In a figurative sense, East Carolina won’t run into Williams Arena at Minges Coliseum from the East end of the facility to start the basketball season on Nov. 9, as much as the Pirates will emerge from the transfer portal and an extensive journey on the recruiting trail. So it seems for Coach Joe Dooley… [ More… ]
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Inside Game Day
Late score sends UCF past Pirates
ORLANDO — Central Florida drove 64 yards to score on a 1-yard run by Mark-Antony Richards with 23 seconds left for a 20-16 win over East Carolina at Spectrum Stadium on Saturday night. The Pirates got field goals from Owen Daffer from 29, 23 and 34 yards in falling to 3-3 overall and 1-1 in… [ More… ]
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Game Day Weather
The forecast is calling for mostly clear skies and 84 degrees with 61 percent humidity as East Carolina visits Central Florida tonight for a 6 p.m. kickoff. Wind is expected to be from the north-northwest at seven miles per hour. The temperatures will dip into the mid- to upper-70s by the end of the American… [ More… ]
Al Myatt & Kevin Monroe Audio
Bonesville Pregame Podcast
Join Al Myatt and Kevin Monroe for the Bonesville Pregame Podcast as they look ahead to East Carolina’s American Athletic Conference matchup with Central Florida on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, at the Bounce House in Orlando, FL (6 p.m., ESPN+). Myatt and Monroe analyze the Pirates and their opponent ahead of kickoff each week. With… [ More… ]
VIEW FROM THE EAST
Pirates must get over Tulane
Replicating last week’s investment in preparation will be crucial as East Carolina ventures into the Bounce House, otherwise known as Spectrum Stadium, to play Central Florida on Saturday at 6 p.m. The Pirates are coming off a 52-29 win over Tulane, which is different than moving forward from a 31-28 victory over Charleston Southern. Resting… [ More… ]
Football Recruiting Report
ECU wins pledge from hotly recruited RB Gunn
Lester Ricard Jr. had done his homework before becoming head football coach at Scotlandville Magnet School in the fall of 2019. Even before his first day on campus, Ricard believed he had something special in sophomore running back Marlon Gunn Jr. “I knew his ceiling was high,” Ricard said. Gunn proved Ricard’s projection correct immediately,… [ More… ]
Inside Game Day
ECU responds with dominance
GREENVILLE — East Carolina started a 52-29 win over Tulane on Saturday well before the 3:35 p.m. kickoff at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Coach Mike Houston challenged the team last Sunday after a lackluster 31-28 win over Charleston Southern. The Pirates built on their preparation with physical practices on Tuesday and Wednesday. Houston said even the pregame… [ More… ]
Inside Game Day Photo Feature
Game Day Gallery
Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium with his camera during East Carolina’s 52-29 win over Tulane on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Greenville, NC. Myatt captured this curated collection of action shots and other candid photos. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show.)
Postgame Press Conference
Audio: Mike Houston
East Carolina football coach Mike Houston spoke with the news media after the Pirates defeated Tulane 52-29 on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, NC. Click media player below (AUDIO ONLY). https://bonesville.net/site/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/100221_tulane_mike-houston-postgame_almyatt-Z0000125.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS
Postgame Presser
Audio: Holton Ahlers
East Carolina quarterback Holton Ahlers spoke with the news media after the Pirates defeated Tulane 52-29 on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, NC. Click media player below (AUDIO ONLY). https://bonesville.net/site/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/100221_tulane_holton-ahlers-postgame_almyatt-Z0000128.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS
Postgame Presser
Audio: Keaton Mitchell
East Carolina running back Keaton Mitchell spoke with the news media after the Pirates defeated Tulane 52-29 on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville, NC. Click media player below (AUDIO ONLY). https://bonesville.net/site/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/100221_tulane_keaton-mitchell-postgame_almyatt-Z0000126.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS