Gamecocks vs. ECU: Pirates Coach Ruffin McNeill Previews the Game

ECU Pirates head coach Ruffin McNeill was very pleased with his teams performance in week one vs North Carolina Central. ECU was able to rack up 582 yards in winning 52-7.

On his offense
“They get better with every re…The running backs embraced their role and took advantage of it…They stay focused on our vision“.

On South Carolina
“Coach Spurrier is one of the best coaches in this game…I’ve followed him since his Duke days, I know he’ll have his team ready to go.”

Oct 26, 2013; Columbia, MO, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback Dylan Thompson (17) throws a pass during the first half of the game against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

On playing at Williams-Brice
“We gotta play 11 man football, we’ll approach it like every other week…We gotta do what our jobs entail.”

On The Texas A&M/South Carolina Game
“Wins are hard, thats why we cherish each one. That was a big game, try losing that game, last Saturday. Kevin’s (Sumlin) a great Head Coach, I knew he’d have his team ready to play. Both are fine programs.”

On Dylan Thompson
“When you go back in Coach Spurrier’s history, he’s been a quarterback developer. He’s (Thompson) got size, accuracy, understands the offense…We knew what Dylan would bring last year, he’s gotten better each year. Very good quaterback.”

On playing an ranked SEC Team
“All of em are big, it’s not who we play its how we play. When we talk about dedication its about individually focusing on what we need to do.”

McNeill looks to go 2-0 on the year on Saturday when his Pirate team visits Williams-Brice Stadium to play South Carolina at 7:00 pm.