East Carolina embarks on its third season under coach Mike Schwartz at home against North Carolina Wesleyan on Monday at 7 p.m. The Pirates have nine new players and some significant departures. Most notable of the roster retainees is guard R.J. Felton, who is second in scoring among returning players in the American Athletic Conference,… [ More… ]
THE SPORTS OBJECTIVEPirate Preview: FAU
Watch this “Pirate Preview” episode of the The Sports Objective‘s series of YouTube clips. Dave Richmond, Matt Semenza and Kyle Barber are joined by basketball beat reporter Christian Bateman to look ahead to East Carolina’s nationally televised Thursday night football matchup with Florida Atlantic at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium (8 p.m., ESPN2). They also discuss other developments… [ More… ]
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GREG VACEK'S WEB ROUNDUPMonday, November 4, 2024
Pirates Host N.C. Wesleyan Monday To Tip-Off 2024-25 Season… Six Pirates Earn American Soccer Postseason Recognition; Pirates to Face Charlotte in American Athletic Conference Tournament Quarterfinal… Chuba Hubbard runs for 2 TDs, Young leads winning drive as Panthers beat Saints 23-22; Jayden Daniels leads Commanders to 27-22 win over Giants for their best start since… [ More… ]
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THE SPORTS OBJECTIVEPirate Football Playback
Watch this “Pirate Football Playback” episode of the The Sports Objective‘s series of YouTube clips. David Richmond, Bubba Rosenbaum, Kyle Barber and Matt Semenza break down East Carolina’s 56-34 Homecoming rout of American Athletic Conference foe Temple in defensive coordinator Blake Harrell’s debut as interim head coach. They discussed the breakout roles the running and… [ More… ]
Inside Game DayPirates W-I-N at Homecoming as Houser passes for 5 TDs
GREENVILLE — Multiple factors came together for East Carolina in a 56-34 American Athletic Conference win at Homecoming over Temple at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday. Interim coach Blake Harrell made the adjustment from press box to sideline with a fresh approach that seemed to energize the players. Quarterback Katin Houser completed 16 of 29 for 269… [ More… ]
Special FeatureGame Day Weather
East Carolina (3-4, 1-2 AAC) hosts Temple (2-5, 1-2) at 2 p.m. today. The forecast is calling for 79 degrees at kickoff with 47 percent humidity and wind from the northwest at six miles per hour. The temperature will drop to 77 degrees and the humidity will increase to 54 percent with the wind shifting… [ More… ]
Al Myatt & Kevin MonroeBonesville Pregame Show
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Show as they preview East Carolina’s Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, homecoming game with Temple (2 p.m., ESPN+). It will be defensive coordinator Blake Harrell’s first outing as the Pirates’ interim head coach in the wake of the firing of Mike Houston. ECU is 3-4 overall… [ More… ]
THE SPORTS OBJECTIVEECU Football Preview: Temple
Watch this “Pirate Preview” episode of the The Sports Objective‘s series of YouTube clips. Dave Richmond, Kyle Barber and Bubba Rosenbaum are joined by Ryan Wallen of Owls Daily to look ahead to East Carolina’s homecoming matchup with American Athletic Conference opponent Temple on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024 (2 p.m., ESPN+). The contest will be… [ More… ]
CLASS OF 2025 RECRUITING FEATURE‘Swiss Army Knife’ set for linebacker at ECU
Asking a player to make a significant position change as a senior is often met with resistance and frustration. But Macklin Sanders not only embraced the challenge, he parlayed it into a college scholarship to play for East Carolina. Sanders, a 6-foot-2, 215-pounder linebacker from Ola High School in McDonough, GA, made a verbal commitment… [ More… ]
VIEW FROM THE EASTHouston’s tenure complicated by changes, COVID
When Mike Houston’s tenure at East Carolina as football coach ended Sunday morning, it followed an incredible span of change the former national champion at James Madison could never have anticipated. Houston was confronted with the COVID crisis that shortened a season, lengthened player eligibility and even resulted in the cancellation of a bowl game… [ More… ]
FOOTBALL NEWSHouston out, Harrell in as interim coach
GREENVILLE — Mike Houston, who was in his sixth season as head football coach at East Carolina, was relieved of his duties on Sunday after a 45-28 loss at Army on Saturday. Athletic director Jon Gilbert made an announcement after an evaluation of the program. Defensive coordinator Blake Harrell will serve as interim head coach.… [ More… ]