Oct. 18, 2008
GREENVILLE, N.C. -- Losing two quarterbacks in the first quarter proved devastating for the Memphis Tigers as they dropped a 30-10 decision to East Carolina in Greenville, N.C., Saturday afternoon.
Memphis dropped to 3-5 on the year; 1-3 in Conference USA with the loss, while ECU improved to 4-3 overall; 2-1 in the league.
The Tigers took an early lead with a four-yard touchdown run from Curtis Steele with 1:32 left in the first quarter. Steele took the snap from junior quarterback Brett Toney, who was called to action after starter Arkelon Hall left the game on Memphis' first offensive series with a fracture in his thumb and backup Will Hudgens left on the second drive with a knee sprain. Toney has worked the last two seasons with the Tigers' special teams unit, holding for PATs and field goals.
