HOUSTON — There were two ways the Houston Cougars could have gone after a 28-24 win on the road last week over previously-unbeaten and then-nationally-ranked South Florida. They might have had a letdown — or the Cougars might have used the win for momentum going into a homecoming game with East Carolina on Saturday. The latter possibility became reality as Houston jumped … [Read more...]

Bonesville’s Al Myatt roamed the TDECU Stadium sidelines with his camera during East Carolina's game with American Athletic Conference opponent Houston on Saturday afternoon. Myatt captured this curated collection of action shots and other candid photos. (Click any image for expanded view, caption & slide show) … [Read more...]

Former East Carolina coach Steve Logan used to say that losses before open dates were especially excruciating because there was longer to dwell on them before the next game. The Pirates avoided that scenario with a 33-17 homecoming win over Brigham Young before their bye week, an outcome that got a thumbs-up in retrospect from ECU coach Scottie Montgomery. "I thought it … [Read more...]

Jeff Lebo never had a season like 2016-17 in his 18 years as a head coach. He took a leave of absence in January for a hip replacement, returning for practices but remaining out of action for games with assistant Michael Perry assuming the role of interim head coach. The surgery was successful and Lebo is back in an active role for his seventh season at ECU. "I was in … [Read more...]