East Carolina coach Mike Houston dissected a highly competitive 21-19 loss to visiting Appalachian State at his weekly news conference on Monday, before turning his attention to the challenge of facing Liberty (3-0) on the road this Saturday at 6 p.m. (ESPN+). “Talking about the other night, we had a great college football game, great setting," said the sixth-year Pirates … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayPirates lament narrow loss to Appalachian
GREENVILLE — After jumping out to a 16-0 lead, East Carolina appeared to be in position to end a 2-game losing streak to Appalachian State on Saturday. The reality of the situation for the Pirates was a series of missed opportunities and mistakes that turned into a 21-19 win for the Mountaineers at Dowdy Ficklen Stadium. "Tough to lose that one the way that we did," said … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTPirates 2-0, but better execution crucial
The build to East Carolina's season continues Saturday as the Pirates host Appalachian State at 4 p.m. (ESPNU). In the books are a dominant 42-3 win at home over Norfolk State of the Football Championship Subdivision and a 20-14 win at Old Dominion. ECU is 2-0 for the first time since 2016 and has seemingly been impervious to interceptions. The Pirates' defense … [Read more...]
Inside Game DayRahjai’s running, shut-down defense key win at ODU
NORFOLK— It's hard to find fault with a win, especially after East Carolina equaled its victory total from a year ago with a 20-14 triumph at Old Dominion on Saturday night. For the second week in a row the Pirates (2-0) gave themselves some issues to work on offensively. Four interceptions by Jake Garcia brought his pick total to seven in two games. The well-traveled … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTDegree of difficulty increases at ODU
Mike Houston expects a tougher challenge in week two. The Pirates took care of business in the season opener on Saturday night with a 42-3 win over Norfolk State. ECU visits Old Dominion (0-1) on Saturday for a 6 p.m. kickoff (ESPN+). The Pirates are favored by 2.5 points. Some optimism was created in the first game as Jake Garcis passed for 308 yards and four touchdowns. … [Read more...]