in the Military Bowl, knocking down an extra point following Maryland s initial touchdown... In Conference USA action, registered 14 tackles and 1.5 TFL (eight yards) Turned in seven multiple-tackle performances and made at least one hit in all but three games Contests without a stop were Virginia Tech, UCF and UAB Tied personal high with five tackles at Southern Miss (four assists)... Second-quarter half sack (five yards) of USM s Austin Davis was first career TFL... Tallied first career solo tackle for a loss on the final play of the first quarter against SMU, stopping quarterback Kyle Padron for a three-yard loss... Started the Military Bowl and was credited with four tackles, three assists... Booked a season-high three solo tackles at Rice and had three total stops in the fourth quarter... Booked a pair of tackles in first career start, versus the Thundering Herd Initial solo hit of the year came at North Carolina with a stop of Johnny White following a one-yard gain in the fourth quarter In season debut, combined with Dustin Lineback to bring down Memphis Jerrell Rhodes after a two-yard rush in the first quarter. 2009: Tallied a combined six tackles (five solo) 2011 Player Bios EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK in two games West Virginia and North Carolina - before being sidelined for the remainder of the season with a foot injury Booked a career-high five stops (four solo) off the bench against the Mountaineers Sept. 12 at Milan Puskar Stadium Followed up with a single tally (solo) against the Tar Heels Sept. 19 before leaving the contest in the first half because of the injury. 2008: Experienced action in the last eight consecutive games (beginning with Memphis Oct. 18 and ending with Kentucky Jan. 2 in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl) Came off the bench in all eight contests as a reserve interior lineman... Registered two total stops (solo, assist)... Made solo hit at Southern Miss while adding assist in collegiate debut during fourth quarter action vs. Tigers at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Credited with a quarterback pressure against Wildcats during bowl action. 2007: Redshirted during initial season at ECU Officially signed with the East Carolina program in February. High School: A three-year letterman and senior team captain for a Warrior program that posted a 9-3 record in 2006 A two-time all-county and All-North Piedmont Conference selection Booked 102 stops, nine for lost yardage, and four sacks as a senior... Credited with four blocked kicks as a member of WIHS s special teams squad Totaled 63 tackles, three for lost yardage, while leading West Iredell to an 8-5 record as a junior in 2005 Tallied 63 stops as a sophomore, which included seven tackles for lost yards and four-and-a-half sacks Played as a freshman on varsity squad and only tackle resulted in lost yardage Chosen to the Winston-Salem Journal s All-Northwest squad honors as a junior and senior before earning selection to the Charlotte Observer s All-Piedmont unit in 2006 Coach was Mark Weycker Rated among the nation s Top 100 (No. 92) defensive tackles by scout.com Earned three additional letters as a track and field standout (shot put, discus). Personal: Full name is Antonio Lamont Allison Born January 25, 1989 at Statesville, N.C. Son of Kimberly Allison and grandson of Linda Ferguson Major is communications Hobbies include following NFL and college football Nickname is Big Kat. ALLISON S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS / / / Totals 22/ Career-high tackles 5 on two occasions, last vs. Southern Miss (10/09/10) 12 DAYON ARRINGTON Outside Wide Receiver 6-2, 194, Jr-1L Silver Spring, Md. (Hargrave Military) A talented pass catcher who hopes a stellar spring will result in a more deepened role in the Pirates spread offensive attack Has consistently climbed the offensive depth chart despite fighting through a nagging knee injury early in career Slated to open junior campaign as Lance Lewis top backup at the X position - one of two outside receiver slots - but should also experience top tier special teams role for second-straight year Turned in solid performances during spring scrimmage play, pulling in a combined eight passes for 68 yards and three touchdowns during the first two battles (2-19/April 2, 6-49/April 9) Was on receiving end of a 12-yard scoring toss from Shane Carden in the opener before tallying a pair of TD catches in the second contest a 17-yarder from Dominique Davis and a two-yarder from Rio Johnson Closed out spring season with one reception for 25 yards in the Purple-Gold Game (April 16) A 2008 signee who did not play football during initial year at ECU. 2010: Enjoyed breakout year in first as a regular in the receiving corps rotation Registered action in 12 games and made first career start, at Virginia Tech Lone game missed was at Rice (coaches decision) Totaled 11 grabs for 110 yards Caught five passes on first down and three on both

3 second and third down Five-of-11 receptions were good for first downs Targeted most often on first down (seven passes intended) Hauled in one or more receptions in six-straight games, from Memphis through Marshall During start against the Hokies, established personal highs in catches (two) and receiving yards (34) while also hauling in a 29-yard reception in the first quarter... Ended the year making a first-quarter reception for eight yards in the Military Bowl... Had first career backto-back multi-catch games against N.C. State (two) and the Thundering Herd (two)... Lone grab at Southern Miss (15 yards) went for a first down during the fourth-quarter, game-winning touchdown drive... Fourthquarter grab (nine yards) versus the Tigers in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium was first career reception Hauled in remaining two passes at North Carolina (nine yards) and UAB (seven yards). 2009: Made collegiate debut at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium against Rice Oct. 17, but did not record statistics during fourth-quarter appearance Followed only action with a left knee injury that sidelined him for the remainder of the campaign Did not play in the first six contests (coach s decision). 2008: Attended East Carolina University during the academic year but was not a member of the football program while meeting eligibility requirements Officially signed with the Pirates in February. Prep School: Helped lead Hargrave to a record in 2007 Scored first touchdown of the season on a 20-yard run vs. Robert Morris College Sept. 3 Made one catch for seven yards against Tennessee JV squad at Neyland Stadium Sept. 27 Recorded six catches for 115 yards and a pair of touchdowns vs. Louisburg Oct. 14 Reportedly turned in a 31-inch vertical jump and a 300+ bench press during program s testing day Earned three-star rating by Rivals.com Also recruited by Illinois and Virginia. High School: An allconference performer at Paint Branch High School in Burtonsville, Md. Logged 40 catches for 914 yards and three TDs as a senior at PBHS Also gained 114 rushing yards on 11 carries. Personal: Full name is Dayon Jamal Arrington Born April 25, 1989 at Washington, D.C. Major is communications Says bond to teammates is the best thing about the ECU program Lists seven-touchdown performance as a running back during Boy s Club game as most memorable football moment to date Favorite all-time NFL player is Jerry Rice Cites mother and father as most influential people in career Sang in church choir during youth. ARRINGTON S CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICS Year G/GS NO YDS AVG TD LONG / / (VT) Totals 13/ (VT) Career-high receptions 2 on three occasions, last vs. Marshall (10/23/10) Career-high reception yards 34 vs. Virginia Tech (09/18/10) 79 STEVEN BAKER Offensive Line 6-8, 310, Sr-3L Rocky Mount (Northern Nash) Stands as the tallest player in the Pirate program (along with inside receiver Justin Jones) Obvious size, strength, quickness and mobility has consistently complimented a development rate which has allowed depth chart placement as the top reserve at the right tackle position for the second-straight season Will also be expected to fill special teams positions in the kicking game as a senior after a solid performance in that role during the last two years Has enjoyed a rapid progression and adjustment to collegiate game after gaining eligibility status in the summer of : Spent year challenging Grant Harner for starting honors at right tackle Did not see time on the offensive line, but was a member of the field goal and PAT teams for every contest Experienced action in all 13 games... Blocked for Michael Barbour s record-setting 56 points after touchdowns and 104-point season. 2009: Played in 13 of 14 games as a sophomore Opened campaign by experiencing action on solely the special teams squad in first five games before participating in a season-high 20 snaps vs. Rice Oct. 17 In all, was on the offensive line at the tackle slot for 39 plays in four contests (Rice, Memphis, UAB and Houston in the C-USA Championship Game) Was not credited with a knockdown block. 2008: Experienced action in four games as a reserve lineman at the tackle position Played vs. Memphis, Southern Miss, UAB and UTEP Logged 70 plays from scrimmage and was credited with three knockdown blocks Officially opened collegiate career with participation in three snaps vs. Memphis Posted first knockdown against UAB before adding a personal-best two knockdowns vs. UTEP Also played in a career-high 39 plays vs. Miners. 2007: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program Officially signed with East Carolina in February. High School: A three-year starter on the defensive line for the Knights A two-way starter as a senior, experiencing action as the program s top tight end on the offensive side of the ball Selected to the all-area squad (second-team) as a defensive standout in 2006 Helped lead Northern Nash to a playoff appearance during junior campaign Promoted to varsity squad during Knights playoff run as a freshman Coach was Richard Bunch... A three-year starter at center for NNHS s basketball program who had a double-figure scoring average as a junior and senior Also earned three track and field letters as a discus and shot put thrower Finished fourth in the state shot put championships as a junior Overall, recorded the third-longest throw in the state at in Personal: Full name is Steven Anthony Baker Born November 24, 1988 at Tarboro, N.C. Parents are Rene Baker and LaMonte Blue A family community services major Lists fishing and bowling as hobbies of choice. 39 MICHAEL BARBOUR Placekicker 5-10, 185, Sr-1L Oyster Bay, N.Y. (Maryland) Provided the East Carolina program with an immediate and notable impact in 2010 following the graduation of Pirates all-time leading scorer Ben Hartman a year earlier Will open senior season on the official watch list for the prestigious Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award A transfer from Atlantic Coast Conference member Maryland who earned an ECU roster position during fall camp and quickly claimed the top placekicking duties before following with a honors-winning performance Offers plenty of on-field maturity and poise, which helped develop reputation as one of the nation s most accurate kickers Offensive philosophy limited 45-yard or longer attempts to just two, but leg strength is a documented positive according to coaching staff Selected to the 2011 Consensus Draft Services (CDSdraft.com) Preseason All-America Team and is listed among the candidates for the 2011 College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) Placekicker Trophy Also a preseason second-team all-league choice by Athlon Magazine and Phil Steele Magazine. 2010: Transfer who immediately elevated the Pirates kicking game and was rewarded with Conference USA Coaches Second Team All-C-USA, Rivals.com Second Team All-C-USA and Phil Steele Magazine Second Team All-C-USA honors at the end of the campaign Also earned program s newcomer-of-the-year award at team banquet Set East Carolina singleseason record with 56 points after touchdowns, surpassing Ben Hartman s 50 in 2007 Went 16 of 18 on field-goal attempts, good for the highest conversion percentage in Conference USA at 88.9 Averaged 1.23 field goals per game, the second-best mark in the league and 42nd at the FBS level Finished with 104 points (16 FGs, 56 PAT), establishing an East Carolina single-season record for points by a kicker, surpassing Hartman s 94 points (20 FGs, 34 PAT) in 2009 Point total is tied for third on the ECU single-season record list, trailing only Chris Johnson s 144 in 2007 and Leonard Henry s 109 in 2001 Tallied career-high 13 points versus Marshall and also reached double digits at UAB with 10 points Established a career high with three field goals against Marshall and drilled two versus Virginia Tech, N.C. State, UAB and Maryland For the year, converted 56-of-57 point-after attempts with lone miss in over- EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

4 time versus N.C. State... Made a season-high seven PAT versus Memphis in week two and converted year second-best six tries a week earlier versus Tulsa Ended strong debut season making all 12 field-goal attempts from less than 41 yards away... Drilled all three attempts from yards out and was 9-9 from yards Finished 3-4 from yards and 1-2 from 50 or more yards away Had streak of 12-straight field goal conversions snapped at end of the second quarter against SMU, missing wide left from 50 yards away Season s other miss was from 41 yards versus Memphis Made a personal-long, 52-yard field goal in the second quarter at UAB It was the first ECU field goal of 50 or more yards since Hartman s 51-yarder against Marshall, Nov. 8, 2008, and the longest since Hartman s 52-yard make at UTEP, Oct. 13, 2007 The 52-yard conversion is tied for the East Carolina program record since NCAA rules eliminated use of a tee before the 1989 season Named College Football Performance Awards Honorable Mention placekicker following contest versus the Thundering Herd. 2009: Experienced action with the Terrapins in one game (Wake Forest) before opting to transfer. High School: One of the top place-kickers in New York during final prep season at St. Anthony s... Connected on 9-of-11 field goal attempts and also converted 33 PATs for 60 points as a senior in 2006 for coach Richard Reichart... Led the Friars to an undefeated regular season and a Catholic High School Football League (CHSFL) championship... Participated in three all-star games following the 2006 season - the Senior Bowl, the Boomer Bowl and the NY/NJ All-Star Classic... A two-time letterwinner who handled placekicking duties in 2005, when the Friars were undefeated champions in the CHSFL. Personal: Full name is Michael Randall Barbour Born Oct. 17, 1989, in Huntington, N.Y.... Son of Richard and Rose Barbour... Has two sisters, Gabrielle (16) and Kristen (21), who is a figure skater at the University of Delaware A geology major. BARBOUR S CAREER PLACEKICKING STATISTICS Year G XP-XPA Pct. FG-FGA Pct. Long (UAB) Totals (UAB) 97 TERRY BILES Defensive End 6-2, 268, Fr-RS High Point (Andrews) A promising and sizable young performer who quickly has turned a walk-on and redshirt standing into a place on the defensive depth chart in less than one calendar year Should open first active season on the East Carolina roster as a reserve behind Derrell Johnson and newcomer John Lattimore at one of the defensive end positions after a strong spring campaign Could also figure into the Pirates special teams plans as well to get additional playing time Recorded a pair of stops and two fumble recoveries in the first spring scrimmage April 2 before following with a sack for an eight-yard loss a week later and a single tackle in the 11 Purple-Gold Game (April 16). 2010: Redshirted during initial season at ECU Officially earned roster position with the Pirate program as a walk-on during fall camp and served as a member of the scout team defensive line. High School: A three-year letterman at Andrews High School. Personal: Full name is Terry D. Biles Born March 25, 1992 Has not declared an academic major. 26 DEREK BLACKNALL Defensive Back 5-11, 176, Sr-3L Greensboro (Dudley) Expected to open senior season playing his third different position in the Pirate secondary after making the move to the field cornerback slot prior to spring drills Opened career as a strong safety before turning in an admirable performance as a free safety in 2010 Coaches lauded work ethic, attitude and assignment detail during the transition to new home during the spring, earning starter s designation heading into fall camp Brings a battle-tested mindset to the backfield after getting thrown into the fire as a sophomore with early season starts at West Virginia and North Carolina because of injuries to other personnel In addition, could be asked to play another integral role on special teams unit for a fourth-straight year Was among the unit leaders with seven tackles in the first spring scrimmage (April 2) Also picked off a pass and recorded a breakup in the opener Tallied a pair of stops in the second contest (April 9) before adding four tackles in the Purple-Gold Game (April 16). 2010: Enjoyed strong season during first in a primary role in the secondary Started all 12 games played Missed the N.C. State contest due to a Conference USA suspension Booked a team fourth-best 73 tackles with 49 solo stops, 24 assists and two for lost yardage (five yards) Finished second on the squad with 49 solo tackles and fifth in rushing hits with 55 Team s second-leading tackler during the second half of the season with 41 stops, training only Dustin Lineback s 52 hits Tallied two or more tackles in every game played and was credited with a careerbest seven solo hits against Navy and Rice Intercepted a pair of passes during the year and returned the first 46 yards for a touchdown against Memphis, the Pirates only pick taken back for a score in 2010 Recorded first pass breakup of career versus Tulsa in the season opener and ended the campaign with six Credited with a personal-best two pass breakups against Marshall and tallied additional knockdowns at UCF and UAB and versus Maryland in the Military Bowl In C-USA games, tied for fourth on the team with 42 tackles while chipping in five pass breakups Led the Pirates with a career-high 11 stops during the Military Bowl, making eight in the opening half Credited with four stops during the Terrapins 10 offensive plays of their second possession... Registered all three tackles against SMU in the opening half... Booked nine stops at Rice, making six in the opening quarter... Four of nine tackles against Navy came in the second period... Tallied second career tackle for a loss (two yards) in the first quarter at UCF with a stop of Jeff Godfrey... Recorded five-of-seven hits against the Knights in the first half... Recorded second career interception versus the Thundering Herd and returned it four yards... Booked seven stops at Southern Miss with five in the first quarter alone... Registered four-of-five tackles at North Carolina in second half... Made six stops at Virginia Tech with half of those hits in third quarter... Registered seven tackles and led team with six solo stops against Tulsa... Recorded first career TFL (three yards) in the third quarter versus the Golden Hurricane. 2009: Played in all 14 games and made starts in road tilts against Mountaineers and Tar Heels Tallied a total of 16 tackles, which included eight solo hits Made four stops in special teams roles Registered at least one tackle in nine of 14 contests Opened campaign with four tackles in a reserve role against Appalachian State Booked three stops (two solo) in first collegiate start at West Virginia Sept. 12 Other multiple-tackle efforts came against Marshall and Houston in the C-USA Championship Game Logged single hits vs. North Carolina, UCF, Rice, Virginia Tech and Arkansas in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Stop against Razorbacks came on opening kickoff return. 2008: Played in 13 of 14 games as a redshirt freshman special teams performer Also experienced action in four games (Memphis, UTEP, Tulsa and Kentucky) as a member of the Pirates secondary unit... Recorded eight total tackles (three solo), five coming on special teams play (seventh on unit)... First collegiate action came in season opener against No. 17 Virginia Tech... Credited with first career stop at Tulane (solo) before booking three tackles vs. Memphis Other multiple-stop effort came against Tulsa (two) in the Conference USA Championship Game Also tallied single hits vs. EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

5 UTEP and Kentucky in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. 2007: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program Officially signed with the Pirates in February. High School: A four-year letterman and three-year starter who starred as a safety and cornerback for Dudley High School Earned 2006 Triad 3-A Conference Defensive Player-of-the-Year honors after netting 61 tackles, nine pass deflections, a pair of sacks and seven interceptions as a senior Booked 62 stops and three interceptions for the Panthers as a junior Filled special teams role as one of program s top returners, bringing back two kickoffs for touchdowns in 2005 Wrapped up prep career with three interception returns for scores Responded positively to perhaps toughest assignment of career, holding North Carolina s top-rated receiver Dwight Jones (Cummings HS) to only 53 reception yards Coach was Steven Davis Ranked No. 56 on the ESPN Recruit Tracker among all national cornerbacks Has recorded a time of 4.4 in the 40-yard dash Possesses a 29.0 vertical leap Also earned three letters as a track standout, competing primarily in the 100-meter, 200-meter and relay events. Personal: Full name is Derek Deontay Blacknall Born February 8, 1989 at Greensboro, N.C. Major is family community services Son of Diana Bass and step-father John Bass. BLACKNALL S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS / / / Totals 39/ Career-high tackles 11 vs. Maryland (12/29/10) 19 ANDREW BODENHEIMER Outside Wide Receiver 6-3, 204, Jr-2L Clemmons (West Forsyth) Continues admirable rise from a walk-on special teams performer to part-time starter to full-time starter to, now, honors candidacy as a junior Should open campaign with starters designation at the Z slot one of two outside receiver positions in ECU s four-receiver offensive scheme Hands, reliability, savvy and deceptive quickness have enabled notable performance as a possessiontype pass catcher Made three receptions for 23 yards during the first spring scrimmage (April 2) and added a pair of grabs for 28 yards a week later Also collected two catches for 26 yards during the Purple-Gold Game (April 16) Earned promotion to full scholarship status after the 2010 spring semester. 2010: Recorded a career-high 10 starts and played in 13 games during emerging season in ECU s new pass-oriented offense Three non-starts were Tulsa, Virginia Tech and UCF... Finished year with 40 receptions for 370 yards and first two touchdowns of career (UCF, UAB) Ranked fifth on the team in both receptions and yards Hauled in 31-of-40 receptions on first or second down... On fourth down, caught both passes intended for and converted them into first downs On all downs, 21 receptions were good for first downs At his best on second-and-middle distances, making receptions on all six passes intended and gaining four first downs Nearly doubled production in Conference USA games as opposed to nonleague action (23 catches, 217 yards/12 catches, 110 yards) During final six games of the campaign, was team s third-best receiver, making 25 grabs for 221 yards, an average of 36.8 yards per contest Hauled in two or more passes in all but three games (zero/southern Miss, one/marshall, one/rice) Established personal best with six receptions at UCF, including first touchdown (three yards) receiving yards against UAB set a career high... Tied for fifth on the squad with three receptions of 20 yards or more (29/UAB, 23/UAB, 21/N.C. State) Finished one shy of career best, making five receptions for 43 yards against Maryland in the Military Bowl... Recorded three of game s four receptions, including second career touchdown with a season-long, 29-yard grab, in the second quarter at UAB... With 18 receiving yards at North Carolina, surpassed 100 for the season for the first time in his career. 2009: Appeared in all 14 games during first active season in Pirate program Opened last two contests of season against Houston (Conference USA Championship Game) and Arkansas (AutoZone Liberty Bowl) Initially, experienced majority of action on special teams (three tackles) before heightened role on offensive unit In all, recorded six receptions for 87 yards an average of 14.5 yards per catch Made first collegiate catch in fourth quarter against Rice Oct. 17 for a career-long 31 yards (from Josh Jordan) Followed with a 14-yard grab at Memphis Closed out season with back-to-back two-reception outings in starts vs. Cougars and Razorbacks Racked up 27 yards against UH before logging 15 yards in bowl tilt against Arkansas... First reception against Razorbacks was Patrick Pinkney s first completion of the contest Tallied tackles against West Virginia (one) and UAB (two). 2008: Earned roster position after walk-on tryouts in late August Redshirted during initial season in East Carolina program, but cited by former coaching staff for contributions and efforts on offensive scout team. High School: A four-year letterman and team captain for coach Chip Petree at West Forsyth High School Completed prep career with 155 receptions for 2,999 yards and 20 touchdowns Helped lead Titans to a combined record of 16-9 and pair of conference titles as a sophomore and junior Named to the NCPreps.com 4A All-State squad as a senior and was selected to play in the East-West All-Star Game A two-year allconference and all-region performer Chosen as WFHS s Offensive MVP in 2007 after making 62 catches for 1,184 yards and eight TDs Racked EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

6 up 1,129 yards and 10 scores on 54 receptions as a junior in 2006 after a 27-catch, 522-yard and two-touchdown effort during sophomore campaign Opened high school career with 12 receptions for 164 yards to earn varsity letter as a freshman in 2004 Also lettered in basketball for two years (point guard, shooting guard and small forward) and in track once (high jump) Earned selection to the school s Honor Roll all four years and posted a 4.0 average as a freshman. Personal: Full name is Andrew Grayson Bodenheimer Born October 20, 1989 at Clemmons, N.C. Son of Gene and Teresa Bodenheimer Brother Matt Bodenheimer was a member of the Pirate football program as a freshman while another brother, Tony Robinson, played collegiate football at Winston-Salem State and Carson Newman before signing with the Seattle Seahawks in 2007 (later assigned to the Amsterdam Admirals of the NFL Europa League) Lists video games and music as hobbies of choice A sports studies major with a minor in business administration Says fanbase is the best thing about ECU Football Selects Randy Moss as favorite all-time NFL player Worked as a lifeguard during summer vacations. BODENHEIMER S CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICS Year G/GS NO YDS AVG TD LONG / (RICE) / (UAB) Totals 27/ (RICE) Career-high receptions 6 vs. UCF (10/30/10) Career-high reception yards 58 vs. UAB (11/11/10) 96 JIMMY BOOTH Defensive Tackle 6-2, 295, So-1L Greenville (J.H. Rose) A highly-regarded local product who will continue to vie for considerable playing time on the line as a sophomore after a solid introductory season during his first active campaign on the Pirate roster Has taken full advantage of two years in ECU s strength and conditioning program to add approximately 20 pounds to his signing day weight Will open fall camp competing for depth chart inclusion at the nose guard position, but should also experience action on special teams for the second consecutive year Coaching staff continues to praise quickness, strength and quick acclimation to defensive scheme Recorded a tackle in the first scrimmage (April 2) and Purple-Gold Game (April 16) to highlight spring action Also added a batted pass in the opener. 2010: During first season on active roster, played in 11 games as a reserve defensive lineman Made collegiate debut at Virginia Tech after missing first two contests (Tulsa, Memphis) due to injury... Totaled 14 tackles with nine assists and five solo hits Credited with 1.0 tackle for a loss and 0.5 sacks 11-of-14 tackles came on second-half rushes Tallied a careerbest three hits (one solo) in debut vs. Hokies Other multiple-hit efforts were against Southern Miss (two), N.C. State (two) and Navy (two) Registered first sack of career at Southern Miss, combining with Antonio Allison to bring down Austin Davis for a nine-yard loss in the second quarter... Booked both tackles against the Wolfpack during the first drive of fourth quarter... Picked up initial career quarterback hurry in second quarter against NCSU, forcing a Russell Wilson incompletion... Recorded first career TFL at Virginia Tech, teaming up with Matt Thompson to stop David Wilson for a three-yard loss in the fourth quarter after first career tackle was an assisted hit on Wilson in the third frame. 2009: Redshirted during initial season in the Pirate program Officially signed with East Carolina in February. High School: A two-year starter and letterman on varsity unit Earned first-team all-county honors and served as program s captain as a senior Led Rampants in tackles for lost yardage and was selected as the Greenville Daily Reflector s Defensive Player-ofthe-Year in 2008 for coach Todd Lipe In all, was a member of a J.H. Rose program that captured two state championships (2005, 2006) Tallied a team-best nine sacks as a junior in 2007 Cites win over rival New Bern as most memorable moment to date in football career. Personal: Full name is Jimmy Alvin Booth, Jr. Nickname is J.B. Born December 8, 1990 at Greenville, N.C. Son of Jimmy and Sharon Booth A communications major Hobbies include basketball and writing poetry Lists former Green Bay Packers defensive standout George Koonce as favorite all-time Pirate player Also considered Duke as top choice before signing with ECU Wore No. 56 in high school because of Lawrence Taylor Lists Julius Peppers as favorite NFL player. BOOTH S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS / Totals 11/ Career-high tackles 3 vs. Virginia Tech (09/28/10) 22 MICHAEL BOWMAN Inside Wide Receiver 5-9, 165, Sr-1L Wadesboro (Anson County) An exciting playmaker whose athleticism, acceleration, verticality and flexibility thrives in the Pirates air-oriented offensive package and sparks special teams play Penciled in as the unit s starter at the H position - one of two inside receiver slots - for the second-straight season Installation of spread offense with new coaching staff s arrival in 2010 triggered break-out season by enabling him to play alongside former Pirate and current Dallas Cowboy receiver Dwayne Harris, instead of behind him Opened the spring scrimmage schedule with eight catches for 47 yards April 2 before adding four receptions for 39 yards April 9 Also netted four grabs for 15 yards in the Purple-Gold Game April 16 A 2011 Preseason All-Conference USA selection (fourth-team) by Phil Steele Magazine Originally inked a national letter-of-intent with South Carolina during the traditional signing day period but joined ECU program during 07 preseason camp. 2010: Flourished in head coach Ruffin McNeill s passoriented offensive attack, finishing with 47 receptions for 434 yards and a trio of touchdowns (Memphis, Southern Miss, UAB) during first season as a regular receiver Played in a career-high 13 games and made nine starts Did not start versus Memphis, N.C. State, UCF and UAB Gained additional time as a reserve kickoff returner, totaling eight runbacks for 105 yards Also carried the ball three times and gained 25 yards (8.3 ypc) Ended the campaign tied for third on the team with 11 plays of 20 or more yards (six kickoff returns and five receptions)... Hauled in two or more receptions in every game of the year During Conference USA action, made 28 receptions for 256 yards and scored all three touchdowns Tied for third on the squad with eight grabs on third down and checked in fifth on the team with 20 catches that went for first downs... Caught most passes on first down with 21 receptions Targeted most often on second-andlong situations with 15 passes intended Averaged 45.3 receiving yards per game at home compared with 27.2 yards per tilt in road contests Averaged 32.8 yards per kickoff return in road games, taking back five for 164 yards Pirates went 3-0 when he scored a touchdown Surpassed 100 all-purpose yards at Southern Miss (108) and versus Navy (154) Made three-of-four receptions (25 yards) against SMU in the fourth quarter... Snapped a four-game scoreless streak with a fourth-quarter, 11-yard touchdown catch at UAB... Set career high with six kickoff returns against Navy, all in the second and third quarters... Made a career-long 36-yard reception in the third quarter en route to a personal-best 93 receiving yards versus N.C. State... Hauled in game-winning, 32-yard touchdown pass from Dominique Davis with 4:36 left in the game at Southern Miss... Season-long kickoff return of 56 yards also came versus the Golden Eagles Tied career high, set against Memphis, with five receptions at North Carolina and against N.C. State and Navy... Recorded a career-long, 14-yard rush in third quarter at UNC. 2009: Suffered a serious arm injury during the early days (Aug. 10) of preseason camp and did not experience action until Nov. 15 (at Tulsa) Played in four (Tulsa, Southern Miss, Houston EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

7 and Arkansas) of remaining five games and made two catches for 11 yards in limited reserve duty Both receptions came against Razorbacks in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Initial grab resulted in a first-quarter first down. 2008: Emerged late in the season, playing in last five games (Southern Miss, UAB, UTEP, Tulsa and Kentucky) First collegiate play came against Southern Miss... Used as a kickoff return specialist after Dwayne Harris sustained a season-ending injury and finished second on unit with 10 returns for 235 yards an average of 23.5 yards per attempt Racked up a career-best 111 yards on three returns, including a personal-long of 61 vs. UTEP in the regular season finale Offensively, caught two balls both against Kentucky in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl for 20 yards (long of 15) Also recorded one rush for three yards vs. Wildcats in Memphis Accounted for 258 all-purpose yards Returned three kicks for 67 yards with a long of 29 at UAB. 2007: Redshirted during initial season in East Carolina program Contributed efforts on offensive scout team. High School: A three-year letterman for coach Jody Grooms at Anson County High School Earned three-star rating by scout.com Played wingback position in a veer offensive system Also recruited by Colorado, Oklahoma State, Tennessee and Virginia Tech Rushed for 1,246 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior Also recorded three receptions for scores. Personal: Full name is Michael Ray Bowman Born November 2, 1989 A communications major. BOWMAN S CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICS Year G/GS NO YDS AVG TD LONG / (UK) / (UA) / (NCSU) Totals 22/ (NCSU) Career-high receptions 5 on two occasions, last vs. Navy (11/06/10) Career-high reception yards 93 vs. N.C. State (10/16/10) BOWMAN S CAREER RUSHING STATISTICS Year G/GS ATT GAIN LOSS NET APC TD LONG / (UK) / / (UNC) Totals 22/ (UNC) Career-high rushing attempts 1 on four occasions, last vs. Maryland (12/29/10) Career-high rushing yards 14 vs. North Carolina (10/02/10) BOWMAN S CAREER KICKOFF RETURN STATISTICS Year G NO YDS AVG. TD LONG (UTEP) (USM) Totals (UTEP) Career-high kickoff return game 111 vs. UTEP (11/28/08) 92 MICHAEL BROOKS Defensive Tackle 6-3, 297, Jr-2L Roxboro (Bartlett Yancey) Has quickly blossomed into a conference honors candidate and leader on the Pirates young defensive line despite knee injuries which cut short a promising sophomore campaign and forced him out of consecutive spring practice periods Expected to regain starting role as unit s top nose guard as a junior when full comeback from rehabilitation is realized this fall Served as current New York Giant Linval Joseph s top backup as a freshman in 2009 before suffering a right knee injury during the 2010 spring break holidays (which required surgery) Injured same knee during a pivotal Conference USA clash at UCF in late October and was lost for the season and entire spring workout schedule Brings plenty of strength, quickness and tactical skill beyond years of experience to the program. 2010: Excelled as a starter on the defensive line before leaving the UCF game in the fourth quarter with a season-ending right knee injury... Had played in seven games and made six starts before suffering injury Did not play against Tulsa while still recovering from 2010 summer knee injury and did not start versus Memphis Ended shortened campaign with 13 solo tackles and 16 assists, good for 29 total stops 27-of-29 tackles came on running plays Tallied four or more tackles in five of seven games, not making a stop at Virginia Tech and having one versus North Carolina Matched 2009 total with 3.5 tackles for lost yardage (0.5 vs. Memphis, 1.0 vs. N.C. State and 2.0 at UCF) Started first career game at Virginia Tech Recorded first career interception against Marshall in the second quarter off a tipped ball and returned it 14 yards, becoming the first ECU lineman to intercept a pass since Jay Ross against UCF, Sept. 26, 2009 Booked a careerhigh eight tackles versus the Knights, all on running plays, including a personal-best seven solo hits and two tackles for losses... Entered the contest against UCF with six solo tackles during the season Made three stops on the Knight s first eight plays of the game and had two TFLs in the second half... Registered six tackles against N.C. State, all on rushing plays, including a stop of Mustafa Greene for a one-yard loss in overtime for first solo TFL of the season... Booked five tackles at Southern Miss with three in the second half... Registered three tackles, including a half sack, and a quarterback hurry during the nine offensive plays of Memphis first two possessions of second half. 2009: Earned selection to the Conference USA All-Freshman squad after making a notable impact during true rookie season Was elevated to top reserve status behind eventual second-round draft (N.Y. Giants) choice Linval Joseph at one of the interior line positions prior to the season opener and responded with a 24-tackle (10 solo) freshman campaign Recorded at least one stop in 11 of 13 games played and turned in multiple-tackle outings on seven occasions Produced four hits in back-to-back games against Rice (Oct. 17) and Memphis (Oct. 27) Also credited with 3.5 tackles for lost yardage (0.5 vs. UCF, 1.0 vs. Marshall, 0.5 vs. Memphis, 0.5 vs. Tulsa and 1.0 vs. Houston in the Conference USA Championship Game) and 1.5 sacks (0.5 vs. Golden Hurricane, 1.0 vs. Cougars - dropping Case Keenum for a sixyard loss on a third-and-four play in the third quarter) Forced a fumble against UAB, batted down a pass at North Carolina and applied quarterback pressures in contests against Marshall, Rice and Houston Other efforts of note were three-stop outings against Virginia Tech and Tulsa, and three two-tackle performances (Appalachian State in collegiate debut, Marshall and Houston) Did not play at West Virginia because of flu-like symptoms Inked with the Pirate program on the traditional signing day in February. High School: Tallied a total of 331 tackles during career at Bartlett Yancey High School Was a three-year all-region, all-conference and defensive MVP selection Earned all-state honors as a senior team captain after racking up 94 stops and 12.5 sacks for coach Jason Phelps and the Buccaneers Represented North Carolina in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas All-Star Game Also chosen as the Danville Regional Defensive Player-of-the-Year in 2008 Credited with a careerhigh 132 tackles as a sophomore in 2006 before adding a unit-high 105 a year later as a junior Also topped squad in sacks and tackles for lost yardage in 2007 Earned additional varsity letter in track Academically, was member of school s Honor Roll. Personal: Full name is Michael Goubron Brooks Born August 28, 1991 at Durham, N.C. Son of David and Vicentia Brooks A criminal justice major. BROOKS CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS / / Totals 20/ Career-high tackles 8 vs. UCF (10/30/10) EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

8 23 DESI BROWN Defensive Back 6-2, 198, Fr-RS Webster Groves, Mo. (Webster Groves) An athletic multi-purpose standout who will enter his first active season with a role in the Pirates secondary as a reserve at either safety position Originally signed as quarterback, but versatility has enabled a smooth transition to the defensive side of the ball Should also provide an impact on various special teams units Logged one tackle in the first spring scrimmage (April 2) before netting four stops a week later in the second contest Added a tackle for lost yardage during the Purple-Gold Game on April 16 to close out action. 2010: Served as a valuable scout team member while redshirting during initial season in the Pirate program Officially signed with East Carolina in February. High School: Scored the game-winning touchdown in Webster Groves Class 5 Missouri State Football Championship victory over Fort Osage in November 2009 Helped the Statesmen finish with a flawless 13-0 mark and first state title since 2002 Described as a pro-style passing quarterback with a strong and accurate arm In a three-quarterback rotation at Webster Groves, rushed 87 times for 557 yards and seven touchdowns Added 119 yards passing and one touchdown Threw for more than 900 yards and 11 touchdowns, while rushing for 550 yards and seven additional scores as a junior at South Stanly High School in Norwood, N.C., before move to Missouri Ran the 40-yard dash in 4.87 seconds during testing combine A standout basketball player at South Stanly who averaged 14 points per game as a junior Also excelled at track at SSHS, placing sixth at the 2009 state meet in the 100-meter hurdles and seventh in the 300-meter hurdles. Personal: Full name is Desmond Devon Brown Born April 17, 1992 Major is information technologies 5 SHANE CARDEN Quarterback 6-2, 216, Fr-RS Houston, Texas (Episcopal) Will open first active season on ECU roster competing for quarterback Dominique Davis top understudy job along with Rio Johnson Turned in a stellar spring season to enjoy a rapid climb up the offensive depth chart Mechanics, accuracy, poise and grittiness have additionally fueled development Tutored by record-setting former Texas Tech signal-caller B.J. Symons during prep career, which enabled an early grasp of the spread scheme Topped all passers in the first two spring scrimmages with a combined 26-of-34, 335-yard and three-touchdown effort Was 12-of-16 for 166 yards in the opener April 2, connecting with Dayon Arrington (12 yards) and Reese Wiggins (70) on scoring strikes Followed with an 14-of-18, 143-yard performance a week later, which included a 13-yard TD throw to Danny Webster Completed 12-of- 21 passes for 69 yards during the Purple-Gold Game on April 16 to close out spring action. 2010: Redshirted during initial season in the East Carolina program Served as the scout team s top quarterback, preparing ECU s defense against Conference USA s pass-oriented offenses on a weekly basis Officially signed with head coach Ruffin McNeill s program in February. High School: Three-year starting quarterback and senior captain at Episcopal Led the Knights to their first Southwest Preparatory Conference (SPC) title since 1994 during final prep campaign Completed 16-of-24 passes for 260 yards and three touchdowns, leading Episcopal to the 52-7 victory against Kinkaid in the SPC State Championship Game A two-time all-state selection who guided an offense that averaged 382 yards and 35 points per contest Voted Episcopal s most valuable player as a senior after a 1,871-yard, 17-touchdown passing performance In all, accounted for 138 points in 2009 Earned Ford Built Tough and Channel 2 (KPRC-TV) Offensive Player-of-the-Week honors during senior campaign Selected as the Houston 4A Offensive Playerof-the-Year Led a turnaround for a Knights program that recorded a 5-4 mark his sophomore year, a 7-3 ledger as a junior and a 10-1 record his senior season under coach Steve Leisz Completed prep career with 4,213 total yards, 2,894 passing yards and 276 points Participated in the Nike Elite 11 camp Played with a cast on a fractured wrist during initial high school season in 2006 (junior varsity). Personal: Full name is Shane Michael Carden Born November 11, 1991 at Newport Beach, Calif. Son of Jay and Scoti Carden A business major with an emphasis in finance Earned selection to the 2011 Spring Semester Dean s List Lists Chris Johnson as his all-time favorite Pirate player Hobbies include snowboarding, surfing and hunting Father played professional baseball for eight years in the New York Mets, Atlanta Braves and Montreal Expos organizations, while mother was a collegiate volleyball player and track athlete Older brother Austin is a pitcher at Rhodes College while other brother, Christopher was on the pitching staff at UC Davis Uncle, Gordon Adams, was a quarterback at Southern California Involved with Episcopal s Challenger program that works with special education students Has also donated time to the Students of Service group, which rebuilds and repairs homes for the poor and elderly Says Drew Brees is favorite NFL player and Peyton Manning ranks as one of the most impressive people he s ever met. 71 JOSH CLARK Offensive Line 6-4, 280, Jr-1L Gastonia (North Gaston) A resilient and dedicated performer whose perseverance through nagging injuries could finally result in significant playing time as a junior in 2011 Turned in a second-straight productive spring which will allow competition for depth chart status at either the guard or tackle position, but is expected to contribute special teams role similar to sophomore campaign Was virtually sidelined for an entire calendar year because of a back injury Did not participate on the scout team as a true freshman and was held out of spring drills in 2009 for continued rehabilitation A coach s son who features an understanding of strategy, regardless of schemes implemented In addition to returning to full speed on the field, coaches cite work ethic and attention to fundamentals as key reasons for continued progress Also took advantage of time away from action to not only rehabilitate, but add development in strength program. 2010: Experienced action on the offensive line in one game, in the fourth quarter against Memphis in the second contest of the season during a victory Provided pass protection for Brad Wornick s East Carolina debut Also opened holes for Michael Dobson s 19 yards rushing in first Pirate appearance. 2009: Experienced action in one game as a redshirt freshman Was credited with participation (one snap) during the Pirates victory against Rice at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. 2008: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program Officially signed with the Pirates in February. High School: A three-year letterman at North Gaston High School Played for his father, head coach Bruce Clark, during his prep career Earned all-state honors Helped lead Wildcats to a 10-2 record and a deep run (third round) into the Class 3A playoffs as a senior Brother Justin was Western Carolina s starting quarterback in 2004 and 2005 Also recruited by Navy and Southeastern Conference member Vanderbilt. Personal: Full name is Joshua Bruce Clark Born May 8, 1990 Major is family community services. EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

9 27 JAMES CRAIG Outside Linebacker 5-10, 198, Jr-1L Richmond, Va. (Godwin) A dedicated and committed former walk-on who hopes to continue his significant contributions to the Pirate program in 2011 with extended action on the defensive unit after a stellar performance as a special teams member a year ago Unselfish efforts on program s scout team during practice was recognized by coaches with selection as the 2010 recipient of the Rick Bankston Award (a honor symbolic of the scout team MVP) Will open junior campaign vying for a spot on the depth chart at the outside linebacking position, but is expected to provide leadership to various special teams squads for the second consecutive year Tallied a pair of tackles in each of the first two spring scrimmages (April 2 and April 9) Finished a noteworthy practice period with four stops, including a sack for a loss of 18 yards in the Purple-Gold Game on April 16 Also recorded a batted pass in the spring finale Originally earned a roster position as a walk-on in the spring of 2009 under previous coaching staff. 2010: A reliable member of the special teams unit, specifically kickoff coverage, who earned first varsity letter and played in all 13 games Totaled eight tackles with a trio of solo stops Ranked sixth on the squad with eight special teams hits, all on kickoff returns Recorded solo hits versus N.C. State, Navy and Rice and assists against Memphis, Marshall, UAB, SMU and Maryland As previously mentioned, served as an award-winning member of the defensive scout team. 2009: Played in two games as a redshirt freshman during first fall on the ECU roster Experienced action against Rice and UAB, Conference USA contests which were both played at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Was not credited with any statistics. High School: A two-year letterman for coach Greg Kendall at Godwin High School Helped Eagles to an 8-2 record as a senior and a 6-4 mark as a junior, but came up short for post-season qualification in both seasons A game-winning reception on a two-point conversion against Patrick Henry was nominated for the VHSL Play-of-the-Year Named to the Colonial District All-Academic Team during senior year. Personal: Full name is James Ross Craig Born October 26, 1989 at Richmond, Va. Son of Barry and Lisa Craig A health fitness specialist major Earned selection to the Spring (2011) Honor Roll for work in the classroom Hobbies include working out, movies and cooking Cites Greenville and Pirate fanbase as best thing about the ECU football program Has a desire to travel around Europe after graduation Lists parents and mentor/trainer Reed Kagan as most influential people on his career. CRAIG S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS / / Totals 15/ Career-high tackles 1 on eight occasions, last vs. Maryland (12/29/10) 4 DOMINIQUE DAVIS Quarterback 6-3, 210, Sr-1L Lakeland, Fla. (Boston College/ Fort Scott CC) Made his highly-anticipated East Carolina debut last fall and didn t disappoint, immediately earning a reputation as one of the nation s top quarterbacks from a statistical, productivity and impact standpoint A 2011 Consensus Draft Services (CDSdraft.com) Preseason All-America selection after a record-setting first year, which officially began only 35 days prior to the season opener Named to the 2011 Maxwell Award and Davey O Brien Award Watch Lists... Originally inked with the Pirates as a mid-year signee in December, 2009 (from Fort Scott Community College) Remained committed to ECU after meeting head coach Ruffin McNeill for the first time immediately after his hire, but missed the start of the academic semester (which prevented participation in spring drills) Loyalty to the Pirate program was evidenced by self-funded move to Greenville and attendance at all 15 spring workouts to absorb as much knowledge as possible about new offensive scheme Competition in Atlantic Coast Conference wars while at Boston College brought a much-needed battle-tested, big-game mindset to a program which had lost a six-year signal-caller the previous season Vision, mobility, quickness, passing touch, poise, mental preparation and competitive instincts have all been lauded by coaching staff, but work ethic and leadership skills are most respected by teammates who voted him to serve as team captain on 10 of 13 occasions last season Enjoyed a productive spring, fine-tuning his responsibilities in the spread scheme Completed 13-of-18 passes for 131 yards and two touchdowns during the first scrimmage April 2 Found Danny Webster (five yards) and Justin Jones (13) with scoring tosses in the opener, before hooking up with Dayon Arrington on a 17-yarder in the second contest on the way to a 10-of-16, 120-yard effort April 9 Finished drills with limited action in the Purple-Gold Game April 16, completing all four attempts for 29 yards and a touchdown a three-yard throw to Joe Womack to open the scoring A 2011 Preseason All- Conference selection (fourth-team) by Phil Steele Magazine Labeled as the 6th-best NFL talent in C-USA and Coolest In The Clutch by Lindy s Magazine. 2010: Made immediate impact while turning in record-breaking campaign during first season with the Pirates Named the Newcomer-of-the- Year by the Conference USA coaches and was an honorable mention all-league selection The Rivals.com C-USA MVP, C-USA Offensive MVP and a First Team All-C-USA pick A second-team all-league honoree by Phil Steele Magazine Established East Carolina single-season records in touchdown passes (37), attempts (609), completions (393), passing yards (3,967) and passing yards per game (305.2)... TD tosses were the sixth most in a year by a Conference USA quarterback... Attempts and completions were the second and third most, respectively, by a C-USA signal caller in a year... Led the conference in passing yards per game and stood second in total offensive yards per game (316.0)... One of four quarterbacks at the FBS level to average 300+ passing yards per game (Bryant Moniz, Hawaii/360.0, Landry Jones, Oklahoma/337.0, Brandon Weeden, Oklahoma State/329.0) Ended the year leading all FBS players in completions per game (30.2)... Accounted for 46 of the team s 60 offensive touchdowns and finished second among all FBS players in points per game responsible for (21.4) and third in total touchdown passes Owns three of the top-10 ECU passing performances in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium history (3. 413/ Navy, /Tulsa, N.C. State)... Five touchdown passes against the Blazers tied his career high, as well as the ECU single-game record. Jeff Blake threw five against Southern Miss, Nov. 9, 1991, and Davis had five against Navy and Tulsa... Set program single-game records for completions (43) and attempts (65) against Navy while finishing one yard shy of the passing-yardage mark with 413. The 413 yards are the fifth most ever recorded in a game by ECU... In addition to passing records, established East Carolina standards for total offense in a season (4,108 yards), plays in a year (688) and total offensive yards per game (316.0) Owns three of the top eight single-game total offensive yard marks (3. 433/Navy, /Tulsa, /N.C. State) In Conference USA contests, completed 63.4 percent of passes ( ) for 2,415 yards and 27 touchdowns Averaged yards passing per home game compared with yards per road tilt A more effective rusher in home contests, totaling 93 net yards and six scores at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium but 49 yards and three scores in away contests Threw for 300 or more yards in five of the last six games with lone exception a 268-yard effort versus Maryland in the Military Bowl... Completed 30 or more passes four times in final six games and 25 or more 10 times during the year... Came on strong in the second half of the year, averaging aerial yards during the last six games while averaging yards per tilt during first seven contests Competed a higher percentage of passes, and threw for more total yards, in losses than wins ( /2,108-1,859) Threw for more than 100 yards in a quarter 13 times with the last being 109 in the third versus Maryland... Tossed nine touchdown passes of 30 or more yards, five more than the Pirates totaled in On second down, completing 63.0 percent of passes ( ) for 68 first downs and 14 touchdowns Tossed 12 scores on third down and nine on first down... Completed 66.9 percent of passes ( ) on first down Went 16-of-18 on fourth down (88.9 percent) for 14 first downs and two EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

10 scores (including the game-winning TD at Southern Miss)... Fourth-quarter, nine-yard touchdown run against SMU was ninth of the season, the most for a Pirate signal caller since Leander Green s QB-record 12 in With rushing touchdowns against Memphis and Tulsa, became the first Pirate QB to have ground scores in consecutive games since Rob Kass Oct. 6 and 13, 2007, against UCF and UTEP Had career-long streak of 151 passes without an interception snapped in the second quarter at Rice... Completed a career-long, 77-yard pass to Jonathan Williams in the second quarter at UAB, ECU s longest pass since an 80-yarder Jan. 2, Rushed for two touchdowns (10 yards, four yards) at UCF... Against Marshall, third-quarter 26-yard touchdown run was a career-long rush, topping a 22-yard scamper against N.C. State and 21-yard dash at Virginia Tech... Recorded the game-winning touchdown against N.C. State with a one-yard plunge in overtime... Converted first 14 passes versus the Wolfpack and totaled 376 yards, the eighth-highest total for an ECU quarterback in Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium history... Named College Football Performance Awards Honorable Mention quarterback for Weeks 2, 7 and Sept. 6 and Oct. 18 Conference USA Offensive Player-of-the-Week... Selected as Oct. 18 Rivals.com Conference USA Player-of-the-Week. Fort Scott CC (2009): Led Greyhounds to a No. 2 national ranking in the final National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)/JCFootball.com poll after his team completed the year with an 11-1 mark Helped the Fort Scott offense lead the NJCAA in total offense (492.0 ypg) Ranked 36th among all NJCAA quarterbacks in passing yards per game at Named Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Offensive Player-of-the-Week Sept. 26 Completed 113-of-215 passes during the season for 1,467 yards and eight touchdowns in leading FSCC to a conference title Also rushed for 12 TDs to earn all-conference honors Had direct matchup against former Auburn quarterback Cam Newton in the NJCAA Football Championship Game as Newton s Blinn (Texas) College squad edged Fort Scott on a last-second punt return for a touchdown Dec. 6. Boston College (2008): As a redshirt freshman in 2008, took over for the injured Chris Crane midway through the second quarter at Wake Forest (Nov. 22) and started the last three contests, including the ACC Championship Game In all, completed 63-of-138 passes for 741 yards with six touchdowns and four interceptions during the season Against Vanderbilt in the Music City Bowl, completed 15 of 36 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns Threw for 263 yards (17-of-43) and a TD in the ACC title game against Virginia Tech After taking over against Wake Forest, engineered a nine play, 70-yard drive for the come-from-behind win rushing for a one-yard gamewinning touchdown with 1:12 left in the contest Completed passes of 36 and 21 yards during triumphant march Finished outing vs. Demon Deacons with a 13-of-23, 103-yard passing performance Was 12-of-24 for 134 yards and two scores in his first collegiate start vs. Maryland Connected on two-of-five passes for 30 yards and rushed for 20 yards in limited action vs. Rhode Island Experienced first collegiate action against UCF, completing four-of-seven passes for 30 yards and a touchdown Hooked up with Lars Anderson on first career scoring toss in the fourth quarter Also picked up 33 yards on six carries during first active campaign. Boston College (2007): Completed five-of-16 passes for 58 yards in BC s spring game Was redshirted during true freshman season (during the fall). High School: Earned Class 3A All-State (first-team) honors from the Florida Sports Writers Association as a senior quarterback at Kathleen High School Gained all-state honors as a senior (first-team) and junior (honorable mention) A two-year letterman and all-district selection who served as a team captain Passed for 3,108 yards and 31 touchdowns to help lead KHS to an 8-2 record and a district championship in 2006 during senior campaign Tossed three or more touchdowns in six games Completed 16-of-33 passes for 271 yards and one touchdown, while rushing for another score in the Red Devils regional semifinal loss to Hardee... Hit on 136-of-227 passes for 1,824 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior in 2005 to help guide KHS to a 10-3 overall record and the district title Head coach was Brian Armstrong Played for the North squad in the 2006 Florida Athletic Coaches Association North-South All-Star Game (in Bryant Stadium in Lakeland) Also earned additional varsity letters in basketball (three as a shooting guard and small forward) and track & field (two as a high jumper) Excelled in the classroom as well, graduating with high honors and among the top 30 in class Named KHS s Freshman Studentof-the-Year in Personal: Full name is Dominique Dion Davis Born July 17, 1989 at Lakeland, Fla.... Son of Rena and Lester Davis A communications major Brother Desmond Clark plays tight end for the NFL s Chicago Bears Lists basketball and video games as hobbies of choice Says most memorable football moment to date was leading junior college program to national title game Picks Deion Sanders as all-time favorite NFL player but cites Paul Pierce as favorite professional athlete Credits brothers (Desmond, Paul) as the most influential people on his career. DAVIS CAREER PASSING STATISTICS Year G/GS ATT COM PCT INT TD YDS LONG / , (UAB) Totals 13/ , (UAB) Career-high passing attempts 65 vs. Navy (11/06/10) Career-high passing completions 43 vs. Navy (11/06/10) Career-high passing yards 413 vs. Navy (11/06/10) Career-high passing TDs 5 on three occasions, last vs. UAB (11/11/10) DAVIS CAREER RUSHING STATISTICS Year G/GS ATT GAIN LOSS NET APC TD LONG / (MAR) Totals 13/ (MAR) Career-high rushing attempts 13 vs. Memphis (09/11/10) Career-high rushing yards 34 vs. Virginia Tech (09/18/10) 38 EMANUEL DAVIS Defensive Back 5-11, 182, Sr-3L Manteo (Manteo) An established veteran of the defensive unit who will enter his third full-time starting campaign as a national honors candidate in 2011 A talented and confident performer who made a notable impact as a redshirt freshman in 2008 before becoming a permanent fixture in the Pirate secondary in 2009 and 2010 Expected to serve as ECU s top boundary cornerback opposite Derek Blacknall or Jacobi Jenkins Opened career playing a significant role on special teams units, but action has diminished since starting status in backfield became consistent Turned in another strong spring performance, especially during the first scrimmage (April 2) notching four tackles Followed with two stops a week later during the second contest, but did not record a statistic in the Purple-Gold Game (April 16) A 2011 Preseason All-Conference USA choice by league head coaches Also selected as a first-team preseason allconference performer by Phil Steele Magazine, Lindy s Magazine, Athlon Magazine and Blue Ribbon Football Yearbook Labeled as the 5thbest NFL talent in C-USA by Lindy s Named to the 2011 Consensus Draft Services (CDSdraft.com) Preseason All-America Team. 2010: Turned in another strong campaign and earned Second Team All-Conference USA honors from the league coaches and Rivals.com to go along with a First- Team All-C-USA selection by Phil Steele Magazine Played and started all 13 games, booking a team seventh-best 54 tackles with 36 solo stops Tallied three tackles for losses (four yards) and one quarterback hurry while recording nine pass breakups, two forced fumbles and a pair of interceptions Recovered two fumbles, one against Tulsa and the other at Virginia Tech Finished tied for 11th in Conference USA with 0.85 pass breakups per game... Team leader in passing tackles with 32 and was fifth on the squad in solo stops... Has 12 career games recording six or more tackles with Pirates going 8-4 in those contests... Intercepted Maryland s Danny O Brien on the first offensive play of the Military Bowl... Went on to tie season high with six tackles in the contest... Also booked six stops versus Memphis, Virginia Tech and North Carolina Recorded four or more hits in nine of 13 games Had five pass breakups in the last four contests... Made all three TFL within the first four weeks of the year with EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

11 one against Tulsa, Virginia Tech and North Carolina Caused a SMU fumble in the first quarter and has forced one in both career games against the Mustangs... Finished one pass breakup shy of his career high with three at UAB... Other multiple-breakup effort was against SMU, tallying two Booked three-of-four tackles and a pass breakup against Marshall in the second quarter... Picked off first pass of 2010 in fourth quarter against N.C. State and tallied first quarterback hurry of the season during the third quarter Credited with three-of-four tackles versus the Wolfpack in the third quarter... Made six tackles and one TFL at North Carolina and Virginia Tech... During second and third quarters against the Hokies, tallied four of six tackles, pass breakup and fumble recovery. 2009: Was East Carolina s leader in pass breakups with 12 Also netted two interceptions, returning one 42 yards to help the Pirates to a road C- USA win at Tulsa In all, was credited with 69 tackles, a team-high 51 of those coming as solo hits, one fumble recovery (UCF) and one forced fumble (SMU) Tallied a total of 4.0 tackles for lost yardage (9 yards), making drops behind the line of scrimmage against SMU (1.0), Memphis (1.0), Virginia Tech (1.0) and Arkansas (1.0) in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Played in 12 games and made nine starts Suffered a right shoulder injury coming off the bench vs. Appalachian State (one special teams tackle) in the season opener and was sidelined for the next two contests Also did not start against UCF and Memphis Turned in a pair of career-high tackle outings as a sophomore with nine each in pivotal clashes against Virginia Tech (nationally-televised Thursday night meeting) and Houston (Conference USA Championship Game) Turned in a strong finish, averaging 7.4 tackles per game in the last seven outings In addition to the pair of nine-stop performances, also logged back-to-back eight-tackle efforts in key C-USA East Division matchups vs. UAB and Southern Miss in late November Contributed seven hits at Memphis (Oct. 27) and added six at Tulsa (Nov. 15) both nationally-televised league tilts played on Tuesday and Sunday, respectively Picked off other pass against Marshall in Conference USA road opener Oct. 3 Had three multiple pass breakup contests, knocking down two vs. Rice, three at Tulsa and a career-high four in a division-clinching victory over Southern Miss Nov. 28 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Followed up nine-tackle effort against Cougars with five stops (four solo) against Razorbacks in bowl meeting Two of his 69 tackles came on special teams play Was selected as a member of the Victors Club (weekly performance awards) for the defense unit during annual team banquet. 2008: Was East Carolina s co-leader in interceptions with four, returning one for a touchdown against Houston In all, was credited with 45 tackles, 27 of those coming as solo hits, and led the squad with eight pass breakups Played in 13 of 14 games (UTEP) and made five starts Turned in back-to-back sixtackle outings against UCF and Marshall, and picked off a combined three passes against the Knights and Herd, while also forcing and recovering a fumble Stood second among all special teams tacklers with eight A Freshman All-America selection by Rivals.com Selected to three separate All-Freshman (national) squads by CollegeFootballNews.com, Sporting News and Phil Steele Magazine Named to Conference USA s All-Freshman Team by league head coaches Earned C-USA Defensive Player-ofthe-Week honors for his play against Marshall (six tackles, two interceptions for 31 return yards) First career start came against Houston at cornerback and quickly recorded his initial interception in the first quarter, returning it 11 yards for a score... Second career interception was at UCF during the overtime period to eventually set up Ben Hartman s game-winning field goal... Registered at least five stops in five games Experienced first collegiate action against No. 17 Virginia Tech in the season opener in the secondary and as a member of special teams and responded with five tackles Other five-tackle outings came against Southern Miss and Tulsa in the C-USA Championship Game... Overall, recorded 2.5 tackles that resulted in a loss of eight yards (0.5 vs. Virginia Tech, 1.0 vs. Tulane, 0.5 vs. Marshall and 0.5 vs. Kentucky in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl). 2007: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program Officially signed with the Pirates in February, High School: Helped key Manteo s run to the State 1-A Championship Game as a multi-purpose back on offense and as a defensive leader Recorded 13 catches for 250 yards and three scores while rushing for 1,593 yards and 28 touchdowns on 185 carries on the offensive side of the ball Averaged 8.6 yards per rush as a senior team captain Also completed 35- of-57 passes for 691 yards and nine TDs A full-time starter at free safety who helped the Redskins post nine shutouts during his senior campaign which resulted in a finals appearance in Chapel Hill (lost 28-7 to Elkin) Logged 127 tackles, nine of which resulted in lost yardage Also credited with 11 sacks, six forced fumbles, four recovered fumbles and eight interceptions In all, earned a total of three football letters and was part of a Manteo program which lost just four games during prep career A two-time all-conference and all-state selection Chosen as the All-Area Player-of-the-Year as a junior in 2005 Labeled as a hard hitter by prep coach Walt Davis Featured in the 2007 Rivals.com Recruiting Yearbook Ranked No. 31 in North Carolina according to Super- Prep Magazine Also picked up additional letters in basketball (three) and track (four) Averaged nearly 20 points and over five assists per game as the Redskins top point guard Captured the North Carolina 1-A triple jump title Clocked at 4.5 in the 40-yard dash and has recorded a squat lift of 425. Personal: Full name is Emanuel Edward Davis Born August 9, 1988 A communications major. DAVIS CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS / / / Totals 38/ Career-high tackles 9 on two occasions, last vs. Houston (12/05/09) 6 JEREMY DAVIS Inside Wide Receiver 5-10, 191, Jr-1L Warrenton (Warren County) A determined former walk-on whose development and growth continues to add notable depth to ECU s pass catching corps Expected to compete for playing time and depth chart inclusion at one of two inside receiver positions in the Pirates new offensive scheme Will undoubtedly serve a role on various special teams squads for the second consecutive campaign as well Impresses coaching staff with a consistent level of play, attitude, quickness and absorption of responsibilities in offensive package Opened spring scrimmage season with one catch for eight yards on April 2 before turning in his top effort of the period with a four-reception, 22-yard effort April 9 Did not record a pass catch during the Purple-Gold Game (April 16). 2010: Earned first varsity letter after appearing in 11 games and hauling in five passes for 25 yards Lone games missed were road contests at Virginia Tech and UAB Tallied three catches for 12 yards in the fourth quarter against Navy for first career grabs Ended the year with a fourth-quarter catch for no gain in the Military Bowl... Hauled in a career-long 13-yard reception in the fourth quarter at Rice Caught three passes on first-down plays, one on second down and one on third down. 2009: Experienced action in two games, both played in the city of Memphis (vs. Tigers Oct. 27 and vs. Arkansas in the Autozone Liberty Bowl Jan. 2) Did not record any offensive statistics, but was credited with one tackle in special teams role Made only stop (assisted) against Memphis Was the recipient of the program s Rick Bankston Memorial Award (for offense) in 2009, an honor which symbolizes the most outstanding scout team performance. 2008: Earned roster position as a walk-on during preseason camp Redshirted during initial season in East Carolina program, but contributed notable efforts on offensive scout team. High School: A three-year football letterwinner at Warren County High School. Personal: Full name is Jeremy Quinn Davis Born January 7, 1990 A construction management major Excels in the classroom as a Dean s List student (2011 spring semester). EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

12 DAVIS CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICS Year G/GS NO YDS AVG TD LONG / / (RICE) Totals 13/ (RICE) Career-high receptions 3 vs. Navy (11/06/10) Career-high reception yards 13 vs. Rice (11/20/10) 78 JORDAN DAVIS Offensive Line 6-3, 290, So-1L Fort Walton Beach, Fla. (Choctawhatchee) A highly-regarded, strong and physical lineman who is poised to take the next step in his career as a fulltime starter Expected to become the Pirates top left tackle as a sophomore after gaining experience as a key reserve and serving vital special teams role during redshirt freshman season in Acclimation to offensive scheme and developing leadership skills have been cited by coaching staff. 2010: During first active season on the Pirates roster, played in 12 games as the top backup at the left tackle and left guard positions, earning initial varsity letter Lone game missed was against N.C. State Served in blocking roles on the field goal and points after touchdown units throughout the campaign Blocked for Michael Barbour s record-breaking 56 PAT and 104-point season Helped the East Carolina offense establish 14 single-season records... Providing pass protection for Pirate quarterbacks to set new standards in attempts (632), completions (408), completion percentage (64.6), yards (4,143), yards per game (318.7) and touchdowns (39)... Opened holes for the offense to score a school-record 60 offensive touchdowns, surpassing the 2007 team s 50 offensive TDs... Helped the offense to program bests with 478 overall points, 346 points in C-USA games and 36.8 points per contest... Passing yardage against Tulsa (383) was the first 300+ performance for the Pirates since tallying 406 against North Carolina Sept. 8, 2007, a span of 40 games... Team threw for 300 or more yards nine times during the year... Dating back to 2009, East Carolina has gained at least 350 yards of total offense in 13 of the last 16 games... Guided Pirates to a No. 8 national ranking in passing offense (318.7 ypg) and a No. 16 standing in scoring (36.8 ppg)... Unit ranked 20th at the FBS level in fewest sacks allowed per game (1.2)... ECU finished second in Conference USA in passing offense and fourth in scoring and total offense (437.6 ypg). 2009: Spent developmental season on offensive scout team and benefitted from year in strength program Redshirted during initial season in ECU program Was nearly promoted to active roster on several occasions because of depth concerns, but previous coaching staff elected to maintain redshirt status Officially signed with the Pirates in February, High School: A team captain, three-year starter and three-year letterman for coach Greg Thomas s Indians at Choctawhatchee High School Earned All-Northwest Daily News (Fort Walton Beach) honors in 2007 and 2008, and was also selected as area s offensive lineman-ofthe-year as a senior Chosen as a 2008 Pensacola Sports Association All-Star and played in Pensacola All-Star game Recipient of Coaches Award after final campaign Member of the 2008 Dandy Dozen list Received prestigious FCA Challenger Award for Choctawhatchee in recognition of character, leadership, integrity and excellence Prep coach was former Pirate offensive lineman who also enjoyed a successful tenure as head coach at Greenville s J.H. Rose High School Earned three additional letters as member of CHS s weight-lifting squad, a recognized sport program in the state of Florida. Personal: Full name is Ronnie Jordan Davis Born February 9, 1991 at Fort Walton Beach, Fla. Son of Ronnie and Jennifer Davis Hobbies include fishing and producing films A communications major. 5 JUSTIN DIXON Outside Linebacker 6-1, 252, So-1L Smithfield (Smithfield-Selma) A much-publicized and highly-decorated athletic defensive standout who was in the early stages of a highimpact rookie campaign before suffering a season-ending left knee injury Was also kept out of 2011 spring drills as a precaution to ensure complete recovery is made prior to fall camp Opened career as a linebacker but made the transition to end in ECU s former 4-3 scheme... Is now expected to serve as a starter at outside linebacker in the Pirates new 3-4 alignment Enrolled at East Carolina in the fall of 2009, but was not on the roster and did not participate during spring practice period because of eligibility requirements Originally signed a national letter-of-intent with North Carolina Feb. 4, 2009 but never enrolled in classes at Chapel Hill A physically imposing and gifted performer who also will provide leadership to a young front seven. 2010: An impact player on the defensive line whose season was limited to first four games of the year due to left knee injury Booked 10 tackles (five solo) before leaving the North Carolina contest due to injury Started fall camp as a linebacker but made the transition forward to defensive end... Prior to injury, was tied for team lead with two quarterback hurries and topped squad with 5.5 tackles for lost yardage (-39 yards) and 3.0 sacks (-27 yards) Stood seventh in Conference USA, and 42nd at the FBS level, in sacks and eighth in tackles for loss before being shelved for the season Lone Pirate who booked at least one TFL in the first four games of the season... During ECU debut versus Tulsa, tallied season-best five stops with two tackles for lost yardage (-14 yards) and one sack (nine yards) During a span of five Golden Hurricane plays from the end of the first quarter to the start of the second, collected a sack, a solo tackle and an assist Lone tackle at Virginia Tech was a five-yard sack of Tyrod Taylor in the third quarter In final game of the year, sacked T.J. Yates for a 13-yard loss in the second quarter... Knocked ball away from Memphis quarterback Ryan Williams in the fourth quarter for first career forced fumble... Also against the Tigers, contributed 1.5 TFL (seven yards) and three tackles Fiveof-10 stops came on rushing plays. 2009: Sat out true freshman season in compliance with NCAA eligibility standards. High School: SuperPrep All-America choice for coach Anthony Barbour at Smithfield-Selma High School Rated as the No. 6 player in North Carolina by Rivals.com and the No. 9 player in North Carolina by SuperPrep Also considered one of the top 25 players in North Carolina by The Charlotte Observer Member of the Rivals 250 and was ranked as the No. 9 inside linebacker nationally Rivals.com Member of PrepStar s High School All-America Team and recruiting analyst Tom Lemming s All-America team Earned a national No. 46 billing (linebacker) by ESPN.com In addition to starring role as a linebacker, also experienced action as a running back, defensive end and defensive tackle during prep career Rushed for 767 yards and nine touchdowns on 160 carries as a senior, helping Smithfield-Selma advance to the first round of the state playoffs Defensively, was credited with 160 tackles and one interception as a junior Also added 1,589 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns in 2007 as a junior. Personal: Full name is Earnest Justin Dixon Born November 19, 1989 Son of Sheila and Ernest Dixon A communications major. DIXON S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS / Totals 4/ Career-high tackles 5 vs. Tulsa (09/05/10) EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

13 35 MICHAEL DOBSON Running Back 6-0, 190, So-1L Mount Airy (Mount Airy) A multi-talented ball carrier and pass catcher who completed spring drills as a possible projected starter, but coaches feel competition will re-intensify during fall camp with the arrival of junior college transfer Reggie Bullock and continuing development of former receiver Torrance Hunt Spent rookie season in primarily a learning role behind a pair of seniors despite a strong initial spring Instead, made a significant impact as a top-tier special teams performer to earn consistent playing time Displays plenty of athleticism, quickness and receiving ability out of the backfield Turned in another stellar spring performance as a sophomore, topping the unit with 80 yards on 16 carries during the Purple-Gold Game on April 16 Also made one reception for eight yards during finale Opened the scrimmage portion of the workouts with a 10-attempt, 33-yard rushing and a three-catch, 28-yard receiving effort on April 2 Led all rushers in the second contest April 9, picking up 31 yards on five carries. 2010: Served as third-string running back behind seniors Jonathan Williams and Giavanni Ruffin during first season on the active roster... Participated in all 13 games and earned initial varsity letter Carried 11 times for 62 yards, an average of 5.6 per carry Gained additional time on special teams coverage and return units, totaling nine tackles and eight kickoff returns for 105 yards (13.1 ypr) Nine special teams stops (seven kickoff, two punt) were good for the fifth most on the squad Tallied six carries on first down, four on second down and one on third down Picked up five rushing first downs Finished the year with one carry for three yards during the opening quarter of the Military Bowl against Maryland... Set career bests in kickoff returns (three) and return yards (55) while registering a personal-long 29-yard runback at UAB... Carried the ball a career-high five times against Navy, gaining 18 yards... Established a personal best with 21 rushing yards versus Marshall... Recorded first career catch (four yards) versus the Thundering Herd on a third-down play... Made season s only tackle that was not credited as a special teams hit at Southern Miss, knocking Danny Hrapmann out of bounds on a fake punt in the fourth quarter... Returned first career kickoff (seven yards) in fourth quarter at North Carolina Made East Carolina running back debut in fourth quarter against Memphis, gaining a first down on a 12-yard, third-down carry. 2009: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program Officially signed with the Pirates in February, High School: Averaged 11.3 yards per carry as a senior, rushing for 1,758 yards and 35 touchdowns on 156 attempts to help lead Mount Airy to a 16-0 record and Class I-A state championship Ran for 1,638 yards on 153 carries (10.7 ypr) as a junior, scoring 33 touchdowns to help lead the Bears to 13-1 record and a conference title Racked up 1,380 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2006 as a sophomore as MAHS compiled a 10-5 mark On the other side of the ball, credited with 35 tackles as a safety during his final campaign, which included a victory over Williamston in the championship game Collected a career-best 82 stops as a junior and finished career with 12 interceptions An all-state selection (all divisions) during last two seasons of prep career Also chosen to the all-area squad in 2007 Additionally, was named Northwest Conference Offensive Player-of-the-Year and was an All-Northwest Team selection by the Winston-Salem Journal as a junior Rated as 25th-best athlete according to ESPN.com Also was an all-conference performer in track, earning a first-place finish in the regional 100-meter dash Recipient of the inaugural Mt. Airy Messenger Male High School Athlete-of-the-Year Award in 2007 Academically, was a member of the school s Honor Roll. Personal: Full name is Michael Allen Dobson, Jr. Born June 24, 1991 at Mount Airy, N.C. Son of Michael and Sharon Dobson Major is recreation and park management Lists Randy Moss as favorite NFL player and Kobe Bryant as favorite overall athlete to watch Credits parents as most influential people on the development of his career. DOBSON S CAREER RUSHING STATISTICS Year G/GS ATT GAIN LOSS NET APC TD LONG / (MAR) Totals 13/ (MAR) Career-high rushing attempts 5 vs. Navy (11/06/10) Career-high rushing yards 21 vs. Marshall (10/23/10) DOBSON S CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICS Year G/GS NO YDS AVG TD LONG / (MAR) Totals 13/ (MAR) Career-high receptions 1 vs. Marshall (10/23/10) Career-high reception yards 4 vs. Marshall (10/23/10) DOBSON S CAREER KICKOFF RETURN STATISTICS Year G NO YDS AVG. TD LONG (UAB) Totals (UAB) Career-high kickoff return game 55 vs. UAB (11/11/10) 59 DANIEL DRAKE Inside Linebacker 6-0, 237, Jr-1L Fayetteville (Marshall) A tough, hard-working North Carolina prep product who joined the Pirates program prior to spring drills in 2010 from Conference USA rival Marshall Spent first season in an acclimation mode on the defensive side of the ball, but intensity and commitment enabled full-time role on various special teams squads Enjoyed a strong spring which concluded with a two-deep role as a top reserve at one of two inside linebacking positions Was not credited with a tackle in the spring s first scrimmage April 2, but tallied a solo stop in the second battle a week later Finished workout period with three tackles in the Purple-Gold Game on April : Made East Carolina debut and earned first varsity letter after appearing in 12 games as a member of the special teams Lone contest missed was at Virginia Tech (coaches decision) Made three solo tackles and two assists All five tackles came on kickoff returns Booked a career-best two stops (solo, assist) against Navy Tallied year s other assist versus Marshall and remaining solo hits versus UCF and SMU. 2009: Experienced action in the Green & White Spring game. 2008: Redshirted during first year in Marshall program after earning roster position as a walk-on. Prep School: Attended and played football at Hargrave Military Academy during the 2007 season An all-conference performer for the Tigers Earned selection to the President s List for work in the classroom. High School: A three-year letterman at Red Springs High School. Personal: Full name is Daniel Levi Drake Born August 19, 1989 at Fayetteville, N.C. A management information systems (MIS) major Says playing with asthma has been one his biggest obstacles to overcome on the field Picks Ray Lewis as favorite NFL player Previous summer employment included a full-time position in a post office Credits father (Irving) as most influential on career Plays the drums. DRAKE S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS / Totals 12/ Career-high tackles 2 vs. Navy (11/06/10) EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

14 66 ADHEM ELSAWI Offensive Line 6-5, 319, So-TR Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Campbell) A physically strong, sizeable and versatile lineman who is expected to make an immediate contribution to ECU s offensive depth chart in 2011 Participated in first spring practice period with Pirates and quickly secured a two-deep standing on the left side of the line at either the tackle or guard position Coaches feel a permanent placement will follow during fall camp when further personnel evaluations are made Enrolled at ECU in the fall of 2010 but did not play because of transfer regulations after starting his career at nearby nonscholarship FCS member Campbell. 2010: As a redshirt, integrated himself to the Pirates offensive packages and served as a valuable member of the scout team. 2009: Played in nine of 11 games as a freshman at Campbell Opened a total of six contests for the Camels the first and final five of the season. High School: A three-year letterwinner at Saratoga Springs (N.Y.) High School... A first-team all-area performer as a sophomore, junior and senior... Selected to the all-state squad (fourth team) as a senior after helping guide team to a seven-win campaign Also lettered in basketball during junior year Owns school squat record with a lift of 550 pounds. Personal: Full name is Adhem Montasser Elsawi Born June 12, 1991 at Glen Falls, N.Y. Son of Montasser and Valerie Elsawi... Has six younger siblings - Khalid, Anisa, Aliya and Amira (twins), Mahdi and Gabreel A biology major with aspirations to attend medical school after graduation Earned Dean s List honors for classroom work during the spring semester (2011). 48 MAURICE FALLS Outside Linebacker 6-2, 240, Fr-RS Belmont (South Point) An agile and quick prototype hybrid end who should flourish in the Pirates new 3-4 scheme as an outside linebacker during his first active year on the roster Completed his second spring practice period with depth chart inclusion as a top reserve, but could also earn significant additional playing time in a special teams role Productive and unselfish effort on program s scout team during redshirt campaign last fall practice was recognized by coaches with selection as the 2010 recipient of the Rick Bankston Award (a honor symbolic of the scout team MVP) Enrolled early in January of 2010 so acclimation with coaching staff and college game are ahead of class standing Opened 2011 spring scrimmage play with a sack that resulted in an eight-yard loss on April 2 before following with a solo hit in both the second contest (April 9) and Purple-Gold Game (April 16). 2010: Redshirted during initial season with the Pirates Made an aforementioned award-winning impact on the scout team Originally signed a grant-in-aid with East Carolina instead of a letter-ofintent (per NCAA policy) and enrolled in January 2010, going through spring drills with the Pirates. High School: A two-year starter and threeyear letterwinner for head coach John Devine s varsity squad Helped South Point to three consecutive conference championships, starting as a sophomore Booked 118 total tackles as a senior, leading Red Raiders to the North Carolina 3AA Championship - the program s first since 2003 Anchored a defense that helped South Point to a 14-2 record, which included a season-ending seven-game winning streak Helped a Red Raider unit hold opponents to just 15.6 points per contest As a junior, earned All-Big South 3A Conference honors after making 68 tackles, including 13 sacks, in his first year as a defensive end after playing safety and cornerback Repeated All-Big South honors as a senior A twotime All-Gaston Gazette selection Reportedly, turned in a 40-yard dash time of 4.5 seconds Also won a Big South track title in the triple jump last spring Graduated a semester early in December, Personal: Full name is Rodney Maurice Falls, but goes by Maurice Born January 1, 1992 at Gastonia, N.C. Son of Norman and Tiffany Falls A sports studies major Lists his most memorable football moment as recovering the onside kick that helped South Point clinch the state championship Lists LaRon Landry has his favorite NFL player and Kobe Bryant as his favorite professional athlete. 64 ANTHONY GARRETT Offensive Line 6-5, 311, Jr-SQ Prairie Village, Kan. (Fort Scott CC) Officially enrolled early at ECU in January of 2010 and joined the Pirates for spring drills, but suffered a significant right knee injury early during fall camp which forced him out of action for the season and a second spring workout period in 2011 (after surgery and rehabilitation) Expected to vie for a position on the offensive two-deep once fall campaign is underway if fully cleared by medical staff Could also fill key special teams blocking roles on punt and field goal/extra point units. 2010: Enrolled at East Carolina in January 2010 and went through spring drills, but missed the entire season due to a right knee injury suffered August 11 during the early stages of fall camp. Junior College: Helped Greyhounds to No. 2 national ranking in the final National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)/JCFootball. com poll after his team completed the year with an 11-1 mark Guided Fort Scott to an 11-game winning streak to start the season and its first regular season Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference (KJCCC) title since 1974 Anchored a line that allowed the Fort Scott offense to gain 4,765 total yards to rank among national junior college leaders Greyhounds also averaged 32.3 points per contest Paved the way for NJCAA Player-of-the-Year Jasmin Hopkins 1,931 rushing yards in 2009 Also blocked for current ECU quarterback Dominique Davis, who completed 113-of-215 passes for 1,467 yards and eight scores Second- Team All-KJCCC selection as a sophomore for head coach Jeff Sims. High School: A three-year letterman at Shawnee Mission East High School. Personal: Full name is Anthony Joshua Garrett Born November 10, 1989 Major is criminal justice. 45 JACOB GEARY Outside Linebacker 6-3, 236, Fr-RS Hillsborough (Cedar Ridge) A strong, mobile and fundamentally-sound performer who is expected to provide quality depth at one of the outside linebacking positions and contribute to various special teams units during his initial year on ECU s active roster Has taken full advantage of time in the strength program during redshirt campaign, adding 25 pounds to frame while also increasing quickness A coach s son who exhibits strong preparation habits and displays plenty of leadership potential Turned in a five-tackle outing during first spring scrimmage April 2 before following with three stops, which included a sack for an eight-yard loss, in the second contest April 9 Wrapped up drills with another sack for a six-yard loss during the Purple-Gold Game (April 16). 2010: Spent time on the scout teams while redshirting during initial season at ECU Officially signed with Ruffin McNeill s program in February. High School: A four-year letterwinner, three-year starter and all-conference performer for the varsity unit at Cedar Ridge Played fullback and tight end on the offensive side of the ball, while experiencing action as a tackle, end and linebacker on defense A two-year team captain who earned first-team all-area honors in 2008 and 2009 A 10-time player-of-the-week choice who set a program tackle record during career Booked 162 stops, eight sacks, 14 quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles and three blocked kicks as a senior to earn CRHS s MVP Award Offensively, tallied 10 rush- EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

15 ing touchdowns and made 20 big blocks that resulted in large gains or scores in 2009 Logged 127 tackles as a junior Added 10 sacks and 12 quarterback pressures on defense and contributed 200 receiving yards and 125 rushing yards on offense in 2008 Was also credited with 15 key blocks Game of note was a 21-tackle performance with a fumble return against Burlington Cummings during junior campaign Ranked as the No. 53 inside linebacker nationally by ESPN.com Recipient of the program s Academic Athlete and Iron Man (perfect attendance) as a freshman, sophomore, junior and senior Also won the Highest Team Academic Average Award as a junior and senior, and was a Golden Helmet honoree (academic and athletic excellence) with a 3.70 grade-point average Also competed on the Red Wolves track team all four years, earning all-conference honors on three occasions Finished as runner-up in the shotput event at the 2009 state meet and established new school standards in the indoor/outdoor shotput and discus Coached by his father Lou Geary. Personal: Full name is Jacob Ross Geary Born September 14, 1991 Both parents are high school educators Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Young Life... Academic success has allowed inclusion into the National Technical Honor Society A health fitness specialist major. 73 DREW GENTRY Offensive Line 6-6, 302, Fr-RS Tallahassee, Fla. (North Florida Christian) A physically-imposing, but versatile young talent who will enter his first campaign on ECU s active roster with depth chart inclusion Closed spring drills listed as the top reserve at the right guard position behind Will Simmons Also took a considerable amount of reps at center during the latter portion of spring work because of injuries and subsequent thin depth Has benefitted from strength program, adding 20 pounds to 2010 reporting weight. 2010: Spent initial season on the scout team while redshirting Officially signed with East Carolina in February. High School: A two-year varsity letterwinner at Maclay School in Tallahassee before transferring to North Florida Christian for the 2009 season Coach at NFC was Tim Cokely An All-Big Bend First Team selection by The Tallahassee Democrat as a senior Named to the 2009 SunStateFootball.com s Preseason All-Area Team Rated by ESPN.com as the 41st-best offensive tackle in the country Team captain as a sophomore and junior at Maclay Earned honorable mention all-district and all-region honors as a sophomore before earning first team all-conference recognition after junior year at Maclay Competed on the track team at MHS, placing 15th in the shot put at the Tallahassee City Championships as a sophomore Also played basketball at Maclay and North Florida Christian, helping the former to a pair of district championships A honor roll student all four years. Personal: Full name is Stephen Andrew Gentry Prefers to go by nickname of Drew Born July 6, 1991 at Evansville, Ind. A history major Son of Michael Gentry Lost his mother at the age of 14, which he understandably lists as the biggest obstacle he s had to overcome Says Jeff Saturday as favorite NFL player Enjoys Broadway plays. 53 JEREMY GROVE Inside Linebacker 6-1, 230, Fr-RS Ijamsville, Md. (Gov. Thomas Johnson) Turned in one of the top spring practice performances among all Pirate defenders to earn the early starting nod at one of the inside linebacker positions despite first year on playing roster Could face plenty of competition from incoming transfer Joseph Blanks during fall camp, but coaches feel playing time should remain ample Might also experience significant action on various special teams squads, especially if defensive role changes A quick and responsive athlete who offers a relentless and dogged old-school approach Logged four tackles and picked off a pass during the first spring scrimmage (April 2) Added another four stops, including one for lost yardage, a week later in the second contest before leading all tacklers with seven during the Purple-Gold Game on April 16 Enrolled early at ECU in January of 2010 and participated in spring drills as a true freshman to gain valuable experience working with the linebacking corps and adjusting to both the collegiate level and a newlyinstalled defensive scheme. 2010: Redshirted during initial season with the Pirates Made an immediate impact on the scout team and in the weight room Originally signed a grant-in-aid with East Carolina instead of a letter-of-intent (per NCAA policy) and enrolled in January 2010, going through spring drills with the Pirates. High School: A two-year starter for the Patriots varsity unit An honorable mention Big School All- State and First Team All-Monocacy Valley Athletic League selection as a senior Recorded 107 tackles, including 19 for lost yardage, during final prep campaign Also rushed for 337 yards and four touchdowns Played for the Baltimore squad in the Maryland Crab Bowl, the state s only high school all-star game Tallied 95 tackles, including 16 for a loss, in eight games as a junior despite missing three contests due to an ankle injury Regarded as a solid run-stopper by head coach Ben Wright Ranked by ESPN.com among the top 75 inside linebackers nationally Scout.com rated him as the 34th-best prospect in the Mid-Atlantic (region) Played his first two seasons at Urbana High in Ijamsville, Md., before transferring to Thomas Johnson Was among team leaders in tackles as a sophomore at Urbana Clocked at 4.78 seconds in the 40- yard dash during program s timing day Turned in a bench press of 405 pounds and a squat of 530 pounds Graduated early in December, Personal: Full name is Jeremy Howard Grove Born April 24, 1992 Was friends with the late Pitt Panther receiver Billy Gaines, who was from his hometown Dedicated himself to playing football at the Division I level as a youth after Gaines died in a fall from a church rafter following his freshman year at Pitt An Honor Roll student in the classroom A construction management major. 2 JUSTIN HARDY Inside Wide Receiver 6-0, 181, Fr-RS Vanceboro (West Craven) An electric multi-purpose receiver and return specialist who has been tabbed by coaching staff to provide an immediate impact to both the offensive and special teams unit during his first active season in the Pirates program Initially earned roster position as a walk-on prior to the start of fall camp in 2010 and rapid development almost prompted removal of redshirt during true rookie campaign Strong spring season earned a top two-deep position at the Y inside receiver slot along with Justin Jones Expected to platoon with the 6-foot-8 Jones in different alignments depending on situational calls Recorded three receptions for 46 yards during first spring scrimmage April 2 before adding a pair of catches for 10 yards a week later in the second intra-squad contest Stood second among all pass receivers during the Purple-Gold Game (April 16) with four grabs for 36 yards. 2010: Served as a valuable member of the scout teams and redshirted during initial season Used as a scout quarterback on occasion to emulate scrambling, run-oriented signalcallers. High School: A two-year letterman and senior team captain for coach Kevin Yost at West Craven High School Compiled 2,500 passing yards and 35 touchdowns in 2009 to earn all-area, all-conference and offensive player-of-the-year honors Added 1,500 rushing yards and 10 scores for the Eagles Made 80 receptions for 1,001 yards and nine TDs during junior season Named to the all-area and all-conference squads in 2008 Picked two additional letters as a shooting and point guard on the basketball floor.. Personal: Full name is Justin Hardy Born December 18, 1991 at Washington, N.C. Son of Sam and Tara Hardy EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

16 A recreation and park management major Earned inclusion on ECU s Honor Roll for academic work during the spring semester (2011) Lists the Pirate fanbase as the best thing about playing football at East Carolina Says Jerry Rice is his favorite all-time NFL player. 67 GRANT HARNER Offensive Line 6-6, 287, So-1L Jacksonville, Fla. (Bartram Trail) Owns the most career starts (12) of any returning offensive linemen and is expected to enter his secondstraight year as the Pirates top right tackle and Conference USA honors candidate Rebounded from a late on-campus arrival with an impressive development and growth level under a new coaching staff and different offensive scheme Lauded for his quick acclimation to pass blocking assignments, fundamentals and work ethic in strength program A 2011 Preseason All-Conference USA choice (second-team) by Lindy s Magazine Enrolled at East Carolina on a full-time basis in January, 2009 (after signing nearly a year earlier) and participated in spring drills under previous staff. 2010: A Conference USA All-Freshman Team selection who blossomed during first year on the active roster Played in all 13 games and made 12 starts (SMU) at right tackle Helped the East Carolina offense establish 14 single-season records... Provided pass protection for Pirate quarterbacks to set new standards in attempts (632), completions (408), completion percentage (64.6), yards (4,143), yards per game (318.7) and touchdowns (39)... Opened holes for the offense to score a school-record 60 offensive touchdowns, surpassing the 2007 team s 50 offensive TDs... Helped the offense to program bests with 478 overall points, 346 points in C-USA games and 36.8 points per contest... Passing yardage against Tulsa (383) was the first 300+ performance for the Pirates since tallying 406 against North Carolina Sept. 8, 2007, a span of 40 games... Team threw for 300 or more yards nine times during the year... Dating back to 2009, East Carolina has gained at least 350 yards of total offense in 13 of the last 16 games... Guided Pirates to a No. 8 national ranking in passing offense (318.7 ypg) and a No. 16 standing in scoring (36.8 ppg)... Unit ranked 20th at the FBS level in fewest sacks allowed per game (1.2)... ECU finished second in Conference USA in passing offense and fourth in scoring and total offense (437.6 ypg). 2009: Redshirted during initial full season in ECU program Contributed efforts on offensive line for scout team, preparing honorswinning defensive front on a weekly basis including NFL draft choices Linval Joseph (DT) and C.J. Wilson (DE). 2008: Officially signed with the Pirates in February, 2008, but did not report in the fall. High School: Played a key role in leading Bartram Trail High School to back-to-back district championships as a junior and senior Guided the Bears to a regional title in 2007 Earned two football letters at BTHS under coach Darrell Sutherland Also picked up a pair of letters as a standout golf performer. Personal: Full name is Grant Gregory Harner Born August 1, 1990 at Jacksonville, Fla. Son of Greg and Margie Harner A communications major Lists current Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard as all-time favorite Pirate player Hobbies of choice are golf and fishing Always exceeded Pop Warner League size limitations as a child, thus was not allowed to play at the developmental level. 60 MACK HELMS Offensive Line 6-3, 286, Fr-RS Tallahassee, Fla. (Leon) An unmatched commitment level and tireless work ethic have fueled possible starting position candidacy at center during first season on Pirates active roster Enjoyed productive spring competing with the top unit before a left shoulder injury March 28 sidelined him for the remainder of the practice schedule Coaching staff expects battle with Hugh Parker for starter s designation to continue during fall camp and early into the season Originally signed with the ECU as a defensive end. 2010: Spent initial season on the scout teams while redshirting Made the most of a year in the strength and conditioning program Officially signed with East Carolina in February. High School: A three-year letterman for the Lions and head coach Bill Ragans Started on the offensive line his junior year before starting at both offensive tackle and nose guard positions as a senior year An All-Big Bend First Team selection by The Tallahassee Democrat as a senior Named to the 2009 SunStateFootball.com s Preseason All-Area Team Helped Leon average 25.0 points per contest in 2009, as the team went 6-4 Lions advanced to the district quarterfinals before falling to Lake City, Credited with 41 tackles, including nine for lost yardage, and six sacks on the defensive side of the ball as a junior As a senior, graded out at 86 percent on the offensive line in 2009 Turned in a 5.0 time in the 40-yard dash, a 4.6 NFL agility shuttle clip and bench press of 350 during power testing Also lettered in weightlifting and track at LHS Excelled in the classroom with a 3.40 grade-point average and was a member of the school s Honor Roll Began playing football in ninth grade while residing in Katy, Texas, after having been homeschooled up to that point Katy High School s Mike Johnston encouraged a tryout which resulted in a varsity roster position during initial campaign (before move to Florida). Personal: Full name is Bawsey M. Helms IV Born August 18, 1991 Son of Mack III and Page Helms, and the grandson of Mack, Jr. and Myra Helms Father played golf at Florida Major is criminal justice Academic success was recognized with Dean s List inclusion for the spring semester (2011). 49 TY HOLMES Inside Linebacker 6-1, 221, So-1L Lexington (Lexington) A punishing and agile defender who is expected to vie for starting honors at one of the inside linebacking positions in ECU s new 3-4 alignment Closed out a successful spring season battling Kyle Tudor for the top spot, but speed and strength could also allow key special teams role for the second-straight season Led unit in tackles during the first two spring scrimmages Tallied eight stops and a pass breakup during the opener April 2 before adding six hits in the second contest April 9 Closed out spring work with three tackles during the Purple-Gold Game on April : During first campaign on the active roster, earned a varsity letter while serving as a the top reserve middle linebacker and made one start, at Rice Experienced action in eight games and booked 13 tackles (six solo), with one stop for lost yardage (five yards) In addition to linebacker duties, gained additional time on special teams Tallied three special teams stops, two on kickoffs and one on a punt runback Booked eight hits on rushing plays and the remaining two on passes Made collegiate debut in week three at Virginia Tech Recorded a personal-best five tackles against Marshall, all in the fourth quarter during first linebacking appearance... Stop of Thundering Herd s Jermain Kelson on a punt return was first career solo hit Made one tackle (assist) versus Navy after entering as a reserve linebacker in the fourth quarter Turned in two solo stops and an assist at UAB playing on defense and special teams Credited with a career-high three solo tackles versus the Owls... Tallied initial TFL of career against Rice, throwing running back Sam McGuffie for a five-yard loss in the third quarter. 2009: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program Officially signed with the Pirates in February, High School: Earned eight varsity letters during prep career, four each as a football and track standout Selected to all-county and all-conference teams as a senior linebacker for coach Chris Deal Posted 75 tackles, four sacks and two interceptions during junior year after averaging nearly EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

17 15 stops per contest in 2006 as a sophomore A two-year all-conference and all-county track performer Served as team captain for both Yellow Jacket programs in Competed in the 200 meters, 4x100 relay, 880 relay and mile relay Finished second at the Davidson County Elite Athlete Challenge Member of the A/B Honor Roll at LHS for work in the classroom. Personal: Full name is Ty Kentlin Holmes Born May 18, 1991 at Lexington, N.C. Son of Charles and Evette Holmes Major is health fitness specialist Father played football and ran track at Livingstone College Cousin was a center in the Winston-Salem State program while godfather Joe McIntosh was a member of the N.C. State Wolfpack squad (running back), who earned Atlantic Coast Conference Rookie-of-the-Year honors in 1991 Hobbies include video games, dancing and movies Picks Indianapolis Colts defensive back Bob Sanders as favorite NFL player Lists father, cousin and uncle as most influential figures in career. HOLMES CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS / Totals 8/ Career-high tackles 5 vs. Marshall (10/23/10) 74 TAYLOR HUDSON Offensive Line 6-5, 272, Fr-RS Greenville, S.C (Mauldin) Counted on to provide quality depth on the offensive line and possibly special teams unit during first active campaign in the Pirate program Mobility and stamina have benefitted from work in conditioning program which resulted in a 20-pound loss from reported signing day weight In addition to top reserve status at either of the guard positions, could also experience significant action on various special teams units. 2010: Redshirted during first campaign with the Pirates and served on the scout team Officially signed with East Carolina in February. High School: A three-year starter at offensive tackle at Mauldin High School Helped the Mavericks and head coach Doug Shaw capture a Class AAAA Division I playoff victory over Fort Dorchester Anchored a line that allowed MHS average 40.8 points per game Named to the All-Greenville County First Team as a senior and junior Rated by ESPN.com among the top 60 (55) offensive guards in the country and was labeled a three-star recruit A High School Playbook All-Area Team selection as a senior Recipient of the Mauldin team s Maverick Award Participated in the 2009 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas Helped propel Mauldin from a 6-6 record in 2008 to a 10-3 mark in 2009 The Mavericks 10 wins tied the 1976 school record for most victories in a season Reportedly timed at 5.68 seconds in the 40-yard dash. Personal: Full name is Taylor William Hudson Born November 27, 1991 at Greenville, S.C. Son of William and Lynne Hudson A criminal justice major who earned ECU Honor Roll status for classroom work in the spring semester (2011) Volunteers for the Mauldin Fire Department in his spare time Hobbies include fishing and riding four-wheelers Says favorite NFL player is Michael Oher of The Blind Side fame Parents have served as most influential figures during career. 34 TORRANCE HUNT Running Back 5-8, 175, So-1L Durham (Jordan) An exceptionally gifted, quick and explosive skill performer who seemingly has made a smooth transition to the running back position after spending the first two seasons in the Pirate program as an inside receiver Coaches facilitated move to utilize pass-catching ability and break-away speed out of the backfield Enjoyed stellar spring, quickly acclimating to new role with a team-first attitude which resulted in depth chart inclusion and future competition battles with Michael Dobson and newcomer Reggie Bullock In addition, expected to serve top-tier special teams role again as a sophomore Led all rushers with 88 yards on eight carries during first spring scrimmage April 2 Demonstrated explosiveness with a 49-yard scoring scamper midway through the contest, which also included one pass catch for seven yards Ran five times for 21 yards and had two receptions for nine yards during the second intrasquad match April 9 before averaging over 10 yards per rush (2-23) during the Purple-Gold Game on April : Made East Carolina debut and played in all 13 games, earning first career letter Served as a valuable member of the special teams and as a reserve wide receiver Caught one pass for 26 yards, in fourth-quarter action against Marshall Season s other offensive play was a rush for a loss of two yards at UAB Made seven tackles on special teams, all on kickoff returns Opened the season with a career-high three tackles and two solo stops versus Tulsa Brought down the Golden Hurricane s Damaris Johnson, who is the NCAA Division I career leader in all-purpose yardage, on a fourth-quarter kickoff return Booked four hits throughout the remainder of the campaign (solo/virginia Tech, solo/n.c. State, assist/marshall, assist/rice) Tackle versus the Wolfpack was for a four-yard loss on a runback by T.J. Graham. 2009: Redshirted during initial season in Pirate program Officially signed with ECU in February, High School: Played on both sides of the ball during prep career, but finished as one of the region s top all-purpose backs during senior campaign Compiled 622 rushing yards and 238 reception yards on 12 catches Was also program s top kickoff return specialist, racking up over 300 yards and three touchdowns (95, 96 and 98-yard returns) In all, was responsible for 10 touchdowns in 2008 for coach Mike Briggs at C.E. Jordan High School Logged 71 tackles, five interceptions and 14 pass breakups as a member of the Falcons secondary as a junior in 2007 and was chosen to the all-conference team Earned two varsity letters and was program s team captain as a senior Top prep effort was a 21-carry, 221-yard performance against Riverside High School in 2008 Invited to play in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas All-Star Game Racked up over 1,200 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns as a sophomore on program s junior varsity squad Helped lead JV unit to consecutive conference titles as the Offensive MVP A track letterman who posted a 4.25 time in the 40-yard dash the fastest clip recorded at the Nike Combine that year Also booked a school-record 6.38 clip in the 55-meter sprint during the indoor season, which ranked as the fourth-fastest time nationally Owns a 41-inch vertical jump and a yard shuttle time Earned MVP honors at the Nike Sparq Athletic Combine Stood No. 44 among all cornerbacks according to ESPN.com. Personal: Full name is Torrance Antonio Hunt Born January 28, 1991 at Durham, N.C. Son of Terry Hunt and Samantha Leak An information technologies major Lists current Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson as favorite all-time Pirate player Has worn No. 34 on a uniform since age six Says reptiles are a hobby of choice Names former running back great Emmitt Smith as favorite NFL player Identifies his parents as the most influential people on his career. HUNT S CAREER RUSHING STATISTICS Year G/GS ATT GAIN LOSS NET APC TD LONG / (UAB) Totals 13/ (UAB) Career-high rushing attempts 1 vs. UAB (11/11/10) Career-high rushing yards -2 vs. UAB (11/11/10) HUNT S CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICS Year G/GS NO YDS AVG TD LONG / (MAR) Totals 13/ (MAR) Career-high receptions yards 26 vs. Marshall (10/23/10) EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

18 7 LAMAR IVEY Defensive Back 6-1, 185, Fr-RS Mebane (Eastern Alamance) A promising and physical young defender who should continue his rapid development during first season on ECU s active roster as senior Bradley Jacob s top backup at the strong safety position Expected to experience significant action on various special teams units as coaches have expressed a desire to utilize his intensity and athletic ability on the field Enjoyed a strong spring after productive contributions as a reliable scout team performer during true freshman campaign Booked three stops, netted an interception and had two pass breakups during the first spring scrimmage on April 2 Contributed three more tackles during the second contest a week later (April 9) before standing second among all defenders with six hits during the Purple- Gold Game on April : Redshirted during initial season at East Carolina and spent time on the scout team Officially signed with the Pirates in February. High School: As a senior, led Eastern Alamance to a 14-2 record and a runner-up finish in the 3A state playoffs The 14 wins set the school record for victories in a season Helped Eagles claim their first regional title in program history As a quarterback, threw for 2,210 yards while leading the team in rushing with 1,407 yards en route to all-region offensive player-of-the-year honors Accounted for 43 combined touchdowns as a senior Engineered an offense that scored a school-record 613 points (38.3 ppg) Graduated with a senior class that was the winningest in Eastern Alamance football history Rated by ESPN.com among the top 110 (107) athletes nationally (three-star recruit) Named to the NCPreps.com 3A All-State First Team Also was a Mid-State 3A all-conference first-team honoree as a senior After final campaign, earned Eastern Alamance s Torry Holt Offensive Player-of-the- Year Award Participated as a wide receiver in the 2009 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas Turned in a 4.4 clip in the 40-yard dash. Personal: Full name is Ladonta Lamar Ivey Born March 20, 1992 Major is information technologies. 3 BRADLEY JACOBS Defensive Back 5-10, 210, Sr-1L Long Beach, Miss. (Mississippi Gulf Coast CC) Intensity, vision and quick adjustment to defensive scheme have translated into leadership role, despite short time in the ECU program A punishing tackler who will open senior campaign as an honors candidate at the Conference USA level Completed spring drills as the Pirates starting strong safety for the second consecutive season after earning the program s defensive back-of-the-year award in 2010 Credited with seven tackles, a forced fumble and two pass breakups during the first spring scrimmage April 2 Contributed a solo stop and netted an interception a week later in the second intra-squad matchup Was held out of the Purple-Gold Game (April 16) because of a left ankle injury suffered during the second scrimmage (April 9) Officially inked with the East Carolina program during the mid-year signing period Dec. 18 (2009) while the Pirates were preparing for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl. 2010: Started all 13 games, totaling 80 tackles with 46 solo hits, 34 assists and one for lost yardage Booked 48 stops on rushing plays and a team second-best 30 on passes 45 solo hits were third most on the squad... Led the Pirates with four interceptions and two forced fumbles while tallying a squad second-best six pass breakups Forced both fumbles during week three at Virginia Tech Tied for second among ECU defenders with six pass breakups... Picked off passes versus N.C. State, Marshall, UAB and Maryland In Conference USA action, recorded team third-best 54 tackles and picked off two passes Doubled pass breakup total during the second half of the season with four Recorded seven or more tackles seven times and tallied at least three stops in each game Booked four or more solo stops in eight contests Tallied first career TFL (two yards) with a third-quarter stop of Southern Miss William Spight on a screen pass... Matched career high with nine tackles against SMU, including six in the second half and overtime... Booked two of ECU s six stops in overtime against the Mustangs... Made all three stops at Rice in the second and third quarters... Set a career high with three pass breakups at UAB, including two on the Blazers final drive of the second quarter... Credited with one pass breakup versus Tulsa, Southern Miss and UCF Registered a career-high nine tackles versus the Knights, splitting the stops between the first (four) and second (five) halves... In the first quarter against Marshall, booked three-of-four tackles and intercepted a Brian Anderson pass, returning it a career-long 40 yards... Booked six-of-seven tackles in the first half at Southern Miss... In second and third quarters at Virginia Tech, forced two fumbles and recorded five-of-seven tackles Versus the Hokies, set personal best with six solo hits. Junior College: Helped team finish the season ranked No. 8 in the final National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)/ JCFootball.com poll Bulldogs went 17-5 (9-2 as freshman, 8-3 as sophomore) during two seasons, which included a pair of Mississippi Association of Community & Junior Colleges (MACJC) South Division championships Served as a key member of a program that captured an overall MACJC title and a Mississippi Bowl win in 2008 Played an integral role in the Bulldogs national top 10 statistical standings in total defense (10th) and rushing defense (sixth), while also contributing to a No. 29 rank in fewest passing yards allowed. High School: A four-year letterman and three-year all-district choice for coach Sean Harden at Long Beach High School Helped Bearcats to district championship as a sophomore Earned all-region accolades as a junior after making 45 tackles and picking off one pass on the defensive side of the ball, while rushing for 865 yards and scoring six touchdowns offensively Named to the all-state unit during senior campaign after a 57-tackle, two-interception effort Also scored 12 TDs and ran for 1,200 yards as a team captain in 2007 Also earned three baseball letters as an outfielder. Personal: Full name is Bradley Trevor Jacobs Born April, 26, 1990 at Dayton, Ohio A communications major Brother Brandon was a four-year ( ) letterman at running back at Ole Miss Nickname is Jake Says winning district title as a sophomore in high school as most memorable football moment to date Lists Troy Polamalu is favorite NFL player Credits his parents as the most influential on his career. JACOBS CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS / Totals 13/ Career-high tackles 9 on two occasions, last vs. SMU (11/26/10) 8 JACOBI JENKINS Defensive Back 6-0, 185, Jr-2L Rocky Mount (Rocky Mount) A converted wide receiver who has quickly developed into one of the program s top pass defenders Expected to open junior campaign in a battle with Derek Blacknall for the top field cornerback position after a solid spring and following three starts in 2010 during his inaugural year in the secondary Possesses plenty of speed and physicality, along with an unselfish attitude, which allowed for a smooth transition from offense to defense during second year on the active roster while also continuing stellar special teams play Logged a solo tackle in the opening spring scrimmage (April 2) before adding four more, a pass breakup and an interception with a 19-yard return in the second tilt (April 9) Finished the spring session with a strong Purple-Gold Game (April 16), booking two tackles - including one for lost yardage and a knocked-down pass. 2010: Validated move to the secondary with a strong performance as the top backup to All-Conference USA performer Travis Simmons EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

19 Played in all 13 games and received the starting nod three times (Navy, UAB, Rice) Booked 30 tackles (20 solo) and a pair of pass breakups In addition to secondary role, served as a member of the special teams, making four tackles, two on kickoffs and two on punt returns Booked 19 stops on pass plays and seven on rushes Set career high with nine stops at UAB, including five in the fourth quarter after not making more than three in a game previously... Included in nine hits were six solos, also a personal best Registered multiple-tackle efforts in eight contests Made first career start against Navy, replacing an injured Travis Simmons, and booked a tackle and pass breakup in the opening quarter... Recorded three of season second-best five tackles at Rice in the opening quarter... Tallied two solo hits, both while playing in the secondary, against N.C. State... Credited with first pass breakup during the second quarter at Southern Miss and second versus Navy in the opening frame... Made two solo hits against North Carolina and entered game with one in career... Earned first extensive playing time in the secondary against the Tar Heels. 2009: Appeared in 11 games, making two receptions in a reserve wide receiver role Made first career catch for six yards in the fourth quarter against Rice Other grab was also for six yards, versus Virginia Tech in the third quarter Registered only tackle on special teams against Houston in the Conference USA Championship game during a first-quarter punt return. 2008: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program Officially signed with the Pirates in February, High School: A multi-dimensional standout who played three different positions and handled additional special teams work for coach B.W. Holt at Rocky Mount High School In addition to wide receiver, also played defensive back, wingback and returned kicks for the Gryphons A fouryear letterman and two-time all-state selection Was a primary contributor for a RMHS program that rolled to a combined 47-6 record in 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 Completed career with 17 interceptions and 10 blocked kicks Earned all-state honors as a sophomore with nine interceptions before following with four each as a junior and senior Posted 47 stops, recorded touchdown returns on a pair of interceptions and averaged 27.9 yards per reception (15) on offense during senior campaign Netted 46 tackles on defense and tallied 10 catches for 176 yards and a TD as a junior Was also a noted track athlete at Rocky Mount, competing in the 55-meter dash, 55-meter hurdles, 100-meter dash, 110-meter hurdles, 200-meter dash, 300-meter dash, 300-meter hurdles, 4x100 relay, 4x200 relay and the 4x400 relay events Turned in a state runnerup finish in the 110-meter high hurdles and a fifth-place standing in the 300-meter hurdles as a junior Also qualified for state competition in the 4x100 and 4x200 relays Registered personal-best times of 14.4 in the 110-meter high hurdles and 10.5 in the 100-meter dash Ranked among nation s top wide receivers by scout.com Also recruited by North Carolina, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest. Personal: Full name is Byron Jacobi Jenkins Prefers to go by nickname of Cobi Born December 17, 1988 at Rocky Mount, N.C. Son of Carl and Erma Jenkins Major is communications Member of ECU s Honor Roll for classroom work during the spring semester (2011) Older brother Marcus, who is listed as the person most influential on his career, played collegiate football at Norfolk State and Shaw. JENKINS CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS / / Totals 24/ Career-high tackles 9 vs. UAB (11/11/10) 56 DERRELL JOHNSON Defensive End 6-1, 263, So-1L Baltimore, Md. (Wyoming Seminary) Perhaps enjoyed the quickest depth chart climb of any incoming freshman a year ago, earning a top reserve s designation at one of the defensive end positions during fall camp which subsequently turned into a full-time starting role during the season Early arrival (January enrollee), work ethic, strength, quickness, maturity and a notably smooth transition to the college game avoided redshirt placement according to coaches Designated to remain the starter after completing 2011 spring drills, but will face competition from incoming junior college talent when fall camp opens Turned in his strongest scrimmage performance during the Purple-Gold Game on April 16, collecting five tackles and a pair of sacks (-11 yards) Added another quarterback drop among a pair of stops a week earlier in the second contest (April 9) An early (January, 2010) enrollee at ECU who participated in spring drills with the Pirates during true rookie season. 2010: Enjoyed standout true freshman campaign, appearing in 12 games and starting 11 along the defensive line Lone contest missed was Tulsa and did not start versus Memphis Totaled 40 tackles, 39 on rushing plays, with 15 solo hits and 25 assists Booked 4.5 tackles for lost yardage and one sack Registered a pair of quarterback hurries Started first career game at Virginia Tech after debuting a week earlier against the Tigers Made a stop in every game played except Virginia Tech and Maryland Booked four or more stops five times (4/Memphis, 7/North Carolina, 6/Southern Miss, 9/N.C. State, 5/Navy) Recorded at least a half TFL in three of last four games (1.0/UAB, 1.0/Rice, 0.5/ SMU)... Tallied first career sack at UAB, bringing down Bryan Ellis for a five-yard loss in fourth quarter... Made all five stops (five assists) against Navy in the first three quarters... Recorded a career-high nine tackles against N.C. State with five in the second quarter... Tied season high with four solo stops versus the Wolfpack Two quarterback hurries of NCSU s Russell Wilson during the first drive of the fourth quarter were the first of career... Credited with first career solo TFL at Southern Miss, throwing V.J. Floyd for a one-yard loss on the final play of the second quarter... Booked seven tackles at North Carolina, all after the first quarter... Established personal best with four solo hits versus the Tar Heels Stop of UNC s Johnny White in second quarter was first career solo tackle. Prep School: Helped Blue Knights and coach Terry Karg to a No. 3 national ranking among the nation s prep schools Wyoming Seminary went 7-1 with the only loss being a 7-6 defeat at Poly Prep Country Day Part of a defensive unit that held opponents to only 6.8 points per game and posted three shutouts. High School: Graduated from The Cardinal Gibbons School in Baltimore, Md. Tallied 150 tackles as a senior Named to the All-Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association team after his final campaign. Personal: Full name is Derrell Kevin Johnson Born March 27, Major is information technologies. JOHNSON S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS / Totals 12/ Career-high tackles 9 vs. N.C. State (10/16/10) 7 RIO JOHNSON Quarterback 6-2, 193, So-SQ Atlanta, Ga. (Sandy Creek) A promising young signal caller who will enter his second season on the active roster in a tight battle with Shane Carden for starter Dominique Davis top backup position Labeled as perhaps possessing the strongest throwing arm among all quarterbacks on the roster Coaching staff has also noted his EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

20 pocket presence, field awareness and developing maturity as three other strong assets Opened the spring completing 12-of-18 passes for 82 yards in the first scrimmage (April 2) Threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Justin Jones in that contest and led the offense to eight first downs Followed up with an 11-for-15 effort (107 yards) and a two-yard scoring toss to Dayon Arrington, while directing the offense to seven first downs in the second game April 9 Concluded the spring session with a game-high 111 yards on 10-of-18 passing Connected with Reese Wiggins on an 18-yard TD throw and guided the squad to five first downs in the Purple-Gold Game (April 16). 2010: Did not appear in any games during first season on active roster Served as the third-string quarterback behind Dominique Davis and Brad Wornick. 2009: Redshirted during initial season in Pirate program Officially signed in February, High School: Played vital role in leading Patriots to a regional championship in 2008 Completed 128-of-208 (61.5 percent) passes for 1,770 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior for coach Chip Walker Possessed an interception percentage of just 1.44 (three in 208 attempts) Passed for 1,810 yards and 14 scores during junior campaign in 2007 Completed 122-of-220 passes and suffered just five interceptions Earned a total of three varsity letters and served as team captain as a senior Named among the Atlanta Journal Constitution s Top 150 prospects in the state of Georgia A first-team all-state performer in 2008 An Honor Roll student in the classroom. Personal: Full name is Rio Arman Johnson Born August 19, 1991 at Atlanta, Ga. Son of Tony Johnson and Kala Gates Majoring in communications Godfather is former Buffalo Bills cornerback Nate Odoms. 84 JUSTIN JONES Inside Wide Receiver 6-8, 264, So-1L Conyers, Ga. (Heritage) Career development is expected to reach next level as a possible honors candidate during sophomore campaign Labeled as a difference maker because of visible size, vertical ability and rapid understanding of spread scheme as a prototype third-down or possession-type receiver Will enter second season on the active roster as the returning starter at the Big Y inside wide receiver after initially joining the program as a tight end Provides quarterbacks with a big, but soft-handed target in the middle of the field or endzone for fade routes, or if necessary, last play Hail Mary s as evidenced by a national headlineproducing game-winning grab vs. Tulsa in the 2010 opener Began spring scrimmage season with four catches for 46 yards and a pair of touchdowns April 2 Hauled in scoring receptions from both Rio Johnson (14 yards) and Dominique Davis (13) Made one catch each the following two weeks a three-yarder on April 9 and a nine-yarder during the Purple-Gold Game on April : Made initial appearance on the active roster and earned first letter after participating in all 13 games while making four starts (North Carolina, N.C. State, UCF, Navy) Proved to be a reliable middleof-the-field target, ending the campaign with 21 receptions for 211 yards (10.0 ypc) and five touchdowns Settled in during second half of the season, catching 14 passes for 133 yards in final six games after making seven grabs for 78 yards in first seven games of the year Scored a TD in three (UCF, Rice, Maryland) of the final six contests and ranked third on the squad with five scoring receptions... Averaged 4.9 yards receiving per game in nonconference tilts, but 16.5 in Conference USA action Evenly distributed touchdown grabs, scoring twice at home, twice on the road and once at a neutral site Hauled in eight passes on first down, six on second down, five on third down and two on fourth down Targeted most often on first down (15) Most effective in third-and-long situations, totaling four receptions for three first downs Tallied multiplecatch performances five times while making one grab against Virginia Tech (11 yards), Southern Miss (nine yards), N.C. State (three yards) and Navy (five yards) Recorded three receptions of 20 yards or more (33/ Tulsa, 23/UAB, 22/Maryland) Made one of the most memorable receptions in recent Pirate history, hauling in first career touchdown on a 33- yard Hail Mary from Dominique Davis in the right corner of the endzone as time expired to defeat Tulsa in the season opener Finished the year with a bang, tying career high with four catches for a personalbest 60 yards and a touchdown against Maryland in the Military Bowl... Three-of-four receptions against the Terrapins resulted in a first down or touchdown... All three grabs at UAB resulted in first downs, including key 23-yard catch on third-and-two play in the opening drive of the fourth quarter... Tied personal best with four receptions, all in the fourth quarter, at UCF... Kept third-quarter drive alive at Southern Miss with a nine-yard reception on a third-and-two play... Made first career start at North Carolina. 2009: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program Officially signed with the Pirates in February, High School: A three-year football letterman who played on both sides of the ball during his prep career at Heritage High School Anchored a Patriots defense for coach Chad Frazier in 2008 with 71 tackles, which included 22 for lost yardage Also netted 10.5 sacks, forced five fumbles and recovered four returning one for a touchdown Selected as program s team captain during senior campaign As a tight end, had 11 receptions for 115 yards and five touchdowns A defensive all-state selection by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Associated Press, and an all-county choice by the Rockdale Citizen Member of the AJC s Top 150 and Super Southern 100 Chosen to the Nike/Rivals and Atlanta All-Nike Combine Teams in 2008, while earning selection to the Under Armour All-Combine squad in 2009 Lists game-winning TD catch against Cedar Shoals in 2007 as most memorable football moment to date Also picked up three basketball letters as a center and team captain, averaging 10.2 points, 13.6 rebounds and 2.8 blocked shots per contest as a junior in Personal: Full name is Justin William-Bryant Jones Born September 25, 1991 at Beach Park, Illinois Son of Dee Jones A criminal justice major Hobbies include video games and basketball Lists current Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson and tight end Davon Drew as favorite all-time Pirate players Did not play competitive football until the ninth grade Cites Larry Fitzgerald as favorite NFL player Credits mother and prep coach as most influential on career. JONES CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICS Year G/GS NO YDS AVG TD LONG / (TLS) Totals 13/ (TLS) Career-high receptions 4 on three occasions, last vs. Maryland (12/29/10) Career-high reception yards 60 vs. Maryland (12/29/10) 55 ROBERT JONES Defensive Tackle 6-3, 268, Jr-2L Stone Mountain, Ga. (Tucker) Made much-desired return to action as a part-time starter during sophomore season after missing the 2009 campaign and 2010 spring drills due to a right knee injury, but was forced back to the sidelines last spring because of a right shoulder injury Will compete for a place on the depth chart at the nose guard position against fellow returners Michael Brooks and Antonio Allison if cleared to play for fall camp Experienced action as a true freshman in 2008 before suffering the initial injury the following spring Coaches hope for a depthproducing year in the middle of a line which has personnel shortages because of injuries Offers plenty of physical skills, strength, mature approach and mental preparation. 2010: Returned from right knee injury and started five games while appearing in all 13 Earned the starting nod versus Tulsa, Memphis, Navy, UAB and Rice Totaled a career-high 28 tackles with nine solo stops and 19 assists Credited with a personal-best two quarterback hurries to go along with 1.5 tackles for lost yardage and one fumble recovery Tallied 26 of season s 28 stops on rushing plays In season opener against Tulsa, booked career-high six tackles (two solo) Recorded four hits in games against UCF and Navy and three stops EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

21 versus Southern Miss, N.C. State and Rice Both tackles against SMU came on consecutive running plays in the second quarter... Registered first solo TFL of the season at Rice, tossing Kevin Pool for a five-yard loss in the fourth quarter... Combined with Lee Pegues for a half TFL, throwing Navy s Vince Murray for a four-yard loss in the final frame Recovered first career fumble during an opening-quarter kickoff return by Navy s Marcus Thomas... Recorded career-high three solo tackles at UCF Credited with both quarterback hurries in consecutive home contests against N.C. State and Marshall. 2009: Redshirted due to a knee injury suffered during spring drills. 2008: Tallied a total of four tackles, half of those solo, during initial season in the East Carolina program as a true freshman Experienced action in nine-straight games as a reserve defensive tackle after decision to remove redshirt (Sept. 29, start of open week after loss to Houston) Made official collegiate debut at Virginia Oct. 11 after playing against Hargrave Military Academy in junior varsity tilt Oct. 2 Booked a career-best two tackles against Southern Miss Had single-stop outings vs. UCF and UTEP Also credited with 2.0 tackles for lost yardage (1.5 vs. Southern Miss, 0.5 vs. UTEP) Logged half a sack against Miners, combining with Linval Joseph on an eight-yard drop of quarterback Trevor Vittatoe Additionally, picked up a quarterback hurry against Marshall in Homecoming clash Enjoyed exceptional fall camp that resulted in initial two-deep designation on line behind Khalif Mitchell. High School: Enjoyed stellar prep career, contributing to a Tucker High School program that rolled to a combined four-year record of 42-6 and picked up three region titles Franklin Stephens squad was chosen as the DeKalb County 2007 Team-of-the-Year Earned three football letters Played key role during the Tigers 13-1 mark as a senior team captain, picking up all-county honors Selected to play on the DeKalb County All-Star Team. Personal: Full name is Robert Roosevelt Jones Born April 19, 1990 at Lafayette, Ind. Son of Robert and Jana Jones Major is criminal justice Active in scouting for the past nine years, earning a rank of Life (after meeting requirements for an Arrow of Light Badge at 15) Father was a defensive end at Purdue during the Boillermakers Peach Bowl (1978) and Bluebonnet Bowl wins (1979) Hobbies include chess and video games. JONES CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS / did not play (injured) / Totals 22/ Career-high tackles 6 vs. Tulsa (09/05/10) 1 LANCE LEWIS Outside Wide Receiver 6-3, 209, Sr-1L Concord (East Mississippi CC) A gifted pass catcher who should again serve as the Pirates top go-to receiver in 2011 Brings plenty of experience, speed, agility and sure-handedness as the anchor of the unit and as a Biletnikoff Award Watch List selection Will open senior campaign as the returning starter at the X slot, one of two outside receiving positions in the spread scheme Made five catches for 41 yards in the first spring scrimmage (April 2), but did not compete in the remaining two contests (excused by head coach Ruffin McNeill to handle academic responsibilities) Provided ECU with an immediate impact after a junior college career that earned the program s newcomer-of-the-year award Was featured as one of the top 100 college football players (2011) nationally by Rivals.com A 2011 Preseason All-Conference USA choice by league head coaches Also selected as a first-team preseason all-conference performer by Phil Steele Magazine, Lindy s Magazine, Athlon Magazine and Blue Ribbon Football Yearbook Labeled as the 8th-best NFL talent in C-USA by Lindy s Named to the 2011 Consensus Draft Services (CDSdraft.com) Preseason All- America Team. 2010: Turned in record-breaking campaign after joining the Pirates in August from East Mississippi CC A Second Team All-Conference USA selection by the C-USA head coaches and Rivals.com while garnering third-team all-league honors from Phil Steele Magazine Started all 13 games and finished with 89 receptions, 1,116 yards and a singleseason East Carolina record 14 touchdowns Catch and yard totals were the second most in a year in ECU history, trailing only Dwayne Harris 2010 totals Ranked second in C-USA in receptions per game (6.8) and fourth in receiving yards per game (85.8)... Stood 12th at the FBS level in receptions per game, 16th in total reception yards and 20th in receiving yards per game... During second half of the season, was the Pirates top receiver with 52 grabs for 661 yards (110.2 ypg) and seven touchdowns... In Conference USA contests, recorded 49 receptions for 684 yards (14.0 ypc) Averaged a team-best 90.8 yards receiving per home game compared with 72.3 yards per road tilt Finished third on the team with 11 plays of 20 or more yards, including a team-best six touchdowns Made 68-of-89 grabs (76.4 percent) on first or second down, resulting in 30 first downs and nine TDs... In second-and-long situations, caught 20 passes for 10 first downs Quarterback Dominique Davis favorite target on second down (54 passes intended/24.3 percent of attempts) and fourth down (six passes intended/31.6 percent of attempts) Recorded two or more receptions in every game and six or more in all but three contests (three/memphis, three/virginia Tech, two/southern Miss) Caught 12 touchdown passes in last 10 games and tallied a pair of scores four times during the season... Surpassed the 100-yard threshold in four of the final five games... Hauled in five TD receptions of 30 or more yards (entire Pirate team totaled only four TD receptions of 30 or more yards in 2009)... Matched personal best with 11 catches against Maryland, including seven grabs for 100 yards in the second half... Set career high against SMU with 154 receiving yards... Hauled in five passes for 49 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the fourth quarter versus the Mustangs, including game-tying score with 12 seconds remaining... Tallied five receptions for 92 yards, including a career-long 61-yard grab in the third quarter, and a touchdown in the second half against Navy... Established a career high at UCF with 11 receptions, three shy of the ECU single-game record and the second most by a C-USA receiver in Against N.C. State and Marshall, 10-of-14 receptions resulted in a first down or touchdown... During Pirates first two drives against the Wolfpack, had four catches for 46 yards and a touchdown... At Southern Miss, made two receptions, both 46-yard touchdowns... Registered nine catches at North Carolina, including five for 38 yards and a score in the first quarter... In debut against Tulsa, hauled in 30 and 43-yard touchdowns Named College Football Performance Awards Honorable Mention wide receiver following SMU game. Junior College (East Mississippi CC): Earned 2009 National Junior College Athletic Association All-Region 23 and Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges (MACJC) All-North State First Team honors after leading the 11-1 Lions with 52 receptions and 897 receiving yards Averaged 17.3 yards per catch and ranked second nationally with 16 touchdown receptions, which included scoring grabs of 83 yards (Northeast Mississippi), 80 yards (Mississippi Gulf Coast), 73 yards (Jones County/state playoffs) and 68 yards (Northwest Mississippi) Registered five games with 100 or more yards receiving, including five catches for a career-best 165 yards (2 TDs) in EMCC s state playoff win over Jones County Followed that outing with a career-high nine receptions for 138 yards and four touchdowns to help lead the Lions to the school s first-ever MACJC state football championship with a memorable triumph over Mississippi Gulf Coast in the title game Also ran back two punts for 54 yards during the year. Junior College (West Hills College, Calif.): Had a team third-best 34 receptions for 546 yards, including a season-long 73-yarder, and three touchdowns in eight games as a freshman in 2007 Also had a 13-yard rush Was a teammate of former Pirate running back Giavanni Ruffin at WHC. High School: Teamed with Mississippi State basketball standout Dee Bost at Concord (N.C.) High School to lead the Spiders to state championships in football and basketball during their senior seasons Credited with 81 catches for 1,151 yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior in 2006 Added 46 rushes EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

22 for 228 yards and a pair of scores Made seven interceptions on defense during last season, returning four for touchdowns Averaged 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists per game on the hardwood during state-championship winning final campaign Collected second-straight NCPreps.com 3A All-State Second Team basketball honors in , along with being selected as the South Piedmont Player-of-the-Year and earning 3A East All-Star recognition Had 54 receptions for 1,080 yards and 10 touchdowns as a junior, while picking off three passes defensively. Personal: Full name is Henry Lance Lewis Born November 1, 1988 Major is communications LEWIS CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICS Year G/GS NO YDS AVG TD LONG / , (NAVY) Totals 13/ , (NAVY) Career-high receptions 11 on two occasions, last vs. Maryland (12/29/10) Career-high reception yards 154 vs. SMU (11/26/10) 11 DAMON MAGAZU Defensive Back 5-11, 199, So-1L Charlotte (Providence) A young energetic, but well-schooled defender who has enjoyed a fast track to play a major role in the Pirate secondary after an impact-producing true freshman performance in 2010 Made move from strong safety to free safety and completed spring drills as the unit s starter playing alongside Bradley Jacobs Contributed a pair of tackles to open the scrimmage schedule April 2 before making four stops the following week in the second contest Credited with a solo hit during the Purple-Gold Game (April 16) Thrown into the fire during rookie campaign with a start against N.C. State and responded with a gamewinning play Could also experience action on special teams again as a sophomore after leading all combined units in tackles. 2010: One of only three true freshmen to experience action Played in all 13 games and started one, at free safety against N.C. State Recorded 30 tackles (14 solo), one interception and a forced fumble 30 stops were tied for the 11th most on the team A valuable member of the special teams, who led the unit with 14 tackles Tied for the squad lead with 11 stops on kickoff returns Three punt-return hits were tied for the second most on team In one start, sealed the Pirates victory against the Wolfpack, intercepting a Russell Wilson pass in the endzone during the overtime period... Booked career-high six tackles against NCSU, including three in the fourth quarter... In addition to the Wolfpack tilt, credited with multiple stops versus Memphis (two), Virginia Tech (three), Marshall (four), Navy (four), UAB (three) and SMU (three) Wrapped up freshman season with a solo tackle against Maryland Made one stop versus Tulsa, North Carolina, Southern Miss and Rice... All three hits against SMU came in the second half... Forced first career fumble against Navy, knocking the ball away from Kriss Proctor in the fourth quarter... Tallied three-of-four stops in the final frame against the Midshipmen Booked a career-high three solo hits versus Navy... Debuted in defensive backfield against Virginia Tech, tallying first two solo hits Experienced action in the secondary a week later at North Carolina. High School: A three-year starter and team captain for head coach Randy Long s Panthers Played defensive back and receiver, and added punt return duties for Providence A three-time Southwestern 4A Conference honoree Capped career by being named Southwestern 4A Conference Defensive Player-of-the-Year after tallying 153 tackles (85 solo), 10 pass breakups, five interceptions, three forced fumbles, three sacks and two fumble recoveries Offensively, on the receiving end of 11 touchdown passes Named to the Charlotte Observer s Preseason All-State Team As a junior, intercepted 11 passes, including four against Myers Park In addition, booked 124 tackles, six pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 2008 Logged 67 stops, seven picks and 11 pass knock-downs as a sophomore Rated by ESPN.com as the 140th-best athlete in the nation Recorded a time of 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash and possesses a 36-inch vertical leap Also was an all-conference point guard for the Providence basketball team and averaged 13.3 points as an all-league player last season. Personal: Full name is Damon Angelo Magazu Nickname is Magz Born January 6, 1991 at Terre Haute, Ind. Son of David and Carrie Magazu A marketing major who earned selection to the Dean s List for classroom work during the spring semester (2011) Father currently serves as the Carolina Panthers offensive line coach Older brothers Anthony and Dominick both played college football the former a quarterback at Kent State, the latter as a wide receiver at Appalachian State Says former Clemson basketball standout Demontez Stitt is the best athlete he s ever played against (in prep basketball game) Lists Brian Dawkins as favorite NFL player and Sam Mills as most impressive person he s met in person Most enjoyable summer job was working for the Carolina Panthers Had to adjust to a well-traveled childhood, living in six different states growing up Has cliff diving and bungee cord swinging on list of accomplishments. MAGAZU S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS / Totals 13/ Career-high tackles 6 vs. N.C. State (10/16/10) 83 GRAY MAZZONE Inside Wide Receiver 5-9, 189, So-SQ Cary (Wake Forest) A creative and soft-handed receiver who is expected to make his debut on East Carolina s active roster after transferring from Atlantic Coast Conference member Wake Forest a year ago Will open fall camp competing for depth chart inclusion at one of the inside receiver positions and a spot on various special teams squads A member of the Pirates roster for two spring practice periods, but did not play during the fall because of transfer rules. 2010: Did not experience game day action in compliance with transfer regulations during initial fall with the ECU program. 2009: Did not experience any game action during his lone season at Wake Forest. High School: A versatile player who saw action at quarterback, wide receiver, running back, linebacker, defensive back and returned kicks during his prep career Became the first Panther Creek graduate to play Division I college football Was part of the school s very first football team as a freshman Returned a kickoff for a touchdown against Athens Drive High Earned All-Tri-Eight Conference honors as he threw for over 1,300 yards as a junior Was all-conference as a linebacker as a senior Played for head coach Wayne Bragg Earned an addition four letters as a two-time all-conference center fielder on the baseball team Named a North Carolina Academic Scholar. Personal: Full name is Grayson Mazzone Born Aug. 1, 1990 at Ft. Worth, Texas A business/marketing major Earned selection to ECU s Honor Roll for work in the classroom during the spring semester (2011) Son of Noel and Patricia Mazzone Father Noel joined Dennis Erickson s staff at Arizona State in January, 2010 as offensive coordinator after serving as a scout for the New York Jets Brother Taylor was a quarterback, wide receiver and special teams player at East Carolina ( ) Enjoys playing video games and going fishing in his spare time Says he pretended to be Steve Young when he was playing football growing up Lists Brad Nessler as his favorite sports announcer and his biggest obstacle overcome as his height. EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

23 43 MATT MILLISOR Placekicker/Punter 6-0, 200, So-SQ Greensboro (Page) Officially joined East Carolina s program as an invited walk-on (non-national Letter of Intent) prospect in the fall of 2009 and will continue quest for a fulltime kicking or punting role Wrapped up spring drills as national honors candidate Michael Barbour s top backup at the placekicking position, impressing coaching staff with promising leg strength and accuracy Converted three extra points during the first two scrimmages on April 2 and April 9 Did not have a kicking opportunity during the Purple-Gold Game (April 16). 2010: Did not experience game action, but served as a backup punter and placekicker on the special teams depth chart. 2009: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program Announced intent to join Pirates on National Signing Day in February. High School: A three-year letterman for coach Kevin Gillespie s Pirates at Page High School Was program s top placekicker and punter as a sophomore, junior and senior and earned all-conference distinction each campaign Also named to the all-area and all-state squads in 2007 and 2008 Invited to play in the prestigious Shine Bowl of the Carolinas All-Star Game Was 74-of-79 on extra-point attempts during junior and senior seasons Connected on 18 career field goals (three in 2006, seven in 2007 and eight in 2008), with a long of 40 on two occasions Averaged 40.0 yards per punt as a junior and 43.0 yards per boot as a senior, with a long of 63 and 69, respectively Lists defeating rival Grimsley High School during junior campaign as most memorable playing moment to date Also earned varsity letter in soccer Owned a 4.2 grade point average and was a member of the school s Honor Roll and National Honor Society President of PHS s student body who was also a recipient of the Freshman Latin Award. Personal: Full name is Matthew James Millisor Born October 26, 1990 at Greensboro, N.C. Son of Chuck and Karen Millisor A political science major who is a Dean s List performer in the classroom (spring, 2011) Hobbies of choice are watching sports and lifting weights Cites game-day atmosphere at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium as one of the best things about the Pirate football program Mulled over collegiate soccer scholarship offers before deciding to join ECU football family Picks Steve Smith as favorite NFL player and Tiger Woods as top professional athlete Sports announcer of choice is college basketball analyst Dick Vitale Credits father and prep coach as most influential in development of career. 98 MATT MILNER Defensive End 6-4, 257, So-1L Raleigh (Cardinal Gibbons) Turned in an award-winning scout team effort as a true freshman before following with impressive spring and fall campaigns to fuel a quick rise to an eventual starting position at one of the defensive end positions Will open sophomore season in a battle with Lee Pegues for top honors, a competition coaches feel could extend past fall camp A second-straight starting assignment could develop into honors candidacy on the conference level if progress continues at its current rapid rate A gifted, hard-working, dedicated and tactically-sound athlete who is gaining quickness, strength and size to deliver on anticipated high-impact and promising career Serves as the program s top scholar-athlete who has enjoyed a distinguished academic career to date Booked two tackles in the opening spring scrimmage (April 2) Tallied two more stops, including one for lost yardage, in the second contest (April 9) Recorded a solo hit in the Purple-Gold Game (April 16) to close the spring season. 2010: Lived up to potential during strong debut season, playing in all 13 games and starting 11 after injuries hit the defensive line Not in the starting lineup at North Carolina and Southern Miss Named to the Conference USA All-Academic Team in addition to receiving the C-USA Commissioner s Academic Medal (3.75 GPA or higher) and a spot on the league s commissioner s honor roll (3.00 GPA or higher) Ended the campaign with 47 total tackles, the second most among ECU linemen Credited with 30 assists and 17 solo stops 42 hits made on rushing plays Booked seven tackles for lost yardage, including three sacks Added five quarterback hurries, two forced fumbles, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery In very limited special teams duties, made one hit on a punt return Recorded a TFL in the last three games and at least a half tackle for lost yardage in eight contests... Registered multiple stops in every game but North Carolina and UAB, making one solo knockdown in each contest Booked a personal-best eight hits against Navy with six in the second and third quarters... In the Military Bowl against Maryland, tallied three tackles, one for a loss (one yard), and a quarterback hurry... Recovered a fumble for the second-straight game against SMU, picking up a loose ball in the first quarter... Forced first career fumble versus the Mustangs on their initial play of the third quarter... Booked a personal-best five solo tackles against SMU, a week after recording four versus Rice... Tied for the team lead with 3.0 sacks after dropping the Mustangs Kyle Padron for a sevenyard loss in the third quarter... Recovered first career fumble in the second quarter against the Owls and returned it 50 yards, the longest by an ECU player since Van Eskridge s 50-yard runback at UTEP, Oct. 13, Recorded a personal-best two QBH, both in the first half, against Marshall... Also tallied first pass breakup of career against the Thundering Herd... Credited with first career quarterback hurry against N.C. State, forcing a Russell Wilson third-down incompletion in the fourth quarter... Sacked Southern Miss Austin Davis on the Golden Eagles final play of the game, preserving ECU s victory... Recorded first sack at North EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

24 Carolina, dropping T.J. Yates for a three-yard loss in the third quarter... Tossed Tyrod Taylor for a five-yard loss in the opening quarter at Virginia Tech for first career solo tackle and solo TFL Opened the year with four assists versus Tulsa and two against Memphis. 2009: Redshirted during initial season in the Pirate program Officially signed in February, 2009 Earned the defensive unit s Rick Bankston Memorial Award for outstanding scout team play. High School: A two-way starter as a senior and overall four-year letterman for coach Mike Sheehan s Crusaders Named to the Mid-State All-Conference squad as a junior and senior Selected as defensive lineman-of-the-year and co-player-of-the-year in 2008 Was also program s choice as team MVP at conclusion of senior campaign Booked 104 tackles, 37 resulting in lost yardage, a team-best eight sacks, two batted passes and a pair of fumble recoveries in 2008 On the offensive side of the ball as a tight end, was credited with 64 knock-down blocks and was not charged with a sack allowed as a team captain Helped lead Cardinal Gibbons to a 7-6 record in 2008 Tallied 111 stops, six sacks, three pass deflections and three overall blocked kicks as a junior in 2007 Rated among the top 50 defensive ends according to ESPN.com Picked up one track letter and earned all-conference designation as a shotput and discus thrower Turned in power numbers of 330 pounds (bench press) and 575 pounds (squat) Named Overall MVP of the Schuman s National Underclassmen Combine in Ohio Also enjoyed an illustrious academic career with National Honor Society membership A two-time scholar-athlete selection who served student body as both a vice-president ( ) and president ( ) Resided in the top five percent of his class (Junior Marshall) with a 3.95 grade point average Participant in the Principal s Leadership Conference. Personal: Full name is Matthew Paul Milner Born June 7, 1991 at Raleigh, N.C. Son of Andy and Ann Milner Father played college football at Allegheny College while grandfather (Emil Milner) is a football letterman at Delaware A biochemistry major who consistently earns selection to the ECU Chancellor s List Program s recipient of the prestigious Jerry T. Brooks Award in 2010, a honor representing status as the team s top individual academic performer Hobbies include hunting, reading and snow skiing Also plays the piano Picks prep coach as favorite alltime Pirate player (Sheehan lettered as an OL at ECU in 1998) Lists Pittsburgh Steelers Hines Ward as favorite current NFL player Credits parents and coaches as most influential on career Was the 2010 winner of the Merck General Chemistry Achievement Award, which is presented to the top students who have gone through ECU s CHEM 1150/1160 General Chemistry Track Was among six chosen from approximately 600 students, based on grade-point average and results of the American Chemical Society s first semester general chemistry standardized exam. MILNER S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS / Totals 13/ Career-high tackles 8 vs. Navy (11/06/10) 21 RAHKEEM MORGAN Defensive Back 6-0, 186, Jr-2L Asheville (Asheville) Should again provide a high-impact contribution in the secondary and on special teams during third active season with the Pirate program Has successfully made the transition from an offensive prep standout to a well-versed and hardhitting defensive back and special teams stalwart at the collegiate level Will contend for a depth chart role at the boundary cornerback position this fall after completing a full comeback from off-season arm surgery Exemplary field vision, quickness and a physical approach has promoted quick development and selection as program s special teams MVP as a sophomore Was not credited with a tackle during the first spring scrimmage (April 2) but tallied three in the second intra-squad contest a week later Contributed a pass breakup during the Purple-Gold Game on April : A key member of the special teams who also experienced action in the secondary in nickel packages Named ECU s special team s player-of-the-year Recorded 17 tackles (11 solo) and a fumble recovery Tied for third on the team with 10 special teams tackles, all on kickoff returns Made seven tackles in the secondary, all in the second half of the season (two/n.c. State, three/uab, one/rice, one/smu) Booked at least one stop in last six games played Recovered first career fumble on a Daniel Bourne kickoff return in the fourth quarter at UAB... Four of career-high five stops against the Blazers came in the opening half... Tied personal best with three solo tackles against UAB Experienced action in the secondary against N.C. State and booked two tackles on pass plays in the fourth quarter... Threw a pivotal highlight-reel block during Jonathan Williams 89-yard kickoff return for a touchdown at Southern Miss... Made an ECU season-best four special teams tackles against Memphis, including career-high three solo hits. 2009: Played in all 14 games, making 23 tackles Of the stop total, a team-best 13 were compiled as a member of various special teams squads Registered action as a reserve in the Pirates secondary in nine matchups Recorded 12 solo stops Posted multiple-tackle performances on nine occasions with a season-high four (three solo) in his collegiate debut versus Appalachian State Collected two tackles in four-straight games vs. West Virginia, North Carolina, UCF and Marshall Only contests without a stop were SMU, Rice and Virginia Tech Was two short of his career high in tackles with three, all on special teams, in the Conference USA Championship Game against Houston Booked a pair of solo stops, one on a kickoff return and the other on a punt runback, against Arkansas in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Part of a defense that held seven opponents to under 100 yards rushing (UCF/70, SMU/28, Rice/78, Memphis/84, Tulsa/30, Houston/30, Arkansas/81) Nine kickoff return tackles were the third most on the team Also matched Dekota Marshall for the Pirate lead in punt return stops with four. 2008: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program Officially signed with the Pirates program in February, High School: A versatile athlete who was a two-year starter at quarterback for coach Danny Wilkins at Asheville High School Completed prep career with a school-record 3,084 passing yards Threw for 1,810 yards and 22 touchdowns while suffering only six interceptions as a senior to lead AHS to an 11-3 mark Added 1,173 rushing yards and 12 ground scores Helped guide squad deep into playoffs before suffering a third-round setback to North Gaston Selected as the Asheville Citizen-Times Western North Carolina Player-of-the-Year Chosen to play in the N.C. East-West All- Star Game Starred as a wide receiver during sophomore season in 2005 and made game-winning catch in state championship contest Part of AHS squads which qualified for post-season play for three consecutive years. Personal: Full name is Rahkeem Abbdul Morgan Born December 12, 1989 at Asheville, N.C. A family community services major Hobbies include writing music Says fanbase is the most special part about being a member of the Pirate football program Lists his parents as the most impressive people he knows. MORGAN S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS / / Totals 25/ Career-high tackles 5 vs. UAB (11/11/10) EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

25 30 ALEX OWAH Running Back 5-11, 179, Fr-RS Harrisonburg, Va. (Hargrave Military) An agile, hard-charging running back who will vie for depth chart status on the offensive unit or secure a place on special teams during his first season on ECU s active roster Continues to impress coaching staff with an explosive first step and pass catching abilities out of the backfield Turned in a solid spring, finishing among leading rushers in all three scrimmages Ran for 76 yards on just seven carries - one resulting in a 35-yard touchdown - and made one catch for six yards during the first contest April 2 Tacked on 30 yards on seven attempts a week later on April 9 before closing out the workout period with 32 yards on six rushes and one reception (-1 yards) during the Purple-Gold Game April 16. Was an early enrollee at ECU, starting classes in January, 2010 in order to participate in spring drills as a true freshman with arrival of new coaching staff. 2010: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program, turning in solid performance on the offensive scout team. Prep School: Awarded three stars by ESPN.com Ran the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds during timing day. High School: Stood No. 38 on The Roanoke Times Top 100 list of high school football prospects as senior at Harrisonburg High School Despite injured-plagued senior season, still registered over 100 carries and 1,000 yards As a junior, rushed for 1,795 yards and scored 24 touchdowns Tallied 28 total touchdowns as a sophomore Finished career with 5,475 rushing yards, the second-highest total in school history and 32nd on the Virginia High School League s all-time list Also ran track at HHS, earning three varsity letters and winning the state championship of the Group AA 200-meter dash, 100-meter dash and long jump as a senior Lettered once in basketball. Personal: Full name is Alexander Eugene Owah Nickname is A.O. Born June, 6, 1990 at Enid, Okla. Has not declared a major Cites family environment as best part of being a member of the ECU football program Favorite football memory to date is breaking the Harrisonburg High School single-game rushing record Says Chris Johnson is his all-time favorite Pirate player. 62 HUGH PARKER Offensive Line 6-3, 272, Sr-SQ Morehead City (Wingate) Determination, resolve and work ethic as a walk-on transfer might be rewarded with significant action as a senior In addition to on-the-field growth and technique development, benefitted from injuries at the center position to earn an opportunity for playing time during the spring workout period Despite suffering a left knee injury (April 4) of his own to abruptly halt progress, made a notable impression on the coaching staff with improvement and contributions, warranting depth chart placement for continued competition with Mack Helms in the fall Could also experience action on various special teams Originally earned roster position in the fall of 2008 after transferring from Wingate University and has served unselfish role on scout squads since arrival. 2010: Did not experience any game action, but served a reliable and contributing role on offensive line for scout team. 2009: Played in one game during sophomore campaign, experiencing action against Rice during the Pirates victory on Oct. 17 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Served scout team for majority of season. 2008: Joined the ECU program from Wingate during fall camp, but did not compete in intercollegiate competition because of transfer regulations. High School: A two-year football letterman and senior team captain for coach Michael Turner at West Carteret High School Got a late start with career, not playing football as a freshman and sophomore before serving as the Patriots top guard during his last two prep seasons Also earned a pair of track letters as a thrower. Personal: Full name is Hugh Randall Parker, Jr. Born July 4, 1988 at Morehead City, N.C. Son of Randall and Sylvia Parker Major is economics Hobbies include motorsports, hunting and boating Nicknamed Technician for diligence in fundamentals Family atmosphere is favorite part of the Pirate football experience A history buff Favorite NFL player is Jeff Saturday Enjoyable summer job included work as a dockhand at a marina in hometown on the Crystal Coast Lists his father as most influential on career. 87 ZICO PASUT Inside Wide Receiver 6-3, 234, So-1L Charlotte (Ardrey Kell) Will open sophomore campaign with a new look and enhanced agility after the loss of approximately 20 pounds from his first-year playing weight... Expected to add quality depth and compete for a two-deep spot at the Y inside receiver position on the offensive unit and should again be a contributor on various special teams squads Still remains a sizeable target in the middle of the field for situational roles and possesses the toughness and ability to secure grabs in traffic Made one catch for 16 yards in the first spring scrimmage (April 2), but did not record statistics in the second contest a week later Closed out drills with two receptions for 11 yards during the Purple-Gold Game on April : A reserve receiver who played in all 13 games as a member of the special teams Did not catch any passes, but returned a pair of kickoffs as an upback for 17 yards during the season opener versus Tulsa. 2009: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program Officially signed with the program in February, 2009 Served as a valuable member of the offensive scout team. High School: Helped play a key role in building the foundation of a new Ardrey Kell program during junior and senior seasons In all, earned three letters but led Knights to an 8-5 record and a second-round playoff appearance in 2007 after a onewin campaign a season earlier Recorded 26 catches for 308 yards as a junior and was selected to the all-conference unit and All-Charlotte Observer squad Also credited with 18 pancake blocks in 2007 for coach Marty Woolbright Suffered injury midway through senior year which limited production to seven receptions and 89 yards Chosen as team captain Also served as a starting defensive tackle as a junior and senior Opened prep varsity career with a seven-catch, 150-yard performance as a sophomore Among the top 100 tight ends according to ESPN.com Prep teammate of current ECU quarterback Brad Wornick Picked up three additional letters as an outfielder on Knights baseball team, leading club to a regional title and state championship appearance in 2008 Earned All-Mecklenburg County honors on the diamond. Personal: Full name is Anthony Alessandro Pasut, but goes by Zico Born November 1, 1990 at Charlotte, N.C. Son of Holly Pasut Major is criminal justice. PASUT S CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICS Year G/GS NO YDS AVG TD LONG / Totals 13/ Career-high receptions none Career-high reception yards none 25 LEONARD PAULK Defensive Back 5-11, 192, Jr-2L Columbia, S.C. (Richland Northeast) Speed, quickness, lateral movement, hitting prowess and cover abilities have allowed a quick climb on unit s depth chart Has used strong back-to-back springs with new coaching staff to lock into a top reserve role at the boundary cornerback position Also likely to experience top-tier action on various special teams squads for the third-straight season Tallied a pair of tackles in each EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

26 of the first two spring scrimmages (April 2 and April 9) Wrapped up drills with four stops in the Purple-Gold Game (April 16) A gifted and athletic defensive back who was one of three rookies to experience significant action on a senior-laden defense that played a pivotal role in the Pirates capturing their second consecutive Conference USA title in : A reserve member of the secondary who stood out on the special teams squads and experienced action in all 13 games Recorded 15 tackles with eight solo hits and seven assists Finished the season second on the squad with 13 special teams tackles Tied Damon Magazu for the team lead with 11 kickoff return stops Booked only two non-special teams tackles of the season against SMU with a pair of fourth-quarter hits (one rush, one pass)... One of just six Pirates with multiple stops on punt returns (two) Tied career high with three tackles against SMU and Tulsa Other multi-stop efforts were against Southern Miss (two), UCF (two) and Maryland (two)... Matched personal best with a pair of solo hits in road contests against the Golden Eagles and Knights Made a solo stop versus Marshall, UAB and Rice. 2009: Recorded playing time in 13 of 14 contests, experiencing action in the Pirate secondary in five games Valuable member of the special teams whose 10 stops ranked third on the squad All 10 special teams tackles were on kickoff returns (second on unit) Booked 15 total tackles with seven solo drops Tallied a career-high three stops at West Virginia and against Rice Added two solo tackles at Tulsa Credited with a pair of stops against UAB and Southern Miss Made one tackle vs. North Carolina, UCF and Memphis Forced the first fumble of his career in the opening quarter against Southern Miss, jarring the ball loose from Damion Fletcher and halting a Golden Eagle drive on the ECU three-yard line Stop of Fletcher was for a two-yard loss, resulting in only tackle for a lost yardage. 2008: Redshirted during initial season in the Pirate program Officially signed with ECU in February, High School: A three-year letterman, two-year starter and team captain for coach Jay Frye at Richland Northeast High School Booked 97 tackles (seven for lost yardage), two sacks, 13 pass deflections, three forced fumbles, two recovered fumbles, two interceptions and five quarterback pressures as a senior to help guide the Cavaliers to a 7-5 record and co-region championship Returned one interception back for 70 yards Also scored three touchdowns on returns as member of special teams Tallied 75 tackles, including six behind the line of scrimmage, along with two sacks, five pass breakups, five fumble recoveries and four pressures during junior campaign Turned one fumble recovery into a score in 2006 Racked up 10 stops as a sophomore during RNHS s 11-2 season that resulted in a region title and state runner-up finish Also picked up letters in track (three) and wrestling (one) Competed in the 100, 200 and 400-meter dash while also serving as a member of the 4x100 and 4x400 relay teams Rated among scout.com s top 25 defensive backs in the state of South Carolina and top 110 nationally Rated as the No. 32 overall recruit in South Carolina according to SuperPrep Magazine Attended ECU Summer Football Camp An outstanding student who was a member of the National Honor Society, Senior House, Palmetto Boys State and the Omicron Iota Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Named Richland Northeast s Outstanding Senior, Most Athletic and Mr. Northeast Also holds membership in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Personal: Full name is Leonard Revell Paulk III Born November 25, 1990 at Savannah, Ga. Son of Leonard and Sonya Paulk Major is physical education A strong performer in the classroom, earning selection to the ECU Athletic Director s Honor Roll Also named to the institutional Honor Roll for the spring semester (2011) Lists current Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard as all-time favorite Pirate player Lists drawing as top hobby Spent summers working as a recreational aide at the Boys and Girls Club (youth center) Brother Rodney earned freshman All-America honors as a linebacker in 2006 as a member of the South Carolina football program while cousin Tim (Paulk) was an All- Southeastern Conference linebacker at Florida and a seventh-round draft choice of the Atlanta Falcons in PAULK S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS / / Totals 26/ Career-high tackles 3 on four occasions, last vs. SMU (11/26/10) 58 LEE PEGUES Defensive End 6-2, 280, So-1L Bennettsville, S.C. (Marlboro County) Unselfishly agreed to lose redshirt status and be pressed into action late during his true freshman season because of an epidemic of injuries along the line Maturity, physical makeup and strong fundamental approach enabled move Fall experience and stellar spring has forced battle with Matt Milner for starting assignment at one of the defensive end positions Could contend for conference-level honors should development on the field and growth in strength program remain brisk Has already added 20 pounds to signing day weight Tallied two tackles during each of the first two spring scrimmages (April 2 and April 9) adding a solo stop in the Purple-Gold Game on April : Played in five games after having redshirt removed prior to the Navy game due to injury-caused depth issues along the defensive line Served as a reserve defensive end and picked up 11 tackles with six solo hits Also recorded a quarterback hurry, in the fourth quarter against SMU, forcing a Kyle Padron incompletion... Tied personal best with four tackles, three in the fourth quarter, at Rice... Credited with season-high three solo hits against the Owls Made East Carolina debut against the Midshipmen, booking a career-high four tackles, three assists. High School: A four-year starter who was a three-time all-region selection Was credited with 90 tackles and 10 sacks as a senior Helped Marlboro County and head coach Dean Boyd to a 13-1 record, falling just one game short of reaching the state (AAA) title game Selected to play in the 2009 South Carolina North-South All-Star Game Named to the High School Sports Report AAA All-State Team in 2009 Rated by scout.com as the 34th-best prospect in South Carolina Made 112 tackles, 20 tackles for a lost yardage, 10 sacks and one interception during junior season, in which the Bulldogs fell in the state semifinals to Myrtle Beach in what many consider to be the best game in county history Reportedly owns a bench press of 400 pounds, a squat of more than 500 and a power-clean lift of 300 Finished second in the Armed Forces Classic (weight lifting event) in his age division Played for former Pirate receiver Mitchell Galloway, who is a volunteer assistant coach on the Marlboro staff. Personal: Full name is Lee Morris Pegues Born July 13, 1991 Undecided on a college major. PEGUES CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS / Totals 5/ Career-high tackles 4 on two occasions, last vs. Rice (11/20/10) 40 CLIFF PERRYMAN Outside Linebacker 6-1, 224, Sr-3L Richmond, Va. (Hermitage) Finally enjoyed an opportunity to compete during the spring practice period after being slowed by shoulder surgery and subsequent rehabilitation the previous two off-seasons Opened career with a quick ascent up the defensive unit s depth chart under the previous coaching staff, but injuries have delayed additional development Still considered one of the Pirates more versatile and EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

27 athletic players on the defensive side of the ball who should greatly benefit from the move to a 3-4 scheme as an outside linebacker after briefly shifting to a similar hybrid defensive end role in the beginning of the 2009 campaign Completed spring drills officially listed as a top reserve behind Justin Dixon at one of the OLB positions, but could also experience action as a member of the special teams for the third-straight season Notched three stops in the first spring scrimmage on April 2 before contributing a pair of tackles a week later Credited with three hits, including a sack that resulted in a nine-yard loss, during the Purple-Gold Game on April : Experienced action in 10 games as a member of the special teams and a reserve linebacker Missed North Carolina, Southern Miss and N.C. State games due to right hand injury, but returned for the Marshall contest Finished campaign with 17 tackles (five solo) Booked six tackles on special teams, three on kickoff returns and three on punt runbacks Tied for second on the squad with three punt return stops and was one of just six Pirates with multiple stops on punt runbacks Tied career high with five tackles, all in the first half, versus Memphis... Booked two stops on special teams against the Tigers Had one hit in the Military Bowl, the stop on the game s opening kickoff... Made three-of-four tackles during Navy s opening fourth quarter drive Other multiple-hit performance was in season opener versus Tulsa with a pair of assists Credited with one stop against Virginia Tech, Marshall, Rice and SMU. 2009: Played in 11 of 14 games as a reserve linebacker and special teams member Made eight tackles during the season with a career-best five against UAB in a key Conference USA victory at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Of the five stops against the Blazers, three were solo hits Also made one tackle against Rice, Memphis and Tulsa Registered first pass breakup of his career against the Golden Hurricane in pivotal road win Experienced action against Appalachian State, North Carolina, UCF, SMU and Southern Miss, as well as post-season tilts against Houston (Conference USA Championship Game) and Arkansas (AutoZone Liberty Bowl) Part of a defense that held seven opponents to under 100 yards rushing (UCF/70, SMU/28, Rice/78, Memphis/84, Tulsa/30, Houston/30, Arkansas/81). 2008: Opened four of nine games played in during initial season on East Carolina s active roster Earned starting nod over Jeremy Chambliss at one of the outside linebacker positions against Virginia, Memphis, UCF and Marshall (after the loss of Quentin Cotton to a season-ending knee injury) Did not play in first two contests against Virginia Tech and West Virginia and missed the UAB, UTEP and Tulsa battles because of a shoulder injury Returned to action vs. Kentucky in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl and tallied one tackle In all, netted 16 stops (five solo) in roles on defense and special teams Credited with 1.5 hits behind the line of scrimmage for a loss of five yards (Virginia) Recorded at least one tackle in seven of nine games and posted multiple-stop totals on four occasions Turned in a career-high five tackles vs. Memphis Added three stops each against the Cavaliers and Thundering Herd, while posting two against UCF Logged single tallies against N.C. State, Houston and Kentucky. 2007: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program Officially signed with the Pirates in February, High School: A three-year letterman and two-year starter at outside linebacker for a Hermitage High School program that captured a district title and earned a regional runner-up standing in 2004 Named to all-district and allregional squads as a senior team captain Tallied 74 tackles, one of which resulted in lost yardage in 2006 for the Panthers In addition, forced five fumbles, recovered one and returned an interception for a touchdown during senior campaign Logged 61 tackles, five for lost yardage, and recovered one fumble as a junior in 2005 Booked a pair of blocked punts as a special teams standout Lined up as a tight end in short yardage situations on the offensive side of the ball Prep coach was Patrick Kane... Rated among Virginia s Top 50 recruits according to numerous scouting publications Timed at 4.60 in the 40-yard dash. Personal: Full name is Clifford H. Perryman, Jr. Born February 14, 1989 at Boston, Mass. Son of Deborah Sadm-Smith A family community services major Hobbies include basketball and lifting weights Nickname is Nino. PERRYMAN S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS / / / Totals 30/ Career-high tackles 5 on three occasions, last vs. Memphis (09/11/10) 63 DOUG POLOCHAK Offensive Line 6-4, 303, Sr-1L Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. (Nease) Patience and resiliency was recognized and rewarded by the NCAA, which granted him a sixth year of competition on February 7, 2011 Enjoyed first full year of relative good health in 2010 after suffering through the ill-effects of a nagging shoulder injury incurred prior to his arrival on campus in 2006 Looking to put consecutive productive campaigns together after playing in just three combined games after redshirt year from 2007 to 2009 Full comeback has resulted in a projected starting role at the left guard position, but flexibility also includes play at tackle and center if necessary, along with possible special teams assignment In addition to quality playing time, coaches expect thriving in a leadership role. 2010: Played in last seven games of the season, making starts in the final three, after finally returning to full health Helped the East Carolina offense establish 14 single-season records... Provided pass protection for Pirate quarterbacks to set new standards in attempts (632), completions (408), completion percentage (64.6), yards (4,143), yards per game (318.7) and touchdowns (39)... Opened holes for the offense to score a school-record 60 offensive touchdowns, surpassing the 2007 team s 50 offensive TDs... Helped the offense to program bests with 478 overall points, 346 points in C-USA games and 36.8 points per contest... Passing yardage against Tulsa (383) was the first 300+ performance for the Pirates since tallying 406 against North Carolina Sept. 8, 2007, a span of 40 games... Team threw for 300 or more yards nine EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

28 times during the year... Dating back to 2009, East Carolina has gained at least 350 yards of total offense in 13 of the last 16 games... Guided Pirates to a No. 8 national ranking in passing offense (318.7 ypg) and a No. 16 standing in scoring (36.8 ppg)... Unit ranked 20th at the FBS level in fewest sacks allowed per game (1.2)... ECU finished second in Conference USA in passing offense and fourth in scoring and total offense (437.6 ypg). 2009: Made his only appearance of the season at Marshall as a member of the special teams. 2008: Played in two overall contests as a sophomore Participated on two snaps during East Carolina s victory over Memphis at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Also appeared in the Pirates junior varsity tilt against Hargrave Military Academy (Oct. 2). 2007: Sat out with injury (rehabilitation/shoulder). 2006: Redshirted Did not experience action on scout team because of rehabilitation work after summer shoulder surgery Officially signed with the ECU program in February, High School: A key contributor as a starting offensive lineman for a Nease program which rolled to a 13-2 record and captured the 2005 FHSAA Class 4A State Championship Helped Panthers compile an 8-2 regular season record, which included a perfect 4-0 district mark, before cruising to the state title in Miami after wins against Leesburg (63-20), New Smyrna Beach (24-17), Eastside (57-21), Pace (31-14) and Armwood (44-37) Credited with playing an integral role for one of the school s most prolific offensive units in history, which racked up 7,010 total yards, an average of per game, and 655 total points (43.7 ppg) Blocked for an offense that also produced former Florida quarterback Tim Tebow Assisted in both rushing (228.5 ypg) and passing (238.9 yp) attacks from his line position A preseason and postseason St. Augustine Record All-County selection Recipient of NHS s top blocker award as a senior after recording 48 pancake blocks Did not allow a single sack during 15-game slate in 2005 Earned a total of three letters and served as team captain Part of Nease s regional finalist squad (11-2) in 2004 as a junior Enjoyed surge in developmental and physical growth with on-the-field and weight room efforts, quickly growing from a 220-pound frame as recently as the winter of A four-year track letterman who earned all-district honors in the discus and shot put Possesses a reported power clean lift of 300 pounds Strong student who owned a cumulative grade point average of 3.30 and was a member of the school s A-B Honor Roll Coach was Craig Howard. Personal: Full name is Douglas Gary Polochak Born October 9, 1987 at Ponta Vedra Beach, Fla. Earned a bachelor s degree in communications during the summer (2010) and is currently pursuing a second undergraduate degree (marketing) this fall Earned ECU Honor Roll inclusion for work during the spring semester (2011). 10 MARKE POWELL Outside Linebacker 6-3, 222, Jr-2L Troy (West Montgomery) Is looking forward to putting together a complete season and avoid the misfortune of late season-ending injuries which have halted development in back-to-back campaigns Made an immediate impression as true freshman in 2009 before suffering a right foot injury after 11 games, then asserted himself as a starter in 2010 before a right wrist injury in late October required surgery Sat out spring drills as a precautionary measure, but is expected to be cleared for a full-go this fall A physical, intense and quick athlete who opened career as a hybrid end/linebacker in the 4-3 scheme, but should benefit greatly from unit s move to a 3-4 where he is a projected starter at one of the outside linebacking slots Physical approach, intensity, mental toughness and work ethic also enables leadership role. 2010: Experienced action in seven games and started four before leaving the UCF contest in the fourth quarter with a right arm injury that required season-ending surgery... In the starting lineup against Tulsa, Memphis, North Carolina and Southern Miss Closed shortened season with career highs in total tackles (23), solo hits (eight), assists (15), pass breakups (three), quarterback hurries (two) and tackles for lost yardage (1.5) Made 19-of-23 tackles on rushing plays... Matched 2009 effort with 1.0 sacks Tallied a pass breakup in two of the last three games played... Before injury, was tied for third on the team with three pass breakups... Recorded personal-best eight tackles at Southern Miss with season-high three solo stops... Made first career start in season opener versus Tulsa, recording six tackles (five assists) Other multiple-hit contests were versus Memphis (four), at North Carolina (two) and against Marshall (two) Only game without a stop was at Virginia Tech At Southern Miss, booked six-of-eight stops in second half, including two and a pass breakup during the Golden Eagles first six plays of the third quarter... First-quarter sack of Memphis Cannon Smith (nine yards) was Powell s first since Nov. 15, 2009, at Tulsa Recorded first career block during second quarter against Tulsa, knocking down a 46-yard field goal attempt by Kevin Fitzpatrick... QBH during opening quarter versus Tulsa was first of career Credited with 0.5 TFL (one yard) versus the Golden Hurricane Broke up passes versus Tulsa, Southern Miss and Marshall. 2009: Appeared in 11 games as a special teams member and reserve linebacker Credited with 12 tackles with four on special teams Recorded three stops on kickoff returns and one on a punt coverage First career tackle was on a special teams assignment against Appalachian State in the season opener A week later, tallied a career-high four drops, including three solo, at West Virginia Also posted multiple tackles against Virginia Tech (three) and UAB (two) Made one stop vs. Rice and Tulsa Against the Golden Hurricane, registered the first sack and tackle for lost yardage of his career - tossing TU signal-caller G.J. Kinne for an 11-yard loss in the third quarter Also forced his first career fumble on the play as Kinne s loose ball was recovered by ECU s Scotty Robinson, leading to a Pirate field goal. High School: A three-sport athlete at West Montgomery High School Was a two-year football letterman who completed his prep career with 166 total tackles for coach Elbert Thomas Booked 68 stops, recovered one fumble and accounted for three touchdowns as a senior team captain Enjoyed standout performance as a junior, helping the Warriors establish a No. 1 state defensive ranking and state finals appearance Credited with 98 tackles, six interceptions and two fumble recoveries Earned program s Big Hit award for tackle against Albemarle High School Also lettered in track as an all-conference performer and state qualifier (400 relay) Other letter came as shortstop in WMHS s baseball program. Personal: Full name is Marke Quansha Powell Born August 17, 1991 at Pinehurst, N.C. Son of Chris and Rowena Powell Major is recreation and park management Says current Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson is favorite all-time Pirate player Video games and working out are top hobbies Lists Denver Broncos Brian Dawkins as favorite NFL player Acknowledges parents as most influential people in his career. POWELL S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS / / Totals 18/ Career-high tackles 8 vs. Southern Miss (10/09/10) 14 MIKE PRICE Outside Wide Receiver 6-1, 163, So-1L New Bern (New Bern) An exciting, lightning-quick and sure-handed wide receiver who appeared to elevate his game during the 2011 spring practice period and could make a notable impact as a sophomore Completed drills in a battle with returning starter Andrew Bodenheimer for the top X receiver slot one of two outside passcatching positions Coaches expect competition to resume in fall camp and possibly extend into the season Could also vie for key special teams roles because of athletic ability Did not participate in the first spring scrimmage EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

29 (April 2) due to a family commitment, but topped all receivers with 96 reception yards on just four catches in the second intra-squad contest (April 9) Did not record statistics in the Purple-Gold Game on April : Served as a reserve wide receiver during first season on the active roster and appeared in 11 games, missing the Tulsa and Virginia Tech contests (coaches decision) Totaled six receptions for 44 yards Scored first career touchdown in the fourth quarter against Marshall on a 10-yard pass from Dominique Davis... Registered personal bests with two catches for 21 yards against the Thundering Herd... First collegiate action came against Memphis with fourth-quarter grab for eight yards... Made one reception each against Atlantic Coast Conference foes North Carolina (seven yards) and N.C. State (four yards). 2009: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program Officially signed with the Pirates in February, 2009 Turned in valuable role as a scout team performer, often preparing the defensive secondary for contests against pass-dominated offensive schemes in C-USA s West Division. High School: A two-year letterman for a New Bern program which captured its latest state championship in 2007 Prior to earning second letter as a team captain in 2008, helped lead the Bears to a 14-2 record and title after a victory over Charlotte Independence High School Tallied 104 receiving yards, including the go-ahead touchdown on a 37-yarder in championship game triumph Completed senior campaign with 39 catches for 525 yards and five touchdowns Chosen to represent North Carolina in the 2008 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas All-Star Game As a junior, caught 33 passes for 796 yards and six touchdowns Named to the New Bern Sun Journal s All-Area team as a junior Also contributed as a punter, defensive back and running back for the Bears Member of NBHS s 10-0 junior varsity squad as a sophomore in 2006 Says victory over Millbrook serves as most memorable football moment to date Picked up two additional letters as a long jump specialist in track program Won the state indoor long jump championship as a junior with a leap of 23 feet, 7 ¼ inches. Personal: Full name is Michael Huston Price, Jr. Born May 14, 1991 at Greenville, N.C. Son of Pamela Gaylor Major is communications Lists former New Bern standout and former ECU tight end Davon Drew as favorite all-time Pirate player and selects Tennessee Titans running back and former East Carolina All-America performer Chris Johnson as his top current NFL player to follow Also a fan of Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald Credits mother, grandmother, uncles and friends as influential in career. PRICE S CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICS Year G/GS NO YDS AVG TD LONG / (MAR) Totals 11/ (MAR) Career-high receptions 2 vs. Marshall (10/23/10) Career-high reception yards 21 vs. Marshall (10/23/10) 80 TORIAN RICHARDSON Inside Wide Receiver 5-10, 190, Fr-RS Greer, S.C. (Byrnes) Should add quality depth to ECU s receiving corps and a special teams boost in 2011 during his first season on the Pirates active roster Enjoyed strong spring which might enable two-deep placement during the fall Boasts the prototype tools of an inside receiver in the spread scheme, offering plenty of speed, quickness and elusiveness Recorded three catches for 14 yards during first career spring scrimmage on April 2 Added two receptions for four yards in second contest a week later before closing drills with three grabs for 13 yards during the Purple-Gold Game (April 16). 2010: Redshirted during initial season at East Carolina and enjoyed a productive campaign on the scout squad Officially signed with head coach Ruffin McNeill s program in February. High School: Led the Rebels with 50 catches for 962 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior Also returned two punts, both for touchdowns, and six kickoffs for 128 yards for coach Chris Miller Named to the allregion team as a senior Prior to the start of the 2009 season, ranked as The State s 33rd-best senior in South Carolina Helped Rebels capture the 2007 and 2008 AAAA Division I State Championships and a runnerup finish as a senior Rated as scout.com s 23rd-best prospect in South Carolina Key member of the BHS program that opened the 09 campaign with a No. 2 national rank by PrepNation A three-star prospect according to ESPN.com, which ranked him among the top 100 receivers nationally Took part in the NIKE 7ON Tournament before senior season Also ran track and was an all-region honoree as a junior. Personal: Full name is Torian Rashad Richardson Born January 6, 1990 at Greer, S.C. Son of Kelvin and Latis Richardson Nickname is T-Rich Has not declared a major Says fans are the best part about playing at ECU Lists Percy Harvin as favorite NFL player Credits entire family as most influential on his career. 93 CHRISHON ROSE Defensive End 6-4, 288, Fr-RS Forestville, Md. (Bishop McNamara) A mobile and passionate young talent who will provide quality depth on the defensive line as a top reserve at one of the end positions during first campaign on the Pirates active roster Long-term or future projections within program could include a move to the nose guard slot if physical development occurs at its current rate Also a candidate to experience expanded special teams role on various squads contingent on level of involvement on defensive side of the ball Did not participate during the spring workout period because of a left shoulder injury, but is expected to be cleared prior to fall camp. 2010: Redshirted during initial season with the Pirates, but served as a valuable member of the scout team Officially signed with the East Carolina program in February. High School: Helped Mustangs to an 8-3 record and a league playoff berth as a senior Part of a defense that shut out three opponents during the 2009 season A second-team All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference selection as a senior following an honorable mention nod as a junior An honorable mention Big School All-State honoree following final campaign Named to the Gazette-Star Second Team as a senior Played for the Washington squad in the Maryland Crab Bowl, the state s only high school all-star game, and was credited with five tackles Played for Bryce Bevill, the DCSportsFan.com s Coach-of-the-Year Also wrestled for Bishop McNamara. Personal: Full name is Chrishon Darryl Rose Born March 13, 1991 Major is management. 12 BEN RYAN Punter/Placekicker 6-2, 204, Sr-1L Marshville (Forest Hills) Successfully made the transition from a primary placekicking reserve to exclusive service as the Pirates top punter and kickoff specialist Handled both duties in an efficient and consistent manner during first campaign and is expected to serve ECU in the same capacity in 2011 Possesses plenty of leg strength and exhibits composure in pivotal situations, despite a lack of experience in particular role Officially joined the program as a walk-on in the spring of 2008 and was pressed into action as a placekicker on a limited basis during early and mid-portions of the first two years because of nagging injuries to Ben Hartman Punted three times for a 35.7 average against blustery winds during the 2011 Purple-Gold Game April : Handled all 53 of ECU s punts, netting 2,090 yards an average of 39.4 yards per attempt Booted each of the Pirates 85 kickoffs, totaling 5,412 yards and an average of 63.7 yards per kick Dropped 14 punts inside the 20-yard EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

30 line and induced 12 fair catches On kickoffs, tallied five touchbacks with a season-high two against the North Carolina (one versus Memphis, N.C. State and UCF) Boomed a career-long 59 yard punt in the second quarter at UNC (also served as his first punt of over 50 yards)... Had two additional punts of 50 or more yards (51/Southern Miss, 50/N.C. State) Averaged a personal-high 43.0 yards per boot versus Tulsa and was just behind with a 42.8 yard average versus N.C. State Placed a career-best three punts inside the 20-yard line versus the Tar Heels and Marshall... Season high of six punts and 246 yards occurred at North Carolina Pinned the Wolfpack inside the 20-yard line twice and Memphis, Southern Miss, Navy, UAB, SMU and Maryland once Induced a career-best four fair catches on punts at UAB Recorded two fair catches on punts versus Memphis and North Carolina while netting single fair catches against Virginia Tech, N.C. State, UCF and Rice Tallied two touchbacks on punts, both in the opener against Tulsa Set career high with 10 kickoffs at UAB while booting eight versus Tulsa, Memphis, Southern Miss and Marshall Totaled 657 kickoff yards versus the Blazers to establish personal-best mark Best kickoff average came at UCF (69.8) and was close behind at North Carolina (69.2) Against the Knights, attempted the first two on-side kicks of career with the Pirates recovering one... Forced first career fumble against Navy, knocking the ball away from Marcus Thomas on a first-quarter kickoff return... Credited with five tackles during the season, all on kickoff returns (North Carolina, Southern Miss, N.C. State, Navy and SMU) Named College Football Performance Awards Honorable Mention punter for Week 5 and kickoff specialist for Week : Experienced action in four games as a placekicker and kickoff specialist Converted all 10 of his extra-point attempts with a career-high seven against Rice Knocked through lone extra-point try at SMU and went two-of-two in the season opener vs. Appalachian State Missed both of field goal attempts, getting a 42-yard try at SMU blocked and missing wide right on a 38-yarder against Rice Kicked off three times against the Owls for a total of 184 yards (61.3 ypk) Handled six of the team s nine kickoffs at Tulsa, finishing with an average of 66.7 yards per boot Recorded his first career tackle on a kickoff return by the Golden Hurricane s Damaris Johnson in the second quarter. 2008: Was the Pirates top placekicker in the first three games while subbing for an injured Hartman Went nine-of-10 in extra-point attempts, missing only during ECU s season-opening upset of No. 17 Virginia Tech in Charlotte Went three-of-three in PATs in wins against West Virginia and Tulane to help Pirates to a No. 14 national ranking Converted oneof-three FG tries, booting a 42-yarder against the No. 8 Mountaineers. 2007: Earned roster position after walk-on tryouts... Redshirted during initial year in Pirate program. High School: Connected on 22-of-29 field goals during four-year, letter-winning prep career at Forest Hills HS... Was nine-of-11 as a freshman and sophomore, which included two gamewinners Hit five-of-seven FGs during junior year and was eight-of-11 as a senior A three-year first-team all-county selection for coach John Lowery, who served as North Carolina s head coach for the 2010 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas Helped lead Yellow Jackets to a pair of conference titles and state semifinal appearances during junior and senior seasons... Was also a part of state quarterfinal showings during freshman and sophomore campaigns Also earned letters in soccer, swimming and track... Was a four-time all-conference, all-county and team MVP choice as a soccer standout Named (soccer) county defensive player-of-the-year and was overall player-of-the-year as a senior A two-time state qualifier in swimming (50/100 freestyle) and a two-time all-region qualifier in track (400/800 meters). Personal: Full name is Benjamin Warwick Ryan... Born October 24, 1988 at Pineville, N.C. Son of Marq and Hilda Ryan A health fitness specialist major Hobbies include playing the guitar, cooking and body building Favorite all-time Pirate is David Garrard Lists Christiano Ronaldo as top pro athlete to follow Plays the (acoustic) guitar Says walking out on a glacier in Switzerland during a trip to Europe is the most ridiculous thing he s ever done. RYAN S CAREER PUNTING STATISTICS Year G P YDS AVG. I20 LONG , (UNC) Totals , (UNC) Career-high punts 6 vs. North Carolina (10/02/10) Career-high punt average 43.0 vs. Tulsa (09/05/10) RYAN S CAREER PLACEKICKING STATISTICS Year G XP-XPA Pct. FG-FGA Pct. Long (WVU) Totals (WVU) 70 WILL SIMMONS Offensive Line 6-5, 310, So-1L Ahoskie (Hertford County) Counted on to take ownership of the top right guard position as a sophomore... Opening a promising career that coaches feel will result in possible honors candidacy Experienced limited action on the line as a redshirt freshman behind senior All-Conference USA choice D.J. Scott, but did contribute significantly on special teams units Coaches note level of physicality, work ethic and distinct tenacity as notable difference makers Has taken full advantage of ECU s strength program by adding over 20 pounds since arrival in program. 2010: Experienced action in four games during initial season on the active roster Appeared against Memphis, Marshall, Rice and SMU Made collegiate debut along the offensive line in the fourth quarter against the Tigers Entered as a reserve lineman versus the Thundering Herd Served on the special teams units versus the Owls and Mustangs Blocked for Michael Barbour s record-breaking 56 PAT and 104-point season Part of an offensive line that provided pass protection for Pirate quarterbacks to set new standards in attempts (632), completions (408), completion percentage (64.6), yards (4,143), yards per game (318.7) and touchdowns (39)... Opened holes for the offense to score a school-record 60 offensive touchdowns, surpassing the 2007 team s 50 offensive TDs... Helped the offense to program bests with 478 overall points, 346 points in C-USA games and 36.8 points per contest. 2009: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program and spent time on the scout team Officially signed with the Pirates in February, High School: A four-year starter and letterman for coach Diego Hasty at Hertford County High School Served as team captain during junior and senior seasons and received Captain s Award in 2008 Earned all-conference and all-state honors as a junior and senior Selected as program and conference s offensive lineman-of-the-year in 2007 Chosen to represent North Carolina in the 2008 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas All-Star Game Picked up additional letters as a thrower (shot put, discus) on track team and was chosen as the most outstanding athlete as a sophomore Helped squad to conference championship during season Member of HCHS s Honor Roll for work in the classroom. Personal: Full name is William Michael Simmons, but is referred to as Will Born January 31, 1991 at Ahoskie, N.C. Son of Thomas and Lorrie Simmons A health fitness specialist major Reportedly lost a total of approximately 100 pounds from frame during his high school career Lists parents as people who have had the most influence on career. EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

31 72 DIAVALO SIMPSON Defensive Tackle 6-3, 278, Jr-SQ Moss Point, Miss. (East Mississippi CC) A junior college transfer who took an unconventional redshirt season during initial year on campus because of a nagging lower leg injury Expected to contribute and provide depth at the defensive end position in 2011 after a sold spring practice period Could also experience action at nose guard if necessary Was not credited with any tackles during the first spring April 2 but registered two stops during the program s second contest April 9 Added three hits and a sack for a nine-yard loss during the Purple-Gold Game (April 16) A strong and deceptively quick athlete who officially inked with the East Carolina program as an offensive lineman during the mid-year signing period Dec. 18, 2009 while the Pirates were preparing for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Made move over to defensive tackle in the ECU s old 4-3 alignment during the second week of spring practice in 2010 under the new coaching staff. 2010: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program and spent time on the scout team. Junior College: Starting left tackle who led the Lions to a No. 4 national ranking in the final 2009 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)/JCFootball.com poll after team completed the year with an 11-1 mark - the most victories in school history Played key role in EMCC s 41.3 scoring average during a season-ending eight-game win streak that included a triumph over Arizona Western College in the Mississippi Bowl on Dec. 6 Helped Lions capture their first-ever Mississippi Association of Community & Junior Colleges (MACJC) state title in 09 and back-to-back MACJC North Division championships ( 08-09) after rolling to a 12-0 composite divisional record Anchored a line that allowed East Mississippi to rank in the top three in the NJCAA in total offense and passing both seasons Protected first-team all-america quarterback Randall Mackey... Lions went 19-3 in two seasons under head coach Buddy Stephens, who also served as the team s offensive line coach. High School: A three-year letterman at Moss Point (Miss.) High School. Personal: Full name is Diavalo D. Simpson Born April 6, 1990 Nickname is Boogie Major is criminal justice. 61 WILLIAM SMITH Deep Snapper 5-11, 261, Sr-2L Goldsboro (N.C. State) Has provided an unmatched level of stability and security as the Pirates top deep snapper for two-straight seasons Displays strength, quickness, consistent stellar work habits and uncanny accuracy to go along with a strong rapport with placekicker Michael Barbour, holder Trent Tignor and punter Ben Ryan Missed the 2011 spring practice period because of shoulder surgery and subsequent rehabilitation, but should return in full health for fall camp Opened career at N.C. State before transferring to East Carolina in August, : Handled the long snapping duties during all 13 games, earning second varsity letter Successfully executed all 127 snaps Tallied a season-high 12 snaps versus Tulsa and Memphis in the first two weeks of the year Also reached double-digit snaps versus Virginia Tech (10), Southern Miss (10), N.C. State (11), Marshall (10), UAB (10) and SMU (11) Season-low seven snaps occurred versus Navy Linchpin for the field goal unit that helped Michael Barbour average 1.23 field goals per game, the second-best mark in Conference USA and 42nd at the FBS level Group also led the league converting 88.9 percent of field goals Barbour made an East Carolina single-season record 56 PAT and totaled a program-best 104 points during the year Tallied only tackle of the year (second career) on a first-quarter punt return by North Carolina s Da Norris Searcy. 2009: Turned in a season of consistent play, successfully getting off 144 snaps - including a season-high 14 at Tulsa An All-Conference USA selection (honorable mention) who played a key role in the Pirates No. 2 national ranking in punting average (45.2 ypp), No. 7 national ranking in net punting (39.1 ypp) and No. 16 national ranking in field goals made per game (1.43 fgmg) Helped Matt Dodge lead C-USA in punting (45.8 ypp) and Ben Hartman top the league in field goals made (20) and field goals made per game (1.54) Recorded only career tackle against Virginia Tech, hauling down Jayron Hosley on a fourth-quarter punt return Solid play led to the inclusion as a member of the special teams Victors Club (weekly performance-based honor). 2008: Played in one game during first year in Pirate program Pressed into duty against Kentucky late during the AutoZone Liberty Bowl and made two snaps after veteran starter Wilson Raynor suffered a knee injury (N.C. State): Earned roster position with the N.C. State program as a walkon Redshirted during true freshman campaign for the 5-7 Wolfpack. High School: A three-year letterman for coach Bob Warren at Southern Wayne High School Helped Saints to a combined three-year mark of as a sophomore (7-5), junior (8-5) and senior (6-6) playing the center and deep snapper positions Chosen as team captain in 2007 as a senior and earned both the Coach s Award and Excellence in Weightlifting Award after garnering the two honors separately in 2005 and 2006 Also picked up three track and field letters (shot put, discus) and one in tennis A strong performer in the classroom, earning selection to the National Honor Society and Who s Who Among American High School Students. Personal: Full name is William Bryan Smith Born April 4, 1989 at Goldsboro, N.C. Graduated in the spring with a finance degree and is currently working on second degree as a management major Uncle (Nelson Smith) was a four-year letterman as an offensive lineman for the Pirates ( ) Hobbies include hiking, surfing, canoeing, politics and playing the guitar An aficionado of all James Bond movies and props Favorite all-time NFL player is Brett Favre Credits parents as most influential sources of career. 24 DAMONTE TERRY Running Back 6-1, 203, So-1L Laurinburg (Scotland) A highly-regarded running back who is expected to provide depth and vie for added playing time as a sophomore after experiencing limited action behind a pair of seniors in 2010 Athletic ability and quickness will also promote impactproducing role for special teams assignments Did not participate in spring drills because of left wrist injury suffered during a community relations event (basketball game) at the Boys Club prior to the start of the workout period, but is expected to be cleared prior to fall camp. 2010: Played in one game during first season on the active roster and earned a varsity letter Experienced action against Navy in a special teams role. 2009: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program Officially signed with the Pirates in February, High School: Accounted for 3,895 rushing yards and 45 touchdowns during his career at Scotland High School A four-year letterman and starter who also served as a two-time team captain for coach Chip Williams Also netted 781 all-time receiving yards for the Fighting Scots Represented North Carolina with play in the 2008 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas All-Star Game Enjoyed his top statistical season as a junior with 1,221 ground yards (15 TD) and 331 receiving yards (two TD) Ran for 981 yards (five TD) and hauled in 215 reception yards during senior campaign in 2008 As a sophomore, rushed for 897 yards and 13 scores while adding 115 yards and a touchdown on the receiving end Opened prep career with a 796-yard rushing effort and a 120-yard reception performance in 2005 despite experiencing action at linebacker as well Became only the second SHS player since 1992 to earn a starting nod as a freshman Also ran track as a freshman, competing in the 100-meter and 200-meter events. Personal: Full name is Damonte Lamarr Terry Preferred name is Monte Born January 15, 1991 at Laurinburg, N.C. Son of Richard and Patricia Terry Major is communications Also considered N.C. State among others before signing with East Carolina EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

32 Lists former Pirate tailback Norman Whitley as the best athlete he s faced (as a high school freshman) Fan of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson Hobbies include reading, working out and swimming Lists Dr. Lou (Holtz) as favorite sports announcer Credits mother and coaches as positive role models and influences on career. TERRY S CAREER RUSHING STATISTICS Year G/GS ATT GAIN LOSS NET APC TD LONG / Totals 1/ Career-high rushing attempts none Career-high rushing yards none TERRY S CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICS Year G/GS NO YDS AVG TD LONG / Totals 1/ Career-high receptions none Career-high reception yards none 38 TRENT TIGNOR Holder/Punter 6-5, 214, So-1L Hoschton, Ga. (Mill Creek) A model student-athlete who was extended a roster position and an immediate special teams starting position as an invited walk-on a year ago After quickly assuming the program s top holding job as a true freshman, will challenge incumbent Ben Ryan for the punting position as a sophomore Tall frame, leg strength, poise and maturity offer viable candidacy for starting honors in the near future, if not in the short term Recorded a boot of 48 yards in a stiff wind during the Purple-Gold Game (April 16). 2010: Served as the team s holder for all 13 games last season... One of just three true freshman to play in 2010 Integral part of kicking team that established a new school single-season records for points after touchdowns converted (56) and points by a kicker (104) Holder for Michael Barbour s ECU record-tying 52-yard field goal at UAB Held for Barbour s five games with two or more field goals. High School: Lettered twice as a punter for coach Shannon Jarvis at Mill Creek (Ga.) High School, which is located northeast of Atlanta and northwest of Athens on I-85 Recorded an overall 38.1 yards-per-punt average, while placement prevented any return yards on 44 boots as a senior Earned First-Team All-Gwinnett County and First- Team All-Region 7-AAAAA honors in 2009 Selected as the winner of the program s Hawk of Steel Award as a sophomore, junior and senior Cited as team s player-of-the-week on four occasions during prep career (once as junior, three times as senior) Also earned two baseball letters for Hawks as a pitcher A four-time recipient of MCHS s Scholar-Athlete Award and Academic Letter Was Mill Creek s Homecoming King during senior year and was runner-up for Fellowship of Christian Athletes Male Athlete-of-the-Year honors. Personal: Full name is Trent Harrison Tignor Born August 12, 1992 at Snellville, Ga. Son of Chuck and Robin Tignor An accounting/finance major Excels in the classroom with selection to the Dean s List during both semesters of the academic year Has ultimate occupational goal of becoming a CFO or CEO of a major corporation Provides leadership role in FCA chapter on ECU s campus, serving as organization s vice-president Brother Wes Tignor pitched at the collegiate level at Middle Georgia College ( ) and Kennesaw State University ( ) Cousin Hampton Tignor was a four-year baseball (catcher) letterman at Florida who was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft An avid tennis fan who also enjoys playing the guitar and singing Picks a Wimbledon men s final as a sporting event most wanting to attend Says the best thing about being a member of the ECU football program is being able to have an influence to positively impact people in the community Lists Steelers punter Daniel Sepulveda as favorite NFL player and Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Wakefield as top professional athlete Cites transition from multi-sport athlete to just football as one of his biggest obstacles to overcome, but most rewarding pride has been development as a collegiate student-athlete Hometown of Hoschton (rhymes with pushton) set a world record recognized by the World Records Academy in 2008 for the Most Scarecrows in One Location (5,441) an accomplishment which was also honored by the Georgia House of Representatives. 20 KYLE TUDOR Inside Linebacker 6-3, 232, So-1L Augusta, Ga. (Lakeside) A hard-nosed and aggressive young linebacker who the coaching staff expects to thrive as an inside linebacker in the Pirates new 3-4 alignment Closed spring drills and will open fall camp in a heated battle with Ty Holmes for starting honors as a sophomore Could also play a role on various special teams units for the second-straight year depending on volume of responsibilities on the defensive side of the ball Anticipation tendencies, quickness, work ethic and quick acclimation to scheme have sparked quick climb up defensive depth chart Officially enrolled early at ECU in January of 2009, thus already has three spring practice periods under his belt Booked six tackles in the opening 2011 spring scrimmage (April 2) before adding five more, including a sack, in the second contest (April 9) Wrapped up the spring season with five stops in the Purple-Gold Game (April 16). 2010: During first season on active roster, experienced action in four games and earned varsity letter Played as a reserve member of the linebacking corps, or on the special teams, versus Tulsa, N.C. State, Rice and Maryland Did not record any tackles. 2009: Redshirted during initial season with the program, but was considered a valuable member of the defensive scout team by previous coaching staff. High School: A senior team captain and four-year letterman for coach Jody Grooms An all-county performer as a junior in 2007 after logging 109 tackles (32 solo) and three interceptions for the Panthers before suffering a knee injury during senior campaign Still registered 60 stops in 2008 after making move to linebacker An all-area choice by the Augusta Chronicle in 2007 Tallied a unit-best 97 stops and picked off four passes as a sophomore in 2006 Also lettered twice as a baseball outfielder and once as a basketball forward A December, 2008 graduate of LHS. Personal: Full name is Kyle Haynes Tudor Born January 11, 1991 at Augusta, Ga. Son of John and Denice Tudor Major is management A Dean s List performer in the classroom (2010 spring semester) Says Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson is his favorite alltime Pirate player Lists working out and fishing as top hobbies and John Madden as top football commentator Cites Pirate fanbase as best part about playing at ECU. 32 JUSTIN VENABLE Defensive Back 6-1, 205, Jr-2L Climax (Southeast Guilford) A quick, physical and assignment-conscious special teams standout whose consistent development should, again, allow for a significant role in the defensive secondary as a junior Will open second-straight campaign as the Pirates top reserve at free safety, but is also expected to resume a top-tier special teams role for the third consecutive year Coaching staff cites intensity, tackling abilities, fundamental approach and an understanding of scheme as reasons for steady inclusion in program s two-deep Booked one tackle and an interception in the first spring scrimmage (April 2) before contributing five more EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

33 in the second contest (April 9) Tallied a pair of stops in the Purple-Gold Game (April 16). 2010: Served as a reserve in the secondary and a valuable member of the special teams Played in six games (Tulsa, Memphis, Southern Miss, N.C. State, Marshall and UCF) Was a coaches decision for not participating in the final five contests Booked three tackles, two solo, all on kickoff returns Stopped Southern Miss Tracy Lampley after a 10-yard return on the final kickoff of the game Tied career best with two tackles against N.C. State Brought down Jarvis Washington following an 11-yard return on East Carolina s first kickoff of the contest Combined with Michael Dobson to drop Washington after an 18-yard runback on the opening kickoff of the second half. 2009: Experienced action in 11 games as a member of the special teams and in a reserve role in the Pirates secondary Was credited with five overall tackles (four solo hits) Made collegiate debut against Appalachian State in the opener and logged a solo stop Also forced first career fumble against the Mountaineers, jarring the ball loose from DeAndre Presley during the opening drive of the third period Recorded another solo stop at Tulsa Tallied only special teams tackle against SMU on a fourth-quarter kickoff return Produced a career-high two stops against UAB Entered contests against West Virginia, North Carolina, Rice, Memphis, Virginia Tech, Southern Miss and Houston, but did not record any defensive statistics. 2008: Redshirted during initial season at ECU Officially signed with the program in February, High School: Earned conference defensive player-ofthe-year honors after booking 137 tackles, four interceptions and 23 pass breakups for coach Fritz Hessenthaler at Southeast Guilford High School Selected to play in the 2007 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas All-Star Game and garnered defensive MVP honors while representing North Carolina Picked off a school-record nine passes and tallied 84 stops for a Falcon team that produced a 10-4 record and reached the third round of the 3AA playoffs in Chosen to the All-Mid-Piedmont Conference squad and the Greensboro News & Record s All-Guilford County team... Clocked at 4.38 in the 40 during the Shrine Bowl combine during the spring of 2007 Starred in Southeast Guilford s secondary as a junior and senior after playing the linebacker position as a sophomore.... Also experienced action on the offensive side of the ball as a wide receiver and on special teams as a kick returner... In all, picked up three football letters Rated among scout.com s top 35 defensive backs in the state and top 130 nationally Stood among North Carolina s top 30 overall recruits according to SuperPrep Magazine Also recruited by North Carolina State, Wake Forest and Virginia Earned additional varsity letters in baseball, playing shortstop and in the outfield for the Falcons Batted.350 for a club that reached the state 3A championship series in Personal: Full name is Justin Wayne Venable Born December 15, 1989 at Climax, N.C. A health fitness specialist major Says Chris Johnson is favorite all-time Pirate player while Ed Reed is top overall NFL player Cites school spirit as what he likes most about ECU s campus Hobby of choice is fishing. VENABLE S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS / / Totals 17/ Career-high tackles 2 on two occasions, last vs. N.C. State (10/16/10) 31 BILL WALLACE Defensive Back 5-11, 200, Jr-1L Haw River (Eastern Alamance) A dedicated, unselfish program-type performer who has enjoyed continued popularity with his teammates and the Pirate fan base as one of the program s top special teams stalwarts Earned every minute of playing time after joining the roster as a walk-on in the fall of 2008 Also serves as a reserve in the secondary at either of the safety positions, but will be primarily counted on to provide a special teams spark for the third-straight season Collected two tackles in the first spring scrimmage April 2, but was not credited with any statistics during the last two contests. 2010: Respected member of the special teams who appeared in all 13 games and earned first varsity letter Booked 10 tackles, all on kickoff returns, with six solo hits and four assists Tied for third on the squad with 10 special teams hits and tied for third with 10 stops on kickoff runbacks Credited with one or more stops in nine of 13 games Only games without a hit were North Carolina, N.C. State, Navy and Maryland Booked career-best two stops at UAB, teaming up with James Craig to stop Pat Shed after a 19-yard return in the second quarter and registering a solo knockdown of Shed in the third frame after a 24-yard runback Recorded first career tackle versus Tulsa, combining with Leonard Paulk to bring down Milton Howell after an eight-yard return in the second quarter Initial solo stop came a week later versus Memphis, knocking down Billy Foster following a 12-yard runback in the third quarter Other solo hits came against Southern Miss, Marshall, UCF and SMU Remaining assists were versus Virginia Tech and Rice. 2009: Experienced action in one game as a redshirt freshman, earning playing time against Rice in the Pirates victory on Oct. 17 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Was not credited with any statistics Turned in valuable performance on defensive and special teams scout units during first active campaign. 2008: Redshirted during first season in the ECU program after earning roster position as a fall walk-on under previous coaching staff. High School: A three-year letterman and senior team captain at Eastern Alamance High School for coach John Kirby Helped Eagles to an overall record of and a pair of conference titles as a member of the varsity squad during sophomore, junior and senior campaigns A two-time all-region and All-Mid-State Conference selection Also secured region and conference defensive player-of-the-year honors during junior season in 2006 An all-state (3A) performer in 2007 as a senior Earned four additional letters in track, competing in the long jump, triple jump and 4x100 relay events. Personal: Full name is William Edward Wallace, Jr. Born March 14, 1990 at Goldsboro, N.C. A management (accounting) major who earned inclusion on ECU s Honor Roll in the spring semester (2011) for work in the classroom. A golf enthusiast who is approaching scratch status Father Bill was a three-year letterman as a fullback and linebacker for the Pirates in 1969, 1970 and 1971 before earning an invitation to the Washington Redskins training camp after collegiate career Lists former Tar Heel and current Cleveland Browns receiver Greg Little as the best athlete he s faced to date (during high school) Successfully competed as a diver during youth years, capturing back-to-back county championships Says working at an antique auction was his favorite summer or part-time job Credits parents as most influential on career. WALLACE S CAREER DEFENSIVE STATISTICS / / Totals 14/ Career-high tackles 2 vs. UAB (11/11/10) 15 REESE WIGGINS Outside Wide Receiver 5-11, 189, So-SQ Durham (Southern Durham) A notable member of East Carolina s deep and talented receiver corps whose hard work during the spring could enable playing time as a sophomore after an idle redshirt freshman campaign Shifted over to the X outside receiver position during the spring after a limited inside role in 2010 and will open fall camp battling Dayon Arrington for Lance Lewis top backup job Possesses great acceleration ability, reliable hands and a strong grasp of responsibilities at new position in system Led all receivers with 82 reception yards (on three EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

34 catches) during the first spring scrimmage April 2 Was on other end of a 70- yard scoring toss from Shane Carden Added another reception for five yards during the second battle (April 9) before topping the unit with 38 yards on four grabs during the Purple-Gold Game (April 16) Responsible for one of just two overall spring game scores with an 18-yard TD catch from Rio Johnson. 2010: Did not experience game action, but served as an integral member of the offensive scout teams. 2009: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program Officially signed with the Pirates in February, High School: Accounted for 1,174 all-purpose yards and eight touchdowns as a senior for coach Adrian Jones at Southern Durham High School As a team captain, helped guide Spartans to a 9-4 overall record, a 7-1 conference mark and a PAC-6 title in 2008 Registered 659 reception yards (four TDs) on 44 catches and 515 kick return yards (four TDs) to earn allconference, all-area and all-state honors Represented North Carolina in the prestigious Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas All-Star Game Picked up 212 return yards and over 491 reception yards and five scores during junior campaign which also resulted in a PAC-6 championship and an overall record of 10-5 Among the kickoff return yards was a 98-yarder for a touchdown Opened prep varsity career with 214 receiving yards and three TDs during conference-winning sophomore season In all, earned three letters, helped lead SDHS to three consecutive conference titles and racked up 2,091 all-purpose yards during high school varsity career Played quarterback and wide receiver position on junior varsity squad as a freshman Also lettered twice in basketball (small forward) and track (200 meters) Strong performer in classroom with selection as the Durham County AVID Male Scholarship recipient, inclusion on the Honor Roll and membership in the National Achievers Honor Society Recipient of WRAL-TV s Extra Effort Award and was chosen as a Carolina Panthers Community Captain Has volunteered over 100 hours since 2006 with the Department of Social Services, beginning program in the sixth grade. Personal: Full name is Kendrick Maurice Wiggins Prefers to go by Reese Born May 5, 1991 at Durham, N.C. Son of Kenneth and Mary Wiggins Major is recreation and park management Played in same high school program that produced current Jacksonville Jaguar and former East Carolina quarterback standout David Garrard Lists Garrard as favorite all-time Pirate player Mother was a decorated high school (three-sport) and college athlete while father played prep basketball Also considered Virginia before signing with East Carolina Member of local Boy Scout troop while growing up and did not play competitive football until the eighth grade Fan of NFL receiver Chad Johnson Hobbies include video games, all sports and spending time with family members Says parents and grandparents are strong influences on career Lists former North Carolina Governor Mike Easley as one of the most impressive people he has met Plays the drums. 54 TERRY WILLIAMS Defensive Tackle 6-1, 324, Fr-RS Loganville, Ga. (Grayson) A big, strong and physical defensive lineman who will provide sizeable depth up front at the nose guard position during his first year on the Pirates active roster Continues to make considerable progress in the strength and conditioning program, which should enhance outlook of promising career Tallied two tackles during the first spring scrimmage (April 2) before closing out drills with three stops during the Purple-Gold Game (April 16). 2010: Redshirted during initial season in East Carolina program Officially signed with the Pirates in February. High School: Three-year starter for the Rams As a senior captain, led Grayson to a 12-1 record with the only loss being a 9-7 setback to Newnan in the third round of the state playoffs Helped Rams to a final state ranking of No. 5 Was the leading tackler on a defense that allowed just 8.1 points per game and recorded five shutouts Totaled 87 stops, four sacks and two interceptions as a senior Named to the Associated Press All-State First Team and the Gwinnett Daily Post All-County First Team Also picked up Linebacker-of-the-Year award from the Gwinnett County Touchdown Club and was selected to play in the Rivalries of Gwinnett All-Star Game As a junior, made 97 tackles with six sacks and an interception Tallied 106 tackles and one sack as a sophomore Spent time on offense in short-yardage situations as a junior, and scored six touchdowns Helped Grayson to back-to-back Region 8-AAAAA championships Ranked by ESPN.com among the nation s top 65 inside linebackers Was described by head coach Mickey Conn as a run stopper who also possesses pass coverage skills Turned in a 40 time of 4.8 seconds. Personal: Full name is Terry Fitzgerald Williams Born April 15, An information technologies major. 82 JOE WOMACK Outside Wide Receiver 6-1, 200, Sr-3L Jacksonville (Northside) An experienced member of East Carolina s passcatching corps who hopes to get back on track after experiencing diminished statistical involvement as a sophomore and junior following an active true freshman campaign Expected to transition into more of a leadership role as a senior, whether on the offensive side of the ball as a backup outside receiver or in new-found special teams role Was pressed into active duty as a rookie a little less than midway through the 08 season and handled new responsibilities in admirable fashion with maturity and poise Coaches cite speed, quickness, verticality and pass-catching skill as positive qualities On receiving end of a five-yard pass during first spring scrimmage (April 2) before catching two balls for 19 yards in the second contest (April 9) Had two receptions for 24 yards, including a three-yard touchdown grab, during the Purple-Gold Game a week later on April 16 to close out drills. 2010: A reserve wide receiver who experienced action in eight games and started one Added special teams duties halfway through the campaign and garnered additional playing time on kickoff coverage units Ended the campaign with five receptions for 84 yards (16.8 ypc) and a touchdown Added three tackles, one in each game versus Rice, SMU and Maryland All stops came on kickoff returns Did not see action against Southern Miss, N.C. State, UCF, Navy or UAB due to coaches decision Caught season-best two passes versus Tulsa in the season opener Made one of the key plays in the Tulsa contest with a 26-yard catch on a fourth-and-three play during ECU s next-to-last drive of the game Tallied one reception against Memphis (seven yards), Virginia Tech (zero) and North Carolina (39) Hauled in first career touchdown catch on a 39-yard pass from Dwayne Harris on the first play of the second quarter at North Carolina, which also marked a season long and year high-game yardage total Catch at Kenan Stadium was also the second in as many seasons from Harris Booked first career tackle versus Rice, making a solo hit on Charles Ross after a 23-yard return Combined with Damon Magazu to bring down SMU s Kenneth Acker in the fourth quarter after a 22-yard runback Ended the campaign with a assisted tackle in the Military Bowl, teaming up with Rahkeem Morgan to halt Tony Logan on the final kickoff of the contest. 2009: Appeared in 12 games and made one start (at Marshall) Did not experience action in both post-season tilts against Houston (Conference USA Championship Game) and Arkansas (AutoZone Liberty Bowl) Booked 12 catches for 141 yards (11.8 ypr) Matched a career high with four receptions against North Carolina, but established a personal-best with 66 yards against Tar Heels (which included a season-long of 35 on a flea-flicker from Dwayne Harris) Also enjoyed multiple catch performances against UCF (two-22), Marshall (two-17) and Southern Miss (two-21) to help Pirates capture the C-USA East Division title at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium Tallied single receptions vs. West Virginia (nine yards) and Tulsa (six) Also participated on various special teams squads, logging one tackle (UCF). 2008: A true freshman who was promoted to the active roster prior to the Virginia contest Official decision to lift redshirt status came during off week which enabled appearance in junior varsity game vs. Hargrave Military Academy EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK

35 Oct. 2 Followed by playing in nine remaining games on special teams and at wide receiver, starting last four (UAB, UTEP, Tulsa and Kentucky) Recorded 17 receptions for 230 yards, an average of 13.5 yards per grab Had a personal-long gain of 41 against UAB in division-clinching victory Caught at least one pass in eight games and turned in multireceptions on six occasions all in succession Pulled in a career-high four catches vs. UTEP while netting 53 yards vs. UAB In addition to four-grab effort vs. Miners, also posted at least two or more receptions in games vs. UAB (three), UCF (two), Marshall (two), Southern Miss (two) and Tulsa (two) in the Conference USA Championship Game Added single catches against Virginia in college debut and Kentucky in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl Booked 30 or more receiving yards against UAB (53), Southern Miss (51), UTEP (39) and Tulsa (32) Signed with the Pirates in February, High School: A three-year starter at quarterback and two-way player for coach Bob Eason at Northside High School Rushed for 1,378 yards and 20 touchdowns while throwing for 715 yards and seven scores during senior campaign Defensively, netted a teamhigh nine interceptions as team captain Also served as one of the Monarchs top kick returners on special teams Completed 55-of-124 passes for 992 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior to help guide Northside to an 11-4 record Added 478 ground yards and 10 TDs on 126 carries in 2006 Also picked off five passes during junior year Rushed for 437 yards and passed for 658 more during first varsity season in 2005 (as a sophomore) Led Monarchs to three conference semifinal appearances Picked up a total of 10 varsity letters (three football, three baseball, four track) Rated among scout.com s top 40 wide receivers in the state and top 200 nationally Stands among North Carolina s top 32 overall recruits according to SuperPrep Magazine Earned invitation to play in the 2007 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas All-Star Game Also recruited by Duke, North Carolina and North Carolina State A three-sport performer during prep career at NHS Named to the school s prestigious Academic Achievers list. Personal: Full name is Joseph Womack Born November 16, 1989 at Havelock, N.C. (MCAS Cherry Point) Son of Joe and Felicia Womack Major is information technologies Cited ECU s new football facilities as one of the top reasons to sign with Pirate program Hobbies include fishing and video games. WOMACK S CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICS Year G/GS NO YDS AVG. TD LONG / (UAB) / (UNC) / (UNC) Totals 29/ (UAB) Career-high receptions 4 on two occasions, last vs. North Carolina (09/19/09) Career-high reception yards 66 vs. North Carolina (09/19/09) 9 BRAD WORNICK Quarterback 6-2, 200, Jr-1L Charlotte (Ardrey Kell) Will try to regain position as Dominique Davis top backup after handling role in an admirable fashion during his sophomore campaign Slipped slightly on unit s depth chart at the conclusion of spring drills but coaches expect competition with Shane Carden and Rio Johnson to re-intensify during fall camp and perhaps continue into the season Lauded by offensive staff for consistency, passing accuracy, poise and grasp of spread assignments Captured local headlines and developed into a feel-good media story during the spring of 2010 because of rise from scout team obscurity to a preseason starter s designation (prior to the arrival of Davis) Completed seven-of-14 passes for 68 yards and engineered five first downs in six possessions during the first scrimmage April 2 Totaled 15 yards (five-of-eight) in limited work during the second intra-squad matchup (April 9) Was three-of-nine for 19 yards in the Purple-Gold Game on April 16 Originally joined the East Carolina program as an invited walk-on during preseason camp in the fall of EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL FACT BOOK Earned a roster position after being encouraged to participate with the Pirates by former tight ends coach Phil Petty. 2010: Appeared in five games serving as the backup to Dominique Davis Earned first varsity letter after spending two years on the scout teams Completed 13-of-19 passes (68.4 percent) for 138 yards and a touchdown Added one rush for seven yards on a fourth-and-two play to keep the drive alive during third-quarter appearance at UAB Came in for an injured Davis in the fourth quarter of the Military Bowl and completed 4-of-5 passes for 43 yards... Against Maryland in the bowl matchup, threw first career touchdown pass, a 14-yard strike to Justin Jones... Entered for Davis during one series in the third quarter at UAB and went 3-of-5 for 34 yards... Experienced action in the fourth quarter against Marshall, establishing career highs in attempts (seven), completions (five) and yards (53)... Completed a personal-long pass of 26 yards to Torrance Hunt against the Thundering Herd... Made East Carolina debut in the fourth quarter against Memphis, converting one-of-two passes for eight yards. 2009: Contributed unselfish efforts as the primary quarterback on the offensive scout team that prepared the highly-regarded ECU defense on a weekly basis, often against heavy pass-oriented schemes... Did not play in intercollegiate contest during fall campaign, but did gain experience during spring drills... Played in both scrimmages, rushing once (loss of three yards) in first contest April 4 before adding another carry and attempting one pass during the second matchup April 8... Also competed in the Purple-Gold Game April 18 with one pass attempt as a member of the victorious ECU team. 2008: Won spot on Pirates roster after joining program during preseason camp... Spent year in developmental phase as a redshirt and experienced action on scout team squad. High School: Was a two-year team captain, playing an integral role in helping build the foundation of a new program at Ardrey Kell High School... Earned back-to-back all-conference (SW4A) selections at two different offensive positions for coach Marty Woolbright... After starting at wide receiver as a junior during the program s initial year of competition, made move over to quarterback for senior campaign in 2007 and led the Knights to an 8-5 mark, which included a second round playoff appearance... Accounted for over 2,000 passing yards and added an additional 1,000 rushing yards... Scored 22 touchdowns during final season to earn area MVP honors by the South Charlotte Sports Report... Also picked up two basketball letters, serving as team captain senior season... Honored as the AKHS recipient of the Knight Pride Award, which symbolizes the school s most valuable athlete who exhibited the highest level of leadership skills... Prep teammate of current ECU tight end/receiver Zico Pasut. Personal: Full name is Bradley James Wornick... Born July 2, An economics major who earned ECU Honor Roll membership for work in the classroom during the spring semester (2011). WORNICK S CAREER PASSING STATISTICS Year G/GS ATT COM PCT INT TD YDS LONG / (MAR) Totals 5/ (MAR) Career-high passing attempts 7 vs. Marshall (10/23/10) Career-high passing completions 5 vs. Marshall (10/23/10) Career-high passing yards 53 vs. Marshall (10/23/10) Career-high passing TDs 1 vs. Maryland (12/29/10) WORNICK S CAREER RUSHING STATISTICS Year G/GS ATT GAIN LOSS NET APC TD LONG / (UAB) Totals 5/ (UAB) Career-high rushing attempts 1 vs. UAB (11/11/10) Career-high rushing yards 7 vs. UAB (11/11/10)