Brett Clay

Height:
6-3
Weight:
201
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Concord, N.C.
High School:
Robinson

While officially listed on the preseason depth chart as one of the candidates to serve as the top backup behind Rob Kass, coaches haven[apos]t completely ruled out continued competition for the starter[apos]s job when camp opens ... Turned in another strong spring performance, finishing drills locked in a battle with Patrick Pinkney for the No. 2 position ... Rushed for 20 yards on just four carries and completed four-of-10 passes for 19 yards in the first spring scrimmage (3/23) before leading all signal-callers with a 140-yard passing (nine-of-14) performance during the second contest (3/30) ... Hooked up with Jamar Bryant on a 45-yard TD strike to open the scrimmage ... Completed seven-of-15 passes for a team-high 79 yards (long of 31 to Dwayne Harris) during the [apos]07 Purple-Gold Game ... Continues growth and understanding of the Pirates[apos] offensive scheme, displays a jet-quick release and carries a polished demeanor under center.

2006: Served as the number three quarterback on ECU[apos]s depth chart during redshirt freshman season ... Experienced first and only collegiate action during fourth quarter against Marshall at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (Nov. 11), but did not record any statistics.

2005: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program ... Made valuable contributions as one of two primary scout team signal-callers ... Officially signed with Skip Holtz[apos] program in February, 2005.

High School: Earned four letters for coach Tony Paroli at J.M. Robinson High School ... Key part of Bulldogs[apos] program which compiled a 25-11 (.694) record in 2002, 2003 and 2004 ... Helped squad to back-to-back 9-3 marks as a sophomore and junior ... Served as team captain as a senior ... Also earned a pair of baseball letters (pitcher/catcher/infielder) ... Selected as Robinson[apos]s recipient of the Scholar-Athlete Award.

Personal: Full name is Charles Brett Clay ... Born March 5, 1986 ... Major is construction management ... Earned selection to the 2007 ECU Athletic Director[apos]s Spring Honor Roll.