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...]
Inside Game Day: Story & ImagesForget ’23, Pirates take off with revamped attack
GREENVILLE — East Carolina reeled in a whopper of a season-opening victory over Norfolk State on Saturday night with what several players referred to as a goldfish mentality. The phenomenon is a sort of selective amnesia that includes an oblivious regard for a 2-10 record in 2023. With calculated additions from the transfer portal and the retention of a well-above average … [Read more...]
VIEW FROM THE EASTChange characterizes 2024 ECU football
Mike Houston knew change was needed after a 2-10 season in 2023 and the East Carolina football coach got busy at the outset of the offseason. His sixth season at ECU starts Saturday at home against Norfolk State at 6 p.m. and some of the changes will be readily apparent. That includes an up-tempo offense brought from Ole Miss by new coordinator John David Baker and a … [Read more...]