East Carolina is preparing to take the national stage as it hosts Southern Methodist on Thursday night for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. The American Athletic Conference contest will be shown on ESPN. “I know it’s Monday to most people,” said Pirates coach Mike Houston from TowneBank Tower at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. “It’s Wednesday to us. We’ve … Continue reading VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates set for Thursday night lights