Despite the disappointment of a 20-16 loss at Central Florida in East Carolina's last game on Oct. 9, Pirates coach Mike Houston is mindful of the progress ECU has shown as the Pirates face another American Athletic Conference road test against Houston this Saturday (ESPNU., 4 p.m.). "Tough loss, excited about the way our kids competed," Houston said Tuesday ."I said last … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EAST
VIEW FROM THE EAST
Pirates ‘grinding’ with numerous newcomers
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 as he starts another rebuild in his fourth season since returning to … [Read more...]
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 the American Athletic Conference. A 27-yard touchdown pass from Holton Ahlers to … [Read 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 on the laurels of a 3-game … [Read more...]
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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 Pirate Walk was … [Read more...]