Recapping The Cincinnati Bearcats Opponent Previews
By Chris Bains
East Carolina Pirates – Full Briefview
The Skinny On East Carolina
- 2013 Record: 10-3
- All-Time Record: 415-379-12
- Conference: American Athletic Conference
- Head Coach: Ruffin McNeill (5th yr)
- Head-To-Head: East Carolina leads 12-5
- Last Meeting: Cincinnati 24, East Carolina 19 on September 25th, 2004
- Kickoff Date, Time, Location: November 13th, 7:00 pm, Paul Brown Stadium
Area Of Strength – Quarterback
Area Of Weakness – Secondary
Way Too Early Prediction
Shane Carden’s live arm scares the bejesus out of me but it’s not unfathomable to think Gunner Kiel with UC’s wealth of skill position players can’t match him and East Carolina’s offense drive-for-drive. Plus I think Cincinnati holds the edge in the secondary with the front sevens about even. Finally, since the Bearcats get the Pirates at home and in the middle of the week no less, I have to give the edge to UC right now. I think we could see a game with both teams surpassing the 40-point mark but I’m taking Cincinnati by a field goal or touchdown.