GREENVILLE — There were some big differences in the Army-East Carolina matchup on Thursday night compared to last year. The Black Knights didn't have Bryson Daily at quarterback. He accounted for six touchdowns in a 45-28 win for the Black Knights in 2024. This year's game was played at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium rather than Michie Stadium at West Point. An afternoon … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTShort week, tall challenge for ECU in AC opener
Army and East Carolina (2-2) are dealing with short weeks going into their American Conference matchup at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium in Greenville on Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. It is the league opener for ECU. The Black Knights (1-2) are fourth nationally in rushing yards per game (301.3) from their triple option attack. "You're getting ready for an Army team and somebody … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayPicks help BYU pull away from Pirates
GREENVILLE — Brigham Young used a pair of late first-half interceptions by Evan Johnson in pulling away from East Carolina for a 34-13 win on Saturday night. The Pirates, who had just one turnover in their first three games, had two within four minutes to trail, 13-3, at halftime. Katin Houser was picked off at the goal line by Johnson with 4:34 left in the half after the … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates preparing for ‘No. 26’ BYU
Brigham Young comes to East Carolina for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff on Saturday night (ESPN2). The Cougars are, in effect, ranked No. 26 nationally in both the coaches and writers polls. BYU (2-0), coming off a bye week, received 158 points in this week's coaches rankings, just four points behind No. 25 Auburn. Southern California is No. 25 in the writers poll with 105 points. … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayPirates crash blackout party at Coastal, 38-0
CONWAY, SC — There was a blackout at Brooks Stadium on Saturday night, but a 38-0 East Carolina win just left Coastal Carolina fans feeling blue. Actually, many of those among a black-clad crowd of 21,634 just left as the Pirates took advantage of the Chanticleers' offensive ineptitude to score 28 points in the second half. Most of the ECU faithful remained on hand until … [Read more...]