Wiz correspondent Greg Laughlin was in Greenville over the weekend. The hometown East Carolina Pirates took on the Memphis Tigers in a Conference USA matchup before an announced crowd of 45,137 at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.
The Pirates blew past Tigers, 41-7, and remained in contention for an East Division title.
There are more photos after the jump, and you can view Greg's full gallery by clicking here.
Memphis won only one game in Larry Porter's first season as coach and enters 2011 having lost nine consecutive games, the second-longest skid in the land behind the 10 in a row dropped by San Jose State. The Tigers open at home against Mississippi State.
Click the image for an enlarged view. Thanks to Megan.
Wiz correspondent Greg Laughlin got a look at the entire spectrum of college football in two days.
On Friday, he attended the unforgettable Auburn-Alabama game in Tuscaloosa. On Saturday, he saw how miserable life can be for a losing team, venturing to Memphis for the Conference USA game between the hometown Tigers and Central Florida.
Few teams can match the inept level of play displayed by the Tigers, who lost to the Knights, 37-17, before an estimated 6,000 at the Liberty Bowl. As you can see from several images after the jump, 6,000 might be stretching it.
Memphis finished 1-11 in Larry Porter's first season as coach. Geoff Calkins of the Commercial Appeal has an entertaining column on the Tigers' forgettable season.
Central Florida has reason to celebrate. It advanced to next Saturday's Conference USA title game against Southern Methodist in Orlando.
To view Greg's gallery, click here.
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