The build to East Carolina’s season continues Saturday as the Pirates host Appalachian State at 4 p.m. (ESPNU). In the books are a dominant 42-3 win at home over Norfolk State of the Football Championship Subdivision and a 20-14 win at Old Dominion. ECU is 2-0 for the first time since 2016 and has seemingly… [ More… ]
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Inside Game DayRahjai’s running, shut-down defense key win at ODU
NORFOLK— It’s hard to find fault with a win, especially after East Carolina equaled its victory total from a year ago with a 20-14 triumph at Old Dominion on Saturday night. For the second week in a row the Pirates (2-0) gave themselves some issues to work on offensively. Four interceptions by Jake Garcia brought… [ More… ]
Special FeatureGame Day Weather
East Carolina takes its first road trip of 2024 with a nonconference matchup at Old Dominion tonight. The temperature is expected to be 75 degrees for the kickoff at 6 p.m. with a 40 percent chance of rain, 84 percent humidity and wind from the north at nine miles per hour. The conditions at the… [ 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, Sept. 7, 2024, non-conference game at Old Dominion (6 p.m., ESPN+). Myatt and Monroe analyze the Pirates and their opponent ahead of kickoff each week. With decades of experience as a sports journalist, Myatt has been an anchor… [ More… ]
THE SPORTS OBJECTIVEECU Football Preview: Old Dominion
Watch this episode of the The Sports Objective‘s series of YouTube clips. Dave Richmond, Bubba Rosenbaum, Kyle Barber and Matt Semenza break down the Pirates’ matchup on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at neighboring non-conference foe Old Dominion (6 p.m., ESPN+). They also discuss ECU’s week one win over visiting Norfolk State, the Monarchs’ close loss… [ More… ]
VIEW FROM THE EASTDegree of difficulty increases at ODU
Mike Houston expects a tougher challenge in week two. The Pirates took care of business in the season opener on Saturday night with a 42-3 win over Norfolk State. ECU visits Old Dominion (0-1) on Saturday for a 6 p.m. kickoff (ESPN+). The Pirates are favored by 2.5 points. Some optimism was created in the… [ More… ]
Inside Game Day: Story & ImagesForget ’23, Pirates take off with revamped attack
GREENVILLE — East Carolina reeled in a whopper of a season-opening victory over Norfolk State on Saturday night with what several players referred to as a goldfish mentality. The phenomenon is a sort of selective amnesia that includes an oblivious regard for a 2-10 record in 2023. With calculated additions from the transfer portal and… [ More… ]
Audio: Press Conference Interview #1Mike Houston postgame
East Carolina coach Mike Houston spoke with reporters after the Pirates defeated Norfolk State 42-3 on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Click media player below (AUDIO).
Audio: Press Conference Interview #2Anthony Smith postgame
East Carolina wide receiver Anthony Smith spoke with reporters after the Pirates defeated Norfolk State 42-3 on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Click media player below (AUDIO).