ECU Fires Montgomery; Blackwell to Coach Versus NC State

According to multiple sources, East Carolina has fired head coach Scottie Montgomery after three seasons at the helm.

Montgomery was 9-26 overall during his time in Greenville, managing to go 4-20 in American Athletic Conference play.

Pirates defensive coordinator David Blackwell will be the interim coach on Saturday when the Pirates (3-8) head to Raleigh to play their in-state rivals NC State in final game of the season on Saturday.

“As much as we would have liked the outcome to be different, the progress of a program is ultimately measured by its competitiveness, win total and championships…it is our decision to move in a different direction with new leadership.” ECU chancellor Cecil P. Staton said earlier in a statement that was released.

Montgomery was still under contract for the next two years with a base salary of roughly $400,000. That will be paid off by the athletics department.

East Carolina is also currently looking for an Athletic Director as well for their program after Jeff Compher stepped down on May 1.

More information will be provided at a later time.