College football is in an unprecedented phase of inactivity due to efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus. East Carolina coach Mike Houston and staff are doing their best to cope, continuing to recruit and develop players despite unanticipated limitations. Houston conducted a teleconference on Tuesday. “We hope we can get out on the… [ More… ]
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COLLEGE SPORTS NEWS
ECU athletics on hold
East Carolina was scheduled to take on Memphis in the American Athletic Conference basketball tournament in Fort Worth, TX, on Thursday at 10 p.m., but that event was canceled Thursday morning. Numerous conference tournaments and the NCAA Tournament were called off in attempts to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus. In addition, it was… [ More… ]
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New DC Harrell was offensive innovator
In his route to college coaching, new East Carolina defensive coordinator Blake Harrell went through the high school ranks. A good DC must sometimes think like his offensive counterpart when making calls. Harrell’s first coaching job provided valuable experience in that regard. “I was not one of those guys fortunate enough to go on and… [ More… ]
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Pirates regroup from stumble in Buies Creek
East Carolina trailed for most of the way in a 7-2 loss at Campbell on Wednesday. The setback put the Pirates at 3-1 going into a doubleheader Saturday at noon against visiting Georgia Southern. “We did not play well enough to win,” said ECU coach Cliff Godwin. “There were some guys who played well —… [ More… ]
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Pirates incorporate Harrell’s evolution
East Carolina football coach Mike Houston has a passion for defense. He also has confidence in new defensive coordinator Blake Harrell. The duo worked together and won four conference championships at Lenoir-Rhyne and The Citadel. The Pirates allowed 33.7 points per game in going 4-8 overall and 1-7 in the American Athletic Conference in 2019… [ More… ]
VIEW FROM THE EAST ON ECU BASEBALL
Reloaded roster prepares to start season
East Carolina starts the 2020 baseball season one week from today, weather permitting, at Clark-LeClair Stadium with a 4 p.m. first pitch against William & Mary. It will be Valentine’s Day, appropriate for the legion of Pirate fans who love to follow ECU’s exploits on the diamond. The Pirates are coming off a 47-18 season… [ More… ]
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Pirates take Gardner show to Philly
Within the disappointment of a 69-59 home loss to No. 21 Houston on Wednesday night, sophomore Jayden Gardner gave Pirate fans something to cheer. Gardner had two shots blocked early in the American Athletic Conference contest but he responded to the rocky start with 29 points, 19 rebounds and three assists. ECU needs to collectively… [ More… ]