When Mike Houston's tenure at East Carolina as football coach ended Sunday morning, it followed an incredible span of change the former national champion at James Madison could never have anticipated. Houston was confronted with the COVID crisis that shortened a season, lengthened player eligibility and even resulted in the cancellation of a bowl game the Pirates were … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL NEWSHouston out, Harrell in as interim coach
GREENVILLE — Mike Houston, who was in his sixth season as head football coach at East Carolina, was relieved of his duties on Sunday after a 45-28 loss at Army on Saturday. Athletic director Jon Gilbert made an announcement after an evaluation of the program. Defensive coordinator Blake Harrell will serve as interim head coach. Houston had successful stints at … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayPirates upstaged by the Daily Show
WEST POINT, NY — The Daily Show on Comedy Central originates in New York City — about 50 miles and $15 in tolls from Michie Stadium, Army's football home. The Black Knights produced their own version of the Daily Show on Saturday and it was no laughing matter for East Carolina. Senior quarterback Bryson Daily ran 31 times for 171 yards and five touchdowns in a 45-28 … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTECU has midseason quarterback decision
East Carolina coach Mike Houston met with media Monday and didn't name a specific quarterback as a starter for an American Athletic Conference matchup at unbeaten Army on Saturday at noon (ESPN2). Jake Garcia has started every game for ECU (3-3, 1-1 AAC), but the Pirates brought in Michigan State transfer Katin Houser late in the first half of a 55-24 loss at Charlotte on … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates in a tough spot
A 55-24 American Athletic Conference loss at Charlotte on Saturday, Oct. 5, would be a lot easier to forget if East Carolina had a game this week. The severity of the setback, an open date and the daunting prospect of a matchup at unbeaten Army make this week a tough time to be a Pirate. This wasn't how the oddsmakers or Pirate Nation saw things unfolding in the Queen … [Read more...]