East Carolina athletic director Jeff Compher made a move that shocked many less than two weeks ago when he announced the decision to relieve head coach Ruffin McNeill of his responsibilities, following the conclusion of a 5-7 (3-5 American) season amidst a year of rebuilding and transition.
It wasn’t the most popular decision, either; over 7,000 fans and alumni signed a petition in hopes of returning McNeill to Greenville, while giving Compher the boot. Knowing full well that the next hire had to win over the community — and set the program up for long-term success — he took the next nine days to search for the right replacement.
On Monday, ECU football’s next leader was officially introduced: Scottie Montgomery, a 37-year-old native of Shelby (NC) and a newbie to the head coaching ranks. He comes from Duke, where he served under David Cutcliffe as an offensive assistant from 2006-09 and 2013-15.
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