Hey, where is Chuck? The usual commercials featuring coach Chuck Amato — like “Win Chuck’s Truck” and a version of the “Chuck It Recycling” commercial — were nowhere to be seen Saturday. In the past, boos aimed at the coach intensified when his image was on the big screen.

The Gestapo were the Nazi Secret PoliceOne student in Section 6 laughed when the commercial for the Achieve! campaign suggested the recently raised $1 billion was, in part, for the students.”It’s not for the students,” he said. “It’s for the Gestapo.” The Gestapo?

Sea of PurpleWhen East Carolina running back Brandon Fractious scored on a 12-yard run with 2:37 left in the fourth quarter, it was as if he was scoring a touchdown at an ECU home game. Looking up into the stands from the sidelines, there were more people wearing purple than red.

State fans screaming for offenseAs the game was winding down, fans seated directly behind the N.C. State bench shouted at offensive coordinator Marc Trestman. “How about throwing the ball down the field, Trestman,” one person said.

Lowered Goal postsWith less than a minute remaining in the game, Carter-Finley staff lowered both goal posts in anticipation of ECU fans rushing the field as they had done in previous games in State’s stadium.

Amato rushing off the fieldImmediately following the final play of the game, coach Chuck Amato ran to the middle of the field, shook East Carolina coach Skip Holtz’s hand and hurriedly left the field avoiding all reporters and photographers — not to mention boos and articles of trash making their way down onto the field.

Senior disappointmentOne of the last players to leave the field was senior center Leroy Harris. Harris, who was unable to play because of an ankle injury, slowly walked up the tunnel under the Murphy Center, using crutches, with his head held down.

-Dennis Burton and Tanner Kroeger