Down East Viking Football Classic
History of Down East Viking Football Classic
Elizabeth City State University administrators, Dr. Claudie Mackey and Dr. Edward McLean, brought the idea of a football classic to Former ECSU Board of Trustees Chairman, and City of Rocky Mount Assistant City Manager, Charles Penny for consideration. After discussion and review by the City Council of Rocky Mount and former Mayor Frederick Turnage, Elizabeth City State University, under the leadership of former Chancellor Mickey L. Burnim, and the City of Rocky Mount entered into an agreement to host the Down East Viking Football Classic in Rocky Mount, NC. The inaugural game was held in September 1998. Since that time, ECSU and the City have maintained their partnership, hosting the Classic each year.
The Down East Viking Football Classic has grown each year drawing over 10,000 fans to the Rocky Mount Athletic Complex. Fans have the opportunity to enjoy a CIAA football game, golf challenge, college and regional high school bands, and a variety of social and entertainment activities. Through additional recruitment and outreach activities, ECSU also offers scholarship opportunities for students in the Rocky Mount-Nash-Edgecombe-Wilson areas.
DOWN EAST VIKING FOOTBALL CLASSIC 2024
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
ECSU vs. Fayetteville State University
Rocky Mount Sports Complex | Rocky Mount, NC
Due to high demand and anticipation for the Down East Viking Football Classic Weekend, the Office of Alumni Relations and Engagement has identified additional hotel accommodations for the Viking Family.
Booking Code: ECSU Down East
The City of Rocky Mount will release this information soon. This process is not affiliated with Elizabeth City State University.
Events coming soon.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
ECSU Athletics
LaTaya Hilliard-Gray
lhilliardgray@ecsu.edu
(252) 335-3891
Alumni Events | Engagement Activities Only
ECSU Alumni Relations and Engagement
Dr. Kevin J. Wade
ecsualumni@ecsu.edu
(252) 335-3498
Sponsorship Only
ECSU Student Affairs and University Advancement
ecsufoundation@ecsu.edu