WASHINGTON – An up-and-down season for East Carolina ended on a down note Wednesday, the Pirates falling to an irrepressible Maryland team in the Military Bowl at RFK Stadium.
In their backyard, cheered on by their local fans, the Terrapins unleashed their offensive arsenal and pulled out a commanding 51-20 victory for their beleaguered head coach, Ralph Friedgen, who claimed a win in his final game as coach of that program. After 10 seasons, and after he won the 2010 ACC coach of the year award, the school has decided to buy out the final year of his contract.
