Old Dominion was favored by 2.5 points at home against East Carolina on Saturday night. The Monarchs were 0-5 all-time against the winless Pirates and had a 17-7 lead in the second quarter. From those somewhat dire circumstances, ECU rallied for a 20-17 victory as the Pirate defense held a 10-win program in 2025 — with a returning quarterback from a 24-10 bowl triumph over … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSMonarchs reign briefly before Pirates plunder
NORFOLK — East Carolina overcame some second quarter struggles with a dominant second half as the Pirates topped host Old Dominion, 20-17, on Saturday night for their first win of the season. The Monarchs (1-2) scored all 17 of their points within a span of just over five minutes in the second quarter and had ECU (1-2) in a 17-7 hole. ECU quarterback Mitch Griffis had … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTHarrell calls for consistency going into Week 3
East Carolina football coach Blake Harrell emphasized the need for better consistency after the Pirates slipped to 0-2 with a 27-24 loss at home to Appalachian State on Saturday. ECU was coming off a 48-10 setback at Alabama, which is No. 10 in this week's Associated Press poll. The Pirates were favored by a touchdown over the Mountaineers, but never recovered from a … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSAppalachian holds off ECU comeback for 27-24 win
GREENVILLE — Appalachian State recovered an onside kick attempt by East Carolina with 21 seconds left to seal a 27-24 win at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday. The Pirates (0-2) were in catch-up mode for most of the game due to a missed 33-yard field goal after driving 60 yards on the first possession of the game and a turnover later in the first quarter that allowed the … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTStark contrast in season openers for App, ECU
Appalachian State and East Carolina come into their game at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on Saturday at noon (ESPNU) following starkly-contrasting results in their season openers. The Mountaineers vanquished Maine, a Football Championship Subdivision program, 55-3, in Boone. ECU traveled to Alabama, No. 12 in this week's Associated Press poll, and absorbed a 48-10 defeat. "We … [Read more...]