The East Carolina homecoming game is scheduled for Oct. 10 against Rice. Every game will have a homecoming feel for former Greenville Rose running back Michael Allen, who transferred to ECU from Marshall in January. He projects as an important component in the Pirates' running dimension in 2026. As a senior for the Rampants in 2021, Allen ran 158 times for 1,173 yards … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates will face range of quarterbacks
Quarterback generally is considered the most important position on the field. Good teams don't have bad quarterbacks. A lot of factors combine to make a quarterback good in addition to his own ability. A good offensive line is essential to protect the quarterback and give him time to throw. The offensive line enables the run game, which can keep defenses from keying on … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTNavy favored with stable roster
Navy is the consensus preseason favorite in American Conference football and roster stability is a big reason why. The Midshipmen had some significant losses in terms of personnel completing eligibility from an 11-2 team, but the program prides itself on developing players to step in and fill voids. Coach Brian Newbery, who enters his fourth season after a promotion from … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTESPN publication slights Pirates, American
My wife looks for football preseason magazines when she's at the grocery store this time of year. One of her recent acquisitions was ESPN's College Football Preview. Let this serve as a warning — don't invest $14.99 on this edition if you're looking for anything on East Carolina. ESPN goes big on the Power Four teams with at least one page devoted to each, but the Group … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTFinale contrasts with earlier win over Heels
A pair of losses to host North Carolina, the No. 5 overall seed in the NCAA tournament, ended the season for East Carolina in the double-elimination Chapel Hill regional. The Pirates were topped, 7-5, on Saturday, and, 9-3, on Sunday by the Tar Heels. ECU finished 1-3-1 against UNC for the season. Between the matchups with the Tar Heels, the Pirates took a 10-0 win over … [Read more...]