East Carolina wrapped up fall camp over the weekend with the team’s second scrimmage of the preseason. Both sides of the ball, the offense and the defense, had their moments to shine in the Saturday scrimmage. It was especially nice to see the defense play so well at times. When you’re playing one another sometimes… [ More… ]
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Insights from Brett
Houston, Kirkpatrick approach big decision
Mike Houston did a lot of talking during East Carolina’s media day on Saturday. He just didn’t say much, especially when it comes to providing insight on the battle for the starting quarterback job. His most definitive statement on the subject was that he and offensive coordinator Donnie Kirkpatrick will have to decide between sophomore… [ More… ]
VIEW FROM THE EAST
ECU rejection sent Houston into coaching
GREENVILLE — As successful as first-year East Carolina coach Mike Houston has been in compiling an 80-25 record in eight seasons at Lenoir-Rhyne, The Citadel and James Madison, his current profession was not his first choice as he graduated from Mars Hill. Houston shared the story during one-on-one interviews at ECU’s football media day on… [ More… ]
Special Photo Feature
Media Day Gallery
Al Myatt captured this collection of photographs during ECU’s football media day on Saturday, August 17, 2019.
Audio: ECU Media Day
Mike Houston Presser
East Carolina football coach Mike Houston fielded questions from reporters at ECU’s Media Day on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. (Recorded by Al Myatt)
The Bradsher Beat on ECU Volleyball
Pirates mesh on, off court
In place of their regular afternoon practice on Wednesday, the East Carolina volleyball team volunteered to help move freshmen into their dorm rooms. They carried boxes and shelves and televisions, and when they left they gave their new friends Pirate volleyball posters, complete with the 2019 schedule. This effort to inspire new fans — and… [ More… ]
From the Anchor Desk
Pirates push towards Saturday scrimmage
It was the East Carolina offense that got all of the accolades on Wednesday, as Mike Houston’s Pirates pushed through their ‘hump day’ workout. The offense shined on a hot, humid morning of practice. “This was the second of four consecutive practices in full pads and it was a competitive one,” said Houston after the… [ More… ]
Special Photo Feature
Facilities Tour Gallery
Bethany Bradsher captured this collection of photographs during a media tour of of ECU’s updated athletic facilities conducted by Pirate AD Jon Gilbert on Monday, August 12, 2019.
The Bradsher Beat
Pirates’ grand facilities visions becoming real
New athletic facilities don’t just allow collegiate teams to pursue broader opportunities; they provide a visual representation of where a program plans to go. If the media tour of East Carolina’s new and renovated spaces Monday is any indication, the Pirates’ top athletic leadership has grand visions indeed. “It’s almost like a dream,” said J.J.… [ More… ]
Insights from Brett
A realistic formula for a successful season
Every college football team, East Carolina included, goes into every season expecting to play well, win every game and contend for championships. But let’s face it, unless your name is Clemson, Alabama or one of a handful of other traditional powers, your team stands a better chance of playing on the moon than at the… [ More… ]
VIEW FROM THE EAST
Goldsmith helped Houston on career path
Fred Goldsmith has been a valuable influence in the development of first-year East Carolina football coach Mike Houston. Goldsmith was Atlantic Coast Conference Coach of the Year at Duke in 1994 before parting ways with the Blue Devils in 1998. Ironically, perhaps, former ECU coach Scottie Montgomery started his college career at Duke under Goldsmith.… [ More… ]