Claim: Ruffin McNeill, a former defensive back for East Carolina, is the current special assistant to the head coach in NC State.
Evidence: Ruffin Horne McNeill Jr. (born October 8, 1958) is an American football coach and former player who currently serves as the special assistant to the head coach at NC State University. McNeill was a defensive back for the East Carolina Pirates for four years under then head coach Pat Dye. 
Defensive back East Carolina Special assistant to the head coach